Café · Cambridge
Cambridge's famous Chelsea buns are the draw here, and on a mid-afternoon visit the place feels relaxed enough to park a buggy and let everyone breathe — though Sunday afternoons are properly packed, so expect a short wait for a table. Ordering happens through your phone, which is handy when you can't leave a wriggling toddler, if occasionally fiddly to navigate. Service is quick even at the busiest times, and the staff stay warm and attentive under pressure; one visitor recalls being quietly brought a coffee on a bad day, unasked. There's a kids' menu, high chairs and vegan options, plus scones with clotted cream, mushroom and squash rolls, and the sticky Nutella bun that families rave about. Be aware the buns can be hit-and-miss — occasionally dry rather than fresh — and savoury plates run small for the price.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A friendly Cambridge coffee shop rated 4.7 stars, with outdoor seating that makes it an easy stop with the kids.
Tiny, music-free Cambridge café with warm owners, cracking paninis and quiches, and gentle prices — but tall bar stools only, no buggy room.
Fast-arriving barbecue trays, a kids' menu and table call buttons in a snug, busy Cambridge room — book ahead at weekends.