20 February
a decent conversation with Gramndegrees.
Burak (Founder) and Busra (business partner) of Gramndegrees in Hoxton, London, tell us about how their first few months of opening have been, their dream dinner guests, and more...
We’re so lucky to have had such a great spot open just around the corner from our decent office! As you know, many of our team are now regulars… how have your first few months been?
First of all, a huge thank you for being such loyal regulars from day one! We absolutely love seeing the decent packaging team pop in - you're basically part of the Gramndegrees family now. ☕💛
It’s been an amazing few months! We've built a strong community of coffee lovers, received incredible feedback, and even racked up some shiny 5-star reviews on Google. That all tells us we're on the right track serving up great coffee, delicious treats, and good vibes. And honestly, seeing familiar faces every day (especially pre-caffeine), makes it all even better!
Why do you think using sustainable packaging in cafes is important?
We all love a grab-and-go coffee (especially that first one in the morning!), and a warm, buttery croissant to match, but it should be a guilt-free pleasure! Using sustainable, non-toxic materials isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must. Every choice we make at Gramndegrees from our coffee beans to our packaging, should align with our values: quality, sustainability, and a better future for our planet.
Gratefully, we have an amazing partner who helps us make sure every sip and bite is wrapped in something we can feel good about (thanks, decent!).
Who are your three dream dinner guests?
Oooh, tough one! But if we had to pick three dream dinner (or maybe coffee?) guests, we’d go with:
1 - James Hoffmann - the coffee guru himself! We'd love to nerd out over espresso, debate the perfect brew method, and maybe get him to rate our chilled extraction espresso. No pressure, James! ☕😆
2 - Marie Kondo - because let’s be honest, running a coffee & bakery shop means things can get chaotic. We’d love her to sprinkle some organisation magic over our cafe, while sipping on a beautifully crafted flat white. Does this cup spark joy? Absolutely.
3 - Willy Wonka - but only if he brings some coffee-infused magical creations. Imagine espresso rivers and croissant clouds - now that’s a dream dessert menu!
What’s inspired your menu?
Our menu is inspired by where we grew up in the Aegean Coast and Mediterranean region, where food is all about high-quality, seasonal ingredients, and of course, plenty of olive oil!
At Gramndegrees, we bring that Mediterranean touch to both our coffee and bakery offerings. From flaky, buttery pastries to rich, indulgent cheesecakes and signature cakes and cookies, everything is crafted with the same philosophy, quality ingredients, simple yet bold flavours, and a whole lot of love.
Whether it’s a beautifully balanced espresso, a warm croissant, or a slice of something sweet, we want every bite and sip to feel like a little Mediterranean escape, without the passport! ☀️☕🍰
