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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 Cambridgeshire (Updated: 2026)

    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…

  • Why Muscle Food’s swipe at Ely’s foodie scene doesn’t make sense.

    You may have recently read a piece on Cambridge Live about Muscle Food’s research into the cities across the UK ranked on their foodie scene. This study ranked Ely as the third from bottom…

  • “ad” – Why is this here? Cambridge Food & Drink Week is currently in full swing, and I decided to spend a sunny May afternoon seeing what it was all about and sharing it with…

  • My Experience @ Ely Eel Festival 2026

    It is the May Bank Holiday again, so that only means one thing – the Ely Eel Festival is here! This is the biggest day of the year, where the entire city comes alive…

  • Xiao Spots: Hong Kong Fusion, St John’s Street

    I picked Hong Kong Fusion for my Xiao Spot journey because it’s a place I’ve walked past dozens of times and always meant to pop into. It isn’t tucked away like some of my…

  • Pizza maths: Why Pizza Size is Deceptively Exponential (The Pizza Company, Cambridge)

    I knew my Mathematical Science Diploma would come in handy one day! 🤣 We’ve all been there, staring at a takeaway menu trying to get the best bang for your buck. Do you get…

  • A Second chance: We’re Back in the Finals!

    It is hard to believe that nearly two decades have passed since I started the Cambridge Curry Community blog and Facebook group. Looking back to those early days, I could never have dreamed that…

  • Grill Plug Food Van on Cherry Hinton Road

    “ad” – Why is this here? It is no secret that I love Grill Plug. I have been following their journey for years, from the early days of their delivery-only operation just off Barnwell Road…

  • JWD Hand Pulled Noodle Bar comes to Cambridge

    “ad” – Why is this here? There is a brand-new noodle bar on Regent Street! You’ve probably already heard the name JWD Hand Pulled Noodle Bar, considering they have over 200 locations worldwide. This is…

  • Limora, Ely’s brand new restaurant!

    Another day, another exciting restaurant opens up in Ely. Our city is truly becoming a foodie hotspot, with fresh and vibrant spots being added all the time. Today marked the grand opening of Limora,…

  • Restaurant 22: The Very Essence of Cambridge

    If you are looking for the pinnacle of fine dining in Cambridge, then look no further than Restaurant Twenty-Two. Some of the best things in Cambridge are hidden in plain sight, and Restaurant 22…

  • Taj Tandoori – Pan-Asian fusion in Cambridge

    “ad” – Why is this here? Every time I walk through the doors of the Taj Tandoori on Cherry Hinton Road, I feel like I am coming home. I have been visiting this place for…

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