Crab Pot Cafe in North Norfolk

Very busy place and good food 👌

Amazing staff, warm, friendly and welcoming, just make it a really nice place to stop for a light bite. Crab of course is excellent, as are the sandwiches and breakfasts. Can't recommend strongly enough.

Lovely food, great atmosphere, and great service.

Lovely little cafe, with friendly staff and great food.

Nice little place that has fresh crab. Always worth a visit

We arrived cold and hungry just 25 mins before closing but were made to feel incredibly welcome and not rushed at all. Excellent freshly made crab sandwiches. The owner was friendly and welcoming and made us feel like nothing was too much trouble. Lovely cafe. Will definitely return next time we visit the area.

OK if your over 60 for the discount menu Wouldn't go there again ..ever

My and my partner popped into Crab Pot Cafe almost on the stroke of midday which is when this cafe stops offering the breakfast menu. The lady kindly accommodated our breakfast request which we placed quickly as we realised we were cutting it fine. The breakfast was not only tasty but also good value. We were both really hungry when we arrived and fully content when we left. The lady providing service on this Sunday was friendly and efficient, the cafe was nice and relaxed for the most part. Unfortunately towards the end of our visit, just after ordering another coffee around 2-3 groups of people entered the cafe with dogs. I really like dogs but they all started barking at each other with fairly shrill barks which was far from relaxing within the fairly small cafe environment. We drank our coffees and left shortly after due to this disturbance. I've only rated the cafe down ever so slightly due to understanding that this is not going to be the normal situation and realising how difficult this is for the staff/owners to be able to manage. I'd definetly return if in the area and I'm sure it is a massive rarity to encounter ill-behaved dogs (or moreso irresponsible dog owners!!) in this or any other establshment.

We visited the Crab Pot for breakfast, in search of some local Cromer crab, and we weren’t disappointed! Delicious crab salad, very fresh and nicely presented, and a veggie breakfast which was just right, hot and fresh. Lovely service and a very tastefully decorated place with little woollen crabs for sale too! Don’t miss this place when you visit Cromer.

Local crab served in a simple but classic way. Very friendly and a perfect lunch stop before a walk on the beach

Lovely food. Great friendly staff.

First time visitor to the cafe I had a jacket potato with Crab and the other half had sausage and mash. Food was very tasty and reasonably priced. Cafe was very busy and the atmosphere was good. Varied menu .Lots of choice Will look forward to our next visit

Always wanted a Crab sandwich in Cromer and definitely not disappointed. The staff were excellent 👌

Today was the first time we have visited the Crab Pot Cafe. The staff were lovely and the food is excellent (full English breakfast) a humble but accomplished café. Will definitely be be visiting here again when in the area! Prices were very competitive.

It took over 20 minutes to make a simple sandwich when it was almost empty and it was way overpriced the lady who served us was pleasant and polite but would not reccomend

If you want a crab sarnie, be prepared for a wait, or disappointment if the crab boats haven't caught enough.

We visited today for a tea and a coffee. It was about 2.30pm. The lady serving told us they had sold out of crab. The drinks cost us £5.00 and they were brought to the table. I enquired if a ladies restroom was available but unfortunately there are no facilities on site. We paid and left the cafe in search of toilet facilities.

Right in the centre of Cromer. Very friendly and great food.

Cute cafe serving English fayre, fresh crabs, sandwiches and lunch eateries. Good selection of cakes. Well priced.

The food was lovely the best crab sandwich I've ever had Was recommended by a Cromer girlfriend from the 70s it was a lovely place for a friendly reunion the wife came too

A cozy looking cafè that has no toilet facility. Ordered a crab sandwich to go which took around 15 minutes to make!. Finally when i got the sandwich it was very basic, bread was thin with very little filling. Quite annoyed that i was charged £7.95 for such a boring tasteless sandwich, for that price i would have expected something a little more worthy of the price!!!

Really lovely, fresh food and excellent service. They allow dogs, which was great for us too.

Friendly and helpful staff, could make any sandwich gluten free so wide choice to eat

Crab was superb and friendly staff

Excellent and friendly service, the sandwiches were top notch and the prices were very agreeable. Will definitely be back next time we're in Cromer.

