Where to eat
Where to eat in Cambridge
The food guide to Cambridge — what to order, where the locals go, and the meals worth travelling for.
Photos for Cambridge are still on their way. Every listing below is real.
What to eat in Cambridge
The college-town mix: historic pubs (The Eagle's RAF ceiling), the market's street food, and a strong indie restaurant scene on Mill Road and in the centre. Afternoon tea at the colleges' tea rooms is the ritual.
Where the locals eat
Market Square for the street-food lunch; Mill Road for the indie strip; the Backs-side pubs for the riverside pint.
The iconic orders
Iconic: a pint under The Eagle's ceiling; the market's food stalls; punting with a picnic hamper.
Common questions
What is Cambridge famous for food-wise?
See the dishes above — they're the reason food people come here.
Where do locals actually eat in Cambridge?
The areas above: markets and neighbourhood strips beat the tourist squares on price and quality.
Do I need to book restaurants ahead in Cambridge?
For the famous names, yes — especially weekends. Market stalls and lunch counters never need booking.
More to explore in Cambridge
If you book through these links, Dayfari may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.