Itteringham Village Shop in North Norfolk

What a gem. On the Rebellion Way bike route, we had coffee and cake each day (obvs) and this place provided the best of both during 5 days/ coffee stops in Norfolk. Great service too.

Interminable tea room queue at nearby Mannington Hall led us to bail out and try instead this village shop-cum-cafe … what a find! … quirky shop and a fine little cafe attached, serving very nice coffee and tea and authentic cakes (and more), with a smile. I wish there were more like it!

Just stopped for coffee and pastries but what a lovely community shop with interesting eco-friendly products on sale.

Came across this place by chance. Utterly delightful. Excellent cake and coffee. Lovely outdoor seating. Also a good shop.

Five friends and I called in for refreshments yesterday afternoon at the end of a delightful walk around Blickling and Itteringham. We all enjoyed our tea/coffee (served in very attractive Denby crockery) and cakes. My slice of coconut and pineapple cake was simply the best cake I have eaten in years. The locally produced goods on offer were also very appealing. This shop is a little gem for locals and visitors alike. Congratulations to all involved in the running of this successful enterprise.

Coffee lovely. Shop lovely. People lovely. Scone disgusting from a supermarket pack of 4.. hideously expensive and bland, stick to the roof of mouth ultra processed pap

An extremely welcoming friendly shop with facilities to sit outside and enjoy their wares. Staff were extremely welcoming, and the food and drinks were of good quality. An excellent stop off for cyclists completing the Rebellion Way. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.

Lovely village shop with lots of variety The products are very reasonably priced Great selection of home baked goods too

The staff here are always welcoming, friendly and helpful. The selection of all kinds of everything on the shelves is breath-taking – this place must be some kind of Tardis. The coffee is absolutely superb and the flapjack we had on our last visit was outstanding. We just wish we lived nearer to this wonderful place.

Fab cake and coffee, and lots of groceries. The ladies who run it are wonderful. And since I need to reach 100 chaacters or else Tripadvisor will not acept this comment, let me repeat: fab cake and coffee, and lots of groceries. The ladies who run it are wonderful.

Exactly what you’d want from a village shop. There’s a surprising amount of stuff inside and the staff are welcoming and helpful. We took the opportunity to sample some of the cakes – which were absolutely fabulous, and coffees – which were superb. Enjoying these at one of the tables outside was a perfect way to spend an hour in the sunshine.

lovely selection, nicely laid out, looked good quality, didn't buy any as it was extremely busy both times we passed

I love this shop - we only visit Itteringham once a year but having this handy community shop on our doorstep is a delight. We can order our weekly papers, the produce is top quality, the cakes are amazing and the staff a delight. I have said it before and will say it again "Every Village Should Have One"!!

We went on a circular walk from Little Barningham ,which incorporated Itteringham. We popped into the Itteringham cafe for a break ,and we were really impressed with the fare that we chose to refill up. I had heard about the pork pies ,so had to try one, they indeed were all they are cracked up to be. When in the cafe also so noticed the cake on display,and had heard the people before us inquiring about purchasing half of it. This was the catalyst to try for ourselves,and had a slice of the lime and courgette cake, and got to say it was the best piece of cake we have had for a long while. The ladies in the cafe were very nice ,and helpful,which made it a very good experience. We had our dog with us ,and on bringing the food out offered to give him some more water, which was very thoughtful. If you are in the area give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

I haven’t written a review before but feel saddened when I read ill informed speculative reviews such as the one below from the Idiots of Lincoln. Although local, I have no connection to the shop but I think it’s worth appreciating the work they have done over the last 4 months. With a number of the volunteers and paid staff self isolating the remaining staff worked tirelessly to stay open and make a significantly increased number of deliveries throughout the area to the many vulnerable local people. Many suppliers stopped delivering and they travelled to get new supplies from various places. They have continued to support the local community throughout this period and have done so with little respite. The staff worked for the majority of lockdown without many of the protections that the larger food shops and supermarkets were able to procure putting themselves at risk. They have gradually increased hours and I believe they will get back close to normal hours in August. I often observe rude and arrogant customers, mostly from outside the area, who like the sound of the own voices and views, but probably contribute little themselves. In these challenging times, where many people have made huge sacrifices, what seems to be important is a piece of cake after a day out !! Please continue to support this fantastic local resource, an award winning community shop, and please acknowledge the selfless work they have done. JonnyP

