Applaud Coffee in Ipswich

Always great coffee by team Hannah and Beth. Thank you

Welcoming, independent coffee shop - great coffee & great food - what more could you want? Oh, and a nice secluded patio garden with warm rugs for colder days👍

Had afternoon tea today at this cafe, this was my first visit. It was soo good. The food is super tasty and their susage roll is BETTER than Greggs and the scones are the best I ever had. Good selection of hot drinks, I can only recommed it.

Superb flat white. Well balanced coffee strength and steamed milk. Thank you

Just superb, best coffee in Ipswich, possibly the world.

Beautiful coffee and yummy avocado, toasted halloumi and chilli jam sandwich!

Where there today for the second time with a friend. I had the halloumi, chilli and avocado sandwich and added a fried egg to it. It is now 21:55, about 8 hours after I had the sandwich and it was so good I'm still craving another! Whilst the price for a sandwich and can of coke might have been on the more expensive side, the quality of the food was second to none.

Applaud is the most amazing place to go for coffee! The beans are beautiful and you can taste the love that is put into the food. the atmosphere is honestly amazing. As a regular here I couldn’t go anywhere else. The girls are so welcoming and coming here makes my day! Thank you so much ladies!!!

Anytime I come to Ipswich, Applaud is a priority! The most delicious tasting coffee, really good cakes and their menu is full of good lunch choices. I’ve been to a few of their Drawing Clubs in the evenings which I’ve adored, such a wholesome place and always with some delicious cake! Their study space upstairs is amazing as a student, such a treat to have an amazing coffee brought to you as you work! Will forever be returning and recommending

First visit to Applaud ... I had an hour connection for a train. It was worth the walk into town! Very friendly staff, nice seating areas at the back and very good coffee. Great music too. Highly recommended!

snacks/food good for everyday but not a special occasion.

Lovely, friendly cafe with atmosphere. The coffee tasted great, and I very much enjoyed the cheese & chive scone.

Food was really good and made so quickly staff was really friendly too would truly recommend for quiet breakfast or lunch.

Fantastic cakes and other baked treats! And my friend had a delicious halloumi and avocado sarnie. Great coffee art too

Very nice flat white. Didnt try any food but looked tasty! Staff friendly and you can either sit inside or out

I made use of the lovely workspace upstairs whilst having a bite to eat (tasty BLT) and an iced latte. Friendly and welcoming.

Popped in for a take away sandwich and it's among the best I've had

We had Afternoon tea at Applaud, the sandwiches and cakes were outstanding, unlimited drinks was an added bonus. I’d recommend the hot chocolate with hazelnut syrup. The dietary needs were met and the sourdough bread was very good

shocking latte unfortunately, just warmed milk. Disappointing

Applaud is one of my fav coffee and cake spots in Suffolk. I go as often as I can. Their cinnamon rolls especially are to die for. So light and delicious. I have been with friends, family, as a couple and solo either to pick up something to take away or to work from their workspace upstairs. All their food is good quality. The team is always friendly. It's just a perfect place. It's a small place but it has a lot of heart and soul.

Super tasty and hot. Breakfast needs a sausage instead of avocado. Quick service.

Amazing little café with an upstairs work space. The pink grapefruit sponge cake is particularly good!

Made a long overdue return today. Had a most delicious ham, cheese and chilli jam toastie plus a coffee. Do you know what I mean if I describe the toastie as tender? Some toasted sandwiches are just a bit too crunchy. The bread on this one was toasted to perfection - not too much and not too little. The filling oozed into the toast to make a completely satisfying munch. Then the coffee - what a combo with the toastie.

I go here often, it’s my favourite breakfast place in Ipswich! The scrambled eggs are always delicious, the cinnamon rolls are to die for! The collection of cakes is always amazing! The staff are always super friendly and the coffee is always delicious! The garden is a beautiful place to sit and enjoy some delicious food and coffee!

Had a bacon sandwich this AM - two bits of bacon and granary bread. £5.50 - Felt as if i had my pants pulled down, but was hungry. I wasn't wowed and was no dis simular to something i could make at home.

Lovely coffee shop. Highly recommend.

Best coffee and cake! I tried the raspberry polenta cake and couldn’t stop eating it till it was finished! It was so moist and light. It was a perfect addition to my flat white 😍 Thank you Nelly and Hannah ❤️

We are Aussies and love our coffee. Great coffee 👌🏼

Epic cinnamon bun and coffee. Lovely spring morning in their secluded courtyard setting.

I've been here once before, many years ago, and it took me a while to track it down this time - not knowing what it was called was a disadvantage. Well worth it. The garden is a sunny spot and has a very tranquil feel to it. The coffee is excellent - one of those coffees that lingers in the mouth for a while after. A tasty cinnamon bun was a perfect complement. Slightly more expensive than the mainstream but well worth it.

