The Grazing Sheep in Ipswich

What a great find! Situated on the waterfront with a lovely view. Staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating. Menu was varied and made us spoilt for choice! The food was lovely and you can tell they only use quality ingredients. Will be visiting again soon!

Had a really enjoyable breakfast, sitting outside in the sun in March in T shirts! Food is amazing and excellent value, love the owner, very friendly and good banter, would highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

A return visit and not disappointed. Lovely friendly staff, delicious well presented food and a lovely location, even some brave people sitting outside. A really lovely brunch experience, it got very busy while we were there and could see why!

After the month of January for the new flooring being put in. They reopened at the start of February.. The restaurant is a credit to the waterfront! Even on a rainy Sunday Morning, it’s always the same. The food & the coffee are exceptional. To all the staff that work there, Thank you as always 🤩❤️ Sunday Mornings wouldn’t be the same without you all..

Came to The Sheep on a rainy Sunday but as usual was greeted with a very warm welcome from Mr B and the whole team, sat down ordered a Cafe con leche, a full Monty (which I always recommend you try!) and then went for a cheeky order of the Canadian pancakes 🤤!

Lovely location on the waterfront, food presentation is absolutely perfect and matched by the taste of the food and a really relaxing atmosphere.

I,d noticed that it was shutting for some building works but didn't mind it was so cold sitting outside didn't really appeal to me . Then on one of my wife's regular visits to Facebook it popped up it had reopened so off we went . Same lovely people same lovely situation and today some lovely sun. Bart the owner took pride in showing us the new flooring upstairs (what a lovely area ) but we then sat outside and made the most of the sun ...lovely morning....well done Bart and crew good to see you back.

Every visit to Ipswich always has to include a trip to the grazing sheep for an outstanding breakfast/brunch. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Fabulous establishment with phenomenal service and simply magnificent food. I always make it a point to bring and introduce my friends and family to The Grazing Sheep and they all end up falling in love with it. Absolutely obsessed with their Avo sandwich.

Lovely coffee, food , service and views!

Perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Or if you just want a coffee.

Excellent spot for coffee/lunch, I've been there twice and both times have been great. Very nice bustling atmosphere, good coffee, and the lunch was surprisingly good! Seating upstairs or outside are both stunning for views.

Service was really good. Food was a beautiful enough said the view is beautiful. Thank you for a lovely time

Came here for brunch and this was really delicious the dressing on these was so yummy I was still thinking about it a week later.

Love this place sunshine or rain fog or snow, always the same pleasant welcome.

Early breakfast? Food of the gods! Lovely view over the harbour too.

Excellent food and service with added humour and charm! A delightful cafe with a lovely view.

After much research (and I'm super fussy), we decided on The Grazing Sheep to have brunch before my son's graduation ceremony last week. We received a warm and friendly welcome from the owner and the lovely man who served us. Our food was fresh, delicious, used high quality ingredients and the service was excellent. It was the perfect choice for us and we were not disappointed in any way - I have very high expectations too! Thank you to the owner and all the staff - the owner had a nice chat with us on our way out and made a point of congratulating my son on his graduation. It's the little things that make all the difference sometimes! Thank you to all at The Grazing Sheep - we would love to come again if we're in the area!

Lovely lunch, even in late October it was still warm enough to sit outside.

Best coffee I've ever had, warm and friendly service and delicious, well presented food. Gorgeous view of the marina and I WOULD recommend.

Lovely morning to have breakfast outside on the waterfront with family visiting with their dog. Did feel sorry for waitress, she asked if we wanted water for the dog, we said yes, but was never bought over. Ordered for four people but only three dishes arrived. Food was lovely, have previously received great service, won't stop us from coming again.

You will probably have to wait to get seated but trust me it's worth it, lovely coffee and amazing well cooked local produce.

Great night Bart, food was excellent, as was the service. Really nice atmosphere pity Friday night tapas has come to an end for this summer. See you soon for lunch

Very popular place on the harbourside in Ipswich. They had run out of some items by 11 am for breakfast but food was very tasty using good ingredients.

Great lunch venue; very tasty open sandwich & excellent coffee

Friendly staff, lovely outlook over the marina and great food. They were able to adapt pretty much all of the menu to offer a gluten free option.

