Piccolo Espresso Bar in Bassetlaw

We have visited this little coffee shop multiple times now, more recently over the last couple of months. We did visit when it first opened on maybe two occasions, but have just started calling in again. Firstly if there was a GOOD on TA, I would have chosen this above average, however there isn't and I don't quite think this coffee shop is quite at very good level yet, although it could be. Positives first, it is a quaint little coffee shop, opposite the cinema which has parking. They offer a small but nice selection of breads and cakes. They also do very nice lattes. It is a quiet unassuming little spot, somewhat too quiet, which doesn't always shout out welcome. We have only come across a gentleman (possibly the owner) and a lady when visiting, both very cordial when we approached and ordered. Although I do have to say, they don't really engage in much conversation, and I have to agree with some points from a previous review. You don't necessarily expect any in depth or full blown conversations, but the atmosphere they create is very much akin to library staff environment. They aren't rude, yet aren't/don't come across as very friendly or welcoming. It's very robotic. I think more interaction and engagement with customers would be so much more welcoming and appealing to encourage customers to revisit or recommend their business. I would also have the music a 'little' louder when it is on. It hasn't always been on, or it's been so low you cannot hear it and the atmosphere is again, like a library, you can hear a pin drop. The above is not to criticise, just to give honest feedback on recent visits. Try it yourself and form your own opinions.

We went to the cinema over the road, and based on the reviews we called in here before hand. The coffee and the toast were excellent. I own a mobile coffee and know a quality coffee when I have one. The owners were pleasant and the customers were nice people. We would definitely recommend it.

A lovely little coffee shop, with a nice selection of cakes or toast. Welcoming layout but I would say while the staff are helpful & friendly they don’t particularly talk. This does feel a little strange for coffee shop staff and more akin to staff in a library. I don’t particularly want a full blown conversation but they don’t even talk between themselves. This was my second visit, once busy & today quite and the atmosphere was the same a little sterile. If you want good coffee.tea or cakes then worth a visit within a nice tastefully decorated and laid out cafe

This is without a doubt my favourite place to go for coffee. The coffee and cakes are just wonderful and everything if freshly made on the premises. My personal favourite is the sourdough toast (also homemade), its out of this world. There is always a friendly atmosphere and as a lifelong resident of Worksop, I wouldn't go anywhere else. Fabulous!

Without doubt the best coffee shop for miles. Every time I’m back in Worksop visiting family I go to this little jewel. My only complaint… I have to go elsewhere in Monday’s and Tuesday’s. Tony and Gail are really friendly and the coffee is absolutely top notch.

The coffee is wonderful and the home made sourdough is outstanding and prepared with genuine care by the team

With the coffee beans roasted on the premises and the cakes also made on site and both being excellent this place well worth a visit, you will not be disappointed.

Piccolo’s has been a favourite of ours for quite a while now, the quality of coffee (beans roasted on the premises), teas are also available, and the homemade cakes (baked on the premises) can truly only be appreciated by trying them. Trust me you will not be disappointed! They of course do takeaway if that’s what you want and you can buy various types of roasted beans and different types of teas to use at home as well.

I visited Piccolo’s for the first time today and it was truly marvellous. I had 2 coffees and some fruit bread toast and I was able to sit in the window and read my book. I could have stayed for hours! The coffee is delicious. The toast was yummy. The service was superb. And I’m so glad I went. Extra special ‘high five’ for the clean toilets too. What a gem Piccolo’s is. Loved it. Thanks ever so much Ellen x

Still the best coffee not just in worksop, but anywhere I’ve had. Makes me wonder why anyone would go to any of the big chains.

Undoubtedly the best coffee for miles around. Great selection of beans to try and to take home as well. The sourdough toast is fantastic as is all the cake selection. Do yourself a favour and give Starbucks a miss - Piccolos is superior in every way.

Absolutely fantastic coffee and cakes, the best in town - highly recommended! Lovely inside, very clean and smart, friendly & efficient service. Spots like these deserve your support more than ever!

Lovely Hot chocolate and cake, fantastic service. A proper gem in Worksop, great ‘latte’ art for a hot chocolate

Called in for the first time for a coffee with a friend. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Being coeliac I couldn't resist a slice of gluten free cake. Will definitely coming back

Best coffee cake and toasted bread in town, best coffee cake and toasted bread in town, best coffee cake and toasted bread in town

Smooth delicious, coffee chosen with their sourdough marmite toast is a wonderful breakfast Not cheap but you pay for amazing quality food and drinks

Good choice of coffee, homemade cakes and a window seat to watch the world go by....what’s not to like??

