The latest reviews on the Cambridge foodie scene.
- Cuba Libre – Regent Street
Cuba Libre is a new Latin American inspired restaurant and bar located in the heart of Cambridge. It opened in 2022 replacing the old Pizza Hut which had been there … Continue reading Cuba Libre – Regent Street - Sushi & Salad 3 – This is how you do customer service!
It was that time of year again – My wife’s birthday. Sushi & Salad is one of our favourite restaurants and we come here every year without fail (more often … Continue reading Sushi & Salad 3 – This is how you do customer service! - Yori – St Andrews Street 🇰🇷
We are painfully lacking in Asian content on the Cambridge Foodies, especially Korean food. Which is a shame, as Korean food is one of my favourite cuisines. I used to eat … Continue reading Yori – St Andrews Street 🇰🇷 - My love affair with Brown Bread – Ely Market
Brown Bread is a family run artisan bakery stall which features at Ely Market. It is a stall which I have been visiting for years now and I find almost … Continue reading My love affair with Brown Bread – Ely Market - Butcher Bro 2 – Barker Bros Butchers – Great Shelford
Try as I might, I found it impossible to get a clear shot of the Barker Bros shop front. The constant flow of cars and people through the door made … Continue reading Butcher Bro 2 – Barker Bros Butchers – Great Shelford - Sean & Simon visit De Luca – Regent Street 🇮🇹
De Luca is an independent Italian restaurant located in the heart of Cambridge. It prides itself on serving traditional Italian food using fresh ingredients from local suppliers. It has been … Continue reading Sean & Simon visit De Luca – Regent Street 🇮🇹 - Grain Culture – General Store – Ely
Who remembers that Muscle Food article slating Ely as one of the worst cities the UK for being a foodie? I dived deep into that “study” and pulled it to … Continue reading Grain Culture – General Store – Ely - Butcher Bro 1 – The Art of Meat
The first leg of my journey into the meaty underbelly of Cambridgeshire starts with The Art of Meat in Arbury. Owned and run by Jon West (not to be confused … Continue reading Butcher Bro 1 – The Art of Meat - 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 … Continue reading Fat Thursday @ the Polonia Club 🇵🇱 - 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 … Continue reading The Robin Hood – Cherry Hinton - 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 … Continue reading Applejacks – Twenty Pence Garden Centre – Wilburton - 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 … Continue reading What’s all this I’m hearing about ‘Grill Plug’? - 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 … Continue reading Wendy’s – Huntingdon (Brampton) 🇺🇲 - 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 … Continue reading Bravo Patisserie – Mill Road - 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 … Continue reading The Bagel Bar – Ely - Pimp My Fish – Chesterton Road 🇬🇧
On a freezing cold winter’s night, for some bizarre reason still unknown to myself, I decided to battle my way through the Milton Road roadworks, the ice and snow, and … Continue reading Pimp My Fish – Chesterton Road 🇬🇧 - Wildwood – The chain which gets it right for parents 🇮🇹
Once a year my childhood friends and I gather up the kids and meet up for a big Christmas meal. It’s a tradition we’ve managed to keep going for decades … Continue reading Wildwood – The chain which gets it right for parents 🇮🇹 - The Alexander – The best burgers in town!