Didn't actually eat here. Apart from the fact that they don't have toilets and said they didn't have a table for 5( until a customer said they were leaving and we could have their table) the main reason was that they'd sold out of crab( around 145pm) and we were told to visit another day. Unfortunately that won't be possible as we're on holiday and staying 45 mins away. We did find crab at a nearby cafe though.

Friendly little spot with great sandwiches.

Delicious crab sandwich (comes with homemade coleslaw, salad and crisps) and english breakfast. Very friendly owner. Definitely recommend!!

A warm and friendly welcome along with a well filled crab sandwich and a pot of tea. Just what I needed. The crab sandwich was a delight and a rare treat.

Lovely cafe, good quality food and an excellent service.

Lovely friendly cafe in cromer, came twice during a long weekend in the area, i like a full english but couldnt eat it all both times, lovely breakfast.

Coffee was very good but there was no crab much to the dissapointment of my travelling companion.

Delicious fresh food and at great price

Very nice little cafe. Good selection of food and drinks.

Great crab sandwiches for lunch today (we missed them earlier in the week as we got there too late).

Bloody lovely..best crab sandwich iv ever had.🤤🤤 We will be back next time we are in Cromer 😍

Order not fully fulfilled sandwich ok staff nice

Lovely friendly lady. Delicious shops and crab salads.

Fantastic. Friendly good food and great coffee and tea. Lots of tea choices and we thought good value. Tables are sanitised between each set of customers.

Lemon and poppy seed cake was amazing 😋

What a gem of place ,food really tasty, good value, staff really nice 👌

Very busy. cant comment on the food, but the coffee was good staff di well considering how busy it was

Had the toasted tuna panini with a reg coffee, came hasty and tasty.

Delicious Cromer crab sandwiches 😋

Delicious crab at great prices, very friendly staff and a good atmosphere by the sea. What's not to like?

Have just visited the crab pot and had the full English, 2 bacon,2 sausage ,2eggs , beans ,tomato , mushrooms ,fried potatoes and 2 toast , very tasty, beautifully cooked and all for £8.50 real value for money , would recommend this little gem

Love this little cafe,food always good.

Fabulous crab sandwiches. Lovely friendly staff

A warm welcome awaits, when our order was taken the dog was also offered a drink, which was appreciated. A number of Locals/Regulars were visiting while we were there, always good!!!! The Crab Salad was very good, a beautiful fresh crab, also enjoyed the crispy potatoes. Good coffee! Also noted that a Slimming World Breakfast was on the menu, great idea!! Friendly service.

Lovely food and lovely people x

Very tasty food.Frandly atmosfere

Had crab platter really nice and cafe Is dog friendly owner made a fuss of our dog

Excellent little cafe Good choice at reasonable prices

Nice little cafe, breakfast was average (no black pudding or bubble, prices seemed highish Our waitress was obviously having a bad day tutting and glowering as my partner and I shared a joke. The owner and other waitress seemed fine.

On our first visit here they had run out of crab so we had the slow-cooked beef stew with cobbler, plus the chilli, which were both good, especially the beef stew. We returned today at 12 00 to try and make sure we had crab and it was so worthwhile coming back. We had crab cakes and the crab platter. Both were delicisous, well worth the return visit. The crab had sold out by 12 45, so if you want crab make sure you come early!

Can't rate crab pot café high enough. Go and give it a try.

It is cool cafe i and i like the cafe

Great little place , food was superb , price was very reasonable and I will be going back for more. Very friendly staff , good service too.

Lovely little cafe clean and good breakfast

Fantastic takeaway crab sandwich

My husband had a Cromer crab sandwich and he wasn't disappointed. He enjoyed ever mouthful. Definitely worth a visit.

Very nice atmosphere and dog friendly, menu seemed very reasonable.

Lovely little cafe, food and drink were excellent quality and the staff were polite and welcoming. The vegetable lasagne , fish finger sandwich, jacket potatoe and courgette and pumpkin burger was yummy. Looking forward to coming again. Thank you

A lovely welcome and fab brekkie!

