Cafe Higgs

Higgs has been in Derby for many years before the new Westfield Shopping Centres arrival with its many Cafés, I is quite a big café with a variety of seating possibilities from chairs and tables to higher stools. there is quite a variety of food an available from biscuits and cakes to Sandwiches and light Snacks such as baked potatoes with different fillings. There is not the great variety of coffee flavours offered in some of the American style cafes but your can get a decent cappuccino, tea or hot chocolate. Higgs is also open in the evening for bistro style café food. It used to have live music some evenings and catered for a lively youthful crowd not the club scene but those who enjoyed live music with their casual dining.

I oftent meet my friends for coffee in Higgs as an alternative to the ‘chain’ coffees shops found in the nearby Westfield. This is a nice relaxed café which is pleasantly spacious with 2 floors and an outside area. The staff are well organised and friendly. The food is excellent and you do not have to wait an age after placing an order before it arrives at your table.
Higgs is well located within the city centre, but now has much more competition since the new Westfield has introduced numerous big name coffee shop brands. Having a coffee in Higgs however enables you to avoid the hustle and bustle of the shopping area of Westfield.

I usually visit Higgs for coffee during shopping trips to town. It is very well decorated and a ‘cool’ place to chill.
the day time menu is really good with loads of choice like paninis, muffins, salads etc.
The coffee is really good and they do a good selection of cold drinks. It is never really over busy and the service is quick. The staff are pleasant and not over familiar.
Friends have visited for food in the evening and said it is good too!

Higgs used to be a favourite place of mine when i lived close to Derby. It has two floors and is open as a café during the day and a bar /​restaurant by night.
Look out for jazz and music nights as you can eat whilst a band play downstairs.
The menu is wide and the wine choice is very good. Not a cheap night out but excellent for a romantic evening or fun night out.
Higgs is in the centre of town and you cannot park directly near it but there are a couple of car parks within 5 minutes walk.
Make sure you book in advance for Fiday and Saturday nights.