Lamberts

Lamberts is a popular brunch café just off the main shopping streets in Stamford town centre and dogs are welcome inside. It's a proper sit-down spot serving breakfast and light meals, with a laid-back, dog-friendly atmosphere and a menu that runs through to mid-afternoon Monday to Saturday. The café has a dedicated dog menu, so your four-legged companion gets something too.

Indoor seating means wet-paw days and winter visits are just as workable as summer mornings and the central location makes it easy to fold into a Stamford wander. Lamberts opens at 8:30 am most days and serves food until 4 pm, with breakfast available through to late morning.

Closed Sundays. It's on Cheyne Lane, a short stroll from Stamford's main streets and useful if you want proper food, a coffee and a dog who isn't stuck outside in the rain.