We have been visiting Itteringham for many years and have always used the village shop. On our most recent visit we arrived late afternoon (as always) and headed straight over to the community shop to stock up on essentials only to find the shop was closed. Whilst I appreciate the virus has changed the way the world operates on some levels I cannot understand why the local shop wasn’t open. All the other businesses we visited over the week we stayed in Norfolk opened normal hours but with the extra precautions in place. Given this shop is a community asset and historically was always run on a none profit basis I can’t see how it will continue to be viable if it isn’t open at least 8 hours a day. There were at least two days during our week in Itteringham when we arrived back from a day out and thought how lovely it would have been if we could have popped over to the shop for a coffee and cake but couldn’t because for some inexplicable reason the shop closes at 2pm. Is this due to a safety issue ( the virus) or a lack of resources. Itteringham and surrounding villages have a large proportion of holiday accommodation and a shop locally is a huge benefit, but not if it isn’t open when people arrive, tired and ready to have some homemade refreshments. Sadly I think people will find alternative sources for food. I remember the shop being much more casual and accessible back in the day.........what’s changed and why? Very disappointed as are some of our guests who have visited recently.

A well run community shop worth it's weight in gold. Good customer care and plenty of choice - thanks very much

We love having a trip out to Itteringham and Mannington we call into the tearoom for a much needed break Another Gem in Norfolk tea and cakes very good, staff very friendly and helpful. You can sit outside in fact we have always sat outside. The shop also sells lots of local food and some quality gifts too.

Adorable little village shop with lovely servers. Great find after visiting the Walpole Arms to pick up a few items

What a super place to have a coffee, took away some lovely things from the deli too. Well run, friendly, community run project. Well done to everyone a little gem and not far from Blickling, so followed up with a walk in the estate woods just down the road. December sunshine, perfect.

Limited veggie choice. Ordered salad but was overcharged. Unhappy and went away with the feeling I won't be eating there again.

Quirky old fashioned shop and cafe, which unexpectedly has great coffee and cake . Came across it during a cycle ride and was just perfect

We went for lunch here today. It was simple, wholesome and quite lovely. But what was unexpectedly surprising was the whole set up. A proper village shop with all you would need and that little bit more. And the setting , just a gentle step back in time. This a wee experience of what as recently as the 1980s was a genuine old fashioned village store and post office. Go and support this Community led and run business . It's just startling in our money mad corporate world of retail.

Have now visited twice. First found it almost by accident. Saw some signs around the Saxthorpe area for the shop/cafe. We had dropped some youngsters off on their Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition and wanted a coffee. A lovely greeting by the volunteer staff. Tea, coffee and cake were great. I decided to call in a week later, again on a Saturday. I was out on a day cycle ride from Cromer to Norwich and wanted a tea stop mid morning. Once again a very pleasant greeting. Tea and sausage roll much appreciated. Although I did not buy any of the shop items for sale that part of the place looked very inviting. Good to see vegetables not in plastic or clingfilm. Will certainly call again and recommend to friends. Thank you.

This is a lovely shop with a surprsing amount to offer for the size.Room to sit in and have a drink and a locally sourced pastry or cake. Amzing to still find a place like this si such a small village.

Amazingly well stocked shop and really yummy cake and coffee too. Quite a find in the middle of nowhere.

Not only does a shop like this provide an essential service for the locals to get good fresh provisions, but it adds personality and character to their village, drawing in a trickle of curious passing visitors. Wish we had one like it!

What a delightful hidden gem. Out for a country ride we saw the sign for tea room and stopped. They made us very welcome served delicious homemade cakes and made perfect tea. Will definitely go black

On the way back to Aylsham from a morning shopping in Holt we saw the sigh to Itteringham and decided on such a warm day a drink at the village shop and tea room was a good idea. Although late summer the hot sun bathed the outside tables and the only minor drawback of this establishment manifested itself in finding a place to park. Being on a narrow road and at a junction there is a need to pull well in and perhaps endure a walk but all worthwhile. Once inside we were met by a warm greeting from behind the counter that serves to separate off the preparation area and provides a serving and display area for cakes etc. A very pleasant young lady directed us to a table in the corner of the shop area or offered more space in the adjoining room. As we were only having a quick coffee we sat in the corner of the shop. There is a varied menu of normal cafe food plus local pork pies Norfolk dapple cheese and home made snacks. The lattes we had were excellent although tempted we resisted the cake. We enjoyed a. wander around the shop crammed full in a building steeped in character a village asset stocking a bit of everything served by friendly staff a gem that deserves business to preserve it for future generations.

