Latest reviews for Cafes & Coffee Shops in Norwich, United Kingdom

cafe du commerce - A real cafe in Norwich! by 31dukesofyork

31dukesofyork — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:17:55 +0000

Review by 31dukesofyork

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 01603 665880

Website: www.cduc.co.uk

Tags: quiet & relaxed, amazing brew, top food

free wireless, loyalty cards and really sexy hot chocolates- i am coming back. they had a review in the EDP on saturday a few weeks ago and without a doubt do the best chips in norwich

free wireless, loyalty cards and really sexy hot chocolates- i am coming back. they had a review in the EDP on saturday a few weeks ago and without a doubt do the best chips in norwich

Logans - by cpc1870

cpc1870 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:44:19 +0000

Review by cpc1870

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 01603 764341

Been there a couple of times, i found the staff to be grumpy and unpolite to customers.
I wont be returning soon.Been there a couple of times, i found the staff to be grumpy and unpolite to customers.
I wont be returning soon.

Pottergate Pantry - by cpc1870

cpc1870 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:41:55 +0000

Review by cpc1870

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 01603 630807

One of my favorites.
Food is very fresh, with bacon rolls cooked in the kitchen.One of my favorites.
Food is very fresh, with bacon rolls cooked in the kitchen.

Cafe 91 - Uncompromising attention to detail and service? by Lucyloo

Lucyloo — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:28:15 +0000

Review by Lucyloo

Rating: 1.00

Tags: quick bite, average brew

We've walked past Cafe 91 many a time, and today my husband and I thought we'd treat the children to a drink and cake. So in we went. I wanted to walk out at once - the atmosphere,beyond the vintage charm of the entrance is cold and bare, with harsh lighting. The unsmiling waitress unsmilingly took our order. We had two huge coke glasses of milk brought for a 1 and a 4 year old, two allegedly luxurious hot chocolates - the cold layer of froth on top completely ruined the drink for us - and two end-of-day croissants and a fruit scone, whose mother must have been a brick. With the fruit scone came a achet of marmite and another of marmalade; when my husband asked for jam, he was told that was all there was! At one point my son needed the loo - it was dirty! There was hair all over the dingy, stained wash basin, grime around the hinges of the loo seat, a filthy vacuum cleaner in the corner, and "something" that I hope was mud on the floor. We glance into the kitchen. Basil Falty would have ben hppy with it - I wasn't. If I'd seen it before we ordered, we'd have walked out - greasy dirty spills down the cupboard doors, dirty rags on the floor, mess and chaos everywhere - I've worked in the kitchen of various places from unpretentious pubs to seriously upmarket private clubs, and never seen such a unwholesome, dirty kitchen. We were lucky enough to be seated near the owners, and when one looked over and said it looked as if the children had enjoyed themselves I commented that we had not - and told him why. His "uncompromising" response was to stare at me and then wander off - such poor customer service was what confirmed for me that it was more than an of day and something institutional. My response in his place, as manager or owner, would have been an immediate profuse apology, and an offer to waive the bill. I had been taken in by the MJB Hotels Group branding - but not anymore. The phrase "fur coat and no knickers" springs to mind!We've walked past Cafe 91 many a time, and today my husband and I thought we'd treat the children to a drink and cake. So in we went. I wanted to walk out at once - the atmosphere,beyond the vintage charm of the entrance is cold and bare, with harsh lighting. The unsmiling waitress unsmilingly took our order. We had two huge coke glasses of milk brought for a 1 and a 4 year old, two allegedly luxurious hot chocolates - the cold layer of froth on top completely ruined the drink for us - and two end-of-day croissants and a fruit scone, whose mother must have been a brick. With the fruit scone came a achet of marmite and another of marmalade; when my husband asked for jam, he was told that was all there was! At one point my son needed the loo - it was dirty! There was hair all over the dingy, stained wash basin, grime around the hinges of the loo seat, a filthy vacuum cleaner in the corner, and "something" that I hope was mud on the floor. We glance into the kitchen. Basil Falty would have ben hppy with it - I wasn't. If I'd seen it before we ordered, we'd have walked out - greasy dirty spills down the cupboard doors, dirty rags on the floor, mess and chaos everywhere - I've worked in the kitchen of various places from unpretentious pubs to seriously upmarket private clubs, and never seen such a unwholesome, dirty kitchen. We were lucky enough to be seated near the owners, and when one looked over and said it looked as if the children had enjoyed themselves I commented that we had not - and told him why. His "uncompromising" response was to stare at me and then wander off - such poor customer service was what confirmed for me that it was more than an of day and something institutional. My response in his place, as manager or owner, would have been an immediate profuse apology, and an offer to waive the bill. I had been taken in by the MJB Hotels Group branding - but not anymore. The phrase "fur coat and no knickers" springs to mind!