I visited Worksop from London this week to spend time with my delightful and fastidious aunt. On her recommendation we went for coffee and cake to Picolo's. Used as I am to the bland, characterless and corporate chains of London coffee shops I found Picolo's to be a haven of warm and friendly staff, excellent quality coffee and unsuppassable hand made cakes and bread.

Lovely cosy place in the centre of town. Excellent coffees, and the homemade cakes are wonderful, not forgetting the homemade fruit loaf, toasted with butter...yummy. There is always a warm welcome, and the atmosphere is relaxed and chilled. Perfect place to meet friends for a catch up or just have a quiet moment to yourself.

Really good coffee with the beans roasted by themselves, all the cakes and bread are made on the premises, service is both friendly and efficient - simply the best place of this type for miles around.

I went in here on a whim after passing it loads of times and so glad I did! The ambience was relaxing and chilled out, many different cakes and coffees to choose from. It's at the top of town, opposite the cinema. I will definitely be back :)

Excellent service with coffee at its finest. Not forgetting the sourdough toast and delicious cakes.

Lovely little cafe with smart premises. Owner/ staff are efficient and friendly. Good selection if cakes qhich look and tastw homemade- delicious. Great coffee.

Absolutely fantastic coffee, very friendly knowledgable staff and a lovely environment. Also - if you love a bit of coffee roasting geekery then have a chat to the owner about their roasting setup.

The best cake, bread and 100% the best coffee in Worksop. Know their stuff. Lovely to sit in and savour a punchy coffee and take in the tranquilty. Me and my Dad (coffee fanatics and caffeinated people) attend whenever we can to unwind for a good coffee even two because we enjoyed it so much first time round .Great art to take in that transports you away from Worksop almost...However! I would love it if you had extended opening hours. A lot of us could rely on a good coffee and a take a moment to enjoy it once we've finished work. Keep it up

Great coffee, can't understand why people go to places such as costa etc when there are small independent gems such as this. Best coffee by far.

I’ve been here for a couple of time for coffee and cake, it is fresh coffee and cake, it’s so delicious you have to come back time and time

Saturday afternoon break, me an my other half decided trying this place out. What a delight this was, coffee was lovely, cakes homemade and to die for together with soft music and a very relaxed atmosphere. Definitely visit again Phil & Jules

Found an amazing coffee shop in Worksop only good brew in 3 weeks - shout out to PICCOLOS #delicious #coffee

Stopped at The Piccolo with my wife,initially for a coffee. The premises are relatively small but nevertheless are of an excellent standard looking clean neat and tidy throughout.

Amazing coffee and cake, it’s a must as they do gluten free too. Lovely relaxing atmosphere and the owners are lovely too.

I have visited before and since my last vist the prices have increased and cup size changed , didnt feel todays experience great , The gentleman wasnt very welcoming today which is key to any coffee shop rather a smile and a good morning than latte art any day !!

Absolutely love this place. Very cosy, good coffee and the best ginger cake I've ever had. The sourdough toast is really good too.

I'd been told the coffee was good, so tried this place on a recent visit to Worksop. The Americano was great. Fresh and strong without being bitter. I also tied a cappuccino, which, though on the small side, was equally tasty and fresh. I was tempted to try a chocolate pecan brownie, and that was the best I've ever tasted: moist, rich and a generous sized piece, with the lovely extra flavour of pecans.

I had an hour to kill in Worksop, so I thought I'd sit and have a coffee somewhere. I'm glad I came here instead of any of the regular chain places. The coffee was perfect, the service was professional across the board, the surroundings were comfortable and the cake wasn't bad either. Highly recommended.

We have been in few coffee shops in our time, Piccolos is the best by far. The coffee expertly made by Tony is great and the cakes made by Gayle are to die for. Well done.

Great little coffee shop with really good cakes. Love the guest coffees which they provide and the story behind them.

Having read a few reviews I feel I had to comment on a couple of reviews regarding the wait for the coffee . Tony is the best barista and each coffee is made with the same precision each time. If you want a fast service then I suggest other establishments but if you want the best flavour then their is no where better and waiting for your perfect coffee is such a small price to pay.

My partner and I have become coffee fanatics and find ourselves seeking out independent, specialty coffee shops and cafes. I travel the country for work and won’t compromise on my coffee...if there isn’t an independent serving up high quality coffee, home made cakes with friendly service then I won’t bother. It’s all about the whole experience and Piccolos offers all of that!

