
Quick info
About Cafe Milano
On St Andrew's St in Cambridge, Cafe Milano is an Italian cafe covering breakfast, pizza, and pastry in one menu. The kitchen turns out pizza, sandwiches, and lasagna alongside Italian breakfasts, while the counter holds a large selection of cakes, croissants, and other Italian sweets to go with the coffee. Wine and beer are served, though other spirits on the shelf are for display only. Seating runs both inside and outdoors, giving diners the option to eat in the open air. The step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. Reservations are recommended, and the cafe opens daily. Takeaway is also available, covering items such as pizza and cheesecake for those eating off site. Service can slow down when the room is busy or short-staffed.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegetarian options
Menu & Prices
52 dishes- Italian Breakfast
- Vegan Breakfast
- Vegetarian Breakfast
- Omelette
- 3 Range Eggs
- Bruschetta
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheesecake, lasagna, pizza and croissants.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheesecake, lasagna, pizza and croissants.
Customer Review Summary
Cakes and coffee form the clear draw at Cafe Milano, with reviewers repeatedly praising the coffee alongside a big choice of cakes, croissants, and Italian sweets, and several singling out afternoon tea and cake stops as a highlight. Close behind, the lasagna and breakfasts draw specific recommendation from one reviewer who returned three times in two days, and the homemade-style pizza and sandwiches earn praise for tasting better than chain coffee shop fare. Staff are described by most as friendly and helpful, with one reviewer recalling a waitress preparing an off-menu mozzarella, olive, and tomato plate. Complaints recur around service breaking down when busy: one reviewer's cheesecake arrived crushed with no replacement offered, another's takeaway pizza had a five millimetre layer of uncooked dough, and a couple mention waffles unavailable due to short staffing or drinks and food forgotten during rushes. One reviewer also notes the displayed spirits on the shelf are for show only and not actually for sale. One diner suggests going in the late afternoon to avoid the busier periods.
Customer Review Summary
Cakes and coffee form the clear draw at Cafe Milano, with reviewers repeatedly praising the coffee alongside a big choice of cakes, croissants, and Italian sweets, and several singling out afternoon tea and cake stops as a highlight. Close behind, the lasagna and breakfasts draw specific recommendation from one reviewer who returned three times in two days, and the homemade-style pizza and sandwiches earn praise for tasting better than chain coffee shop fare. Staff are described by most as friendly and helpful, with one reviewer recalling a waitress preparing an off-menu mozzarella, olive, and tomato plate. Complaints recur around service breaking down when busy: one reviewer's cheesecake arrived crushed with no replacement offered, another's takeaway pizza had a five millimetre layer of uncooked dough, and a couple mention waffles unavailable due to short staffing or drinks and food forgotten during rushes. One reviewer also notes the displayed spirits on the shelf are for show only and not actually for sale. One diner suggests going in the late afternoon to avoid the busier periods.
Featured reviews
- Martin Thornhill
“Visited Feb2026. Great cafe. Stopped for afternoon tea & cake. Big choice of cakes. Lovely coffee.”
- Jason Wiggin
“It was ok. Went in the late afternoon, just had a small bite, little bland. They have wine and beer in offer. There are many other spirits in the shelf but these are only for display, but misleading.”
- Ava Tg (Ava)
“Popped over for waffles and Italian breakfast. They were short of staff so didn't offer any waffles. There are too cakes, croissants and Italian sweets treat + good coffee. We will be back, so fingers crossed they'll make some waffles for us next time”
- Kelly Collette
“AUTHENTIC ITALIAN food and coffee! I liked this place so much I went 3 times, (breakfast , lunch and dinner)over a 2 day period and bought food for my flight home back to the States! Lovely music piped in, personal customer service, variety of choices( I recommend the Lasagna and any of the breakfasts), pleasing presentation! I can go on and on…..”
- MD D
“Cakes are amazing and delicious. Definitely worth a visit. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Nice place inside pleasant atmosphere, also some seating outside. I would recommend”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Cafes near Cafe Milano
- Gusto4.52400 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
cannoli, pastries, omelette
- 0.1 mi
coffee and latte, cakes selection, rooftop view
- Whale Cafe4.2660.1 mi£1–15Vegetarian options
jacket potatoes, baguettes and sandwiches, daily soup
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe MilanoOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.1577 | — | £15–30 | cheesecake, lasagna, pizza |
| GustoOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.5240 | 0 mi | — | cannoli, pastries, omelette |
| John Lewis Espresso Bar | 3.953 | 0.1 mi | — | coffee and latte, cakes selection, rooftop view |
| Whale CafeVegetarian options | 4.266 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | jacket potatoes, baguettes and sandwiches, daily soup |
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