Harbour Grind
Harbour Grind is an independent seaside coffee hut in Whitstable, known for its welcoming atmosphere, thoughtful design, and strong connection to the local community. Owner Zayna has carefully shaped a space that reflects her creativity and values: from decorating using uncycled materials and offering a book-swap shelf, to using compostable materials whenever possible, and offering free coffee grinds for gardens. As a member of Circular Kitchens, Harbour Grind operates with a clear commitment to sustainability, including plastic-free practices, compostable packaging, and organic sourcing where possible. This is a small business with a big heart, quietly showing how circular hospitality can thrive, everywhere.
Harbour Grind's Sustainability Journey
One Star
- Replace customer-facing single-use plastics
- Reduce food waste to the minimum.
- Recycle and compost waste.
- Treat staff fairly and support the community.
Two Star
- Track origin and region of supplies.
- Track ecological status of supplies.
- Source products responsibly.
- Be water & energy efficient, and switch to renewable energy where possible.
Three Star
- Increase the local content of all of our inputs over time.
- Increase the organic/ecological status of all of our inputs over time.
- Avoid single use plastics upon delivery.
- Communicate region and eco-status to customers.