Leicester has some amazing cafes and on several occasions, I find myself thinking “I should have gone there or I forgot about that one”. I decided to put together a little Leicester City Cafe Directory. From Indian to Italian, we have a good selection.
I must admit even I have not been to some of these but now I have a list I will be working my way through them. Please check the cafe opening hours online due to the changing restrictions.
With BID Leicester (Business Improvement District) and the Independent Leicester campaign growing, it is worth downloading the Loyal Free App to collect stamps/get money off at some of these cafes.
6 Degrees Coffee House
Address: 108 London Rd, Leicester LE2 0QS
Phone: 0116 319 0020
- Hot and cold drinks including dirty chai latte and freshly prepared smoothies
- Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea
- The cafe has many volunteers and it was opened as a social enterprise of Open Hands Trust
200 Degrees Coffee Shop
Address: 10-12 Market St, Leicester LE1 6DP
Phone: 0116 319 2770
- Ethically sourced coffee made by highly skilled baristas
- Fresh food served including a range of vegan and gluten-free sandwiches, salads, cakes & pastries
- Barista courses available
Almeida Coffee & Juice Bar
Address: 5 Guildhall Ln, Leicester LE1 5FQ
Phone: 0116 261 9086
- Freshly made breakfast, lunch & brunch
- A variety of hot drinks, juices & fresh lemonade
- Homemade cakes
Bitsy’s Emporium of Awesomeness
Address: North Mills, The Mill by Graffwerk, Frog Island, Leicester LE3 5DL
Email: info@bitsysemporium.com
- Awesome homemade cakes and other bakes
- Hot drinks including ganache hot chocolate
- Breakfast & lunch bowls
Bread & Honey
Address: 15 King St, Leicester LE1 6RN
Phone: 0116 254 3779
- Fresh food cooked daily included soups
- Homemade cakes and locally sourced bread
- Hot chocolate using the best Belgian single-origin chocolate & supplier of premium coffee
- Open weekdays
Bryter Moon Deli
Address: Silver Arcade, Leicester LE1 5FA
Phone: 0116 251 7786
- Ground coffee and Homemade cakes
- Deli that stocks high-quality food and drinks, speciality bread, chutneys, jams
- Locally sourced produce
Bru Coffee and Gelato
Address: 20-22 Granby St, City Centre, Leicester LE1 1DE
Phone: 0116 251 9667
- Open late
- Serves a selection of hot drinks including fancy coffees
- Open late and served desserts including waffles
- Sandwiches & wraps
Cafe Conextion
Address: Belgrave Gate, Leicester LE1 3HR
- Fresh grounded coffee (apart from Decaf)
- Tasty selection of cakes and bakes including waffles
- Sells bagels, sandwiches and other lunch items
- Plenty of seating
Cafe Dido
Address: 12 Loseby Ln, Leicester LE1 5DR
Phone: 0116 225 0446
- A selection of hot & cold drinks
- Breakfast, lunch & brunch
Cafe Mbiriki
Address: 10 Carts Ln, Leicester LE1 5FL
Phone: 0116 253 6213
- Greek Cypriot background cafe serving an extensive menu with healthy breakfasts, snacks, greek platters
- Bread & Pastries freshly baked throughout the day
- Wide range of hot & cold drinks including milkshakes
Chaiwalla
Address: 78 Granby St, Leicester LE1 6FB
Phone: 0116 296 6725
- Indian street food cafe including paratha, all-day breakfasts & Bombay sandwiches
- Specialise in Karak chai, Karak coffee & Garam hot chocolate
- A sip of the East in Leicester
Chloe Gourmet
Address: 12 Cank St, Leicester LE1 5GW
- Patisserie Coffee Shop that uses traditional baking techniques and ingredients from France
- Serves breakfast & lunch in addition to patisserie items
- Open 930-530 Mon – Sat
Cocoa Amore
Address: 34 Silver St, Leicester LE1 5ET
Phone: 0116 262 3278
- Chocolate heaven for all; award-winning chocolate shop
- A delicious selection of hot chocolates and coffee all served with a chocolate of your choice
- Chocolate making workshops, handmade chocolates and more in store
Coffee Counter
Address: 23 Bowling Green St, Leicester LE1 6AS
Phone: 0116 254 0380
- Micro coffee roastery
- Hot drinks, locally sourced cakes & artisan bread sandwiches
- Online coffee shop
Five Fox Lane
Address: 5 Fox Ln, Leicester LE1 1WT
Phone: 07966 337783
- Selection of hot and cold drinks
- Breakfast, lunch, waffle and much more
- Ice buns and soda floats (for those Brucciani lovers)
Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen
Address: 31 Rutland St, Leicester LE1 1RE
Phone: 0116 261 6827
- Fresh seasonal food cooked daily with a new menu every Monday
- The food caters for a variety of dietary requirements
- Serves Coaltown Coffee & Shibui Tea
Gelato Village
Address: 2 St Martins Square, Leicester LE1 5DF
Phone: 0116 319 2252
Coffee photos courtesy of Thirst Media
- Italian Artisan Gelato & more
- Affogato, Bicerin, Cold Brew Coffee
- Fresh Waffles & Sicilian cannolis available
Healthy Louisa Cafe Deli
Address: Unit 1, 63 Belgrave Gate, Leicester LE1 3HR
Phone: 07521 672482
- Plant-Based Cafe
- Healthy food and treats created by Louisa
- Fresh Coffee & Loose Leaf Tea
Hollys Coffee Shop & Sandwich Bar
Address: 13-15 St Martins, Leicester LE1 5DE
Phone: 07772 729673
- Great range of cakes
- Selection of breakfast & lunch dishes
James’ Cafe Bistro
Address: 5 E Bond St, Leicester LE1 4SX
Phone: 0116 251 3323
- Food freshly prepared and cooked to order
