'Coming soon': Popular independent coffee chain to open new drive-thru branch in busy part of Northampton

Work is progressing on a new drive-thru branch of Bewiched Coffee on The Causeway, next to Billing Aquadrome and opposite Billing Garden Village.

Signs reading ‘coming soon’ are up outside the new unit currently under construction.

The café will include a large outdoor seating area for customers. The unit itself is roughly the size of a standard small shop.

Plans for the development were originally submitted in August 2024. An official opening date has not yet been announced.

Bewiched has been approached for comment.

Bewiched was founded by Matt Fountain, who opened the first store in November 2010. He previously said the concept was inspired by seeing people buy coffee from chains such as Costa Coffee before visiting separate bakeries for food.

“We wanted to offer great coffee and great sandwiches under one roof,” he said. “Getting into this market when you are competing against the monoliths of the coffee sector is very tough, but we think we can elevate the experience to new levels.”

The new outlet will join Subway and Greggs on the relatively new retail site, adjacent to the Oriental Paradise Chinese Restaurant.

The new café is being developed during a period of major change at neighbouring Billing Aquadrome.