FAQ
VISITING
Where is Forty Eight?
308 King Street, Chiswick, London W6 0RR. A neighbourhood Cafe with a garden out the back, under the bamboo.
What are your opening hours?
7am–6pm, every day.
Do you have a garden?
Yes — and it's heated, so it runs all winter. Book a garden table online, or just walk in.
Do you take bookings?
Yes — you can book a garden table online. You're also welcome to walk in.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes — dogs are welcome, and there's a treat for them at the counter.
Do you have WiFi?
Yes, we have free WiFi.
Can I work on a laptop?
Yes on weekdays, with power sockets at almost every table. On weekends, laptops are welcome after 2pm — until then the tables are kept for brunch.
Is the garden covered if it rains?
Yes — the heated part of the garden is covered and rainproof. There's also an open part of the garden that's lovely on sunny days.
Do you take group bookings?
Yes — the garden takes groups of up to 20. Book a garden table online, or email hello@fortyeight.coffee for bigger plans.
Do you have a kids' menu?
Yes — there's a kids' menu, and we're happy to do smaller portions.
FOOD
What is a 48-hour toastie?
A toastie on real sourdough that ferments for a full 48 hours before it touches the grill. Seven on the menu, from £7.95, grilled to order.
Do you serve brunch?
Yes — a short board including Turkish eggs, plus salads, wraps, smoothies and superfood bowls.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes — including the CAPRESE MELT toastie, the Halloumi Greek salad, and our smoothies and superfood bowls.
Can I see allergen information?
Full ingredients and allergens are available on request — ask at the counter or email hello@fortyeight.coffee.
Can I buy your sourdough to take home?
Yes — whole 48-hour loaves at the counter, every loaf dated: started and baked two days apart, always.
Is everything halal?
Yes — the whole menu is halal certified, and the Cafe is alcohol-free.
Do you serve alcohol?
No — we're an alcohol-free Cafe.
What makes your sourdough different?
Time, mostly. Every loaf ferments cold for a full 48 hours — that slow break-down is what makes proper sourdough gentler on the stomach than supermarket bread. It's organic Shipton Mill flour and a wild starter. No commercial yeast, nothing artificial.
COFFEE & SUBSCRIPTIONS
What coffee do you serve?
Our own Forty Eight coffees: HOUSE (Brazil — dark chocolate, almond, soft honey), ORIGIN 02 (Nicaragua — vanilla, orange peel, soft cocoa), a Swiss Water process DECAF (Brazil — dark chocolate, toasted almond, clean sweet finish). Roasted in small batches to our profiles, rested to each profile's clock, and released only by tasting. The cup we pour here is the same coffee we sell in the bag.
Why do you rest your coffee?
Fresh-off-the-roaster coffee isn't ready — it's still releasing gas that makes espresso harsh. Each of our coffees rests to its own clock (our House rests 10 days); it's cupped, and released only when it's ready. Fresh is a date. Ready is a decision.
Do you sell decaf?
Yes — a Swiss Water process decaf from Brazil (dark chocolate, toasted almond), decaffeinated with nothing but water. In the Cafe on any drink, and in 250g bags.
Do you have oat milk?
Yes — oat, almond, coconut and soy (+£0.40).
How does the coffee subscription work?
Pick your coffee, whole bean or ground, delivered every 2 or 4 weeks with 10% off every delivery and free UK delivery. From £9.90 a delivery at fortyeight.coffee/pages/subscribe.
Full details at fortyeight.coffee/pages/subscribe.
Can I pause or cancel my subscription?
Yes — pause, skip or cancel any time from your account. No minimum commitment, no lock-in.
Full details at fortyeight.coffee/pages/subscribe.
Can I change my coffee or delivery frequency?
Yes, any time from your account.
Full details at fortyeight.coffee/pages/subscribe.
How should I store my coffee?
Keep the bag sealed, cool and away from light. Don't refrigerate it.
Do you do coffee gift subscriptions?
Yes — 3, 6 or 12 months (£39 / £75 / £145), free delivery included, no auto-renewal.
Full details at fortyeight.coffee/pages/subscribe.
Can I collect an online order in the Cafe?
Yes — collection is free at 308 King Street, with a coffee on us when you pick up.
CATERING
When can I order catering for?
Order by 3pm for the next open day. Orders over £300, and orders for more than 25 people (26 or more), need 48 hours' notice. Delivery and collection Monday to Saturday. Sunday closed. Book up to 30 days ahead.
Where do you deliver catering?
Free collection from 308 King Street · Delivery £14.95, £35 minimum, to W1–W14, SW1, SW3, SW5–SW7, SW10, SW13–SW15 and TW1, TW2, TW7–TW10. Outside these postcodes, choose collection.
Is there a minimum for catering delivery?
Delivery needs at least £35 of catering items. Coffee and other retail items do not count. Collection has no minimum. Pay at checkout.