Blakes

You know that reliable spot every neighbourhood needs? The one where the coffee's always hot, the staff remember your order, and you never leave disappointed? That's exactly what you'll find on this handsome stretch of Grey Street. The menu covers all the café classics without trying to reinvent the wheel – think full English breakfasts that arrive exactly as they should, sandwiches packed with quality ingredients, and simple mains that hit the spot every time. It's the kind of place that draws a steady stream of regulars, from office workers grabbing their morning flat white to families settling in for weekend brunch. The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between bustling and comfortable, with enough buzz to feel lively but never so frantic you can't actually have a conversation.