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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…

  • 1+1 Rougamo – Xi’an Chinese restaurant in Cambridge

    “AD” – Why is this here? 1+1 Rougamo has been a fixture on Regent Street since 2018, which is no small feat given how many Asian restaurants are located here. They claim to be the…

  • My Sunday roast @ The Chubby Frog, Caxton

    Ok, I’ll admit it: I initially visited The Chubby Frog purely because of the name. With a title like that, how could I not? As part of my ongoing Sunday roast journey across Cambridgeshire,…

  • Golden Noodle Bistro, Chesterton Road

    Chesterton Road has become a real foodie hotspot as of late, with exciting new restaurants opening all the time. But let’s not forget the long-established places that have faithfully served the local area for…

  • My Sunday Roast @ The Plough, Coton

    As part of my quest to find the ultimate roast dinner in Cambridgeshire, I recently visited The Plough in Coton. This beautiful 18th-century, family-run gastro pub sits just three miles from the city, and…

  • Independent Nepalese @ The Plough & Harrow, Littleport 🇳🇵

    Nepalese restaurants are popping up in pubs all over Cambridgeshire at the moment. With locations in Whittlesey, Waterbeach, Girton, and Newmarket Road, just to name a few, they seem to be all the craze.…

  • Sylhet Indian Restaurant, Ely

    “AD” – Why is this here? Anyone living in Ely will tell you that the Sylhet Indian restaurant is an institution in the city. It has offered consistent Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine for decades and…

  • Sticks & Sushi, Cambridge

    Sushi is our go-to choice for date night. My wife and I share a deep passion for Japanese cuisine, and when deciding where to dine, we are often choosing between half a dozen locations…

  • A new Korean restaurant hits Cambridge – Kimchili, King Street

    Until now, if you were looking for an authentic Korean meal in Cambridge, you were rather limited for choice. Your best bet was usually  Bibimbap House on Mill Road, Little Seoul on Regent Street,…

  • My meal at The Orator, Round Church Street

    “AD” – Why is this here? Located on Round Church Street, The Orator takes its name from the Cambridge Union debating society next door. The bar boasts a 200-year legacy of hosting intellectuals, celebrities, and…

  • Mill Road gets Fish & Chips – Jays Fish & Chips

    “AD” – Why is this here? The closure of Sea Tree left a noticeable void in what is arguably Cambridge’s most diverse and vibrant restaurant street. But with the opening of Jay’s Fish & Chips…

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