Caffè Nero

You know that feeling when you're meeting someone in town and need somewhere central that actually does decent coffee? This Caffè Nero ticks the box. Planted right in The Rotunda—that brutalist concrete drum that's either loved or loathed depending on who you ask—it's got decent sightlines over the Lower Precinct below. The coffee's competent rather than revelatory, but they're not mucking about with their espresso-based drinks. It's the sort of place where you can actually sit with your cappuccino without feeling rushed, which counts for something on a busy shopping day. Expect the usual Nero formula: blonde roasts, a bit of fuss-free food, reliable WiFi. It's not where you'd come for adventure, but it's where you come when you want coffee done properly without the pretension.