Norwich has welcomed a new independent coffee spot with the opening of Moss Café and Living on Upper King Street. Officially opening on Friday, 16 October 2026, the new destination combines a thoughtfully designed coffeehouse with plans for a lifestyle and homeware store, offering something a little different for the city’s coffee lovers. Opened by sisters-in-law Donna deCooper Wride and Jodie Hook, Moss Café and Living takes inspiration from nature, creating a welcoming space where customers can enjoy their favourite drinks, discover new blends and take a moment away from the pace of everyday life. Located at 5 Upper King Street, the café occupies the former site of Aroma Coffee Shop, bringing a fresh look and a new independent business to this part of Norwich.
One of the first things to notice about Moss Café and Living is its carefully considered interior. The aesthetic feels contemporary yet comfortable, with sage green tones, natural textures and wicker lampshades helping to create a relaxed atmosphere. The design reflects the business’s nature-inspired identity, bringing together earthy colours and modern styling without losing the warmth that makes a coffeehouse inviting. Rather than simply providing somewhere to pick up a drink, the space encourages customers to sit back, settle in and enjoy their surroundings. With its understated palette and natural finishes, it offers a fresh addition to Upper King Street for those who appreciate thoughtful interiors as much as good coffee.
The drinks menu brings together familiar favourites and a selection of alternatives for customers looking to try something different. Coffee sits alongside matcha and a range of teas, while mushroom and protein blends provide another option for those interested in adding something extra to their usual order. One of the more distinctive offerings is the opportunity to add Motherfungi mushroom powder to drinks. The unflavoured powder gives customers the option to explore mushroom-based blends without significantly changing the flavour of their chosen drink. Alongside its drinks, Moss Café and Living offers bakes and everyday favourites, making it a convenient stop for a morning pick-me-up, a mid-morning treat or a relaxed catch-up over coffee.
Moss Café and Living is also connecting with the local food and drink scene by working with independent Norfolk businesses. Coffee is supplied by nearby Blue Bear Coffee, while cinnamon buns come from Swirl. These local connections bring products from other businesses in the area into the customer experience and contribute to Norwich’s wider independent food and drink community. For customers who enjoy discovering local brands alongside their usual coffee order, these partnerships are another reason to explore the new venue.
The business extends across three floors, with the coffeehouse occupying the ground floor and additional seating available on the first floor. The upper level is set to become a lifestyle retail space, with plans for a homeware store offering clothing, homeware, décor, jewellery and stationery. Work on this part of the business is continuing, meaning the retail offering is still to come. Once complete, the combination of coffeehouse and retail space will give customers another reason to visit, bringing together food, drink and lifestyle shopping in one location. With its nature-inspired design and plans for a broader retail offering, Moss Café and Living is developing an identity that reaches beyond the traditional coffee shop.
For anyone exploring Norwich city centre, Moss Café and Living offers a new place to pause for coffee, matcha, tea or a freshly baked treat. Its contemporary interiors, sage green palette and natural details create a welcoming setting, while its selection of drinks and partnerships with local businesses give it a distinctly Norfolk connection. As the lifestyle store continues to take shape, there is more to come from the new Upper King Street destination.
Location: 5 Upper King Street, Norwich, NR3 1RB
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