Farmcafe in Suffolk Coastal

We had an outstanding lunch here today. We were just driving past and stopped in for some lunch. Everything about the experience was top quality: The sandwiches were made with fresh-baked bread and absolutely filled with high quality meats and salad. The ‘freshly squeezed to order’ orange juice was divine. The pot of tea came with an extra teabag and a promise of extra boiling water if needed. The staff were helpful, smiley and attentive. All in all, a wonderful experience. 10/10.

We had a bad experience here a few years ago but as we were passing we thought we'd give them another chance... shouldn't have bothered. The staff here seem to not want to serve you, there is no eye contact as they walk past you again and again without acknowledging your existence. One woman who was clearing tables was doing just that and totally oblivious that we were waiting to be served. We waited at the table while time and time again we were ignored, in the end we got up and left...I doubt they even noticed. We don't mind waiting if the staff are busy but when four of them are behind the counter instead of serving paying customers it's unacceptable. At least they didn't get our money this time (and never will)

Popped in for a snack at lunchtime chose a ham and cheddar sandwich. Was made with lovely fresh bread and contains thick cut ham and chunks of cheddar. Helpful staff and dog friendly as well.

Second time in coming and this place didn't disappoint. Lovely breakfast had vegan and Suffolk. Great farm shop next door too would come again if in area

Marvellous! Extremely good food and impeccable service. The avocado smash was superb. Great outside seating area with a nice view. Coffee was wonderful. Highly recommend!

Have seen reviews of this place so we decided to try it. My wife and myself and our two granddaughters (20s not children) and their dog. Plenty of parking. Welcomed by a young gentleman, very friendly, who showed us to a table. There is also the option of outside tables. The Lunch menu is quite diverse with vegetarian choices if required. There isn't a 'kids menu' as such, but there is the option of smaller portions of the main menu and sandwiches etc. Ideal for children or people who want a smaller meal. The food was excellent. Much of it is locally sourced. Service was prompt, but not at the expense of serving 'warmed up' food. The portions were more than adequate. The cost of the meal was very good just under £60 for the four of us including tea and soft drinks. We will definitely visit again.

We had great service and delicious breakfasts on our final day in Suffolk. Admittedly the food was on the pricey side but for sheer convenience and quality we found this to be a perfect spot to pull over. Two of us had the small vegan breakfast, one the small Suffolk breakfast and one the full size Suffolk breakfast and we couldn’t fault the experience. I think the vegan breakfasts were really good value given the quantity of avocado on the plate. Great coffee, delicious chilled chai latte and freshly squeezed orange juice topped it all off. Our dog even had a treat from one of the waitresses. Fabulous!

What an unexpected find. Great menu - the veggie hash was blooming delicious and the portion ENORMOUS. Bring your appetites. No booking but the small wait in a chatty queue is well worth it.

Great service. Quality produce. Lovely restaurant. 10/10 the breakfast was excellent and we will go again. Dog friendly too😀

It used to be really good visiting here but not anymore. Different staff, mostly very young and a condensed menu..waited 50 mins for our food so read all the papers and listened to the young staff gossiping about the customers and not in a good way! Our drinks were fast to turn up but no good without food! The food was mediocre when it arrived and I actually didn’t bother eating half of it as just wasn’t nice. When we left the girl taking our money told me it was her last shift and she couldn’t wait to leave…I told her politely the staff needed to stop gossiping about the customers and she said ‘you think’….yes I do definitely think that! Not bothering going back again, it’s changed so much, food, staff, inflated prices and bad service. There’s loads of better places around to eat!

I've visited this cafe many times but never managed to write a review. The place definitely deserves a visit. Everything works very smoothly. The staff are always extremely friendly and the service is quick. The breakfast menu is excellent with options for all ages and some decent vegetarian choices. The food is always freshly cooked. The filter coffee is excellent and comes with free refills - although one serving is usually enough. I thoroughly recommend that people stop hear if they are in the area.

Very friendly staff. Good selection of food. Everyone was there for breakfast which looked amazing. The lunch menu was going up as we were leaving, all of which sounded delicious.

