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Chapter CaféLenton, Nottingham

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D Derby Rd0.3 mi from Lenton centrelast reviewed April 2026

The coffee on Derby Road is better than the neighbourhood expects, and locals know it. Consistent cups in a cosy room, with a following that comes back specifically for the espresso.

Lenton's neighbourhood cafe where coffee is taken seriously rather than tolerated.

4.9★★★★½(36)
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What we love

  • Espresso that regulars call top tier, consistent rather than occasional
  • Coffee and food held to the same standard; neither is filler
  • Cosy, unfussy room on Derby Road, built for staying a while
  • Local staple where the coffee earns its own conversation

Location

357D Derby Rd, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2DZ, UK

0.3 mi from Lenton centre

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