We found Tom's cakes while waiting to check-in our accommodation. It is beautiful cozy place,…read morevarious pastry choices, some tables inside and a quiet lovely backyard. We got the wheatfree cake, an americanto and a latte and sat on one of the tables in the backyard. Service was friendly, coffee was very good and the pastry was very fresh, not too sweet, and with yummy, melts-in-your-mouth cream. I wish i had a photo of the place: the backyard is not too large. It ends in a wooden hedge on one side and a mossy brick wall on another. The far end overlooks a few large trees. There are a few simple bistro sets in red, each with a ceramic teapot center piece, used as a flower pot :) Peaceful, quiet, beautiful ambient and a tasty pastry and coffee. A hidden little gem to discover

A friend recommended Tom's cakes. I was in a rush and just popped in for some takeaway pastries…read morefor a picnic. My first impression of the look of the display and shop were just OK. I purchased a raspberry pastry, a strawberry tart and a brownie as most others would be a bit messier for a picnic. I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised. The brownie was average, the raspberry and strawberry pastries however were excellent! The strawberry tart seemed to use custard as opposed to my preferred creme patissiere but was excellent nonetheless. We will be back to give Tom's cake a better try.

Located on Cherry Hinton's High Street in Cambridge, Dorringtons is a branded regional chain whose…read morequality of food still gives it the character of a local neighbourhood bakery. You can't miss the green sign and striped uniforms. There are a wide range of breads, sweet and savoury pastries (cakes, sausage rolls, etc.) but also a large variety of filled baguette and sandwich rolls. This particular shop underwent a renovation recently which has allowed for an even bigger selection of items, but come early to avoid disappointment. I personally am a fan of their jam doughnuts and tend to pick up a packet of 4 every now and then. The bacon and egg salad is a fine choice for breakfast on the go and the ham and salad roll a good pick for lunch. While the prices are slightly higher than your grocery store bakery, everything I've tried tastes as if they've just come out of the kitchen/oven!

When I was walking in I didn't think there would be much to offer but to be honest It was Quite…read moreenjoyable however it is quite pricey for what you get. The employees are friendly and there is good hygiene used throughout the cafe. They have a good selection of things you can buy however I wish there was more seating and they deserve more customers. In conclusion, pleasantly surprised

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.

Great spot in Cambridge for coffees and cakes - we enjoyed the Chelsea cake. Seating is a bit…read morelimited so you may need to wait a bit to get a table. Service is prompt and sufficient.

This place is amazing - the best bakery in Cambridge (I am actually from Cambridge, so have tried…read moremany). It has a great selection of sweet and savoury baked goods as well as hot drinks. I have tried many of the different cakes and savoury foods and everything has been delicious.

Newnham Bakery is family-run and on the way from central Cambridge to Grantchester. It is just the…read moresame a it was when we lived in the area 30 some years ago. Best bread for miles as they are still using their old (Victorian??) brick oven. I also had their scones which were a quarter of the price as those in town. (Sorry for the multiple photos.)

Praobaly the best cake maker in Cambridge. Scotts work is stunning and deserves high praise. The…read morecake is delightlful and comes in so many different flavours. From Choclate ot Toffee to fruit and sponge and lemon there is too much to choose from and all decortated to the best I have seen anywhere. I have had a couple of birthday cakes from Scott and would recommend him anytime.

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!

It's a chain, sure, but they're still pretty tasty. It was a lunch time just after Christmas and I…read morehonestly didn't think we'd find any seating space, but this place is like a Tardis! There is another floor upstairs with lots of comfy seating :) (as a side note, it is mildly entertaining watching people struggle up and down that tight, winding staircase balancing pasties and drinks on a tray!). I tried the Stilton cheese and steak pasty, the others had the original. Decent sized, will definitely keep you full for a few hours :) And there was free wi fi!

Bought three assorted on our trip back to London. Warmed in oven a few minutes. Delicious dinner!!read more

I would like to strongly disagree with the comments posted by seb1980…read more Limoncello is good if you have lots of pennies in your pocket! its expensive....Balzano's is an authentic deli serving the well settled local Italian community and everyone else....It has a fantastic bakery where bread is still baked every day and supplier to a host of restaurants and food outlets,and food shops ...... A freind of mine went in there the other day and asked for some Parma Ham, the woman serving him proceeded to cut small slices from the ham - My friend, noticed the woman slicing short slices, so he asked for long slices for his melon, but the woman turned round and said that if he wanted long slices he should go to a supermarket and buy it in a packet! - Not very professional ... Michael http://mcguinness1.wordpress.com

I used to live about five doors down from Balzano, so I used to treat myself to lots of Italian…read moredelicacies! Their Pecorino cheese is wonderful, and their pizza slices were lovely - I would buy one and heat it up in the microwave at home which was delicious. They have a good selection of breads but they sell quickly so it's worth getting there early. I love the Italian chatter that goes on in the shop: I try and pretend I'm in Italy when I'm in there rather than in rainy old England! I'm also an olive oil fan, and their selection doesn't disappoint.