After a couple of excited posts on the Cambridge Foodies about the burgers at The Alex, on Gwydir Street, I decided to visit for myself and see what all the … Continue reading The Alexander – The best burgers in town! - The Park – Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge Foodies member Janice reviews The Park in Kings Hedges, Cambridge. A 3 course Christmas dinner, with canapes and finishing off with brownies and fudge. It was delicious with generous … Continue reading The Park – Cambridge Regional College - German Sausage – Ely Market 🇩🇪
While mooching around Ely market the other day, my family and I were feeling a bit peckish and were looking for something to eat. All of a sudden I spotted … Continue reading German Sausage – Ely Market 🇩🇪 - I’m Chip – Ely Market 🇧🇪
It was a Saturday morning and the family and I were wandering around Ely market looking for something a little different for lunch. We come here often and there is … Continue reading I’m Chip – Ely Market 🇧🇪 - Tibet Flavour – Ely Market
My son and I have a little tradition where we will pop by Ely market every Saturday and have some breakfast at one of the food vans. Ely market is … Continue reading Tibet Flavour – Ely Market - An English breakfast at the Royal Standard – Ely 🇬🇧
The wife and I had the day off, so we decided to ask the Cambridge Foodies for their recommendations on an English breakfast. As usual, the community didn’t disappoint, with … Continue reading An English breakfast at the Royal Standard – Ely 🇬🇧 - 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 … Continue reading Seoul Plaza – Mill Road 🇰🇷 - 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 … Continue reading Smoke Works – Station Road - 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 … Continue reading The Three Pickerels – Mepal - 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 … Continue reading Scotties Hot Scotch Eggs – Ely Market 🇬🇧 - A Taste of Italy 🇮🇹
The second restaurant in my Foodiano.co.uk series, A Taste of Italy is an independent (you guessed it) Italian kitchen run by Paolo Cento that offers a variety of pizza and … Continue reading A Taste of Italy 🇮🇹 - Jack’s Gelato – Bene’t St 🇮🇹
Located on one of the most exciting foodie streets in Cambridge is Jack’s Gelato. Every time I walk past Jack’s Gelato there is a queue forming out the front, which … Continue reading Jack’s Gelato – Bene’t St 🇮🇹 - Dips Sauce chicken wing takeover @ The Swoop
Our very own Cambridge Foodie and Dip Sauce owner Daniel has invaded The Swoop Retail Taproom to show the world the very best of what his sauces (and cooking skills) … Continue reading Dips Sauce chicken wing takeover @ The Swoop - Hot Numbers – Shepreth
The wife and I had an early morning appointment on the other side of Cambridge today, so we were looking for somewhere quick and easy to grab brunch. There is … Continue reading Hot Numbers – Shepreth - Uncle Paul – Greek On The Street 🇬🇷
It was a bustling Friday afternoon at Ely’s Foodie Friday. I had never been before, so I was keen to see what was on offer. There was so much choice … Continue reading Uncle Paul – Greek On The Street 🇬🇷 - Salma’s Tiffin Kitchen
I’ve been asked by one of our Cambridge Foodies members to review a few independent Cambridge chefs to see what I think about a fast growing foody sub culture in … Continue reading Salma’s Tiffin Kitchen - Efes – King Street 🇹🇷
It was father’s day so the family decided to head out into Cambridge for some Turkish cuisine. When you take the family out for a meal you want somewhere consistent … Continue reading Efes – King Street 🇹🇷 - Loaded Hot Dogs & Fries – Duxford.
Being a foodie isn’t all about the best. It’s also about finding the right food for the right occasion. I’ve always been a firm believer that there is a time … Continue reading Loaded Hot Dogs & Fries – Duxford. - The Pint Shop 🇬🇧
You’d be forgiven for thinking The Pint Shop is all about the beer. It is, after all, where this little gem in the heart of Cambridge gets its name. There … Continue reading The Pint Shop 🇬🇧 - Holy Burger – St Ives
Tucked away in a St Ives industrial estate is Holy Burger. This food van has been on my radar for a while now, yet has always managed to escape me … Continue reading Holy Burger – St Ives - Al Chile – Mexican Street food 🇲🇽
It was the Queens jubilee weekend, the sun was out, and we had a few hours to spare, so the wife and I decided to pop into Ely and have … Continue reading Al Chile – Mexican Street food 🇲🇽 - The Cambridge Chop House – Cambridge
I’ve finally made it! The Cambridge Chop House has an absolutely stellar reputation for being one of the highest quality sources for meat cuts in Cambridge and I’ve been dying … Continue reading The Cambridge Chop House – Cambridge - Amelie Flamkuche
We were invited by Amelie Flam-kuche for a complimentary meal. I was really excited to visit as it has been on my list for a while, but I’ve never got … Continue reading Amelie Flamkuche - Histon Smokehouse
I had the pleasure of celebrating the birthday of an old friend this evening, so we decided to pop in for a well over due visit to the Histon Smokehouse. … Continue reading Histon Smokehouse - Urban Fresh – Ely
It’s finally open! After much waiting Ely finally has a South American restaurant! I’m not even sure Cambridge can boast such a claim. With its stunning riverside location and unique … Continue reading Urban Fresh – Ely - The Copper Cup – Littleport
The Copper Cup is a Littleport based afternoon tea delivery service which I had the pleasure of sampling this weekend. We all love afternoon tea, no matter who we are. … Continue reading The Copper Cup – Littleport - Jack’s Gelato – Ely
A short and sweet review today at Jack’s Gelato in Ely. I must admit, I never realised this place even existed until today. I’ve walked past the giant ice cream … Continue reading Jack’s Gelato – Ely - The Cambridge Cheese Company – All Saints Passage