Excellent breakfast! This is the second time I have been here for breakfast & it won’t be the last. Service is spot on, quick & efficient. Locally sourced products for a good full English breakfast….highly recommend trying if you haven’t already.

This spot has it all. Friendly and efficient service, a good selection of tasty and local food for breakfast, lunch or coffee and cake, and comfortable and stylish eating indoors and outdoors. We had the kippers and poached egg and a delicious granola with berries and Greek style yogurt with coffee and pain au chocolat to finish. Set us up pertectly for the drive home to Brighton.

Ordered two full Suffolk breakfasts which consisted of two eggs, two sausages, two pieces of very hard bacon and toast. No beans, tomatoes or mushrooms. If you wanted beans, tomatoes or mushrooms these were an extra £1.40 each, making the breakfast £14.45 if you had all 3. Don’t think I have ever paid that much for a breakfast and not had one of the above included as standard.

It is our second visit here and the first visit was amazing. Staff were great and food was lovely, however, the sausages had a bit of a tang to them which ruined it slightly and the bacon was a bit meagre this time, probably won’t stop there again

A return visit after a couple of years and it’s as good if not better than I remember. Buzzing in just the right way, there’s a bustling efficiency about it. Service is quick enough although the food (breakfast in our case) took a while to come, it was no matter – we had the most flavoursome orange juice you’ll find outside of an orange. And when the breakfast came it was splendid. Tasty, attractive, plentiful. I felt much better for it. Very satisfying! My wife’s special treat was the pain au chocolat – apparently very delicious. They are sold in the shop. But – and maybe this is just me – looking around I could see that some people left part of their meal. I find this offensive – fabulous food and yet it’s left. How could they? It annoys me!!

Regular visitors! The best place to go for a breakfast (especially on a sunny day)! Be prepared to wait for a table as they get busy - there's a reason why!!

Nice location and has very friendly staff, but unfortunately, the food just was either not tasty (avocado) or meagre (nothing wet on the English breakfast). You'd expect beans or tomatoes to be added to the plate. The sausages were very nice and the dirty chai was a revelation! The poached eggs were cooked to perfection. To top it off, we got a flat tyre on the way home to Nottingham from flint that punctured it from the car park (this was according to our breakdown service)

As always, food and staff are exceptional. Today's breakfast was even better than before (if that's possible). Everything piping hot, tasty and locally produced. If it was left to me I would stay all day and try out everything but unfortunately I don't think my waistline could take it. Roll on rhe next time.

We are have been visiting Marlesford Farm Cafe for years, it’s so worth the 20 minute drive to get there! Their vegetarian breakfasts are the best in the local area our opinion and really bypass the other big local cafes. The breakfasts are never limited for options and they are super accommodating. My partner has asked a few times to have something that isn’t listed on the menu and they have always made it with a no trouble approach. Size portions are really generous and the menu is reasonably priced and with the menu sourced locally the food is divine. It appears from our visits that staff turnover is very low as we always see the same kind and cheerful faces, which must mean staff are happy and as a customer you can really feel the family/community feel. The whole experience makes returning so frequently a really easy decision.

We really enjoyed our lunch in the cafe. My husband had the Suffolk brunch with the golden chips, and I had the veg hash. The eggs were perfectly cooked. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals, and our son liked his chocolate milkshake too. Service was warm and efficient. Highly recommend!

food was lovely, service was great even though they were busy we weren’t waiting around to get seen to! all the staff were so lovely! will defo bring going again!

Lovely place - very popular! Yummy range of breakfasts and lunches/cakes. Dog friendly - they get a biscuit too🐕 Well worth a visit😊

During a recent weeks holiday in Suffolk, my husband and I ate breakfast here on three occasions. My husband is a coeliac and must eat gluten free food to avoid illness. On our first visit I had a bacon and sausage baguette that was lovely and the ingredients used were simple yet delicious. Following that and having seen my husbands breakfast, it was Suffolk breakfast from here on in to set us up for the day. The Suffolk breakfast (2 toast, 2 sausages, 2 bacon and 2 eggs) can be both gluten free and ‘normal’. The welcome by the tall, thin, ginger haired male was always warm and friendly and the speed of the food good bearing in mind everything is cooked fresh. A real gem of a place that we would visit all the time if we lived nearer.

