Thornberry Cafe & Deli

if you've got a few hours to yourself and no particular reason to rush, todwick road is worth the detour. thornberry cafe & deli sits on the stables site in north anston, which is the kind of address that feels deliberately unhurried, and that seems to suit the place. it's built for solo visits: the kind where you order something, open your laptop or your book, and don't feel like you're taking up space. the menu leans into small plates and vegan options alongside the coffee, so you're not stuck choosing between eating and drinking. the tea selection is taken seriously too, which matters more than it sounds. locals keep coming back, and they're not shy about it. start with whatever's on the specialty coffee menu and see where the afternoon takes you.