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  • The ultimate Sunday Roast guide for Cambridge!

    If you are reading this, you are experiencing the quintessential Sunday struggle: finding the perfect roast dinner. It is easily the most-asked question in the Cambridge Foodies community, so I have gathered every single…

  • The best places to eat & drink in Ely (Cambridgeshire) – Hand picked by a local!

    Ely’s booming food scene is no longer a secret. This charming, historic city is famed for its breathtaking cathedral but is quickly transforming into a genuinely exciting foodie destination in its own right. Forget…

  • The best places to eat in Cambridge: The must-try food guide for visitors (written by a local)

    Cambridge boasts an exciting and diverse food scene. This can sometimes feel overwhelming for visitors, but worry not! I am a lifelong Cambridge resident, with many years of exploring this thriving restaurant scene under…

  • Where to eat down Mill Road (Cambridge)

    If you are reading this then you are probably looking for the best places to eat down Cambridge’s famous Mill Road. You are in luck, as you are utterly spoiled for choice down this…

  • Simon says: The best food vans in Cambridge

    If you are looking for a list of hand-picked food vans in Cambridgeshire, then look no further! I have been around the block a few times when it comes to food vans and I…

  • Simon’s Quest: The best pizza in Cambridge (ranked) 🍕

    – An average guy’s journey to find the best pizza in Cambridge We don’t cover enough pizza on the Cambridge Foodies, so I have started a quest to discover the best pizza in Cambridge!…

  • Simon Says: The best Indian food in Cambridge!

    I have been around the block a few times when it comes to curry in Cambridge. In that time, I have had the pleasure of sampling some truly special dishes in the local area. …

  • Simon says: The best burgers in Cambridge (ranked)

    Join me on my journey sampling the best burgers in Cambridgeshire. I will be ranking them on my own personal preference, mostly for fun (so don’t take it too seriously). Every burger on this…

  • North Star – Steak & Seafood opposite Fitzwilliam Museum

    “ad” – Why is this here? If you’re hunting for a prime steak or a hit of fresh seafood in the heart of Cambridge, North Star is a relatively new face on the scene.  Having…

  • The Crown, Fordham

    My Sunday roast journey across Cambridgeshire continues with The Crown in Fordham. The pub has been getting a massive amount of praise after starting their new Sunday roast service last month. I was expecting…

  • Market House, Cambridge

    “AD” – Why is this here? When Don Pasquale shut its doors back in 2020, it really did feel like a punch in the gut. It was a proper Cambridge institution and seeing a local…

  • Happy 5th birthday to Sushi & Salad!

    At the time of writing, Sushi & Salad sponsors a banner on our blog (ad) Has it really been five years since Sushi & Salad first opened its doors in Ely? Before they opened,…

  • Eat Ya Fajita @ The Chequers, Sutton (Ely)

    The Chequers has undergone a bit of a renaissance since the new owners took over last year. What was once a sleepy village pub that felt like a relic of the past has been…

  • Mina Steakhouse’s 6th birthday!

    “AD” – Why is this here? ​I can’t believe it has been six years since Mina Steakhouse first opened its doors. It has always been a unique fixture in Cambridge, offering a distinct blend of…

  • Book Review 2: Cassava & Cardamom by Kareem Roberts

    I have just finished reading “Cassava & Cardamom”, the debut book from local chef Kareem Roberts. If you’ve spent any time dining out in Cambridge, you’ll likely know Kareem from his work as the…

  • Nazar @ Cambridge Leisure Centre 🇹🇷

    The Turkish restaurant at the Cambridge Leisure Centre (just off Cherry Hinton Road) has recently changed hands. What was previously known as Turkuaz is now Nazar, a brand with another location also in Bedford…

  • 1+1 Rougamo – Xi’an Chinese restaurant in Cambridge

    “AD” – Why is this here? 1+1 Rougamo has been a fixture on Regent Street since 2018, which is no small feat given how many Asian restaurants are located here. They claim to be the…

  • My Sunday roast @ The Chubby Frog, Caxton

    Ok, I’ll admit it: I initially visited The Chubby Frog purely because of the name. With a title like that, how could I not? As part of my ongoing Sunday roast journey across Cambridgeshire,…

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