WHAT is better than a comforting cup of tea or coffee on a crisp Autumnal day?

Here are the top five of the 32 places in Worcester to sit down and relax with a cuppa as rated on Trip Advisor.

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1. Francini Cafe De Colombia in Angel Place.

The independent Colombian cafe takes the coffee crown with 200 out of 225 visitors rating them as excellent.

Ruben S wrote: "Such a happy place! Stumbled upon this cafe while on a day out in Worcester. A wonderful atmosphere inside with friendly staff and tasty coffee. Brought back memories of being in Colombia."

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2. Papa's Caffe in New Street

Coming in second is Papa's Caffe, 162 out of 236 agree the coffee shop is excellent.

Mark wrote: "Great breakfast I stopped by Sunday morning at this lovely place and I got served the best breakfast I ever had, we got served our food by the chef which was nice to see that. Great job guys well done keep it up."

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3. Boston Tea Party in Broad Street

In third place is the only chain on the list and received 335 excellent reviews out of 619.

Rosalind Foz: "I visit Boston tea party pretty much every week, once I've dropped the kids at school. Its by far the best and most welcoming coffee house in Worcester. The staff are always so friendly (even when we take over the whole cafe with our prams!) and there's a great choice of food to choose from.

"The rose, ginger and cardamom tea is literally the nicest tea I've ever had. It's defo my go to place when I'm meeting friends or taking the family out. Can't wait for my next visit."

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4. Wayland's Yard in Foregate Street

Wayland's Yard is famous for its breakfasts and 134 reviewers agree it is an excellent place to be.

Ellie wrote: "The food really is as good as it looks! This is the ideal independent breakfast place in Worcester, the food isn't your standard breakfast options but it offers tasty and healthy options with a unique, independent dining experience!

"Waylands yard really is doing everything right with what they have to offer!"

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5. Chocolate Deli Coffee and Patisserie in New Street

Last but certainly not least 129 rated this patisserie as excellent.

iowabandit said: "A little piece of Heaven on Earth. The range and quality of the chocolates here is beyond compare accompanied by a variety of lovely cakes and a good selection of sandwiches etc. The staff are very friendly and the place has a nice homely atmosphere."