View is nice. Although there are many other cafes around that offer the same view. The man who runs the cafe is loud, disrespectful to its guests and thinks being rude is funny. Quite surprised by his show-off attitude and requests a scene, when the food is average and is mostly a seasonable cafe. Happy to say, I will never go back.

Lovely food. Good service and a very friendly and attentive staff. Would highly recommend a visit.

Nice coffee shop, friendly staff good location, nice views, hottest day of the year and the upstairs was nicely Air.conditoned

Come to c family for weekend in Ipswich before kids went back to school as summer has been full of away!! We enjoyed a brunch hear!! Food and service amazing!! I recommend to all who like good produce🥰

Took myself for a solo breakfast and reading date here. Really friendly and attentive management, regularly checking if everything was satisfactory. Had a really, simple yet tasty breakfast pan de cristal. My only criticism is i initially had a really dirty cup for my tea, but I requested another one, and all was well! I look forward to coming back to try other options on the menu soon!

Had breakfast at this lovely place. Very nice waffles. Great location overlooking the marina, fast, friendly service and really good value.

The best food we have had in a long time. Lovely atmosphere and attentive staff. We will definitely be back, little gem of a place along the waterfront

Veggie options need a bit more love. Servers were great, very friendly and attentive, but service was pretty slow tbh.

Amazing place for breakfast, friendly welcome in a very relaxed atmosphere. Food was superb, waffle and streaky bacon was divine, highly recommend

Visiting friends with family in Ipswich we went here for breakfast before a busy day. Unfortunately there were new staff which caused issues with table service (we made it very clear it wasn’t an issue) - however, there were just us and one other table. On multiple occasions the wrong orders were brought to our table (which was fine). Eventually my order came, however, it turns out it was actually partially the other tables order - I waited and waited for the food to be removed but it was not so I ate while the rest of my table watched and then eventually the rest of the food came out. The manager was so so rude to us “why didn’t you return it” firstly - how was I to know the rest of our order wasn’t to follow when what I ordered was brought to the table and no one took it back from me after about 5 mins I ate it otherwise it would’ve been cold? Then when I asked for something to be done about the bill since I ate alone and then watched the rest of my table eat he was basically shouting at me giving me 10% off the bill “because that’s what you want isn’t it” so bizarre. He didn’t once apologise to us for the confusion & the fact I ate alone. Honestly we’re not moany people. At no point did we pressure for time, we kept telling our waitress not to worry etc. Then upon payment on the way out I asked if we can split the bill and he said “well I’ll have to won’t I - don’t want you to get upset again” - also someone who delivered the food to the table had really bad B.O.

What a shame. What should’ve been a lovely breakfast experience in a different place turned in to a disaster. Poor waitress on her second d day seemed to have little support leaving one of us eating before the other five got their meal. The owner or manager was so rude to us when we politely asked for discount. Wouldn’t let us explain the issue. Then when we went to pay we requested to pay separately and was told , well if I don’t you will complain. A rude arrogant man. Will not return to this place. Just hope the poor waitress didn’t get into trouble.

Warm welcome, lots of joy. Fantastic views across the Waterfront and good quality, tasty food.

Yum!! Had the eggs Benedict & soya caramel latte, both were great. The bread they used for the breakfast was extra tasty. Will definitely return :)

What a lovely place. The Gentleman running this place is so friendly and the service and food was fabulous. Dog friendly aswell. Would definitely recommend and next time I am traveling through would definitely pop back.

Without a doubt, the best place in Ipswich for breakfast,a gem on the waterfront! Amazing, freshly prepared food, stunning views, and fab staff from a friendly welcome to a thank you and goodbye for the custom from the owner and all the staff. We went for breakfast and have previously been for tapas too, that l would highly recommend for authentic Spanish tapas. I just wish they would do this on a Saturday evening as well as a Friday!

Outstanding! Highly recommended.

Once again had a lovely Tapas meal. Excellent service and food with a couple of new dishes this time. Very friendly caring staff, had throws on request if you did feel a bit chilly not that we needed them, good setting on the quayside if you shut your eyes you could feel like being on holiday abroad. Highly recommend .

We have been going here for about 2 years now. It’s the consistency of everything that makes this restaurant one of the best. Food, Coffee & the staff are fantastic. There is no better way to spend a Sunday morning.. Ben & Family 🤩❤️

Tapas evening! Just wonderful, service, food, ambiance, all perfect! Thank you #teamsheep for a fantastic evening

Expensive for what you get but tasty

Was a very late breakfast, food was delicious, my bacon was maybe just a little too crispy ..but so hard to make everyone happy! Staff as always were lovely, nothing is too much trouble.

