I'm going to mirror Kristin's review here and say the same thing…read more.. I read online how this was the best dessert place in Coventry! But when I went... I didn't experience that at all. There was 1 young lad on staff and 1 older guy outside making some pretty interesting and impressive swirly dessert things out of some sort of liquid that he was squeezing into a vat of oil, I have to say that I was impressed! He seemed to be a PRO at making these desserts that looked similar to a pretzel but orange. I didn't try one but it looked great anyway - I;m just not a fan of fried things... The pictures online didn't mirror the inside at all. There wasn't a huge 'cake fridge' with all manner of cakes and desserts, I counted about 5 cakes that all looked pretty ordinary (sorry!) They did have a good selection of ice cream, but it didn't look like it was a popular item as you can tell when ice cream is fresh and a new tub swapped out every day, etc. Maybe I'm just being a bit too critical? Maybe I was supposed to sit down and order from the menu or something and they make it all from fresh? I don't know... I hope that's how it works anyway. I think going in with high expectations and then seeing, well... not a lot on display, that ruined the experience for me, so even if they brought out the best of the best cake in the World... It still would't have turned me around because my first impression was shattered. The ice cream tasted fine though, not amazing, but better than average.

First time going there; It is a nice place which offers freshly made waffles and cookie dough…read moreamongst other things, everything is prepared as you wait which is great. Presentation is excellent and main staff were quite helpful, also making suggestions. It is overall a quaint place with a diner setting, leather seating and generous portions great for one or two to share. There was also an outdoor seating area which was good for the current heat or an option of sitting indoors for a cooler atmosphere, many icecream flavours (similar to an Italian gelateria). Spread the word and go there yourself, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

This is an excellent airy and open Starbucks location located inside on the top floor of a New Look…read morein the Ricoh Arena shopping center. It is usually busy, as every Starbucks I've been to in the UK is, but it's easy to get your drink quickly enough. Sometimes there's no wait at all and you can zip right through! Seating can sometimes be limited, as a lot of business men take up tables for hours working and having business meetings. And sometimes the tables are in desperate need of being bussed... but all in all it is a great calm and chill location. The staff here are always very personable and sometimes even remember me! There is a nice collection of Starbucks mugs from their employees of places around the world they've visited. Aside from the annoying loud Skype conversations of people sitting near by, all in all I give this place 5 Stars. I wish they had longer hours though (due to New Look) Yay for Starbucks and their tasty drinks!

We had an hour to kill before having to go back to the train station, as all the tourist's…read moreattractions in Coventry centre had closed at 4pm, and so stopped here, since there did not seem any other place to go nearby for a hot drink. It was also very inviting as it was a nice sunny day, and they had tables outside. It's a shame as they are for smokers. What about non-smokers who want to enjoy the sun and warm weather outside? Unfortunately, we were also subjected to the smoking. I do not drink coffee for medical reasons, and so settled for the hot chocolate. Here, it is a shame again, as most coffee shops, the "hot" is missing, and often I have to ask for extra hot if ever I go again. It was very well presented, but it also was quite powdery, so not the best hot chocolate that I have tasted. Perhaps, it does coffee better but I shall never know. The decor is nice, clean and relaxing and uncluttered with wooden tables. Friendly service. Closes at 6pm, and they starting packing up the outside tables and chairs around 5.50pm, which suited us, as we were just leaving! They also get another star for very nice and clean, modern and pleasant toilet facilities.

A new chic cafe opened up on Warwick row. Very close to the train station offering an alternative…read moreto the vending machines and Starbucks at the station itself. Decent coffee. Decent service. Nice decor with typical Oregon trail pine looking furniture, staff in flanno & Edison bulbs. Would be great for a light business lunch or if you're trying to meet someone in the city centre without just defaulting to the pub.

Cute, quaint, quirky, cosy and homely little bookstore-come-cafe (:…read more It's average opening hours are 11-6 during which time you can grab a slice of cake, tea, coffee etc, have a peruse through some books, and chill on their big comfy sofa! I find a lot of coffee places just don't really want you stay and they have hard, uncomfy furniture to reflect that. But not here! This place often has events that extend its opening hours, too. My favourite is the 'big comfy folk club' which are folk and acoustic sessions hosted on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Next one is on 4th March and tickets are only a fiver! Brilliant intimate venue, and the performers usually stick around for a while afterwards which is nice (: OH ALSO, WINE! The big comfy book shop serves alcohol! Live music + book shop + cake + red wine = total winner. See you on the 4th!

I really like The Big Comfy Bookshop!…read more It is a quant used book shop that is family owned. The owner spent over a year compiling books to open his shop, and ever since has kept a good variety of books that are unique to customers, or a popular search result of a used book. There is always fresh coffee, tea options, beer and wine, and some sort of snacks like crisps or cake for sale. Seating is available to hang out with friends for a little while or to start tucking into your future purchase. Also I noticed that live folk music nights and game nights regularly occur here too! Great place!

