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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…

  • Bread & Meat – Cambridge

    It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon and miraculously I had nothing booked in my calendar, so the wife and I decided to pop into Cambridge and catch up on the ever changing food scene…

  • Bottomless brunches @ Scott’s – Mill Road

    If there is one place in Cambridge to have brunch…it’s Scott’s. Scott’s has replaced the Golden Curry Indian restaurant on Mill Road and it’s long been a place I’ve wanted to try for some…

  • Cam Spice Express – Chesterton.

    I was delighted when I heard that my favourite Indian restaurant was opening another takeaway. Located on the High Street, Cam Spice Express had its grand opening this afternoon, bringing the total number of…

  • Indian Kitchen – Waterbeach

    I grew up in Waterbeach, so I’m aware of the quality offered by the predecessors of Indian Kitchen. Having spent dozens of wonderful evenings at both The Slap Up Tandoori and Bollywood Spice, it…

  • “Rubbish Cooks” – Parkers Tavern

    As an avid fan of the food scene in central Cambridge, I’m always spoilt for choice for special and taster menus held by various venues about town. After seeing all the hype from the…

  • Afternoon Tea @ The Gonville Hotel – Cambridge

    It was a stunning Sunday afternoon, so my family and I decided to go out for afternoon tea in Cambridge. There is a lot of great places for afternoon tea in the city, so…

  • Bills BBQ – Sutton In The Isle.

    After discovering this gem while scrolling through the Cambridge BBQ Club, I was adamant that I was going to take advantage of a brand new Texas style BBQ stall located in my very own…

  • Why Muscle Food’s swipe at Ely’s foodie scene doesn’t make sense.

    You may have recently read a piece on Cambridge Live about Muscle Food’s research into the cities across the UK ranked on their foodie scene. This study ranked Ely as the third from bottom…

  • Inferno BBQ – Ely

    Located 5 minutes walk from the Ely train station, next to a free car park, and just across the road from the beautiful riverside jubilee park, Inferno BBQ is perfectly located for locals, visitors…

  • Street Cafe – Ely

    When was the last time you saw a greasy spoon? They feel like a distant relic from 80’s TV but there are still a few knocking about Cambridgeshire. Street Cafe in Ely is one…

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