A relaxed and friendly atmosphere in this recently-opened cafe, and a modern decor with posters on the walls. A menu of coffee and tea and a food menu of scones (some savoury) and teacakes, if no cooked breakfasts. I had: a cortado (served in a glass, very nice) and a teacake (also pleasant). This cafe is quite close to the Park campus of the university – the second place I ever stayed in this town, years before moving here.

The cortado’s intensity is such that it sticks with you through the drink even if you take your time – more diffuse tastes like cappucino (which I haven’t had for years) dissipate until you are left with cooling water.

No dogs – until someone brings in a dachshund while I am about to leave (the two events are unconnected!).

Recommended.

Corner Coffee, 234 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53

Open 0700-1500 weekdays, 0800-1600 Saturdays, 0900-1400 Sundays.