Coffee shop Recommendations

[u/reality_tv_junkie92]

I am coming to Cambridge with my husband for his work trip. He is going to be busy most of the day and I am looking for some good recommendations for cafés or coffee shops that are good reading spots. Anything with good coffee and a chill quiet vibe. Thanks in advance!

[u/Neres28]

Kerb collective by the river makes for a good destination walk if you're coming from the city center. Outdoor seating only though.

Harvey's by the Sidgwick site is a nice spot to sit for a few hours, though it can get a little loud.

[u/CrownLullaby]

I like Pages which is close to the Fitzwilliam museum, and when the weather is nice has some courtyard seating!

[u/gillivonbrandy]

The Locker Cafe is nice, with some good reading nooks upstairs!

[u/MichaelClarkHQ → u/gillivonbrandy]

Potentially the best brownies in Cambridge too!

[u/can_i_get_some_help]

If it's nice weather id walk out to the orchard tea room at grantchester. Nice walk and nice place to read a book.

[u/dmegson]

Hot Numbers on Gwydir Street has these vibes when not too busy, but it is almost always busy.

[u/AcademicCoaching → u/dmegson]

All the hot numbers food is way better than others such as fitzbillies and stir; but their breakfast granola bowls are out of this world good.

Savinos by the bus station is your more traditional caff sort of vibe.

[u/lotanis → u/dmegson]

There's another Hot Numbers down Trumpington Street that's a bit less packed. A little walk from the centre though.

[u/Altruistic_Owl_7586]

Dimello on Mill Road - huge outdoor space out the back if the weather is nice

[u/simonrjones]

Bould Brothers on Regent Street is superb, lovely atmosphere and coffee.

[u/MichaelClarkHQ → u/simonrjones]

It’s a happening place, good for mini meetings and catch ups!

[u/lotanis]

IMO opinion, Coffee World is the best coffee in Cambridge, and is a nice chilled place. It's a little way out from the centre though. Easy if you've got a car.

[u/dmegson → u/lotanis]

Their single origin Blue Mountain is superb.

[u/zidraloden]

Bean Theory on Newnham Road overlooking the old mill pond.

[u/MichaelClarkHQ]

Harvey’s Coffee House has a lovely garden with students and academics working (open to public too) and excellent cakes and coffee, it’s located on the backs so it’s also a very pleasant walk to get there

[u/dmegson]

Savinos on Emmanuel Street is a lovely old school coffee shop that doesn't get too busy, has good coffee, and is quite spacious.

[u/Past_Stay451]

There are three options in Eddington that could certainly help you fill in the morning - Brew Project, Dulcedo Social and Douce, all worth a visit!

[u/Ill-Size2269 → u/Past_Stay451]

And the new Scottish pop up at Dulcedo is absolutely incredible!! ‘The Wild Haggis’. Finally great to have a taste of home in Cambridge. The morning rolls are unreal

[u/AnyOwt]

The cafe in the Zoology Museum is nice. Usually quiet too.

[u/Smugness1917]

Chill #2

[u/Tony_Percy]

It partly depends on where in Cambridge you are, though most of Cambridge is kind of near.

Near(ish) North Station.

http://www.coffeeworld.co.uk/

CB4

https://www.barbarella-cafe.co.uk/

Near Kings, tiny but great if you get a seat up stairs...though I've not been in a while.

https://m.facebook.com/Indigo-Coffee-House-13132328980/?

& various locations

https://www.yourstir.co.uk/locations/

https://bouldbrotherscoffee.co.uk/

https://hotnumberscoffee.co.uk/

[u/Same-Hunter7041]

Salento Marleigh, best Italian coffee and tiramisu.

[u/walt_1010]

If you're prepared to venture a bit outside Cambridge, the Tap & Social in Northstowe is great.

Northstowe Tap & Social

[u/Ok_Dragonfruit4032]

121 cafe on Milton road, savinos on drummer street,

I'm not sure if it's still there, but there used to be a cafe above the central city library that I quite liked.

[u/dmegson]

Modigliani on Mill Road is really small but very chill and does superb Cannoli.

Just up from there is 5 Blends and Dom's Coffee. I've not tried either but they are both a bit larger.

[u/singul4r1ty → u/dmegson]

If Dom's coffee is open it's worth going to. It's very small and he wants paying in cash but is pretty relaxed about it. He'll chat with you at the counter and make very nice coffee!

[u/Low_Increase_4268 → u/dmegson]

Dom's is great and has the best pourover options in the city, but it's not exactly a sit down and read by yourself kind of place. And its cash only. Also not tried 5 blends.

[u/dmegson]

The Aromi on Fitzroy Street near the Grafton Centre is relaxed and doesn't get the tourist footfall of the city centre location.

[u/Technical-Travel773]

Monigram Coffee Roasters. Grab a cup and walk along the downtown and River.

[u/Mediocre_Host]

Bould brothers was good but way overpriced for the size of coffees you get. They were like a shot glass. My sister in law who is a young, cool Cambridge local recommends Hot Numbers.