About with Friends Community Cafe in North Norfolk

WOW …What a find … great food choices . But just needed a coffee and coffee cake before going to the beach. Lovely friendly staff …Fantastic to know they have staff with learning difficulties who were so polite friendly and even gave my dog a treat . It will be my regular from now on . Many thanks

Been here many times, a warm welcome awaits. Always served great food by smiling happy staff. I believe what you do here is amazing. Your positive attitudes are held in esteem by me. Well done all of you, your fabulous......xxx Thankyou .

We go in to About with friends every week last week we had a Great cheese scone thanks everyone Hot cheese scone Great service and good service from all

Brilliant cafe, very spacious if you have mobility issues. The staff are trainees with learning disabilities and the menu is sandwiches, jackets, cakes etc. You won't get better service anywhere in Cromer.

What a lovely charity cafe offering opportunities to those with learning disabilities. And dog friendly too! We were welcomed as soon as we entered. Our dogs were then offered a biscuit which they loved. We ordered jacket potatoes and paninis plus coffee. We didn’t manage cake but they offered a good selection including home made options. The food was lovely as was the service. It was clear while we were there that they have a lot of very happy regular customers and I’m not surprised.

Revisited this lovely cafe with my husband. Hubby had a latte and a homemade bakewell tart which he loved. I had a red berry & flower tea. Staff friendly & helpful.

We were very impressed with the lovely service and selection of snacks. They even had a few gluten-free choices. We tried the sausage roll, gluten-free cheese scone and tea with milk. Everyone will feel welcome here.

Never been in before, and I don’t know why🤷🏼‍♀️, but I will definitely be back again! Just came with my little girl today and she was a little grumpy from being dragged away from the iPad 🙄, but after being greeted by the friendly staff and tasting her favourite cake - lemon drizzle, she was smiling! I had the best pot of tea ever and the most delicious gluten free fruit scone, so moist😋. Need to try the gluten free sausage rolls next time. Will recommend this cafe to others ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A community cafe that really focuses on enabling people with learning disabilities. A very friendly and well managed cafe

I first discovered this cafe in 2018. The service remains as friendly as ever. I paid £3.10 for a pot of tea and a piece of flajack on Oct 27, 2022. I liked the system of ordering by ticking a laminated menu - it helps to minimise the risk of misunderstandings. Look forward to my next visit.

Nice toastie at a very reasonable price. Staff friendly and doing their job well. Keep it up. Loved the ordering by ticking a laminated menu, avoids errors.

Our second visit. Greeted at the door with a friendly welcome and our order was taken. The drinks and tea cakes were delivered quickly - the tea cakes were delicious - not your big standard tea cake. All the staff were included, busy and encouraged whether that be sorting cutlery, serving customers or making the homemade cakes. Reasonable prices and excellent and friendly service!

I went on Friday with my family for lunch. We got very good service from the staff we had one guy called Kim service us he was happy and funny we had a good laughs with him . It was nice to feel happy when having lunch

My new favourite place to stop for lunch or a coffee. Delicious panini and latte today. Friendly staff, lovely environment and brilliant service! Well done guys, see you next time :)

We were welcomed into the cafe and it was explained about the cafe and the ordering process. There was a lovely range of food and he went for jacket potatoes and paninis which were all delicious. The tea came in a large teapot with plenty of milk and china cups and saucers. We also had to sample the homemade scones which were served warm and we even had a choice of jam. The staff and management are extremely friendly, efficient and keen and there is a lovely atmosphere in the cafe. We will definitely be returning. Great value.

Very friendly staff, tea in a pot with extra hot water & absolutely delicious home made cakes. So glad we stopped here for tea.

The staff are always so welcoming and the place is spotless. Tea and cake are great. Totally recommend

Friendly, good food and great location. Calling in for a late lunch today, customer service gets 10/10 as everything was clearly explained to us on arrival. Good selection of home-made cakes & pastries. We sampled the panini's and jacket potatoes - all made to order,...

We have made AWF a regular stopping off point when we visit Cromer. The food is freshly prepared, and the cakes and scones are homemade.

Lovely community run cafe. Good choice of beverages and snacks available. Served by a flattering young waiter called Kim with a lovely smile. Recommend a visit.

I needed a coffee and had really tasty latte here - they had a wide choices of drinks. There was sandwiches, jacket potatoes, scones, cakes etc at reasonable prices, especially for a seaside town! The staff were welcoming, professional and helpful. Another great thing was...

