Happy Out Coffee

When I go to a coffee shop, I'll judge it first by the coffee, employing my one rule: if it needs sugar, it's not good coffee. I'm glad to say that Happy Out passes this test with flying colours. Their coffee is responsibly sourced from Bailies Coffee Roasters, a local company committed to ethical and sustainable practices, and if that isn't enough, this queer-owned café advocates for the LGBTQ+ community, donating 5% of profits to local LGBTQ+ groups and mutual aid funds. They also operate a pay-it-forward scheme where you can donate a coffee or one of their delicious cakes to anyone who might need one – no questions asked. It also doesn't hurt that Vic and Alex, the owners, are some of the nicest people I've ever met.