My Five Favourite Cafes From Around The World By Amanda Prowse

Today on the book tour for ‘The Christmas Cafe’ which is the latest book by Amanda Prowse, Amanda talks about her five favourite cafes around the world.

What are your five favourite cafes from around the world?

Thank you so much to you and your lovely readers for inviting me as a guest onto your blog. I really do appreciate it. I wanted to base my next book in a café, those magical places that provide a home from home. On any rainy day or if you are feeling a little lonely, is there anything better than stepping through the doors of a warm, welcoming café and being offered a smile and a cuppa? I think not. Café’s the world over are the offices and meeting dens of writers! I often spot lost souls like myself, sipping a coffee with one hand clenched around a pen, scribbling onto a scrap of paper… or indulging in our other favourite pastime of people watching!
 
My top five favourite cafés are;
 
1. Falko in Edinburgh’s Bruntsfield Place, Scotland.  It’s quirky, vintage inspired interior is neat and smart, but the one reason to come here is for the bread! It is quite simply divine. I’m a bread fiend and here they have a selection of dark rye breads, Spelt loaves, you name it. A German bakery where the soup is piping hot and the bread crusty – what’s not to love?
 
2. The Reservoir in Surry Hills, Sydney.  An organic foodie lovers paradise! The best breakfast/brunch on the planet! Muesli slathered with thick yoghurt and drizzled with honey, topped with great big dollops of fresh fruit compote – all washed down with really, really good smooth coffee!  Communal bench tables mean you get to meet to chat to strangers, always a good thing.
 
[amazon_link id=”1784970379″ target=”_blank” ][/amazon_link]3. Richard Booth’s Café in Hay-on-Wye.  Bookshop and café. Books and cake. Reading and good grub. How else can I put it? I LOVE this place! Homemade lemon drizzle cake, perfectly poured pots of tea, homemade baked beans on toast and more second hand books than anyone can handle – I know right! Bliss!
 
4. Beachcomber Café Woolacombe. The best part of any seaside holiday – the fry up! This place has a stunning view of the beach and the food is of incredible quality, speedily served and reasonably priced!
 
5. Benugo Café Long Acre, Covent Garden.  My go to place when I’m working. I love their big communal space in the basement where I can be sure to get a good few notes scribbled. They make fabulous stuffed sandwiches, my favourite is brie, salad and onion jam – delish!

‘The Christmas Café’ by Amanda Prowse is published on 22nd October (£7.99, Head of Zeus). Amanda Prowse will be appearing at the Southampton’s Festival of Words on Tuesday 27th October, for more information visit http://www.sotospeakfestival.org/amanda-prowse-2/