Cafes

Central Cafe & Restaurant

4.5 293 reviews Closed 1 Whitehart St, Thetford IP24 1AA, United Kingdom

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At Central Cafe & Restaurant, we blend a cozy atmosphere with a diverse menu that caters to every palate. Located in the heart of Thetford, this casual eatery is ideal for any meal, from hearty breakfasts to delightful dinners. Our talented chefs whip up fresh, quality dishes like fluffy omelettes and comforting soups, while our extensive tea and coffee selection keeps guests coming back for more. Family-friendly and welcoming, we pride ourselves on excellent service and great value. Whether you're dining solo, with friends, or bringing the kids, Central Cafe & Restaurant is your go-to destination for a satisfying and comforting experience.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Restroom
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Casual

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Central Cafe & Restaurant before visiting.

Reviews for Central Cafe & Restaurant

4.5

293 reviews

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Review highlights

Based on 293 reviews

Central Cafe & Restaurant in Thetford is commonly praised for its welcoming atmosphere, cleanliness, and friendly, attentive staff. Reviewers highlight the generous portion sizes and good value for money, particularly appreciating the breakfast offerings and hot beverages. Service is frequently described as fast and efficient, with meals arriving promptly alongside drinks, maintaining their temperature. The cafe’s interior is noted for being comfortable and inviting, making it a suitable spot both for quick meals and relaxed visits. Customers also value the varied and reasonably priced menu, reinforcing the establishment’s appeal as a reliable and enjoyable choice for breakfast and cafe dining.

Kerry Hamilton

Mar 26, 2025

First visit to this place today with my partner. We had a central breakfast and gammon. Very good size portions, good value for money. Staff were very polite and friendly, the place was clean and welcoming. Will visit again.

Sheila Hammond

Mar 21, 2025

Had to kill 2 hrs whilst dashcam being fitted and stumbled across this lovely cafe.Lovely bacon rolls and great hot drinks. Hate it when drinks are served and you then wait ages for food, not here, spot on, food delivered first, closely followed by drinks. This means my tea is still hot when I'm ready to drink it after my food

John B

Mar 16, 2025

Great fast service, very clean and the food is very nice. Or just a great place to sit down and have a cup of tea.

liz Whitfield

Feb 11, 2025

This place is great. Excellent value for money,hot tasty food,always cooked quickly,even when busy. Lovely.

Nicky White

Jan 27, 2025

We only popped in for a cappuccino each, but the cafe was lovely inside and the staff were very friendly and quick! You have to go up and order but there is a large and varied menu of food and drink when we had a look at it!! It was clean and the seats were comfortable to sit on too! Good prices as well!

Us386 -

Jan 13, 2025

This is probably the best cafe in town! Staff are so lovely and welcoming and food is absolutely amazing always served hot with big portions. You can never go wrong with this cafe i 100% recommend it.

Anastazja “T r i x i 3” Klaja

Jan 12, 2025

Yummy every time and always feel comfortable.Sauté potatoes are my fav and unsmoked bacon unlike everywhere else on point.

Rando York

Jan 02, 2025

Super friendly staff. Children’s menus. Very child friendly. Good quality food. Fresh. Great (and cheap) coffee. Great full British and Turkish breakfast. Clean. What else would one want to start the day?