Eating a top notch breaky at the Farm Cafe, recommended by our friend Corrine. Fully recommended for great food, lovely ambience and super friendly staff. Even better with my Guapa Raquel Clemente 🥰 #garystribe #localguides #suffolkfood #foodblogger #travelblogger

I have been here with my partner a few times and have never been disappointed. We Have not been for a while, due to the lockdowns and moving house etc, so we decided to call in again as we were in the area. The food is still excellent, the portions are generous and the customer service is second to none. Definitely a place to keep re visiting.

We stopped by on our way home from a week away in Suffolk, and only wished we had stopped by earlier in the week. The breakfast was amazing. Very fresh and totally locally sourced, right down to the condiments. The service was attentive and welcoming. Will definitely come here again when we return on our next trip away.

A lovely stop on a main road! Once in the cafe you wouldn’t even know it! Lovely space and garden (if the weather is dry)! Lots of amazing breakfast choices for both vegetarians and meat eaters! Staff were friendly and helpful!

Ordered my lunch and was told there was a 20 minute delay. Happy to wait. Half an hour later received my drinks. After a further 10 minutes I chased up the order, to find it had been overlooked. I then waited a further 30 minutes for my three sandwiches. Two customers, who turned up after I chased up the order, received their food before me. The owner explained they were short on staff and apologised but customer service is not their forte. With all this time to spare, I also noticed that I had been overcharged. The owner queried whether I wanted to be refunded the overpayment - strange request. To complete matters, one of the sandwiches had a hair in it! Whilst an apology is gratefully received, some compensation for my delay would have made me think twice about writing this review. We all make mistakes but how we deal with them, leaving the customer feeling happy, is what customer service is about.

Really helpful and friendly staff. Nice place with lovely garden and views. Great breakfast menu and food was delicious. The acoustics are terrible and it's very noisy. Sounds like a classroom. They need some soft furnishings to buffer this. Other than that, well worth a visit.

A good choice of seating arrangement inside and out. The staff were were really friendly and professional. We had vegan and vegetarian breakfast. Good quality produce. Would definitely come back!

Stopped off for coffee/tea - delicious. Breakfasts looked really enticing but we had already eaten. Bought scones from farm shop, with local strawberries, both very good quality. Will definitely go there if I'm on the A12 again.

Huge plate of Suffolk ham, perfectly fried eggs and beautifully crisp chips. All served by helpful, polite and efficient staff.

We stopped off here for lunch on our way to Aldringham & weren't disappointed.Both the food & service was excellent, (they also offer a takeaway service).Strict Covid rules were observed.We also visited their farm shop & picked up a few items of fresh food.We would recommend a visit to both their cafe & shop.

Oh my goodness, what a marvellous place, stopped here for breakfast whilst on the way to Aldeburgh. Everything without doubt is five stars, the staff are so welcoming and the cafe is totally COVID-19 compliant.The menu has lots of lovely items to choose from including vegetarian and vegan options. I chose the Suffolk Breakfast, it was very good. I look forward to stopping here again when in the area.

Popped in for breakfast the week of reopening and weren’t disappointed. The team welcomed and looked after us brilliantly throughout. Very good small veggie for me and traditional breakfast for my husband with refillable filter coffee which was great. Definitely worth a stop!

What a wonderful surprise, and well looked after in these Covid 19 times.We stopped on the off chance of being able to get something to eat, on our journey north to Halesworyh. Immediately on arrival we were asked to log in on the NHS app, followed by cleansing our hands. The we were escorted to our table, which was seperated by a almost floor to ceiling screen, as was every other table. This was done by a excellent member of staff, as well as having our order taken. We chose food from the special board, which I have to say was “ simply the best” and a very pleasant surprise. We did not expect such a great lunch. Once this pandemic is over, and should we be travelling north again we will certainly pop in for lunch here again. Thank you to all there.

