Whether it’s because they serve great coffee, or bake proper homemade cakes like your mum used to make, cafes and eateries make their mark for different reasons.
With temperatures continuing to rise as summer finally feels like it’s here to stay, people in and around Chesterfield are flooding back to their favourite eating and drinking spots to enjoy the balmy weather after restrictions lifted for hospitality last month.
We can’t include every business on the list – but let us know your favourite or others that aren’t on our list.
Here is a round up of 11 of the best cafes in and around the town and what makes them so popular.
Read the list below to see if your local spot made the cut.
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9. The Cafe at Libby's
Customers can enjoy a slice of cake, lunch and a cup of coffee all while being nestled in between potted plants and flowers in the cafe's 'idyllic' outdoor seating area - complete with parasols. The Cafe at Libby's is located on Chatsworth Road in Chesterfield and even sells gifts inside. Photo: Google
10. No 10 The Tea Room
The cafe on Chesterfield's South Street is known for its delicious scones, coffee and desserts. No 10 The Tea Room is family run and offers wholesome cooking and sweet treats to shoppers, residents and those passing through the centre of town. Photo: Anne Shelley
11. Lottie's Sandwich Bar
The popular family-run sandwich shop on Saltergate in Chesterfield is known for its paninis, breakfast cobs and nachos. Often busy at lunch time, the cafe is favoured by customers for its generous portions. Photo: Google