Espresso Lane in Cambridge

Super friendly proprietor. Coffee was good. The two toasties were tasty and the brownie was nice. Prices were spot on for the centre of Cambridge.

The best iced coffee I have ever had! The man who served me was so lovely as well. I will definitely be returning :)

If you’d like a great latte (not coffee flavoured milk like some chains claim to be latte) Espresso Lane is the place to go. Tasty brownies too. Also the kindest owner you can meet ever, thank you Engin!

Really lovely guy who made the best tasting ice latte I’ve ever had! Gave us some great recommendations as non-locals visiting Cambridge. Definitely recommend!

I stopped by Espresso Lane to grab a takeaway coffee and was really impressed. The staff were super friendly and even gave me some great tips about Cambridge. The coffee was really good too—definitely worth a visit!

Thank you very much. I liked it. . . He was a very kind person and suggested many nice places in Cambridge. The coffee & snack were yummy 😋 Highly recommended! Just drop by and say hello :)

Great espresso, in a typical English cafe, very good service!

Don’t order iced drinks here! Services are good. However, this is the first time in my life have an iced latte like this, you got to be kidding me🙃is this a scam?

Such a cute place!!! ❤️ tasty coffee, amazing staff 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 so friendly . Located on a little street so it doesn’t get too loud and busy (which is rare in this city) . Just a really nice place for a coffee

I love Espresso Lane! If you want coffee in Cambridge, you MUST go here. It’s the best coffee shop far and away. Some background: I was a graduate student at Cambridge from 2016/2017, and this coffee shop was always a sanctuary in between classes or whenever I was feeling down from the cold rainy weather. Everything about this place is special, starting with the owner. He gets to know you, makes you smile, and really offers a true, intimate customer service that is missing at most coffee shops these days. His banter is also hilarious and he really makes you feel completely at home and comfortable. Something special about him! Then, the coffee — some of the best I’ve had anywhere in the world. And super affordable… fantastic value. The ambience is also so nice as the coffee shop is off the bustling main streets and makes for a quiet sipping inside or outside. Yet still centrally located! I’m writing this review after being back in Cambridge 7 years later… and this place was my first stop! Perhaps that’s the takeaway and says all you need to know — can’t recommend Espresso Lane enough. -Alex Russell

I love Espresso Lane! If you want coffee in Cambridge, you MUST go here. It’s the best coffee shop far and away. Some background: I was a graduate student at Cambridge from 2016/2017, and this coffee shop was always a sanctuary in between classes or whenever I was feeling down from the cold rainy weather. Everything about this place is special, starting with the owner. He gets to know you, makes you smile, and really offers a true, intimate customer service that is missing at most coffee shops these days. His banter is also hilarious and he really makes you feel completely at home and comfortable. Something special about him! Then, the coffee — some of the best I’ve had anywhere in the world. And super affordable… fantastic value. The ambience is also so nice as the coffee shop is off the bustling main streets and makes for a quiet sipping inside or outside. Yet still centrally located! I’m writing this review after being back in Cambridge 7 years later… and this place was my first stop! Perhaps that’s the takeaway and says all you need to know — can’t recommend Espresso Lane enough. -Alex Russell

A tiny coffee shop serving good coffee. Owner is super nice and friendly.

A tiny coffee shop serving good coffee. Owner is super nice and friendly.

Small but nicely done with excellent friendly service. So Cambridge

Lovely owner, cute vibe , amazing coffee. The iced americano is one of the best I've had anywhere and the view is lovely. Great spot to people watch , have a friendly chat and banter and enjoy high quality delicious coffee.

A very small plans with six outdoor tables tucked away in an alley for a bit of quiet in the city. Great freshly baked cake and smooth espresso. Very friendly service.

Little cafe with outdoor seating and good americano. They have 12oz (regular) and 16oz (large) coffee options.