Took the grandchildren for a half term "full english" breakfast treat. Seems as if they've changed the chef since our last pre-Covid visit, as the food quality has taken a steep downhill dive. The bacon was dry, the sausages were lukewarm, tasted very bland, were not succulent and looked as if they had been reheated from the day before. The eggs were overcooked and the plates were swimming in grease. The toast was OK!!!I should have complained at the time, but chose to take the easy way out by paying up and hurriedly departing to enjoy the rest of our day.I shan't be going back again and I shall withdraw my recommendation to our new neighbours to pay a visit

Popped in to see what they sell, and felt that we we were not welcome. We asked for the price of something and were rudely pointed to a sign we hadn’t seen on the way in. Disappointing selection of fresh goods. We didn’t try the cafe so that might have been better

Lovely breakfast here, clean cafe, friendly staff, tasty food. Varied menu. Great farm shop with lots of lovely produce. They followed all the COVID measures well so we really felt safe here. Wanted to go again during our stay in Suffolk and it was full!

Called in at lunchtime on a day trip to the Suffolk coast. Staff friendly, professional and efficient. Excellent social distancing with sanitiser on entry, partitions between internal tables (there were some tables outside for good weather as well). Food very good quality and a good range of vegetarian and vegan options as well.

We’ve used this roadside cafe several time when visiting Suffolk and it has consistently impressed with the quality for their fresh food and drinks accompanied by excellent service. Good Covid-19 compliance. I’d highly recommend to others. Smaller portions for children or smaller appetites.

Visited this cafe today and was really impressed with the service and the food. Staff were really friendly and helpful, Covid measures all in place and most importantly the two breakfasts we had (one full English and one vegetarian) were superb. They must grill the food rather than fry it all, not a bit of greasy oil on my plate and everything tasted fantastic. Seriously 5 stars, will definitely be returning.

This was a great choice for breakfast the food was lovely and a good choice.The staff were cheerful,friendly and efficient would definitely visit again

We had a lovely tasty breakfast, sat outside enjoying the sunshine. Pleased to see quite a few vegan and vegetarian options. Will definitely return.

We visited a couple of years ago and really enjoyed breakfast so thought we'd return to see if had changed. It was just as good and we had a terrific breakfast sat outside in the sunshine. The tables were well spaced but they do need to organise the entry and exit a little better as there was a bit of a scrum there and we couldn't keep our distance as we would have liked.

Fantastic farm cafe right on the A12. Terrific breakfast menu - just perfect to sit outside in the sunshine.

Lovely cafe, friendly staff and great food. Breakfast a little on the pricey end but it’s delicious with quality ingredients so very yummy. Great to see a good offering for veggies too.

Called in here after leaving another cafe a few miles down the road who did not know what gluten free was. ( my partner is gluten intolerant ) We were greeted by a nice young lady who told us that all of the menu could be gluten free if required, so we chose a table and sat down. We were served by a charming young chap who took our order for the Suffolk brunch. The food was piping hot and very very tasty, the cafe was very clean and all staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely visit again to sample different menu items and the gluten free cakes on offer, but sadly we arrived too late today and the g/f cake was sold out. I highly recommend this place as my partner felt like a ''normal'' diner for a change. It is a bit of a trek as we are in Felixstowe, but I feel it is worth the effort.

Had breakfast here, staff were very welcoming, service excellent, food was delicious. Freshly squeezed orange juice was delicious.

Love it here,it’s nickname is a little unfair it’s just that on our first visit you couldn’t move for the stripy blighters around the jam Anyway we stop every time we come up here to either Aldeburgh or Southwold and it’s always been fabulous 😊

Had the Suffolk Breakfast from the menu which was just enough to get you going ,if you have a larger appetite you may want to add a few extrasLovely sausages with a little spice to make them tasty and interesting ,eggs cooked to perfection and no complaints about the bacon all items lovely and hotAlso had the Sunday papers on side so didn’t have to talk to the wifeWould happily visit again

Stopped for breakfast and did not disappoint. Bacon is tasty, eggs are fresh and everything is well presented. Extras are a bit pricey - £1.20 for a single slice of black pudding is a bit stingy even if it is tasty!

Excellent food and service, even though the café was incredibly busy the staff were friendly and calm, will definitely go back!