The Cambridge Cheese Company is a slice of heaven tucked away down a small alleyway just off from the hustle and bustle of the Cambridge centre. The Cambridge Cheese Company … Continue reading The Cambridge Cheese Company – All Saints Passage - 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 … Continue reading Bread & Meat – Cambridge - 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 … Continue reading Scott’s – Mill Road - 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 … Continue reading Cam Spice Express – Chesterton. - “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 … Continue reading “Rubbish Cooks” – Parkers Tavern - 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 … Continue reading Afternoon Tea @ The Gonville Hotel – Cambridge - 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 … Continue reading Bills BBQ – Sutton In The Isle. - 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 … Continue reading Why Muscle Food’s swipe at Ely’s foodie scene doesn’t make sense. - 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 … Continue reading Inferno BBQ – Ely - 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 … Continue reading Street Cafe – Ely - The Brew Project – Coffee, Ely
I had the pleasure of sampling some locally roasted coffee beans from http://brewpoject.co.uk in Ely. Wow these beans made some lovely coffee ☕️😋Expressed at home on my sage barista. This … Continue reading The Brew Project – Coffee, Ely - Dutchie & Grill Jamaican Restaurant – Ely
I’m Sean Figura, a founding Cambridge Foodie, former fishmonger and butcher with a real passion for cooking, curing, smoking and pickling. I can often be found inventing new recipes, curing … Continue reading Dutchie & Grill Jamaican Restaurant – Ely - Our Cambridge Foodies visit the Green Room – Sawston.
One of our very own Cambridge Foodies, Polly, visits the Green Room in Sawston. “I thought the food was really tasty, very well cooked and the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming. … Continue reading Our Cambridge Foodies visit the Green Room – Sawston. - Peacocks Tearoom – Ely
It was mothers day, so my mum and I decided to pop out for a spot of lunch. Being the owner of the Cream Tea Tasters Facebook group, it was … Continue reading Peacocks Tearoom – Ely - Little Petra – Mill Road
I met up with my good friend Samuel from Be Social Cambridge to catch up and grab a late lunch. Samuel knows the Cambridge food scene well and recommended a … Continue reading Little Petra – Mill Road - The Free Press – Cambridge
Cambridge Foodies moderator Krathika visits one of her favourite pubs, The Free Press. “About time I reviewed my favourite pub in Cambridge – The Free Press. I guess we all … Continue reading The Free Press – Cambridge - Azahar – Spanish Street Food
During our visit to Brewboard to watch the Rugby, we noticed a Spanish food truck outside selling bocatas sandwiches. I have always thought that Spanish food is grossly under represented … Continue reading Azahar – Spanish Street Food - Pigcasso @ The Cherry Tree
A place I’ve noticed mentioned a lot on the Cambridge food van circuit lately is Pigcasso. Maybe it’s the fantastic name which made it pop in my memory more than … Continue reading Pigcasso @ The Cherry Tree - Vadi Kitchen – St Ives.
My dad was kind enough to treat us to lunch on a rainy Sunday afternoon in St Ives, so we decided to pop into Vadi Kitchen – a place which … Continue reading Vadi Kitchen – St Ives. - White Label Detroit Pizza
The boys from Cambridge Foodies each try their own pizza from White Label Detroit Pizza. Daniel Today I was kindly sent a pizza from White Label Detroit Pizza to try, … Continue reading White Label Detroit Pizza - Eko Kitchen – Norfolk Street
On my way to the pub yesterday, I swung by Eko Kitchen on Norfolk Street for a quick bite to eat. I remember coming here not long after it first … Continue reading Eko Kitchen – Norfolk Street - Giggling Squid – Wheeler Street
Since its opening I have heard nothing but good things from the Cambridge Foodies community about the Giggling Squid. After taking over from the Jamie’s Italian chain which used to … Continue reading Giggling Squid – Wheeler Street - The Swoop – Cambridge
It was great to see such a variety of products on offer made here in our own city – alcohol, chocolates, jams and sauce to name just a few (and … Continue reading The Swoop – Cambridge - The Ivy – Cambridge
Since The Ivy Cambridge opened in Cambridge in 2018, I’ve been meaning to visit. I’m not sure what’s put me off – there always seemed to be another option I … Continue reading The Ivy – Cambridge - Pizza Express – Regent Street
May 2021 So i thought I would get the ball rolling. Tonight we visited Pizza express, Regent street. Far from my first choice of places to eat but for us … Continue reading Pizza Express – Regent Street - The Green Room – Sawston
This morning I had the pleasure of visiting the brand new coffee shop in Sawston, The Green Room, Sawston I say coffee shop but from the moment you walk through … Continue reading The Green Room – Sawston - Toast On Cheese – Northstowe
It was a Saturday morning and I had a spare couple of minutes to myself, so I decided to swing by Northstowe and see what was up for grabs. I … Continue reading Toast On Cheese – Northstowe - Hot Numbers – Shepreth
I think its safe to say that we are a big fan of Hot Numbers at The Cambridge Foodies. Time and time again we hear nothing but good things from … Continue reading Hot Numbers – Shepreth - Breaking bread with Sushi & Salad
We had the pleasure of meeting up with one of the owners of the hit new sushi restaurants, Sushi & Salad, to discuss more about the restaurant, their roots, and … Continue reading Breaking bread with Sushi & Salad - Simon’s crap supermarket scotch egg league table.
