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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Two Scottish cafes named among UK's best ‘hidden gems'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Two Scottish cafes have been named among the best of the UK's hidden gems Credit: Getty 3 Lynne's Scrumptious Snax made it on the top 10 list Credit: Google The research, conducted by 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. Inside brand new Lilo and Stitch cafe in Scots store 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 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."

Scotsman
12-06-2025
- Scotsman
Britain's Sixth-Best Café? You'll find it in Edinburgh!
A new study reveals Britain's favourite cafés based on Tripadvisor reviews, and Lynne's Scrumptious Snax in Edinburgh ranks sixth with 263 reviews and a score of 4.989 out of 5. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The study, by 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 Brits. Lynne's Scrumptious Snax, in Edinburgh, takes sixth place with 263 reviews and a score of 4.989 out of 5. The snack van, situated in Hermiston Gait Retail Park is open every day, and serves breakfast, lunch, and brunch until 2 pm. Both food and service are rated top quality in its hundreds of reviews, with customers frequently praising the generous portions, friendly staff, and freshly prepared signature burgers. Many visitors describe it as a hidden gem and a go-to spot for a satisfying, affordable meal on the go. Top 10 Britain's best cafés Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 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. Rank Name Overall rating Number of reviews City Score 1 Devine Restaurant Coffee Bar 5 1409 London 4.9979 2 Blether 5 526 Aberdeen 4.9945 3 Saracens Cafe 5 349 Nottingham 4.9917 4 Kanu Poké 5 293 Shrewsbury 4.9901 5 Kawaffle 5 286 Plymouth 4.9899 6 Lynne's Scrumptious Snax 5 263 Edinburgh 4.9890 7 Tantuni 5 258 Plymouth 4.9888 8 Laco Café & Bistro 5 236 Stockport 4.9878 9 Rising Cafe 5 221 Birmingham 4.9869 10 Crema E Cioccolato Scarborough 5 206 Scarborough 4.9860 Devine Restaurant Coffee Bar in London secured the top spot with an impressive 1,409 reviews while maintaining a perfect 5-star rating, resulting in the highest score of 4.9979 out of 5. The café is located in Vine Street, within the City of London, just a few steps away from the Tower of London. Devine is independent and family run, and its menu includes all the classic British breakfast items, like full breakfasts, omelettes, baps and more for reasonable prices, given its location. The most expensive item is priced at £12. The café is open from Tuesday to Friday from 7 am to 2 pm. Aberdeen's Blether claimed second place with 526 reviews and a score of 4.9945. Located on North Deeside Road Cults, Blether is extremely dog friendly, encouraging customers on their socials to bring their pooches along. Their homemade menu spans breakfast, lunch, and supper, and caters to gluten-free and vegan diets. Saracens Cafe in Nottingham ranks third, garnering 349 reviews and a total score of 4.9917. Saracens distinguishes itself from the rest of the places in the top 10 for its opening hours, as it's the only one which is open until late at night, until 1 am from Sunday to Thursday, and until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays. The menu is a blend of various cuisines from around the world, with both full British breakfasts and curries to choose from, as well as burgers, pasta dishes, and a wide selection of cocktails. Further down the list, Kanu Poké, in Shrewsbury, comes fourth, with 293 reviews and a score of 4.9901, while Kawaffle, in Plymouth, completes the top five, with 286 reviews and a final score of 4.9899. A spokesperson from commented on the findings, Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "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."