Top Cafes in Leicestershire
Leicester Coffee House Company
110 Granby St, Leicester LE1 1DL, UK | Coffee Shop P: 07772 258728
Rating: 4.8 (331) Price Level:
Have watched this place grow from the start. A super coffee 'geek level in a good way' roaster owner and barista creates wonderful coffees as ethically and community supportive as possible. Doing it right you could say. You'll find all this out for yourself if your lucky and it's not too busy and you can have a chat. I think his partner keeps him in check and makes sure everything is running as it should. They have a guest artist barista just now. Great looking and tasting coffees and always busy with regulars.......update since first writing..Revisited and was reminded how bloomin great the cakes are too. Homemade with love and attention by afore mentioned partner. 😁
Rating: 5 / 5
A wonderful coffee shop, and coffee is flavorful and the taste of the American chain coffee shops cannot be compared to it at all. Two types of coffee beans are offered to choose from.And they change beans every week. The baristas take their coffee seriously, and even the takeaway coffee comes with the latter art.although I shook the pull apart after two steps.
Rating: 5 / 5
2nd visit here, passing by and decided to stop in as opposed to a previous takeaway. Excellent place! Served promptly with a choice of coffee and milk, a cortado with their Brazilian coffee had the perfect bitter fruit taste ratio. Beans I believe are roasted and ground on site, and you can certainly feel this within the industrial feel of the shop. Some independents attempt this, but here it’s spot on! Warm friendly and the feel of a traditional coffee shop! Highly recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
If you love coffee you have to try Leicester coffee house! They roast their own beans and use good milk and you can really tell it's good quality coffee. The baked goods are also lovely, my daughter loved the vegan choc cake and I love the carrot cake. We moved to Leic from London which had some great coffees and searched for ages for a decent coffee shop here and this has to be the best we've had! I just wish we lived closer so we could get it more often :D
Rating: 5 / 5
Great coffee shop near the train station. Friendly staff and excellent choice of coffee. Great atmosphere. The banana and chocolate loaf was great.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- Sainsbury's Local - 55m away
- Kayal - 43m away
- Greggs - 19m away
- Santhi Restaurant - 34m away
- Herb - 45m away
Kings Coffee House
2 Upper King St, Leicester LE1 6XE, UK | Coffee Shop P: 0116 473 5405
Rating: 4.8 (82) Price Level:
Lovely cafe and definitely one of my favourites in Leicester. Really good coffee and love that they had dark chocolate flakes to the frothy cappuccino, rather than sugary chocolate powder. Vegan toasted sandwich is really good too, the perfect lunchtime pit stop.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had 2 really nice toasties (including a lovely vegan toastie) and iced tea in a calm and welcoming atmosphere. Toilets were clean and the staff were very friendly. Clear recommendation!
Rating: 4 / 5
Very cozy place for a good cup of coffee and same pastry The service is great 🙏🏽
Rating: 5 / 5
Great coffee shop close to centre of Leicester. Has a good lunch menu. I had toasted sandwich which was great with crisps and salad. Is run by volunteers and all profits go to good causes. Lots of space inside to sit.
Rating: 5 / 5
We had a lovely lunch with friends. Food was really tasty and good portions. Great selection of traybakes and hot drinks. Really love the idea of the food waste meals and the profits going to support those in need.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- HTL Church - 28m away
- NCP Leicester Welford Road - 171m away
- Pitman Training Leicester - 50m away
- Student Roost - Regents Court - 118m away
- Leicester Museum and Art Gallery - 220m away
Bread & Honey
15 King St, Leicester LE1 6RN, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 4.8 (169) Price Level:
A great place for early bird,they are opening form 7am! They have amazing coffee (except the plastic straws are so fragile).And I am really enjoying the hand made banana loaf,they are not too sweet,and you can taste the fresh banana flavor.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely place with friendly staff. Had tuna mayo sandwich which was really fresh on lovely bread. The banana loaf cake was excellent as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
Went in today with my daughter and her friend after collecting their A-level results and asked the man who worked there if there was any discount for the students on their results day - the owner very kindly brought over three free delicious cakes and said to enjoy and celebrate! What a very generous and kind man! The coffee and hot chocolate were amazing too! Definitely recommend
Rating: 5 / 5
Beautiful bakes and coffee here and I noted some incredibly stuffed sandwiches in the fridges which looked to be excellent quality. Bread & Honey is located in one of the nicest areas of the city core with plenty of seats for people watching. You can buy the delicious Monmouth coffee they use here as beans and they will even grind it to your preference. Friendly staff just ensures your visit here is an enjoyable one.
