For those of you who might find themselves in the city before 9am you will probably be aware that not an awful lot is open and so if your vice is an early morning partaking of caffeine then there's only a handful of options available.
Luckily for those of us who are in desperate need of a coffee, and based on today's visit that is quite a number of people, Coffee by the Arch is open from 8am and on a cold, fresh morning is a little haven away from the elements at the entrance to the Bailgate.
A coffee shop with lots of personality, a lovely selection of home-made cakes and pastries from the local bakery and a great menu of breakfast, lunch and light bite options; it's an easy formula for success.
And oh my, what a recipe for success it must be, because by 08:30 the shop had a queue stretching out of the door that showed no sign of abating. A constant flow of cheerful early-morning risers kept the coffee machine in constant use and the pastries flying out the door.
The Halloween decor gave a hint to a coffee shop wanting to get involved, join in the fun and be a real asset to the local community.
LoveLincoln only stopped in for a quick coffee, but was instantly jealous of a customer tucking into a Lincolnshire sausage bap, so that's definitely on the list for next time!
