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  • 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…

  • 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’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…

  • Franco Manca – Market Square

    After a hellish experience trying to get a pizza from The Red Bull in Newham this evening, I decided to try a place that had only been recommended to me the other day by…

  • Ely is now a foodie hub

    Remember when Muscle Food voted Ely as the third worst first foodie hot spot in the UK? I do. In fact, I wrote a rebuttal about it here. Even if you believe their poorly…

  • Taco Tuesday @ The Carpenters Arms

    It was time for another Cambridge Foodies ‘moderator meet up’. This is where our team gets together and blows off steam for an evening, after several months of moderating the Cambridge Foodies community. Tonight,…

  • Lounge – A chain of inconsistency

    I was thoroughly impressed with my visit the Ivo Lounge in St Ives the other week. The chain restaurant has so much going for it; with a diverse menu, a warm and stylish interior,…

  • A well overdue visit to Zara – Great Shelford

    I was kindly invited by Cambridge Curry Community regular, Stuart, to his monthly curry club meet up. Each they visit a different Indian in Cambridgeshire and tonight it was their turn to hit Zara.…

  • Olive’s Coffee Shop – Somersham

    I was joined by our very own “travelling lunch man”, Ben, for a spot of lunch in Somersham. I love venturing out and discovering little gems like this. I say, venturing out, but the…

  • Black Rock Grill @ The Castle Inn

    [Invite] – click here A black rock grill has entered Cambridge! The Castle Inn has recently updated its menu, with a selection of dishes cooked on a black rock grill. For those of you unaware,…

  • Biscotti Di Debora – The Sweet Life in Dry Drayton

    The Biscotti Di Debora Instagram page has been teasing me for some time, with their enticing posts of incredible cakes and gourmet doughnuts.  One sunny Saturday afternoon, I decided to take the plunge and…

  • Oscar’s Pizza @ The Portland Arms

    [Invite] – click here Remember back in December when I first visited Oscar’s Lockdown Pizza at The Blue Moon? Well, I certainly do! I was blown away by their ‘Leo’s pizza’, which ended smack bang…

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