Bould Brothers Coffee in Cambridge

Ripper little coffee shop. Delightful service and tasty pastry. Pretty decent coffee, too. Keen to get back, time and geopolitics permitting. Strong latte, piccolo and Oat Chai. From Melbourne, Oz

The coffee is very delicious... I tried flat white, mocha and bacalo I recommend trying

Lovely little coffee shop with upstairs seating. Staff are incredibly kind and helpful. Hot chocolate was excellent 10/10 and beautiful presentation - my oat cortado was great and well dialled in.

Fortunately we had a £25 gift voucher. How can a coffee shop justify £29 for 2 x coffee, cake and a sandwich? The food was good but only 2 choices of sandwich? We had to ask to get the table cleared. We asked for decaffeinated coffee but only later we realised they had given us regular coffee and had a very bad night's sleep.

A Cambridge classic that’s fallen from grace - Tatler effect/resting on their laurels, one can say. Very loud music and cramped space—want a subdural hematoma and ready to be actively discriminated against since you’re above 5’3? Try using their inaccessible loos! Pastries are mediocre — guess what, you’re in Paddington station in London for the expected prices. Sorry did I say loud music yet? Couldn’t remember my own thoughts over their loud, mediocre selection. One to avoid if you value your senses.

Extremely nice staff and perfect cozy study spot! Highly recommended The coffee tastes amazing as well

Very nice. But recently, too many little flies. Can't something be done? They are annoying to everyone. Thanks!

Best oat flat white I think I’ve ever had. I’ll dream about this coffee. No sugar needed. Comes in a very small cup so feels doable to have a second coffee after (or before if journeying into Cambridge). Cost: £4.30 I read the baristas are trained for 6months and if that’s true, it shows. It also took a few minutes for it to come out, they really take their time. I lovvvve the vibes here. Inside has a chill, indie, boho feel with candles, sanded wood furniture, and beautiful art and oil paintings. I took my coffee to go but this is a great atmosphere to dine in and make art, write, journal, be creative. Cant wait to come back! I also want to try the potion, their take on a non caffeinated chai latte. And maybe a pastry.

Flat white goes hard, danish was just okay

Excellent coffee, but it's now £4.30 for a takeaway drink. I understand it's a premium product, but I'm not sure how sustainable these prices are long-term.

Pretty average and on the expensive side. Nice setting and there is seating upstairs as well. The cinnamon bun wasn’t too moist and tasty, nothing to write home about. The latte was actually quite disappointing given the good reviews of the place - mostly tastes of milk and lacks any distinctive coffee taste.

•£4.10 for a flat white (overpriced). •coffee served too hot. •Barely any seats and crammed inside. •Fly infestation.

Friendly staff and delicious coffee

Great coffee and popular with locals and visitors! They have all the standard espresso based drinks and filter coffee. They also have non coffee drinks and have milk alternatives! The pistachio pastry is amazing! They also have seating on the second floor and a toilet on the third. Good place for studying or reading.

Small but nice coffee and croissant

This is the prettiest little coffee shop in Cambridge, I almost didn’t write a review because of the impulse to gate keep. The people working here are the nicest ever.

They serve absolutely good coffee and pastries. However I recomment take away or eating outside instead. Their 1st floor feels dirty and has lots of flies.

Fantastic latte. As good or better than Monmouth.

All of the coffees that came out looked incredible - super clean latte art which tells me they know what they’re doing! I ordered a cappuccino with oat milk (an industry standard) and my coffee didn’t look appetizing at all (see picture). The first one I send back because it was boiling hot, which tells me they overheated the oat milk. I asked for another one, which they kindly gave, which looked the exact same. The coffee itself wasn’t bad but didn’t taste interesting or even had a distinctive flavor profile. I think as a barista you should be able to properly steam and pour oat milk, but I give 3 starts because all the other (cow milk) coffees that came out looked a lot better

This is my top pick for having a classic coffee and a chill atmosphere! Me and boyfriend absolutely love it! On my way to work I often get a delicious flat white!

We had a flat white and an iced latte, both of which were incredible and just the way we liked them. However, I noticed small flies flying around the shop. We initially planned to sit downstairs, but the number of flies was too much for me, so we moved upstairs. We ate half of a croissant and then realized there was a fly on it. We informed the staff, and the staff member apologized and offered us another pastry or coffee. We opted for the coffee. She handled the situation with kindness, which we appreciated. However, I felt that if there were a significant number of flies around the shop, something should have been done about it. The photo I posted of a wall with flies was taken upstairs, where the situation wasn't as bad, but imagine five times more of these in a smaller space while you're trying to enjoy your coffee downstairs. It's not exactly pleasant. Lastly, there were four ladies working downstairs. They weren’t very busy, yet no one cleared the dirty cups and plates on our table from the previous customers until our coffees arrived.