Rating: 5 / 5
There are lots of coffee shops in Leicester and some are pretty good. Then there's Bread and Honey, without doubt Leicester's very best. The coffee here is next level compared to anywhere else in the city. The Monmouth beans they use are stunning and each coffee is made perfectly. They also sell a good selection of coffee beans too. They bake a lot of their cakes and make fresh sandwiches every day. The sausage and bacon sandwiches are fantastic and very large. Great soups, great salads, great place!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Tesco Express - 71m away
- NCP Leicester Welford Road - 208m away
- The Basement - 28m away
- Sophy. - 28m away
- Leicester Adult Education - 61m away
Nomad Bistro Cafe LTD
82 Manitoba Rd, Leicester LE1 2FT, UK | Coffee Shop P: 0116 251 5354
Rating: 4.8 (217) Price Level:
Owner is very friendly, always welcomes you with a smile, food has always been fresh and wonderful 😋 . we always get their panini, it's so delicious that our extended family come down too after having it with us one time( p.s they leave out of town)
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing service. Very friendly. And their Panini's so tasty... Definitely best Panini's in Leicester.
Rating: 4 / 5
Good food and great customer service 👌
Rating: 5 / 5
Best Service and best ever cappuccino and latte in LEICESTER!!!! You need to have a Cappuccino in this place. Trust me you will NEVER try another Coffee shop again!!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
I can tell you that nomad's cafe Panini is the best in the city.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- AlFurqan Centre (Masjid AlFurqan) - 121m away
- Taylor Road Primary School - 158m away
- Shirdi SaiBaba Temple Leicester - 340m away
- Lidl - 442m away
- Yours Supermarket - 318m away
Malt Mill Coffee and Bakery
Malt Mill Bank, Barwell, Leicester LE9 8GS, UK | Coffee Shop P: 07852 757289
Rating: 4.8 (104) Price Level:
Our favourite cafe !! Lovely place with eclectic setting and the food is amazing! They do themed nights every now and then and they never disappoint. Can’t rate this place enough ! It’s lovely we have somewhere local to go to where they know our name and it’s dog friendly so always a puppacino for the dog . Paul and Donna really have brightened our little corner in Barwell 🤩
Rating: 5 / 5
Such a lovely cafe to go too. So friendly and accommodating for my gluten free needs. Lovely staff, made to feel so welcome. Food is absolutely beautiful. Highly recommended
Rating: 5 / 5
There's not enough stars for how amazing this place is. We come every Friday after work for lunch. The pancakes are to die for. So fluffy! Chris the chef is an artist. The decor is gorgeous. The service is just incredible. Rhia makes everyone feel welcome and like you've known her for years!
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic brunch. Allows dogs, great service, friendly staff and such a tasty menu. Would recommend the hummus, mushrooms and add the poached eggs. The coffee here is gorgeous and we loved the decor. Thoroughly recommend, thank you.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Co-operative Food - 24m away
- Barwell Fish Bar - 27m away
- Blacksmiths Arms - 48m away
- Barwell Chef's - 74m away
- Roxies Animal Rescue - 65m away
La Forêt Café
11 King St, Leicester LE1 6RH, UK | Coffee Shop P: 07898 007227
Rating: 4.8 (221) Price Level:
I found this place for the 1st time yesterday with Middle Eastern, Mediterranean & contemporary English deli classics including a range of vegetarian & vegan classics all prepared superbly with the freshest ingredients. The location was petite, however the ambience was fresh, clean, & beautiful, with simple but effective artistic details wherever you looked. The staff were kind, attentive & friendly, & the food excellently prepared. Myself & my friend ate lunch as well as coffee, however it looked some appetising, we immediately tucked in when it arrived & didn't stop to photograph anything. I had the egg Florentine which I appreciated due to having a Florentine grandmother on my mother's side. While I waited for my friend, I did photograph my cappucino & the refreshing mint & lime water that was available for free. These guys deserve 5 stars all round, no doubt I will be returning again. Thank you! 😎👌🏼✌🏼☕😁
Rating: 5 / 5
We happened to choose a super busy time so we waited a little while for the food. But it was totally worth it. I had the Chocolate and Blueberry Pancakes - one of my go-tos. Lovely, light fluffy pancakes, plenty of chocolate sauce and fruit. My partner went for his go-to; the vegetarian full English. He was also very happy. Lovely food, polite and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend. 🥰
Rating: 4 / 5
Comfortable and quaint little cafe, great spot to grab a quick drink and have a chat. The lemon drizzle cake was delightful and the facilities were clean, I was really happy with the bathroom facilities as well. Thank you for the lovely food and lovely energy!
