Baileys 2 - Coffee and Tearooms in St Edmundsbury

This was our first visit to Baileys 2. We were warmly greeted on arrival & given a choice of where to sit, there is a small dining area as you walk in but there is a larger dining area the back all really welcoming & cosy. There is a great selection of food & drink available & we settled for the cooked breakfast which was beautifully cooked & presented. The staff were lovely - many customers were obviously regulars given the warm & friendly manner staff greeted them when they arrived. We will definitely go back, it's one of Burys hidden gems. We highly recommend visiting if you're ever in Bury St Edmunds.

Fantastic café with a diverse range of food options. Excellent value for money. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating.

A really special place with wonderful food and good tea and coffee. The team is lovely. I can remember going there in the eighties and nineties with my granny. Also back then it was a great place. Now I live far away and don't often come back to Bury. I am so happy this place is still so special. Thank.you 😘.

Gorgeous little place for breakfast, very tasty food and friendly staff! Will definitely be back 😁

Very good..excellent ...beautiful food ..staff brilliant.good prices

Visiting my son And his wife for a few days .They brought me there for breakfast. fantastic service And the food was delicious .

Lovely cafe. Good food and friendly service.

Best Full English Breakfast I've had in town. Great coffee and tea as well.

Doesn't make much sense to me, pretty cheap, really nice food and restaurant level dessert. Go here before they realise they can start charging more

Absolutely fabulous breakfast, loved it. Great value for money, lovely quality and staff. My husband said it was the best cooked breakfast ever. Would be a regular haunt, if we lived locally.

The queue of c 15 waiting for Saturday opening at 9 am signalled that we had found an exceptional cafe. Service was friendly, efficient and quick; our scrambled eggs were fabulous, the toast great, the coffee superb. The choice of breakfast was long, but not as big as the lunches. A wonderful find, a memorable experience.

A hidden gem in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. Good choice of lunches and light snacks. And very friendly staff. I'll be back

We read about this place and drove an hour to have afternoon tea. We arrived right at closing time and all the staff had gone for the day. We knocked on the door and the owner, Dean, was so gracious to let us in, packed two slices of cake and teas to go on the house. WOW, best coffee walnut cake we've ever had! The cake was moist and light, the sweetness of the frosting restrained by the dark bitter coffee flavor and nutty walnuts--perfectly balanced. The Victoria sponge layered with homemade jam elevated this simple, British classic. Our serendipitous stop coincided with Dean's 15th year anniversary. For anyone looking for the quintessentially English luxury teatime experience, this is it. Gourmet cakes, pastries, and teas, with some of the best customer service we have experienced anywhere. We will definitely go back on our next trip. Six stars if we could, but five does seem to be the max...

What a find, even though it's off the beaten track, in whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds well worth searching out. Yes at busy times you will have to wait to be seated, but it is worth it I promise you. I had the crab, prawn sun blushed tomato mayo sandwich on granary, it comes with a dressed green salad garnish and homemade Coleslaw. My wife had a chicken, Mozzarella and red onion chilli jam toastie, which also came with a dressed garnish and homemade slaw. The staff were attentive and friendly. Five stars.

We have popped in here before for brunch. You are always made to feel welcome and the choice of food is excellent. We had a breakfast, which was delicious, with a good helping. Coffee was good as well. Great place for breakfast or lunch, it is well known by the locals.

Such a lovey little cafe serving a huge range of sandwiches. Fresh clean ingredients all homemade, quick friendly service and clean kitchen. You can tell the owners run a tight ship with lots of attention to detail, something that’s missing in lots of places these days in chains etc. Dodge the Costas and the Neros and come here. Eat fresh, shop local, be happy!

Lovely little cafe tucked down a quiet street in Bury St Edmunds. They have 4 A4 pages of different sandwich fillings and toasties. Absolutely delicious and very filling. Not easy to find sarnies as good as these for under a tenner these days. They have a large room at the back, a Quirky little place with character.

I visited with my daughter today for the first time and we were very impressed and will certainly come again. Service and food was excellent.

Fabulous sandwiches and prompt, friendly service. Very reasonably priced - my prawn, avocado and lemon mayo sandwich was so full that a lot of it fell on the plate, and came with salad and coleslaw, all for £7.75. I had a lovely frothy cappuccino with lots of chocolate and a delicious chocolate twister biscuit, and my sister's goats cheese sandwich was similarly well-filled and a snip at £6.85. We didn't have room for any of the tempting cakes on offer, sadly, but maybe another time. It's not a large space, but obviously very popular to judge from the queue waiting at the door. Highly recommended.

