The Lincolnite readers ranked their favourite cafes and coffee shops in the city, and local people have championed independent businesses in abundance.
More than 300 people took part in a fun 24-hour vote on The Lincolnite’s Facebook page, each suggesting their favourite tea and coffee haunts.
Tuck yourself in with a hot cup of Joe, and plan your next cosy cafe call with the top 15 most recommended shops in the city:
Recently under new ownership, Coffee Bobbins is a cosy and very popular tea room at the base of Steep Hill. On the menu is a selection of light lunches, homemade cakes (which often gain window attention for their size and creative decorations), teas and coffees. Coffee Bobbins was the most voted-for business by The Lincolnite readers.
The Angel is one of the most interesting coffee shop settings in the city, situated within an old vestry hall. It boasts a small menu of freshly made light bites accompanied by baked goods from local bakeries. It claims on its Facebook page to be the friendliest coffee shop in Lincoln!
Bar Unico
Bar Unico owner Giovanni. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Sneak Peek: The Gelato selection at Bar Unico. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite.
Bar Unico is an authentic, family-run bar bringing classic Italian coffee, light lunches and sweets to Lincoln. On the menu is freshly-made biscotti, pastries, gelato, pizza by the slice and more!
200 Degrees is one of the latest additions to the Lincoln coffee scene, opening its first shop and barista school in the spring of 2019. It’s located in the newly redeveloped Cornhill Quarter and offers breakfast and lunch as well as its signature coffee, roasted at… you’ve guessed it, 200 degrees!
Coffee Aroma
Photo: Coffee Aroma
The owner of Coffee Aroma has recently put the business up for sale.
This rabbit warren of a coffee shop has won numerous awards, including 2nd place in the Guardian’s Best 10 Coffee Shops in the UK. As well as speciality coffees, it serves light bites, cakes, beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks.
The Garden Tea Room serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee. It’s also available for parties and boasts a quaint conservatory setting for a number of tables.
Peony Tea Parlour
Jade Hawkins. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Peony Tea Parlour on Burton Road in Lincoln. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Peony Tea Parlour is the new sister cafe to The Garden Tea Room in North Hykeham. It’s situated on Burton Road in uphill Lincoln and boasts a friendly vintage theme. Owner Jade Hawkins previously spoke to The Lincolnite about her second cafe, which pays tribute to one of her favourite flowers. It sells cakes, sandwiches, wraps and bagels, as well as a range of tea and coffee.
Grand Coffee House
The Grand Coffee House at Lincoln Central bus station. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The Grand Coffee House opened alongside the city’s new bus station and provides the perfect refreshment service to commuters. It serves hot and cold drinks, light bites, pastries and sandwiches.
Caffe Portico
Photo: Cafe Portico
Where: The Terrace, Grantham Street, Lincoln, LN2 1BD
Caffe Portico is tucked behind upper High Street and is popular for its events, and pizza nights every Friday. It gained a spot in the top 15 for its coffee, but you can also enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and more and the multi-cultural cafe.
Daisy Made Farm
Photo: Steve Smailes
Where: Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5SA
Daisy Made is famous for its real dairy ice cream, made fresh on the farm. But its cafe also sells a range of delicious hot drinks and meals. There’s plenty of entertainment nearby too including the Daisy Made cows, play area and crazy golf.
The Tudor High Bridge cafe is one of Lincoln’s most iconic buildings. It was built over the River Witham circa 1160, the only bridge in England with buildings still upon it. High Bridge sells a range of coffees from Lincoln business Stokes, as well as whole and grounds beans to take home. There’s plenty on the menu if you’re peckish too.
Also check out the Stokes cafe at The Lawn, where the Lincoln company operates from.
The Stokes cafe at The Lawn. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Madame Waffle
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The upstairs area of the waffle bar, overlooking High Street. Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Madame Waffle offers a variety of sweet and savoury waffle dishes alongside speciality coffee from Square Mile Roasters London and fresh loose leaf teas. There’s also a selection of freshly-made pure fruit juices on the menu.
This is not just coffee. It’s craft and coffee! The Craftea Cafe serves delicious tea, coffee and light bites and hosts regular craft clubs and classes.
