Sovrano Coventry

You know that spot that feels like it should be tucked away on a Milanese side street but has somehow landed on West Orchard Way? That's exactly what you get here. The coffee is serious business – none of that chain nonsense – and the Italian influence runs through everything from the paninis to the pasta dishes they knock out during lunch service. The team behind the counter actually know what they're doing, which is refreshing when you're rushing between meetings in the city centre. Whether you're after a quick espresso standing at the bar or settling in with one of their generous salads, the quality stays consistent. It's the kind of place that makes you slightly smug about working in Coventry's centre rather than some soulless business park.