Popped in to this quaint corner cafe today. Had their club sandwich (bacon, cheese, lettuce and…read moretomato) for £2.75. Nice service, good food, reasonable price. The breakfasts look good and they even do a full Irish (3 x bacon, 3 x sausage, 2 x eggs, fried bread, tomatoes, beans, 2 x bread & butter including tea or coffee added fried spuds and white pudding £6.00 ) along with the English! Not too much choice for lunches, but do burgers and pannini's (meatballs, hangover special, sausage savoury etc. £3.00). Will use again worth a try.

This is a new coffee place in the city centre. It has that American coffee house vibe and I loved…read moreit! Great date place or just somewhere to perch and do some work. Coffee ain't too bad either!

This is one of my favourite cafés in Coventry, particularly when taking my nieces and nephews for a…read morewander around town. It's family-friendly, is linked to the wonderful Coventry Transport Museum, and is excellent value for money. The manager used to run open mic nights in the evenings, which closed down for a while. Thankfully I hear they may be starting up again, a perfect drop-in for a summer evening. A brilliant array of drinks and snacks.

Absolutely delicious drinks! I came here twice while I was a tourist in Coventry! For my first…read moredrink I tried a tropical fruit tea with cherry bubble balls. It was so sweet and tasty that I had to force myself not to guzzle it down, and drink it slowly. I had to revisit the tea shop for another drink, because in my hometown we don't have any bubble tea shops like this one! On my second visit I had a bubble gum milkshake with blueberry bubble balls. This was my favorite drink. If I had more time in Coventry I would have returned again and again! I love the fun atmosphere of the shop with the bright colors! The staff was very friendly and helpful in recommending which bubbles go best with each drink.

Bubble Boba is THE most amazing bubble tea shop in the world!…read more I don't say that biasedly because I'm in there almost every day and have tried all of the drinks on the menu... But because it's The Truth! They use the best ingredients, straight from manufacturers in Taiwan, which is where bubble tea originated from; everything certified by the EU and UK laws. Both Bubble Boba shops (Coventry & Cardiff) are an experience within themselves! From the really cool and fun decor, to the knowledgeable and friendly staff... I've never had a bad experience! Except maybe from the UK weather! The drink flavours are fun and unique, and many say taste "Just Like Home"! I've only been able to find Hokkaido Milk Tea in California, but Bubble Boba has it, along with Classic, Taro and other traditional flavours. They even have their own range of Cheesecake Drinks which are out of this world! Who would have thought to drink a cheesecake for dessert!? Hands down, Bubble Boba is the best. But don't take my word for it... check out their 99.9% of 5-star reviews across all platforms. :) People drive for hours to get their hands around those sealed cups to pop a giant straw through it to obtain pure happiness! If you're craving an amazing delicious bubble tea... I'll see you at Bubble Boba!

Sweet staff. Very clean and well laid out space…read more Food is made with fresh ingredients and to order. Had the vegan breakfast, a GF cross bun, and cappuccino. Breakfast was quite satisfying: beans well cooked- creamy, not too sweet, nice portion; wilted spinach and grilled tomato was fresh and flavorful; hash browns were the best- thick, fried hard but not burnt, and fully cooked; mushrooms very flavorful but a little undercooked for my personal taste. Cappuccino was strong in coffee. Foam wasn't as smooth as I've had it elsewhere, but good strong coffee nonetheless. I'll come again during my next stay in Cov.

Lovely food here, not cheap but always scrumptious and big portions…read more Also a great selection of dishes and best of all desserts!

This is a lovely traditional english cafe offering the typical cafe food you would expect. You can…read moreget a full meal or a snack at a very reasonable price along with a hot or cold drink. The cafe decor is very 50s which adds to its charm.The cafe is in Riley square and is surrounded by free parking.

Farmers Fayre is a brand new independent farm shop and cafe situated in the Leekes store just off…read moreJunction 3 of the M6. With an existing store at Stoneleigh Park and a butchers in Kenilworth, this new venture, just three weeks old at the time of writing this review, is brilliant and worth the journey. The shop is stocked full of high quality local produce, most of which is from the West Midlands region - jams, chutnies, breads, meets, treats, local ales and beers - the list goes on. The cafe space is lovely with a mix of white tables, chairs and sofa seating, with open glassy and light decor, fun signs and an area with toadstool tables and seats for little children. There's also a cookery theatre at Farmers Fayre where there are cookery demonstrations. Added to this, free wifi courtesy of Leekes, this is a great place to chill out after shopping in the huge Leekes store. At the heart of this, the helpful and friendly staff at Farmers Fayre know what they're doing and are there to ensure each customer has a good experience. I wish these guys the best of luck as I only see them growing from strength to strength.