Piginns Cafe and Bar on Carlton Hill is the latest spot in town that I have found to take part in one of my favorite hobbies which is eating breakfast. While I do enjoy a fancy breakfast with ingredients of provenance sourced from the local farmshop, I am equally happy with a far more humble…
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Brunch at Bread & Lard Island
Bread & Lard Island is located on Trent Blvd one of the main thoroughfares in Lady Bay and seems to be very popular amongst the locals. The cafe was busy when we visited and I felt slightly out of place sitting there in my walking gear amongst the ‘posh’ people all dressed up out for…
Banh Mi at Boulangerie de Saigon
Boulangerie de Saigon, a Vietnamese Coffe shop, recently opened on Freckingham Street in Sneinton Avenues. It is being run by two sisters Aivi and Milly Nguyen inspired apparently by their grandmas street food stall in Vietnam. I do like the tastes of Vietnam so when I heard I was really keen to check them out…
Breakfast at PJ’s Diner in Newark
PJ’s American Diner in Newark is an quirky little place, styled out with Americana and a menu that attempts to mimic the classic American Diner we all know from the movies, More cafe than diner, they do seem successful in drawing in the crowds as it was pretty busy when we walked in to grab…
Breakfast at Snax in the City
Snax in the City is a small cafe and cob shop on Derby Road just about 5 minutes walk up the hill from the Maid Marian Island and next door to Tough Mary’s Bakehouse. I have had my eye on this place for a while for possible breakfast opportunities but until recently I have been…
Breakfast at Friar Tucks Cafe by Clumber Park on the A164
Friar Tucks Cafe and Grill is located just of the A164 on Limetree Avenue right opposite the entrance to Clumber Park. We were on our way heading North to the A1 and had planned a stop off en route for a cheeky breakfast. I had scoured the map and come up with several options on…
Toll Bridge Sandwich Bar – Breakfast and Lunch spot by the River
The Toll Bridge Sandwich Bar by the River Trent has been a regular stop off for a cup of tea and a sandwich over the years when we have been taking a walk around the river. It is located on the Meadows side of the bridge in the old Toll House building, the sign detailing…
Breakfast at Jo-Hannah’s in Lowdham
I love visiting Jo-Hannah’s Cafe & Bistro in Lowdham, they are very welcoming and greet you like an old friend even if it’s your first time. It also helps that they serve some decent home cooked food to fill you up as well. I first visited in 2017 when I had a very restrained and…
Breakfast at the Avenues Cafe in Sneinton Market
Today we found ourselves at the Avenues Cafe in Sneinton Market looking for breakfast, the last outing down this way we were eating next door at the GB Cafe (read more here) so we were spreading the scoffing love by checking out this cafe for our weekend treat. I have eaten here many times before…
Lunch at the New Art Exchange Cafe
The NAE Cafe Bar at the New Art Exchange in Hyson Green is a great spot to get some lunch if you are in the area. The food is a lot more diverse and interesting than many places in the city, I have been here many times over the years and enjoyed many different cuisines…