As well as the obvious chains, there’s also some great independents in the city to visit, some of whom also offer the seasonal favourite, such as Grinder in New Durham Road, as well as a host of other coffee varieties.
With autumn round the corner, we’ve rounded up 23 great independent city centre coffee shops perfect for cosy season.
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1. Sonny's at Pop Recs
For one of the best brews in the city - and a great atmosphere to boot - head to Sonny's at Pop Recs at the bottom end of High Street West. Named after late co-founder Dave Harper's son, Sonny's offers great menu options such as Turkish eggs and sandwiches on homemade foccacia and some inventive vegan choices. | Sunderland Echo
2. Otto, Stockton Road
Another city centre gem is Otto on Stockton Road. Expect a great coffee and playlist at this super relaxed coffee shop that's perfect for whiling away a couple of hours. | Sunderland Echo
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3. Grinder, New Durham Road
A stone's throw from the city centre, you'll find Grinder in New Durham Road. It offers one of the best cuppas in the city, with tray bakes, sandwiches and stuffed croissants also available. | Sunderland Echo
4. Fat Unicorn, Mackie's Corner
As well as being one of the best delis around with high-quality meats, cheeses and wines you just won't find on the supermarket shelves, Fat Unicorn serves excellent coffees and lunches. There's a small number of seats to dine in, or outside on sunny days, but you can also pick up drinks to take away. | Sunderland Echo