You guys
A day at the Gem
Most of the good photographs in here are yours. This is one day, in order, from the queue to the last cup.
The queue
It starts before we open. On a good Saturday it runs along the front of the shop, and none of it was ever advertised — you just told each other.
The regulars
The same faces, the same order, most days of the week. We know the cup before you reach the counter — and if it's your birthday, it's on us.
The rush
Bowls go out six at a time. The kitchen closes at three and the board changes most Fridays, so what you had last week might not be there — that is rather the point.
After the doors close
The doors shut at four, the last cups go in the machine, and a tote that has apparently been to more places than we have goes home with somebody.
Meet the owner
The person behind it
Hidden Gem is independent and owner-run. It was never advertised — it grew because people kept coming back, and told other people.
To come
A proper introduction, in her own words. We'd rather leave this blank than write it for her.
What's on
Things worth turning up for
Every Friday
New drink drop
A new special goes on the board most Fridays. Blackberry matcha, banana bread latte, strawberry shortcake — they all started as a Friday.
Your birthday
It's on us
Tell us when you're in and we'll sort your drink. We like an excuse.
Get updates
Know about the drops first
New specials, events and the occasional free drink. No more than once a week, promise.
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