Beautiful service, amazing Cold Brew with nice view. I really appreciated the clean facilities, where the toilet paper was in “v” shape and hand towel was so nice to touch.

Ice latte isn't that good and I paid 4.8

They brew their cold brew in house, which was a nice surprise compared to other shops’ prepackaged concentrate. The staff was also very friendly and super helpful! Best coffee experience in Cambridge so far!

Fun location and great drinks. The barista were up for a short genuine conversation! Really enjoyed our time and got a second cup on our way out!

First time at Bould Brothers and the coffee was fantastic! Awesome service by Heidi and Suzie, totally recommend 💯

Both coffee and staff are super nice. Have been revisited here for a couple of times during my trip.

When you order a bread filled with pistaccio, you expect the pistaccio to be creamy inside. Here, it's not, you get a bit of chocolate inside and bits of pistaccio on top. Far from what's promised.

What world did I transport to where it’s £4.50 for a SMALL coffee. Even the rip off juggernaut Starbucks has the decency to charge this for a large.

The ladies making coffee keep chitchatting and never focus on making coffee. She made 2 coffees with 1 milk jug and did not even split the milk, the first cup she gave was full while mine was only half a portion, so inconsistent! I am disappointed and never expected this quality at this price.

One of the best coffee places in Cambridge - artisan coffee is amazing, people are nice and friendly and - even if there are only a few sitting places in the shop itself - the nearby Round Church location is amazing. If only there were more sitting places in the area - but altogether a cool and unique place!

I stayed in Cambridge for 5 days and I went to this coffee shop every single day! Why? Because it’s excellent! It’s the first coffee shop to open early in the morning (8am) on the Main Street. The service is fantastic but the best part is…obviously their coffee! My latte was consistently delicious every morning. Creamy, sweet and flavorful. What a great find! I did try a few other coffee shops in Cambridge but this one was by far the best one!

Nice coffee, and friendly staff, but inside it’s a little small and oddly decorated. Plus the room was full of tiny flies which was a little off-putting.

Had an espresso, Chinese medicine taste better. Would give 0 stars for food.

Byunga Nyumyo Manyuayuyo, there is a bug living in the middle of nowhere.

I had my best iced latte here. The staffs are so nice. The space is small and cozy. Highly recommend 🫶

Great place , good quality coffee and the bakes are pretty good. Cramped however with lack of seating and people just putting their bags on empty seats instead of being courteous and sharing. Shoutout to the staff though - very personable and friendly

We enjoyed sitting outside this small café on a warm morning for a light breakfast. We were surprised to find Portuguese custard tarts in the display case. We enjoyed these for breakfast with coffee and green tea. It was all good quality but a little expensive at £14.90.

The best coffee in Cambridge. If you're looking for something a little different (and caffeine free) I can't recommend The Potion highly enough. Staff are always friendly, and the cakes and pastries are delicious. It's a small venue so don't expect to find a table if you go in a large group, but it is a perfect city centre spot.

We visited from London. The cappuccino was amazing and I would def return, however I find it a little pricy for over £4.

One of my favourite haunts from when I was a student - the coffee is hard to beat! One of the best flat white/iced coffees I’ve had and I always come back here whenever I visit

Good coffee and cake. Friendly staff.

More coffee than food, great vibes always super busy so have to wait a little bit for takeout but it’s worth it

Great little coffee shop with a lovely chilled vibe serving great coffee and pastries , great place to grab a quick snack or sit down and enjoy the atmosphere

Great coffee served in a friendly atmosphere , well done!!!

Returned to Bould Brothers Coffee's inaugural branch for a delightful coffee latte with oat milk and honey on a sunny day. Once again, the experience was thoroughly enjoyable. The cozy ambiance provided the perfect setting for catching up with a friend. Their coffee never disappoints; it's consistently delicious. 🤤

Excellent coffee with friendly staff.

OK - so maybe it’s unfair as it’s a coffee place - but nearly £4 !!! (3.80) for a small and lukewarm tea was very poor value for money. Yes I should have taken it back but queue was massive. TL;DR buy your tea somewhere.

Always greatest customer service and strong good coffe.

Expensive coffee but excellent coffee, can you put a price on the hit of caffeine that 'The Magic' offers? Probably one of the best places for coffee in Cambridge.

