Cambridge Cookery & Café

Came here for the cooking course (Beginners' bread). Wonderful weekend experience! We made five different bread, hands-on and had a lot of fun. The instructor was very nice and helpful. Will come back to try the food!

I had a lovely breakfast here - poached eggs on brioche with bacon, and it was delicious. very nice interior but an even better outside seating area, and the staff are delightful. would absolutely recommend.

Cute and quiet cafe with good breakfast and cake options. Coffee was nice and staff was friendly as well.

Phenomenally flavorful, creative dishes prepared and served by a warm, welcoming staff. A diversity of pastries, cakes, salads, and savory bites trickle out of the kitchen starting at 9am -- from berry rolls and orange carrot cake to omelette triangles and ham and cheese scones. The longer you stay, the more there is to try! Rotating Scandinavian- and Middle East-inspired bistro meals are listed on the blackboard daily, with options such as a Swedish breakfast fry-up, Turkish eggs, and sourdough breakfast sandwiches.

Standouts include the subtle, pillowy cinnamon roll, melt-in-your-mouth brownie, and buttery croissant dough tart filled with zesty lemon curd.

The space itself is beautiful, managing to be both warm and airy at the same time; it's clear how much attention to detail is paid, here, as candles and fresh cut flowers pepper the cafe, and artfully-plated dishes with pops of white powdered sugar or deep red balsamic sit behind the counter for you to feast your eyes upon.

Most importantly: the lovely staff make you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. Teresa, in particular, is exceptionally warm and caring, remembering customers' regular orders, asking after friends, and going out of her way to make your stay as memorable as possible.

Truly a must-visit!

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Absolutely stupendous cinnamon roll. Not drenched in any sort of syrup or icing, but rather the pillowy dough is moistened with a buttery cinnamon swirl throughout. Pearl sugar topping provides a lovely crunch and burst of sweetness to an otherwise mellow cinnamon flavor.

The pancakes come in a small, silver dollar sized stack of three. While the dough was quite dense, this allowed it to stand up well against the bold, sour acidity of a generous berry compote. Lightly vanilla'd ricotta mousse provided a luscious creaminess to balance the dish. Overall, I felt the pancakes lacked a more robust sweetness to counter the delicious, boldly sour compote -- perhaps some molasses-y brown sugar worked into the dough itself. Though I prefer my pancakes a bit lighter than the lovely dense rounds offered at the cafe, I still enjoyed them.

And the fudge brownie! My heart be still. It was ultra moist and fudge-y -- melting in my mouth with the texture of a properly rich fudge, but with a crumbly, cracking top crust that perfectly offsets the melt in your mouth base.

The croissant-base tart with lemon curd showcased the imagination and perfect pastry execution of the Cafe's chef. The crust maintained its buttery, chewy nature, cut perfectly by the sweet-sour of the creamy curd. A sprinkling of fresh blueberries on top provided a textural pop while adding a layer of sweetness.

The coffee was of high quality and my flat white was quite well executed. I'd certainly stop by whenever I'm in the mood for a nice coffee!

Amazing food! Brunch here is a must- the Turkish eggs are my favourite. The fresh bakes never disappoint too. The cafe is small but you can usually get a table. The staff are lovely and friendly and are willing to accommodate to any need! There is seating outside in the summer. Overall, a great small cafe with a chilled vibe! Haven't been to one of the cooking classes yet but I would love to.

Neat little coffee shop tucked away down by the railway ... good coffee .. excellent pastries and cakes ... closed on Mon and Tu though, and for occasional unpredictable holidays. Recommended.

I had been eyeing the Cambridge Cookery School cafe for a while now and finally made it there for breakfast last weekend and I was not disappointed! I had the fruit bread with ricotta and poached fruit and it was so satisfying! The staff were friendly and attentive and you weren't rushed to leave. Very family and animal friendly. I guess the only thing is that although they do accommodate people working there on their laptops (they have power sockets), it can get rather noisy especially on a Saturday late morning when the families come out to brunch. So do bear that in mind if you're looking for somewhere quiet to work. I'm definitely coming back and am so pleased to find an independent cafe to hang out in!

