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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Gonville Kitchen: British & Mediterranean

    [Invite] – click here The Gonville Kitchen is back with a new menu, offering a slight change of pace from the usual, offering a vibrant selection of British and Mediterranean cuisine. I had not visited…

  • The Pantry – Newmarket Restaurant & Deli

    [Invite] – click here There are many quality restaurants in Newmarket but I rarely get to venture out this way. This has meant that most of the town has been left unexplored on the Cambridge…

  • German Doner Kebab @ Swavesey Services (A14)

    [Invite] – click here It’s not often I get asked to review the motorway services but today was one of those days. German Doner Kebab has just opened at the Swavesey Services (just off the…

  • The Sultan’s new refurb (St Ives)

    The Sultan has been a family favourite for years and we have been coming here for as long as I can remember. I never understood why my family used to love it so much,…

  • Manna Seoul @ Ely Market

    As part of my journey to interview the people behind our favourite Cambridge eateries, I decided to pay my good friends Ian and Lan a visit, at Manna Seoul, for a well overdue catch…

  • Chi Restaurant, Quayside (Cambridge)

    [Invite] – click here Chi Restaurant opens its 7th restaurant! Located at Quayside, where Teri Aki used to reside, Chi has been expanding rapidly with its offering of what it calls “Pan Asian” cuisine. For…

  • Pie & Mash @ Trinity (Hobbson’s comes to Cambridge!)

    Ever since Trinity closed its doors last year, it has been sorely missed. Luckily, it has now reopened under new management…as a pie and mash shop, of all things! It may not be the…

  • Surf & Turf @ Riverside Bar & Steakhouse 🥩🦞

    I’ve lost count of the number of people from the Cambridge Foodies Facebook group who claim ‘Riverside Bar and Steakhouse’ is the best steak joint in Cambridge. I have been keen to visit for…

  • Taco Tuesday @ Scott’s All Day (Mill Road, Cambridge)

    [Invite] – click here Scott’s is a popular Mill Road restaurant that likes to dip its toes in a bit of everything. I have previously covered their bottomless brunches, deep-pan Detroit style pizzas, and sourdough…

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