What to look for
Cafés cover speciality coffee shops, brunch venues, traditional tea rooms, garden centre cafés, and bakery-cafés. The speciality coffee scene has grown significantly across UK towns and cities, with single-origin, third-wave roasteries serving alongside traditional cafés. Wifi, work-friendly, and dog-friendly are increasingly searched filters.
- Speciality Coffee Association credentials if speciality-led
- Food Hygiene Rating
- Wifi and laptop-friendly hours stated
- Brunch / weekend opening hours disclosed
- Dog-friendly outdoor or indoor policy
- Local roastery sourcing (signal of quality)
Typical pricing: £3-£5 coffee, £6-£14 brunch, £8-£20 light lunch (UK 2026)
Regulator / certification to look for: Food Standards Agency Hygiene Rating