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.

Amazing food, even better customer service. We've eaten breakfast all over the world; don't let the…read morequaint appearance of the storefront deceive you, this eatery is PACKED with quality food, kind owners, and deliciously fresh ingredients. From their house brewed coffee and espressos, to their Mediterranean lunch offerings--Tishka is a ten star location that we will visit until our travels take us elsewhere. Must try. Like, now!

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.

The whiskey fruit cake .... Blah. I still give this spot a 5 star because they bake all their…read morebreads, pastries and desserts fresh daily. The best I tried were the baklava, gluten free chocolate chip cookies, their berry shake and the bacon and cheese bread. The coffee was OK. The service was mediocre.

Don't make the mistake that we made and try walking on a rainy day to this place from the other…read moreside of Cambridge. It's certainly a bus/car/bike/hot air balloon ride away but i'd say it is worth it for the delicious bread that they have to offer. Their bakery is next door and fyi is not open ona Monday. We went for brunch and I opted for the bacon, egg and halloumi brioche bun which was great. My boyfriend had the big boy brunch board and again enjoyed it. We enjoyed the food but it wasn't exceptional and was a little over priced (£10 And £7). The coffee here is also fine. This isn't due to lack of effort though as they have a good bean supplier and a guest espresso available, but my flat white milk was super bubbly and the coffee was quite underextracted. I really loved the space available and it has plenty of outdoor seating too. Seating is available in the back room with a more working environment as it is very popular with yummy mummies (understandable so with the space for buggies).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I had booked this for friends visiting from the USA, as a birthday celebration for a 15 year old…read more The food was delicious. BUT the fact that the cutlery and crockery were utilitarian and old, the table cloth was on upside down and there was no adornment or additions to the table like flowers, were a disappointment. Our original table was set up outside but due to the wind and chilly weather we asked to be moved inside. The tea room was disappointing. An unused bar, clutter of unused items, and plants in need of some tlc added to the disappointment. Flowers on the tables and music would have gone a long way to improve the ambience of what should have been a special experience for £40 a person. Finally , the bathrooms need an upgrade. Shabby and not too clean.

This a beautiful place to have tea. You can walk there. The scones are nice. You can sit outside…read more There are a lot of birds. Peaceful place. Virginia Woolf used to go here.