Please pop to riverside and try out the local cafe in the grounds. We’ve visited over many years and decided to make the visit more regular to support local businesses . The grounds are beautifully maintained with a lake and alfresco dining areas. Such a treat to be able to walk there from the neighbouring village where I live. The cafe offers efficient service with choices of all day breakfasts, sandwiches, salads , vegetarian options etc.The big draw for me is the coffee. A good quality bean to cup machine where the cappuccino is just perfect . I believe the couple who run the business have been there for a few years, they deserve to do well as they work so hard .
I eat here with my kids and my dog almost every Sunday morning. The staff are lovely, the food great (the Baklava is amazing) and the location is fabulous. During the summer months you can be lucky and see vintage aircraft flying overhead as it’s only a stones throw from Duxford Air Museum. I have often said that if I had lots of money I would build the owners a new building because they work so hard and deserve more. We love coming here.
Found this hidden gem today. Very friendly staff who happily amended parts of our breakfast to suit all. High-quality ingredients with possibly the best bacon I have ever tasted. The coffee is incredible, perfect way to start the day. Prices are very reasonable considering the high quality of the food and how well it was cooked. Highly recommended.
Note: Take cash with you to avoid a trip out to the nearest cashpoint.
This is a great little cafe, we have been coming for years and have never been disappointed. Friendly and speedy service - chef always remembers our order. Loads of choices for generous set breakfasts and you can also design your own - excellent coffee and tea too. Cash only, well worth a visit and a lovely outside space when weather is good.
This is a hidden gem!
It is rare to find a family owned business like this these days. The hospitality is lovely, the cafe is cute and by a beautiful pond where you can sit and eat your food under a willow tree. Don't come here expecting the same kind of gentrified cafes you get in Cambridge and other cities, but a happy and kind atmosphere in a relaxing natural environment.
Prices are good (cheaper than supermarket cafes) along with brilliant portion sizes and food quality.
Could hear the owners laughing along with customers inside and the whole experience was a far throw from what you get in most cafes. We plan to return at least once a month.
Lastly, I am ridiculously picky when it comes to carrot cake so was amazed to taste one of the best I've had at this cafe, and it was gluten free! I don't even need gluten free
We were travelling North on the M11 on our way to Blackpool and didn't want to stop at a motorway services. I found this listed on Google maps as it was a short detour from the M11 and looked good. We were not disappointed.
Really friendly owners, charming little cafe in amongst a group of independent traders grouping together to offer something different. Food was great and well priced.
It's in my favourite places on maps.
Recommended
Wonderful place to stop just as M11 turns into A11, cafe does an amazing breakfast, great, quick service in a beautiful location. Dog welcomed. Walk around small lake with play things for young children. Brilliant.
Excellent food and service. Good value, the burgers were very meaty not cheap old greasy ones, food was cooked to order and piping hot. Would definitely recommend you to look for these place. I'll be back again and again.
Stopped here on journey from Lincolnshire to Southend on sea. Well worth the detour. Bacon and cheese toastie was excellent. The amazing husband had an 'Amazing breakfast' that lived up to the name. Slightly more expensive than we are used to in Lincolnshire but about right for prices in Cambridgeshire.
Excellent hospitality, highly recommend 👌
Found this treasure by accident some years ago while nearby collecting some parts for my mates classic car. We now stop here every year on our way to Great Yarmouth for our annual lads weekend. I make a point of visiting whenever I'm in the area. Sadly on our trip to Hemsby in September 2023 I forgot it was closed Mondays and Tuesdays so we missed out on our breakfast which was a bad start to the week. Will be coming up again in a week or so hopefully not on a Monday. The food is excellent value for money and can't fault the quality of the food or the service. Can't recommend it enough. I live an hours drive away or I'd be there much more often. On our visits numerous people have attempted to pay by card and have had to go off in search of a cashpoint. It's cash only so come prepared.
Make a reservation
Order online
Find the best restaurant in Saffron Walden
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes