Coco Tang -Asian Cafe

byard lane doesn't get the foot traffic of market square, but that's exactly why coco tang works so well. tucked away where most tourists won't stumble across it, this place has built something real. the 1,697 google reviews averaging 4.7 stars aren't from passing trade, they're from people who've found their spot. the tea selection runs deep here, which makes sense given the name. but don't sleep on the coffee. each cup feels considered, not rushed through some corporate playbook. solo workers claim corners with laptops and settle in for hours. the vegan small plates keep you fed without forcing you to leave your productive bubble. what draws people back isn't flashy instagram walls or branded merchandise. it's the consistency. the warmth of ceramic against your palms, steam rising while nottingham's grey skies stretch overhead. some places chase trends. coco tang just does coffee and tea properly, day after day.