Elm Hill Cafe - Hidden gem near city centre by JeffHickman

JeffHickman — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:52:11 +0000

Review by JeffHickman

Rating: 4.00

Tags: cosy, quick bite, good brew

The delightful Elm Hill Cafe is tucked off its cobbled hill in a small and quiet courtyard. If you're in the city on a Saturday and don't want to sit elbow to elbow in one of the busier chains then get a few minutes off the beaten track for a leisurely lunch. You'll get a friendly welcome from the staff and can settle down at a table either inside (nice and cosy), outside in the courtyard (opposite a good antiques shop) or in the small but pretty garden.
Go for their delicious sandwiches - there's a long list of fillings and you can choose as many as you like to make your ideal sandwich (I raised a few eyebrows with my choice of peanut butter, banana and coleslaw...). The smoothies are delicious, and the tea and coffee are decent too. Veggie chilli got the thumbs up as well.
Don't expect service to be super quick, but to their credit you will be told if they are busy. A sandwich and drink will set you back about a fiver. Worth every penny.The delightful Elm Hill Cafe is tucked off its cobbled hill in a small and quiet courtyard. If you're in the city on a Saturday and don't want to sit elbow to elbow in one of the busier chains then get a few minutes off the beaten track for a leisurely lunch. You'll get a friendly welcome from the staff and can settle down at a table either inside (nice and cosy), outside in the courtyard (opposite a good antiques shop) or in the small but pretty garden.
Go for their delicious sandwiches - there's a long list of fillings and you can choose as many as you like to make your ideal sandwich (I raised a few eyebrows with my choice of peanut butter, banana and coleslaw...). The smoothies are delicious, and the tea and coffee are decent too. Veggie chilli got the thumbs up as well.
Don't expect service to be super quick, but to their credit you will be told if they are busy. A sandwich and drink will set you back about a fiver. Worth every penny.

No. 33 Cafe Bar - Number 1 in my book! by henders

henders — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:50:29 +0000

Review by henders

Rating: 5.00This is a charming little modern cafe with fantastic quality food.

Bit out of the way, but worth the effort.
Only 7 or 8 tables so you may need to time it well.

Fabulous range of 'breakfasts.' My absolute favourite there is smoked salmon & scrambled eggs - an amazing amount of quality salmon. Nice range of breads.
Great for tea drinkers - a wide variety.
Even if you just fancy marmite & toast, go there!
Well presented food, cooked in the corner, so you can kind of see.This is a charming little modern cafe with fantastic quality food.

Bit out of the way, but worth the effort.
Only 7 or 8 tables so you may need to time it well.

Fabulous range of 'breakfasts.' My absolute favourite there is smoked salmon & scrambled eggs - an amazing amount of quality salmon. Nice range of breads.
Great for tea drinkers - a wide variety.
Even if you just fancy marmite & toast, go there!
Well presented food, cooked in the corner, so you can kind of see.

Gallery Cafe - Biscuits and pictures by dopeincredible

dopeincredible — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:16:20 +0000

Review by dopeincredible

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 01603 593199

Tags: cultured, quick bite, quiet & relaxed

The thrill of playing chicken with the rain passes midway round the UEA broad, as we are belly-punched by the sort of hunger found only in the great outdoors, at least twenty minutes from the nearest cake. Torn between the Sainsbury Centre or a gobfull of bulrushes, we take the path more trodden.

With only three sandwiches to choose between, I grab one round of Norfolk Dapple and chutney, and, despite myself, one of prawns with lemon and dill mayonnaise.

â¬SWhy the reticence?â¬, you may ask. The answer is simple: after estate agents and people with exceptionally small eyes, there is nothing I distrust more than prawn sandwiches.

Unlike Mrs Wifeyâ¬"s fear of aviaries (ie the birds will tunnel out and batter her) or her fear of convertibles (ie they all flip upside down), this prejudice is quite rational. Statistically speaking, Iâ¬"ve just had too many dodgy experiences (ie with estate agents, prawn sandwiches, and people with exceptionally small eyes).

In the event, however, the prawns are fresh and meaty, while the tartness of the lemon prevents the mayonnaise from getting richly out of hand. Likewise, the sweetness of the chutney checks the umami of the local cheese, again making a perfectly balanced sandwich.