A delightful location directly by the river. A wonderfully friendly and attentive staff. And food that is both fresh and delicious! This beautiful spot has become one of my favourite places to go for breakfast and lunch. The menu changes with the seasons in order to keep the taste buds tingling and new flavours delivered. Excellent establishment. I can see why they've won awards. Here's to many more!

Amazing food, service just brilliant can’t wait to return great view too! Breakfast options are great and the coffee is nice and strong

Lovely experience enjoying breakfast outside by the Waterfront on a sunny morning - it felt like a ( very short) holiday. Staff very nice and greet you warmly. It's an intriguing menu with quite a few unusual dishes. I ordered some Italian bread with avocado, falafel and sunblush tomatoes; beautifully cooked and lovely blend of flavors. Coffee good too. It feels a bit expensive to me here so an occasional treat rather than a regular thing

Always willing to accommodate top quality coffee and pastries normal with a side plate of banter. Keep up the excellent service boys..... see you next week👌🏼

Lovely vegan breakfast and friendly chatty staff

Located on the Ipswich waterfront, this is a lovely little modern cafe. We went for brunch and were greeted by the super helpful and friendly maitre'd/manager/owner. Our food was excellent and we had a very enjoyable experience. Utterly recommended. Update: Another brunch visit. Same story as before = great food and exceptional customer service

Good food friendly service, great views and shaded from the sun would highly reccomend a visit you wont be dissappointed.

We hadn't been for a long while so as we were near and it was a Saturday evening we thought we'd take a chance to see if they could accommodate the two of us. They were very busy but the ever smiling owner found us...

Lovely food, lovely coffee, lovely service.

Probably the best breakfast I have ever had. Great views, great service and top quality fresh food.

First time here after a friend recommended. And it was amazing. I had the pancakes with bacon and syrup, they were so tasty. Its in a lovely sunny spot along the waterfront. And the staff were all fantastic and so friendly. Can't wait to come back

Great location, very friendly and acomodating staff. Great food and very good coffee.highly recommended

Literally the most beautiful place in Ipswich to get Breakfast/Brunch. The staff are so welcoming, the food is so good I actually now end up here at least once in a week. Most definitely Worth a Visit you will not be disappointed, sometimes in the summer the wait can be a little long but believe me it's worth it! very good selection of meals for all pallets.

I went first time last Saturday. It was lovely. I had the open bread ceaser chicken with salad / anchioves. It was seriously good. My partner ordered a 'pie' of with egg/ salmon on. As the portions are average sized, we ordered a New York Deli bagel to share. The quality was 10/10. I ordered an ice latte (which I forgot the name of) and my partner a smoothie. Both were delicious. Infact, we both came back the next day for brunch. I ordered the same, however I will mention that the crunchy onions and dressing were lacking in quantity a lot from the day before. None the less, we will be back. Edit: I just want to mention too, that the owner is very friendly (and all staff).

Excellent lunchtime eatery overlooking the marina. Good food and great service!

Really nice breakfast on the marina, friendly attentive staff and great food. I had the full monty muffin breakfast with their signature sausage patties. Lovely sausage patty made with rice in. I make a similar one at home with wild rice.

Lovely position, really nice service and a beautiful eggs Benedict. Thoroughly recommended.

Lovely place to eat, had a snack and coffee. Nice staff and the best sausage rolls

Good place for lunch between work and good for veggies, i will be back very soon! Fresh food and good service by the manager

fab atmosphere and great brunch. delicious coffee and a great position on the quay. Friendly staff and loved by locals.

Came here with a friend and I was not keen the place was clean and the staff were friendly but I was hungry and all they offered was things on sour dough bread or on a muffin so we went somewhere else, it might be...

Excellent service, food was absolutely top notch, and the service was spot on, not rushed even though the restaurant was very busy

Really lovely location, amazing atmosphere, staff are brilliant and inviting, the aroma is so relaxing, food is presented beautifully and tastes as good as it looks a must go to place for brunch 5*

Such a lovely breakfast with friendly service. Delicious range of veggie food plus loads of great choice for meat lovers too. Plus fab coffee, what’s not to love?!

beautiful spot for a quiet brunch. the owner was very kind and accommodating of my difficulty climbing stairs and arranged us a table outside with a beautiful view over the river and right next to a heater. Food was great too - delicious Benny Eggs.

