Bene Café

You'll find Bene tucked away on Upper Arthur Street in the city centre, close enough to the Cathedral Quarter that you can wander over afterwards but far enough that it doesn't feel touristy. The space has that effortless continental vibe—not trying too hard, just doing breakfast and coffee properly. The kind of place where regulars are genuinely welcomed and the staff actually know what they're doing with an espresso machine. It's compact but never feels cramped, and the pastry selection rotates enough that you don't get bored if you're in several times a week. Fair warning: they're not messing about with instant coffee or mass-produced nonsense.