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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 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. …

  • 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…

  • Seoul Plaza – Mill Road 🇰🇷

    I have always adored the Seoul Plaza. I have been coming here for well over a decade back when I used to visit Korean friends in the area. We would visit on a Friday…

  • The Taj Tandoori: A new dish and a new charity 🇧🇩

    To celebrate their success reaching the final on the biggest British Asian TV talent show “The Catering Circle”, Jools and Syed hosted a huge launch event for the dish which got them there –…

  • The Bank – Willingham

    It’s been a long time coming but I’ve finally managed to visit The Bank in Willingham. I drive past this micropub several times a week, so I was disappointed in myself for not visiting…

  • Simon’s ‘hootin tootin’ EXTRA HOT fenland-style chili con carne!

    I have been utterly blown away by the response of my previous post about my “hootin tootin”chili con carne, with half a dozen people already in the midst of cooking their own versions! I…

  • Simon’s ‘hootin tootin’ fenland-style chili con carne!

    Recipe: • A whole supermarket brisket chopped up into cubes. • A pack of 6 bacon slices (smoked). • Two tins of chopped or plum tomatoes • Two large onions and a half head…

  • Smoke Works – Station Road

    We all know Smoke Works. It’s been a Cambridge institution for some time now, offering American style BBQ food and a great selection of beer on tap. I haven’t been since my first visit…

  • Calverly Brewery – Hooper Street

    I have heard quite a bit of noise about the Calverly Brewery in the Craft Beer In Cambridgeshire Facebook group over the past few months. So naturally, I had to pop by Hooper Street…

  • The Bridge – Waterbeach

    After an afternoon sailing down the river Cam in my friends fancy new boat we decided to pop by an old favourite of mine, The Bridge in Waterbeach. The Bridge has it all. A…

  • The Three Pickerels – Mepal

    The Three Pickerels is one of those perfect places to take your dog on a Sunday afternoon. Located along the New Bedford Rive, it provides wonderful views of the countryside and a nice open…

  • Scotties Hot Scotch Eggs – Ely Market 🇬🇧

    Today, I fell in love with a scotch egg… Many of you are probably unaware that I had a “crap scotch egg league table” a while back to rank the supermarket scotch eggs in…

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