This café has been crowned the best in the UK for 2024

It’s a well known fact that Brits are suckers for some good tea and cake. Earl grey and a viccy sponge? Yes please. English breakfast and a brownie? Say no more. 

So, it goes without saying that we know a good café when we see one. And now, one café has just been crowned the best in all the land. 

Lifestyle publication Muddy Stilettos has just revealed the winners of its National Muddy Awards, which recognises exceptional culture, food and lifestyle spots across the UK.

So, if you’re looking for some top notch tea, coffee, cakes and bakes head to the winner of its best café category: The Oat Shed in Nottingham.

The brunch spot was opened by a mother-daughter duo in 2022 and boasts fair trade artisan coffee and locally sourced produce. 

On its website, The Oat Shed describes itself as: ‘Somewhere that makes a difference, championing local small-scale businesses and producers, providing them with the opportunity to showcase their work in our venue on the high-street.’ 

It adds: ‘Our space endeavours to bring together the community and serve as a social hotspot, providing a leisurely space with unparalleled food and drink with a mission to transform traditional catch ups.’ 

Next time you need a good gossip, you know where to go. Find out more on the café’s website here.

Can’t get to Nottingham? Find other outstanding cafés with help from Time Out’s list of the best coffee shops in places like London, Bristol, Leeds and Edinburgh.

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