Jamaica Blue opens High Barnet café on 12 Nov 2026, creates 15 jobs
The Australian coffee chain will set up beside Barclays Bank on High Street, investing £300,000 in the new outlet.
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Jamaica Blue announced that its new café will open on High Street in High Barnet on 12 November 2026. The site is directly adjacent to Barclays Bank, a landmark on the main commercial thoroughfare. The opening will add 15 jobs to the local economy, the Barnet Post reported.
The Australian chain, founded more than three decades ago, has been expanding across the United Kingdom. Michael Johnson, head of franchise development at Foodco UK, explained the choice of High Barnet, saying the town offers a busy high street and a community that values quality coffee. He added that the investment reflects confidence in the area’s commercial prospects.
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Investment and job creation
Jamaica Blue is committing £300,000 to fit out the High Street premises, covering interior design, kitchen equipment and branding. The funding will support the recruitment of 15 staff members, ranging from baristas to kitchen assistants. The jobs are expected to be filled by local residents, providing new employment opportunities in a neighbourhood where retail vacancies have risen in recent years.
““Barnet has everything we look for: a proud community, a busy high street and people who care about good coffee. We’re investing £300,000 and creating 15 new jobs because we believe in this town and want to play a real part in it.””
Michael Johnson, head of franchise development, Foodco UK
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What residents can expect
From 12 November, the café will serve coffee sourced from the Blue Mountains in Jamaica, alongside a menu of fresh, made‑to‑order food. The outlet aims to become a regular meeting point for shoppers and commuters using the nearby bus routes. No planning objections have been recorded, and the council’s planning department has granted the necessary permissions, according to the Barnet Post.
Residents interested in employment can watch for recruitment notices on the café’s website and local job boards. The opening will also increase footfall on High Street, which may benefit neighbouring retailers. The business will operate under the standard licensing regime, with health and safety inspections scheduled before the launch.
Questions this report answers
+When will the new café open?
The café will open on 12 November 2026. That date marks the first day the outlet will serve customers on High Street in High Barnet, as reported by the Barnet Post.
+How many jobs will the café create?
The opening will create 15 new jobs. The positions will be filled by local residents and cover roles such as baristas and kitchen staff, according to a statement from Michael Johnson.
+How much is the investment in the new site?
Jamaica Blue is investing £300,000 in the High Street location. The money will cover the fit‑out, equipment and branding needed to launch the café, as detailed in the Barnet Post article.
+Where will the café be located?
The café will be situated on High Street in High Barnet, directly next to Barclays Bank. The location was chosen for its visibility and foot traffic, as explained by the franchise development head.
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