Had heard about this little gem, didn't disappoint. One of the top 5 for brunch, or just a coffee and croissant. Can't wait to return for Friday Tapas, or Saturday Bistro. Menu looks delicious. Love the decor. Well
thought out.

Went to the Croissant class, great teaching and plenty of pastries! Relaxed atmosphere with plenty of coffee and lunch was tasty!

Excellent coffeeshop, coffee is great good pastry and very nice lunch menu. If you are from Scandinavia go here if you feel like a little taste of home.

This hidden gem of a Café is a relaxing place to have a breakfast or a late brunch, especially when it’s hot outside. I didn’t have the chance to taste everything they offer but everything I had was delicious and well prepared with fresh ingredients. Celine, the new manager is also an asset to this place, very committed in what she does; she will take care of you in a friendly way and make sure you have a pleasant stay. I passed by a few times during my summer holidays and I’ll come back for sure!

Lovely food and friendly staff. Turkish eggs are amazing.

One of the best mochas I’ve had in Cambridge, and the cinnamon roll perfectly complemented it. What a find!

Had brunch at this gem of a gourmet café, slightly off the beaten track, in the heart of Cambridge. Delicious, beautifully presented and reasonably priced foodie delights. Friendly, delightful owner and excellent service. Sit inside or outside. Will be ordering gourmet dinner (to take home) very soon!

Lovely place to bring the family for brunch. Really nice food (which isn't always the case with cookery school cafes). Middle Eastern / Swedish simple food. So lots of eggs breads and salads. With good coffee and cake to round it all off. And super friendly staff to boot.

This is one of my favorite places in Cambridge. It is always on my list of must visits when I am in town. Absolutely wonderful food, pastries, and the coffee is perfect. So happy to see that since I was here last in December they have continued to grow and now have Friday tapas and Saturday dinners. Visit this place! You won’t be sorry. One of the best cafes and restaurants in Cambridge.

This is such a delightful cafe! It is not one of the national chains and I love that . I love its uniqueness, friendliness, space, bright simplistic decor and the courteous along with the professionalism of the staff working there. They are indeed a credit to the ethos of the cook school. The food is well presented and tasty. Its a great place to catch up on your social platforms or when working on the move. I like the fact it accepts our pets. I would highly recommend this cafe which is tucked away amongst another handful of prestigious colleges in Cambridge.

Delicious brunch food, especially the flat breads

Fabulous cooking experience. This is an amazing place. 24 of us went for our work Xmas adventure. It was a truly fun cooking afternoon and evening. It started with being greeted with prosecco, followed by teams of us cooking a festive Italian feast. The staff topped our drinks, gave us top tips on focaccia, pasta and panacotta making. We laughed the whole time. The menu was well planned to hone our skills and the ingredients were fresh and interesting, I could honestly say a more fun xmas work "do" we all agreed we had never had. Once cooked we sat down to enjoy our creation with an excellent selection of wine. Nothing was too much trouble, they helped where necessary, a super bunch of ladies. I cannot recommend this experience enough. After the whole event we relaxed into the evening. They do have Friday night food and drinks I believe and it was packed all night, with a great atmosphere. A fun enjoyable time had by all and we left with recipes and a new set of skills. Tremendous.

Now that Mark Poynton is cooking on a Friday and Saturday night at the cookery school, it has been great to have the chance to eat his food again and to see him cook every dish too! We had the Saturday five course tasting menu on our first trip and every dish was delicious. Flavours were deep but the dishes were never heavy so the overall balance of courses was just right. The atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly, and service was excellent. The wine list is short but well put together. We subsequently have tried the Friday night a la carte menu - equally good!