WHO needs a good, strong cup of coffee to start the day?
With around 95 million cups of coffee drunk in the UK every day, it's clearly a firm favourite!
Today, Saturday, October 1, is international coffee day - a whole day dedicated to the drink that is guaranteed to kick start your morning.
On average, people drink two cups of coffee a day with 80 per cent of UK households buying instant coffee to enjoy at home.
But what about going out for coffee?
Around 80 per cent of coffee shop goers visit their favourite venue at least once a week.
Earlier this year, in our Best of 2022 competition, we searched for mid Cheshire's best cafe or coffee shop and Neki Cafe in Knutsford took the crown.
The family-run venue on King Street has its own coffee brand known as Knutsford blend and owner Daniel Nechita has a passion for speciality coffee.
Why not celebrate International Coffee Day and visit Neki Cafe for a strong cup of their special blend?
Or maybe you'd like to call in for a cup of coffee at one of the other seven shortlisted cafes and coffee shops?
Here are our eight best cafes and coffee shops as chosen by you:
Charlie’s Café, Witton Street, Northwich
Freshly baked food that is good value for money proves a hit with regulars at this café.
One nomination said: “It is just brilliant and the staff are very friendly.”
For more details go to facebook.com/CharliesNorthwich
Charlie's Cafe
Vinnie’s, Northwich
The venue is no stranger to our Best of 2022 competition with being shortlisted in our Best Afternoon Tea and Best for Kids categories.
For more details go to facebook.com/vinniesnorthwich
Vinnies
The Ark Café, Navigation Road, Northwich
All proceeds from this friendly community café go to supporting autistic people and their families around Cheshire.
Happy customers say they serve “the best brownies by miles” at this “hidden gem” which has a dog friendly outside space and a friendly atmosphere inside.
For more details go to facebook.com/TheArkCafeNavigationRoad
The Ark Cafe
Abda, Crown Street, Northwich
This café is “clearly the best” according to the nominations with the coffee and cakes proving popular.
For more details go to facebook.com/abdaalchemists
Abda
Cafa556, Hartford
The large variety of choice and great service by the friendly team were mentioned on this café’s Facebook page reviews.
Another happy customer said the café had catered for her daughter’s christening and “they did an amazing job”.
For more details go to facebook.com/cafa556
Cafa556
Neki Café, King Street, Knutsford
This “beautiful place” has “amazing breakfasts served with a warm welcome”.
One nomination said: “Fab food and lovely people.”
It comes highly recommended by their visitors.
For more details go to facebook.com/NekiCafe
Neki Cafe
The Tea Room, King Street, Knutsford
With tea served in china cups and saucers, you can enjoy a traditional cup of tea at this King Street venue.
The cakes are homemade and the meals are made fresh at this family-run business that is “an excellent little café”.
For more details go to facebook.com/knutsfordtearoom
The Tea Room Photo credit: Matthew C. Bishop
Clare’s Munchies, Ways Green, Winsford
With customers simplying saying “wow” when asked to describe this café, it was a must for our shortlist.
For more details go to facebook.com/MarketMunchies
Clare's Munchies
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