As the weather gets colder and the nights get darker, many people love curling up with a hot drink to keep warm.

Fortunately, Norwich is full of cosy cafés each offering a great selection of choices to suit all tastebuds.

From specialty coffees to delicious hot chocolates, here are five options to choose from which are rated highly on Tripadvisor.


1. No 33 Café

Eastern Daily Press: The No 33 Café Bar in Norwich. Picture: Ian BurtThe No 33 Café Bar in Norwich. Picture: Ian Burt

Where: 31, 33 Exchange Street, Norwich, NR2 1DP

Having joined the city's vibrant café scene in 2006, No33 Cafe prides itself in delivering great coffee to customers.

The shop delivers freshly prepared food and provides a relaxing place to unwind and take shelter from the weather.


2. Carberrys

Eastern Daily Press: Carberrys cafe in Wensum Street, Norwich.Carberrys cafe in Wensum Street, Norwich. (Image: Archant 2022)

Where: 18 Wensum Street, Norwich, NR3 1HY

Having opened in 2016, Carberrys is renowned as "The Café with the Dog" due to popular resident golden retriever Toby that is always keen to make new friends.

Located a stone's throw from Norwich Cathedral, the café recently reopened its courtyard for customers to enjoy the sunshine.

Carberrys delivers customers homemade lunches, tasty cakes as well as a large offering of loose leaf and specialty teas which makes it a city favourite.


3. Marmalades

Eastern Daily Press: Marmalades cafe in the Royal ArcadeMarmalades cafe in the Royal Arcade (Image: Archant)

Where: 18-19 The Royal Arcade, Norwich, NR2 1NQ

Based in the historic Royal Arcade, Marmalades has been serving the city since 1999.

The café offers a relaxing setting to enjoy a selection of quality filter and espresso based coffees, teas, hot chocolates and milkshakes.


4. The Street Café

Eastern Daily Press: Restaurant review of The Street café, on Magdalen Street. Photo: Lauren CopeRestaurant review of The Street café, on Magdalen Street. Photo: Lauren Cope (Image: Archant)

Where: 147 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1NF

Having been serving the city for more than 25 years, The Street Café is highly regarded for delivering a great breakfast.

The café is a firm favourite on Tripadvisor with one reviewer claiming it to be "the best local breakfast ever".

With a host of coffee choices to choose from, The Street Café also offers luxury hot chocolates which can be plain, chocolate orange, Kinder Bueno or mint chocolate.


5. Alchemista Coffee Potions

Eastern Daily Press: Alchemista Coffee Co is set to open on St Gregory's Alley this September. Picture: Louisa BaldwinAlchemista Coffee Co is set to open on St Gregory's Alley this September. Picture: Louisa Baldwin (Image: Archant)

Where: 4 St Gregory's Alley, Norwich, NR2 1ER

With a passion for great coffee, Alchemista offers a great spot to watch busy city goers pass by.

The shop has a number of specialty coffees to pick from and provides a homely backdrop to unwind.