Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 42 reviews

What Derek Schmidt doesn't like about 2nd View Cafe:
I arrived at this restaurant around 12:10, which seemed early for lunch. To my disappointment, there were very limited options available - only one sandwich and two tuna melt panini rolls. I decided on a panini, which was toasted and filled with tuna, cheese, and a light onion filling. The tomato and basil soup that accompanied it was served with two lightly toasted slices of sourdough bread. The food was tasty. The... View all feedback. What ElegantJo likes about 2nd View Cafe:
I recently stopped for a coffee break at a bookshop cafe to refuel. The service was excellent and the selection of cakes was varied and intriguing. The portion sizes of the cakes were reasonable, unlike the oversized ones found in many other cafes. I opted for a lemon and poppy seed muffin, while my daughter enjoyed a slice of carrot cake. We also ordered coffee and green tea, which was served in a filter pot and was... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.0 ★ from 12 reviews
theswissbrit
18.07.2024 - 15:40

On a Saturday lunch time every place in Cambridge has queues out the door Costa coffee! This unassuming cafe on the 2nd floor of waterstones books was able to s...

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cambridge4
18.07.2024 - 15:40

First time I've been here since the revamp. Nice decor, but not impressed by metal trays and plates. Very tasty guiness and chocolate cake. Gluten free glitches...

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Bill
18.07.2024 - 15:40

The cafe was shut for a few weeks for them to renovate. They seem to have done a fair bit to the loos, although they are still small, but the rest hasn't change...

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Bill
18.07.2024 - 15:40

Until recently, I just used to nip up to use their toilets, but have started having the odd tea or coffee. Reasonable value, comfortable, not usually very crowd...

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otolith
18.07.2024 - 15:40

The 2nd View is Waterstone's café and it is really a joy to be able to sit here with your book and a well-made cup of java. The ideal place for a spot of escapi...

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Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 22 reviews
Derek
14.03.2024 - 14:24

I arrived at this restaurant around 12:10, which seemed early for lunch. To my disappointment, there were very limited options available - only one sandwich and...

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ElegantJo
14.03.2024 - 14:24

I recently stopped for a coffee break at a bookshop cafe to refuel. The service was excellent and the selection of cakes was varied and intriguing. The portion...

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TeslinC
14.03.2024 - 14:24

I have been a regular customer at this cafe for many years, ever since it was renovated. I was very happy when it reopened after the three Covid-related lockdow...

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Chlo
14.03.2024 - 14:24

I have been coming to the 3rd floor cafe every week for the past few months as its a nice place to relax. I was meeting a friend there, so wanted to be polite a...

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JIHR
14.03.2024 - 14:24

We love the book shop so stopped for a drink. Lots of harsh stares from people because we had children who were being children (they weren’t overly noisy or bad...

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Gastroranking-uk
3.5 ★ from 20 reviews

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