In need of a cup of coffee to wake you up and get you ready for the day? Then look no further.

Watford is packed with fantastic places to grab a takeaway coffee while you're on the run or staying at cosy spots to sit down, relax and enjoy a warm drink.

Now, to help you find the perfect coffee Watford has to offer, locals have shared their thoughts and opinions on where in the town serves up the best of its kind.

From The LP Cafe to Ocean Bells, these are the best spots in Watford for a cup of coffee you need to visit.

The best places for coffee in Watford according to locals

Simba Bru Coffee Roasters

Many locals praised local spot Simba Bru Coffee Roasters on Sutton Road who share that they "take pride in roasting and preparing all of" their coffees.

Serving "the finest coffee from various corners of the globe", one regular to Simba Bru took to the review site Tripadvisor to share: "Great ambience and excellent coffee. Friendly welcoming staff. Decent variety to go with a nice hot drink."

The LP Cafe

Another coffee spot raved by locals was The LP Cafe on The Parade which puts a spin on the typical coffee shop.

LP Cafe is an "independent record cafe" that lets you browse vinyl, serves coffee and often hosts intimate concerts.

The coffee spot serves coffee which they believe should be an "epic event for the senses which is why we source fresh beans from specialist roasters Climpson and Sons."

With a 4.5/5 Tripadvisor rating, one guest said: "The best tea & coffee in town, no contest. Lovely fresh food, cakes and pastries, Excellent choice of vinyl records both new and 2nd hand and a fantastic bunch working here."

Ocean Bells

Watford locals gave lots of love to Ocean Bells as one described the staff as "stars".

Ocean Bells on the High Street is self-described as "your local artisan coffee shop" serving the likes of a classic espresso, long black, cortado or a piccolo.

They also offer seasonal specials, including a peanut butter hot chocolate, Biscoff Latte and even a Nutella latte in a Nutella jar.

On Tripadvisor, one Watford local said: "Lovely calm ambience, delicious aromas of coffee on arrival, well balanced and flavourful flat white which was well received. Overall, the best coffee."

Eats & Treats

Also well-praised was Eats & Treats, a cafe on St Albans Road that is self-described as a "highly rated sandwich shop known for its wide variety of offerings".

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With an impressive 4.5/5 Tripadvisor rating, one guest said: "I've been coming here for about 14 years, I've done a review before, just after it was refurbished.

"I still think it's the best place to get a bacon sandwich in Watford. However they offer some much more, the coffee is great, the choice of cakes is fantastic.

"The range of quality food available is amazing for a small Independent shop."