Of course, man cannot live on bread alone. Before Iâ¬"m ready to face the elements once more itâ¬"s going to take (a) sugar (a whole bunch of) and (b) caffeine (a clinically dangerous dose).

I slug back an Americano. Mildly bitter, like the memory of a history detention circa 1987, it doesnâ¬"t just pep me up, it hits like a battering ram made of Jackie Chans. My pulse races as my veins swell with electricity and I become slightly panicky about something indefinable.

Mrs Wifeyâ¬"s hot chocolate, meanwhile, is a work of art: hot creamy milk in a cup thickly lined with a dark cocoa-rich fondue, topped off with a cappuccino-like froth and chocolate powder. Other cafÃ© proprietors could learn much from this.

Bolstering the beverages we choose two coaster-sized squares of shortcake (not too sweet, not too dry, not too greasy) and wad of date flapjack again, a possible contender for best in class).

As the coffee and cake hit the digestive system during the subsequent march around the cloth and culture exhibition, I realise that while I may not know much about art, I certainly do know what makes me nervous around textiles.The thrill of playing chicken with the rain passes midway round the UEA broad, as we are belly-punched by the sort of hunger found only in the great outdoors, at least twenty minutes from the nearest cake. Torn between the Sainsbury Centre or a gobfull of bulrushes, we take the path more trodden.

With only three sandwiches to choose between, I grab one round of Norfolk Dapple and chutney, and, despite myself, one of prawns with lemon and dill mayonnaise.

â¬SWhy the reticence?â¬, you may ask. The answer is simple: after estate agents and people with exceptionally small eyes, there is nothing I distrust more than prawn sandwiches.

Unlike Mrs Wifeyâ¬"s fear of aviaries (ie the birds will tunnel out and batter her) or her fear of convertibles (ie they all flip upside down), this prejudice is quite rational. Statistically speaking, Iâ¬"ve just had too many dodgy experiences (ie with estate agents, prawn sandwiches, and people with exceptionally small eyes).

In the event, however, the prawns are fresh and meaty, while the tartness of the lemon prevents the mayonnaise from getting richly out of hand. Likewise, the sweetness of the chutney checks the umami of the local cheese, again making a perfectly balanced sandwich.

Of course, man cannot live on bread alone. Before Iâ¬"m ready to face the elements once more itâ¬"s going to take (a) sugar (a whole bunch of) and (b) caffeine (a clinically dangerous dose).

I slug back an Americano. Mildly bitter, like the memory of a history detention circa 1987, it doesnâ¬"t just pep me up, it hits like a battering ram made of Jackie Chans. My pulse races as my veins swell with electricity and I become slightly panicky about something indefinable.

Mrs Wifeyâ¬"s hot chocolate, meanwhile, is a work of art: hot creamy milk in a cup thickly lined with a dark cocoa-rich fondue, topped off with a cappuccino-like froth and chocolate powder. Other cafÃ© proprietors could learn much from this.

Bolstering the beverages we choose two coaster-sized squares of shortcake (not too sweet, not too dry, not too greasy) and wad of date flapjack (again, a possible contender for best in class).

As the coffee and cake hit the digestive system during the subsequent march around the cloth and culture exhibition, I realise that while I may not know much about art, I certainly do know what makes me nervous around textiles.

Starbucks Coffee - Perfect cuppa! by fruitylala

fruitylala — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:09:28 +0000

Review by fruitylala

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 01603 615411

Website: http://www.starbucks.co.uk

Tags: cosy, cultured, lively

This is without a doubt my favourite place for drinking coffee in Norwich. It is a typical Starbucks with the usual array of yummy coffees and tasty cakes, but it is a bit bigger than most stores and the upstairs is great as you can sit at the windows and watch all the shoppers go by. It is quite peaceful compared to all the hustle and bustle of the outside, so is perfect for a wet and horrid day. I particularly like to come here when it is cold and dark outside as it's nice and cosy.
Location wise it's in the centre of Norwich, so perfect for a break between all that shopping. I recomend the caramel macchiato and a nice waffle!This is without a doubt my favourite place for drinking coffee in Norwich. It is a typical Starbucks with the usual array of yummy coffees and tasty cakes, but it is a bit bigger than most stores and the upstairs is great as you can sit at the windows and watch all the shoppers go by. It is quite peaceful compared to all the hustle and bustle of the outside, so is perfect for a wet and horrid day. I particularly like to come here when it is cold and dark outside as it's nice and cosy.
Location wise it's in the centre of Norwich, so perfect for a break between all that shopping. I recomend the caramel macchiato and a nice waffle!