Spent a long time chatting, while we enjoyed homecooked cake and savouries. Relaxing little place with lots to see around you. Busy community hub for locals and visitors to this typical tiny Norfolk village. Prices a little expensive but they reflect the charm and uniqueness of the establishment. There is seating outside on the side of the lane as well as in the shop and a small separate room. Good to see an array of different brands of drinks, foods, greetings cards etc.

Fika, is both the name of our son’s record label & Swedish for ‘coffee & cake’. It’s what we stopped for one hot afternoon. Brilliant shop; super cafe with real character and yes, super coffee & cake

Stopped by today as arranged to meet a friend at the Itteringham community café for coffee. Nice, cosy, slightly chaotic, in a good way. An old fashioned treasure trove of food and other useful items. Plus we managed to get a table outside in the sun and pass away an hour, watching the world go by - one car every fifteen minutes, so slightly busy! Seriously, it was very pleasant and worth a visit if you're in the area. It's run by volunteers and the village deserves to keep this gem.

Having read of this tea room, we planned a walk that included visiting here for a break.

Probably the best village shop for miles (and some) that also runs as a cafe. Probably the friendliest cafe/place I have used for ages.Simple but great fair if on a walk or cycle in a really relaxed atmosphere. Great cakes too. What a gem. Just moved 3 miles away. I can see me and the dog diverting here quite a bit.

Always stop here when out on the bikes, a warm and friendly welcome is assured. Excellent coffee and a a lovely selection of cakes to choose from. Run by the local community, long may this gem of a shop continue to prosper.

Ideal tea stop for walkers and cyclists. Fab cake and generous pot of tea. Shop also very well stocked. Staff really friendly.

Such friendly staff stayed open late to serve us after long walk. Great cakes, and really good selection of food in the shop.

We were planning lunch at Walpole arms after a walk along along the river but they were apparently full and not very friendly or helpful. So we came here instead. Really friendly. Nice sandwiches and cakes. And even got an interesting local grocery shop to last us for the week all for the money we would have spent on just lunch in the pub. Great result and lovely little place. Highly recommend even if just for a proper little local shop.

Relation told us about the cafe so paid a visit.Bit off the beaten track but well signposted from the main road. The shop is well stocked and the cafe is something special.With what looked like original floors and rustic seats downstairs it's not hard to see the history of the place which is well displayed in pictures on the walls.The upstairs is more modern and cosy.The staff were happy and the coffee nice.Will have to call back sometime to sample something off the menu

Stopped here recently on a bike ride.... Actually on this occasion the point of the ride was to come here. Lovely homemade cake and the infamous samphire pork pies make this a great stop off. Also it's a fantastic village store, well stocked with essentials and little luxuries. Not only is it an essential lifeline for villages around (it's the post office too) but it's a great place to visit if your just passing.

This is the village shop everyone thinks that every village in England has from listening to the Archers but almost none do, and they are poorer for it. We often pop in here for a snack during a walk taking in Mannington Hall and Blickling and are really happy to hear it has been saved from the landlord's plans to sell it and will now continue to remain open for many years. The shop is a welcome refuge with all the essentials you need from newspapers to loo roll but fortunately many treats are also stocked including cakes and Samphire's legendary pork pies - I am drooling just thinking about the pies now - they really are that good. So put on your walking boots, take a stroll around some of the beautiful paths and lanes of Norfolk and stop off at this cafe/shop/social hub and change your life for the better for a day.

After a walk on the local footpaths, I decided to have coffee and something to drink, at this lovely little shop/cafe.

As I travel around this incredible country in which we are so privileged live, I often notice that so many remote villages seem lifeless and empty of people. However, this changes dramatically if there is an active school, or a popular pub and, even more so, if there is a village shop and cafe. Itteringham is a classic example. More so because the shop is also a café serving an amazing range of fresh food, all produced "in house" and by people who have dedicated their time and effort to ensure that their shop remains open.

Stepping through the door of this quaint little village store takes me back to my childhood. A long time ago....

Dirigido por voluntarios de apoyo a la comunidad local, típico pueblo de tienda! Personal amable que también dirige el café diminutas incorporadas que tiene algunos asientos en el exterior. Opciones de café real y elección de una deliciosa tarta fresca y más. Si fuera una...

Llame café y tarta. Excelente comida y pasteles muy sabrosos y un personal amable y servicial. Agradable ambiente en la calle pueblo

Las plazas de chocolate son posiblemente el mejor tiffin en el REINO UNIDO y nuestra familia son sin duda los expertos en este sentido! El servicio es siempre con una sonrisa. Deseo que esta tienda era en mi pueblo! Tan triste hay una batalla para mantenerlo abierto debido a terratenientes despreocupado.

