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Cafés, Brunch & Coffee in Leicester

Leicester does brunch well, and most of it is right in the centre. Locale in St Martins does organic brunch plates from £9.50 with vegan options, Mrs Bridges Tea Rooms in the Lanes has a proper upstairs parlour for afternoon tea, and 200 Degrees on Market Street pours speciality coffee across a 90-seat room in an old Art Deco store. Out in Stoneygate, BAYT does pour-over and fresh bakes at a calmer pace. For something with a view, Phoenix Café Bar sits beside the independent cinema and has a rooftop terrace, good for lingering over cake. If you need space for a birthday or a group, Cosy Club in Highcross has kids menus and a private dining room, and Mrs Bridges takes party bookings too. Fancy a longer trip out, the Canalside Heritage Centre in Beeston has lunch in the gardens by the River Trent, weather allowing.

✓ 7 places✦ From £9.50