THIS week we've asked readers: where the best place to go for a coffee and a natter in the Whitehaven area?
The lockdown has affected many things not least a casual cuppa, cake for a friendly catch-up.
There's many great cafe's in the vicinity where people could meet up - and with things slowly getting back to normal we know there are many readers who are keen to help local businesses get back on their feet when they re-open.
So here in no particular order, here are some of the best places in the county to get a coffee.
1 LA VENUE, LOWTHER STREET. WHITEHAVEN
The cafe is well missed by readers.
Bethany Curwen posted: "Comfortable and friendly environment, a home from home.
"Can't wait to try the new milkshakes."
Andrea Bell said: "Love it, gorgeous decor, friendly staff, value for money, dog friendly, delicious cakes and I recommend the hot chocolate with toasted marshmallow syrup."
2 THE STRAND, LOWTHER STREET. WHITEHAVEN
Joanne Eaves said: "I miss their caramel macchiato."
Karen Scott said: "Spotlessly clean.beautiful decor friendly staff.. Lovely coffee."
Scarlett Todhunter posted: "The strand 100 per cent.
"Gorgeous coffee and cakes, nice and chilled. Perfect for revising/studying or if u need some quiet time."
Martin Pattinson said: "Amazing modern clean space to chill with coffee a cake and a catch-up through the day and brilliant entertainment, music and mixture of alcoholic beverages for the evening, plus brilliant staff."
3 CROSS'S CAFE ,ROPER STREET, WHITEHAVEN
The cafe has been recommended for its warm welcome.
Andrea Wilkinson said: "Definitely Crosse's cafe, best coffee in town."
Christine Crewdson said: "Cross’s Cafe,its a brilliant cup of coffee and great food as well, it’s more like meeting your family when you go in."
4 CAFE WEST ,KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN
The cafe is popular with readers Jane Parker, Beryl Tremble and Jennifer Andrews.
Candice Regan said: "A fabulous cafe. My children always love a trip there."
5 ROOFTOP CAFE, DIXONS DEPARTMENT STORE, LOWTHER STREET, WHITEHAVEN
A popular and much missed choice among readers.
Pauline Bellini said: "For me it’s not so much the coffee/tea cafe but I can’t wait for the Dixon’s rooftop cafe opening again so I can meet up with my friends and family as we usually have a catch up whilst in town shopping."
Donna Simpson posted: "Dixons rooftop cafe the best with a lovely atmosphere.
"Plenty of space and lovely food. Staff are always welcoming and accommodating especially with my friends big double pram."
David Benjamin said: "Lomax Got to be Dixons for coffee and a bacon sandwich."
Gemma Turner said: "Dixons cafe has to be the best for food and friendliness. Myself and my friends. They can even accommodate all our kids and prams."
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