Berridges in Ipswich

Lovely lunch for 3, attentive service and excellent food, especially the mince pies! Wow, superb!

A hidden secret this cafe. From the outside it's a jewellers but enter and go up stairs to find a little jewel of a cafe. Very good standard cafe, good service and a bit of a treat to be honest. Great place to bring your partner for a treat!

Lovely as always. Usually they have cherry cake with icing which is my favourite. There is limited seating. A nice lunch menu.

I was very disappointed by the service and judgement we received from staff in the jewellers. We went into the town centre to do some wedding ring shopping. Walked into the store and a smartly dressed man approached us and asked what we were after. My partner explained the kind of design she was looking for and the man seemed very dismissive and pointed us towards a small cabinet on the floor that had approx 6 rings in it. That may have been all they had under the description, however the way that message was given to us was very poor. We felt immediately judged when walking into the jewellers and felt like they were saying what they needed to say to get us out of the store as quickly as they could. Fortunately we had a list of jewellers we wanted to visit that day and were able to find somewhere that would take our money for such a ring. When visiting another jewellers in town, when asked where else we had been to enquire about rings, when mentioning Burridge’s, even they described the staff as being snobby. Don’t judge people too quickly, we would not walk into your jewellers if we did not have the budget to make a purchase.

Fabulous cafe very friendly great food!

What a lovely little restaurant / coffee shop. I have walked past so many times before and not realised there was a restaurant above the jewellery shop. It kind of reminds me of wonderful Croydons restaurant that I used to visit years ago. The staff are really efficient, courteous and friendly. We only stopped for coffee but did especially enjoy the cheese scone & toasted teacake. If you want a lovely quiet stop without all the hustle and bustle of the big chain coffee shops then this is perfect.

Fantastic, really delicious open sandwich, together with spot on customer service. A little ' jewel' in Ipswich's crown👏👍

Visited the tea rooms upstairs, small & friendly! Open sandwich was chicken banana and mango chutney! Sounds unusual but they have been doing it for years and it’s delicious! The lemon meringue pie is incredible- super light and fluffy! Definitely recommend a visit!

Afternoon Tea Booked Afternoon Tea for my niece as her birthday was approaching and we were so delighted with our experience. The staff were lovely and helpful. The sandwiches and cakes were amazing and a great assortment of hot/cold drinks. We will definitely be back as other foods were available which look tempting to try!

Very snobby front of shop staff member. A lesson on how to treat people you feel are below you with respect would be a good start in customer relations.

We were in Ipswich shopping and my Mum and sister insisted we went to Berridges for lunch. We were lucky to be able to book a table. What a lovely time we had. It's like going back in time. Beautiful sandwiches, with side salad and the most delicious dressing. Pots of tea and cakes to die for beautifully presented on a table in the middle of the room. The waitresses were delightful. You won't be disappointed

Lovely staff and delicious food. Thank you so much for always providing such a warm and relaxing environment.

My first visit to this lovely tearoom. I am coeliac and was able to enjoy gluten free bread sandwich. Filling was prawn and avocado which was very nice. Waitress assured me that my food would be made up in another kitchen area so no risk of gluten contamination..was very impressed as a lot of places don't bother to do this. Would definitely recommend and will visit again when in Ipswich

I got my ring sized and then found out the gem got chipped. They soon knew and called back to sort it out and I got a full refund and a new gem put in for my ring as it had massive sentimental value. All done and sorted now! Thank you so much 🥰

Quick repair service and polite team to support.

Wonderful service, very helpful

As Always excellent in every way

Had a lovely afternoon noon at Berridges. The staff are very lovely and smiling. I do have some dietary requirements and the ladies made sure to call me in advance and offered me some options based on my requirements. The food was lovely especially the cheese scones made without eggs. Will definitely go there in future to enjoy my afternoon tea. Thank you to the lovely staff for going above and making sure I had a lovely tea just as the others

Lovely food, excellent service and friendly staff

Lovely polite, helpful staff, Excellent food, A wonderful place to enjoy something to eat / drink , Coeliac aware which is always a great find leading to a stress free meal out, highly recommend

Had a wonderful afternoon tea here with my sister and mum. The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly Highly recommended.

