Redemption Roasters: First look at Victoria Station's new coffee shop run by reformed prisoners
Network Rail passengers can grab a hot coffee and a delicious pastry on the go!
A cool new coffee shop, that exclusively employs former prisoners, has opened at Victoria Station.
Redemption Roasters has 11 locations across London. This new unit is the brand’s first railway station store.
With 11 locations across London, Redemption Roasters provides a variety of high-quality tea and coffee and a selection of pastries for those looking to grab a hot drink on the go.
Redemption Roasters was launched in 2017 by co-founders Max Dubiel and Ted Rosner, and the business employs former prisoners and offers barista and coffee technician training programmes.
The training is provided both inside and outside of prison, and all coffee used by Redemption Roasters is roasted at HMP The Mount.
Before launching Redemption Roasters, co-founder Max Dubiel co-founded Black Sheep Coffee, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent coffee chains.
The last 18 months have seen Network Rail proactively evolve the retail mix across its 19 managed stations by introducing new brands and experiences.
Hamish Kiernan, Commercial Director, Property at Network Rail, comments: “Passengers across our managed stations have asked for an exciting food and beverage offering, and we’re thrilled to welcome Redemption Roasters to Victoria Station, marking its first entry into travel retail. London Victoria is a prime location for retailers looking to expand their brand and deliver for the 40 million passengers using the station each year.”
Max Dubiel, co-founder at Redemption Roasters, comments: “With 11 shops across London, we are excited to be opening our first store in a railway station; with a high volume of footfall, we’re looking forward to extending our social impact with this new store opening.”