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Salisbury Journal reveals shortlist for Cafe of the Year 2026
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
Residents in Salisbury are being invited to vote for their favourite local coffee shop as the shortlist for the annual Cafe of the Year competition is announced.
Nine independent cafes across Salisbury and the surrounding area have been named as finalists in the search for the Cafe of the Year 2026. The shortlist, compiled following nominations from readers of the Salisbury Journal, recognises the diversity of the city’s coffee scene, ranging from traditional tea rooms and farm shops to dedicated coffee houses.
The businesses vying for the title this year are:
The Yard, 16 Dews Road
Kiwi Coffee, Churchill Gardens
Cholderton Farm Shop, Tidworth Road
Aroma Avenue, 33 High Street
Cafe Vita, The Plaza, Bulford Road
Sonder Cafe, 35 High Street
The Spitfire Kitchen, 7 Pullman Drive
Culture Coffee, 69 Fisherton Street
Charlie's Cafe, 35 Catherine Street
The competition aims to celebrate the hard work of local business owners and the contribution these venues make to the local community. With the finalists now confirmed, the outcome of the competition rests with the public.
To cast a vote, readers must use the official voting coupons appearing in the print edition of the Salisbury Journal on September 24 and October 1. Once completed, the coupons should be posted to Salisbury Journal, Cafe of the Year, Suite B (Ground Floor), Milford House, 43-55 Milford Street, Salisbury, SP1 2BP.
All postal votes must be received by the editorial team no later than October 9 to be counted towards the final result.
Source: Salisbury Journal — Salisbury · View original