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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…

  • Gourmet Burger & Fries, Mill Road

    [Invite] – click here At the time of writing, Gourmet Burger & Fries were sponsoring the Cambridge Foodies blog with a banner For years, a takeaway institution has thrived on the Romsey Town side of…

  • Cafe Foy, Quayside

    Cafe Foy is a small independent restaurant located on Quayside, run by a brother and sister duo. It has one of the most enticing Instagram pages in Cambridge which has been luring me for…

  • Whisky Cafe, St Ives

    Another feather has been added to the culinary cap of St Ives booming foodie scene, with the opening of Whisky Cafe on Market Hill. The restaurant offers modern takes on classics dishes, all served…

  • Anto burgers (food van) @ The Chequers, Sutton

    It has been a long time coming but Sutton finally gets its first proper food van! 🥳 The village has experienced a surge of life since the new owner took over The Chequers, with…

  • Buren, Mill Road

    From the team behind the iconic Steak & Honour comes Buren, the latest addition to the thriving Mill Road restaurant scene. Buren offers classic gastro cuisine with a Dutch influence throughout the menu. The…

  • House of Spice, Haslingfield

    To celebrate 15 years of the Cambridge Curry Community, I decided to pop out and review a restaurant that has managed to escape me since it opened in 2022. Having visited most Indian restaurants…

  • The Cambridge Curry Community’s 15th birthday!

    Has it really been 15 years since we started the Cambridge Curry Community? I cannot believe we have been going for this long but here we are! For those of you who are reading…

  • Kanto Bakery: A Filipino Bakery in Cambridge 🇵🇭

    Situated on Cherry Hinton Road, Kanto is Cambridge’s first and only Filipino bakery. But what is a Filipino bakery and how does it differ from your everyday bakery? These were the burning questions I…

  • Mercado Central, Green Street

    Nestled within a beautiful historic townhouse in the heart of Cambridge, Mercado Central offers a contemporary take on Spanish cuisine, with a selection of seafood, tapas, and steaks. Cambridge has a diverse and exciting…

  • Byron’s Bear – Everything Cambridge in one pub

    Cambridge’s newest riverside pub has just opened! The timing has worked out perfectly, as the sun has been tempting me for a couple of cheeky pints by the river for weeks. Now I finally…

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