The lockdown has affected many things, not least a casual catch-up over a cuppa and cake. There’s many great cafes where people could meet up – and with things slowly getting back to normal we know there are many readers who are keen to help local businesses get back on their feet over the coming months. So here in no particular order, here are some of the best places in the county to get a coffee. 1 THE MAD SCIENTIST, JANE STREET, WORKINGTON This cafe is a very popular place for locals to have a catch-up. Karen Fell said: “The Mad Scientist, Workington, lovely place.”