The 30 Best Cafe in Leicester

“Top food in Loughborough! Food was faultless. The Rucola pizza was lovely and can’t wait to try more from here! Small bites were great too, came with dips and full of flavour. Reasonably priced, and lovely staff. Quite a small restaurant so can get crowded however a lovely atmosphere when quiet.”

“Amazing food with a variety of items on the menu. Excellent vegetarian and vegan options. The coffee is a must! Friendly staff and I'm glad he made me keep the pomegranates on the Deluxe Avocado toast, he was right!”

“Had an amazing afternoon tea with a friend. Our first time in Rearsby and loved the 300 year old pack bridge and our little walk after a fantastic tea. Served on the most beautiful vintage china, with vintage linen and cutlery. That in itself was so special, but what stood out was how fresh the sandwiches were, how melt in the mouth the cakes were and how delicious the overall tea was. The staff were so friendly and helpful and sitting in the room felt very intimate and cosy. I found this place online as one of the best afternoon teas in Leicestershire and it does not disappoint. Really perfect, thank you. I shall be bringing the husband back with me and cannot wait to visit again. Thank you.”

“Lovely place with friendly staff. Had tuna mayo sandwich which was really fresh on lovely bread. The banana loaf cake was excellent as well. Another visit - the beef, rocket and horseradish sandwich is divine!”

“If you are in Leicester you must visit this place! Not only is the food and hospitality at a high standard. The atmosphere here is so relaxing and calm as if you were at a fancy place. We tried the afternoon tea and honestly it was worth every bite! Can’t wait for my next visit!”

“Great place to hang out with friends.”

“Fantastic caffe, clean and vibrant atmosphere. Food is great and free. All you do is donate what your heart tells you”

“Love this place, awesome staff and amazing coffee and a nice area out the back to relax while drinking your coffee”

“We had brewsters cater for us for a family party. They were very reasonably priced and delivered the food on the day. I was especially pleased with the variety and quality of the buffet that they provided!”

“Really nice little Coffee Shop based within the Garden Centre. Serving '200 degrees' coffee beans - always a winner with me! Small menu. Great selection of hot and cold drinks. Big selection of cakes too. Recommended.”

“We enjoyed a lovely breakfast today at Malt Mill Coffee and Bakery. The coffee was perfect strength and temperature with extra special touches of grated chocolate on the top. The breakfast burger was 10/10 with a delicious homemade burger patty and perfectly cooked eggs. I myself felt like something a little lighter and I was very impressed by the homemade marmalade on sour dough. We enjoyed the warm homely environment with plenty of beautiful antique posters and mood music. A beautiful was for some Aussie travellers to start their day. Thankyou so much . Justine, Vaughan and Asha”

“Family have just had a fantastic Sunday meal. 7 adults, 2 children. The staff were lovely attentive yet unobtrusive. The food was lovely, plentiful and served hot. Good value. The menu was a Sunday lunch /Dinner range. A much larger menu is available through out the week. Thanks to all the staff and Maz.”

“If Valhalla had a bar, The Metal Monocle would be it. Walk through the doors and you're instantly transported into a world where gears grind, tankards clank, and riffs reign supreme. The decor is a glorious fusion of brass, leather, and industrial grit just like a war machine built by Iron Maiden and Jules Verne. The beer selection? Heavy. Live music and the DJ? Pure carnage. Staff are total legends. Whether you're rocking leather, lace, or goggles, The Metal Monocle is the place to drink, rage, and raise horns in the name of all things heavy and weird. \m/ Stay brutal, Leicester. \m/”

“Very nice pub, a place with character and with a great selection of beers & lagers: I tried and loved Shiny. Very friendly service as well, which is always a plus!”

“Hidden gem this place, me and the family have visited many gaming lounges / table top places over the years and in our opinion this place is the best, staff very friendly and welcoming and the decor is just as impressive”

“Staff were friendly and helpful as were the guys that delivered the goods. The quality of the Dining Chairs and Divan Bed Set are really good we are very pleased with the whole experience. To top it all it was one of our local High Street stores.”