Had tea and tiffin for elevenses today. Possibly the oldes shop in Norfolk. Its lease is about to end and its future in some doubt,

Lovely food and friendly service; our toasted sandwiches and raspberry bakewell were tasty and freshly made. Such a shame that they are having a battle to stay in the premises, let's hope the landlord changes his/ her mind as it seems that this would be a real loss to the village and its visitors.

The village shop in Itteringham, although very small, is perfectly formed. This small shop is run by the community and has been for 380 years!! It is a shop, a post office and a small café serving home made sandwiches, soup etc. There's always a warm welcome, a wonderful 'stopping off' place when exploring the area. Unfortunately, the village has a fight on their hands to keep the shop as the landowner now wants to evict them and open his own commercial shop. The community deserve to be supported in any way possible as to lose this wonderful shop/café would be devastating for everyone. We live in Lincolnshire and visit to support whenever we can.

Lovely coffee and cake in this tiny shop....What a great little store to have in your village...They still stock blickling sausages which is a plus.....

It's a surprise finding such a good food shop in a small village. Great variety of interesting food on offer and it's well worth a visit if you are in th e area.

Staying for a week in the village, we used the shop on a daily basis. We ordered bread and papers on a daily basis and nothing was too much trouble.The tiffin cake is amazing!!A great find and and great shop within a small community

What a wonderful place, a community shop/cafe/PO in a very small village. Well stocked shop, all the basics plus extras that you will buy but perhaps shouldn't! Coffee was good and the staff pleasant, all volunteers. Well done.

Popped in when cycling by and was blown away by the produce and coffee to be found on a side street in the middle of the countryside . A really good pork pie, latte and rest sitting in their chairs outside in the sun . The perfect place to sit and refuel.

This shop is a life saver and well done to the staff who run this it is well stocked and well used by the locals

Found this charming shop / cafe on a walk around the area. Staff were friendly and busy. Lots of great goodies in shop. Prices good. Will be back again soon. Clean and quaint. Amazing find.

Everything you could hope for from a village shop! Long may it thrive! A splendid selection of local delicacies as well as all the 'staples'

Charming volunteer staff, great tea and a comprehensive selection of interesting groceries for a small shop, including local honey, local vegetables and locally milled flour.

We came across this wonderful village shop after a lovely walk in the Mannington Hall area. The nicest shop I've been in - a tiny shop but crammed with gorgeous products. We had tea sitting outside in the beautiful sunshine, eating courgette and lime cake. All the cakes looked delicious but we just had to try this cake - scrummy!This shop has been running for hundreds of years and I do hope that it continues to do so. It deserves support.

Out on a walk from the nearby Mannington Hall, found this fantastic gem of a shop/café. Really nice welcome from the staff behind the counter - the toasted sandwich fillings were really whatever we saw on sale on the food counter. Wonderful local produce gave a fantastic filling within locally produced bread - a full range of options available. Grabbed a table outside (in the sun) and had a great lunch in a quintessentially English village setting. What a gem!

We chose to cycle from Cromer to Itteringham yesterday because we remembered stopping at this delightful cafe and shop two years ago. It was just as we recalled it: charming and welcoming. Two generous slices of delicious home made cake and two excellent coffees later we were ready for the challenge of the cycle home, having taken advantage of the opportunity to read the local papers, and buy a plant. Obviously a hub for the village. It is sad that more villages not have something similar.

A tiny shop bursting with goodies. You name it, they seem to have it, including cake with teas and coffees inside or out and gorgeous artisan bread and home made pork pies. Worth visiting just to marvel at the selection of groceries.

We have must returned from a delightful stay in this lovely village. What a brilliant village shop/post office/cafe Itteringham has. Not only do they serve the most scrummy food but this fantastic little shop is stocked with brilliant goods and produce. We were able to order our papers for our stay, buy good wholesome homemade food and more! WELL done to those running this very special community shop. It is well worth a visit if you are in the area.

I was doing a walk around the Blickling Hall estate in Norfolk and came across this oasis in Itteringham village called the Village Shop, Mike and Jenny do a smashing cuppa , real teapot and crockery, light snacks and cakes etc. The shop sells just about everything , most is local produce and at a good price. It would be nice to see these people do well, because they are so passionate about what they do. Call in for a cuppa you won't be disapointed, they are open 9-5 every day even on Sunday