Can't better DaveRetired's comments, other than to say the lemon cake is fantastic. And very generous. No problem either when I was a bit fussy (double espresso + hot milk), not trusting an Americano to be too weak. And, I think, the cafe is in Mr Straw's grocery - so nicely rounded off a visit to Mr Straw's house (NT).

I'll start with the good points first:

A small Coffee Bar, just opposite the Council Offices. Describes itself as 'Artisan' ... Not sure what that means, but the coffee & cake are very good.

Lovely friendly place, great atmosphere. Would highly recommend piccolo espresso bar for a get together with friends or family. Very reasonable prices too

nice laid back atmosphere , brilliant service, and a great choice of cakes to go with your coffee. A family business that obviously cares about its customers. A building with a history too.

Lugar pequeño pero muy agradable para ir de café y tarta. Mi elección era blanco y pastel de fruta rica que puede recomendado. He estado. Editado y volvería otra vez. 😋

Delicious coffees and sourdough so rich in flavour that the toast just needed butter. Tastes lingered wonderfully in the mouth...

Excellent establishment - drinks, service and very friendly staff couldn't ask for anything else. Will be back soon.

Lovely cup of tea or coffee and delicious home made bread for toast only downside is they do not accept card payments which is a pain if you don't carry much cash

The nicest coffee you can buy in Worksop by far. Very nice atmosphere and decor inside the bar, delicious cakes and toast. The best cup of coffee I've ever had.

Called in after a visit to Mr Straw's House. The cafe is Mr Straw's old grocers shop and still the same from the outside. Wonderful service, delicious coffee and homemade GF cake, what more could anyone ask? All cakes made on site.Lovely chat with owners too, very friendly. Would certainly be a regular if I lived there.

We were taken here for coffee and toast by our daughter. The coffee and soda bread toast was dynamic.The staff were super friendly. What a little gem of a place

Small but unique espresso bar serving quality drinks and home made light bites, friendly staff, nice atmosphere, well worth a visit

Perfect place for a decent cup of coffee. Note that it is not in a plastic or paper one. You can read the newspaper or watch the world go by.

first time in this place and it was excellent from start to finish, would highly recommend to anyone in worksop

Having read the reviews,I can only assume I visited on an off day. After nearly a fifteen minutes wait, I don't mind waiting for fresh coffee but fifteen minutes when it was not particularly busy, is a little off. Unfortunately it was not worth the wait. The coffee was average at best with a bitter aftertaste and as a person who works in the industry if this is the best coffee you have tasted,then you haven't travelled very far. The gentleman who was making the coffee was very surly and unwelcoming too. Sorry but I can not recommend nor will I return. Shame.

Never disappointed when we visit here with wonderful coffee and delicious homemade cakes!!! Highly recommended. x

We got recomended this place and told the coffee was great, we went and were not disappointed. The cake is great as well.

My boyfriend and I visit this coffee shop every Saturday morning, it's our favourite thing to do and we both look forward to our coffee date throughout the week. Cakes and toasts galore, it's all delicious. I tend to stick with a skinny chai latte, and fruit toast, while my boyfriend varies from sticky brownies and mochas to toast and black Americanos. Understandably, sometimes it is very busy. And when there isn't a seat, we walk around town and come back later - which is a form of patience no other place will receive from us, as it is well worth any wait. So friendly, so perfect, would absolutely recommend.

I am a self confessed coffee addict and Piccolo's has been recommended to me by more than one person on frequent occasions and life always got in the way.We were greeted with a smile and given advice on the selection of cakes on offer. I didn't realise that it was cash only so I had to nip to the cash machine but everything was being prepared whilst I was out which is a nice touch given we were unfamiliar faces. All too often there are people who don't care about coffee making standing in front of the machine but not here. What I was served was perfection in a cup and a phenomenal piece of gingerbread.Thank you, we will be back.

Absolutely no idea what the person who says this coffee shop is dusty in on about! They clearly went to a different place! Piccolos is not number 1 in Nottinghamshire for nothing - amazing home baked bread and cakes, home roasted and ground coffee (no you don't get that in Starbucks!) Incredibly friendly staff! We have been visiting for five years and it has always been perfect.

Wish we had more time to savour the delightful cosy and warmth of the atmosphere. It was excellent, will return for a discerning coffee

Very small outlet. Cramped. Nice decoration. A little unclean, we sat at table next to counter and I could write my name in the dust/flour on counter side. Coffee was OK, nothing special. Nothing to make me return here instead of Costa or Starbucks tbh, and in nearly a year I haven't returned.

