SAVOUR & SIP
EGGS GALORE
Cafe Foy
Overlooking the Cam, Cafe Foy takes its name from neighbouring Magdelene College’s motto, garde ta foy, or keep the faith. Trust us, you can’t go wrong with its brunch menu. The Turkish eggs with toasted sourdough are a favourite, as is its take on the classic Welsh rarebit – a sumptuous assembly of creamy cheese, IPA and Worcestershire sauce. Other highlights include a breakfast bagel and shakshuka served in a piquant harissa sauce. Be warned, the cafe is small and doesn’t take brunch bookings at the weekend, but will be worth the wait!
FRENCH FANCY
CHEZ AMÉLIE Found on Purbeck Road, Chez Amélie’s brunch menu includes the signature flammekueche – a skinny pizza from eastern France that has a light dough with no yeast, spread with crème fraiche, various toppings and cooked quickly until crisp. Turkish eggs and shakshuka are other staples, along with daily specials from the counter inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipes. Diners are spoilt for choice with desserts and patisserie reflecting chef Regis Crepy’s 40 years as a fine dining chef. Leave room for the strawberry fraisier cake – a French classic made with layers of beautifully light and airy genoise sponge dipped in kirsch with fresh strawberries and topped with crème diplomate.
DATE FOR THE DIARY
GARDEN HOUSE AT THE GRADUATE
Want to brunch in a beautiful riverside setting? Indulge in the return of Garden House Brunch, a one-off event with a tantalising three-course menu. Delight in buttermilk fried chicken and French toast or relish an English muffin with smoked salmon, poached egg and hollandaise, alongside Garden House granola, berries and yoghurt. Savour free-flowing prosecco, bottled beer, mimosas or Garden House seasonal brunch cocktails and mocktails. Served on 18 May from 12.30 to 2pm or 3 to 4.30pm, tickets are priced at £55 per person.
FRYING START
STIR
With cafes in Chesterton and Histon, Stir is a neighbourhood treasure with options to cater to healthy eaters or those fancying something indulgent. Seasonal dishes are always being added, alongside classics like halloumi shrooms and the ever-popular big brunch board. Whatever you choose, its incredible products are made fresh every day at Stir Bakery in the north of Cambridge.
GO BOTTOMLESS
Scott’s All Day
A standard Saturday is transformed into a celebration at this Mill Road favourite, which has become known for decadent bottomless brunches (£39.50 per head). Unsurprisingly, the combination of unlimited prosecco (or Birra Moretti), feel-good music, great service and a mouth-watering menu is very popular. Fill your boots with American-style pancakes drenched in maple syrup, ‘The Stonker’ full English made with Mill Road Butchers’ sausage and the iconic brunch pizza!
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