Support Small, Eat Well: Sudbury's Incredible Independent Cafés

If you've found yourself standing outside Greggs on your lunch break this week only to remember it's closed for refurbishment, don't panic! This is the perfect time to discover, or re-discover, the incredible local cafés on your doorstep.

We've listed some of our favourite spots to satiate our sweet and savoury cravings in Sudbury below:

Sudbury Arts Centre – St Peter’s Church, Market Hill

Enjoy hot drinks and cake in a beautiful 12^th Century former church, with seating inside and out and a lovely view over the market place.

Gainsborough Coffee House – 3 Gainsborough Street

Serves locally roasted coffee, breakfasts, sandwiches and more, to eat in or take away.

The Watering Place – 47 Gainsborough Street

Sandwiches, scones and more with a lovely outdoor area at Gainsborough’s House.

David’s – 51-52 Gainsborough Street

Provides relaxation and daily news over a great coffee, breakfast or lunch, for those seeking peace and quiet.

Painters @ The Angel – 43 Friars Street

Breakfast, cream teas and home baked cakes with locally sourced ingredients. Vegan and GF choices.

Aunty Ree’s – Unit 3, 101 East Street

A delicious range of home baked cookies and cakes as well as some tempting desserts and shakes.

Bishops Coffee – Unit 5, 101 East Street

Not just great coffee, but hand made bagels fresh from the oven as well as paninis, toasties and pastries, in a lovely botanical themed setting.

Twenteaone – 21 North Street

A cosy and comfortable café with indoor and outdoor seating, offering hot and iced drinks, breakfasts, lunches and more, with the added bonus of a lovely deli on site.

The Barista’s Shed – 83 North Street

Coffee to die for, delicious cake and custard tarts with a warm and friendly welcome and atmosphere. Their selection of delicious coffee can also be bought to brew at home.

Joe’s Sandwich Shop – 86 North Street

Home made cakes as well as sandwiches and French baguettes filled with the freshest ingredients alongside a selection of hot drinks.  

Dinky Treats – 3 King Street

Serving hot sausage rolls and pasties alongside their selection of delicious desserts and pick n' mix.

Huffers Café Restaurant – 32 King Street

Family friendly café/restaurant offering hot breakfasts and lunches alongside a selection of sandwiches, omelettes and the biggest jacket potatoes around.

Additionally, Clarkes Bakery will be opening their doors soon as a newcomer to the Sudbury highstreet. Keep your eyes peeled for their shop at 84 North Street when they open!