Best Cafes in Leicestershire (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Leicestershire

96 Degrees

42 Braunstone Gate, Leicester LE3 5LG, UK

4.7 (321 reviews)
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P: 0116 255 5474

Lovely cafe. Fantastic breakfast. Changed since we were last here about 3 years ago. A lot of the smoothie selection is gone, which my wife loved. But the place is still amazing! Our go to in Leicester.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Consistently good coffee, a good choice of alternative milks available, some lovely sounding frappes, milkshakes and hot chocolates too (the hot chocolate is made from real chocolate 😍). A very charming cafe with friendly service and decent options for a bite to eat whether savoury or sweet. I really like the sourdough they serve, I came in one time with a craving and got 2 very buttery slices of toast which hit the spot. My brunch this time was lacking in seasoning (the eggs had no flavour at all unfortunately) but in hindsight I should have just asked for salt so that's on me. Also, the rocket was doused in vinegar and was inedible but I wanted avo and sourdough and I got that for a reasonable price I would say so all in all, not too bad!

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We came in for our monthly sister's breakfast date and it was also a birthday celebration. First time here and we will definitely return. The food was really tasty and the service was really friendly. Coffee was really smooth and great that they have oat milk as one of the milk alternatives.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

my experience with 96 Degrees went amazingly well it was very good and fresh flavourful food the coffee was one of the best I’ve had in a while. The little cafe is very pretty. The hygiene was amazing also the staff are so so friendly even though it got really busy the service was okay. however, the four star is just because the sandwiches we order did take over 20 minutes to come. Saying that I would definitely recommend going here and that I would be a returning customer. Pretty’s sure they do student discount too but forgot to ask :( Update: I recently went back to 96degrees and I have to say the service was once against amazing and the staff were friendly as always.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Visited right before Xmas as we were in area for a dental appointment nearby. The Avocado toast with poached eggs was delicious - the eggs were perfectly done and deliciously fresh. Coffee was really good too. IMHO its a lovely independent coffee shop that deserves to be supported by locals.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Live Music
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Superstore - 111m away
  • The Black Horse - 38m away
  • Efes Mangal Barbeque - 35m away
  • The Venue@DMU - 172m away
  • Castle Gardens - 316m away
200 Degrees Coffee Shop

10-12 Market St, Leicester LE1 6DP, UK

4.5 (1,091 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 0116 319 2770

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.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

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.

Anonymous - a month ago

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

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

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
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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
Ron's Cafe

337 Abbey Ln, Leicester LE4 5QJ, UK

4.7 (527 reviews)
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P: 0116 266 3780

Nice cafe. Does a good breakfast or breakfast roll. Never a long wait, and food is always fresh and well presented and tasty. Thank you for a nice breakfast roll we both loved it.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Brilliant service. As soon as we got in, the staff recognised our religious beliefs and instantly offered to cook our food in separate oil. We ordered something with a few changes which were handled beautifully, and then requested some mash for the baby (they didn't have it on the menu). They use fresh potatoes so it needed to be made by hand. They still catered for it, which was so nice! We really enjoyed our breakfast here. They have good sized tables.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Used to love a Ron's breakfast, most Fridays on morning break when I lived in Leicester 15 years ago, but not been in for at least 10 years. Just look my son in, had the Ron's special breakfast (standard). I was like going back 15-20 years lovely food and a great east Midlands welcome nothing like where i live now. I almost forgot how good this cafe is

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Took a school trip to the space centre in Leicester today,visited the cafe and was served the most hearty breakfast,I actually left a tiny bit,treated us to free refill on tea and coffee. Was very well looked after and will be back if ever taking a trip to the space centre again

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • We Buy Any Car Leicester Abbey Park - 128m away
  • The Broadway Bar & Grill - 165m away
  • Greggs - 95m away
  • Shine Hand Car Wash - 84m away
  • Arnolds Motorcycles - 119m away
St Martin's Coffee Shop

Cank St, Leicester LE1 5DG, UK

4.7 (842 reviews)
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P: 0116 243 8716

Another great visit to this fantastic independent coffee - always great food, service, and always such a lovely vibe to hang out and grab coffee, brunch or lunch (turns into a Crafty Burger in the evening). Great for a day date, group hangout or evening working / business lunch. Try their specials - these change regularly so do go back! Outdoor seating is available, which is lovely in the sunshine. Have supported this business for years now and it never fails to impress

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

An integral pillar of Leicester’s food scene. Unrivalled value, portions, flavour, atmosphere and people, this place has stood the test of time and gives the St Martins area its buzz. Clearly a thought out restaurant it has an ethos and relaxed nature and the experience is nailed every time, I’m content, sated and can’t wait to come back again. Coffee is superb as well, pork belly bites in particular are worth getting. We often do not book as there is a lot of space but Saturdays for 4 or more could be busier. For breakfast brunch lunch or dinner, this is the place.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very friendly and fast staff. I paid £14 for the hot chocolate and waffle. And, I still had enough left overs to take home. 100% recommended!

