Coffee Shops · Swadlincote
Tucked inside Toons, an easy left turn once you're through the door, this is a bakery counter that stops you in your tracks — carrot cake, Granny's pineapple cake, and a display so full it's genuinely hard to pick. Breakfasts are the draw, though: Scottish and Irish versions with thick-cut bacon, homemade potato cakes and beans served in little ramekins, which is a small mercy if you've got a child who won't have foods touching. Portions are generous and the homemade quiche gets talked about. Parking is plentiful and free, buggy and wheelchair access is straightforward, and the toilets nearby are kept clean. Two snags worth knowing: it's counter service, so you're up and down for refills, and it fills up fast at weekends — one family found queues building by mid-morning.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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