We have been more than once and it is always delightful. Wonderful staff who all seem happy and friendly, great coffee, lovely cakes and good lunch options. We never get there in time for breakfast, unfortunately! The only complaint ever is that the cakes in the glass cabinet are very chilled, and don't "unchill" in time for eating, even when waiting for cooked food. But he is quite happy with the date slice anyway :-)

Frendly staff lovely food good value

Have been here numerous times & have to say, it never disappoints. Food is wonderful & service is always great. A perfect little spot. Thank you

Lovely brunch had with my daughter. Excellent with allergies at this place, which helps me enjoy eating out, as I trust what they say. Helpful and friendly service. Food delicious. Always busy, but that proves how popular it is.

What a lovely place Good service and good food and very reasonable prices

Usually a wonderful place to have lunch but the past few times have been let down. Poor atmosphere, waiting for eye contact, to be seen and being ignored by the owner. Left feeling unwanted and not returning

Lovely relaxed environment for enjoying afternoon tea. Spacious & light seating area at the back. Service prompt, efficient & friendly. Food (and tea!) delicious. Good selection of sandwiches (great to have smoked salmon included, which I think is an essential for afternoon tea). Beautiful warm scones & good variety of cakes, all of high quality. Plenty of tea, and the bonus of a little cup of homemade su to start. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

We decided to use our generous gift voucher for a market day breakfast in Bury St Edmunds today. The welcome here by all the staff is always polite & respectful. The food is a total pleasure & excellent value for money. We chose one (very) full breakfast & one with scrambled eggs, bacon & sausages, with granary bread. We also had a cafetiere of coffee for 2. This restaurant is clean & airy, a real gem. If you are in a hurry for food, go elsewhere as this establishment cooks everything from scratch. It is more than worth the wait. Looking forward to returning for a lunch next time.

Fantastic menu choices. Great food. Will definitely be going back.

First visit and everything was very nice. Delicious toasted sandwiche with lovely bread.

Bailey's 2 superb standard of food and service as always!. I went with three friends, two who hadn't been before who really enjoyed their experience. Thank you all.

So love coming here on the few times I come to Bury. The food is great. I can get gluten free and dairy free and service us always with a smile

Cosy cafe in a quiet street always populat with locals.

This place is amazing, nothing is ever too much of an issue. Their menu is vast yet innovative whilst catering for both young and old palates. They cater well for allergies. The Welsh rare bit was amazing.

Love love love Baileys 2. Always a warm welcome and is a fave with my family and friends. Had a dreamy cooked breakfast with my dad...and have just arranged a lunch date with my friends for Saturday 🧡

We will not go anywhere else for lunch/brunch. Fabulous food, great service and reasonable costs. Sometimes you have to wait for a table but well worth it.

Amazing toasted sandwich. I know that’s an odd thing to get excited about but it really was good!

Great toasties and an amazing lemon cake. Loved it.

I went there almost 10yr ago, I want to fly back to there and eat banana ham sandwich!!!! I really miss their fantastic food!!!

Great place. Always friendly service, food is delicious and good atmosphere. Been going there for some time. Went there today, 11 Dec, had sandwich which was so huge had to bring half home with me. Also recommended trying the steamed milk with added syrup, I had gingerbread, was delicious 😋

we use to love going to Baileys for lunch, but after are last visit we came away very disappointed as my sister is gluten free and her toastie came out it was so small there was only room for one rash of back , it was like half of are toasties .we asked why is it so small , they replied you can have a jacket potato, why should my sister have to give up having a toastie, like she all way have done and enjoy having the same as us , Had to pay for a second one or she would stay hungry, there was 3 of us eating and a 20 mouth child that is not ready to eat there meals, but they kept asking if the child wanted anything and I was not happy about that ether

Food very nice. Lovely and homemade. I look forward to trying the lunch menu Flat white was a joke. Still didn't get it right after 2 times. Apparently they were training someone

I had to order the gluten free option and my serving was half the size of my family member and when I complained I was told it was because of the size of bread they could source and that it was coming too popular for people to choose the gluten free option.

