Michaelhouse Cafe

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  Alina Defilla

  ·2 weeks ago

  “Enjoyed a slice of the lemon blueberry cake! It was the nicest cake I have had in a while! Would definitely recommend and come back!”

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  Katrina Wilson

  ·1 month ago

  “Lovely little cafe in the centre of Cambridge. Plenty of seating inside and out. Lots of cakes and sandwiches (very big - on focaccia bread). Looked lovely, Nice fillings but still felt a bit dry and a hard to swallow. Decor is lovely Also be aware if you go towards the end of lunch the food choices will be limited”

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  Steven Roberts

  ·2 months ago

  “Unique cafe within the church. Had breakfast ciabbatta and a latte. Very delicious. Plenty of seating with wifi available. Not the cheapest but money goes to support the church. worth a visit .”

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  Londoner

  ·2 months ago

  “Great place to stop off for coffee (or tea) and cake after a stroll along the Backs. Welcoming staff who were exceptionally efficient at serving multiple customers, minimising the usual wait for those wanting complicated drinks. Excellent choice of drinks and cakes. It was busy a teatime but plenty of tables and although lots of people chatting, had a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere”

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  Darcy Pendrill-Adams

  ·3 months ago

  “I don't come to this place because it has the best coffee around and the cakes and food are just fine. I come here because it's arguably the prettiest cafe around. Built inside an old church, this place is quiet, cool, relaxing and surrounded by history and beautiful architecture. The outdoor seating areas are also very nice.”

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  Sara ka

  ·3 months ago

  “Unfortunately, I was disappointed with my breakfast. I ordered the poached eggs on sourdough toast (£13.35), but the sourdough was hard and burnt, and the poached eggs were overcooked instead of having soft, runny yolks. For the price, I expected much better quality.”

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  Belle GS

  ·1 year ago

  “Tried this place as I’ve been in Cambridge for 8yrs this is my first time coming in here, so disappointing that they have matcha latte on their menu which is horrible. Colour is like greyish green, taste like a bitter grass and overpoweing semi-skimmed milk. When I stirred it, the “matcha” (or like very low grade or fake matcha) kinda just disappeared and it’s only the milk left. They should probably research what kind of matcha they should be using to serve here. Such a waste because it cost £4.15 for a large cup. Sandwich was okay same taste as others, nothing too special, it’s just the atmosphere that’s nice here.”

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  mimi

  ·1 year ago

  “It’s ok, the venue is nice in a church building. Coffee is weak and milky and the cakes are meh, they should get an artisan baker in. Expensive for what it is. Tables are not instantly cleared and there are piles of used plates cutlery and tray”

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  W MS

  ·1 year ago

  “A custom café located in a church building. Tables are on two levels. There is a nice view of the entire hall from above. In addition to coffee, there are also cakes and pastries. Behind the large glass doors is the normal church hall with pews and altar. This creates quite a special atmosphere here. For those who want to have a coffee outside of this atmosphere, there are also tables set up outside. With more customers, the service gets slightly lost.”

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  Katy

  ·2 years ago

  “Michaelhouse Cafe has fast become my favourite place to stop for a coffee in Cambridge. It's in an old church! The architecture is wonderful. I really enjoy sitting upstairs and marvelling at the roof and the stained glass. The food is delicious. The coffees are consistently well made. The service is fast, efficient, friendly and welcoming. There are plenty of seats but it does get quite busy. Students tend to take the tables with a coffee and a laptop and work most of the day. There's a bit of outdoor seating as well but I haven't used that yet. Like I said I like to sit upstairs - the wooden spiral staircase is awesome - and just marvel at the architecture with my drink and treat of the week. Highly recommend visiting here. The prices are reasonable (£4.02 for a decent sized slice of Basque Burnt Cheesecake), the portion sizes are good, the staff are lovely, the venue is clean and tidy, and it's just a really nice place to sit and have a drink.”

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