Delicious toasties. Lovely place.

Best coffee in town. Friendly service.

WOW WOW WOW!!! I am blown away by the food at Applaud. I had the broadbean pate with Parmesan on sourdough bread, this was hands down one of the best meals I have had in a very long time. The staff are lovely and so helpful. Overall a very cosy atmosphere.

Extremely good coffee and food. You need to know to just walk through the door at the side of the counter, no one tells you but loads of seating out there. Second thing take a picture of the menu board, no menus on tables. You can also work from home in the upstairs on the cafe.

Sitio pequeño y coqueto, donde se dedayuna muy bien. Buen trato.

Amazing place for coffee and lunch! They are exceptionally accommodating and I was disorganised enough to place an order for 8 cinnamon rolls a day before I needed them. They not only were happy to accommodate my request, but we’re genuinely the nicest group of baristas I have encountered. As someone who has worked in not only a cafe but hospitality in general, they are a testament to exceptional service. Thank you, Applaud. You serve great food, wonderful coffee and have nurtured an excellent atmosphere for your staff to serve the public amazingly 💕

Great food and drink options and very attentive staff.

Lovely coffee and food in a very attractive garden round the back. Would highly recommend.

Excellent work area upstairs, attentive and hard working staff. A lovely place to be

You're all just wonderful and I'm very happy to have had a few coffees (and babycino oh yes) out in the courtyard on a sunny autumnal morning. I love you very much & would like to visit again. Round of Applauds for you wahey!

Best coffee in town in my opinion

Best café in town. We've had breakfast and lunch here before, both times absolutely fantastic. All ingredients are fresh and delicious. Staff are always working flat out!! Cheers!

Very nice and helpful people to deal with. Food is slightly on the higher side.

One of the best (if not the best) cafes in Ipswich. Lovely coffee, amazingly friendly service and lovely breakfast

This spot was our favourite whilst living locally. Even during lockdown when take away was available, the staff were still so upbeat, welcoming and helpful. Post-lockdown the team were just as friendly and appreciative of business. The coffee is the best in the area and the cakes & pastries are to die for (former pastry chef!) Lovely seating areas inside and out. Great value for money. Thank you team! @spiffingtravels

Lovely place to meet friends, coffee was great and the millionaire shortbread was incredible

Quick coffee, avocado on toast and in a warm and cosy environment with other friendly customers and attentive staff. What more do you want for a quick breakfast/coffee break?

Nice but too small so if you walk all the way there, and all 6 tables full you e had it, so don't bother unless passing.

Really lovely coffee! Lots of dairy free options including oat milk hot chocolate & cakes.

Great coffee, nice staff, interesting workshops😍 100% recommend!

Always great Coffee & fabulous service. Best coffee cafe In Ipswich x

I asked around in Ipswich for the best coffee in town and it was a unanimous answer 'Applaud' - and it didn't disappoint! Now my go to coffee stop everytime I'm in town.

This is a small business who honoured a voucher from 2 years ago that could not be used before the expiry date. Had a lovely afternoon tea. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.

Fantastic little coffee shop , fair prices and friendly staff, wonderful building and great tasting coffee, that's tastes as good as it smells.

Slow staff. No interest in customers. Warm weak coffee expensive and had to clear our table. Cold scone not even warmed up ☹

You wouldn't think they were in the hospitality business. Yes, it was almost closing time but the door was open, lights on, and a customer was making a payment at the counter, but would they sell me a cake to take away? No. "We're closed" is all I got. What an odd attitude in these difficult times. Only in Suffolk!

Great coffee, Great people, will certainly be coming back here

Amazing food, amazing coffee, wonderful staff, pet friendly place, would totally recommend.

Little gem of a coffee shop, the food is divine and obviously made on site not brought in from some big supplier. The garden is a little secret place to spend an hour enjoying good food. Staff always friendly

Had a fantastic afternoon tea for my wife's birthday. Staff were very friendly and welcoming!

Lovely atmosphere, staff and food

Lovely looking place and great latte but our scrambled eggs on toast were very oily. Could not finish. Not asked by staff if happy with the meal. Would not eat there again.

Lovely coffee shop with lovely food

Nice local coffee shop. Music for a welcoming ambience theres also very approachable and friendly staff. Exceptional coffee quality in nice takeaway cups. I go here as a regular for me and my colleagues and we all love it Will definitely be coming again.

Great coffee, great cakes, great service, lovely place, excellent choice in music

Really lovely little gem it has a nice little garden at the back

We went as a family of 6 on a Saturday morning. We did not book but after a short queue we were seated (still had a choice of inside or out) I had a full cooked breakfast it comes with Mexican beans - it was D-Lish-Ous . A couple of pancakes (pulled three high but thick and soft) bacon sandwiches, scrambled egg on toast - it was all excellent. Even the cheese, ham and tomato croissant was large and filling. Service was a bit slow and you have to order at the counter and pay as you go along - a bit pricey. But nice location and lovely friendly staff.