Rating: 5 / 5
Whenever I'm in Leicester I always make sure I visit here, the staff are always so friendly and welcoming the food is absolutely incredible, oat mocha is delicious! Highly recommend!!
Rating: 5 / 5
I love this place. The food is always great, fresh and the owners are so friendly and attentive. The freshness of the food is just the perfect combination of that treat out and the healthy option we should make. Consistently great coffee, which is always a plus. Not to forget the cakes and fresh bakes! You can just taste the authenticity of the ingredients in the flavours, also amazing flavour combinations! Overall this is lovely to go to. There is a step to enter however but there is outdoor seating for those lovely days you want to sit outside.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- Tesco Express - 60m away
- The Basement - 30m away
- NCP Leicester Welford Road - 218m away
- Sophy. - 39m away
- Leicester Adult Education - 53m away
Casablanca café
186 Uppingham Rd, Leicester LE5 0QG, UK | Cafe P: 0116 276 8260
Rating: 4.8 (217) Price Level:
Never had better pastries. This wonderful family owned cafe is so amazing. The pastries are so fresh and full of flavour. Could not stop ordering! Staff are so nice especially this sweet woman who owns it with her husband. I was blown away by this food. Please come here. You will not regret it. The baklava was to die for. The beef pastry and Moroccan pizza are so fresh and we’re so good I ordered for take out as well. The baklava was so sweet and crunchy and fresh. The staff were so friendly and literally the best cafe I’ve ever been too. I love this place so much. The food you will not be a one to stop eating.
Rating: 5 / 5
Cosy and popular Moroccan food spot, staff are very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is lovely too. Theres lots of freshly made baklava and goods to buy. We really enjoyed our food, I particularly liked the lamb roll and spiced chai. We will definitely be coming back!
Rating: 5 / 5
The food was fantastic amazing breakfast and i would definitely would recommend if you love an english breakfast. The only downside was the 10 minute wait. Its a great family owned business with a great atmosphere and i will definitely be visiting again
Rating: 5 / 5
If you're looking for a warm and welcoming dining experience that feels just like home, Casablanca is the perfect place to visit. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with kindness and hospitality that immediately sets the tone for a memorable meal The food is absolutely incredible! With authentic flavors that transport you straight to Morocco, every dish is a delight. Whether you're craving a traditional Moroccan breakfast, a hearty English breakfast, or their signature authentic tagine, you're in for a treat. The quality of the food is matched by its affordability-reasonable prices make this gem even more Appealing The ambiance has a nostalgic and comforting vibe that makes you want to stay longer. Every detail-from the decor to the service— feels thoughtfully curated to create a relaxing and enjoyable experience. If you're in the mood for delicious food and a homey atmosphere, I can't recommend Casablanca enough. It's perfect for anyone who wants an authentic Moroccan culinary experience or simply a cozy, satisfying meal. Don't miss out on this hidden treasure!
Rating: 5 / 5
At lest once a week I have to come to Casablanca cafe, I am sooo crazy after Harira and Chicken burger with Harisa 🍔 Wooooow the way they make the burger sooooo unique no where else make it in whole uk
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Website not available
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Pak Foods - 44m away
- Iceland Supermarket Leicester - 67m away
- Greggs - 110m away
- Cake Box Leicester (Uppingham Rd) - 37m away
- Subway - 272m away
Coffee Maison no.121a
121a Evington Rd, Leicester LE2 1QH, UK | Coffee Shop P: 0116 319 3313
Rating: 4.7 (226) Price Level:
Nice small coffee place. Staff friendly, food fresh and found a place to sit easily- I went around 10.30am. Would happily visit again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great service and food! From the moment you walk in the decor is really nice and as you approach the counter you are spoilt for choice with the selection of sweet treats! The staff are really friendly and welcoming. There is a good selection of sweet and savoury dishes on the menu, alongside a range of coffee and shakes to choose from. The food is freshly prepared and nicely presented, and very tasty too! Highly recommended this coffee house, a must 😋
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing food and staff!! Can’t praise it enough. A 5* review way overdue. Have been here dozens of time and never lets us down. Nothing similar in Leicester! Make sure you try the amazing raspberry mojito and egg muffin!!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Really lovely hot chocolate and pancakes! The server was really nice too and free WiFi is always a bonus.