Hidden gem! Excellent home made cake, you can taste the love. Friendly atmosphere, great service and value. All round winner.

This was my first visit to this café and I was exceptionally pleased with the service. I liked the way of placing my order, filling in a sheet of paper with the quantity of each item that is required. Doing it this way enables the...

I arrange for a group of up to 10 friends to meet here on a regular monthly basis. Nothing is too much trouble and all the staff are very friendly and helpful. I think I can speak on behalf of our group and give high...

Cant praise this establishment enough. Brilliant food and very clean and superb service by encouraging staff with difficulties to mix and work in society.

A really nice clean welcoming Cafe just slightly off the beatean track in Cromer. We only had tea/coffee and toasted tea cakes but this was a little gem of a place to have them. The menu looks really nice, and the food we saw served...

I live in the area & visit Cromer almost daily. Often I am looking for somewhere for tea/coffee as a break. Today a friend pointed this cafe out to me. I hadn’t been here before so said let’s try it. Located behind the big church...

the volunteer staff were amazing with their differing needs. Curteious friendly and well mannered plus fantastic coffee and bacon butties. Cakes good too..

Visited here twice on holiday staff and food are always outstanding. You should be so proud of yourselves.

Lovely little restaurant....straight forward food at reasonable prices. Recommended. We had an English breakfast. Service was prompt.

Popped in for lunch and enjoyed fresh food including fresh crab sandwiches. The lunch menu was healthy and included a range of options. The service was excellent. The cakes looked delicious and perhaps the next visit will be to sample them.

We were served by John and Lucy who were very helpful and friendly.There is veggie option on the menu and gluten free breads and baked goods.

We keep coming back for more, and have been doing so for several years now when we holiday in Cromer, and today 25/06/19 we had another great lunch. It is wonderful to support people with learning disabilities through supportive delevopment opportunites, growing and building confidence and the 'can do' attitude of those serving is a real pleasure to see. We love this cafe for it's great food (cakes are out of this world amazing!), service and relaxed ambience. It's very uplifting to read the positive and motivational quotes decorated throughout the cafe - brings a sense of self and grounding in a very busy world.

Here in March 2019 & dropped on for glorious weather & were drawn by the opportunity given to people with a learning disabilitiy (as we have a son with a disability)Sat outside as we had our dog with us & the staff were very engaging & proficient.The pooch was fussed over & ‘forced’ to have some dog biscuits which she thought was great.We had coffee & scones all of which was of an excellent quality.We perused the menu as we sat & were impressed with the choices available & the prices.We are back in mid May & will no doubt sample your goods again.Goes without saying we would fully recommend calling in to everyone when they are in Cromer.May you continue your successful journey!!

The best cakes in Cromer. The Victoria sponge was amazing. Great service and friendly welcome. Can't wait to visit again.

We popped in for a quick pick-me-up after visiting the shops and just wanted a cup of tea. Looking at the menu we got ambitious - I decided to try the Americano and we thought we'd try out the cakes. Wow. My chocolate cake is a strong contender for the best I've ever had and my partner's Victoria sponge was likewise amazing. The service was great and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. The only problem was that we were the only customers. I hope that is unusual - they deserve a big fan base.

Good value refreshments in a relaxing atmosphere. Central location and supporting a good cause. Very popular even out of season.

Popped in for some sandwiches for the train, friendly service as usual. Intrigued by the savoury cream tea concept, will have to try that at some point.

You are welcomed from the time you walk in by lovely staff who always aim to please. The food is great quality and a good price too.

It was warm inside and the service polite and friendly and the tables and floor spotlessly clean. However, the homemade leek and potato soup tasted only of potatoes plus the brown bread roll didn't smell fresh. Overall rather disappointing.

Friendly cafe run by a charity. Good light snacks (scrambled egg, crab dishes, jacket potatoes, etc). Good atmosphere. Recommended.

We always head for About with Friends when we are in Cromer and that is what we did this week. The food is always good (this time we both had a bacon and cheese panini which came with slaw and a small salad) The only downside for us is that it isn't pet friendly but the upside is we get to hear the organ from the church across while we are eating our meal.

Stumbled upon this place for lunch. Great menu, brilliant prices, superb food, lovely waitress and excellent environment for a relaxing meal.

This community charity café is staffed by some people with disabilities who are careful monitoring and support. The procedure is you make your order from a printed tick-list.