If this is Cambridge’s best coffee shop, then poor Cambridge. Called in to buy some ground espresso coffee. There were only two choices of beans and I chose Hard Lines coffee. The girl serving was quite grumpy throughout the transaction and I made the mistake of asking her if they used a burr grinder. She didn’t know what that was, which surprised me. The hard lines coffee was £15 per 250g, so not at the cheap end of the spectrum. Tried the coffee when we got home and we have agreed as a family, it’s the worst coffee we’ve tasted. So, Bould Brothers is not great for service, staff knowledge or coffee quality. So, I really can’t understand how it gets good feedback at all.

The coffee was fine, but a friend of a worker or maybe the owner pushed in line, and when I confronted them, they claimed they were not a customer only to walk off with a coffee before we were even asked for our order. Waited for over 15 minutes because of this.

This is a really aesthetically pleasing cafe, it's a great place to work, staff are extremely friendly and I'm not really into coffee but I've been told by friends that the coffee is actually good too! What's there not to love, I wish they were open 24/7 but maybe that wouldn't be good for my bank account

£4.30 for tiniest cappuccino which was more of a latte Only visited because usual coffee shop wasn’t open Absolute rip off and poor barista

They do cold brew. And do it right!

Absolute dinky gem of a place in Cambridge! Flat white tasted absolutely gorgeous. They have a special drink called The Potion which js a take on Chai latte with Rooibos not black tea which was divine ☺️ Would 100% recommend the pain au pistachio 👍 Personally, the highlights of this place were the art decorations + the choice of music and the ladies who served us amazing coffee. Thank you both!!! ❤️

I can only recommend the Bould Brothers Cafe. Absolutely cute coffeeshop in a small narrow house. The coffee was very tasty, only the steaming of the oat milk didn't work properly (pictured) and could be improved. On the other hand, the cow's milk flat white was delicious and the cinnamon bun tasted great as well. You don't really expect it, but the second floor is a great place to sit and it's not as crowded as the first floor, which I found very pleasant. The two girls at the counter were very relaxed and courteous. Keep up the good work!

Awesome coffee and amazing cakes

Fabulous coffee and great customer service

I was walking and always wondering its small have 2 floors , luckily i found a place and tried it can understand why its crowded , mostly i have 3-4 coffees a day for me i can tell it can be one of the best in Cambridge , i had Flat White and enjoyed it was great

My favourite coffee spot when I’m home! Staff are always really nice, coffee is good and a cute little spot.

This is simply the best coffee in Cambridge - nothing to add on that, just the best! Pastries and sandwiches are available. I love both of their locations: the one near the Round Church and St. John's College for the views and the one in Regent Street for the ambience of the place itself.

Certainly one of the best coffshops in Cambridge. Good quality coffee and excellent latte art, however my flat white was a little weak, not sure if due to the recipe or not dialling in correctly, it was a Sunday morning at around 11am. Pastry was delicious, service and atmosphere excellent.

Best coffee in Cambridge, they always have vegan cakes too!

I had hot chocolate here. Very tasty and the ambience is amazing

This café my favorite in Cambridge! Super friendly staff and coffee is sooooo good. I came here here three times during my short visit to Cambridge, morning cheeky cup of coffee made me rlly happy. Second floor is perfect for morning journaling and reading or relaxing with a friend 🖤

My magic stamp doesn't work on android phone oppo and the staff just wastes time when I ask for it to be used.

This place is so warm and cosy. Coffee is so great. I love flat white and latte there. They have upstares facility to sit & have coffee.

Much smaller than the other shop (literally only six chairs) downstairs, but same wonderful coffee. The Indian beans are such a surprise— rich, creamy latte with chocolaty, caramel, and nutty flavors. I haven’t tried beans from this region before and would be interested to taste more rare finds :) — Lovely piccolo with deep aroma. Really appreciate the art in this tiny cup. The baristas are super friendly despite the busy orders.

Lovely latte, ambience and friendly staff. Nice place to work, study and catch up with friends and family. Laptop friendly with chilling music.

I have come here on two occasions. Both times I had the white hot chocolate, which is sublime.

£4.10 for a cappuccino No keep cup discount No student discount Instead try Michaelhouse, the Locker or Harveys which are of equal quality and cheaper, plus they have discounts for students & if you byo cup

One of the Excellent coffee around Cambridge. Ordered Piccolla, rich flavor. Very friendly and amazing service. Must go for coffee in Cambridge center.

My favorite cafe in Cambridge! I almost forgot the exchange rate and spent all the money on their coffee. I’m addicted…but their coffee is worth the price.. FYI they have cozy upstairs, but there is no wifi for now.