- Express & Chilled Menu
- Selection of drinks including coke floats
- Licensed Venue
Kai
Address: 4 St Martins Square, Leicester LE1 5DF
Phone: 0116 262 1400
- All-day brunch including pancake stacks
- Hot drinks including turmeric lattes & organic coffees
- Licensed Venue
King Coffee House
Address: 2 Upper King St, Leicester LE1 6XE
Phone: 0116 473 5405
- Serves quality coffee, hot drinks, breakfast, lunch and sweet treats
- Profits from the coffee house go to helping the compassion ministries within Holy Trinity Church
- Open weekdays
La Foret Cafe
Address: 11 King St, Leicester LE1 6RH
Phone:07898 007227
- Homemade fresh-tasting savoury and sweet treats including Moroccon salad, brioche with fruit, avocado on toast and a lot more from different continents
- Hot & cold drinks
- A selection of cakes and pastries
Leicester Coffee House Company
Address: 110 Granby St, Leicester LE1 1DL
Phone: 07772 258728
- Hot drinks & snacks
- Offers single-origin coffee and a choice of our fresh beans roasted on-site
- Provide learning opportunities for young people with individual needs to flourish
Merchant of Venice
Address: 173-175 Granby St, Leicester LE1 6FE
Phone: 0116 291 5604
- Authentic Italian coffee
- Serves all-day breakfasts (including vegan), pastries, salads & more
- 20 % off hot drinks with your own mug
Mrs Bridges Tea Rooms
Address: 17 Loseby Ln, Leicester LE1 5DR
Phone: 0116 262 3131
- Breakfast, comforting lunches & High Tea
- Homemade cakes and desserts
- Selection of hot & cold drinks
Mums coffee shop
Address: Charles St, Leicester LE1 3FS
- Greasy spoon/Diner
- All-day homemade food including the biggest breakfast in Leicester (aka Cardiac Arrest)
- Outdoor seating and plenty of nice treats in the cafe
Newman’s Cafe**closed**
Address: 33 Market St, Leicester LE1 6DN
Phone: 0116 254 2090
- Full English, Hearty Meals & Afternoon Tea
- Traditional Cafe
- Licensed Venue
Orso
Address: 4 Market Pl, Leicester LE1 5GF
- Serves a selection of hot drinks including a dirty chai
- Seasonal menus for breakfast, brunch and lunch all homemade
- Don’t charge for milk alternatives or syrups
Piero’s Cafe & Snack Bar
Address: 8 Loseby Ln, Leicester LE1 5DR
Phone: 0116 251 5322
- A selection of hot & cold drinks including milkshakes & smoothies
- Extensive menu including mediterranean platters
- Takeaway Offers
Prana Cafe
Address: 10 Horsefair St, Leicester LE1 5BN
Phone: 0116 254 7569
- Luxury Vegan Food
- Speciality hot drinks
- Clean healthy food to eat in or take away
- Vegan cakes & high tea
Roma Cafe Bar & Restaurant
Address: 11 Halford St, Leicester LE1 1JA
Phone: 0116 251 5959
- Italian Cafe and Restaurant serving coffee, homemade cakes selection & more
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Licensed venue
St Martins Coffee Shop
Address: Cank St, Leicester LE1 5DG
Phone: 0116 251 2879
- Wholesale coffee suppliers
- On-site roasted coffees & loose-leaf teas
- Breakfast & lunch served including breakfast bagels, rotisserie chicken & salads
The Cookie ** closed**
Address: 68 High St, Leicester LE1 5YP
Phone: 0116 253 1212
- Coffee bar by day (arty bar by night)
- Locally sourced food in the kitchen
The Exchange
Address: 50 Rutland St, Leicester LE1 1RD
Phone: 0116 251 3434
- Cafe/bar
- Perfect working space
- Offers baguettes, boards and sweet treats
The Pantry **closed**
Address: 29 Loseby Ln, Leicester LE1 5DR
Phone: 0116 319 4747
- Vegetarian/Vegan Deli & Coffee Shop
- Fresh homemade curries, samosas and more
- Speciality hot drinks including rose chai latte & tumeric lattes
Whitscorner **closed**
Address: Leicester Market, Unit 25, Leicester LE1 5GG
Phone: 07387 158083
- Fresh locally sourced homemade food
- Variety of hot and cold drinks including Vegan shakes
- Offers take-home meals service
World Peace Cafe
Address: 17 Guildhall Ln, Leicester LE1 5FQ
Phone: 0116 262 0317
- Vegetarian cafe set in the Buddist centre
- Hot drinks & a selection of homemade sweet & savoury food
- Run by international volunteers
- Meditation Centre
Hope this list was helpful. I will keep updating it so if you are an Independent Cafe in Leicester City and would like to be added on let me know. Also for those on the list, if you want me to add more information unique to your cafe please drop me an email.
Updated 04/10/2020
Simply Rasha says
So many great coffee shops in Leicester! You’ll have to take me to your favourite when I eventually come visit 🙂
Jon | The Money Shed (@themoneyshed) says
we often visit Leicester and it’s amazing how many good, independent cafes there are there no matter how much you are looking to spend!
Newcastle FamilyLife says
I am sure this will be super useful to locals or people visiting the area x
bejalgosai says
Good list of cafes in LE1, especially for those visiting or if you’re just wondering where to pop into this time…
Kara (@ChelseaMamma) says
A very comprehensive list of cafe’s
dear bear and beany says
Leicester is somewhere I’ve never been before. It looks like it has a lot to offer.
Kira says
We’ve never been to Leicester but you’ve definitely got it covered for us if we do 🙂
fashionandstylepolice says
Interesting spots to visit in Leicester here. I love visiting coffee shops.