Two Scottish cafes named among UK's best ‘hidden gems'
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TWO popular Scottish cafes have been named among the UK's best hidden gems.
A new study has revealed where the best spots are based across the country.
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Two Scottish cafes have been named among the best of the UK's hidden gems
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Lynne's Scrumptious Snax made it on the top 10 list
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The research, conducted by Pens.com, analysed Tripadvisor review counts and ratings for over 14,000 cafés across the UK's 150 most populated cities.
It then created a score combining these two factors to find out which spots are highest rated and favoured by coffee lovers.
And two busy Scottish cafes managed to make the list.
Aberdeen's Blether claimed second place overall with 526 reviews and a score of 4.9945.
Located on North Deeside Road, Blether is extremely dog friendly, encouraging customers on their socials to bring their pooches along.
Their homemade menu spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner - catering to gluten-free and vegan diets.
The Scottish themed coffee shop is a great spot to have a cosy cup of coffee and a fine piece.
Lynne's Scrumptious Snax in Edinburgh just missed a top five spot in sixth place.
The locally run snack bar, serves hungry customers hot and cold food along with drinks daily.
It is the perfect spot for a quick bacon roll, or try their famous speciality burgers for your lunch.
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The takeaway venue is located on Cultins Road at Hermiston Gate Retail Park.
They are also vegetarian friendly and have plenty of vegan options.
Devine Restaurant Coffee Bar in London secured the top spot with an impressive 1,409 reviews while maintaining a perfect five-star rating, resulting in the highest score of 4.9979.
The cafe is located in Vine Street, within the City of London, just a few steps away from the Tower of London.
A spokesperson from Pens.com commented on the findings: "Cafes often mean more to the communities they serve than just a place to grab coffee - they're a space to unwind, connect with others, work, and write.
"These results show the strength and diversity of Britain's café scene across the country.
"While the top spot goes to London, it's great to see towns and cities throughout the UK represented in the rankings, demonstrating the nationwide growth in quality coffee shops and cafés.
"What's most striking is how these successful cafés have managed to maintain perfect ratings even with hundreds of reviews, showing a high level of consistency in service and quality."
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