Hello, i love to visit this Cafe. as some of the staff have special needs. I feel that by supporting this particular cafe, makes me realise that i am doing my bit for the local community. Well done

We went in here for a coffee & were very impressed by the whole setup, so much so we went in the next day again. Excellent & friendly service & really good coffee. Wanted to buy a blue-tit box but they didn't have any left but recommended their shop about 5 minutes away. We bought one there, highly recommended.

Best latte around! Cakes are delish though no apricot flapjack this time. Busy when we arrived but good service and smashing crafts for sale, well priced menu.

The 4 of us stopped here for breakfast on our last day in Cromer and glad we did. The level of service was second to none and the food was delicious. It was reasonably priced and probably worth more. We would certainly recommend your café to others. Keep up the good work.

Looking for a place to eat with the family? Then this might just be the ideal place, nice food, good service (kind and considerate) with prices that don’t break the bank. We had a meal for 4 and only spent £20.

Community cafe is a credit to the staff . wonderfully cooked cakes and the best sausage rolls in cromer. We will definitely be regulars now. Thank you for opening my eyes.

The café is just off the main road in Cromer, behind the church. When they first opened over four years ago they bought their teacakes in from a local baker. They were good. However they now make their own and they are stupendous!!

Visited this cafe several times and always pleased with what we ordered, have to say that We had the best coffee and walnut cake that I have ever tasted when we visited at the end of last year!

Great little cafe with a really friendly vibe. Hadn't planned on going here, but they were open when all the posh cafes in town were shut, and we were so glad we popped in. Great place to grab a reasonably priced tea or coffee and a huge slice of homemade cake, and great to see opportunities being given to people who rarely get them. We need more places like this in our towns.

Had lunch here, great idea that this cafe gives people with disabilities the opourtunity to gain valuble experience, if you are a patient non judgemental person then I definitely recommend you try this place.

Amazing run cafe, nice lady manager.staff and LD staff always happy and nothing to much trouble.Love going here .thank you all .xxx

Stopped and had lovely cappuccino and hot chocolate. Lovely cafe, friendly staff, clean toilets and happy atmosphere

What a great place to have something to eat. All the staff are very friendly and nothing is too much for them. the atmosphere is so friendly and you don't feel you have to rush. The food is excellent and reasonably priced. The staff are so friendly and want you to have a great experience.

Nos encantó este café. La comida era estupenda, tartas, etc., y el servicio era simplemente perfecto. Tener una hija de nuestro propio con problemas de aprendizaje es una maravilla que estos jóvenes la oportunidad de trabajar y explorar sus capacidades. Sólo desearía que había un lugar como este cerca de nuestra casa en la ciudad. Si tienes oportunidad, visite esta hermosa cafetería necesito Cromer.

El desayuno era encantador, desayuno completo, bacon sandwich, té y café a un precio muy razonable, nos sentamos con los perros. El personal amable y atento. Recomendaría una visita

Muy amable y acogedor. En el centro de la ciudad muy accesible. El personal era servicial, todos ellos parecían estar contentos de estar allí. Bizcocho más alto visto!

Fuimos con la intención de tener un café y un pastel y terminamos teniendo una estancia más larga y un buen almuerzo, principalmente debido a las opciones en el menú nos dimos en la tentación! Esta fue nuestra tercera visita - Cromer ofrece una enorme...

Comunidad café super, personal encantador, amable, que trabaja con personas con todo tipo de discapacidades, así que son capaces de trabajar y mostrar lo que podemos hacer, para llevar una vida normal

Lugar increíble - Gestión de caridad. Gran servicio por el personal amable! Recomendar pasteles, etc. todos los miembros! Queso scones especialmente deliciosa! Olvide su Starbucks, etc. este sitio no te decepcionará y sentirás abatidos para arrancar!

Muy amable y un buen lugar para tomar un café y un aperitivo. Fácil de encontrar, justo detrás de la iglesia y cerca de la playa.

The lunch was delightful and very reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and very helpful. It was nice to note several regular locals used the cafe.There was a problem with the specials on that day but there were ample alternatives available.

We always try to go to this small cafe in the middle of Cromer at the back of the church. The food is of the snack type, prepared fresh and perfectly adequate and at reasonable prices. Service times are ok, and the food and drinks are usually served by young people being supported by the charity.

