Ezra & Gil - Liverpool

You'll find this sleek spot tucked away on Floor G of One Derby Square, where the industrial-meets-Scandi fit-out immediately signals they're not messing about. The open kitchen hums with proper energy, and the coffee – pulled through a gleaming La Marzocco – could give Bold Street's best a run for their money. The menu reads like someone actually cares about where ingredients come from, shifting with what's good rather than playing it safe with the same tired lineup. Breakfast runs until late afternoon (thank god), but don't sleep on their lunch offerings – the seasonal salads and sharing plates show real kitchen chops. Staff know their stuff without being precious about it, and the weekend crowd of Castle Quarter workers mixed with food-savvy locals tells you everything you need to know.