Panopolis

You'll find Panopolis tucked away on Mepham Street, just off the Waterloo Road bustle—the kind of spot that locals have clearly been keeping to themselves. Walk in and you're hit with proper coffee aromas, the genuine article rather than the mass-market stuff. The menu keeps things focused: excellent espresso drinks, Greek pastries that actually taste like someone's nan made them, and breakfast bits that feel thoughtful rather than cynical. It's the sort of place where the staff know their regulars and the coffee's consistent enough that you'll find yourself coming back regularly.