I come here nearly once a week for coffee and a cake. Really good coffee and fresh cakes. Service is excellent and staff are so friendly. I miss it when I can’t make it for my weekly visit. Although I was on my own today they have been excellent with my family.

I made a quick stop in Berridges for a cup of tea and a scone. I wasn't disappointed. Both were delicious. The Staff in Berridges are friendly and pleasant. A group of ladies at another table were having afternoon tea and this look fab. I will definitely be visiting again.

Fantasticly knowledgeable staff. Excellent customer service. Wide range of beautiful jewellery of a broad range of tastes.

Very professional, friendly, efficient staff and a fantastic range of products. Why go anywhere else?

Hadn't been here for ages, but still a great place for coffee/sandwiches/cake or more substantial open sandwiches or scrambled eg/bacon on toast (full breakfast before a set time). Quiet place on the first floor of the jewellers. Expresso coffees not apparently served, but good cafetiere coffee offered.

Our Afternoon Tea comprised really fresh sandwiches with plenty of filling, delicious scones and wholesome cakes served with refilled hot drinks. Very good value and helpful pleasant staff.

I had another amazing Full English Breakfast on Saturday, Perfect egg absolutely lovely, My regular Saturday haunt.

I ventured into Berridges Saturday just gone and had a Brilliant Full English Breakfast with a perfect fried egg(The best I've had in town). This is my regular haunt on a Saturday for breakfast, I must say most weeks the English is superb depending on the chef is on duty.

When you want a special lunch on a Saturday whilst shopping in town then don’t hesitate to come here for beautifully served food and a varied menu. You may need to book as it gets very busy. We had the sea food platter and the cheesy fish cakes. My partner says they are the best fish cakes his ever tasted. This was the second time he ordered them. The

Sorry! Couldn't resist that! Unexpected place to find a tea room on the first floor of jewellery shop in the centre of Ipswich. I had tea and homemade cake, reasonably priced in traditional spotlessly clean surroundings; excellent service, very friendly staff. Would definitely come here for lunch next time.

I go here often, mostly with friends or family but sometimes on my own and unlike many places I never feel uncomfortable if that is the case. The food and service always good, friendly service with a smile is very important and I have not eaten here without the staff always making you feel welcome. Well done to all, this is how it should be done.

This small hidden cafe was a lovely surprise off of the main highstreet. Affordable good food, definite to check out.

Fantastic service received regarding a small jewellery repair, friendly and approachable staff. Customer Service as it should be. Thank you

A little hidden gem in the centre of Ipswich. Recommended by friends I was not disappointed. Enjoyed a delicious creamed tea at a very reasonable price. The scones were one of the best I’ve tasted and the service was friendly and personal. Highly recommend.

I always think of this as one of the town centre's secret eateries above the jewellery floor.. Small but beautifully presented and the staff are so helpful, the menu is uncomplicated and very reasonably priced... oh and a great cake selection too.

Poached eggs cooked perfectly, coffee excellent, staff very friendly, the scones and cakes look really good, will defiantly be going back.

My partner and I ate here for lunch in the week.

We rarely venture into Ipswich town nowadays, but if we do, Berridges is our go to place for coffee, cake or lunch. The food is always first class, coffee too. The lemon meringue is as good as any home made and a favourite of ours. Yes there are plenty of coffee shops, but none of the standard and quality of Berridges.

We have tried to eat here before but it has always been fully booked. Today we were in luck, and not disappointed. Good choice of food and friendly staff. One chose off the specials board, lamb meatballs with tagliatelle and the other had quiche of the day with vegetables. Great food and worth the wait. Don't come here if you want fast food as the meals are cooked to order. As mentioned by others their dessert table was laden with so many tempting treats. We both chose the lemon meringue pie, it was delicious.

Great staff. Very high quality goods sold and valued. Regular customer events at key points of the year.

This is without a doubt the best cafe/restaurant in Ipswich town centre , the food is always excellent, if you have hot food, it’s served hot on lovely warmed plates. The service is always excellent, it’s worth going into town just to visit Berridges .

