Alyssum Cafe Bistro

First spotted Alyssum Cafe Bistro on Instagram when I saw their amazing cake photos. I decided even though the city centre has plenty of cafes it would be nice to take a walk to crooks and check the place out. So Alyssum is a small cafe but this totally plays into its charm as a cafe bistro. With a cosy but modern interior this is an amazing place to dine. I definitely recommend the food which is both reasonably priced and incredible quality, alternatively I recommend a visit just visit for the coffee and a slice of one of their delicious cakes, either way you’re in for a nice treat. As a final note I’d add that the staff are very warm and friendly and the service was very prompt. Really recommend a visit even if you don’t live in the local area.

Cosy & intimate, lovely place for a cuppa & sweet treat. Brunch also available, we only stopped for a hot brew & cake. Friendly staff. Vegan options available. I had a chai latte which flavour wise was nice, however a bit too sweet for my taste. Same goes for the biscoff cake - yummy but too sweet for me. Worth a visit

The space is very small, so nearly always packed and almost impossible to negotiate with a wheelchair. Quality of the food is very good, but the prices seem a little too high. Service is friendly but definitely unhurried. Decor is overly twee and artsy, with a ceiling covered in fairy lights, streamers of paper animals on the walls and an purposely mismatched assortment of floral crockery.