I tested Recent Beans Garden Street Breakfast Blend on my Sage espresso machine to see if the chocolate and toffee promise holds up in real life. Spoiler, it’s a smooth, reliable and pleasantly sweet espresso that works just as well with milk as it does on its own. Perfect everyday coffee without any fuss.

Brighton’s bursting with indie cafés. Here’s where to find a brew close to the station before the beach or your commute.

Costa’s 2025 Christmas menu has officially landed, bringing back festive favourites like the Terry’s Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate and Gingerbread Latte, alongside new arrivals including the Butter Pecan Cookie Latte trio and Dubai-Style Pistachio Tiffin. The full range dropped on 24 October 2025, with more sweet treats following in November, here’s everything on the Costa Christmas menu this year.

Early ferry or late train, you’ll need coffee. These cafés near Southampton Central will keep you going.

Cardiff’s station sits near some tidy cafés. Here’s where to grab a proper coffee before your train.

Trains, tourists and the smell of roasted beans. Here’s where to find good coffee near York station.

Travelling to or from Reading? Reading’s coffee scene has your back. These spots are perfect for a takeaway or a quick sit-down.

Sheffield’s station area has upped its game. Here’s where to find a decent flat white before your train.

A quick coffee near Nottingham station can be better than you’d think. Here’s where to go.

Before heading north, south or to the pub, grab a brew near Newcastle station. Here are a few worth stopping for.

Bristol does coffee properly, and Temple Meads is no exception. These nearby cafés will set you up nicely.

From local roasters to reliable chains, Lime Street’s got your caffeine needs covered. Here’s what’s nearby.

Early commute or late arrival, Leeds has decent coffee near the station. Here’s where to find it.

Central station keeps Glasgow buzzing, and so do these nearby coffee shops. Perfect for a pre-train caffeine hit.

Nestled under the city, Waverley has a few cracking spots nearby for a brew before you board.

Whether it’s an early train or a delayed one, Piccadilly has coffee options worth your time. Here’s where to get your fix.

New Street can be a maze, but the coffee scene nearby is worth the hunt. Here’s where to refuel before your train.

Between city suits and late trains, Liverpool Street hides some great coffee shops. Here’s where to find them.

If you’re bound for the west, you’ll need caffeine. These Paddington coffee spots are worth ducking into before your train.

Victoria station has more than pasties and platforms. These nearby coffee shops are ideal for a quick espresso or a sit-down scroll.