Three Olympic athletes were quick to snap up a spot on the bustling market stretch, where they opened coffee house Common Ground. Jessica Varnish, Liam Phillips and Fran Halsall have collated an impeccable interior, and a small but well chosen menu to match. Coffee here is made meticulously, while cakes and brunch dishes are flavourful and affordable.

A speciality coffee shop in Altrincham: brunch, open sandwiches, cakes & alcohol: Mon-Wed 8am-5pm, Thur/Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10-5pm.