WE WANT you to nominate your favourite cafe in the wider Southampton area.

From the barista who can pour a perfect latte to having the best selection of buns - there could be a number of reasons why you want to nominate your favourite cafe.

Please let us know and it could be in with a chance of being awarded our Cafe of The Year.

Nominations will be open until July 30.

Anyone can nominate a cafe - and it will be in with a chance of taking this year’s crown.

Once the nominations have closed, we will then publish the top cafes as chosen by readers of the Southern Daily Echo along with a voting coupon so that you can vote for your favourite each day.

The voting will start in the week commencing August 15.

To make your nomination visit dailyecho.co.uk/cafeofyear or complete the form printed in the Daily Echo this month.

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