Absolutely lovely little cafe, great view, delicious food, amazing coffee and very friendly man running it. Definitely recommend

Quality coffee and the nicest guy making it.

Really good coffee and lovely friendly staff/owner Don't bother going to a high street cafe

Such a joy to find a place like this – a perfect little spot to take a breather from the busy streets and crowds, while still being in the heart of the city. Good coffee, lovely peanut butter brownie, and the friendliest service from, I'm guessing, the owner, who, I can tell, runs the place with his heart truly in it. Definitely recommend, and I'll come back for sure.

At the heart of historic Cambridge but the on a tranquil small lane from the bustling throngs with a beautiful view of the church (and magnolia). Homemade food look amazing (Moroccan lamb stew and mocha brownie?!). Will come back to try them next time! And the items will rotate and change. Macchiato is pretty good. Topped with lovingly steamed foam. Despite the mixed reviews, the espresso today is pretty balanced. Strong, with a fresh acidity and not bitter at all.

What a fantastic little place! We were short on time and money, looking for an inexpensive lunch and found this little gem. A warm welcome from the owner with great coffee and toasties. Friendly chat and advice on where else to visit. Vegan and vegetarian options.

The only place in Cambridge I go for coffee

Lovely little small coffee shop with lovely vibes and regulars who are always willing to chat to pass the time. It's not an upmarket fancy coffee shop but it's cozy and the owner cares about what he does. Next time I'll have to try some of the tempting cakes that are out on display.

Good place for a take-away coffee. Fast service. I also like to stop and sit down when I have time. Good coffee, Mocha's great and cakes and food are fresh (nothing with the same shelf life as Buck Rodgers)

Unbelievably friendly service, beautiful atmosphere, coffee was so delicious. Practically put a smile on my face for the rest of the day

Great coffee and friendly owner

Lovely little coffee shop with reasonably priced coffee and cakes

Nice little spot to have brownie and coffee. The coffee was lovely and the owner was so friendly 🙂

Absolutely great coffee and great service. Highly recommend 🙏

Fantastic coffee, I can highly recommend if you are looking for delicious drink and nice chat.

The service was friendly, but it was the worst coffee I’ve ever had. Ordered an iced oat latte, it was foamy and slightly blended. The oat milk used tasted very bad, and overall tasted nothing like coffee at all. I threw the whole drink away, completely undrinkable. Sad to waste a drink and £4.

Picture this, a seven mile cycle ride on a Summers day into the beautiful City of Cambridge and when you arrive you get to order an Americano and a slice of banana cake and sit outside on a quirky Cambridge side street with views of lovely quirky buildings, peacefully watching the busy traffic go by somewhere at the end of the street. For me a little piece of heaven and I'm glad I found this place. The cafe owner was friendly and the coffee and cake delightful. Well recommended!

Nice and very central place to grab a good cup of coffee and hot chocolate. The owner is very friendly and you have a view of a small garden across the walkway.

My son found this wonderful place in the summer and raved about it. He then took my wife who said it was the best coffee she’d ever had. I’ve finally been too and they were both right! Wonderful coffee and cakes and fabulous service! Will return!

Came here and had a tasty filter, with friendly staff and a pleasant place to sit outside watching the world go by.

Popped in for a quick espresso whilst on a walk. Based on the reviews and ratings I was really expecting a great espresso. Unfortunately, the cup was really not that great. Over extracted, as can be evidenced in the amount of liquid nearly double what I would expect from an espresso. Overall very bad taste. Wouldn't recommend unfortunately. Nice spot nonetheless.

The most charming coffee shop in Cambridge. Owner is friendly , he seem to know all of his clients. Definitely coming back more often.

Elite coffee shop with excellent views. Brilliant food. Connoisseurs only.

