The natural light coming into the Espresso Library space during the day illuminates culture and…read moreconversation, while highlighting its appealing contemporary design. We took a break here while spending the day walking around town. We were able to order lattes and hot chocolates and seat ourselves on their lounge sofas for a little while. The coffee was good, and most people seemed to be enjoying themselves, whether having a meal, or studying in small groups. I could definitely see myself hanging out here often. Cycle across nearby Parkers Piece, hang your bike on the wall, and enjoy a cup of coffee from their Cambridge Blue espresso machine!

The place has quite a bit of a hipster vibe, which would be endearing if the quality of the food…read moreand drink was up to par. I believe the quality of this place does not justify the prices. We ordered an espresso, cafe latte and a lemon cheesecake. Cheesecake slice was a bit small, but not small enough to elicit protest of my wife. Flavor-wise it was unremarkable. The lemon flavor was there, but it was not prominent. I wish cheesecake was creamier and less sweet. It was certainly too sweet for our taste. Latte was small, served in what seemed an 8 oz glass. It was passable, but lacked flavor and was not better than a home made one, with Tesco ground beans. Sure, warm milk and caffeine are nice and comforting, but generally any other place in Cambridge can give you a latte equally good as this. Espresso was rather disappointing. It arrived flat, without crema, resembling a filter coffee more than an espresso. The beans used were good, but the extraction was faulty. The drink lacked depth in flavor and the taste dissipated in a few minutes. Espresso was served without side water. Generally, the food and drink are passable, but not exciting. I don't think I will come back soon.

Nice food and coffee. We need to help ourselves with the breakfast orders but for people who have…read morebig appetite, this may not be the right choice. However, the friendly atmosphere should be another reason if you like to hang around with friends.

We met a local friend here for a late breakfast while we were in town recently for a quick visit…read more It is an adorable, comfortable little place. The coffee smelled (and tasted) amazing. We had breakfast that was ordered at the counter and brought out to us. Service was relatively fast and friendly. As an American, I found the portion size to be small, especially for the amount we paid. Maybe it was the run I went on before breakfast, but I could have eaten more, and I am a relatively small woman. The food we had was flavorful though.

Chill #2 is a surprisingly comfortable little coffeeshop for being in the lobby of a hotel…read more Some good points: plugs, wifi, TVs with live train times, tasty baked goods, cute plates and mugs Some room for improvement: my mocha was not very enjoyable - sort of watery and not very sweet, restrooms need you to get a hotel keycard from a staff member. It's right next to the train station and is a good place to work.

Just stopped in for a quick cappuccino and a hot chocolate for the Lovely Bride. Place was…read morebustling, with many groups and loads of kids, in addition to students or business folks waiting for their train. Being just across the plaza from the station means loads of folks probably wait here. They have housemade pizzas, which they really wanted me to try. They smelled pretty nice, but I really just wanted two takeaway drinks. They have several different types of hot chocolate, one of which is steamed and thick, which TLB thought was pretty tasty.

I stayed in Cambridge for 5 days and I went to this coffee shop every single day! Why? Because it's…read moreexcellent! It's the first coffee shop to open early in the morning (8am) on the Main Street. The service is fantastic but the best part is...obviously their coffee! My latte was consistently delicious every morning. Creamy, sweet and flavorful. What a great find! I did try a few other coffee shops in Cambridge but this one was by far the best one!

This place is the bees knees. So delicious that we went back twice in one day to get their "Magic"…read moreand Earl Grey tea. The customer service here is through the roof. Super charming, helpful, and fun to be around. There is seating outside, inside, and even upstairs if you want more room to sprawl. Very aesthetically pleasing with great music. Will definitely be back.

Excellent service, coffee, and breakfast. The Chelsea buns are great. I had them French toast…read morestyle. My daughter had them as is. The scones and tea hit the spot as well.

