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  • 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…

  • 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 Cambridgeshire (Updated: 2026)

    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. …

  • 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…

  • Simon’s uninspiring burger joints of Cambridgeshire (updated frequently)

    I recently did a top ‘Top 5 burger joints in Cambridgeshire’ post which jogged my memory of some very unfortunate places I visited during my research. Disclaimer: This is part of our opinion page…

  • Easy paella.

    I don’t know about you but overly complex meals are something I cook once or twice then never do again. I like recipes that are simple, easy to remember, and readily available in the…

  • Bravo Patisserie – Mill Road

    This is a short and sweet review but I wanted to share my love for Bravo Patisserie. It has been a family favourite of ours for a while now and is often the place…

  • Simon’s top 5 Indian & Bangladeshi restaurants in St Ives, Cambridgeshire (2025)

    I finally ticked the last box on my journey to visit all the Indian restaurants in St Ives, so thought it would be fun to do a top 5 Indian list. Now, I know…

  • Dhaba – A new favourite in St Ives? 🇮🇳

    For a population of 16,000 people, St Ives does really well for Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants, with a total of 5 (excluding takeaways). Places like Ely and Huntingdon, which dwarf it in size only…

  • The Bagel Bar – Ely

    It was New Year’s eve and my wife and I were wandering around Ely looking for a bit of lunch. Unfortunately, many places were surprisingly closed (despite it not being a bank holiday). Luckily,…

  • Simon’s top 5 port cask whiskies

    I have been enjoying whisky for well over twenty years. When I first started drinking in my teenage years, it was a spirit that immediately stood out from others. This was mostly due to…

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