We visited this cafe on our last day in Cromer we had been up for the weekend to visit animal sanctuaries. We were staying b and b so we popped along in the afternoon before going home to Brighton. The weather was so lovely and we had fallen under the spell of Cromer itself. We sat outside my husband and I had a lovely cup of tea and he had a fruity scone which he said was delicious. I wasn't hungry then and so I picked a walnut and date scone to take home (my husband didn't want to be left out so he took another fruity scone to take home too) Well I have never had such a smashing scone and want to say thank you to Rachel who made them, no wonder she has got a diploma for her skills. We will definitely be back again next year to visit this friendly and well run cafe. Thanks

Our favourite lunchtime destination on holiday in North Norfolk. The guys in the cafe work very hard to make you welcome, it's s nice calm place to keep our difficult children under control. Wide tables with spacious seating make taking 3 small kids with colouring and sticker books possible. Thanks!

This is a community cafe that is a registered charity. If you find yourself in Cromer and want a good cup of tea, a home made cake and a smile ....this is the place for you .

the food was good , and with so many to chose from it was good solid english fare. We would like to see a bit faster service and seemed confused.

Really enjoyed the atmosphere at this cafe. They had some great locally baked cakes, we had a date alice and a 'donker', and the drinks were very nice. The staff were brilliant, and we'll definitely be dropping in next time we're in Cromer!!

Went in for breakfast,the staff were so friendly and the food was well cooked and tasted delicious,the prices were very reasonable will go there again

visited with a mate had a coffee and were made to feel welcome and not rushed to make way for others like you do when visiting other establishments. the food looked wholesome will make a return and have a meal next time for sure.

We were desperately looking for a light lunch for the family while on holiday. Places were filling up, but this cafe still had a table. The menu had just what we wanted. The prices were very good as was the food. Would happily recommend

Popped in here for lunch with a friend today. We both enjoyed our toasties. Staff were very welcoming and friendly, our food arrived very quickly too. Prices we felt were very reasonable too.

We happened to come across this place while looking for a 'coffee stop'. It's a place run by people with learning difficulties. There were quite a few people already in there and from conversations we overheard they were 'regulars'. We were given a paper menu and a pencil to mark down what we wanted to order. A young deaf lady brought our coffee and cakes with a smile, anoter young man was happy to tell anybody that would listed that it was his birthday that day. He was a very courteous young man who cleared tables diligently, spoke very politely and held the door open for us and wished us a good day as we left. The prices are very reasonable and the cakes and coffee were good. If in the area it's worth dropping in as the lunch menu looked good too.

We where recommended to visit this place we are so glad we listened !We have just had a lovely cooked to order breakfast Staff most attentive If your local pls do visit u will receive amazing food and service and helping the community Top marks guys Thank you soooooo much As you see nothing left

Breakfast was delicious ! Lovely to see the opportunities being given to young people with learning difficulties and them enjoying it so . The service was friendly and polite . The gentleman serving us remembered us and said hello when he saw us in the town.

enjoyed interaction with the staff who are volunteers and are gaining very good experience in skills

We walked in to be greeted by a gentleman who got us seated at a table by the window and explained how things work around here.Along with the menu they bring you a little form to fill in with your order. This form is promptly picked up by another person who soon returns bearing the drinks etc.Very nice coffee, happy staff - every town should have a place like this.

went for breakfast here one morning having passed it a few times. They have a set menu style breakfast where you tick which menu you want and it is all cooked fresh to order. Lovely people and very cheap, all going to a good cause to help people in the local community.

Had the crab salad special which was delicious and well presented and the service was prompt and done with a smile. Will be going back the next time and every time I'm in Cromer.

I ate here with my family and we were all happy with the food and the service. Our two small children with their nana and grandad enjoyed their food and the service was really friendly.

My family (aged 8 to 79) had lunch here today. As we entered we were warmly welcomed by the staff.The lunch menu was appealing, there were also some traditional hot specials using locally sourced ingredients. The kitchen could also offer non menu items, much to the delight of my teenager. The staff were attentive, friendly and had a great sense of humour. My father (79) found it particularly amusing to be called "young man", made his day!!This is an amazing place where adults with learning difficulties work hard and achieve greatness.

We love this little café and the whole ethos of the place.It is not the run of the mill café but it is special, with very special people both supervising and serving.The food is lovely! And as for the Hot Chocolate with marshmallows and cream - it is a little work of art.Do go - it will do you good in more ways than one.

We popped in for lunch on Tuesday 16th February as we fancied some hot simple food and cake. Sarahs customer service was great and the food came out so quickly. We had jacket potatoes which were lovely and hot and a delicious coffee and cream homemade muffin for afterwards. Would definitely recommend this cafe and will be going back next time we visit Cromer.

