Fitzbillies

Reviews

• Barbara B.

  star star star star star 14 July 2026

  (4.5)Busy on A Friday at lunch, but not overly so. Service is prompt but polite. I'm not overly adventurous when it comes to breakfast food, so I got the pancakes with bacon and Chelsea syrup. Perfect serving size for a person, fluffy 5-6" round cakes. They had that nice cakey consistency, not dense, with a slight tang at the end. Only one cake seemed to be Slightly overly cooked on its bottom, which can be off putting, but the other two were perfect. Bacon was perfect, 3 large pieces, well cooked but not blackened with all the fat burned away. Chelsea syrup was a nice alternative to traditional maple syrup and nod to the restaurant's most famous food. Mimosa was a mimosa, hard to mess up those!
  
  Definitely worth stopping in for lunch or breakfast, a Cambridge institution.

• Jim B.

  star star star star star_border 11 July 2026

  Despite the rather odd name this is a great place to stop for breakfast, lunch, pastries or tea. We stopped in for lunch and everything tasted great. Service was good.

• Liz B.

  star star star star star 6 July 2026

  Went for full afternoon tea - it was a lovely experience and the food was delicious .-  We were so full we brought some of the pastries home.  It's a cute place and the waitstaff was nice and efficient.  Would definitely go again!

• Patty B.

  star star star star star_border 5 July 2026

  Came for the Chelsea buns and wasn't disappointed. Think cinnamon bun with lots of raisins/honey. There are two locations in Cambridge and both are great. Tons of seating, quick lines, and coffee/tea to quench your thirst.

• Christel L.

  star star star star star_border 29 June 2026

  Though there are two locations that I know of in Cambridge, this one was most convenient for me to visit on a weekday morning, particularly as it's within short walking distance to the Fitzwilliam. You can't miss the corner shop signage and Cambridge Blue motif.
  
  It wasn't busy when I came in (post-morning rush) so it was easy for me to grab a table in the back for my books and laptop. As they're famous for their Chelsea Buns, I did try one along with a mocha and a croissant sandwich I eyed in the display case upon walking in. In all honesty I much enjoyed the savoury sandwich more than the sweet, glazed bun (though it was much lighter in density and sweetness than expected), but I can see why they're a go-to for some.
  
  The atmosphere in the back was quiet and tidy with enough natural light coming in through the windows. If I found myself in the area more often I would visit again to get more work done. 3.75 stars