Thank you for having us today, my family and I had the most lovely lunch with you. The reviews were all true… excellent service, cosy surroundings and the food and drinks were excellent.

Every morning since I have been in Bury st. Edmunds I have walked to Bailey's to get a coffee. Delicious vanilla lattes. I wish I could take this restraunt back to the USA with me! Highly recommend. They are also very reasonably priced which is a bonus ontop of the deliciousness. Thank you for making my mornings here in the UK brighter.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Find of the century. Probably the best breakfast money can buy. A wide variety of items on the menu. A warm welcome and great service what more could you ask

Very busy little gem, sat for a coffee, well worth a visit for service and food!

Amazing place and amazing people

Lovely cafe to have lunch, the homemade soup was delicious & the fresh bread sandwich was generously filled so very good value for money, we will definitely revisit.

Unassuming frontage hides a gem of a cafe. Extensive menu of sandwiches, toasties and breakfasts (to 11.00), prepared quickly. Excellent quality and choice. Highly recommended.

Amazing food, service and setting.

First time visiting... popped in for drinks, but such a huge selection of sandwiches, ended up having a late lunch instead! Staff were very friendly and attentive, and food came out of the kitchen really quickly despite it being busy. Our sandwiches were great, and my flat white was as near perfect as you can get. Will definitely go back when next in the area.

We went back to baileys after being there for lunch a few weeks ago …. This time for lunch. Arrived and had to wait about 5mins for a table, but as before worth the wait! Lovely fresh food, presented and tasty sandwiches and toasties. Young team of front of house staff supported by the kitchen delivering food promptly! Well done everyone!

Super cute atmosphere & lovely lunch sandwiches - plenty of variety! It is tucked away on a side street but very worth finding & enjoying 🙂

Have been a few times , always sat at the front of bistro, this time sat in back room , food is always really good ! Just wanted to say a big big thank you to Lou & dean ? for going that extra extra mile to help my unwell friend , husband & wife team really handled a situation so well , it’s so reaffirming there is some really caring nice people, even though they painstakingly tried to get help from emergency services….. would have been a 4 hr wait in the bistro for emergency services to come !, so the husband & wife really really helped & continued…. Excellent!

The perfect spot for a sandwich in town - always busy though so be prepared to queue! Reasonably priced and incredibly reliable, lots of choice on the menu and service is fab.

We visited the cafe for a relaxed late brunch. ,for my Birthday . Very helpful staff, food was very well presented and tasty. Real credit to kitchen and all. Not rushed and a pleasant environment...

Best sandwiches (and chocolate milkshake) in town. Also the best breakfast

Lovely little café/restaurant in the 💓 of Suffolk

Amazing every visit. A must place to eat in bury at edmundd. Fantastic food and drink

I’ve come here so many times over the years as it’s my mums favourite place in Bury! It never disappoints, always a lovely experience here. The food is always delicious and you can tell it’s made with love and care. All the staff here are so lovely too!

Always a delight and a highlight for a trip to Bury.

Lovely cafe, nice staff, good food. Loved it here

Such a nice breakfast and staff are so attentive. Best place for breakfast by far. Thank you!

Fantastic value.. shame about the 30 minute wait to get a table, however it was half term week.

The food here is very good, as is the service, but people constantly coming in to queue and leaving the door open in the winter can be annoying and the staff do nothing about it. I think there should be queuing further in the cafe and a necessary porch made inside to keep draughts out. The waitresses are all pleasant, but the woman who appears to be in charge is often a little sour. !

We visit here whenever we go to Bury St Edmunds (if we can get in!) and as usual on Monday we had great service and wonderful food.

Excellent tearoom with superb loose leaf tea and friendly staff. Attentive to the needs of the customer. Good range of food available.

First time in Baileys 2 and well worth a stop off on spec as I saw a friend in there. Nice coffees of course, lovely scone, look forward to a return to try the menu further. Friendly and attentive staff, nice ambience, good range of ages coming in the door is always a good sign.

Haven't visited this place for maybe 2 years but fancied a decent breakfast. Clearly standards have not dropped as I was presented with a top class meal and a perfect ot of tea. A great start to the weekend.

Popped in for breakfast. Absolutely lovely, the food tasted beautiful and there was plenty on the plate. Proper tea and coffee. Service was friendly and welcoming. Very much enjoyed

I have never been disappointed , great food , great staff .....

