A nationwide search is underway to find Britain’s best construction cafe, with people nominating their best greasy spoons in a bid to crown the restaurant serving the best classic fry-up.
Builder’s radio station Fix Radio launched the contest after research found that 73 per cent of adults see their local coffee shop as the lifeblood of their local community.
The winner of the competition will be crowned later this year and will be given stickers to place in the store window to mark their success.
Speaking about the competition, a Fix Radio spokesperson said: “We will spare no effort when it comes to finding the best café for builders.”
‘As our research shows, these institutions are highly valued by local people and provide such an important service.
Lisa Baker at her restaurant, The WareHouse Cafe SE16, is among those hoping to be crowned Britain’s best construction cafe.
Staff at the KLM Diner in Saltash, Cornwall, proudly display one of the dishes they serve – a classic English breakfast.
Owner Steve Aslani at Paul’s cafe in Guildford. Will his restaurant outperform the competition as Fix Radio searches for Britain’s best builders cafe?
According to a recent survey, 73 percent of adults see their local cafe as the soul of their local community (pictured: The WareHouse Cafe SE16).
Three quarters (75 per cent) of people surveyed said they wish they could visit their restaurant more often (pictured: Paul’s Café in Guildford).
A Fix Radio spokesperson said the station “leaves no stone unturned when it comes to finding the best builder’s coffee” (pictured: KLM, Saltash).
“It is only right that we celebrate and give back to them as they have supported local communities across the country for decades.”
The survey of 2,000 adults found that 75 percent wish they could visit their greasy restaurant more often.
On average, people are willing to travel up to four miles to get there.
Almost half (44 per cent) said the British atmosphere was also a crucial component when choosing an establishment.
Three-quarters said price is an important factor when choosing a cafe and would be willing to shell out £9.15 for a fry-up.
Eggs (84 percent), sausages (82 percent), and bacon (80 percent) are the top non-negotiables when it comes to essential components.
Also notable are baked beans (67 percent), hash browns (50 percent) and roasted tomatoes (52 percent).
Black pudding (29 per cent), chips (eight per cent) and black pudding (six per cent) languished at the bottom as the least popular options.
According to the survey, on average, people are willing to travel up to four miles to get to their favorite restaurant (pictured: The WareHouse Cafe SE16).
When it comes to what they want in a fry-up, respondents named eggs (84 per cent), sausages (82 per cent) and bacon (80 per cent) as essential items (pictured: Paul’s café in Guildford) .
Other popular frying ingredients, according to the survey results, include baked beans (67 percent), hash browns (50 percent) and roasted tomatoes (52 percent). (In the photo: KLM, Saltash)
The least popular chip options among respondents included blood sausage (29 per cent), French fries (eight per cent) and white blood sausage (six per cent). (pictured: The WareHouse Café SE16)
And almost half (49 per cent) of adults have completely ruled out the idea of eating a vegetarian or vegan version of Full English, according to OnePoll research.
The British cup of tea reigned supreme (55 per cent) and ahead of coffee (43 per cent), followed by orange juice (39 per cent) and water (14 per cent) as the drink of choice.
A Fix spokesperson added: ‘Builders and a fry-up in your favorite cafe go hand in hand. Getting it right is the best way to test the mettle of a greasy spoon!’
‘If you want to know how good a coffee is for the construction sector, then you have to try it.
‘Our favorite fried food? It has to be the bacon, done to perfection and driving trade during a tough day in the place.”