"The brunch spot on Mercery Lane where the coffee is worth ordering for its own sake. Most people come for the food; the cup earns a mention on the way out."
12 Mercery Ln, Canterbury CT1 2JJ, UK
Canterbury's own roaster. Staff grind to order, advise on the beans, and the tasting notes on the espresso are specific and accurate.
Lost Sheep roast their own beans in Whitstable and run them straight through this kiosk. The setting undersells the coffee considerably.
Ten minutes south of the centre on Oaten Hill, where coffee leads and cardamom buns close the argument.