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The staff were absolutely outstanding for our visit on Saturday. We were a large party of 7 adults, 4 small children and a dog, and they welcomed us in without hesitation. The staff were highly attentive to all our needs, our orders came quickly and the food and drink was simply outstanding. It was just what we needed after some long journeys and terrible weather outside. We will definitely be back! 10/10.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Highcross - 139m away
  • St Martins Square - 41m away
  • King Richard III Visitor Centre - 108m away
  • Leicester Cathedral - 159m away
  • Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Leicester - 61m away
Olivia's at the Outwoods

Woodhouse Ln, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough LE11 3YG, UK

4.5 (240 reviews)

P: 01509 890200

Can't fault it at all. Coffee is strong and served at right temperature. Cakes are to die for and you probably would if you had too many of the delicious Cruffins (muffin/croissant). Go in when working on site for some reasonably priced refreshment and to meet all the lovely dogs. Friendly staff always attentive, free drinking water, plenty of seating inside and out and quite clean to say its in the woods and full of walkers, dogs and dirty boots. Great place to relax after a walk around the Outwoods. Last visit included a great breakfast of sourdough, scrambled egg and lime pickle avacado😋

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Try it, it’s good! After a couple of visits, this one of my favourites, located in the beautiful Outwoods, this place is very popular with walkers (with or without dogs), complete with prompt service, delicious food, good cakes. The place welcomes you with the bar on entry, the coffee is fresh, the food is tasty, friendly staff are on point, keeping the place clean and moving smoothly. This is a dog friendly cafe, so you can bring them inside. The floors are hardy so muddy boots are allowed in bad weather. Free self service water is available when required. For kids, there’s a small park just outside, and in summer the outdoor seating will keep you in the scenery. A lot of cafes could learn from this place.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a Fantastic little walk round the outwoods today. Arrived at 9am, carpark was quite but busy when we left. We enjoyed a coffee and cake at Olivia's. Would highly recommend. Good friendly staff, efficient and reasonably priced. The cafe is also dog friendly

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Really nice cafe. Tasty (& some massive!!) pastries on offer, decent coffee. It's not cheap but it is yummy and I love how dog friendly they are. A great place to visit if you're walking in the Outwoods or Beacon Hill.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Outwoods, Leicestershire - 352m away
  • Outwoods Woodland Car Park - 56m away
Coffee Maison no.121a

121a Evington Rd, Leicester LE2 1QH, UK

4.7 (226 reviews)
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P: 0116 319 3313

Really lovely hot chocolate and pancakes! The server was really nice too and free WiFi is always a bonus.

Anonymous - 4 years ago

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 😋

Anonymous - a year ago

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!!!!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

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.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice small coffee place. Staff friendly, food fresh and found a place to sit easily- I went around 10.30am. Would happily visit again.

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
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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
Bondade

111 Queens Rd, Clarendon Park, Leicester LE2 1TT, UK

4.6 (109 reviews)

P: 07555 490648

Lovely little eatery on Queens Road. We ordered the chilli and paneer tikka and nacho loaded fries (vegan). Both dishes were well presented and tasty. Staff are friendly and polite. The menu is all vegetarian or vegan so loads of options as a vegan. Great atmosphere, very chilled. Definitely will recommend.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This place is a vibe. First time visiting after passing by many times and was very impressed by the food, service, decor and friendliness of all the staff. Nothing was too much and all the dishes were fresh, tasty and interesting. Great value too, I thought. Keep up the great work. Look forward to trying out the new menu items! (P.s. students and blue light card holders get 10% off.)

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Adorable small spot on Queens Road. We initially stopped in there as it looked quite cosy and it was pouring with rain outside. Not only was the pumpkin spiced latte amazing, but the staff members were really kind. For those who are voracious readers like me, they also had a small shelf stocked with books that customers are free to pick up and peruse. The menu looked delicious, so even though we didn't try any of the cuisine, we will definitely be returning for brunch at some point. I believe the menu is also all vegetarian/vegan.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really lovely cafe: friendly staff, great food and reasonably priced. Love that it's all vegetarian/vegan! Will be bringing my friends here for sure.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's Local - 77m away
  • Geeta Bhavan - 80m away
  • Pavlos Kebabs & Pizzas - 19m away
  • Sask Optics - 23m away
  • Costa Coffee - 40m away
La Maison Cafe (Leicester)

43 Abbey St, Leicester LE1 3TE, UK

4.7 (805 reviews)

P: 0116 431 5524

Welcoming staff and importantly polite and respectful. Every table has a buzzer should you need their attention. The food was awesome, top notch and tasted delicious. We came for breakfast and ordered across the category. Coffee can be better, am sure the team will work on this. Overall good value for money and we would be back with friends!!

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What can I say - the best karak chai, waffles and french toast I have ever tasted! The loaded fries were amazing - very generous portions and value for money. Staff were super friendly and welcoming. Great location and atmosphere - will definitely be coming back again!