This is my 'local' when I'm in Cambridge, so I've been here dozens of times. It's not just the coffee - which is well made, always - and it's not just the food - which is tasty and original, not pre-packed. It's the atmosphere of welcoming, the sense of a good place to take a well needed break. It's small. Tiny, really. Sometimes the best places are like that. But there's a seat or two outside, a view of the church, and good company to be had, even if you're not in a chatty mood. And if it's full, come back later. You'll be glad you did.

lovely service and cute place, but coffee was bad

This is the place to get your takeaway coffee in Cambridge! The owner is so lovely and approachable - it’s the reason I came back after my first visit, and now I won’t go anywhere else! P.S - the coffee is also lovely!

Great coffee. Excellent & friendly service!

Best coffee in Cambridge & friendliest barista you’ll ever come across. Spent almost every morning chatting and enjoying a brew at Espresso Lane.

Authentic and great coffee! Best coffee for us during our stay!

Lovely staff with some indoor seating. Plenty of gluten free options for food both sweet and savoury, strong cup of coffee too

Excellent coffee and very friendly service

Great coffee and friendly service

Friendly service but poor quality coffee

Nice coffee, friendly service, definitely worth a try

Lovely place, tucked away serving lovely food and drinks. Very friendly chap running the cafe

Another favourite for Cambridge morning if we are early before school. Quiet and funky, good coffee and always a treat to try.

Mocha was delicious, and such friendly service. Small tables outside are in a lovely setting. Will be back!

This little cafe is almost hiding in plain sight. Ended up spending some quality time enjoying an espresso and a yummy banana cake. These days I am spoiled for a choice of specialty beans, Espresso Lane offers just one selection (Hobson's choice kind of thing), still thoroughly enjoyed it!

Wonderful find. Hidden away but well worth a visit. Extremely friendly and great service. Food and drink were perfect. Great for a reasonably priced lunchtime meal. Highly recommend.

Lovely drinks. Food was fantastic! Toasted to perfection

Lovely cup of coffee from this place and the owner was super friendly.

A very warm welcome here. Friendly and service with a smile. Delicious coffee and great prices. I highly recommend popping in, cute coffee shop in a great location

Nice coffee, sensible price, lovely location all from a nice friendly guy.

Really good coffes and a good small selection of light meals. Owner run and very highly recommended.

Excellent drinks, great service. Lovely

Nice, simple coffee shop with some interesting food and a very welcoming proprietor.

This coffee shop is just off the main street and over looks the church yard. A few small outside tables available made it a pleasant place to stop for coffee. They have a range of snacks as well. Good service with real coffee cups brought to your table once ordered indoors .

Great little cafe - friendly owner, wonderful brownies, and fairly priced food!

Stopped off on a cold walk of Cambridge, the homemade spicy tomato soup was so good I had to go back and buy more to take home!

I was so happy I came across this place. The man who runs this place was friendly, welcoming and very helpful! My first choice was unavailable, and having said I was vegetarian, I was advised and suggested that I might like a particular alternative. The cheesy, veggie toasted baguette I was given was so fresh and delicious, I couldn’t have asked for more. It made such a refreshing change to go in a cafe and receive such positive customer service, and the food was worth it compared to paying an extortionate amount of money for something wrapped in plastic from Pret or Starbucks. Please go to this amazing place!

My sister, niece and I came across this wonderful café by chance today - and are so glad we did! We all had a delicious lunch - 2 x organic chicken broth, and 1 x tuna ciabatta toastie. Everything was definitely home-made - a slight wait for the food, but SO worth it! A really friendly owner, great music in the background, and a really happy, cosy café vibe - couldn't ask for anything more! We'll definitely be back on our next visit to Cambridge. 😊

Popped in for lunch after seeing the chalkboard sign at the end of the lane, and I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious and exactly what was needed on a rainy day, loved the music playing and the owner was very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Cambridge!

Lovely customer service. You can tell he works hard. Food was good. I liked the cozy atmosphere.

Lovely service. Great pit stop.