Lovely little place class staff and coffee ☕

I really don't recommend 'the potion' , it's a very expensive small chai latte, I was hoping that it would be very tasty as it's from bould brothers but it tastes very similar to the powdered chai latte you can get from the super market

Nice coffee and.buns but toilet was put of.order which isn't acceptable

Creative and tasty coffee and tea selections with delicious pastry offerings. Counter seating inside and a few tables outside. Nice place to stop for a brew while touring historic Cambridge.

It would be nicer if people who work here chat with each other less and more focus on serving faster!

Oat latte was horrible. Ordered a blueberry vegan bakewell which was supposed to be dairy free and had a flare up. Sat outside and it smelled of sewage. All of this and still had to pay over £8.

The coffee at Bould Brothers is very consistent, which would be good if you like their coffee. Personally I find it much too acidic with an almost fruity vegetable flavour. The decor in both their cafes is quite grotesque and discordant which also makes the overall experience a little distasteful. The staff are however very friendly, and the pastries are good!

Thoughtfully decorated. Super quality coffee. Tables upstairs. I have not tried the pastries, but they look lovely. Friendly, professional service.

Tiny and very cosy coffee shop Staff were so welcoming as you walked in, this alone brings a smile to your face and that is not easy to find these days Seated upstairs in a tiny space, seats and tables close but we didn’t mind if you do want your own space maybe not the place for you but if you are social it’s perfect Coffee was excellent and pastries even better Thank you to all the staff it was a pleasure to visit today

This tiny cafe is incredibly popular and a bit of a squeeze!! Fab coffee and pastries and the staff were friendly and helpful. We managed to find seats at the window bar and they have 2 outside tables. A very popular destination - people queuing and willing to wait.

Best coffee in town 😋! Love the interior design ❤️

"Bould Brothers Coffee" sets a new standard with the best coffee I've ever had. The unparalleled richness and flavour make every sip an exquisite experience. A must-try for coffee aficionados!

From the moment I walked in, the beaming smiles and welcome I received made me feel at ease immediately. I was expecting slightly pretentious ‘artisan’ arrogance (its a UK top 50 coffee house featured in Tatler and Vogue) but what I got was a relaxed, warm and seemingly very genuine ‘hi there, how are you, how can I help’?…… So many places underestimate the power of this basic human kindness and customer service. Great coffee (goes without saying and the reviews don’t lie!) but the welcome is what really sold it to me.

I only drink decaffeinated coffee, having waited a long time to get served I was then informed their decaffeinated coffee grinder had broken so they had no decaffeinated coffee. I then consoled myself by buying a cinnamon roll for myself and an almond croissant for my wife- both pastries were as dry as a dog biscuit and were put in a nearby bin - with hindsight we should have fed them to pigeons so as not to waste them. To rub salt into the wound it’s extortionate and two dry pastries cost about £8. I shall never return.

Used to take out often but decided to stay despite arrogant staff coffee were not good one too bitter one too weak That’s it will not come back !

£4.10 for this pitiful flat white

Great baristas and a darn fine latte. A magical find - I was in coffee heaven. This is the mana of bean brewing and if I lived in Cambridge I’d go to Bould Brothers every morning.

Delicious coffee, friendly and very kind staff.

Probably best latte in Cambridge

Nice place to grab a quick coffee or tea. There is a small selection of pastries to choose from which taste lovely.

Tiny cafe near the Union with lovely cakes

Un excelente café pero es un lugar pequeño. La atención fue excelente

Small and very cozy little Coffee place with seating upstairs. The service was very nice and my coffee arrived quickly with beautiful latte art. It tested very smooth and good, but was a bit to weak for me personally. I paid 4.10£ for a cappuccino.

My experience working on a laptop in this coffee shop left me feeling uncomfortable. While the decor was quite nice and I enjoyed the delicious pain au pistachio croissant, it wasn't an ideal place for extended work sessions. The coffee, although tasty, came in small cups, and the lack of Wi-Fi was a downside. One major issue that stood out was the abundance of flies, with 50-100 of them buzzing around on the upstairs floor. This made it difficult to concentrate and was quite off-putting. Additionally, the small ceilings and the size of the toilet were not very accommodating. However, it's worth noting that the staff were actually very kind and sweet, which was a positive aspect of my visit. Overall, the coffee shop had its merits with good food and aesthetics, but the presence of numerous flies and some other inconveniences made it less than ideal for a productive work environment.

Excellent coffee, delicious croissant, and extremely friendly staff. Not to forget that this place is a little jewellery box in the middle of town.

Delicious coffee. One of the best I've tasted. Made my day when I had the first sip. Not too expensive either.☕