Off Topic Hull City Centre Public Realm Strategy

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So, you don't know any to recommend?

 

Just looking for any in case the wife wants to go shopping in Hull and I need somewhere to take refuge.
Never drink tea.

 

Always liked McCoys in Princes Dock Street myself.

 

There was an independent coffee shop on King Edward Street briefly, but it was next door to Costa and no one went in.

I think Castro's right that the megachains will always win that battle.

 

Was in the Brecon Beacons a few weeks ago. Quite the opposite - Costa dead and the independent was absolutely heaving.

 

Same in Cotswolds, Dorset, Hampshire. Tends to be larger cities or towns where chains predominate. Strange as the coffee in independents is far superior.

 

Cheers.

 

The coffee was exceptionally good mate, the scone and strawberry jam wasn't too shabby either.

 

The Riverhouse Coffee Co in Scale Lane is good for coffee too, though it’s only fair to warn you if you happen to be with your grandkids the hot chocolate with vanilla is absolutely disgusting.

Lovely coffee though...

 

I did always use McCoys - that was a while ago though.

 

These days I'd go in Minerva. You can get coffee if you really want it.

 

If the wife is shopping I will have come by car.

 

If you are out that way the cafe at Fimber on the way to York takes some beating for scones, cakes and sandwiches. Unbelievably cheap prices. Pleasantly situated in a wooded area which used to be a railway station. Always busy in finer weather. Popular with bikers and vintage car enthusiasts. Only sells instant coffe but at £1 a mug is alright.

 

Thanks for the tip - I’ll look out for it

 

A regular post match piss stop location for me on my way home.

 

Weird place mind, Brecon.

They're charmed by, and in awe of, the fact that they've got an Aldi.



Nice caravan site there, though but.

 

We sometimes have a ride out to Whitby for haddock and chips at Trenchers; the cafe at Fimber never fails to lure us in on the way up there - the quality coffee for only a quid per mug is brilliant.

 

I have found it a handy place for that reason even when the cafe isn't open.

 

I would recommend having something to eat there, even if it is only some cake. Always rated Magpie more than Trenchers but a friend of mine, who sadly passed away earlier this year, always said the best fish and chips in Whitby are at Hadley's. I think he could be right.