Your riverside café stop
Freshly made every day
OPENING TIMES
OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY
9:00 – 17:00, SUNDAYS 9:30 – 16:00
INCLUDING OUR OUTSIDE SEATING
OPEN BANK HOLIDAYS
The Café at Suffolk Food Hall is the kind of spot that quietly becomes a favourite. The menu covers all the essentials and more – from expertly made coffees, teas and cold drinks to freshly prepared light bites, toasties and homemade sweet treats. Inside, a relaxed gallery and mezzanine provides plenty of space to sit, while the outdoor terrace has ample seating beneath a retractable canopy, with uninterrupted views across the River Orwell. With the play equipment and bouncy pillow nearby, The Café is a natural gathering point for families. Dogs are also welcome outside.
Please be aware that from Monday 7th – Sunday 13th September our upstairs seating area is being refurbished so we will have limited seating available. Thank you for your understanding.
Café menu
Simple, fresh and made with care, The Café menu covers all the bases without overcomplicating things. Toasties, sandwiches, sausage rolls and muffins make for a satisfying bite at any time of the day and our kids’ meal deal ensures our younger guests are well taken care of too. On the drinks front, barista coffees, matcha, hot chocolates and cooling summer drinks give you plenty of reasons to pull up a chair.
The Hut
From the beginning of April through to November, The Hut makes its cheerful return to our front paddock. A wooden kiosk, with views across the estuary, it’s become something of a Suffolk Food Hall institution and the queue on a hot day tells you everything you need to know. Locally made Italian-style soft ice-cream and luxury gelato from right here in Suffolk are the stars of the show, with a tempting rotation of flavours including Bakewell tart, rum and raisin, mint choc chip and Jaffa Cake, alongside a selection of dairy-free options.
I thought I would give them another chance today when it’s not as busy but the same happened today. Carrying a full tray upstairs is not my job.
Don’t come if you want a peaceful coffee because there are usually children being ignored by their responsible adults resulting in screaming kids.
Seating outside lovely on warmer days.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes it does. Our outdoor terrace has over 50 seats beneath a retractable canopy, with beautiful views across the river. Perfect whatever the weather.
A: Yes, takeaway is available across our full menu of drinks, light bites and sweet treats.
A: We have a small amount of seating available on the ground floor, with the majority of our indoor seating located upstairs on our gallery and mezzanine level. Please note, there is no lift, but our team will do their best to accommodate you.
A: Yes we have a kids’ meal deal available, so little ones are well catered for.
A: Yes, dogs are very welcome in our outdoor areas. We just ask that they remain on a lead and are always kept under control.
A: We’re happy to accommodate dietary requirements and allergies wherever possible. Please let us know in advance or speak to a member of our team on arrival and we’ll do everything we can to make sure your visit is enjoyable. Please note that as our kitchen uses shared equipment, we are unable to guarantee that any products are completely free from allergens.
A: Yes, our toasties and sandwiches are available on gluten free bread, and a selection of our cakes are gluten free too. Please speak to a member of our team and they’ll be happy to talk you through the options available on the day.
A: Unfortunately The Café operates on a walk-in basis only, so we’re unable to take advance bookings. We’d recommend arriving earlier during busier periods to make sure you get a table – though our outdoor terrace means we have plenty of space to accommodate most visits.
For a full list of our FAQs, please click here.