ARC Cafe in Cambridge: photos, reviews

About

ARC Cafe in Cambridge offers a laid-back environment perfect for catching up with friends over a budget-friendly meal. Known for its polite and efficient staff, this casual spot serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with a strong emphasis on desserts and expertly brewed coffee. The cafe provides quick and stable internet, making it an ideal spot for study sessions or a working brunch. Whether you're choosing to dine in or enjoy the quaint outdoor seating, expect clean restrooms and decently comfortable seating. ARC Cafe strikes the perfect balance for students looking for a cheap yet satisfying meal, with quick bite options and all beverages served in disposable cups. The outstanding service rounds off a pleasantly satisfying experience, all within a budget of 1 to 10 GBP per person.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch

Services

Takeaway, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Offering

Serving desserts, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Casual

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

West Road

Bus stop 274 m walk

University Library

Bus stop 68 m walk

Pinehurst

Bus stop 315 m walk

Cambridge Bus

Bus stop 227 m walk

3.7

based on 26 reviews

Google

3.7/5 26 reviews

Francisca Valenzuela Villaseca

Food: 2
Atmosphere: 5

Cheap (if you're student) tho regular coffee. The service is nice, but I asked why the iced latte with oat milk was sweet (I had had it once before) and the person kind of mocked me and didn't even check?

A. V.

Food: 3
Atmosphere: 4

The café is of a particular sort that often attaches to university buildings, so can be a bit polarising, but I personally find it a good option to spend some time at in between appointments. It's definitely not the sort of place you go anticipating amazing food or drink, or for the staff to pick up and clean tables after you (although they do offer perfectly passable teas, coffees and toasties, and the staff is always polite and efficient, including during rush hours), but instead one where you can expect to be left alone for hours to work on your laptop, with plentiful floor plugs, decently comfortable chairs and tables (including a couple of armchairs, high-chairs and high-tables), clean, accessible restrooms close by (albeit not in the café itself) and potentially a quick, stable internet connection (available to those who have Eduroam).

Alison Hunter

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great place to pop into for lovely, quick, bite to eat. Friendly staff.