Each of these venues has achieved at least an impressive 4.7 stars out of five, with a minimum of 100 Google reviews, so why not give them a try for yourself?
All star ratings and the number of reviews were correct at the time of writing in May 2026.
Take a look at the 10 best independent cafes across Northampton, according to Google Reviews…
5. The Shed Cafe
4.8 stars based on 590 Google reviews. Location: The Causeway, Billing Garden Village, NN3 9EX. Website: https://www.facebook.com/TheShedCafe01 Photo: The Shed Cafe
6. Yellow Bourbon Coffee Roasters
4.8 stars based on 432 Google reviews. Location: 15 Angel Street, NN1 1ED. Website: https://www.yellowbourbon.co.uk/ Photo: Yellow Bourbon Coffee Roasters
7. The Old Grocery Espresso Bar
4.8 stars based on 266 Google reviews. Location: 32a Colwyn Road, NN1 3PZ. Website: https://www.facebook.com/theoldgroceryespressobar/ Photo: The Old Grocery Espresso Bar
8. Caffe D’Italia
4.8 stars based on 266 Google reviews. Location, 5 Fish Street, NN1 2AA. Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/CaffedItalia-100049023406313/ Photo: Caffe D’Italia