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  • 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. …

  • 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 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…

  • Ollie visits House Of Spice – Hastlingfield

    Cambridge Curry Community moderator visits the House Of Spice. “I finally had the opportunity to eat at the new House of Spice in Haslingfield on Friday. This new restaurant is possibly closer to me…

  • My love affair with Brown Bread – Ely Market

    Brown Bread is a family run artisan bakery stall which features at Ely Market. It is a stall which I have been visiting for years now and I find almost impossible to walk past…

  • Royal Spice 4 – Mitcham’s Corner

    It’s that time of year again, where I pop to Royal Spice for my annual takeaway. With my never ending journey of Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants in Cambridgeshire, I always manage to find time…

  • Pastore Brewing & Blending – Waterbeach

    Pastore (pas-tor-ray) is a Cambridgeshire based brewery which specialises in mixed-fermentation sours. The name ‘Pastore’ is Italian for ‘Shepard’ which was chosen to highlight their English and Italian routes. Located in my home town…

  • Dishooms takeaway – Cambridge

    I have been a huge fan of Dishooms for years. Even before they opened up their takeaway in Cambridge, I was visiting their restaurants in Shoreditch back in 2016. I was delighted when I…

  • Butcher Bro 2 – Barker Bros Butchers – Great Shelford

    Try as I might, I found it impossible to get a clear shot of the Barker Bros shop front. The constant flow of cars and people through the door made sure of that, and…

  • Sean & Simon visit De Luca – Regent Street 🇮🇹

      De Luca is an independent Italian restaurant located in the heart of Cambridge. It prides itself on serving traditional Italian food using fresh ingredients from local suppliers. It has been around for decades…

  • Grain Culture – General Store – Ely

    Who remembers that Muscle Food article slating Ely as one of the worst cities the UK for being a foodie? I dived deep into that “study” and pulled it to pieces here. One of…

  • Butcher Bro 1 – The Art of Meat

    The first leg of my journey into the meaty underbelly of Cambridgeshire starts with The Art of Meat in Arbury. Owned and run by Jon West (not to be confused with the tinned fish…

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