200 Degrees Coffee Shop

market street has seen plenty of coffee shops come and go, but 200 degrees has figured out something that keeps people returning. the numbers tell part of the story, 4.6 stars across more than a thousand reviews from leicester locals who've clearly found their place. but walking in, you understand why immediately. there's a deliberateness in how they pull each shot, steam milk to that sweet spot where it holds together but doesn't scorch. the warmth isn't just from the ceramic cups either. it's in how the barista remembers you're the cortado regular, how conversations happen naturally between strangers at neighboring tables. chain coffee tastes the same everywhere, which is precisely the problem. here, tuesday morning's flat white carries the weight of someone actually caring about what lands in your hands. leicester deserves coffee this considered.