I don't live or work near Engin's lovely café, but I try and make a point of going from time to time. The coffee is always perfect, and the food simple and delicious, and brilliant value too. Do go - you'll be really glad you discovered Espresso Lane.

I've missed chats with the chap who runs this shop (who I believe is called Engin?) as I've been in lockdown and not allowed to come back to work. Delighted now I'm back to see he's reopened; the coffee's good, the baguettes and ciabatte are all nice and fresh (try the hummus and roasted vegetable one), the mocha brownie I had today was good, too, and the owner is just lovely. Whole-heartedly recommend supporting this tiny independent shop.

Lovely guy running the place. Reasonable prices for the centre and excellent coffee of every sort.

Am delighted to find that this little gem of a cafe has recently reopened - even if just on a take-away basis at the moment. Some of the best coffee in town, including iced options, and tasty baguettes, cakes and ice creams on offer as well. The owner is as cheerful and friendly as ever, in spite of the huge dip in trade, so if you are in the area do pop by to see if there is something to suit your taste.

We happened on this place today and so glad we did. A very emotional day for us as our dog was in the university vet hospital. The proprietor really cheered us up as we discussed disco and soul music which we love, whilst enjoying his excellent coffee and cake. This place is a little hidden gem in every sense and we hope to return. T & G

super friendly, love having a wee chat in there with the owner - and the coffee is top notch. great little place

Great coffee and lovely service. Would recommend.

Good coffee and stuff, really nice guy 😊☺😊

Lovely coffee and sandwich. Discussed the election between customers. Everything a local coffee shop should be.

Good service, food good and not expensive

Just popped in for the first time and had delicious spicy tomato soup for lunch. Perfect, unpretentious spot and a really warm welcome. Don't contribute to the marketing budget of global corporations, contribute to the local economy and support a great business.

Best coffee shop in Cambridge, amazing quality food for reasonable prices and customer service is always incredible

Have a great selection of coffees and teas, always busy so you know it's good! Didn't get to try the food but looked and smelled amazing.

Small but cosy place, nice coffee and great brownie, good location, decent prices and very friendly owner. All in all quite a good place to have a break!

Lovely fresh baguettes and cakes and refreshments to drink., owner is very friendly and chatty and prices are reasonable

Brilliant little coffee and sandwich shop. Delicious, simple food, and always bustling (take away is cheaper), with a few tables of locals eating in. Affordably priced, close to university buildings. The owner is also very knowledgeable about his products. I have life threatening peanut, soy, and shellfish allergies, and he was able to cater to me no problem. Gluten free options also available. No products currently served on today's menu had tree nuts in them, though I don't know whether that's always the case. I'll be coming back often!

Brilliant little coffee shop which does delicious coffee, cakes and baguettes. The owner is there from first thing in the morning to early evening and is always very welcoming and friendly. Recommended.

Lovely coffee, excellent baguette, beautiful brownie Extremely friendly staff. Will be going back again and again

El blanco plano era solo leche tibia sin textura en un trago de café.Primero intente aquí como cliente para llevar, pero no estoy seguro de que regrese

Lugar discreto y tranquilo. Perfecto para tomar un té o café acompañado de alguna pasta o tarta. Dueño muy simpático. Super recomendable si vienes a Cambrigde y quieres salir de las típicas cafeterías con nombres famosos

Small but the cakes and coffee are excellent. Plus the owner is a really nice guy.

Amazing lovely and cozy place, excellent coffe and great lemon cake

Best coffee and service in town!

The proprietor made our day, so did the excellent coffee.

Best coffee in Cam. Hands down.

Super friendly service, and dog friendly

Great coffee Great service You actually get a large for the price here in Cambridge and it's delicious! Super friendly service It's very small inside but I only get take outs so not a problem Highly recommended :)

Great tasting sandwiches and excellent customer service. It can be quite busy during lunch time so I would try to get in before noon :)

Met the owner who made me an exceptional cup of coffee. Loved meeting him and having a short chat. The coffee was value for money.