Whitecross Street Market, London EC1Y
Take your place in the queue of caffeine-deprived city workers, waiting patiently for rich, dreamy espressos on offer at the stall run by Britain’s Best Barista 2009 Gwilym Davies.

Nude Espresso, London E1
A cosy, unpretentious little place just off Brick Lane, boasting chessboards and fine, fine lattes.

Monmouth, London WC2H and SE1
A legend among the independent coffee houses, Monmouth Coffee Company has two small shops, where mobile phones are banned and coffee and the pastries are divine.

Flat White, London W1F
Get with the coffee in-crowd at the place that (naturally) does flat whites better than the rest.

Tinderbox, Glasgow G12 and London N1
Upbeat and great for people watching — with consistently good coffee.

Wellington Coffee, Edinburgh EH2
Kiwis are bringing their fantastic coffee culture to Scotland; locals say this place has the best in Edinburgh.

Boston Tea Party, Bristol BS1
Roasted in Somerset and always extremely fresh, take your cup to the gorgeous garden and enjoy.

Bettys, Harrogate HG1
It may technically be a teahouse, but coffee lovers flock to Betty’s too.

The Bowery, Headingley, Leeds LS6
Coffee goes brilliantly with art. Sample the cappuccinos at this relaxed art centre and café.

Arte Bianca, Tunbridge Wells TN1
Pick up an espresso when you pop in to buy your mozzarella and sample the taste of Italy.

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