My wife and I experienced Berridges Restaurant for the first time saturday just gone, And i must say I was super impressed with the Full English breakfast. The fried egg itself was outstanding, one of the best eggs I have ever had. Top marks to Berridges. We will definitely be returning. John

We've been coming to berridges since it opened 20+ years ago. The food has always been very lovely And dessert trolley always looks amazing, Altho everything apart from the cakes are swamped in Chives! -Not bad if you like Chives-I spose. But I have to say in the last year or so the dessert trolley has been rather Lack-Lust, The quality of the cakes has hit rock bottom-And now all the desserts are made with gluten free flour,They are crumbly and horrible. But worse than that- The Staff don't even tell us customers that what they are serving up are gluten free...What A Joke!!!! We should be told they are gluten free before we start eating them-so we can skip desserts.

The white chocolate cheesecake today has earned the team their long awaited 5/5. The scrambled egg was perfect today too.

Whenever I visit my mother in Suffolk we quite often pay a visit to nearby Ipswich which has always included a visit to Berridges for a coffee and cake. After the last visit we will not trouble the place again. After climbing the stairs from the shop to the restaurant we noticed the area was busy being late morning with only two tables unoccupied. One was reserved while the other was being cleared. The female member of staff clearing the table invited us to be seated at it. Almost immediately another member of staff approached our table and rather rudely informed us we were not to sit there since it was reserved for other customers and we would have to vacate though there was nowhere else to sit. I informed her we had been invited to be seated there which resulted in a discussion between three members of staff debating whether we should be allowed to remain seated at the table and it was agreed we should. We both found this embarrassing and disrespectful but unfortunately it did not end there. My mother and I were quite astounded when a couple arrived shortly after and were seated at the reserved table. They were attended to immediately with their orders taken and served before us while we were ignored. This is the last time we will visit since there are plenty of good cafes and restaurants in Ipswich some of whom might show a bit more appreciation of their customers than Berridges.

Whenever we find ourselves in Ipswich, we always try and fit a lunch in at Berridges. The food is always tasty and beautifully presented. The staff are always polite and helpful. There is always a "specials" board and a good selection of gorgeous homemade cakes. On our last visit, there was coronation chicken served with salad, which I thought was an odd combination but I decided to give it a try. When my plate arrived, it was beautifully arranged and was absolutely fantastic. For dessert, we tried the Viennese fingers. They were the best I have ever tasted and were so light. This place is only small and can get very busy at times. It has the added bonus of the jewellers shop below, so it is definitely a gem of a place.

As a regular at Berridges for lunch it is always worth the climb to see what the desserts table has to offer. Sometimes the rarely available but oh so delicious Chefs Hat is there. Now that is a treat but yesterday it was not but there was a new item on the table. It was described as apple and cinnamon cake. A twin layer of homemade sponge with a fresh apple and buttercream filling topped with more buttercream. The secret waz to flavour the cream with cinnamon which made it really tasty. A truly great combination. The team know I admire their handiwork but never give more than 4 out of 5!

I guess most people visiting this place would be talking about the cafe. Yes I’ve been and the food (though in my view very expensive) is good and you get a great cup of tea, there is more here than the cafe. The jewellery shop downstairs offers a bespoke and special service if you are looking for something really special. I received the most beautiful set of pearls and matching earrings chosen by my husband with care and attention to detail from the patient and wonderful staff assisting him with the purchase. We have been in several times since and gazed at the wonderful jewels on offer but have yet to buy anything else. Yet they still welcome us and are patient with our browsing. They also have a great selection of second hand Jewelley available. Definitely recommend them for everything from purchasing jewellery to repairs and refreshment. It feels almost like our own old fashioned family jewellers.

Love this place. Slightly expensive for what it is but with so few decent places in Ipswich to grab something simple, they’ve sewn this market up. Tasty food and good service. Just what you want.

We love berridges and always have ...

I used to really like Berridges and considered it a bit of an oasis in a fairly dire town. However on our last visit they had a bit of a go at us for booking a table for lunch but only one of us actually had lunch. The restaurant was actually almost empty making their point somewhat pointless. It sounds trivial but we won't go to either the shop or the cafe again, especially as there is a far better jewellers, Robert Gatwood, right close by where you get coffee as part of a very enjoyable buying experience.

Un lugar muy agradable para comer. Escondida en la cima de una joyería que no estoy seguro de que te dejan sin aliento. Quiche era disfrutado por aquellos que tenían y el sandwich que tenía era muy agradable. Estaría encantado de volver. El servicio era atento y muy agradable.