I went along with a friend unsure of what to expect.I didn't need to worry. I just wanted to have tea & toast. I was pleasantly surprised to have a great choice of several home made & baked breads. I settled on sour dough. It was a delight to eat such proper sour dough bread together with butter & a lovely raspberry jam & earl grey tea.My friend & myself were able to have a nice relaxing time, being there for around an hour.Service was spot on& we were not rushed in any way.We are eagerly looking forward to our next breakfast!

What a find! This cafe is wonderful. My husband and I were looking for somewhere to have a hot drink and read the papers. It is a perfect space to relax in the warm and enjoy good food and drink.I had a very nice loose leaf breakfast tea and my husband had a good hot chocolate.My husband enjoyed slices of toasted fruit loaf with butter, which was so fruity!I loved the toasted slices of sourdough with butter and marmite. It was so delicious and perfectly chewy. The service was very good and the atmosphere very welcoming. I had a nice chat with the owner before leaving and he was telling me they make all the breads and roast their own coffee beans. It's definitely worth a visit.

I generally go for a flat white and toasted sour dough bread. Always tasty never been disappointed. Friendly staff and fantastic coffee! Don't waste your time going anywhere else in Worksop.

Excellent coffee house.Great variety of coffees and cakes.Very friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere

Discovered this wonderful place after a visit to the historic Mr Straws house in Worksop , and our curiosity to visit the original Mr Straws grocery shop (now Piccolos Expresso Bar) and we are now hooked. My partner is a world wide traveller for both business and pleasure and he (and I) both believe this is the finest coffee emporium in the "world" and not just Nottinghamshire! ☕️ Not to mention the homemade Lemon cake and fruit loaf with strawberry preserve ! Delicious, Elizabeth and Ian

This coffee bar just keeps getting better. There is now always a choice of 2 single origin coffees plus Piccolo's original blend. All beans are now roasted on the premises in small batches, in order to maintain freshness. Always a joy to visit with excellent coffee and homemade cakes served by very friendly staff and by the husband and wife owners, who are both very knowledgeable and very polite and very friendly.

Excellent tailor made coffee to suit indivudual taste, perfect everytime! Warm friendly service makes for a lovely relaxing atmosphere, great place to meet for a coffee, cake and catch up.

After all the hype I decided to visit this establishment. Wow what a let down.! I assume it was the owner that served us, he spent more time discussing his investments with a previous customer than getting to grips with our order. It took four trips to deliver two lattes and two cakes. The wait would have allowed to us nip into to town get served and return from another cafe. The coffee was nothing special and have had better at costa or starbucks with more friendly staff and quicker service.! The order came to £7 which I would have been happy to pay for two medium not small lattes and two cakes but the latte at sainsburys is better tasting and a lot cheaper. Sorry but definately overated! will not be returning.

Visiting the area from Cornwall and found this great little coffee house serving excellent coffee (could be in Italy!) and delicious home-made cakes. Excellent stop off point when visiting Clumber Park. Would highly recommend this little gem and will return whenever we are in the area again.

We love Piccolo's and visit most Saturday mornings. The coffee is superb, and the sourdough toast is out of this world. Best thing to happen to Worksop for a long time. Cannot recommend highly enough !

Read the really positive reviews of this place and decided to give it a whirl whilst new tires were being fitted on my car.They were bang on...!My flat white coffee was great and was accompanied by a delicious almond and jam pastry - I'm not usually a lover of cakes, but this was very good.Would definitely recommend.

I was visiting the town to meet a friend and decided to come in here as it looked like an idea place for a quiet coffee. The drinks were fantastic and the staff were extremely friendly. Only one down point was that they only accept cash.I will certainly go back and recommend to friends.

Piccolo so offers a wide range of Fairtrade coffees which are made superbly add together with a slice of cake to have a real treat. The setting is quiet and friendly. A great place to relax.

Best coffee this side of Italy,terrific cakes baked on the premises,delightful hosts!I though roughly recommend a visit,you will not be disappointed.

I have been a customer of piccolo for just over a year. The ambience is relaxing, Tony and Gail are so friendly and also their helpers. Mrs Essex Lady, kyraa? and Natasha. This is my regular every day visit that I can not do without. Lovely .. from Lorraine

Lovely little cafe , owners very pleasant the freshly made cakes are delicous and coffee is great too well worth a visit !

Nice little coffee shop that makes a change from the big chains. Excellent coffee and the sourdough toast is the stand out item on the menu.

