5 of the best places to grab a coffee in Peterborough

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Seeking the best coffee in town? Try one of these Peterborough cafes.

Bewiched

Don't worry, Bewiched's coffee making skills are better than their spelling ability.

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The team behind the popular coffee chain have now opened up nine shops across Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, each of them offering carefully made cups of rich coffee.

Visit: 25 Bridge Street PE1 1HJ - bewiched.co.uk

The Lightbox

Living up to its name, The Lightbox is a bright and inviting space located on the city's busy Bridge Street.

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As well as serving a delicious variety of cakes and pastries, this cafe offers up tasty artisan coffee.

Visit: 31 Bridge Street PE1 1HA - facebook.com

Becket's Tea Room

Situated in the grounds of the gothic Peterborough Cathedral, Becket's Tea Room is a real hidden gem.

The airy and bright venue is renowned for its tea, however, the full-bodied coffee on offer is also well worth sampling.

Visit: Peterborough Cathedral, Cathedral Office, Minster Precincts PE1 1XS - peterborough-cathedral.org.uk

Rico's

This Peterborough institution has been delighting customers for over twenty years with its freshly ground coffee.

Made using their espresso machine, the caffeinated drink is consistently of a high standard at Rico's, as are the freshly made sandwiches and toasties.

Visit: 6a Rivergate PE1 1EL - facebook.com

Nata Lisboa

This Portuguese themed cafe is best known for its sumptuous custard tarts - a staple in the Iberian country.

It's also, however, worth visiting the Midgate cafe for its well-made - and tasty - cups of coffee

Visit: 10 Midgate PE1 1TN - facebook.com

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