Stig's Cafe Bistro

You'll find Stig's tucked away on Waterside Way, in that quieter stretch of Nottingham where the river's close and the crowds thin out. It's the kind of place that feels like a local's secret—unpretentious, genuinely welcoming, and run by people who care about what they're serving. The ratings don't lie: nearly five stars across the board, which in a city saturated with coffee spots means they're doing something right. Whether you're ducking in for breakfast before work or settling in with a book for a proper afternoon, it's got that easy, lived-in feel that makes you want to come back.