
Quick info
About Flavour Station
On Station Rd in Cambridge, a couple of steps from the train station, Flavour Station is a cafe that opens early in the morning, ahead of other coffee shops nearby. The counter runs on Allpress beans, with oat flat whites alongside pastries such as pistachio chocolate croissants. Food ranges from bacon, sausage, egg and avocado sandwiches to jacket potatoes and salad boxes with customizable ingredients. It's a walk-in setup with no booking needed, open daily through the daytime. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance makes it workable for visitors with mobility needs, and a patio area allows for outdoor dining when the weather suits.
Good to know
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
10 dishes · mains £4–5- Bacon£4.30
- Sausage£4.30
- Egg£3.80
- Bacon & Egg£4.80
- Sausage & Egg£4.80
- Bacon & Sausage£5.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flat white, breakfast sandwiches, build-your-own salad box and jacket potatoes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention flat white, breakfast sandwiches, build-your-own salad box and jacket potatoes.
Customer Review Summary
Commuters and office workers return most for the flat white, with several reviewers praising the Allpress beans and calling the coffee better than other options near the station. Close behind are the breakfast sandwiches, especially the bacon, egg and avocado version and the egg and sausage combinations, described as hot, flavourful and good value. Reviewers also single out the build-your-own salad box, with extra tuna a regular order, plus jacket potatoes, a halloumi, avocado and red pepper panini, a brownie and a pistachio chocolate croissant. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, polite and quick, and the patio gets mentioned as a place to sit. The coffee does not suit everyone. One reviewer found the espresso acidic and bitter, and another found the flat white a tad too bitter, though a staff member added extra milk. A former daily customer also stopped going after feeling servers gave a cold response to regulars while greeting other customers with excitement. Early opening before other coffee shops is noted as convenient.
Customer Review Summary
Commuters and office workers return most for the flat white, with several reviewers praising the Allpress beans and calling the coffee better than other options near the station. Close behind are the breakfast sandwiches, especially the bacon, egg and avocado version and the egg and sausage combinations, described as hot, flavourful and good value. Reviewers also single out the build-your-own salad box, with extra tuna a regular order, plus jacket potatoes, a halloumi, avocado and red pepper panini, a brownie and a pistachio chocolate croissant. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, polite and quick, and the patio gets mentioned as a place to sit. The coffee does not suit everyone. One reviewer found the espresso acidic and bitter, and another found the flat white a tad too bitter, though a staff member added extra milk. A former daily customer also stopped going after feeling servers gave a cold response to regulars while greeting other customers with excitement. Early opening before other coffee shops is noted as convenient.
Featured reviews
- Mirry
“Massive fan of the Allpress beans that they use, the only place in Cambs that I know of who uses them. Frequent a lot, especially when the weather is great after a gym session to soak up some sun with a flat white and friends. Always a good experience.”
- Lindsay Robinot-Jones
“Delicious food. I had a halloumi, avocado and red pepper panini, a lovely salad box and a brownie. Loved that you can create your own salad. Friendly staff. Very convenient location. Nice atmosphere. Good seating area.”
- Sara K
“This place is alright when you’re at the station early in the morning, as it’s open before other coffee shops, so that is quite convenient. The taste of the espresso is not very good, very acidic and bitter, just not my personal fave. It’s an alright place, but I used to go here everyday and the servers have favourite customers that they are so bubbly towards and excited to see and go above and beyond for. It doesn’t feel great as a customer when you go somewhere everyday and get a very cold response for customer loyalty, but then someone else stops by and they get so excited. Doesn’t make the regular customer feel great. It happened all the time and just got a bit annoying I’ve stoped going, but it’s decent if you need coffee early in the morning.”
- Swathikiran Sudhakaran
“One of the best coffees near Cambridge station. I work in one of the offices in front of the station and I get my coffee from flavour station almost everyday. It is much better than the other options available there. One of the reasons could be the friendly staff. Highly recommend.”
- Kaan Arslan
“Wonderful place, i have been couple of times, very friendly staff. They are very welcoming, the variety of breakfast sandwiches, omlettes and salad boxes are very delicious. And the coffee is superb. I highly recommend you grab something before your next train or if you ever come to Cambridge, as it is a couple of steps from the train station.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Parking
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Prepared foods
- Dessert
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
Location
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- Cafe Blue Sage4.83920.4 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
vegan baklava, turkish breakfast, turkish coffee with delight
- Hot Numbers Coffee4.51,7130.4 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
turkish eggs, cinnamon buns, pancakes
- Cafe 244.62990.7 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
pancake breakfast, full english breakfast, reasonable prices
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flavour StationOutdoor seating | 4.9218 | — | — | flat white, breakfast sandwiches, build-your-own salad box |
| Cafe Blue SageOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8392 | 0.4 mi | £1–15 | vegan baklava, turkish breakfast, turkish coffee with delight |
| Hot Numbers CoffeeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.51,713 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | turkish eggs, cinnamon buns, pancakes |
| Cafe 24Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.6299 | 0.7 mi | — | pancake breakfast, full english breakfast, reasonable prices |
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