Top 5 cafes in Lincoln
Whether it's a cold winter's afternoon or a saturated blue skied-summer's morning, Lincoln has a range of antiquated and modern Cafe's to emulate the portrayal of the beautiful cathedral city.
1. Caffè Nero
Luckily for us, there are three different Caffè Nero's stationed in and around Lincoln. There is one in the St Marks Shopping Centre, inside Lincolns Waterstones, and one on the High Street.
With it's Pinterest-inspired interior design, Caffè Nero prides itself on its high quality coffee's, tea's, cold drink's and food. Ranging from an Americano and Caramelatte with Skimmed Milk, to Crushed Raspberry Lemonade and Triple Belgian Chocolate Frappe to Brie and Smoked Bacon Panini and Sweet Potato Falafel & Beetroot Houmous Wrap, Caffè Nero has it all.
2. Costa
Ever heard of Costa? Of course you have. And if you haven't, you have now. Costa is one of the nation's favourite coffee shops and the largest growing coffee shops in the UK.
Located in 6 different areas in and around Lincoln, Costa can be found in the Lincoln's High Street, St Marks Shopping Centre, Carlton Centre, Valentine Shopping and Mark Cl.
Costa sources 100% of its beans from farms certified by the Rainforest Alliance, meaning it supports the social, economical and environmental concerns of farmers and farm workers worldwide.
Now, if you hadn't heard of Costa you must have heard of Starbucks, right? Starbucks coffee-houses have become a beacon for coffee lovers everywhere - Starbucks has over 20,000 stores in 62 counties around the world, and is still growing!
Lincoln holds 3 of those 20,000 stores, located on the High Street, Tritton Retail Park and the Holiday Inn on the Brayford.
Starbucks offers a variety of hot and cold drinks, ranging from Eggnog Latte's and Mini Vampire Frappuccino to Cold Brew with Vanilla Sweet Cream and Iced Shaken Black Tea.
As well as a variety of foods, such as Super Scrambled Eggs, Tomato and Spinach and the Ultimate All Day Breakfast Sandwich.
The perfect destination for a spot of coffee and food on a rainy Sunday.
4. Waterstone's Cafe
Did you know that inside Lincoln's academic book retailer Waterstone's, lays an independent cafe? Well you do now.
Located on Lincoln's High Street, up the stairs of the ground floor is a primitive cafe, perfect for reading a novel whilst sipping on a black coffee and munching on a chocolate muffin.
5. Rising Cafe
Situated within Alive Church, Newland, Rising Café Lincoln is the perfect place to meet friends, enjoy delicious homemade food, treat yourself to a unique afternoon tea, or simply get some work done with a great tea or coffee at your side. With a menu ranging from £2 deals, to salads, sandwiches, meals and excellent deserts and hot drinks, there is something on offer for the whole family.
