Sips and StoriesSmithdown Road, Liverpool

"Smithdown Road's most dependable local: coffee that's consistently well-made and a room that actually feels like yours to be in. Not a destination café, but exactly what a neighbourhood needs."

What we love

• •Runs latte art classes in-house, a real sign of craft investment
• •Reliably consistent espresso drinks, no cold or weak cups
• •Genuine community following among Smithdown Road regulars