
Savino's
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About Savino's
Savino's is a family-run Italian caffe bar and coffee shop in Cambridge, at 3 Emmanuel St, with Italian staff behind the counter. The menu includes thick Italian-style hot chocolate, and the coffee list covers espresso, cappuccino, flat white and more. Food centres on paninis, among them a ham and cheese croissant panini and an omelette panino on toasted ciabatta. Salads and sandwiches come in vegetarian and meat versions, and croissants and other baked pastries are chalked up on the blackboard, where the menu is set out as combinations. The space is small. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thick hot chocolate, paninis, flat white and croissants.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thick hot chocolate, paninis, flat white and croissants.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is what most reviewers return for, from a flat white and a caramel latte to a cappuccino, and one calls it consistently excellent. The thick, Italian style hot chocolate comes up twice, with one reviewer noting it is uncommon to find in the UK. Close behind are the paninis and sandwiches: an omelette panino with peppers and chicken in toasted ciabatta, a ham and cheese croissant, and a feta, houmous and salad sandwich, described as piping hot or tasty. Others single out creamy scrambled eggs and a pastry with a crispy shell and warm chocolate filling. Reviewers describe friendly, family-run Italian staff and a lively, packed room that still never felt cramped. The complaints are small. One reviewer finds the food priced highly, and another calls the espresso fine but says it could be better. One reviewer mentions the smell of baked goods wafting through the space.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is what most reviewers return for, from a flat white and a caramel latte to a cappuccino, and one calls it consistently excellent. The thick, Italian style hot chocolate comes up twice, with one reviewer noting it is uncommon to find in the UK. Close behind are the paninis and sandwiches: an omelette panino with peppers and chicken in toasted ciabatta, a ham and cheese croissant, and a feta, houmous and salad sandwich, described as piping hot or tasty. Others single out creamy scrambled eggs and a pastry with a crispy shell and warm chocolate filling. Reviewers describe friendly, family-run Italian staff and a lively, packed room that still never felt cramped. The complaints are small. One reviewer finds the food priced highly, and another calls the espresso fine but says it could be better. One reviewer mentions the smell of baked goods wafting through the space.
Featured reviews
- Srijan Bimb
“Came here a few years back. Was really good then. Came back remembering this place and its even better than before. The food is fabulous. The coffee is great and the thick hot chocolate is the best I've had. Definitey do give this one a try.”
- Kwang-Hyung Kim
“Wonderful Italiano caffe in town. Enjoyed cappuccino and breads. Will stop by again.”
- Nick Kyparissas
“Perfection. Scrambled eggs so creamy that 5-star hotels should come here and take lessons. A touch of olive oil in the panini. Consistently excellent coffee. Friendly people who love and know what they're doing. A gem.”
- Sean David
“A friend recommended this spot. They have an exceptional Carmel latte, paired with their ham and cheese croissant (panini), atmosphere was quiet, and service was friendly. Highly recommend!”
- Corina Pickering
“Nice thick Italian style hot chocolate - which is not common to find in the UK so that was a treat! Coffee (espresso) was fine but could be better.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Compact, Italian cafe for espressos, sandwiches and pastries to eat in or take away.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Offerings· 2
- Alcohol
- Healthy options
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 2
- College students
- Tourists
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
Location
Coffee shops near Savino's
- Ori Caffe3.81350.1 mi£10–20
italian pastries, chicken and mango wrap, oat milk surcharge
- Blank Street Coffee4.73540.2 mi£1–10
blondie matcha, coconut cream matcha, cinnamon bun matcha
- The Locker Cafe4.58770.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan options
avocado toast, coffee, shakshuka
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savino'sOutdoor seating | 4.7825 | — | £10–20 | thick hot chocolate, paninis, flat white |
| Ori Caffe | 3.8135 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | italian pastries, chicken and mango wrap, oat milk surcharge |
| Blank Street Coffee | 4.7354 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | blondie matcha, coconut cream matcha, cinnamon bun matcha |
| The Locker CafeOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.5877 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | avocado toast, coffee, shakshuka |
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