Top Cafes in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Lincoln Arboretum Cafe
Monks Rd, Lincoln LN2 5HU, UK | Cafe P: 01522 801556
Rating: 4.7 (71) Price Level:
After hearing good things about the arboretum cafe we decided to give it a try. I'm glad we did. It was a surprise on just how good it was. The food is fantastic and the prices are very good too. Full breakfast and coffee for under a fiver. Everything is made fresh and you can customise to your liking. Poached eggs, fried bread no problem. The quality of the food is very high and I wouldn't be disappointed if I had paid double. I would like to say thank you to Tony for the service, very happy and helpful. This cafe would be great for 121 business meetings or meeting new clients.
Rating: 5 / 5
This place is a “must visit” if you are in Lincoln and wanted a great dining experience. The food, atmosphere and location are great for families, couples or just coming on your own to chill. We will be back!
Rating: 5 / 5
Great welcome & service by all those learning the trade, from taking food & drink orders, payment preparation & cooking of food, serving on this occasion a HUGE jacket potato, full to the brim of vegetarian chilli 'n cheese, salad & coleslaw! When asked by a friendly waiter "If everything was OK"? Full to brim & grinning, i said "the proof is on the plate, i've literally cleaned up thank you, it was d.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s" 😋 & off I went for a brisk walk around Lincoln's fabulous Arboretum
Rating: 5 / 5
Yes the food here is great. Kelsey served me she was lovely. As in really nice. It’s a training cafe but don’t be afraid, they are really good and looked after myself and my guest really well. I am proud to support that place and will definitely return and very soon. I have also heard the afternoon teas are exceptional. I wasn’t sure about ordering poached eggs because they are tricky but Kelsey assured me they can do them and they were great. The tea was in a non leaking teapot and the coffee was brilliant. Very happy. Thank you everyone
Rating: 4 / 5
It is a practice establishment so very seldom you deal with some young uptight servers with no sense of humour. But overall very nice food. Just struggling to find a parking spot.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- 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
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Arboretum - 235m away
- The Dog and Bone - 116m away
- Lincoln College - 275m away
- The Birdcage Pub Lincoln - 223m away
- St Hugh's Church, Lincoln - 492m away
Coffee Cats
12 The Strait, Lincoln LN2 1JD, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 4.7 (229) Price Level:
We booked our visit for afternoon coffee & cake. A limited number of seats adds to the appeal at this intimate cafe. The cats were lovely & had a whole arsenal of toys, climbing frames & bridges amongst many other things. It's nicely laid out & really is all about the cats. We enjoyed our time here & would say it's definitely worth a try.
Rating: 5 / 5
Great atmosphere, beautiful cats. Very quirky place. The owner was friendly and told us about all the cats and what their favourite toy was to interact with them. We had so much fun playing with them all. Tea and cake was nice too. Will defo be going again.
Rating: 5 / 5
A true cat haven. As a cat parent, I know how important it is to make sure your cats rule the place, and this was exactly the cafe's vibe. The cats are friendly and aren't stressed by the presence of strange humans. Had some good laughs playing with some of them and seeing one of the calicos become a basket cat! Loved the decor, the drinks and food and our host was very lovely, introducing us to the cats and teaching us tips and tricks on how some of them like to play. We had an amazing time, thank you!
Rating: 5 / 5
No complaints! Went for my birthday today. Never been to a cat cafe before, but reminded me of restaurants where stray cats are allowed to roam. Absolutely loved every moment of it. Cats were so friendly, and allowed me and my family to pet them within about 20 minutes of meeting. Clearly spoiled rotten, and staff interacted with the cats with us. Would recommend for a nice outing with friends or family.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little cat caffee. Easy to book and usually you get spots available during the week. Friendly atmosphere. We've had coffee and the shortbread which was delicious. You have books, games, all cat related. Definitely worth a visit if you are a cat lover
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Lawson's Bar & Bistro - 11m away
- The Jews House Restaurant - 14m away
- Lincoln Museum - 96m away
- New Theatre Royal Lincoln - 165m away
- Pizza Express - 86m away
Coffee by the Arch
Newport, Lincoln LN1 3DE, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 4.7 (384) Price Level:
What a fantastic little place for coffee! My friend and I had a brilliant time on our little coffee and cake excursion today! The lemon and white chocolate cake was absolutely phenomenal, the chocolate cookies oozing with chocolate chips! Superb coffee! 10/10.
