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Roots and Grooves

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1 St. Nicholas Passage
Colchester
CO1 1JZ
United Kingdom

An independent cafe in the heart of Colchester selling great food and drink, vinyl and plants!

#vegan #vegetarian #cafe #plants #florist #music #vinyl

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Opening Hours

Mon: 8:30 - 17:00

Tues 8:30 - 17:00

Wed 8:30 - 17:00

Thurs 8:30 - 17:00

Fri 8:30 - 17:00

Sat 8:30 - 17:00

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