If I had to make the choice of which coffee shop was the best in Leicester, it would be a difficult one. It would be like choosing who is the better singer, Ellie Goulding or Lana Del Rey.
The Coffee Counter is the Ellie Goulding of the coffee world: bright, contemporary and full of flavour. It is, as the owner can attest to, a roastery first and foremost. Supplying its beautifully roasted beans to the many artisan coffee shops around Leicester.
The Coffee Counter is a leader in its field. It has been around since the 80s and has shone its leading light for many others to follow. I’m sure it’s why the independent coffee scene is so mature in Leicester.
The coffee scene in Leicester is a humbling experience. It’s arguably brighter than the one in Birmingham.
Hopefully it’s a light that will never go out.
What a hidden gem! Look at the hard work that has gone into this basement! The staff are so welcoming because I walked in looking lost haha! You should put a sign saying 'Seating area down stairs!' (unless i missed that!) I'm fully enjoying the vibe down here at the moment. The food and coffee is quality. Also to mentioned, the cheese and chilli sandwich is a must try!
I drink plenty of coffee here & I can easily say this is the best coffee in Leicester. Staff are friendly & knowledgeable. (Try the single origin options my favourite is the Ethiopian)
Great 1st experience - best coffee I've had out the house, a very rich hot white chocolate & a light, buttery (slightly eggy in the right way) croissant.
Lived up to the reviews.
Polite Staff with good recommendations for inexperienced coffee drinkers. The flat white I had was very smooth, smooth enough that I didn't use sugar to balance bitterness till the end (to see what more I could taste).
A warning - the hot white chocolate is very nice, with good (tastes like Madagascan) vanilla notes. But is rich aswell as sweet (contrary to most places) it's perhaps a higher percentage of cacao butter(white chocolate).
Crossiant was reheated to order, soft and fluffy inside. Tasted like it was made on site. On of the better croissants I've had from a coffee shop.
Excellent coffee and a delicious range of food. The coffee here is roasted on the premises and is definitely a cut above the rest. The toasted sandwich I had was made with artisan bread and generous slices of cheese, accompanied by a side salad. The picture below shows my flat white. This place is top notch and no more expensive than any other cafe.
The new smoothie bowl range is absolutely delicious and at a reasonable price too. Also, I usually don't like matcha lattes but they've definitely changed my mind. The staff are lovely. The only downside is that the service was a little bit slow. Overall, a great experience.
Randomly stumbled upon this place, and so glad I did! The coffee was spot on, and the food was amazing. For the record, the New Yorker sandwich is the bomb! will definitely be coming back 👌
I love this place..the atmosphere, coffee and food.. absolutely perfect. I found this the best place for Saturday morning..I use go there and spending a couple of hrs to relax drinking a good coffee.
very nice and quiet place, loved the simple decorations, the coffee is good, staff are friendly
Lovely little coffee shop - great wifi and really nice coffee. The staff are friendly and I would definately recommend this place to get some work done! Including getting a break from the library.
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