Arighi Bianchi, the renowned 170-year-old furniture destination based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, has announced an exciting new partnership with cult London coffee brand Grind. The collaboration will see Grind coffee served exclusively in-store at Caffè AB, which has been given authorised partner status, marking the first time Grind coffee will be officially served outside of London.
While Grind has partnered with selected retailers to offer its signature pink compostable pods and ground coffee for home and office use, this marks the brand’s first hospitality partnership beyond the capital. To date, Grind coffee has been served in its own branded cafés across London, and at Soho House (opening in Manchester 2025), and it has penned a deal with Gary Neville to open its first cafe outside of London, at No. 1 St Michael’s in Manchester, this summer.
The new partnership brings Grind’s signature ethically sourced, speciality-grade coffee to the heart of Cheshire. And for Arighi Bianchi, this is a carefully considered step in evolving the in-store experience. While the store’s building itself is a local landmark – its ornate Victorian façade and original features have stood the test of time – the retailer isn’t one to stand still. Over the past decade, it’s quietly redefined what a furniture store can be: part gallery, part home, part social space. And now, a destination for truly good coffee.
“This is more than just a new brew on the menu,” says Arighi Bianchi director Nick Bianchi. “It’s a meeting of two brands with shared values: design-led, ethically conscious, and unafraid to challenge the status quo. It’s about creating connection; culture; conversation.
“Partnering with Grind allows us to extend our ethos of craftsmanship, quality and great design into the café experience. Our customers can now enjoy one of the UK’s most exciting coffee brands as part of their visit to the store, hand-crafted by our experienced baristas.”
Bianchi adds: “Grind understands the importance of experience. Their coffee isn’t just about taste (though it’s exceptional) – it’s about sustainability, creativity and culture. It feels a natural partnership for us.”
Grind is on a mission to change the way we drink coffee for the better, making craft coffee accessible to more people in more places, from their cafés to your kitchen. Since opening in 2011, Grind has grown to include cafés, coffee shops, and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery. You can also find their speciality coffee online through their DTC business, in supermarkets all over the UK, in every Soho House around the world, and up 35,000ft on British Airways flights.
With ethically-sourced coffee from sustainable farms, home-compostable pods, plastic-free packaging, and their own charity, the Better Coffee Foundation®, Grind is a certified B Corp reshaping modern coffee culture with a brand built on sustainability, community, and craft expertise.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Arighi Bianchi on this new chapter,” says Kate Jeffries, head of Grind Pro. “They’ve built something really special in Cheshire – design-led, community-driven, and a little bit iconic. It’s the perfect fit as we expand out of London.”
Barista-made coffee Grind coffee is now available at Caffè AB seven days a week. Arighi Bianchi will also retail Grind home-compostable pods and bean and ground coffee, for customers to enjoy at home.