Team member gathering my Chelsea bun and scone with cream was really nice and sweet and helped me…read morewith my change. The scone was perfect in taste texture and love. The Chelsea bun was ok a bit dry but happy for my experience to try in Cambridge. Ate it on a bunch near the marketplace and people watched.

Bunch of good and healthy brunch options or lunch on the go when you are fed up Tesco's 3 pound…read moreartificial meal deals. Perfect bakery section with top quality and fresh yummy bread. Nice vegan/vegetarian options. Friendly cashiers and small shop with cool atmosphere.

Tucked at one end or entrance of Grafton is this lovely café known as Gail's. It is a great place…read moreto study, to grab a bite to eat, or to hang out with friends. The variety of the menu is amazing, from sweet, to savory and just about everything in between. They got it. You can get tea, coffee, and just enjoy your time here. They have such a creative twist to everything! Even their scones are delightful! Check out the photos below to see what they have. The ambiance is lovely and the interior is simple. There's a good amount of seating however it can get crowded because it such a great spot to be at! Highly recommend after a long day of shopping, or need a nice place to study. Or just to grab a bite to eat!

Ordered a caffè latte and the breakfast sandwich special…read more Latte was very nice. Smooth and nice coffee flavor. Tasty. The breakfast sandwich was a omelette panino with chicken, cheese, chili and mixed greens. It was quite good. Nice portion size, fluffy eggs and a little kick from the chilis. Staff was efficient and friendly. I'll definitely come back here next time I'm in town.

Stopped for breakfast. Had a very nice omelette panino and latte. Small little place. Very…read moreefficient, good food. Prices are different for eat in versus take away which seems fair.

Literally been eating these since I went to Cambridge Regional College back in 1999. We used to…read morecall it 'official' and if it wasn't there and we had to go to the alternative (a black a white stripe vendor) that was known as 'substitute' The extra large is a lot larger now though it easily goes two inchs over each end of the bun. Recommend with onions and cheese. They also do special limited flavours like Caribbean but for me the original is king.

Easily a five star review for this little business that I always look forward to eating at when I'm…read morein Cambridge. Apparently they have stands in major cities, but Cambs holds the best sausage carts in terms of excellent street food. I will admit that the sausages are better than American hot dogs; just imagine a proper English sausage on a bun with a variety of toppings including cheese, grilled onions, and your choice of relish (I prefer the chili). Even if you opt out of extra toppings, tomato sauce with the cheese is fine. Prices are very reasonable, especially when you upgrade to the extra large. It can be quite busy, but the wait is definitely worth it. They have a couple setups in town; I frequent the Grafton Centre location but the one outside of Grand Arcade is also good.

Cheap and no quality! Worst Cafe EVER!!!! They coffee was cold...they made the cafe mocha with…read moreNestlé Chocolate powder and filter coffee not even a shot of espresso. The food was insipid and the portions were tiny and the salad was made with iceberg lettuce... No flavor.

Cafe Arena, on Burleigh Street, can easily become very close to a persons heart. The décor is…read morecasual but stylish, the mood relaxed and friendly and the food delicious! There is a wide variety of freshly prepared foods to choose from with a personal favourite of mine being the mouth watering savoury pancakes. The staff are very friendly, they welcome you and lead you to a table as though in a popular evening restaurant. Everything about this quaint cafe pleases me but just to give it that extra little sparkle, they show Charlie Chaplin films whilst you eat. It's such a unique yet comfortable place to enjoy a coffee, lunch or a sweet afternoon desert.

Came here almost everyday during exams!…read more FOOD: great sandwiches! I recommend the BLT on a bagel. You don't get a salad with the bagel but you do with the ciabatta. COFFEE: Decent cappuccino. LOCATION: A bit cramped and hard to get a seat. They do have two (small) floors and a few tables outside.

Really cute and cozy cafe tucked into a little alley off of the big street in front of kings…read morecollege. The BLT bagel was excellent, and so was the salmon cream cheese bagel. Soya and oat milk lattes were generously portioned and savory.