Breakfast standards like avocado on toast, were solid. Excellent coffee, and a cute garden. Will be back next time I’m in Ipswich,

Truly the best coffee in Ipswich! Great service. The food is lovely too, especially breakfast! My only wish is that they were open a bit longer, so I could visit more often!

Lovely cafe with an excellent Espresso and possibly the BEST pancakes I’ve ever had!!! Really helpful staff as well accommodating a large group of friends and their children.

Really nice little cafe and the patio is a sun trap.

Best coffee in Ipswich for me. Always good service and food choices too

Cute little cafe and a lovely place to get a coffee and sandwich. Friendly staff and nice outdoor space, mostly under cover if raining though some tables were too wet to sit at so sat indoors. Clean toilet. Good simple menu choice.

My first visit. All very nice... very friendly staff. I did notice (and I was bothered) that none of the staff had masks on...such a shame. But we had our masks on and was happy with that. Bacon sandwich with granary bread was delicious, coffee was a little weak, but looked better than it tasted. Would recommend, do try out the bacon sarnie...

We love Applaud - delicious food & have gluten free itens toi

Excellent little coffee house with great friendly service :) They have gluten free alternatives which is lovely!! Will definitely be going back

Cozy place to hang out and enjoy coffee.

We enjoyed the food we chose and the atmosphere but unfortunately the specials as advertised on the specials board were not available on a Saturday, only the breakfasts, which was disappointing. Go with the expectation that there is a reduced menu. Otherwise it was a pleasant experience.

Fabulous coffee, thank you very much, the staff are brilliant

Lovely courtyard at rear. Great coffee and a nice flapjack😀

I didn’t really expect much as I was just going in to get a quick bite to eat and a coffee before starting work. I actually ended up staying a bit longer than originally planned because I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff were really friendly and my bacon sandwich was soo good! I would definitely visit again. Applaud made my morning even better. Thanks guys

A beautiful outside space that is surprisingly large with plenty of seating. The staff serving were very friendly and helpful and then menu is a great size where there is enough choice but not too overwhelming. Great coffee, I love the cold brew. Will come again!

5 star service. My gluten free afternoon tea was absolutely delicious. I thoroughly recommend and will definitely go again.

We went today as my friend reccommended the Bagels , I ordered the smoked salmon and was presented with a undersize hard bagel , too tough to cut with minimum salmon and too much cream cheese , the bagel was cold even though had been...

Best place in Ipswich for good coffee and friendly service!

Lovely place, great coffee and breakfast. Really enjoyable. Sat outside in the garden area. I would definitely recommend it.

Hidden gem of a garden at the rear too! Thanks Team Applaud, soooo friendly 🙌🏼

After waiting for some time to be served finally was allowed to enter. Was asked straight away what we wanted to order before being shown a menu. Was then interrupted in ordering so staff could discuss where a sandwich should be delivered. Saw at least...

An unhurried, tranquil experience. I sat in the courtyard just out of the sun. The Flapjack was really good and staff friendly and welcoming.

Best coffee I’ve had in Ipswich. Lovely garden out the back too.

Popped along for brunch and had an excellent choice of dishes with a bit of a twist . Thought goes into the menu both food and drink . Lovely little courtyard at the back to eat in

Lovely cafe in town. Beautiful outdoor area, coffee and homemade cakes delicious. Would highly recommend

Lovely outside area at the back (if it's sunny, of course!)

Went for a Saturday late breakfast/brunch with a friend. Staff very amenable and friendly. Nicely decorated with a cute outdoor garden for al fresco eating. Ordered the all day breakfast @ £10.50 for myself and a vegan version for my companion. There was a bit...

Great staff and very quick service! The coffee is nice and is served in 100 percent recyclable cups. Would recommend

Great place for lunch, cakes are lovely

Just love this place. The coffee, food, service, location is just top draw. Glad i moved back to ipswich as i can come here every week! Please support local businesses like Applaud, otherwise we may lose them for good, especially during these challenging times.

Amazing Coffee, amazing staff and really nice and quiet. They are really good with their COVID rules so you should feel safe going there. They have different types of milk, oat, soy, semi skim, skim. If you like a treat with your coffee they have daily cakes and snacks. They also have GF options typically available daily. The team at applaud are so great.

Lovely independent cafe, serving excellent coffee - will be back!

Absolutely love this place. Delicious coffee and always a really tasty vegan option for lunch. Lovely service and atmosphere. Best coffee in Ipswich hands-down ♥️