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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…

  • Simon’s world famous chicken (on the bone) vindaloo!

    The chicken vindaloo has to be my all time favourite dish. For me, it has the perfect balance of fiery spices and delicious flavour. Here is a step by step guide on how to…

  • Fat Thursday @ the Polonia Club 🇵🇱

    The Polonia Club has been on my radar for years. I have always enjoyed Polish food during my travels to the country and I am also a huge fan of eastern European and Germanic…

  • Tap takeover: Mad Squirrel @ The Live & Let Live

    I managed to kill two birds with one stone this afternoon by visiting a pub I have been itching to visit for years, The Live And Let Live on Mawson Road (just off Mill…

  • The Robin Hood – Cherry Hinton

    The Cambridge Foodies isn’t just for expensive gourmet cuisine. I have always tried to represent all types of food and explore every budget I can in order to keep our community inclusive. As long…

  • Mamas – Huntingdon 🇮🇳

    Indian buffets used to be everywhere in Cambridgeshire. There was a point in time where every other Indian restaurant would offer some sort of buffet in one form or another. Those times have long…

  • A quick takeaway from Le Spice (Ely) 🇮🇳

    I popped by Le Spice in Ely for a last minute takeaway. I always have a good experience during my visits here, as it’s one of those places which gets everything right. The service…

  • Applejacks – Twenty Pence Garden Centre – Wilburton

    I love me a garden centre! I don’t get to them nearly enough but I rarely have a bad experience. They are often expensive but you almost always get a good quality meal for…

  • Baron Brewery – Hertfordshire

    Now, I know this is the Cambridge Foodies and technically Baron Brewery is located in Hertfordshire but after popping into The Filling Station the other day, I was recommended them by the team. I…

  • What’s all this I’m hearing about ‘Grill Plug’?

    I am hearing a lot of hype about Grill Plug on the Cambridge Foodies Facebook group as of late. Located in Cambridge, at the Barnwell Business Park, Grill Plug offers American style smash burgers…

  • Wendy’s – Huntingdon (Brampton) 🇺🇲

    I don’t eat fast food frequently but I have always felt like there is a time and a place for it. I am aware that I will likely get a few scoffs for writing…

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