Was very busy on our arrival testament to the quality of the place.We were shown to a table but were warned that there would be possibly a 40 minute wait.I had the Smoked Haddock and Dill Fishcakes with salad which was very nice and my wife had the beef mushroom pie mash and veg.It’s a nice touch that we had a pot of tea and it’s unlimited re fills which was very nice.The staff are lovely and friendly and it’s very clean and comfortable, the food is superb and fresh.I thoroughly recommend and we will return.

Been here on 3 separate occasions for breakfast. Food freshly prepared, good choice, helpful staff, nice premises, if a bit non-descript from the outside. Only small gripe is that a number of breakfast staples are 'extras'. However, great stop for breakfast on your way to the coast

First time visit after having many good things about the food. Welcomed and served by friendly and efficient staff.Chose the ham salad as a light lunchtime snack with a side order of the bread basket. Although it was a good sized salad with good slices of ‘real’ ham we were slightly disappointed that the mixed salad component of the meal was just plain leaves with tomato and cucumber. However the beetroot salad and roasted squash salad were both very tasty. Excellent quality Americano coffee.

This is the best farm shop cafe for miles and miles. Brunch is unbeatable and the team are so friendly. The ham hock hash with eggs is delicious.

Love this place, needs to be given MORE than 5 stars. An extensive menu which is perfect for snacks or main meals. Good selection of specials on the blackboard too.Hardworking staff who are friendly and efficient, which is highly impressive given how popular this place is. Get here early on Sundays if you want a table.I've never understood why this place is just called 'Farm café + shop' - doesn't it deserve a snappy name? How just calling it 'MARLESFORD farm shop +café??

We go here so often and every single time it's awesome.We went yesterday for lunch which was busy (a very good sign). The staff were organised and friendly as always. We were told there would be a 30 min wait for food but we didn't mind, it turned into a chance to chat over a drink, pet any passing dogs, discuss the art work (for sale) on the walls and relax.When the food came it was delicious, and as usual we left knowing we'd soon return.10/10!

Friend and I travel round regularly in Suffolk for new breakfast venues, although been here before but has changed since last visit.

Fresh orange juice, Ham hock hash with a side of black pudding. Lovely

Wow, went twice during our stay in Suffolk, best breakfast ever and I’ve eaten my fair share. Avocado smash with poached eggs was divine and then the less healthy sautéed potatoes poached eggs and mushrooms were equally delicious. Thank yo

We have driven past this cafe/farm shop many times on our visits to Suffolk and always wanted to try it. We visited for breakfast as we were visiting the area for a few days and our children were so excited, We arrived to be told they had stopped serving breakfast, we hadn’t realised they finished serving breakfast at 11.30 so were very disappointed as it was literally half past (11.32 on the owners cctv apparently). We had not had breakfast and felt it was a little too early for the lunch menu. Our children were very hungry so we ordered panninis, although large, they were very bland and tasteless. My husband ordered a brunch ‘all day breakfast’ but without eggs (x2) and normally restaurants tend to substitute items, but this was unfortunately not offered. The ‘brunch’ arrived with 2 very overcooked, hard, dark brown sausages, 2 undercooked rashers of bacon (soft white rind) and a smattering of chips! The presentation was awful and it didn’t taste great! As there was no breakfast items I only had a pot of tea, which was good. We have since noted that the breakfast was discounted due to the eggs not being served, but we did feel the offer of alternatives should have been made. We felt the staff were overall very disinterested, quite loud and made us feel like we had stepped into a private party. We would expect staff to get along well if they had known each other for a long time, but not to the detriment of the customer. We ate, paid and swiftly left - sadly so disappointing!

We have driven past this cafe/farm shop many times on our visits to Suffolk and always wanted to try. We visited for breakfast and the kids were so excited, only to be met at the door to be told they had stopped serving breakfast, even though it was only 11.20! We knew they finished serving breakfast at 11.30 so were very disappointed! Unfortunately the reason became apparent when the afternoon menu was given and the prices for ‘brunch’ items were £2 more than for the breakfast menu! Our children were very hungry so they ordered panninis, although large, were very bland. My husband ordered a brunch ‘all day breakfast’ but without eggs (x2) and normally restaurants tend to substitute items, but this came with 2 overcooked sausages, 2 undercooked rashers of bacon (soft rind) and a smattering of chips! It looked awful and all for £9.95!! We ate, paid and swiftly left - we will not return! So so disappointing!

