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  • Aromi Peas Hill

    A family-run Sicilian eatery with three centrally located branches in Cambridge – perfect for a quick tasty lunch or lovely homemade gelato…

  • Aromi Fitzroy Street

    A family-run Sicilian eatery with three centrally located branches in Cambridge – perfect for a quick tasty lunch or lovely homemade gelato…

  • White Rabbit Tea House

    A welcoming little tea house in Nottingham serving speciality teas, homemade cakes, light lunches and traditional English Afternoon Teas…

  • The Specialty Coffee Shop

    A superb independent Nottingham coffee shop, owned and run by a young Italian couple with a huge passion for good coffee…

  • David Mellor Design Museum Cafe

    The David Mellor Design Museum Cafe on the outskirts of Hathersage is relaxing, spacious and fascinating, with good but simple food to match…

  • Fika

    Fika in Oakham is independent and very good. Try the Swedish buns called Semla – they are so, so good…

  • Stir

    Stir is a relaxed and convivial independent neighbourhood coffee shop located to the north-east of Cambridge city centre…

  • Jack’s Gelato

    Jack’s Gelato in Cambridge offers amazing flavours such as Roasted Banana & Bourbon, Borage Honey, and Beetroot & Black Cumin alongside traditional favourites…

  • Bread & Meat

    Bread & Meat in Cambridge is a superior sandwich shop whose creations are made with love and top-quality ingredients…

  • The Crimson Tree Café, Bar & Kitchen

    The Crimson Tree is a relaxed and charming café, bar and kitchen on Nottingham’s Mansfield Road. Expect a varied menu from brunch through to dinner…

  • Pastability

    Pastability is a lovely delicatessen, café, pastificio (pasta maker) and gelateria in the heart of Newark…

  • Butler’s Coffee House

    Butler’s Coffee House is a delightful little place located just off the square in Bingham, Nottinghamshire, inhabiting a Grade II-listed former butcher’s shop…

  • The Bookcafe

    The Bookcafe in Derby is a stylish yet quirky city-centre retreat, where the ambience is calming and inspiring. Expect wholesome, delicious food…

  • The Atrium Bar & Kitchen

    The Atrium Bar & Kitchen serves breakfasts, brunches, lunches, evening meals and tapas in an old village bank. You can even dine in the old vault…

  • Edensor Tea Cottage

    Edensor Tea Cottage is a charming café serving delicious breakfasts, lunches and cakes. It has a sublime setting on the Chatsworth Estate…

  • The Loquacious Baker

    The Loquacious Baker in Burbage serves excellent coffee and terrific pastries baked fresh every day. Everything on offer is of impressively high quality…

  • Off The Beaten Path Coffee Shop

    Off The Beaten Path Coffee Shop is an independent coffee house in Melton Mowbray. It offers excellent coffee, homemade snacks and bakes…

  • The Hidden Bakery

    The Hidden Bakery in Eastwood is an independent café & bakery. A trip here yields excellent artisan bread & cakes, breakfasts & brunches…

  • Gannets Day Café

    Gannets Day Café is a popular spot with locals and visitors alike and serves up delicious dishes made with locally-produced ingredients…

  • The Cosy Cafe

    You’re guaranteed a warm welcome from Kirsty and the team when you visit The Cosy Cafe in Hinckley. Sweet and savoury treats await…

  • Bread & Butterflies

    West Bridgford is home to this cute little craft cafe with a classic tearoom feel. Expect homemade cakes, handmade gifts and a soundtrack of vintage vinyl…

  • Beaurepaire Patisserie

    Beaurepaire Patisserie is a charming little tearoom and cake shop in the centre of Belper – a quirky curiosity shop of delectable delights…

  • More Coffee

    More Coffee Co is a delightful community-owned cafe serving the finest, freshly ground coffee, homemade cake and more…

  • The Hay Barn Cafe

    The Hay Barn is a charming cafe housed in a 250-year-old converted barn. It’s a beautiful setting for a bite to eat and the cake comes highly recommended…

  • Six Hills Café, Bakery & Pizzeria

    From the outside, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Six Hills is a traditional roadside diner. Not so! Step inside and find a slice of Sicily…

  • Bom Bom Patisserie, Derwent Drive

    Marta Child is a baking goddess and has given Loughborough not just one, but two cafes in which to get a sweet fix…

  • Bom Bom Patisserie, Canal House

    Bom Bom Patisserie number two opened in 2019 and can be found in an area of Loughborough popular with creatives…

  • The Eccentric Englishman

    Step into a world where The Mad Hatter and Phileas Fogg would be truly at home and enjoy delicious food and drink…

  • The Side House Coffee Shop

    We were delighted to discover this little gem in the charming village of Claypole and thoroughly recommend you visit…

  • The Apple Tree Teahouse

    Step inside this pretty little gift shop and to the rear, you’ll find a little slice of quintessential England where afternoon tea should be enjoyed at leisure…