A great little place for coffee breakfast we had breaky here and it was outstanding in my opinion I had the full-monty and the wife had ham toastie service was great and friendly and with a nice view of the marina too....

Just lovely! Warm welcome, friendly staff, coffee was hot & delicious and the food amazing. We opted for the Catalan toast pan de crystal with avocado, poached eggs, bacon, lambs lettuce, herb oil and crunchy seeds….so amazing! And my husband had the muffin with the...

Friendliest owner and staff you’ll meet, always so welcoming and helpful. Gorgeous views of the waterfront and great coffee - nothing to fault about this gem of a place.

We were staying in Ipswich two nights last week as we were going to the theatre. Found this lovely place for breakfast on the first morning, we loved it so much we went back following day. Coffee latte was lovely, I’m very fussy about coffee...

Definitely worth waiting for a table. Efficient service and the food was beautiful and tasty Brunch at it's best.

Excellent service as always. Bart, Carlos and the team always go out of their way to accommodate. The coffee is always spot on along with the cinnamon twirls, almond croissants and pain au chocolate. Keep up the good work guys summer's coming x

Amazing food coffee and service ! Always friendly staff , the best cafe in Ipswich by miles ! Would 💯 recommend a visit

It's always a pleasure to end up at the grazing sheep after our Sunday bike ride. The friendly welcome is followed by tea and a pastry and the best cinnamon rolls...ever!! I'm looking forward to going back and trying some of the other items on...

Found this great little eatery in the Marina in Ipswich, fabulous food for breakfasts and brunches, excellent service from owner and staff, friendly, polite and helpful. We recommend highly to all.

Lovely place 1st visit but I will be returning.

A quick cafe with an eclectic style of food by the harbour. Views are great, food is good and the construction has been thought about. Small inside and a few cooking smells with good service. Ideal to visit on a nice day. Cost effective. A short walk around the harbour.

Fancy and tasty food. Nice location👍

Nice place, the menu is a little cryptic, and and was very café food (open sandwiches and salads sort of thing) But the people were very nice.

Always love it here... even in the rain! Lovely staff and food. Thanks 😊

The host’s are lovely and welcoming, gave me and my friend blankets and put the heater on for us. As soon as we stepped through the door, they were so helpful and extremely quick with the food. Highly recommend!

A really nice place to eat, we were offered blankets sitting outside and they turned the heaters on for us and the Mr Benny's eggs benedict was lovely 🙂

My wife and I came across the Grazing Sheep yesterday while looking for a place to lunch. From the start the courtesy and the service were phenomenal. The food didn't disappoint either. Highly recommended.

Nice and cosy place with friendly workers and helpful owner.

What a fabulous place! Outstandingly welcoming, lovely coffee and sensational food! The proprietor couldn’t have been more friendly, the poached eggs were perfect and the espresso was exceptional.

Nice place for breakfast. The apples on my pancake could of had a touch more cinnamon and maybe of been cooked a little more but still tasted good. Service was very polite and professional. Comfortable seating with a relaxed and quiet atmosphere

Great service friendly staff and great breakfast

We’ve been here several times now and it never disappoints. Consistently good quality food and service. They are adaptable if needed and always really friendly. It’s a beautiful location to watch life go by on a Sunday morning with a decent coffee.

We stopped by at the weekend to get a coffee and a counter-snack. The coffee and scones were nice but the service was very slow - we waited over 25 mins for our drinks. It's a shame because it has such a promising location and menu .. maybe next time. Edit: I just wanted to give honest feedback, nothing unkind. This place seems nice and I hope they can continue to grow - independent businesses should be supported. Give them a try, many others have had a lovely time. But the response from the owner has made my mind up!

What a beautiful experience! The service was top notch, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. I cannot wait to go back.

On a beautiful sunny Sunday it was t surprising to see this place packed out. Instead of turning people away, we were greeted with a sunny smile and a table cleared for us in just a couple of minutes as satisfied don’t left. We had...

Lovely cheese scone & coffee, very good service.

Had a well deserved rest here after a nice walk along the water front , a coffee & a tea went down well . 👌

What more could you ask for; sitting in a warm room overlooking a bright and sunny mariner with great food and coffee and excellent service. Thank you