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Botany Foodie

RestaurantsCambridge

4.9 out of 5 stars4.9(578 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 783 388 35 40
172 Mill Rd, Cambridge CB1 3LP, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Botany Foodie

Botany Foodie is a Turkish restaurant at 172 Mill Rd in Cambridge, with a menu that leans on breakfast. The Turkish breakfast platter brings olives, hummus, suçuk, couscous, bread, salad, cheese slices and a fried omelette, and menemen is served at breakfast as well. Lahmacun meat pies come from the same kitchen, and the bread is freshly baked. Every drink arrives with free snacks such as pistachios, so a coffee or tea order comes with something to nibble on. Breakfast also extends to an English fried breakfast and an avocado breakfast for diners who want something other than the Turkish spread. All of the food is halal.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Family-friendly
  • Dietary
    Organic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.9/5
578 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention turkish breakfast platter, menemen, turkish coffee and lahmacun meat pies.

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548
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13
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7
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8

Customer Review Summary

The Turkish breakfast is what most reviewers come for, a platter with olives, hummus, cheeses, salad, bread and a fried omelette that diners call delicious, authentic and appealing in its presentation. Menemen is the standout within it, named as the highlight of the meal by more than one reviewer. Close behind are the Turkish coffee and traditional Turkish tea, praised for their presentation and flavour, along with freshly baked bread. Others mention the lahmacun meat pies, an advanced avocado breakfast, an English fried breakfast and Turkish delights. Portions are described as huge and plentiful, several reviewers call the prices great value, and the service is repeatedly called friendly and welcoming. One reviewer praises the quality of the meat and chicken and notes the food is Halal, and another found the coffee nice even though it came in a glass. Small touches recur, such as free snacks arriving with a drink and pistachios offered to children while a family waited.

Featured reviews

  • Andrew Flatts
    “Had a lovely dining experience today, kind, welcoming & generous service, absolutely delicious freshly cooked breakfast, and really nice coffee even though it was served in glass! 😊 Don't hesitate to give it a try & make sure you try the Turkish delights! 😋”
  • Jamie W
    “The staff is welcoming and friendly! Loved the Turkish breakfast and other options. I strongly recommend, they have tables outside and inside. Good prices too.”
  • Sylvie Giovanna
    “We had a lovely breakfast at Botany Foodie in Cambridge. The food was fresh, authentic, and full of flavour. The Turkish breakfast platter offered a great variety, and the menemen was especially delicious. The traditional Turkish tea was the perfect finishing touch. Friendly service, generous portions, and a relaxed atmosphere made it a great experience. Highly recommended if you’re looking for an authentic Turkish breakfast in Cambridge! ☕🍳🇹🇷”
  • Abid Athankutty
    “Very different turkish restaurant to what I am typically used to. Being an Indian my expectations are to have some donner or shish kebab with some salads on side. But botany foodie was uniquely different. It’s uniquely good with quality food at affordable prices with a good balance of meat veggie salads and presentation and ofcourse combines with great flavours too. The salad dressing were pleasant and meat/chicken quality was great too. Great friendly service too. Spoke the owner Omar and asked why it is different. He said he believes servings not just Halal but also Tayyib (pure, wholesome) food. That’s sums it all up. Thanks. Great addition to Cambridge’s choice of restaurants.”
  • John F
    “Great spot in Cambridge for having breakfast/brunch, I would highly recommend the Turkish breakfast. The service was really friendly.”

Hours

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Highlights

“Traditional Turkish Food, Delight & Nuts & Coffee shop.”

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed outside
  • No-contact delivery
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  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
Offerings· 8
  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Parking· 3
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
Service options· 2
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
Dining options· 8
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Highlights· 3
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Crowd· 5
  • College students
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Family-friendly· 1
  • Good for kids

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