Coffee is fast becoming the world’s favourite drink - we enjoy it to get us going in the morning and as a pick me up throughout the day. Some people like it black, some people like milk, some like a flavoured syrup and some even like it ice cold. But whatever your preference, we don’t put much thought into what food goes well with a tasty brew... so we thought we’d take a crack at it.
Check out the list below for our favourite coffee and cake pairings!
Biscotti
Perhaps the most popular baked good to enjoy with a coffee, the biscotti comes in many flavours. Generally, you will find almond biscotti in most coffee shops, but don’t miss out on other flavours like cherry or chocolate. Perfect for dunking, we recommend pairing your biscotti with a full-flavoured espresso.
Croissants
Plain, with butter, or jam, these classic french pastries are the perfect breakfast snack. They can be enjoyed with any coffee but why not go for the classic french combo and enjoy your croissant with a cafe au lait.
Doughnuts
Why not go nuts for doughnuts - a classic pairing, coffee and doughnuts are a perfect combo. Whether you go glazed, holed or filled, you can go wrong with pairing your doughnut with a delicious Cafe2U latte.
Muffins
Whether you like blueberry, lemon or triple chocolate, you can’t go wrong with a muffin. These fabulously fluffy baked treats pair perfectly with a velvety smooth flat white.
Chocolate Cake
Perfect with a cappuccino, a rich, moist chocolate cake will never disappoint. But if you are looking for something a little more indulgent for dessert, why not pair your cappuccino with a chocolate lava cake.
Tiramisu
The indulgent coffee-flavoured Italian dessert, Tiramisu, is an all-time dinner party classic. So if you are looking for something a little more adult to pair with this wonderful dessert you can’t go wrong with an Irish coffee.
Banana Bread
A favourite fruit loaf, banana bread is mouth-wateringly moist and matches magically with a chocolatey mocha.
Scones
Not just for tea, fruit scones can be perfectly paired with, well, any coffee really! If you have any suggestions for a perfect coffee and cake combo let us know on our social media channels - if you are looking for a little inspiration check out our full range of coffee and cakes here.