Caffè Carluccio's

You'll find yourself in the Sainsbury's superstore on Everard Close, which isn't the most glamorous setting, but that's half the charm. Caffè Carluccio's has carved out a little corner where you can actually sit down with a decent espresso and a pastry without the pretension of a standalone café. It's the kind of place where you pop in whilst doing your shop, grab a cappuccino and a cornetto, and suddenly twenty minutes have disappeared. The Italian heritage shows through in the coffee quality and the selection of baked goods — proper stuff, not mass-produced nonsense. At 4.3 stars from over 50 reviews, locals clearly rate what's on offer here. It's straightforward, reliable, and does exactly what it promises.