Rating: 5 / 5
Very nice place a little gem. Great coffee, although different sizes would be great. Food is really great. Very busy. The best coffee in Lincoln. Super great staff. Dogs are very welcome and treated with love, and a free doggy treat.
Rating: 5 / 5
Love this little gem. Perfect place for sitting outside and watching the world go by. The Coffee blend is amazing with plenty of syrups to choose from (coconut latte a personal fav) Reasonably priced and a great bacon roll! Dog Friendly inside and out and puppuccinoson request. You'll struggle to get a seat on a sunny day but that speaks volumes! We love to come here as part of our weekend walks and even more so since the owners have a puppy!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little cafe doing breakfast options and pastries from 8am most mornings.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little cafe just next to The Arch in Lincoln. I had a lovely little brie and cranberry toastie, accompanied by a cappuccino, both delicious. The outdoor seating area was nice too. Busy, but not so busy that they were rushed off their feet. The staff were very friendly and handled the business well. Kudos to the place, I shall return on my next historical jaunt to Lincoln.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Duke William Hotel - 106m away
- Lincoln Castle - 382m away
- Lincoln Private Hospital - 353m away
- The Lincoln Hotel - 312m away
- Lion & Snake - 245m away
The boathouse
59M8+WJ, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 4.6 (123) Price Level:
First visit today and we will.definately be back!!! Great atmosphere, comfy seats, great coffee and huge almond and cherry scones🥰🥰🥲
Rating: 5 / 5
Great place to relax and unwind for an hour or so. The food was lovely, the service was great, will definitely make a return visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely place relaxing good views food superb and dogs allowed parking free great to watch skiing.
Rating: 5 / 5
Wow! What a place! The cakes were delicious!! The views of the lakes were beautiful. We sat and watched water skiing in the sunshine. We will definitely be back. What a find!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Have been here a few times now. The staff are always friendly and efficient. The food is very tasty and of good quality. Reasonably priced. It's great to sit outside and watch the water skiing on the adjacent lake. Will definitely go back soon. Would recommend a visit. Plenty of parking onsite.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Whisby Nature Park - 357m away
- Lincoln Golf Centre - 226m away
- The Natural World Centre - 374m away
- Couplands (Lincoln) Ltd - 328m away
- Lincoln Water Park - 278m away
Grayz Tea Room
6 Gordon Rd, Lincoln LN1 3AJ, UK | Tea House P: 07771 263472
Rating: 4.6 (188) Price Level:
The warm service and simple yet tasty comfort food made for a wonderful rest stop in Lincoln during our drive from York to London.
Rating: 5 / 5
Tucked away from the main street, so wasn't busy when we went. Very clean. Friendly staff. We had jacket potatoes with chilli, cheese and a side salad. Latte and a pot of tea that came with plenty of fresh milk. All very nice. Well worth a visit here to see the Victorian /Edwardian chemist's cabinets.
Rating: 5 / 5
A lovely friendly tea room. I had the best coronation chicken sandwich I have ever had at Grayz tea room. And the cherry on the cake is that they serve their scones warm!! The best way.
Rating: 5 / 5
Cosy friendly tea room serving a most yummy warm cherry scone with jam and cream and a pot of tea for just £5 Would definitely go again
Rating: 5 / 5
Great location in Lincoln overlooking the castle walls down a small alley, outside seating available and dog friendly too. The food was reasonably priced and good quality, staff were friendly and the food came out really quickly. I had the bacon and Brie panini while my wife and daughter had jacket potatoes with coronation chicken and tuna mayo, we also ordered some chocolate cake which was delicious. Great little find in the heart of Lincoln.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Good for Children
- Desserts
- Coffee
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Lincoln Castle - 138m away
- Lincoln Cathedral - 217m away
- White Hart Hotel - 67m away
- Gino's - 22m away
- Lion & Snake - 45m away
Coffee Aroma
The Guildhall, 24 Guildhall St, Lincoln LN1 1TR, UK | Coffee Shop P: 01522 569892
Rating: 4.7 (547) Price Level:
Quirky little coffee shop. Had a mocha which was excellent and really enjoyed it. Packed into a small space with steep stairs. With seating on the two floors above.
Rating: 5 / 5
It was a lovely break from Christmas shopping, although they have VERY steep stairs to navigate if you've got achy feet and lots of bags. The staff are lovely and made a great coffee recommendation 💕 . The outside doesn't look great, and I nearly walked on by, but it's certainly worth it!