Rising Cafe
Rising Cafe is located in the Alive Church on Newport, Lincoln
Pimento is a vegetarian and vegan tea room in the popular Steep Hill area of Lincoln. It’s a popular destination for visitors interested in historical artictecturhe in uphill Lincoln. The sitting room is built on top of a Roman wall! Pimento serves breakfast, lunch, drinks and coffee — all vegetarian.
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Marc Jones, the re-elected Conservative Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner, said that his work is not done, as he’s looking forward to a further three years in the role.
Mr Jones won with a 57.9% majority of the poll from the first round of counting, with 102,813 votes from a 31% turnout. A total of 177,528 votes were placed county-wide.
The nearest candidate was Labour’s Rosanne Kirk, with a 19% share of the votes, with Lincolnshire Independent David Williams securing the third spot with 10%.
The breakdown of the votes cast on Thursday, May 6, and counted on Saturday, may 8, was:
Marc Jones (Conservative) – 102,813
Rosanne Kirk (Labour) – 34,310
David Williams (Lincolnshire Independent) – 18,375
Ross Pepper (Liberal Democrats) – 10,172
Peter Escreet (Reform UK) – 6,101
Marc Jones: “More work to do”
“It’s very gratifying to have concluded today on the first count, that was a really positive thing for what I’ve delivered so far,” said Mr Jones.
“But I’m under no illusions having spoken to many around the county there’s an awful lot more work to do.”
He said he wanted to assure the public that “nothing was taken for granted”.
Rosie Kirk – Labour – 2nd place
Labour’s candidate Rosie Kirk said she was “thrilled for her party” across all three elections that had taken place in Lincolnshire this week.
“The votes that we got was incredible. Our message got through and to actually come second in a Conservative county is really great,” she said.
However, she added that there were “lots of questions that still need to be asked” and promised to keep up her scrutiny of Marc in his role.
Ross Pepper – Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat candidate Ross Pepper said the result was not “entirely unexpected”.
However, he said he was proud of the three Liberal Democrat councillors that had won seats in the local elections at Lincolnshire County and City of Lincoln Councils.
“I’m ready to work with them for a better Lincolnshire and a better Lincoln,” he said.
“In a Conservative heavy county we did a really good job of getting the Liberal Democrat message out there… and we continue pushing that message through local campaigning in the future.”
David Williams – Lincolnshire Independents
David Williams, the Lincolnshire Independents PCC candidate congratulated Marc Jones on his victory but said it is “not a surprising outcome”.
“I’m really pleased to have run for the post, because if I hadn’t have had a go to do a job that I really would have relished then I would have looked back and regretted not having taking the opportunity.”
Peter Escreet – Reform UK
Peter Escreet, the Reform UK candidate also said the result “was as expected” but actually he was “pleasantly surprised,” saying that this is “just the start”.
“The real campaign is in three years’ time” where Mr Escreet wants to grow a majority.
Conservative Marc Jones has been re-elected to the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner role.
He won from the first round of counting with 102,813 votes from a 31% turnout.
The PCC oversees the strategy and finances of the force, and also hires and fires chief constables, who are responsible for the daily policing operations.
Mr Jones will be in the position for three years.
The breakdown of the results is:
Marc Jones (Conservative) – 102,813
Rosanne Kirk (Labour) – 34,310
Ross Pepper (Liberal Democrats) – 10,172
David Williams (Lincolnshire Independent) – 18,375
Peter Escreet (Reform UK) – 6,101
Here’s the live result announcement, the reactions and acceptance speech:
A man has died in a single car crash on Marsh Lane, Orby, near Skegness.
Lincolnshire Police were called to the incident at 5.16am on Saturday morning.
Officers found a black Audi S3 Quattro in a field opposite the Skegness Stock Car Stadium.
A 43-year-old man was found in the vehicle and paramedics said he had died at the scene. His next of kin has been informed.
Police believe the vehicle was coming from the A158 and it was heading in the direction of Orby, and that the collision could have happened between 3am and 5.15am.
Anyone who saw this vehicle between these times, or may have captured it on a dashcam, should call 101 quoting incident 49 of May 8.
A road closure is in place and police do not believe any other vehicles were involved.
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