Went for brunch with a friend. Good food and an interesting desserts table. Would be nice to see a selection of types of coffee on offer- the only option I could see on the menu was filter coffee. Strongly recommended.

Por encima de los joyeros. Berridges

Vine aquí a principios de año como me recomendó el restaurante de un amigo que tenía previamente cenamos allí. El menú tenía una buena selección de comida, pero no me llevaron a una mesa como el personal estábamos hablando en la cocina del restaurante y no aviso mi entrada. Una vez sentado yo no me di cuenta en la mesa y tuve que llamar para el servicio.

Este es un lugar precioso para pasar el rato. Justo en el centro de esta ciudad antigua, junto a algunos de sus edificios más antiguos Berridges es el lugar ideal para disfrutar no sólo una gran variedad de cosas hermosas a observar sino también a tomar unos pasos arriba y estarán encantados de descubrir que el propio café. El menú es corto, siempre es una buena señal, platos del día son publicadas en una tabla, así que siempre hay variedad. Usted será muy tentado, como nosotros, por los postres precioso en la pantalla. (Felicitaciones al cocinero! ). Recomiendo encarecidamente una visita, estoy seguro de que no habrá decepción.

No sé este café existió hasta que estuvimos en otra cafetería cerca y parecía berridges en tripadvisor. No es publicitar ampliamente fuera de la tienda. Pero qué delicia. Muy tradicional, excelente servicio, bollos eran deliciosos, aunque cuajada hubiera sido mejor de crema batida, y el café era justo eso, sin lattes o capachinos, por lo que no hay ruido de la máquina.

Excellent location, within easy distance of car parks and shops, we are regular visitors of this restaurant. We're usually so busy talking and catching up with each other's news that the food takes second place but it's ok. The menu doesn't change much although there...

Mi esposa y yo siempre parada para echar un vistazo en las ventanas de visualización berridges y, más a menudo que no, son tentados dentro para hacer un vistazo a la gama de joyas preciosas en oferta. También sería justo decir que la tarjeta de...

I've been a customer of this cafe for many years and I can't recommend it enough. The menu is lovely as is the coffee. Very relaxing and comfortable. My only request would be please turn the music down! It is bizarrely loud especially near the speaker and I have on occasion left before ordering as it simply is too loud. Please please please don't lose customers because of the music volume, it would be a cringe shame. Apart from that I highly recommend this cafe and assuming I can get a seat away from the music, I will no doubt be there soon.

Might be described as an old fashioned tea shop buy there is nothing old fashioned about the staff, the service or the food

Lovely little coffee shop with a smashing selection of tempting cakes and desserts. Light lunches are wonderful too. A big plus, everything is made on the premises.Two negatives.1. Being upstairs and with no lift, access is difficult / impossible for some people with mobility problems.2. The dining area is small which means that tables are not always available, but the cosiness of being a small establishment is a plus point.Berridges coffee shop is certainly one of our favourite town centre watering holes! Highly recommended.

Berridges is a jewellers shop, inside are stairs you go up and their is a quaint lunch place, with home made. Cakes, and menu is mainly lunches and my friend and I thought what a treasure we had found, it was very busy and looked like many had eaten their before, we really enjoyed our lunch so tasted , and we will be returning in the future.

We stopped for a light bite around 3pm. This place never lets us down, but as most of their trade is earlier in the day, we were fortunate to find they still had two fruit scones with our name on them (hypothetically speaking) on the display table. We enjoyed a big pot of Assam tea from a never ending teapot and sat and enjoyed the wonderful surroundings. The venue is lovely, it's clean and they have well thought out decor and furnishings and perfectly pitched staff that served us. We highly recommend this place, particularly as finding anywhere decent for cafe style food in Ipswich is almost impossible.

We use the restaurant as our go to place to eat when in Ipswich. Food is great just like the friendly service.

Go upstairs to a compact and comfortable restaurant where everything seems to be home-made and prepared to order. The home-made cakes are especially good.