We were a little disappointing after seeing how busy this Cafe always is! We found the whole experience and the food served to very average and not too sure about the quality of the food produce and it was not cheap! The Stokes sauces do provide a nice touch though! Not sure we will be rushing back but a lot of people seem to enjoy their food and they always seem so busy, they must be doing something right, but we did not find out what it is!.

Have been here many times when visiting Suffolk/Norfolk. Today was brunch, the cafe was almost full but still served with a smile. You can get three cups from the tea and coffee pots but they also do free refills. Excellent food, eggs very tasty and a huge sauce station to chose from, my dad had the bloody Mary and I had the brown sauce which were both tasty. We will be back again and again...

We came here for lunch and ordered some baguettes. It took what seemed like forever for the food to finally turn up, to find that none of the sausage baguettes had any of the advertised fried onion and there was no butter that we could see, just dry baguettes with a dry sausage. Also the price we paid for what we got just seemed a bit of a rip off.

This little spot is by far the best place to go nearby for a breakfast (vegan or not!) Such a great selection on the menu, drinks and food wise, and I love the vast selection of local sauces and jams that you can add to your breakfast! Staff were very accommodating, one gentleman in particular was very catering to our needs and checking if all was ok, he couldn't come over quick enough when we asked for some water! Absoloutely nothing was forgotten. Lovely spacious area and even a little shop next door where you can purchase some of the sauces/jams if you enjoyed them and far more lovely things. Dog friendly and a large outdoor area is located on site too. Well done guys :).

Popped in her yesterday morning only intending to have a quick coffee but succumbed to a cheese scone. It was large and came warm with warm butter and delicious chilli jam! I enjoyed it so much that having picked my wife up from a meeting near by we both returned for lunch! I thoroughly enjoyed the steak and mushroom pie! Lots of meat and proper pastry!

Passed this place many times first visit stop for lunch great meal and service will back calling back

We always come here before our holidays in Southwold and the whole family love it here! Great local food and really friendly service. I strongly recommend this cafe!

Last minute decision to have a brunch, on arrival was very busy thanks to the unexpected sunny day.

Having driven past the place countless times previously, actually stopped in today for breakfast.

Popped in for a coffee and sat overlooking fields,a great way to spend a little while on a sunny afternoon.Our order was taken at the table and soon arrived.Watching the birds on the feeders it was hard to imaging that the busy A12 was just a few yards away behind us.

Always feels lively. Food choices good, including"half-sized" portions for those with less appetites. Trad bacon, egg, toast (instead of chips) just great - and a huge lline-up of marmalades, james etc, all to use on the toast as you wish (no fussy small jars or plastic bubbles). A little slow to serve from order, if you're in a hurry. Great rural location on A12.

Stopped for a coffee but ended up with cheese scones and a choice of chilly jam, tomato relish. Two of the party washed their scone down with tea, whereas the other two of us tried Nonsuch Juices!

Although almost withing walking distance of home, we had not been in here for several years.Meeting a friend who was visiting Suffolk on holiday we had a really lovely lunch and a great catch up. The cafe was busy but being a nice day several groups were dining outside and the inside was cool. The main course we had were of excellent quality as were the desserts. The service was friendly and efficient and the overall price was very reasonable. A valuable find for our future use.

Wanted a quick lunch but found sandwiches pricey compared to main lunches. We decided to try the main meals. We opted for the pie of the day with vegetables and chips. We waited a considerable time for our meal, the pie was well filled with beef and mushroms, was served with vegetables, onion gravy and chip's, albeit there were other options available if wished. Pie was tasty and very filling. Some of the waiting staff had a rather scruffy unkempt appearance which was a bit off putting!

When the weather is good the awning is opened and there is a real opportunity to enjoy great food in the open air with a great view of the hills without any sense you are near the A12! There is a chance to buy local produce alongside and staff are friendly and welcoming. The prices are reasonable and the parking is free - not to be missed

Stopped here as we read good reviews so gave it a try. Wasn’t disappointed at all. Service from the minute we arrived was superb and the food matched. All fresh local produce. Was delicious!!! Thanks

My husband and I ate here on numerous occasions during our recent visit to Suffolk. The food was excellent we had both breakfast and late lunch, there was plenty of choice - something to suit everyone. The staff were lovely and extremely helpful which really does add to any dining experience. And very important to us our dogs were welcome. All in all I would highly recommend a visit.

