A name that has been popping up on the Cambridge Foodies frequently is the Little Piggy Cafe. I love a good cafe, so I decided to pop by on a quiet Saturday morning to see what all the fuss was about.

Located on the Fenstanton High Street, this cafe is warm and cosy with tonnes of character and quirkiness. There is piggy paraphernalia dotted around and ladders mounted to the ceiling with lights tangled in. It is a place I could spend a lot of time in, especially with the big windows letting in lots of light.

The menu has a great selection, with all the cafe classics you would expect; think English breakfasts, pancakes, jacket potatoes, loaded fries, and pulled beef brisket chilli. Nobody visiting will struggle to find something they like.

This isn’t your cheap and cheerful greasy spoon but a place that goes that extra mile to source quality. For example, homemade cakes and pies, seasonal special menus, locally sourced rolls from the Grain Culture bakery, and pork from their very own farm.

Hot chocolate

I started off with an impossibly indulgent hot chocolate. I haven’t had one as colourful and interesting as this one in a very long time. It was made of S’mores, cream, marshmallow, and chocolate biscuit, presented in a lovely glass. It was as good as it looked and its unflinching flamboyance matched the character of the cafe.

The big breakfast

I have heard good things about the Big Breakfasts at Little Piggy Cafe, so I couldn’t resist trying one while I was here. I always think a dish like this is a good way of sampling numerous ingredients in one.

The centerpiece, strangely, was the bowl of beans…but it really worked. This wasn’t just a can of baked beans but a concoction of mixed beans in one. It was absolutely delicious and something I appreciated personally as I eat a lot of this at home.

The dish came with two big and meaty sausages that were absolutely delicious. I enjoyed their potato slices too, which added some much needed diversity to the carbohydrate on the plate. The standout for me however was the thick cuts of bacon that stood out as being especially good quality. With their pork coming from their own farm, this is hardy surprising.

If I had to be picky, the tomato and fried egg may have been mildly overdone but nothing that spoiled the meal but unfortunately the toast was quite hard. I think this may have been better served as bread.

Overall, it was a good breakfast and a unique take on the English breakfast that I thoroughly enjoyed. I couldn’t help but think for £14 that an extra egg and slice of toast would have turned this into a perfect breakfast.

Cakes!

I signed off with one of their cakes, which are all made on-site. Little Piggy Cafe likes to do seasonal dishes and nothing screams autumn like a spiced pumpkin cake.

This moist and fluffy cake was a comforting sweet treat that tasted incredibly fresh. The icing and filling adding a sweet flavour and a softer texture, combining everything into the perfect dessert on a cold autumn morning.

Conclusion

The Little Piggy Cafe is a cosy place with a real personality that is the perfect escape from the cold winter days. The team here will make you feel right at home with its warm and friendly service, where you can proceed to lose yourself in its quirky character and great food.

The menu has some great choices, with an ever-changing menu depending on the season or day. This will give you a reason to come back again and again (in fact, I am already eyeing up their sharer roast dinners on a Sunday 😉).

You can tell a lot of effort has gone into sourcing, which clearly shows with quality ingredients throughout. It is more than just an every day cafe but a special place to visit for a rare (or daily 😂) treat.

Fenstanton is very lucky.

Thanks for reading!