Finally visited the Berridges restaurant which is directly above the jewellers (accessible through the shop) and I was very impressed. Whilst it only has a handful of tables, the food is all homemade and extremely fresh with a good selection. We had a toastie and an open sandwich, both of which were very delicious. We also couldn't resist one of the homemade cakes which again was very fresh and moist.The whole ambience is very relaxing and the staff really look after you - you can easily forget you're in the middle of a town centre. Its slightly more expensive than the coffee shop chains but well worth it.We left feeling very relaxed and well-fed and will definitely be returning again soon.

Popped in for lunch here and was pleasantly surprised with both the quality of food and service. Although the cafe is small it feels welcoming and cosy. The menu is small, but offers good variety and the homemade cakes were divine. I would recommend the salads which are filling and delicious! Will be back!

What a fantastic find! This small restaurant is located upstairs in Berridges Jewellers. Very nice waiting staff. Nice menu of toasted sandwiches, salads, soup of the day, dish of the day - and as for the cakes and desserts! I had the prawn and avocado pear salad. What a wonderful plateful! It looked a real picture when it was served to us. I will very much look forward to making a return visit. I could easily work my way through the menu! Always nice to look at the gorgeous jewellery in the shop too once you have a happy, full tummy!

My husband and I visited Ipswich for the first time doing christmas shopping, when we could not find anywhere to eat during the busy festive period as all the restaurants we came to were busy-we came across this restaurant hidden away, Only just managed to get a table as they were busy. The decor was very nice and stylish, A very nice menu-And very reasonably priced too. We were served by a very charming young man-who was very attentive and professional, and nothing was to much trouble.(you don't come across many of those these days). The food was mediocre, But overall very enjoyable.

This is a good place to meet up with friends for morning coffee and, or lunch. I have coffee here regularly with my husband on a Friday morning and as a treat lunch occasionally with a friend. It's a busy little place in the hub of Ipswich so you'll need to book for lunch. The staff are all welcoming and the service is faultless, will be back soon!

Lovely local jewellers with a rather unique feature, a fantastic restaurant upstairs!

I discovered Berridges six months ago. A pot of coffee with the option of cream or milk For under £3.00The sandwiches and cakes are delightful and the hot meals are superbThe waitresses treat everyone like a family member. They are chatty and very welcomingWhen I go shopping I always visit Berridges, it is the highlight of the day for me

Small, ideal place for lunch in the centre of town. Busy, but good friendly staff and varied menu. Booking is necessary at 12 to 2.00pm period as we saw people turned away. Especially when there were single people occupying a table for 4. Not good business in the long term.

We had to wait for a table for 1/2 hour but it was worth the wait. You can book a table Mon-Fri. Good lunch menu, the omelette was made with tasty cheese and good ham. Toasty was also good. A linen napkin and table service make a welcome change to self service when you are out shopping. Lemon meringue pie was also excellent. Friendly and helpful staff, will be back next time in Ipswich.

Lived in Ipswich all my life, i can't believe this is the first time I've been to this little hidden away gem. If you are looking for a relaxing, friendly slightly up market spot for lunch, look no further. Gorgeous sandwiches, salads & toasties but leave room for the amazing cakes and desserts!

I've always loved this place.The staff are really friendly, the foods good and it has a really lovely homely feel. I was saddened to see they have changed the decor as I loved how it used to be. One thing that hasn't changed is the warm welcome you receive from the team -1 or 2 I recognise from years ago which is always lovely! Happy staff, happy place.

A lovely little jewelers that were happy to help me find what I was after. Friendly staff and quality pieces - well worth a look if after something special! The cafe upstairs is popular, nice and quaint. I found it great to have a coffee and scone whilst mulling over buying a piece of jewelery.

Great food, you need to get in before the lunch time rush or maybe late afternoon is better A small pace but very nice and great staff excellent food and great cakes we really enjoyed the food

My bf bought me to berridges last week, and it was so lovely,as it was his secret cafe. It's a very homely little restaurant it's a treat to go there highly recommend.

We have been here several times as there are so few decent places in town to stop for a quiet cuppa. The cafe is situated above Berridges jewellery shop. It is clean, the staff are discreet and efficient and on the whole I can't really find fault with it. However it is a bit pricey, £8 for macaroni cheese is in my opinion excessive. The sandwiches are also rather dear, however I will continue to pay it as there is nowhere else in town that offers better service. You get less than you pay for but until there are other cafes offering better ambience I will continue to feel just slightly taken advantage of.

