"The brunch is what brings people in, and it's among the better options on the high street. Coffee is done with enough care not to let the food down."
24 High St, Stroud GL5 1AJ, UK
Golden Sheep roast in Gloucestershire, and this Shambles market stand is where you drink the results. Michael has tasted every batch since founding the roastery in 2018.
Fire & Flow on house espresso, a Cotswolds roaster whose founder has twice been a UK Barista Championship finalist. Guest coffees rotate across both espresso and filter, making this Stroud's most seriously coffee-minded room.
An independent bakehouse on Bridge Street where the coffee earns its own conversation. Worth stopping for the cappuccino even if you're not hungry.