The Novel Coffee Shop

08/10/2026

What can we say, only that the celebrations keep on coming, for our lovely volunteer Charlotte. You have been chosen as our "October, volunteer of the month". Charlotte is a lovely lady, who works hard, nothings too much trouble and is willing to learn. Well deserved Charlotte 👏 xx

08/10/2026

Many congratulations go to Charlotte and Denton, on their engagement 💍. All the staff, customers and your friends from the Novel Coffee Shop, are super pleased for you both. When can we buy a hat 👒? Xx

08/10/2026

06/10/2026

We respectfully ask that our very generous customers, delay bringing in any book donations to the Novel Coffee Shop, until WB 19/10/26. We have been inundated with book donations and we really don't have the space. Our book ladies are working endlessly, to correct this.
As always, we thank you for your generosity and support 🙏

04/10/2026

We're launching our Southend Mencap Parents and Carers Circle.

A relaxed, welcoming space to connect, share experiences and support one another, over a cuppa.

🏪 Saturday 24th Oct
🕙 10am - 3pm
@ The Novel Coffee Shop.

Everyone welcome - please message Southend Mencap to register your interest.

04/10/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, card club will be cancelled for the next two weeks. Sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused. Thank you all, for your continued support 🙏

01/10/2026

Here at the Novel Coffee Shop, we are very grateful to all our customers, that tip our wonderful volunteers so generously. We couldn't function without the volunteers. Thank you so much, from All the staff and volunteers in the Novel Coffee Shop xx

30/09/2026

Gary is so kind and caring. Look what he's made in card club, for the love of his life, Sarah.

26/09/2026

We really appreciate the kindness of our customers and their support. Today, a new customer visited the Novel Coffee Shop and was so happy with the service he was given by our lovely Kerrie and Arwen, he very kindly left this for the tip box. Thank you very much 😊

26/09/2026

Today is Trevors birthday. Trevor is one of our regular customers, for the last 8yrs. We wish you a very happy birthday Trev, from all your friends in the Novel Coffee Shop xx