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Specialty Coffee & Eatery

About Specialty Coffee & Eatery

Specialty Coffee & Eatery is a welcoming coffee shop and daytime dining destination in Nottingham, bringing together expertly prepared coffee, thoughtful cafe dishes, and a relaxed atmosphere that invites guests to settle in and stay awhile.

Located at 50 Friar Ln, Nottingham NG1 6DQ, United Kingdom, this laid-back spot has become a favorite for everything from a quick morning pick-me-up to an unhurried brunch, lunch, or solo work session.

With a strong reputation backed by a 4.60 out of 5 rating from 922 reviews, it is clear that customers value both the quality of the food and drinks and the consistently enjoyable experience that comes with every visit.

The menu is designed to suit a wide range of tastes and routines, making it easy to find something satisfying at any point in the day. Guests can enjoy great coffee, a respected tea selection, and desserts that make the perfect companion to a slow afternoon break.

Savory cafe eats, breakfast favorites, healthy options, small plates, quick bites, and vegan and vegetarian choices give the menu real depth, while baked goods and free water refills add to the feeling of generous, customer-first service.

Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, meeting someone for brunch, grabbing lunch, or choosing a comfortable place to work on a laptop, the mix of cozy seating, table service, Wi-Fi, and restroom access helps create a smooth and comfortable visit.

Specialty Coffee & Eatery also makes convenience and accessibility a priority, ensuring that more people can enjoy the space with ease. Wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and car park access help make visits straightforward and welcoming for guests with mobility needs.

Flexible service options, including no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, dine-in, and on-site services, make it simple to enjoy the cafe in the way that best fits your schedule.

With accepted reservations, multiple payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, and a casual yet trendy atmosphere, Specialty Coffee & Eatery offers the kind of dependable, inviting experience that keeps customers coming back for coffee, comfort, and quality.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (922 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

Lewis Ransom

Lewis Ransom

2 years ago

A place where both the coffee and food are increible! With Lilac Eatery currently working the kitchen, the food is special. The turkish eggs were some of the best I have had! The coffee is also great, I have had a few different drinks from the and all have been really well made. The pour over I have from the source in Edinburgh was some of the best coffee I have tried. Definitely one of the best cafes in Nottingham!

Pav Dhande

Pav Dhande

4 years ago

Hands down the best ever coffee shop that I have ever been to! Family-run, with grandma making the cakes. So much love, care and attention paid to every product. The staff are also incredible, with a warm welcome and smile throughout. Was impressed by the knowledge of each of their products too, and the coffees they have are all outstanding. We ate here on two days and the food really is wonderful. Highly recommend both the French toast bun with ricotta and compote, as well as the brioche bun with truffle, mushrooms and eggs. Will definitely return when we are back in Nottingham!

Ria

Ria

8 months ago

Absolutely love speciality coffee for a delicious brunch. We ordered a range of mains and everyone found them fantastic. I ordered the potato hash and my only critique would be offering halloumi instead of avocado as a vegetarian option so it is more equivalent to bacon. That being said, I was given plenty of avocado! They also had a range of coffees and gut friendly drinks. Everything was reasonably priced. The location itself is in town. It is quite a small shop so sometimes you have to wait around 20-30 minutes but it was definitely worth it. I would come back.

Christi Clayton

Christi Clayton

10 months ago

The french toast was like no french toast we get in America. There was a little too much cream if there is a thing but it almost tasted like a donut. It was sugary, crispy, and devine! I'm thankful I do not live close cause I'd want to eat it often. The coffee was delicious also!

María Rodríguez

María Rodríguez

year ago

This place is amazing! delicious food, good service and atmosphere. I definitely would visit again! The Ube french toast and chai latte were my favorites😍You can tell everything is made with love here.

Fern

Fern

11 months ago

🥑 I had the avocado on toast which was delicious and an ice latte with oat milk. The food is really good quality and feels very fresh. This is reflected in the price. 🧋 Iced latte was also delicious! Food came quickly. I'd love to see a few more vegan options 🙏 It was very busy because this is very popular! For that reason I found it a little loud (ofcourse the café can't do anything about this, but worth noting)

Shakir Yousufzai

Shakir Yousufzai

10 months ago

I had the Turkish eggs here and they were absolutely delicious – full of flavor and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was great, and the two waitresses gave amazing customer service, friendly and attentive throughout. Even though it was busy and the food took a little while, it was definitely worth the wait. Honestly, everything was fantastic. Highly recommend and I’ll definitely be back

Mitcham Brown

Mitcham Brown

4 months ago

Lovely little cafe. The coffee was insane. Really wish I’d grabbed a bag but was lovely. Had the Lilac muffin. Absolutely amazing. Deffo recommend getting it. Prices were reasonable

Matt Bennett

Matt Bennett

month ago

Gem of a place. Cracking coffee and super tasty food. Had the weekend special 'Gochu eggs' first day, and came back for the Turkish Eggs with avo, with a Cappucino the next.

Demi- Leigh

Demi- Leigh

4 months ago

Oh my god the food was absolutely amazing!! i ordered the turkish eggs and my partner ordered the buttermilk burger and we loved it. the iced chai was a little powdery but still enjoyable. the staff are so super lovely and for our first time coming here i would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy a lovely brunch spot!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Service options

  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid parking lot
  • Difficult to find a space

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside

Come Say Hi

We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

50 Friar Ln, Nottingham NG1 6DQ, United Kingdom

Hours

Closed · Sunday 9 AM-4 PM
Friday 8 AM-5 PM
Saturday 9 AM-5 PM
Sunday 9 AM-4 PM
Monday 8 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8 AM-5 PM
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