Caffé Stop, Pickering

Visited by thiskey on January 6, 2008 1:15 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)

At the top of Pickering's main street is Caffé Stop, a haven for lovers of coffee and all types of hot drink.

If you're arriving in picturesque Pickering on the steam train, look no further than here for a pick-me-up.

A pink-shirted, bushy-moustached man surveys his coffee shop and chats happily to customers. He looks a little french, and his wonderful coffee shop feels a bit french as well; relaxed and friendly, replete with outdoor tables and plenty of hot drink options.

Caffé Stop, Pickering

In fact, I don't think I've ever seen a longer menu. Here is a tiny selection of coffee flavours: cherry tart, coconut cream, sugar daddy, and raspberry truffle. Gaudy to some no doubt, but I don't mind them (I tried the cherry tart latte... delicious!).

And of course there are all the standard coffee options in abundance, plus hot chocolates, smoothies, milkshakes, teas, and decaff varieties of everything. Much of it is Fairtrade, and this is clearly stated on the menu on a drink-by-drink basis.

Caffé Stop, Pickering

The owner takes a great deal of pride in this place. The menu, for example, advises customers that drinks take time to prepare (an indication of a really good independent coffee shop).

As expected, there is also food (which is very good), but this is without doubt an ideal spot for just a good mug of coffee.

There are a couple of comfy sofas, daily newspapers, and friendly waiter service.

Caffé Stop, Pickering -- a street in Pickering

There is a degree of fun in a visit to Caffé Stop.

It's a refreshing twist on café culture and one of the nicest coffee shops I've visited.

Caffé Stop
2 Burgate
Pickering

Tel. 01751 471 400

2 Comments

Ann Bowley :

Peter and Estelle are now open with a Bistro menu on Friday and Saturday nights (January 2010). Super food, bring your own wine. They are lovely hosts - they deserve to be supported - all th year round!

Permalink: February 6, 2010 9:14 AM

ms aims :

woo. love the new blog! awsome to see you still going strong.

amy

Permalink: February 16, 2008 11:52 PM

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