As the title suggests, this restaurant is tucked away above the jewellery shop, and therefore a lot of people have probably walked by for years without noticing!Great food (especially the cakes!) and friendly staff - ticks all the boxes for a nice lunch or slice of cake in the heart of the town center.

*My updated review*Been visiting here for years & enjoyed having a pot of Coffee with good company!Now been diagnosed with an intolerance to Diary I'd just assumed due to it being 2015 & intolerances are becoming increasingly aware of now,that a lot of places would provide alternatives- Sadly noI now have to carry my own carton of Alpro...There is a lot of varieties on the market-Please add some diary alternatives to your menu!!!

Don't tell anyone else about this little haven. Delightful staff and great cakes - breakfast and lunch too. Regulars for several years - friendly and helpful staff serve freshly prepared tasty food. And you can browse the modern and vintage jewelry!

Small restaurant above Jewellers shop. Good food and friendly staff. Variety of desserts all of which are fantastic. Limited space so be sure to book.

Slightly different menu which has regular specials, good value and very friendly service, Good for lunch or coffee and great cakes

Often hear the words "hidden gem but this really is. Have many many times gone past this place in Dial lane and thought must try it. 3 years later did thinking oh it will be empty /quiet..no not at all must be Ipswich's best kept secret as full and busy with fabulous menu for such a tiny place, lovely staff, lovely food blows Pickwicks over the way(where we used to go till service became so poor) out of the water. Will definitely return. Lovely place

Searching for lunch in Ipswich? Want somewhere quiet? Tasty food? Then Berridges is the place to be. That is if it's not already full! Popped-in, on the off-chance that we could get a table, well what a find.

Had a lovely breakfast with my father in law after he braved a shopping experience. In his 70's it was a far more civilised experience than going into one of the many coffee shops in town - a pot of tea and beautifully cooked eggs and mushrooms with toast served by smiling staff and the atmosphere not stuffy! The cakes look amazing and the lunch menu very varied ....... a real find!

We have been regular visitors to Berridges Coffee Shop and can honestly say that the food is always very good, the selection of cakes is excellent, potion sizes are large so we always share one (honest!). The service has always been very good. Make sure you book a table as its very popular!

Berridges may not be offering a wide range but they serve some classic home cooked items with some nice fancy options if you want them. The specials change regularly and are all home cooked. The cakes/desserts are well worth the climb up the stairs and are a real treat. Staff look after you well. We notice there are many regulars who return week after week so it must be pretty good.

Berridges is a really nice coffee shop which is part of an independant, upmarket jewellers in the centre of Ipswich. Its a great place to take a break from shopping and relax for half an hour, the staff are always very pleasant and the menu unusual and well presented. For me its the best place to go in town. Unfortunately we dont go often as the extortionate parking costs in Ipswich generally mean that we go in, do whats necessary, and leave before the next increment of the parking meter. Ipswich Borough Council have much to answer for.

Tucked away above the divine jewellers that bears the same name, a friend and I popped up the stairs to this delightful but quite small restaurant for early afternoon tea, one of us had scones, jam and cream and the other a slice of lemon meriingue pie with our earl grey tea. Everything was home made and delicious. The waitress very friendly too. I have eaten lunch here too, and they make a variety of interesting open sandwiches to several special cooked dishes on the black board, in addition to the menu, but for lunch it is essential to book. The bonus too is browsing and sometimes being tempted to buy the truly beautiful jewellery on offer in the shop below. A lovely place to meet a friend, or read one of the magazines in the rack if you are dining on your own.. An individual and real 'Gem'..

My partner and I discovered this hidden gem yesterday whilst shopping in ipswich. A small cafe hidden away above a jewellers. Excellent homemade cakes and pastries. The salt beef open sandwich was wonderful, we look forward to returning again very soon.

Hidden in the upstairs of a Jewllers, Berridge is a great little place for breakfast, lunch and tea. The cakes are amazing, as is the coffee and hot chocolate. Had lunch yesterday- beef casserole was delicious and filling, whilst my tikka massala was (an unexpected find) rich and juicy- could hace done with a bit more sauce given the amount of rice, in my opinion. Had a gorgeous and huge Yule log for pudding.Very modestly priced too- I'd highly recommend it!