Absolutely amazing coffee, sourced by the owner who loves his craft. Better by far than any franchise

If you enjoy your coffee then this is the place for you. My last review rated the quality of the coffee equal to that you find in Italy, I would like to suggest that Piccolo Espresso Bar does it even better... just my opinion and I'm sure we all have our favourites? The process of making the wonderful blends and single bean extraction are faultless. Perfect ratios of coffee grind to extract volume and flow-rate, perfect milk foaming for the most delightful cappuccino. Single bean grinds are a treat, leading you into the citrus notes of some surprising and new offerings, or stay trad and choose the house blend which is comforting, familiar and faultless. Did I mention the home made cakes, toasts and treats.... better than you mum makes! Espresso made old school with a lever pull machine, an art in itself, giving the perfect golden bloom of an expert barista. Of course you can just visit for teas, shakes and pop..... but if you understand coffee then it's a cool place to visit, let me know if you agree? Ciao

Great little place, lovely latte and the other half really liked the chocolate milkshake- only marked it down a little as the shake came in a plastic beaker rather than a proper glass. Otherwise thumbs up!

Great place to sit and sip a coffee, perhaps with a slice of cake. The proprietor is very particular about the quality of what he serves, nothing too much trouble.

As always excellent coffee and cake. Love this coffee shop. Staff are so friendly. Best coffee I've ever had.

We often call in for coffee and toast. The service is excellent. A relaxing hour on a busy Saturday morning! Thoroughly recommend a visit. (wish it was open on a Sunday!)

Lovely people, relaxing atmosphere, great coffee and cakes. Perfect place to meet and have a chat with family and friends.

Always a pleasure to pop in for a coffee. The coffee and homemade cakes are divine and all with a first class service.

The coffee here is just outstanding, as are the friendly service & delicious cakes. The love that always goes into every cup is so palpable. I just wish that this was my local coffee shop...

Always stunning coffee and delicious homemade cakes and breads, I love them all. I'd go more often but I always have to sample more than coffee as they are devine.

Very pleasant atmosphere very clean, excellent hot drinks and tasty cakes. Situated in a great place next to cinema.

Now you can have a choice of excellent coffees,some now roasted on the premises.This is definitely the best coffee cafe I have ever visited,anywhere!

Great atmosphere and brilliant hosts. Coffee's all to a high standard, great homemade cakes. Clean and homely. Best for miles around.

Visited this divine high street bistro today and it is fabulous. Loved my declicious Piccolo and definitely be going again to try a few more Espresso coffees. Might even bring my Italian lodger as he gets homesick sometimes. Thanks for your nice chat and advice on coffee making Tony. Di from CC

Great feel to the place. Brilliant coffee - I don't think I have ever had better!! Attentive service and great cakes. Just the best ......

Not what you would expect, very nice,good range of coffees,very well made, the cakes and biscuits we had were very good, would recommend to everyone, much better that the chain coffee shops

Visited many times , but not of late best expresso and cakes in town and very good cakes . Brilliant and very attentive staff !

worth a visit coffee good nice clean place, staff polite, just what this town needs, it located in a good area of town.

Delicious coffee and delicious Lemon cake! Very friendly staff, well worth a visit. Located at the top of town opposite the Savoy cinema it's a real love cal gem.

This place is pretty amazing and not just 'good for somewhere in Worksop;' it really compares to almost any other good cafe based in more cosmopolitan surroundings. The polite and friendly owner is always willing to give you a detailed introduction to all of the products on offer such as the choice of coffee blends and various milk preparations offered. The tasting notes on the board are quite accurate; not just a marketing gimmick, you can truly identify the differences in each blend. The cakes look great too and I do intend to try one eventually. The cafe also offers a very clean and relaxed environment; with a good, sophisticated choice of music that isn't played too loud. You could actually spend all day here in this little refuge from the rest of Worksop; before leaving to continue your stroll through the town centre with a slightly caffeinated buzz, as it is inevitable that you may have that second or third cup of coffee.

Always pass this little amazing coffee house when in the area and today I thought I must catch a chill pill - coffee. Met the owner Tony and I must say such a passionate person with heart. Just watch him make a coffee for you. It's seriously is an art. I had to try the Kenyan coffee. Beautiful and so different in its taste and aroma. I highly recommend to all you coffee lovers, this is a place you must visit. Gail his partner is also so passionate in what they are about, makes the most amazing cakes, which I will try next time I go in. Thank you Tony for making feel so welcome. See you soon.......