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About Cambridge Cafe
Cambridge Cafe is a family-run cafe and Asian restaurant at 5 Cambridge Rd in Harrogate. Its menu mixes Chinese and English dishes, with mapo tofu and Peking pork among the Chinese options. The kitchen cooks to health requirements on request, so a dish from either side of the menu can be made less salty or less oily for diners who ask. Lunch is served, and the dining room is simple, with a homely feel.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mapo tofu, peking pork, generous portions and less salty less oily cooking.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mapo tofu, peking pork, generous portions and less salty less oily cooking.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the Chinese food, which they repeatedly call delicious, with the mapo tofu and the peking pork named as standouts. Close behind is the welcome. The host and staff are described as friendly, lovely and helpful, and one reviewer says the kitchen will cook less salty and less oily on request. One mentions generous portions, and another cautions about being too full. The menu is described as a mix of Chinese and English dishes. Diners call it a local, authentic, family run place, simple and clean with a homely feel, and recommend it for lunch, carry out or eating in. One finds it a bit quiet but still very nice. The one critical review, from a visitor staying in Harrogate for over a week, says the restaurant was never open during its posted hours and suggests calling ahead and having an alternative in mind. That reviewer describes the door propped open with a chair while the sign read closed.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the Chinese food, which they repeatedly call delicious, with the mapo tofu and the peking pork named as standouts. Close behind is the welcome. The host and staff are described as friendly, lovely and helpful, and one reviewer says the kitchen will cook less salty and less oily on request. One mentions generous portions, and another cautions about being too full. The menu is described as a mix of Chinese and English dishes. Diners call it a local, authentic, family run place, simple and clean with a homely feel, and recommend it for lunch, carry out or eating in. One finds it a bit quiet but still very nice. The one critical review, from a visitor staying in Harrogate for over a week, says the restaurant was never open during its posted hours and suggests calling ahead and having an alternative in mind. That reviewer describes the door propped open with a chair while the sign read closed.
Featured reviews
- slavek krupach
“Nice place but ne aware of being too full🤣”
- big J
“bit quiet but aside from that very very nice”
- Mei Ling Chan
“Very friendly and welcoming host. Clean, simple dining but with homely ambience - feels like "home away from home". They are willing to cook according to your health requirements ie less salty and less oily. Highly recommended.”
- James Shields
“My friends and I had a perfect experience: delicious food, friendly staff, and generous portions. I would certainly recommend coming here without hesitation, and I hope to return myself quite soon!”
- Gilly Storm
“We love this place - really good selection on the menu, a mix of Chinese and English dishes. We’ve tried a few different meals (all Chinese) here and everything has been delicious. Staff are lovely, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend for lunch if you enjoy good Chinese food.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 2
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Cafes near Cambridge Cafe
- Central Cafe4.52500.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingReservations
crepes, eggs benedict, coffee
- Brio Cafe4.81430.1 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
flat white, oat milk latte, tuscan panini
- Palm Court Cafe4.52320.1 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsReservations
afternoon tea, gluten-free options, rarebit on seeded bread
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge CafeVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 4.7279 | — | £10–20 | mapo tofu, peking pork, generous portions |
| Central CafeOutdoor seating · Reservations | 4.5250 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | crepes, eggs benedict, coffee |
| Brio CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.8143 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | flat white, oat milk latte, tuscan panini |
| Palm Court CafeVegetarian options · Reservations | 4.5232 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | afternoon tea, gluten-free options, rarebit on seeded bread |
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