We have never taken ourselves too seriously at the Cambridge Foodies. I am a big scotch egg fan and often eat them for lunch while I am at work or … Continue reading Simon’s crap supermarket scotch egg league table. - Samaan – Mill Road
My mother and I both had the day off Tuesday, so thought we would make the most of it by going out for lunch. One of my favourite things to … Continue reading Samaan – Mill Road - A big thank you to everyone on launch!I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who visited the blog for its launch day! The amount of viewers exceeded expectations significantly! I want to also thank … Continue reading A big thank you to everyone on launch!
- 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 … Continue reading Handi’s Gelato – Ely - 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 … Continue reading Waffle & CO – Northstowe - Sushi & Salad – Ely
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 … Continue reading Sushi & Salad – Ely - 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, … Continue reading Tatties – Cambridge - 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 … Continue reading The Axe & Compass in Hemingford - 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 … Continue reading Arbuckles – Ely - 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 … Continue reading Ed’s Easy Diner – Grand Arcade - 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 … Continue reading Hartford Mill – St Ives - Pera Palace – Chatteris
Pera Palace located in Chatteris. The best Turkish around. - Fancett’s – Mill Road
Cambridge Foodie Eunice hit the French Bistro Fancett’s, at the heart of the Cambridge foodie scene, Mill Road. “Thanks to this group for recommendation, we went trying Fancettes on Mill … Continue reading Fancett’s – Mill Road - De Luca’s – Regent Street
We visited the infamous De Lucas in Cambridge. One of the best Italians in the city. - Damasbridge – Mill Road
We headed to the foodie hub of Cambridge (Mill Road) to try some Syrian and lebanese - Herbies – Swavesy (A14)
Herbies has had some hard times as of late with the A14 up grade but has a great atmosphere and customer service. One of the only places which does american diner food - The Eltisley – Eltisley
Superb meal at The Eltisley last night. This restaurant is absolutely stunning inside and out. A fireplace, historic wooden beams, and a gorgeous dining hall with fantastic artwork (I’ve … Continue reading The Eltisley – Eltisley - Carriages Tea Room – Fen Drayton
There aren’t enough novelty places in Cambridgeshire. Novelty is not always a good thing, mind…unless it’s done well. Carriages Tea Room is one of those examples where it has been … Continue reading Carriages Tea Room – Fen Drayton - Byron Burger – Cambridge
Byron Burgers had been around for a while now, so I decided to pop in with a friend to review the wheelchair access for his blog. While I was here … Continue reading Byron Burger – Cambridge - Spring Chinese restaurant – Mill Road
My friend and I were looking for somewhere a bit different, so decided to pop down Mill Road and find something tucked away and off the radar. We were looking … Continue reading Spring Chinese restaurant – Mill Road - Peking Restaurant – Homerton StreetAnother day, another restaurant. My friend and I were in the mood for Chinese food so decided to pop into Peking Restaurant. This is tucked away down Homerton Street so … Continue reading Peking Restaurant – Homerton Street
- Honest Burger – Cambridge
My friend was reviewing Honest Burger for his blog fighting for better wheelchair access in and around Cambridge. Tagging along, I decided to write my feelings on the place too … Continue reading Honest Burger – Cambridge - Hakka – Million Road
Hakka is a place of contrast. I remember walking past here for years thinking that it was an old run down restaurant which had closed a long time ago. Granted, … Continue reading Hakka – Million Road
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