Good food cooked to order, friendly staff, this is a community café, for people with learning problems, they all do a great job, make you very welcome, I will be going back

It is good to see the young people with learning difficulties flourish and enjoy their roles within the cafe setting.

I went to this café not long ago and I have to say that I was highly impressed! All of the staff do an amazing job and it is kept well presented and clean. The homemade scone and tea that I had was the best that I have had around the area! They were even selling small Christmas cakes that you can take home for a bargain price! All in all I was very impressed and would defiantly recommend!

Visited the cafe recently and recieved great customer service. The food was of a great quality and it was nice that the staff within the cafe were eager to engage in conversation. The cafe itself was completely spotless (clean) and had a great atmosphere. Would deffinately recommend a visit to anyone visiting the area.

I visit the cafe regularly :) never had any complaints. Always been welcoming and very helpful. Food has been lovely everytime i have been. Will definitely be visiting again soon :):) x

I had a lovely time here having my baby shower! Beautiful setting,decorated lovely and the cake was stunning! The afternoon tea setting was lovely with all the fresh cakes and sandwiches. I was made to feel very special! Would highly recommend :)

Booked today for the Sunday roast meal. We could only manage two courses! The leek and potato soup was delicious. A lovely hot bread roll to accompany it. A meal in itself. For the mains I had the turkey meal and my hubby had the roast beef. Lots of meat, a lovely mixed veg of green beans, peas and carrots, roasties and new potatoes. What more could anybody want!!!! All this for £8.75. A bargain. Get down there, it is a gem on the Norfolk coast. We love you and see you next year. God bless you all. Karen and Chris Robinson

Used to go here when it was the Blue Danube so thought we would give it a try despite being a bit put off by the name. It suggested to me that it might be just a charity attempting to be a café and relying on the goodwill of patrons to be - well, patronising - and feel obliged to say "well done dears !" irrespective of what was provided. My fears were unfounded, a charity it might be, but first and foremost it provides good food at fair prices and service second to none - it's a joy !

We found this cafe by accident, tucked away by the church but we are so pleased we did. The food was great, my husband had a full breakfast, it looked so appetising when it was brought to the table and he said it tasted good to. My sister and I had the fruit scones and I can honestly say they were the best we have ever eaten, wish I had asked for the recipe! The service was brilliant, it was lovely seeing youngsters given the chance to work in this environment and the lady chef was lovely too, well done to you all and I hope your success continues.

I often use this tea rooms and as other reviewers have pointed out they do a very good breakfast. You must try their scones though, they are to die for.

Had a really lovely breakfast with the best cooked eggs I have had in ages. Lovely pots of tea. Staff very friendly and chatty. Sat outside with the dogs and people watched opposite the stunning church. Couldn't be better

Unfortunately, the crab salad I was looking forward was sold out but substituted this with a Ploughman's Salad. This is not for the faint hearted as the portions were very generous; you need to be hungry to do justice to the portions - two wedges of cheddar and two of brie as well as pickled onions, salad, a mango chutney dip, warm bread rolls and butter. The staff are competent, obliging and very friendly. The atmosphere in the cafe is calm and relaxed and there is certainly no hurry to get you out for the more customers to occupy the tables. Really good food and beverages and the stated purpose underlying the cafe makes it a highly deserving case for good patronage. You will not be disappointed.

A gorgeous cafe tucked behind the church in Cromer. Really bright and welcoming with seaside theme. The staff are fab, we were served by Daniel...what a star, was great with our toddler, and they had high chairs. I had crab salad which was out of this world and my husband a huge jacket potato with gorgeous salad

Lovely cafe with a very relaxed, friendly, atmosphere. All the staff are extremely friendly and offer a warm welcome. The ethos of the cafe is brilliant - "creating opportunities and providing support for people with learning disabilities to live the life they choose." There are also hand made products to buy to raise funds for the charity, I purchased a handmade candle for £2.99 and a handmade sail boat made using reclaimed wood from Cromer pier for £3.The food was lovely, I had the standard breakfast (2 sausage, 2 eggs, 2 bacon, beans, either tea or coffee and a slice of toast), my partner had the hearty breakfast (2 sausages, 2 bacon, 2 eggs, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, either tea or coffee and 2 slices of toast), fantastic value. Would highly recommend and would go back again.