“What a wonderfully warm and welcoming atmosphere! Last night, I was looking for somewhere to take my Mum and Aunt to have a chilled catch up over a small bite to eat. Google presented Audrey's! I always thought it was a wild cocktail bar but to my surprise, during the day, it's a beautiful coffee shop with the most chilled vibes. We ordered soup of the day (vegan) and Cauliflower (buffalo wing style) with jerk seasoned fries. The food was just so delicious, wholesome and warming which is what we needed coming in from the cold. If I worked in Leicester City Centre, I'd be booking this place for lunch! Either for a work colleague's birthday or just a chilled out bite to eat before hitting the afternoon grind. £25 total spend on 3 people is an absolute bargain for the quality of food and ambience of the place. Will definitely be visiting again really soon! It's a shame I can't add videos to this review because the photos just doesn't do this place justice!”

“My first visit with friends last night and i wasn’t disappointed. The staff were all lovely and helpful, with great banter with them which helped create a lovely atmosphere. The food was fantastic, I had the beef wellington starter and crab and prawn risotto, followed by the salted sponge and I can’t recommend enough. Good wine menu and the promesa Rioja reserva was superb. One of our group had the filet steak which I was lucky enough to try and it simply melted in the mouth ( will have this I think next time I come). Heard about the legendary Sunday dinners so will be back to try this as well.”

“Will and his team were fantastic. I was in a dilemma after being let down by a couple of cleaners. Will was competitive on price despite being an urgent job and really looked after me on the price. This is an honest business only charging what is required and not over the odds. The results were amazing. I am so satisfied with the quality of work, price and the professionalism. I will definitely be using you guys again. Thank you so much for helping me at short notice.”

“Brilliant meal as always, Staff are very helpful, especially accommodating when you have gestational diabetes, they are happy to amend menu for others needs.”

“So ordered a steak baguette with chips and a 12 inch Mexican pizza. Took about 10 mins , the baguette was that good I nailed it so unfortunately no picture. The chips were hot and I got hot sauce on . The pizza was good but tasted like it was a shop pizza , think its the base that let it down. Total cost 14 quid”

“First visit tonight,been recommended by a couple of friends, so thought we would give it a try. We were not disappointed... We chose the 5 course blind taster menu. Given the choice of main...pork,chicken or vegan. Wow!!!!! Each course was superb. The service was excellent, attentive staff. Each course flowed nicely, and the table next to us had the wine pairing, which they said was great. A good wine and beer selection. Very impressed and highly recommended. A good idea to book a table as Friday and Saturday are very busy. Pleasantly surprised when the bill came,absolute bargain for the quality of food and service.”

“Our group went there after a local walk and we couldn't have had a better choice. Lovely pub with friendly and helpful staff. The food arrived in no time and was absolutely delicious. There also was a tempting choice of real ales which unfortunately we couldn't try as all of us were driving.”

“Great good, friendly staff and nice atmosphere.”

“We got a treat from my sis in law for Christmas and we loved it. Service crews are approachable and very welcoming , foods are brilliant and it's worth to keep coming back. Highly recommend”

“Probably the best independent cafe bistro in the city. Tucked away behind the Highcross, its a minute walk from the Clock Tower. Amazing food and service. All is cooked there and then with quality ingredients and generous portions. Staff are fantastic. Great music and decor. Has a friendly and laid back vibe. Check this out in my opinion and you will be coming back.”

“We can not thank Giuliana, Morgan and the Amici team enough for such a wonderful evening! All of our large family of 11 were amazed at how fantastic the food, service and atmosphere was. We can not recommend Amici highly enough. Thank you so much!! X”

“Phenomenal food, outstanding service. Hard to find restaurants with such a persona touch. A must visit- already planning the next trip back .”

“Food quality is good. Staffs here are very kind hearted. Perfect for friends or family reunion.”

“VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED God bless the owner and the staff always looking after me from day one. Had their paninis today which were absolutely amazing. My sister had ordered their English breakfast which was very filling and wholesome. Feel really proud how far they have come from a very humble beginnings. May God the almighty bless the entire family and staff at Cafe La Blanche immense success and prosperity.”