The coffee here is to die for! The sandwiches are amazing and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. We'll definitely be returning again and again!

Best Eggs Royale ever. Delicious poached eggs and amazing smoked salmon. Lovely granary toast. A popular place that began to fill up from opening at 9am. On leaving we bought two mince pies to take away. They were amazing and the best I have ever tasted. Ingenious baking. Cons - no fruit/herb teas but I had my own Pukka tbag and was given a pot and cup. Went in immediately it opened and the big room at the bag was a tad cold.

Excellent cafe - friendly staff, nice atmosphere, fantastic breakfasts with the best Eggs Royale and Mocha in Bury St Edmunds highly recommended

Got a voucher for Xmas what a gem did not even know it was there! Gluten free catered for I loved it

Really lovely food from friendly and efficient staff. I've had several toasties now and they've all been excellent. The whole place is nicely set up and is very clean. 4 stars seems low, especially for the food; 5 stars is maybe a bit high overall, though… if I could say 9/10, I would but regardless I definitely recommend it if you like this kind of place.

Adorable cafe ! Recommend for breakfast or brunch :)

Fantastic place, all fresh ingredients, always a good experience. Lovely staff and nice atmosphere. Prices still reasonable compared to other local places.

Lovely place to eat, great portion sizes really recommend.

The gluten free chocolate cake and chocolate sauce is delicious.

Nice place with the largest menu of toasties I've seen. Nice service too

Superb food. A gem of a cafe. So glad we found it. Can't wait to return.

Came across this this cafe by chance when visiting the town. It is obviously well known as it was busy with contented looking customers. No empty table when we arrived but only had to wait 10 minutes for a table to become free. It was a busy lunchtime period. Table was clean. Prompt service with menus. Drinks came soon after placing our order. Snack of toasted fruit loaf was a few minutes later. Strawberry milk shake was thick with fruit. Fruit loaf was home made and tasted scrummy. Attentive, polite staff. Good and service were first class.

Baileys 2 is just the most amazing place to lunch with friends and family. Warm and friendly staff, always polite and attentive. Food is delicious made in house, local seasonal produce used. The soups are fabulous, well actually everything is fabulous. We have visited many times and have never been disappointed. Congratulations Dean and Lou.

The best place in Bury St Edmunds to eat

We only had a toastie but it was excellent. Extensive menu for toasties and sandwiches. Great service too.

Went for a late lunch. Sandwiches and cake were perfectly nice. The problem was the service. When you arrive there’s a sign saying please wait to be seated. We waited for an uncomfortably long time while several members of staff saw us but didn’t acknowledge...

Great place for breakfast or lunch. The hot chocolate is amazing, and the cakes. We had a great curried carrot soup today but the sandwiches are lovely... and big!

Best Coffee shop in town. We are regular customers. Bailey’s have great service, team work, food and drinks. Such a cosy place. Also has seasonal decorations. We try somewhere else but no where compares with Bailey’s.

Easily the best coffee shop for miles with lovely efficient staff with a smile, spotless every where. Good home made food available

Wonderful....Great selection of food in a relaxed setting

Service was friendly and attentive. We went here for breakfast and was not disappointed with the food quality. We will definitely be back again next time we are in the area.

Not busy when we visited. So it was very quiet which was good. Serverd straight away. Excellent menu with lots of choices for sandwich fillings !! Friendly atmosphere.

Lovely breakfast, seemed very popular. Seating inside and out

Sandwiches were served well and tasted good. Good sandwich and salad selection. Good value for money and pleasant staff. Update . Went for breakfast. Great selection and well served. Good service as always

Lovely little coffee shop . Friendly staff and plenty of homemade produce

A local recommended Baileys 2 to me and my friend, and we went in for sandwiches, coffee and cake. The service was excellent, staff friendly, and the food was delicious. All ingredients were fresh, sandwiches were well-filled, plus excellent coffee and tasty chocolate fudge cake. Great atmosphere too.

Had a lovely breakfast. Staff friendly and service was quick. Food lovely. We have eaten here many times for lunch and cake and always had a great service and food

We just happened upon this little place and were very glad we did. The breakfasts (served until 11.30) were fabulous and the service very warm and friendly. We didn't have room for cake, but they looked wonderful. We will be back!