The 30 Best Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in Northampton

“Adorable Tiny Café - the Owner and team so friendly. Secret Gem of Bedford!”

“Soumya made us a customised plate for our family event. Every item on the plate was excellent. She was also very considerate an. accommodating to any requests we had.”

“Fantastic local cafe. Fry up is banging for the price, coffee is tasty and the staff are amazing.”

“What a great full English breakfast with tea and toast. My Partners bacon and egg roll was also very tasty with a nice cup of coffee. We will be back for more breakfasts and to try the extensive range of pastas.”

“Lovely staff who were very welcoming and the food was delicious. Great value for money and the portions were generous. Far better than big coffee shop chains. I recommend the grilled chicken and coffee frappe. Will definitely be returning!”

“So I was passing through Rushden and wanted a full English breakfast. Well I am so glad I stumbled across this place. Robert and Kirstie run a wonderful cafe. They also do a fish Tuesday special. Great service, fantastic food and very fairly priced. Highly recommended. It is up Hamblin Court off the High Street. Give it a try!”

“An afternoon where I am left feeling very proud of my ex colleagues. I visited Rich Beeby and Roxanne James to explore their new venture on Barrack Road. Cafe 1850 unsurprisingly oozes energy, ambition and wonderful customer service as this was at the core of their approach in our days working alongside each other at Royal and Derngate and Northampton Filmhouse. This lovely cafe was created virtually from scratch. Spotless and modern with a lovely vibe. It is a lovely little setting next to the Cathedral and is only 15 minutes walk from the town centre with good parking. I love a good homemade soup and the tomato soup with cheese toasties worked a treat. Still had room for a Lemon drizzle cake that was moist in texture and saturated with flavour. There are some great ideas being floated for special evening promotions. Well done Rich & Roxanne. I am proud of you. *****Update****** Visit 31/5/25 Afternoon Tea for my partner and I. Exceptional food and service.”

“I only recently discovered Ryan’s cafe and have loved it since. The staff are all so friendly ! The food is wonderful. I’ve only been for breakfasts so far, and they’re always ready quickly, great price, hot and delicious !! In the summer it’s lovely that you have the option to sit outside too! 10/10”

“Lovely service and good options for Breakfast and Lunch.”

“Great cafe, plenty of options for food and drink nice place to grab a bite for lunch. The staff are all lovely and made sure my every need was met, will be back for sure!”

“Amazing food, great service. Stewed Chicken with delicious dumplings to die for. Just the best place to eat in Northampton bar none - and so reasonably priced!”

“This was a random visit on a Saturday morning. I'd seen the signs on the road indicating a cafe so thought I'd drop in to see what the cafe had to offer. Initially we sat in the cafe but there was a faint smell of fat in the air so relocated outside onto the patio area. The sun was out on a warm March morning, stunning views over the fields watching the horses it was very peaceful and relaxing. The coffee came quickly (a good and hot coffee) but there was a bit of a wait for the bacon and sausage baguettes but when they arrived they were really nice. The staff were friendly and were attentive, definitely visit again.”

“Super nice place with a great atmosphere and fantastic food and drinks. Perfect in the summer to enjoy a good chinwag and take in some sun”

“First time we had been and definitely going back. The staff so friendly and the owner so helpful and let us pick from the menu for vegan option. Nothing was too much trouble , anything you wanted or adjusted from the menu they did for us. Everything cooked fresh, and local produce. Little little cafe that is tucked away but very popular so need to book in advance really. A little gem and loveky experience. Keep up the good work.”

“Don't know the area at all, walked round looked at a few coffee shops seemed pricey for a brew, and was all prepacked heat up behind the counter jobs. Saw a road worker by his van, asked him if he new any decent places for a fry up, he suggested hitchin lol. As I was walking away he said hang on there a place down there called star.. So ended up in here, very clean, nice and pleasant staff at counter waiting. Food prices on par with similar styled cafes. Good selection, food and tea came out piping hot and fresh. Can't fault anything. Will use again if in the area. Was eating on my own as only in area as motorbike having work done in the area. Felt welcome and didn't feel uncomfortable at all like you can eating in some places when on your tod. Thanks guys”

“Ordered 2 waffles, a biscoff and a chocolate one. They delivered the waffles within half an hour and they were absolutely delicious! The ice cream was lush and both waffles were amazing. I'll definitely be ordering again :) (They threw in a freebie sweets aswell, thank you.)”

“My favourite place to go not only in Raunds but Northants for a yummy breakfast or lunch! Always amazing service and delicious food! Always spending way too much money in here but so worth it! Also, amazing place for a special event! I had my baby shower here last night with an afternoon tea theme and it was so special! Thank you so much everyone :)”

“A cafe with an amazing view & fabulous non expensive offerings.”

“Food was lovely, and lots of it - really, really good value for money. Staff were really nice and took time to make you feel welcome. Customer area was SPOTLESS. The only thing I will say is, as an autistic adult I found the acoustics difficult, I had to use ear buds, however the food, cleanliness and genuine welcome means I will go again, even just for take away.”

“Such a cute cafe in Wolverton. Their coffee was very good, and the victoria sponge was delicious, seemed homemade. Very child friendly too. I'd highly recommend a visit!”

“Really delicious breakfast, lovely service, the man was very friendly. :) in a sea of chain restaurants, it was great to find somewhere independent to eat.”

“I had such a fantastic experience at Nour Maison From the moment we walked in, the staff were warm, welcoming and genuinely attentive without being intrusive. The food was outstanding – every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour. you can really tell a lot of care goes into the cooking and ingredients. The atmosphere is lovely: relaxed, cosy and perfect for a family meal / catching up with friends. The restaurant is clean, well-decorated and has a really nice buzz without being too noisy. Service was prompt, friendly and professional throughout, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. We will definitely be coming back and I’d highly recommend Nour Maison to anyone looking for great food, great service and a genuinely enjoyable dining experience.”

“Always a warm welcome when coming here. Great food, great drinks (hot and cold) and always good chat. Any fancies of a craving? Bing will always do his best to provide the food to fill the space, all you have to do is ask.”

“I couldn’t recommend enough the food is very good here and in a nice quite area of Northampton in the countryside good food and drink just of the side of the old rail way which you can also walk down and get some amazing sites in I couldn’t recommend it enough and will be back many thanks”

“Outstanding cafe for brekky, and the cakes looked great to. Really good quality ingredients for my full English. Great to see the community being a community.”

“What a lovely little village gem! It’s run by locals that live in the village, cute and old school cafe with homemade scones and coffee for only £3. Glad we walked into the village and 10-15 minute walk from canal”

“Me and my partner have been multiple times, and have always had good food and great service. We travelled around Vietnam in 2024 and Cafe Sen takes us back every time we go. We love the banh mi and spring rolls which we get a lot, or on a Thursday we’ll have Vietnamese pancakes on a special. Occasionally we’ll go for dinner and try noodle or soup dishes which are all lovely as well. I couldn’t recommend this place enough and the staff are all lovely.”

“This place is unbeatable for customer service, both from Simon and the restaurant staff. The atmosphere is amazing. Thanks”

“The service here is second to none. The food is fabulous. Drinks are lovely, a great selection . Really great quality and value . It's best to book .”

“We came here by chance for breakfast and had a wonderful experience. The food was very fresh and tasty, and the place has a soft Italian vibe to it. The staff were exceptionally attentive and nice, made our experience that much better! Highly recommend!”