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21/06/2026
Dads, we don’t talk about it much. The pressure, the worry, the responsibility. The constant feeling that we should be doing more. That it will all fall apart if we put our shield down.
But every day, we show up and do our best with others in mind.
We love, guide, protect, teach, and try our very best to raise kind, decent, curious humans.
To every dad quietly carrying their shield…I salute you.
Keep going. It’s hard. It’s beautiful. It’s worth it.
Happy U.K. Father’s Day.
Ant x
19/06/2026
A few weeks ago, I found myself creepily standing in Borough Market watching a team of oyster shuckers.
I watched for far longer than was socially acceptable.
Hour after hour, they repeated the same movement over and over again. A physically demanding, highly repetitive job.
But what stood out wasn’t their skill. It was their attitude. They were smiling, chatting, engaging with customers and creating an experience that felt special for every person they served.
Psychologists talk about how mastery isn’t built through constant novelty. It’s built through doing simple things consistently well. Elite athletes, musicians and performers spend countless hours repeating the same fundamentals because they know excellence lives in the basics.
It got me thinking about finding purpose in repetition.
The tasks within coffee shops may be repetitive for us, but the experience is unique for the customer.
Whether it’s extracting espresso, texturing milk, stocking shelves or wiping tables, the small things matter. What feels routine to us might be the best part of someone else’s day.
Here’s a question we love to keep sharp amongst the repetition...
“If this was the customer’s only coffee this week, how can I make it count?”
Excellence isn’t built through occasional big moments. It’s built through hundreds of small moments done well.
Here’s to the Dear Coco baristas, the best damn group of 30 humans I know.
Ant x
17/06/2026
Have you ever been camping?
Not the Instagram version. Proper, down-and-dirty camping.
The one where you spend days planning, packing and organising. Where making something as simple as a morning coffee suddenly requires immense effort.
You quickly realise that the routines you take for granted at home only work because everything is already there.
That’s the reality of a coffee truck.
Every day, we create a fully functioning coffee shop in a place where no coffee shop exists.
Before the first coffee is brewed, the truck has to be loaded and driven to site. It’s levelled on ramps, brought to life with power, stocked, dialled in and set up for service. The milk has to stay cold, equipment constantly monitored, displays set out, and everything ready for an 8 hour service.
We’re essentially setting up and breaking down a fully functioning coffee campsite every single day.
The beauty of a coffee truck is that it feels effortless to the customer. That’s exactly how it should be. But beneath the swan gliding across the pond, there’s an enormous amount of work that most people never see — and shouldn’t have to.
So the next time you’re tempted to grumble about the price of a flat white from a coffee truck, remember this…
Yes, we may not be paying rent like a fixed coffee shop. But we’re transporting an entire coffee shop, setting it up from scratch, running it, and packing it all away again at the end of every day.
A bricks-and-mortar coffee shop owner doesn’t have to move their entire operation twice a day.
The costs are different, because the logistics are different.
In many ways, you’re not just paying for the coffee. You’re paying for the luxury of great coffee exactly where you are, in a place where coffee wouldn’t exist unless we put it there.
That’s the magic of coffee trucks. An oasis in the coffee desert.
Happy camping.
Ant x
14/06/2026
The Aerocano ☕️
13/06/2026
Trust versus Performance 🥊
12/06/2026
Today my eldest daughter Malia finishes her A-Level exams, bringing to an end her High School years.
I don’t know about you, the older I get the more emotional I become. Today I have so many visions flying in and out of my mind.
Taking Malia to daycare and Primary School in Australia. Teaching her spelling and tying her shoes on the bottom step. Re-locating the family to London and finding her feet in a new system.
I see her so diligently studying late into the night, sitting in the dark under her desk lamp, wanting to live up to the standards she set for herself.
The endless study lists, mock exams, book marks, pieces of paper, whiteboard notes, used workbooks. The self-disciplined effort she has expelled over so many years inspires the heck out of me.
The result, she’s on track to walk out those school gates with the highest grades possible to achieve - three A stars.
I’m getting teary just typing this.
Boy oh boy I’m proud of you kiddo. Enjoy the feeling of a huge chapter closing this afternoon knowing you did it right.
Love dad x
10/06/2026
Our invisible coffee shop
Dear Coco @ The Gessner
3 Watermead Way
London N17 9QZ
Open 7 days, 7:30AM - 4:30PM
08/06/2026
We have a new part-time barista on our outdoor truck team. She’s absolutely brilliant, we’re lucky to have her.
Last week, London was battered with wind and rain. It’s only natural our newest Coconaut had to rationalise in her mind what working outside in dodgy weather feels like.
When she arrived at the truck, in the rain, the advice I gave her was just about the only advice I’m uniquely qualified to give…
Find comfort being uncomfortable.
The world’s best, no matter their endeavour, are prepared to be uncomfortable longer than anyone else.
Being uncomfortable is 100% manageable with a strong mind and resilient spirit. Discomfort isn’t debilitating, you can perform at the highest-level while uncomfortable. It’s a battle of the body and mind.
It might be a sporting career while dealing with discomfort, or an outdoor barista feeling uncomfortable in bad weather. Discomfort passes, but if you can deal with being uncomfortable longer than anyone else, you’ll fly.
And at the end of the day, the feeling you get after doing hard, uncomfortable things is undeniable.
May you find comfort being uncomfortable, friends. It’s one of life’s big unlocks.
Ant x
07/06/2026
My coffee truck life 🤍
Address
Opposite 85 Strand On The Green
London
W4 3NN
Option 1: Public Transport
Take the Tube to Notting Hill Gate Station. Take the exit towards Portobello Road, and walk straight until you reach Westbourne Grove. Turn left and continue until you see the coffee shop.
Option 2: Driving/Parking
From Central London, head west on A40 towards Paddington. Turn right onto Westbourne Bridge Road, then take a slight left onto Chepstow Villas. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Pembridge Villas. Continue straight to Pembridge Road and turn left onto Kensington Park Road. The coffee shop is on your right-hand side. Parking options are limited, so consider using a nearby car park or street parking may be available for a fee during off-peak hours.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8am - 3pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 3pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 3pm |
| Friday |
8am - 3pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 3pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 3pm |
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What people say
Dear Coco Street Coffee is a specialty coffee shop located along the River Thames in London. They offer a wide variety of delicious bakes and little sweet treats that are perfect for pairing with their exceptional coffee. The storytelling aspect of this coffee shop adds to the overall experience, making it more than just a place to grab a quick cup of joe.
What sets Dear Coco Street Coffee apart from other coffee shops is their commitment to serving only the highest quality specialty coffee. They take pride in sourcing beans that have been graded out of 100 and have low defects in sweetness, acidity, balance, and mouthfeel. This dedication to quality is evident in every sip of their delicious coffee.
The leadership style at Dear Coco Street Coffee is also worth mentioning. The owner, Anthony Duckworth, believes in leading with autonomy and hiring the best humans possible to set them up for success. This approach creates a positive work environment that translates into excellent customer service.
Overall, Dear Coco Street Coffee is an exceptional coffee shop that offers high-quality specialty coffee and delicious treats in a beautiful location along the River Thames. If you're looking for an unforgettable coffee experience in London, be sure to visit Dear Coco Street Coffee!
