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The Locker Cafe

Coffee shopsCambridge

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(877 reviews)

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Quick info

54 King St, Cambridge CB1 1LN, United Kingdom
£10–20

About The Locker Cafe

The Locker Cafe is a family-owned arts café and coffee shop in Cambridge, at 54 King St. The café uses handmade crockery, and an upstairs terrace hosts cultural events, so the space serves arts programming as well as everyday coffee. The menu includes poached eggs at breakfast, avocado toast on sourdough and shakshuka. Cappuccino and latte come with latte art, and a blondie is among the desserts. Dogs are welcome.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Paid street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.5/5
877 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention avocado toast, coffee, shakshuka and latte art.

5★
641
4★
145
3★
46
2★
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1★
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Customer Review Summary

Coffee draws the most praise at The Locker Cafe, with reviewers singling out a tasty cappuccino with standout latte art and a chai latte. Close behind is avocado toast, which one reviewer was glad to find on sourdough and another enjoyed alongside poached eggs, while a blondie dessert was described as rich. Staff are often called friendly, and several describe the cafe as cozy, relaxed and welcoming, with one calling it a go-to dog friendly spot with upstairs seating.

Featured reviews

  • Çağrı Abdullah
    “I ordered the New Yorker toast, but unfortunately it was almost empty inside. It was probably the most disappointing New Yorker I’ve had — I’ve honestly had much better ones from supermarkets. The atmosphere is really nice, the coffee was good, and the service was great. Just a shame about the food, as otherwise it would have been a really nice experience.”
  • Sebastjan
    “As an anti inflammatory eating person, I was SOOO happy to see avocado toast on !SOURDOUGH! on the menu :) Besides the good food, staff was kind & the cafe cozy ☺️”
  • Bazman
    “Generally this could be a great cafe, it has good coffee and eager staff. However two things let it down for me. First the toasted sandwich I ordered was expensive at £12 and came without salad or coleslaw or chips that might be expected for the price. I could have got the same sandwich on a meal deal from any supermarket at half the price. Second I wasn't amused when paying up front the machine asked to add a tip, before having food or any service.”
  • George the Explorer
    “The Locker Cafe is a lovely spot with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. It is a great place to stop for coffee, brunch, or a quick break while walking around Cambridge. The food and drinks were good, and the place felt comfortable and welcoming without trying too hard. A nice little cafe and definitely worth visiting.”
  • Edward Moore
    “Rude staff - literally not a smile on their faces. Additionally, I bought a bowl of shakshuka for £13.50 which was absolutely tiny - would not feed a child, and then when I asked for butter to go on the toast, they said it would cost 50p, as if £13.50 was not criminal enough. I have uploaded a picture of the butter pot. When I complained to the woman behind the till, she did not even say anything just stared at me and kept silent. I will never go there again and I will inform all my friends who live in Cambridge to never visit.”

Hours

Monday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Sunday

Highlights

“Family-owned arts café with signature handmade crockery & an upstairs terrace for cultural events.”

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Paid street parking
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Vegan options
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
Dining options· 5
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Parking· 1
  • Parking
Offerings· 3
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
Highlights· 2
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Popular for· 2
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Crowd· 3
  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Accessibility· 1
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Location

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