Good food. Value for money. Helpful and friendly place. Excellent home made food.

Nice quiet cafe the owner was welcoming and friendly lovely food and not bad prices

We went here for lunch and got the last two crab sandwiches. Delicious and very well presented with salad and crisps.

Excellent Crab salad and crab cakes.. Good prices. Friendly staff. Lovely cafe

Very good locally sourced English breakfast. So good I popped back a couple of days later for another.

Fantastic crab salad and crab platter. Great service and friendly staff.

Great food including the crab, speedy lunch service, polite and kind servers, central location, enjoyed my time there. Their picnic basket offer is something I'll take up in the future

A marvellous little establishment in the heart of Cromer. My Wife, young Son, and myself took the opportunity to dine here for brunch and could not have been more pleased. We were greeted as soon as we walked in by the staff and even some regulars who were already enjoying their meals. Everyone seemed genuinely friendly and the service was attentive. A high chair was offered and supplied right away without us even having to ask. They obligingly provided my Son’s dish as soon as it was ready, and were very kind in providing extra plates/cutlery to accommodate the typical toddler eating style. The coffee and tea are most palatable and responsibly sourced with the meals comprising as far as possible of locally sourced produce. The cake/sweet treat selection was equally good with a respectably sized slice of chocolate cake being enough to finish off the meal for all three of us. The lunch and picnic menu looked inviting, although we sadly could not stay for a double fixture. I shall certainly have The Crab Pot at the top of my list should I find myself peckish in Cromer anywhere from breakfast through lunch. I would heartily recommend this café to anyone looking for unpretentious, but modern locally-sourced food, good coffee, and a warm welcome.

This is a brilliant cafe. The owner warmly welcomed us (4 adults, 3 children and a weary dog) on a really hot day. We all had fresh crab. Delicious. The homemade cakes are ruinously good - but better than the great food and reasonable prices was the outstanding service. Keep it up.

Stumbled across this great little cafe on a recent visit to Cromer . Fantastic place with great food . Couldn't fault the place and highly recommend 👌

Very friendly atmosphere, used by local people, food was good, only downside was the one teabag in the pot, needed two

What an absolutely fantastic little cafe. We visited after conducting a google search and weren’t disappointed. We had to wait a few minutes for an empty table but the owner kept us informed during our wait. The crab was fresh, tasted amazing, and was very reasonably priced. The owner was very friendly too and I had a good chat with him.

Had a very delicious crab salad here today, generous portions couldn't fault anything, best I've ever had. Yummy 😍 going back for the crab platter tomorrow 💕

Highly recommend this cafe. We were made to feel very welcome by the owner and staff. Service was excellent to our party of 9 plus 2 dogs. The crab platter was awesome, fresh and delicious. My party all enjoyed their full English breakfast and eggs benedict. It was so good that we returned for our 2nd day in Cromer. The cakes looked delicious, this place is certainly on my list to visit next time we're in the area. Thank you.

£7 for a crab sandwich that lots like a Boots Sandwich. Absolutely ripped off, disgusted.

What a lovely little cafe. Popped in for lunch while on holiday and had the best crab sandwich. Good menu choice for other things if crab isn't your thing, but if it is I would recommend. Staff really friendly too, great place.

Had to wait outside due to social distancing. But that has to be a good thing. A very enjoyable lunch.

Go to Cromer, visit this lovely cafe and select a dish with locally caught crab, of which there are many dishes to choose from. Fabulous staff, fabulous food and great service and value.

Really lovely lunch, we were to full to fit the cake in but they looked delicious!!

Still by far the best value breakfast in Cromer. Quality ingredients, well cooked, nicely presented and superb for £5.50 (the half-size, though a larger version is available) I shall be back again very soon!!

Delicious crab sandwiches! Decent price, not rammed and busy like down on the sea front. Lovely staff and very nice little cafe.

It's all been said before, but the Crab Pot Cafe deserves it saying again. Great food, excellent service and right in the centre of town. Even if you're not a fan of seafood the menu offers plenty of alternative options. Do yourself a favour and take some time out of your day to pop in for a tasty treat.

