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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…

  • Dhaba – St Ives

    Lovely curry from the new Dhaba in St Ives. I really enjoyed the look and feel of the restaurant when visiting and it was great to see kingfisher on tap. Chicken Naga, biryani, chicken…

  • Handi’s Gelato – Ely

    A rather average experience at Hadis Gelato in Ely today. Nothing overly wrong with it but after having an ice-cream cone from Ely Fudge Company the other day, I cannot see myself coming back…

  • Le Spice – Ely

    The best lamb in town I had a spontaneous meal at Le Spice recently. I always try and make it here once a year. It’s never let me down in the past and has…

  • Waffle & CO – Northstowe

    My entire concept of food has been blown apart! Chicken and waffles are something which I never thought should go together in a meal…Oh, how wrong was I? I decided to get lunch from…

  • Sushi & Salad (Ely) – The best sushi in Cambridgeshire.

    I’ve been saying this for years but Ely has been in desperate need of a sushi joint. Before Sushi & Salad opened we would have to trek all the way to Mildenhall or Cambridge…

  • Tatties – Cambridge

    Today I visited the Cambridge institution which is Tatties. I’ve been coming here from the very beginning whether it be stopping here when I was very young with my mum, going on a first…

  • The Axe & Compass in Hemingford

    What a disaster! I had what was probably the worst roast dinner I’ve ever had at the Axe & Compass in Hemingford Abbots today. We decided to give this restaurant a try after a…

  • Arbuckles – Ely

    Every time I come to the Ely leisure centre I’m reminded of how central planning gets things so wrong. The swimming pool suddenly didn’t have enough money for water slides at the last minute,…

  • Ed’s Easy Diner – Grand Arcade

    We decided to ignore all your suggestions for a burger on the Cambridge Foodies poll and go to Ed’s Easy Diner in the Grand Arcade ( That’s how it goes with children!). I’ve been…

  • Hartford Mill – St Ives

    A lovely view of the marina this afternoon in St Ives at Hartford Mill. This is very much a Hungry Horse kinda place aimed at families, so I was not expecting much. This was…

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