Top 10 Coffee Shops for 2010
2009 was a successful one for British coffee and coffee shops. Gwilym Davies brought home the title of World Barista Champion and great independent coffee shops seem to be arriving thick and fast (particularly in London). If this blog's readership is anything to go by, it seems more and more people are enjoying independent coffee shops.
For me, I feel 2009 was the year when I started to understand what constitutes great coffee.
But, as always, Cosy Coffee Shops is not just about coffee, it's also about comfy, charming, friendly coffee shops. So with that in mind, I've nailed my colours to the mast with my first Top 10, for 2010. A difficult thing to do.
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Combining faultless coffee with style, friendliness, character, charm, a comfy sofa and decor which changes every 8 weeks is Tina, We Salute You. I fell in love on my first visit. Read more about Tina, We Salute You...
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A smashing coffee shop with a cult following. Run by Richard, who is just as pernickety about comfort, charm, character and friendly service as he is about coffee. Read more about Coffee Aroma...
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3 Monmouth Coffee Company, London A small but perfectly formed coffee shop in Covent Garden. Squeeze in to an ancient pew and enjoy some renowned coffee. Read more about Monmouth Coffee...
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Lou Henry's café serves the best coffee in the region. It's also a stylish, friendly, comfy place.
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The coffee isn't amazing, but in all other ways this is all I want in a coffee shop. The comfy seats, the rickity building and the friendy staff make this one of my favourites. Read more about Coffee Culture...
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6 Kilimanjaro Coffee, Edinburgh Great coffee and all-round a super coffee shop. Read more about Kilimanjaro...
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A smashingly friendly and charming place in Soho. Read more about LJ Coffee House...
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The owner is passionate about coffee and the place is welcoming, comfy and popular. Read more about Nude Espresso...
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A spacious and comfortable place in central Oxford, serving excellent coffee.
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10 Leoni, Malton, North Yorkshire The epitome of a down-to-earth coffee shop out in the sticks. Cosy, friendly and popular. And the coffee is good.
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There are many more great coffee shops, including some I have yet to visit. Hopefully this list is a good starting-point, if nothing more.
Happy hunting.
Tom.
January 2010.
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i have 2 favourite coffee shops one is in buxton,derbyshire called the cupcake boutique,it has great hot chocolates,a great little space and really lovely staff.my other favourite is vanilla kitchen ine tideswell in derbyshire.it does the best hot chocolate and coffee,i has a really nice friendly atmosphere,its all locally produced stuff and its in a lovely little village.
Also there is a new coffee shop in Brixton called Federation Coffee. Two kiwi guys opened it up and are passionate about coffee. It is really great - check them out www.federationcoffee.com
My favourite coffee shop is The Apple Tree at Barton Marina, near to Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire.
The coffee is just perfect everytime, and not suprisingly they are very popular. It is run by a young couple who are very hospital and all the staff are well trained! They offer a great range of teas and coffees and have a healthy lunch menu. They also have a deli with cheese and olives and fine foods and homemade cakes to die for!
I read recently they were named by the Guardian as one of the best coffee shops in the country, and they have their very important five stars!
The atmosphere is old and grand, and the large panoramic windows give a great view of the marina and the boats chunting by. It's a perfect place to escape to!
If you havn't been then you must go, but don't take my seat!
Well done on your great reviews, I'm getting around to checking them out!
Hi there, I think you guys have got to check out this new gourmet coffee Espresso Bar in Leeds.
It's run by a real Italian guy from Milan who has set up created a great athmosphere and serve an espresso that I have only tasted in italy. Opposite cafe is no longer the only espresso in town.
It's in the calls area and it's called La Bottega Milanese, they have a website too I think.
Congratulations for your good guides