We visited for a late lunch and were relieved that there was still crab sandwiches available. Served beautifully with a side salad garnish - filled us up till evening. Excellent quick service and friendly owner. Scrummy cakes too. Our little dog enjoyed his sausage. Tea served in teapot. Definitely recommend.

Great crab sandwiches - not cheap but well filled.

A cozy local cafe with a small menu, we went there for the crab sandwiches and were not disappointed. We went back for more the next day ... one of the high points of our trip to Cromer.

There was no crab left when i went, proof that it was freshly caught and so only available when the catch was good. I still got a good meal. Fishfinger sandwich served with sidesalad and some crisps. Quite a central location, near carpark and sea front. Tables covid-spaced so limited capacity inside. Otherwise take away. A nice family-run independent feel to it.

We frequent this establishment most weeks and have always been more than satisfied. The food is great and the owner, Mike, is a pleasant and thoroughly nice & friendly person. With reference to some reviews, people should realise that, unlike apples, plums, pears etc crabs are not picked from trees. They are live creatures (well they were before being served in a restaurant!!!) and like all things taken from the sea the supply is not endless and diminishing. If you're unlucky and no crab is available choose something else from the menu, it's all good. Some people who write bad reviews should have a look at themselves first before they criticise others!

Fantastic wee cafe with very welcoming staff and a great menu. Great value for money and lots of crab options (if catch has been good). Good well prepared and delicious I recommend the fish finger sandwich if you are not having crab

I visited and had the full English breakfast and a pot of tea. It was excellent and fresh local produce was used.The staff were friendly and polite and provided a really good service. Upon my visit their toilet was closed, so the nearest one was at the visitors centre, which was a shame. Would definitely recommend the breakfast though.

We recently visited Cromer and whilst there we ate lunch at The Crab Pot Cafe.Although we had to queue outside for 15 minutes until a table became available due to the current Covid-19 restrictions I am glad that we did.The proprietor was very polite and friendly, so I don't understand where the negative comments posted by another reviewer regarding his rudeness have come from!!The food was prepared and served very promptly I ordered the crab platter and my wife opted for the crab rostis.Both dishes were well presented accompanied by ample portions of salad with tasty dressing.This was one of the best launches we've had, and I would thoroughly recommend this establishment.If you ever visit Cromer please eat here, you will not be disappointed with the food.

Excellent crab dishes at reasonable prices.

My wife and I had different crab lunches. We sat by the window and were impressed by the food, service and hygiene. Prices were very reasonable too.

This cafe is an absolute gem. It may only be small but packs a punch with its excellent choice of offerings.My wife had the Cromer Crab sandwich and I had a bacon, brie and cranberry panini, both were served with a small salad, a portion of homemade coleslaw and some crisps. The quality of both was excellent as was the service offered.Well worth a visit if in Cromer

We have been to the crab pot cafe 8 times over two years on our visit to Cromer, we have never been disappointed by the quality of the crab sandwich, the safety measures are very good, will be going again in November.

We searched for the recommended place to eat crab in Cromer and this place popped up. On arrival we were ignored and told nothing of the menu availability. After sitting for a few minutes and being ignored while the guy wiped our table, I got up to order to be told that they would come over (again not mentioned previously). A sign was put on the window next to us that said ‘crabs in short supply’, after hearing the owner say to the table next to us that there were only crab sandwiches we got up to leave. It was at this point he finally came to the table - we said, sorry but we were going to order the crab platter as we wanted full crab, his response? ‘Good luck!’ And walked away!! SO RUDE. I understand that the menu can change and crab may not be available always (however it was 12noon so not late in the day), so this isn’t the issue - but the attitude of the guy serving was horrendous and rude. His manor suited the atmosphere in the cafe to be honest... Anyway, looks like our luck was in as we walked around the corner and immediately into Hot Rocks where we had delicious crab for lunch.

We arrived at the café ordered drinks, to Then be told there was no crab, by this point we already had drinks so couldn't really just leave so ordered sandwich however they had also ran out of ham!. The sandwiches we ordered were ok. I would suggest having a proper sign made to put on the door when you run out of crab there was a small sign hasn't written which was not clear.