Sometimes it’s the simple pleasures that make a day — a good cup of tea, a slice of homemade cake, or a relaxed lunch in comfortable surroundings. Across Nottinghamshire, there’s a great choice of cafés and traditional tearooms offering just that. From welcoming village tearooms and countryside cafés to independent spots in market towns and city neighbourhoods, these are places made for slowing down and taking a break.
Whether you’re catching up with friends, stopping off mid-journey, or looking for an easygoing place to eat, this guide showcases some of Nottinghamshire’s best cafés and tearooms. Expect quality coffee, freshly baked treats, light lunches, and plenty of character — all served in friendly settings where you can sit back and enjoy your time.
This article includes venues we have visited and would recommend to friends and family, if a venue is not included in this collection then, most likely, we just haven't had the chance to visit them yet.
If you are a venue owner, manager or look after the PR / Marketing for a venue and are interested in being included in this collection then please get in touch