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…
9. Ryan’s Cafe
4.8 stars based on 192 Google reviews. Location: 4 Boothville Green, NN3 6JR. Website: https://www.facebook.com/RyansEnterprisesLTD/ Photo: Ryan’s Cafe
10. Giardino Caffetteria Italiana
4.8 stars based on 110 Google reviews. Location: 2 Mercers Row, NN1 2QL. Website: https://www.instagram.com/giardinocaffetteria/ Photo: Logan MacLeod
11. The Good Loaf
4.7 stars based on 470 Google reviews. Location: 1 Overstone Road, NN1 3JL. Website: https://thegoodloaf.co.uk/locations/overstone-road/ Photo: Kirsty Edmonds