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Stopped by for a quick bite on my lunch break and was amazed by the incredible food, service and atmosphere of this cafe. The staff are absolutely lovely and there was low, modern music playing in the background. Right next to NCP car park and the cafe even gave us discount on our parking ticket! Will definitely be making this cafe a regular stop by!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely brunch today with my family..great food, everything was fresh and well presented. I highly recommend it. We were made welcome and the food, staff and service was excellent. Thank you.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • TROPICAL SUPERMARKET - 4m away
  • Steak & Lounge Restaurant - 4m away
  • Yours Supermarket - 293m away
  • Haymarket Shopping Centre - 320m away
  • Dulux Decorator Centre - 64m away
Bru Coffee and Gelato Leicester

20-22 Granby St, Leicester LE1 1DE, UK

4.4 (1,374 reviews)
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P: 0116 251 9667

Bru is a lovely, friendly place to come to on your own, as well as with others. The coffee is really tasty and better value than offerings from chains. Their toasted sandwiches, cakes, waffles and gelato are all really good. And they are open later than other cafes. Macy and the other staff make you feel welcome.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I went Bru for the first time today and I had such a wonderful experience. I was served by Macy and she made the experience all the more better. She was kind and I felt very welcomed and its one of the better cafe experiences I’ve had in recent times. I will definitely be coming here again.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A Delightful Experience at Bru I recently visited Bru and had a fantastic experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel right at home. The service was fast, which was great since we were on a tight schedule. The cafe itself is beautifully decorated and has a cozy, inviting atmosphere. It’s a lovely place to relax and enjoy a meal. I ordered the full English breakfast, and it was delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing, from the crispy sausage to the perfectly scrambled eggs. Overall, Bru is a wonderful place with friendly staff, quick service, nice decor, and great food. I highly recommend it and will definitely be back!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Just want to start by saying the coffee in bru is amazing I would recommend the pistachio iced latte, Maria and Jenny where absolutely amazing, big smiles on their faces as I walked in, and showed me how to use the bru app in order to collect points. Amazing experience.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The waitress complimented my earrings. Very sociable and polite. Relaxing vibe. Chai Latte 🤌🏼

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Subway - 35m away
  • Tesco Express - 72m away
  • NatWest Leicester Granby Street - 60m away
  • German Doner Kebab - 33m away
  • ISKCON Leicester - 19m away
&KITH

32 Granby St, Leicester LE1 1DE, UK

4.4 (751 reviews)

P: 07513 678657

Ordered the hot honey fried chicken and waffles. It was so yummy! I could eat the chicken on its own, so flavourful! Would definitely come back to try the other items on the menu.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice place to hang out with friends. We ordered the Short Rib Waffle and it was tasty. The rib was tender and juicy fall off the bone. And garlic mushroom went well with the rib and waffle. Sweet and savoury in the same bite. The potion size was huge so it is good value for money. I ordered the Iced Dragon Fruit Matcha, very pretty to look at and it tasted great too. Overall experience was really good and I would recommend this place 👍

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The restaurant offers modern Indian cuisine. Although the food selection is limited, the taste is very good and there are a lot of beautiful desserts. Waffles are his specialty, and the quality of the different coffees and other drinks is very high. There are also cocktails.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Farouk runs an amazing business with great staff. We were greeted by himself and seated for a group of 7 hungry gym goes who just trained for an hour previously. Staff were friendly and very welcoming as well as owner Farouk looking after our service personally and catering for both my brother and a friends birthday. The food was sensational! Great selection on the menu which is clear and precise with very tasty options for vegetarian and non vegetarian diners. I’m glad we went early as the restaurant was quick to fill which speaks volumes about my overall review. A place to be visited by anybody in Leicester town. 10/10

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I visited &kith today with my Son and I was really impressed with the food and service I received. I heard about this place from my Nephew so I came all the way from bham to see whether it was good as he made it sound and he was not wrong - The food was 10/10 and so was the service ! Special mention to Farooq who was extremely helpful and went above and beyond with the excellent customer service he gave which made the visit worth my while . My Son has severe Allergy to all Nuts (Has Anaphalaxia) and is intolerant to Dairy so Farooq kindly gave us a bespoke service where he was very attentive and listened to my request very carefully and in the end was able to deliver a delicious brunch sweet and savoury accommodating to my son’s dietary requirement . He delivered food customised to my son’s dietary requirements which I am really grateful for. I am appreciative of Farooqs kind gesture especially because we have previously experienced bad experience visiting other food places in the UK with his allergens - often restauranteurs are hesitant to accommodate to my sons needs such as places like Karak chai in Birmingham who refused to serve my Son because he had Nut allergy as they are afraid that Allergy would occur so did not want to take any risks! However At &Kith Farooq embraced the challenges despite the situation and came up with delicious food for every single one of us ! Honestly I would recommend over and over again! Thank You &kith will definitely be visiting again and I have already recommended to my family and friends !

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
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  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Subway - 19m away
  • Tesco Express - 42m away
  • German Doner Kebab - 17m away
  • Bru Coffee and Gelato Leicester - 28m away
  • ISKCON Leicester - 31m away

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