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazing dog friendly place! Incredible exciting menu, the cakes were delicious and the fun mish mash decore plays really nicely with the small rooms scattered around. Service was prompt and friendly! Couldn’t be better.
Rating: 5 / 5
I recently visited Lincoln from the USA. Before my trip I did a bit of reading up on the local coffee houses and marked a few as "must visit." Oddly, a not-so-flattering review of Coffee Aroma is what made me decide I *must* visit. The reviewer sounded entitled, self-centered and unctuous...they had no problem with the coffee, the service or the ambiance. Apparently, they didn't like the music and kept turning it off so they could listen to their own. Anyone who has the audacity to walk into someone's place of business (or home!) and think it's OK to take control of the playlist or mess with the sound equipment shouldn't be allowed out in public. I found the music at Coffee Aroma to be absolutely perfect. As was the coffee, the tea, the hot chocolate, and all the cakes, croissants and toasties I consumed over the course of two weeks while I was in town. My only regret was not asking if the playlist is available on Spotify (if it's not, please consider it!) I will definitely be coming back--every day-- when I'm back in Lincoln this summer. I will miss not coming here every day!
Rating: 5 / 5
Great little coffee shop and the cakes were amazing. I liked the quirky style the cafe was set out and it gave it lots of character. Great coffee too.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Nearby Landmarks:
- Marks and Spencer - 99m away
- Waterside Shopping Centre - 123m away
- Primark - 63m away
- University of Lincoln - 464m away
- Home - 105m away
Madame Waffle
285 High St, Lincoln LN2 1AL, UK | Coffee Shop P: Not available
Rating: 4.7 (848) Price Level:
We had truly fantastic experience! Great food, service and the athmosphere. We were served by Hugo (so says the receipt) and he was very responsive and friendly. Absolutely will visit your place again :) thank you! Ps: coffee was superb, too! It’s a rare find lately
Rating: 4 / 5
Possibly the best coffee I’ve had in Lincoln so far. The menu revolves around dishes with waffles as the name implies. My breakfast was all well cooked and tasty, but my waffle was cold for some reason. The staff are all really good. Definitely worth a visit.
Rating: 5 / 5
Very friendly host and staff, we had vegan waffle and coffee. Would definitely recommend :)
Rating: 5 / 5
This cafe was my favourite place during uni, the staff are super friendly and it has such a cozy atmosphere. The food is amazing, offering both sweet and savoury waffles. They also do gluten free waffles and always ask whether it’s a preference an intolerance or coeliac. I’m really going to miss this place and would definitely recommend!!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- 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
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
Nearby Landmarks:
- New Theatre Royal Lincoln - 56m away
- Home - 88m away
- Walkabout - Lincoln - 22m away
- Tesco Express - 39m away
- Handsome Cabs - 84m away
Lincoln Cathedral Cafe
Lincoln LN2 4AA, UK | Cafe P: 01522 561654
Rating: 4.3 (237) Price Level:
Drawn in by the positive reviews, we were delighted with the (vegan) options. Service was brisk, by very professional and friendly staff and the food was nicely presented. The vegan spinach and falafel burger was generous and tasty; the soup thick and hearty. A great experience of a well-run cafe and we’ll certainly be back. Hopefully some of the vegan options make it into the year-round menu!
Rating: 5 / 5
Tried it for the first time, absolutely lovely! Had the french toast with bacon, scrambled eggs & maple syrup - super good. Dad loved his full english and said the black pudding was fantastic. Coffee is on the weaker side but still perfectly enjoyable. Very lovely ambience with outdoor seating, right outside of the majestic cathedral. You can also order & pay from your phone at the table which is very convenient (regular ordering and payment available). Prices in line with any other breakfast place in the area
Rating: 4 / 5
I went with my parents for a belated wedding anniversary, coffee & and cake. Salmon for me. Starting with my food. I found it very good, everything was cooked how I liked. I had the Salmon Salad. My mother had the banana and walnut cake, and my father had the carrot cake. From what they told me. Apparently, the Carrot Cake didn't really taste like Carrot Cake and after trying both. They tasted very similar, could be due to the method of how they make it. As for the atmosphere. If you come when quite it would be lovely, but even once a few tables are filled it can get very loud and clanky, need some sound proofing or something. Overall, it was not too bad, as I said my food was very nice. It was a shame the cake wasn't that good.
