Stumbled across this little hidden gem whilst out with my local walking group.. We just managed to…read moreget our group of 16 in the conservatory where they serve delicious cakes and tea/coffee etc. (The fresh cream Victoria sandwich was to die for).This is a newish business still developing (Nov '15) but they have some lovely craft items for sale as well as refreshments. Highly recommend.

This place is absolutely lovely. The coffee shop is very cheap compared to the likes of Costa or…read moreStarbucks but doesn't skip on quality. They is ample seating outside, and is highly recommended for young families as there is a brilliant play area that includes pedal tractors and cars and a meet little race track to your kids to race around on while you enjoy you brew and a cake. There is also swings and a junior zip-wire to entertain them. The windmill is great and visitors can go up the spiral stairs all the way to the top. Running parallel to the coffee shop is a number of quaint little farm shops selling nick nacks and shabby chic items. On my last visit there was also a clothing shop. Defo worth a trip to chill and enjoy the lovely country views.

Great little coffee/tea shop in the beautiful village of Cranford St Andrew on the outskirts of…read moreKettering. The cafe is relatively new to the village having been converted from an old blacksmiths (hence the name). The coffee shop is owned by the same couple who run the Coffee Place in Kettering and they have stuck with the same winning formula. Compact lunchtime menu with teatime treats. Home made biscuits and cakes make for good eating. The interior is contemporary while maintaining the tradition and history of the building. Everytime we have been there the place is buzzing with a good collection of locals, walkers and business people. I would strongly recommend this is place as a point to meet people or grab a coffee after a walk around the village.

As a local business owner I use The Old Forge to take my clients for refreshments, the service is…read morealways very friendly relaxed and prompt. It is in a great village location in beautiful countryside. Thanks Rob for providing me with somewhere to impress my customers. Oh the Coffees and cakes are great also. Andrew

Cute, quaint, quirky, cosy and homely little bookstore-come-cafe (:…read more It's average opening hours are 11-6 during which time you can grab a slice of cake, tea, coffee etc, have a peruse through some books, and chill on their big comfy sofa! I find a lot of coffee places just don't really want you stay and they have hard, uncomfy furniture to reflect that. But not here! This place often has events that extend its opening hours, too. My favourite is the 'big comfy folk club' which are folk and acoustic sessions hosted on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Next one is on 4th March and tickets are only a fiver! Brilliant intimate venue, and the performers usually stick around for a while afterwards which is nice (: OH ALSO, WINE! The big comfy book shop serves alcohol! Live music + book shop + cake + red wine = total winner. See you on the 4th!

I really like The Big Comfy Bookshop!…read more It is a quant used book shop that is family owned. The owner spent over a year compiling books to open his shop, and ever since has kept a good variety of books that are unique to customers, or a popular search result of a used book. There is always fresh coffee, tea options, beer and wine, and some sort of snacks like crisps or cake for sale. Seating is available to hang out with friends for a little while or to start tucking into your future purchase. Also I noticed that live folk music nights and game nights regularly occur here too! Great place!

This was the very best tea room in Leicestershire. The cakes were out of this world and the garden…read morewas very pretty. Unfortunately it is shut now but not forgotten.

This café is in a bookstore that may be one of the best in the world! It's in the Marais only a few…read moreblocks from the Picasso Museum.

Nice and friendly staff, quite an independent and rustic looking coffee shop…read more Nice food and good for lunches, the biggest fault would be the waiting time and that fact they brought the soups out after the mains, all of it unable to fit on the table. Still a recommended jewel!

I really like this cafe. It has a very quaint and friendly vibe. They have a large selection of…read moredrinks and they looked beautiful. I opted for a filter coffee (silly me), but others in our group had more interesting drinks. My husband and I shared a three cheese toastie with chips (fries). It was very good. Others in our group had the avocado sandwich and chickpea salad. They were beautiful, tasty and reasonably priced. I would definitely go here again.

St Martin's runs as two different entities during the day and in the evening on some nights!…read more On most days during the day, it is a brunch and cafe spot, with very good coffee and hot chocolate. It also serves a variety of brunch food and sandwiches, even rotisserie chicken! Something many people don't know about is that it turns into a burger joint some nights a week. The burgers are great and well priced. Definitely recommend everyone to try this place out.

I was a tourist in England when I came here, and this was my first ever English breakfast. Although…read moreI can't speak to it's authenticity, I'm glad this was the first one I tried because I can't imagine it's possible to do it much better. This was a seriously formidable pile of carbohydrates. There were even random food items lurking in the bottom of the pile; I can't remember what exactly, maybe a deep fried toast or something hiding under a slather of mushrooms and beans.

Amazing teahouse! I really recommend this place! The inside of the shop is very cosy and cute! It's…read moresmall so there are only a small amount of places to sit. When I was there it was completely full! My partner chose earl gray tea and I chose rooibos tea. You get them served in a cute tea put and lovely teacups! It looks amazing! Not only that but the tea was very good and you get quite a lot! We also had some cake! The pieces were big! My partner chose passion fruit/mango cake and I got summer fruit/cocos cake! Both were lovely! There is a wide variety of cakes on display in the shop to choose from. Other then that my partner also had a salmon sandwich which was lovely as well! The waitresses are very kind and polite and one of them could even speak Dutch, which was nice for me since I am Dutch myself! Also a thing that I'd like to point out is that the place has a very clean nice toilet! I always think that's very important, but unfortunately many places have a lack of that..

The best tea house in Nottingham city centre…read more A full range of specialist teas are available, all served in proper (pre-warmed bone-china tea pots with proper cups and saucers. Afternoon tea is just divine with lovely "homemade"-style cakes (all on display on the counter). All are light and fluffy sponge with thick fillings and toppings. Slices are generous. Sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes (+20 mins), salads and soup round out the menu. Beware, this place is quite small (only seven, four-seater tables are inside) and they only take cash payments. Very, very nice! The kind of place you can take your mum.

This is my favourite Caffe Nero. It's situated in a listed building and on two floors, in Leicester…read moreCity centre and has an old stone fireplace and huge bay windows. Very chic indeed. The coffee is usually excellent! The food good, but pricey and some yummy cakes and desserts. The staff seem to change regularly, but all have been friendly thus far. A great casual hang out.

Wonderful coffee and so many sweets to choose from. staff is very helpful. music is lovely. A great…read moreplace to sit and unwind.