Lovely cooked breakfasts, loads of alternative choices, friendly hard working staff, great service. Short wait for food as it is all freshly prepared but well worth taking your time!

Great local produce, and always friendly service. We often visit as we live in Aldeburgh and love it here. Occasionally there is a wait but we are always informed of this before we order so it's our choice whether to stay. Tall, slim, gentleman who often welcomes us always remembers us and makes us feel welcome. Great food at reasonable prices.

Fabulous eatery for breakfast and I would expect other meals also! The breakfast menu was really varied, adaptable with add ons and substitutions available and mine was easily gluten and dairy free without going short! Really tasty, meaty gluten free sausages as standard fare here. Really good value tasty local food. The service was efficient, timely and friendly - makes a change these days, full marks! Plenty of space to eat outside with lovely view and bird feeders to watch the birds.

Very impressed. The service was outstanding. Food choice, excellent and beautifully cooked and ambiance lovely. We couldn’t recommend this eatery more highly. My poached egg wasn’t runny though! Not important. We all really enjoyed eating here.

Made a quick stop whilst driving past to grab a sandwich and a coffee and hadn’t visited for probably 10 years.

My second visit this time with friends, the staff were so welcoming and the venue spotlessly clean.

Wonderful home cooked food at this cafe where the portions were generous and there was an option for a smaller portion. Good service from friendly staff. Highly recommended. The Farm Shop was well stocked with lots of local produce.

Ipswich roundabout closed so couldn’t go to Essex so stopped here for lunch. Was very busy and was told they’d be half hour wait which was fine (at least I know our food is freshly cooked), Absolutely lovely when it arrived. Suffolk Brunch and Suffolk Piggy. All local produce including condiments. Totally recommend, staff very attentive despite being busy.

Been meaning revisit here at breakfast time. Fabulous Suffolk breakfast with extra mushrooms. Good staff, good toilets and a shop next door where you can find the eggs, bacon, sausages etc used to make the meals. We will be back!

Wholesome tasty food cooked with fresh produce. It is far more than a cafe. It is better than most fine dining restaurants!!

We were sat on a dirty table and were told about 5 times that there was a 40 minute wait for food. We agreed to this but the statement was repeated several times to the point where it became obvious they did not any more cooked food orders. We ordered a child’s Apple juice and a larger one, the larger one was provided in two bottles amounting to £5.10! This was questioned when it was delivered but were told not to worry as “this so how it is served”. We trusted them and ended up paying this ridiculous amount and when they were made aware, the lady shook her head at the complaint in disbelief that we thought it was unreasonable. Two other tables complained at the poor service also. Avoid!!!!

Stopped with the family for lunch, we was told about the 45 min wait and we agreed it was fine. Cutting a long story short we was overcharged and just left unattended and when I told her she argues with me about it. Stuff was left off our order and generally I found the staff rude, stressed and argumentative.

It’s a great menu, meat, veggie and vegan. The food is good and, I’d say, reasonably priced. The staff are lovely as well. On arrival we were told that the food delay was 45 minutes and we made an informed choice to stay. This worked because we were with friends and a catch-up was pleasant.

Visited the Cafe for breakfast with our group of 20 Golfers on way to Thorpeness. Should have carried on to Thorpeness.

I opted for kippers with two added poached eggs. All cooked very nicely and tasted good, my wife had scrambled eggs with salmon which she enjoyed. Also had round of toast, two cokes and a coffee. Cost round about £30 in all. My only disappointment was the wait but I suppose all good things come to those who wait. Dog friendly as well which is good.

Having looked at previous review there seems to be a pattern. The Farmhouse provides good but slightly expensive food. If it is up to the standard and on time then all is well. If not customers are left to themselves and blamed by the management for not speaking up while they are there. Has this person never met an English person ?

My kipper was absolutely delicious, service is very friendly and simultaneously quick. My dog was made very welcome, he loves coming here. Highly recommended for breakfast.