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WhenCHRIS CRICHTON bought an Italian Piaggio van four years ago his Green Coffee Machine fast became Cheltenham’s mobile answer to caffeine on the run. This is one Cotswolds foodie that gets around – here he shares with us his favourite local haunts…


Breakfast


Curious Café & Bistro in Cheltenham never fails to cure a hangover or provide a hearty breakfast – their full English is always a winner. It’s super busy on weekends and their courtyard in the summer is packed, but it’s a cracking little find.


With the family


A picnic on top of Leckhampton Hill is always a safe bet. The views are truly stunning looking out onto The Malverns on a clear day. It’s never too busy and you can find a quiet spot amongst some grass to settle in for a few hours of nibbling and a cheeky cider.


Quick pint


The Beehive has long been a haunt for a quick pint. However, that regularly turns out to be a much longer affair with plenty of local ciders and ales on offer – Cornish Rattler cider is a must-try.


Cheeky cocktail


I couldn’t choose between two great spots, so if I’m in Montpellier in Cheltenham then Maita’i is a real treat and has a stylish crowd. For something a little different then Bistrot Coco has some brilliant cocktails in a surreal and trendy setting.


With friends


For stunning views across Cheltenham, and plenty of comfy chairs and picnic tables, the Rising Sun up on Cleeve Hill is hard to beat when the sun is setting.


Comfort food


Real Burger on Grosvenor Street in Cheltenham is a great spot to grab a gourmet burger to munch on at home. All the beef comes from pure, grass-fed Gloucestershire herds and the chips are hand cut. Everything on the menu is pretty amazing, actually!


Quick cuppa


After nearly four years braving the weather and running the van on The Promenade in Cheltenham, my new coffee house, The Green Coffee Machine, has just opened up opposite Cheltenham train station. It’s got a great buzz and, of course, our coffee is beautiful! I’d love to start selling my very own blend of coffee in the future.


Sunday lunch


The Langton always provides a fantastic Sunday lunch with all the trimmings and lashings of gravy. Be warned, though – you’ll need to book.


Chris has just set up a permanent coffee house after four years mobile. He might know a good cup of Joe, but does he know where to get the ultimate roast dinner?


Hidden gem


For an amazing range of fresh homemade food The Sandwich Box never ceases to amaze. The salad bar is full of yummy treats, and they bake their own bread every morning daily. You’ll often see Dom pop his head out of the kitchen covered in flour! They make a real effort to reduce waste, too, with no plastic bags and lots of biodegradable containers.


Quick! Add these to your contacts book • Curios Café & Bistro, 204 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7NE; 01242 226854 • The Beehive, 1-3 Montpelier Villas, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2XE; 01242 579443; thebeehivemontpellier.com • Maita’i, 21-22 The Courtyard, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1SR; 01242 238138; www.maitai-lounge.co.uk • Bistrot Coco, 30 Cambray Place, Cheltenham, GL50 1JP; 01242 534000; www.bistrotcoco.co.uk • Rising Sun Hotel, Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, GL52 3PX; 01242 676281; www.oldenglishinns.co.uk • Real Burger, 13 Grosvenor Street, Cheltenham, GL52 2SQ; 01242 808774; www.realburgercheltenham.com • The Green Coffee Machine, 71 Queens Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2NH; 07545 588551; www.thegreencoffeemachine.co.uk • The Langton, London Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6HT; 01242 233022; www.thelangton.co.uk • The Sandwich Box, 3 Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QB; 01242 230831; www.thesandwichbox.co.uk


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