Rating: 5 / 5
Very nice atmosphere and aesthetic at this café! Limited seating area, so great for groups of three to four. The food was nice and well priced. Overall, lovely experience.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- One Stop - 27m away
- Cake Box Leicester (Evington Rd) - 89m away
- Cravings Dessert Bar - 144m away
- St Peters Road Service Station - 489m away
- Tyres Galore - 195m away
200 Degrees Coffee Shop
10-12 Market St, Leicester LE1 6DP, UK | Coffee Shop P: 0116 319 2770
Rating: 4.5 (1091) Price Level:
A charming and delightful coffee shop that only accepts credit card payments. They serve your orders directly to your table. The staff is friendly and welcoming. However, due to a small team, orders may take a bit longer when the place gets busy. We only tried the hot chocolate, which was delicious and quite impressive. Overall, it’s a well-run establishment with seating available both indoors and outdoors.
Rating: 4 / 5
+great for studying/working, free wifi, matcha latte 6.5/10, 10% discount if you bring your own cup! -limited spaces, food was cold Would i return? Yes i would come back
Rating: 5 / 5
Came in on a cold morning to do a little life admin, felt immediately warm and welcomed. It was a little busy, so I ordered via the app, and despite having 10+ tickets on the rack, Ahmad got my drink to me in less than 5 minues, at the perfect temperature with a beautiful tulip pattern on top. Drinks are made with love here. I consider 200 Degrees as a safe space that never changes, and is always a comfortable place for me to be, and I know many others that feel the same. The team do a marvellous job, and deserve recognition for it. Complete set of total champions.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve been visiting here for the past few years, and I can honestly say they make the best coffee ☕️ in Leicester. All the staff are very friendly, accommodating, and welcoming. Once they get to know you, you will be able to communicate with them easily. I remember one time when a customer was shouting on the phone; a staff member went around to each table to apologise to the other customers. They do have high standards. I've tried the 🥪 , and while they are of excellent quality, they can be a little expensive.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Nearby Landmarks:
- Town Hall, Leicester City Council - 66m away
- McDonald's Leicester- Market Street - 39m away
- Firebug - 65m away
- Max Spielmann - 32m away
- Tesco Express - 122m away
Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen
31 Rutland St, Leicester LE1 1RE, UK | Coffee Shop P: 0116 261 6827
Rating: 4.5 (137) Price Level:
"The Meaty Burger" was fantastic! Very Good quality, good ingredients & tasted very good. Beef & bacon was delicious & the quadruple cooked fries were awesome! Friendly staff & enjoyed the experience. An ideal place for a lunch meeting. Will be back again for sure. Menu looks like there will be more things to try. A little hidden gem in Leicester's Cultural Quarter.
Rating: 5 / 5
Everything exceeded our expectations. Creatively and assiduously thought out dishes, executed to a flavourful and punchy delivery. The kimchi, tuna and Red Leicester / mozzarella sourdough toastie was flavour combination my tastebuds were delighted to experience! The salad maple and mustard dressing was delicious too. All ingredients are fresh, grown on site or sourced locally from the market and local suppliers like butchers and bakers, and their quality is reflected in their superb taste. I can’t recommend this place enough; it’s clear that there’s a passion for and curiosity about food as there is mastery for culinary execution . Very generous portion sizes. Excellent service.
Rating: 5 / 5
We were lucky to have such beautiful weather as we moseyed around Leicester. We sat outside where there’s a cute herb garden and a marquee. The French toast was delicious - my partner prefers savoury for breakfast and went for the scrambled eggs and salmon which he was very pleased with. 🥰
Rating: 5 / 5
Absolutely delicious breakfast sat outside next to the churchyard. Awesome little place.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- Curve Theatre - 90m away
- Ramada Encore by Wyndham Leicester City Centre - 68m away
- LCB Depot - 8m away
- NCP Leicester Rutland Centre - 50m away
- Chutney Ivy - 41m away