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A speciality coffee spot in Nottingham known for expertly crafted coffee, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and beautifully presented drinks and treats — think peach iced tea, rich hot chocolate, and cinnamon rolls. Dog-friendly and vegetarian, with vegan options across most of the menu, it's a relaxed, feel-good space with a strong focus on sustainability.
A well-loved coffee roaster and café in Beeston, serving its own espresso blend alongside home-baked treats and a solid brunch menu. The downstairs has a lively, well-decorated buzz with good music, while a spacious, part-sheltered outdoor area with heating extends the seating year-round. Upstairs offers a quieter spot for working.
A speciality coffee spot in the city centre known for expertly crafted coffee, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and beautifully presented drinks and treats. It's a relaxed, feel-good space with a strong focus on sustainability.
A relaxed, family-friendly café in Sneinton Market, known for great coffee and genuinely good food, including standout toasties, seasonal specials, and strong vegan and vegetarian options. The interior is light, modern, and open, with friendly, welcoming staff and weekly specials
A stylish speciality coffee shop in the city centre, celebrated for its expertly roasted, single-origin beans and knowledgeable, passionate baristas. Alongside rich, flavourful coffee — including a standout oat milk flat white — there's a great selection of cakes and doughnuts.
A stylish coffee bar in Hockley with a Wes Anderson-esque charm, The coffee, from Nottingham-based Outpost Coffee Roasters, is smooth and well-loved, alongside treats like gooey brownies, chocolate cake, and generously filled cheese toasties.
A charming, tucked-away independent coffee shop in Cobden Chambers, run by owners who are genuinely particular about their beans and how they're pulled — think excellent pour overs and cappuccinos. The space is small but warm and welcoming, decorated with work from independent artists.
A cosy, dark-toned coffee roastery in Nottingham blending great filter coffee and matcha with Japanese-inspired treats, from a standout matcha basque cheesecake to perfectly cooked onigiri. The space is small but comfortable, with friendly, attentive staff and roasting equipment on display.
ØKENDE is a minimalist, Scandinavian-style coffee shop and restaurant, now with two Nottingham spots — the original on West Bridgford high street and a newer city centre location. Known for quality specialty coffee and a brunch menu of standouts like fluffy scrambled eggs on sourdough and Basque cheesecake, alongside a mix of classic and Scandi-inspired pastries and bakes.