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About Cafe Foy
Cafe Foy is an independent cafe and bar at 2 Quayside in Cambridge, right on the river Cam waterfront. Its 46-dish menu leans toward eggs, with shakshuka and feta alongside Turkish eggs with chickpeas and dates, and thick sourdough toast comes with dishes. Coffee includes cappuccino, and the drinks list adds wine, with both rosé and white on offer. The team will adapt the menu on request and recommend specials. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
46 dishes · mains £1–10- Learn more£10
- · Opens 10:30 am Thu£1
- See photos
- 4.6
- (455)
- Dine-in
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shakshuka with feta, river view seating, turkish eggs with chickpeas and sourdough toast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shakshuka with feta, river view seating, turkish eggs with chickpeas and sourdough toast.
Customer Review Summary
Shakshuka is the dish reviewers raise most, described as well balanced in flavour and beautifully seasoned, with the Welsh rarebit and Turkish eggs with chickpeas and dates close behind. Others praise the thick, fluffy bread, sourdough toast and the steak and cheesecake served at a private dinner. The staff come up in nearly every review as friendly and welcoming, with several noting they adapted the menu, whether cheese and ham toasties for kids, two fried eggs on toast, or off-menu specials that one diner called unbelievable. Seating by the river Cam gets repeated mention, along with good coffee, including a cappuccino with a hint of chocolate. The main caveat is the limited menu, which led one reviewer to say they probably would not return. A few also note it gets busy, that indoor seating is limited in poor weather, and that arriving on time or reserving is a good idea. One group's birthday was met with staff helping with the cake.
Customer Review Summary
Shakshuka is the dish reviewers raise most, described as well balanced in flavour and beautifully seasoned, with the Welsh rarebit and Turkish eggs with chickpeas and dates close behind. Others praise the thick, fluffy bread, sourdough toast and the steak and cheesecake served at a private dinner. The staff come up in nearly every review as friendly and welcoming, with several noting they adapted the menu, whether cheese and ham toasties for kids, two fried eggs on toast, or off-menu specials that one diner called unbelievable. Seating by the river Cam gets repeated mention, along with good coffee, including a cappuccino with a hint of chocolate. The main caveat is the limited menu, which led one reviewer to say they probably would not return. A few also note it gets busy, that indoor seating is limited in poor weather, and that arriving on time or reserving is a good idea. One group's birthday was met with staff helping with the cake.
Featured reviews
- Nyala McIntosh
“Visited with my friend on our first time in Cambridge. It was a busy, sunny Saturday but they managed to seat us outside with a lovely view of the river. Food was outstanding, I had the shakshuka and it was scrumptious. My white wine was also lovely. It’s a great spot for people watching and spending some time watching the world go by.”
- Lauren Read
“Great Private Dinner! Thank you to the team at Café Foy for hosting our private company dinner. They set up a lovely table outside, and the sharing food was amazing, especially the beautifully cooked steak and the cheesecake. A great evening with great views. Thanks for having us!”
- Henrietta
“Food was really nice! Turkish eggs with chickpeas and dates (our fave), another with chorizo, and shakshuka with feta. The rosé was very pleasant choice too. Loved the little table flowers! The standout was the staff; really a lovely, kind, and welcoming group of people. Came for a friend's birthday and they did everything they could. They were so nice and helped us with the cake, and really were genuinely caring during service. Very friendly, it's rare to have such a nice team ☺️ Will be returning! Clearly a good business to support 👍”
- Benjamin Priebbenow
“Incredible food and scenery over the River Cam — and amazing service! Everything was perfect.”
- Maeve Nicholson
“My husband and I had a lovely brunch here this week. The food is fab, the staff members are lovely and the atmosphere is so relaxed and friendly. Would 100% recommend!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“An independent cafe/bar by the river Cam.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Cafes near Cafe Foy
- Bridges4.13610.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
chicken chorizo arancini, guinness cake, matcha latte
- Le Patissier4.53400.1 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian options
full English breakfast, scones with clotted cream, afternoon tea set
- Michaelhouse Cafe4.47870.3 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
church building architecture, upstairs seating with spiral staircase, cakes and pastries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe FoyOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.6455 | — | £10–20 | shakshuka with feta, river view seating, turkish eggs with chickpeas |
| BridgesOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.1361 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | chicken chorizo arancini, guinness cake, matcha latte |
| Le PatissierOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options | 4.5340 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | full English breakfast, scones with clotted cream, afternoon tea set |
| Michaelhouse CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.4787 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | church building architecture, upstairs seating with spiral staircase, cakes and pastries |
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