Press Books and Coffee in Cannock Chase

Absolutely lovely place to settle for a cuppa or two. The staff are so welcoming, the choice of drinks is enough for anyone. I can't have dairy and they cater for such requirements which is brilliant. They have a small selection of handmade cakes by a local baker and they're worth a try! For two coffees and a cake its about £10. Please support a local business. Nancy and her team and doing superb work!

I only noticed Press last week after a quick walk to the post office, and was immediately drawn to the window. It's so hard to find bookshops in this part of the Midlands let alone an independent book cafe, so this really stands out on the High Street. Press has been open for about six months at the time of writing and from a quick look at their website, they host a lot of live events such as open mics, book clubs and story sessions. Hednesford is a small town but lots of families and older people live here, so we're definitely in need of a place like this! When I did step in, the first thing that struck me was the atmosphere: warm and inviting, lovely coffee aromas, shelves of books, and even a little gifts section with Bird and Blend tea and crocheted bookmarks. The young people who work there are super friendly, and skilled baristas (the coffee I had was wonderful). The cakes are delicious and they even have little themed drinks menus! I didn't purchase any books this time round, but they stock a large variety of genres including manga and graphic novels, LGBTQ+ titles, local authors, and a pre-loved section too. The shop isn't the biggest place so might be worth a note if you want to bring a big group of people here, but you'll get a fantastic welcome. I can definitely see myself visiting again and again. Would recommend!