10 Of The Best Coffee Shops In & Around Cirencester 2026

One of my favourite things to do is sit in a beautiful café and sip a cup of coffee. Whether it’s grabbing time with my fiancé in the morning before work, meeting a friend at lunch or catching up with family at the weekend, it always feels like a treat. And in the Cotswolds finding a new coffee spot to try is never hard!

That’s particularly true of the Cotswold’s capital – Cirencester. As a local I’m spoilt for choice when it comes to coffee shops. In this blog I’m sharing my tried and tested favourites so you can get straight to the best.

1. Lynwood & Co

Locations: Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade, Carterton, Burford & Bampton

The detail:

There’s a reason Lynwood & Co has expanded around the area – it’s brilliant. Whichever location you choose, you’re pretty much guaranteed a great coffee, a choice of delicious pastries including cruffins (a blend of croissant and muffin – yes please!) and a relaxed environment. So if you’re looking for a safe bet for a great Cotswold coffee experience, head to Lynwood & Co.

Coffee rating: 5/5

Ambience rating: 5/5

2. KNEAD Bakery

Locations: Cirencester, Elkstone & Tetbury

The detail:

Another local favourite is the irresistible KNEAD. Every morning, the smell of sweet baked goods draws me to the window to admire the croissants, cakes, pain au chocolat, foccachia and more fresh out of the oven.

And that’s only the pastries! The coffee is also excellent. For the best all round café experience I’d recommend the Elkstone location. Here they have a full indoor and outdoor seating area overlooking pretty fields out of town. For a quick sugar and caffeine fix, stop by the take away location in Cirencester.

Coffee rating: 4.5/5

Ambience rating: 5/5

3. Jolly Nice Farm Shop

Location: Frampton Mansell near Stroud

The detail:

If you like browsing the best farm produce, candles, home decor and plants before, after or while drinking your coffee then Jolly Nice is the place to be.

You can choose to sit in a lovely yurt, under canvas beside an open fire or out in the open overlooking their fields. I can confirm all options are equally lovely. Plus, if all that farm shopping makes you hungry, they also offer lunch options including sausage rolls, burgers and sandwiches.

Coffee rating: 4/5

Ambience rating: 5/5

4. Fire & Flow Coffee Roastery & Espresso Bar

Location: Cirencester

The detail:

For the real coffee purists, Fire & Flow is the one. With an on-site roastery you can get the full experience and sample different roasts. Just beware, this place can get quite busy so be prepared to wait for a free table to appear or head over earlier to beat the cyclists.

Coffee rating: 4.5/5

Ambience rating: 4/5

5. Rave Coffee

Location: Cirencester

The detail:

Like Fire & Flow, Rave also roast their coffee on-site and have a full range of beans and grounds you can buy to continue the experience at home. Plus, as the seating area faces onto the roasting room, you can watch it all in process which is a fun addition.

Coffee rating: 4.5/5

Ambience rating: 3.5/5

6. The Gilbertine Kitchen

Location: Cirencester

The detail:

Just out of town is the lovely Gilbertine Kitchen, surrounded by pretty fields and set in beautiful conservatory. Head here for the country vibes, tasty coffee and great selection of cakes and baked treats.

Coffee rating: 3/5

Ambience rating: 4.5/5

7. Jack’s

Location: Cirencester

The detail:

For a great coffee with a full brunch menu, Jack’s is the place. It might look unassuming from the outside. But inside, you’ll find a gorgeous sun trap conservatory, great service and tasty food and coffee.

Coffee rating: 3.5/5

Ambience rating: 3.5/5

8. Roots & Seeds

Location: Cirencester

The detail:

New kid on the block is Roots & Seeds. Sat in the beautiful Bathurst Estate grounds, it’s perfectly placed for a mid-walk stop. The café itself is beautifully done, the coffees are great and if you fancy something more, they have a selection of tasty salads, cakes and small plates created with ingredients from their kitchen garden.

Coffee rating: 3/5

Ambience rating: 4/5

9. Triple Two Coffee

Location: Cirencester & more across the country

The detail:

For that more classic coffee shop feel with remote working options, head to Triple Two Coffee. Perfectly placed in the centre of Cirencester, it’s a reliable spot with good coffee, wifi and sockets for laptop charging.

Coffee rating: 3.5/5

Ambience rating: 3/5

10. The Twig

Location: Bibury

The detail:

Last but by no means least on the top 10 list is The Twig. This cute little café is set in the heart of Cotswolds favourite, Bibury. With just a couple of seats, you might be able to snag one or get a take away to enjoy your coffee while admiring the historic cottages and picture perfect lanes.

Coffee rating: 4/5

Ambience rating: 2.5/5

There we have it – my top coffee spots to hit for your caffeine fix if you’re visiting Cirencester or the local area. I hope you love them as much as we do!

If you think I’ve missed any more great cafés in the area, drop me a comment to let me know where I need to try next!

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