Rating: 5 / 5
Loved the food and the overall atmosphere. I ordered scones and Early grey tea, both were delicious. Loved the scones a lot, fresh and yummy! Definietely would go again. Also loved their Afternoon tea setting and offering but did not try it.
Rating: 5 / 5
Nice place to sit when the sun is shining as it’s lovely and peaceful with a great view of the cathedral.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Lincoln Cathedral - 101m away
- The Lincoln Hotel - 85m away
- Lincoln Castle - 312m away
- White Hart Hotel - 156m away
- Lion & Snake - 157m away
Stokes High Bridge Café
207-209 High St, Lincoln LN5 7AU, UK | Cafe P: 01522 513825
Rating: 4.4 (1240) Price Level:
A lovely and quaint place to visit. Nice to go somewhere that feels a bit traditional instead of all the usual chains. Food was nice, although limited selection, and the price was reasonable too. Coffee was excellent!! Staff all very cheery, friendly and helpful too. Would definitely recommend.
Rating: 5 / 5
Simply a great place for a coffee to go or a lunch inside. I tried the quiche and the pasty and all is nice. The cappuccino was great and staff very friendly. Nice to see the people in the small coffee shop play their own music.
Rating: 5 / 5
Today we visited Stokes High Bridge Café for a Birthday Breakfast. The service was fantastic by the waitress whose name we can’t remember. Very polite and professional. The breakfast wasn’t amazing but I would say it filled a hole. Slightly dry and the sausages could’ve been cooked a bit longer for me personally. All in all we had a lovely morning at Stokes High Bridge Café.
Rating: 4 / 5
Such a stunning old-fashioned building, the interior and exterior of the café is beautiful. Felt transported back to old England. The food was fresh, enjoyed the salad with the requested addition of the Lincolnshire sausage (as I had to try it whilst visiting Lincoln). The service was decent. Definitely worth coming here whilst in Lincoln.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Waterside Shopping Centre - 93m away
- Marks and Spencer - 50m away
- Primark - 20m away
- University of Lincoln - 467m away
- Starbucks Coffee - 84m away
Cosy Club
Corn Exchange, Sincil St, Lincoln LN5 7ET, UK | Restaurant P: 01522 401157
Rating: 4.4 (2549) Price Level:
First time here in a long while and was not disappointed, it felt posher than before! We had 4 small plates between 2 of us plus some flat bread which was a good meal. Love the cocktails here too, cherry bakewell is my favourite. Service staff were very attentive, well mannered and helpful. I love the decor, it's such a cool hip vibe. The food was delicious, loved the truffles, very tasty.
Rating: 4 / 5
I had the ravioli with garlic bread and a glass of red wine. The wine smelt of vinegar and was exchanged. I had a better wine for about £2 extra, but I didn't have to pay the extra. The garlic bread and ravioli were good, but I wasn't impressed with the portion sizes. All in all, a vibrant atmosphere, but I don't think it was worth £25.05.
Rating: 4 / 5
Great place to eat. Popular so best to reserve seats. Menu was great but we opted for sharers - so tasty… especially the mackerel pate - delicious. My only complaint… I could have eaten it all again it was so good. I had the lemon posset for afters!!! Gorgeous!
Rating: 5 / 5
A Cosy Experience with Perfect Service and Delicious Food 🍽️✨ Cosy Club was by far the best restaurant we visited during our trip to Lincoln, earning the maximum number of stars from us. While strolling through the town center, we were drawn in by the beautiful building with its high ceilings, and it didn’t take long before we decided this would be our Saturday dining spot. Later, I researched vegan-friendly restaurants in Lincoln, and Cosy Club was listed as the top choice—no surprise there! The food was exceptional, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with happy guests all around. But what really made our experience stand out was the staff. Our waiter made a minor mistake by seating us at the wrong table, but quickly corrected it and, as a gesture of goodwill, offered us free drinks. Later, my girlfriend’s dish arrived with the wrong type of pasta. The waiter was incredibly apologetic and, once again, went above and beyond by offering her meal for free. My daughter jokingly said, "If they keep this up, they’ll lose all their money and have to close down!" However, I strongly believe the opposite. I believe that as long as Cosy Club continues to deliver such excellent service, delicious food, and a great atmosphere, their customers will keep returning. We’ll definitely be back!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Marks and Spencer - 176m away
- Waterside Shopping Centre - 125m away
- Primark - 164m away
- 200 Degrees Coffee Shop & Barista School, Lincoln - 41m away
- Starbucks Coffee - 99m away