Coffee by the Arch

You'll find yourself on Newport, that stretch just below the Cathedral Quarter where things feel properly local rather than touristy. Coffee by the Arch sits right where its name suggests—nestled beneath the medieval archway that gives the spot character you can't manufacture. Walk in and you're greeted with the kind of coffee operation that takes itself seriously without being precious about it: they're clearly working with decent beans and proper technique, which explains why people keep coming back and why the reviews don't lie. It's the sort of place where regulars have their order known and the counter staff actually remember your name.