No rankings: just 5 of the best places to get coffee in Dundee, from a swift espresso shot to a leisurely latte and traybake.

Empire State Coffee
36-38 Nethergate, DD1 4ET
Worth seeking out for quality coffee, cooling drinks, snacks and lunches.
Open: Mon–Sat 8am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm
empirestatecoffee.com

Forte Café
98 Dura Street, DD4 6TE
Away from the centre and a step back in time for frothy coffee, proper sundaes, and sweets in jars.

Henry’s Coffee House
22-26 Seagate, DD1 2EQ and 4 City Square, DD1 3BA
Popular local coffee options serving breakfast rolls as well as sandwiches and a good range of cakes.
Open: Mon–Sat 8am–7pm; Sun 10am–7pm
henryscoffeehouse.co.uk | read our full review

Gracie’s
175 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry DD5 1DJ
Bright and airy spot on the coffee shop block in Broughty Ferry.
Open: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; Sat 9am–10.30pm; Sun 10am–5pm
fb.com/graciesbroughtyferry | read our full review

Hugh’s Place
75 Perth Road, DD1 4HY
Small but cleverly formed coffee house offering light lunches and homemade cakes.
hughsplace.co.uk | read our full review

See also our round-up of the best cafés in Dundee