COFFEES & CARS
A network of car meets building community
We started a small cars and coffee morning at a friends coffee shop in the village that we were living in, the goal was to create a community around cars, encouraging people to make friends and get talking.
This idea has grown , with multiple locations joining our little network of meets to provide community spaces across the country.
The network now spans locations around England, all opening their doors to provide places for people to share their passion, with the understanding that the people we share these spaces with are there for us if we need them.
Hertfordshire
Squisita - Sawbridgeworth
Our original cars and coffee, started due to the cafe owner Mikes car being off the road, so we brought the cars to him. It's grown so quickly and the community has flourished!
Please be mindful that the village car park now has a £1.50 charge on Sundays but the high street remains free to park on.
Second Sunday of the Month from 9am
40 Bell Street Sawbridgeworth - CM21 9AN
Northamptonshire
Gasoline Juice - Weedon Bec
Based at the Weedon Bec Ordinance Depot in Northamptonshire.
We've teamed up to create another regular coffees and cars, creating a new community meet in the area. Park up, grab a coffee, admire the cars, and get chatting!
Second Sunday of the Month from 9am
Weedon Bec - NN7 4PS
Derbyshire
Great Northern Classics - Derby
At the heart of British engineering in Derby, the Great Northern Classics building was once used as a factory for Rolls Royce Aerospace.
Second Sunday of the Month from 10am
274 – 278 Osmaston Road, Derby - DE24 8AE
Exeter
Re:Fuel
Based between Cullompton and Willand on J28 of the M5 in Devon, Re:Fuel is the Southwest's automotive mecca, with a large "cars & coffee" hard-standing paddock, outstanding cafe/restaurant, and an on-site motorsport racing sim centre. It's a petrolhead's dream!
Automotive enthusiasts on 2, 3 and 4 wheels gather there every single weekend, and anything with wheels is ALWAYS welcome. We've teamed up with Re:Fuel to host monthly Takona meets - adding a Southwest destination to our network.
Second Sunday of the Month from 9am
Re:Fuel, Five Bridges, Willand Road, Cullompton, Devon - EX15 1QP
Gatwick
Fuel Road House
Takona goes back to it roots.
When starting the Takona idea, many afternoons were spent in the Fuel Coffee House, coming up with ideas, sharing plans, and generally piecing together what Takona might grow into.
One of those ideas was coffees and cars, something that we couldn't facilitate with Fuel at the time, but now, thanks to the new Road House venue, we can make a 6 year idea come to life!
Second Sunday of the Month from 10am
Fuel Road House Holmbush Farm, Crawley Road, Faygate - RH12 4SE
Friends of Takona
They're not our meets, but they are run by our friends.
Bedfordshire
Leighton Buzzard Cars and Coffee
Started by our good friend Mikey, LB cars and coffee, hosted second Sunday of the month, has become an incredibly popular regular meet.
Sharing the same ideas of our very own coffees and cars, we event collaborated to create the JST FKN TLK design.
Second Sunday of the Month from 10am
1 King Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire - LU7 1BY
Nottinghamshire
Classicwise
What we've coined the unofficial coffees and cars. Our friends at Classicwise open their doors second sundays throughout the warmer months (April - September)
Second Sunday of the Month from 10am
Minster Garage, Southwell, NG25 0EH
Northamptonshire
Carnatter
Our friends at Carnatter host a plethora of events on a regular basis. Highlights being Cars and Karts at Whilton Mill Go Kart Track Meets alongside motorsport at Silverstone, and now Cars and Karts on Silverstones newly opened kart circuit.
Carnatter have carved out a way to create community events alongside motorsport in both spectating events at Silverstone, and getting on track with karting.
Various
Whilton Mill / Silverstone
Wimbledon
Southside Hustle
Started by two of our good friends as a regular monthly meet at the Wimbledon Southside Common, the Southside Hustle has quickly become a hotspot for the West London Car community.
We've made many friends at the southside hustle, had numerous conversations, and a myriad of fond memories. It's also the starting point for the Douze Coupes Cruise annual charity drive.
First Sunday of the Month (get there early if you want a good space)
Southside Common Wimbledon
Harrogate
Classic Car Sunday
Started from a similar place as our very own coffees and cars, Classic Car Sunday brings the community gathering of a good local car meet to the North.
Run by James there's an air of "come for the cars, stay for the people" that matches our own meets.
Varies - Check Instagram for next date
Princes Square Harrogate