Best Cafés and Coffee Shops on The Suffolk Coast

Enjoy delicious coffee, cake, deli sandwiches and sea views at East Point Pavilion on Lowestoft's seafront. The impressive Victoriana-style Pavilion is home to an array of food traders including Sir Toby's who offer barista coffee, hot chocolates, smoothies, iced tea, teas and cakes. If you fancy lunch, there's delicious vegan Mexican dishes from Eagle & Cactus; burgers, hot dogs and loaded fries from The Bosh Grill and Indian curries, salads and samosas from Taaj.

Situated within the famous Snape Maltings complex, MALT is the perfect place to enjoy delicious barista coffee after a bracing walk in the Alde Estuary. Serving a tasty selection of sandwiches, cakes, pastries, coffees, teas and hot chocolate.

Outside on the Hepworth Lawn, the Takeaway Hut also serves a range of coffees, teas and snacks alongside a selection of Suffolk-made ice cream. 

Situated on the Thoroughfare in the riverside market town of Woodbridge, Maeve's Tea Room is the perfect spot to grab a pot of tea, cup of coffee and a slice of cake. 

You'll be spoilt for choice by the selection of homemade cakes and pastries plus there's sandwiches, soups and specials. The cafe has several rooms cosy rooms inside, plus a beautiful courtyard garden to enjoy if the weather is fine.

Nestled within the serene gardens of Otley Hall, Martha's Barn is an artisan café serving specialty coffee, freshly baked treats, and delicious dishes made from local produce.

The café's chic botanical ambiance has been thoughtfully designed to mirror the tranquility of its surroundings and foster a sense of relaxation.

The cafe is great for vegetarians and vegans, and is also a wonderful spot to enjoy brunch, with dishes including Martha's Full English, a hearty tribute to classic breakfast fare elevated with local ingredients; Turkish Eggs, Smashed Pistachios, Local Warm Bread and Martha’s Flapjack Granola, Greek Yoghurt, Orange & Pomegranate.

Friday Street Farm Shop and Cafe is a thriving arable farm between Southwold and Aldeburgh. As well as the farm shop, there's a fabulous cafe/restaurant which serves an extensive menu of home cooked and locally sourced foods. Start your day with a great Suffolk cooked breakfast, tuck into a roast dinner or lunch or treat yourself to a wonderful selection of homemade desserts.

Afterwards, pop into the farm shop for local produce and the home store, which stocks a great selection of giftware and home items.

Soak up the views over coffee at the Fynn Valley Café Terrace. With a stunning outdoor terrace and panoramic windows, you’ll experience picturesque views across the golf course whether sitting outdoors on warmer days or indoors. 

This friendly, family-run cafe serves delicious breakfasts and light bites, all freshly prepared to order, along with local Paddy & Scott's coffee, a well stocked bar with a wide range of gins and their very own Fynn Valley Pilsner!

You’d be hard pressed to find a café in such tranquil surroundings as The Tea Hut. Situated on the banks of the River Deben in Woodbridge, The Tea Hut serves teas, coffees and cakes alongside a daily lunch menu. 

There's a large deck outside, where dogs are welcome to join you as you watch the model boats sail on the pond. Wrap up warm, sit back, and watch the world go by!

Views don't get much better than this! Located on the Landguard Peninsula in Felixstowe, you can sit and watch the huge cargo ships come into port whilst sipping your cappuccino at the View Point Cafe. There's a large terrace too, so if you're looking to blow the cobwebs away, then a stroll along the peninsula ending up here is just the job! 

The cafe is open every day except Christmas day, so it's a fantastic place to get away from it all and escape the hustle and bustle; whatever the time of year.

Sit and admire panoramic views of the River Orwell and Orwell Bridge as you sip on a steaming hot cup of coffee at Suffolk Food Hall. 

There's all the coffee you would expect with oat milk/soya milk available too. To accompany your coffee, choose from bacon or sausage sandwich and pain au chocolat for breakfast, and for lunch there's toasties, jacket potatoes, soups, vegan sausage roll and scones and cakes. 

No trip to The Suffolk Coast is complete until you've sampled the delectable baked goods of the Pump Street Bakery. Located in the idyllic coastal village of Orford, Pump Street pride itself in offering outstanding bread and handmade pastries, all made daily in the village, showcasing their bread in the intimate café alongside local, seasonal food and the best artisanal tea and coffee.

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The perfect spot to warm up with a steaming hot cup of coffee after a walk along the river in Woodbridge, Deben Cafe Bar on HMS Vale boasts unrivalled views of the River Deben across the saltings towards the protected grounds of Sutton Hoo. 

This quirky cafe on board an ex-Swedish Navy warship, serves a delicious range of hot drinks, cream teas, breakfast rolls, freshly made hot pastries, fresh salads, ready made sandwiches and homemade cakes.

Boasting spectacular views of the River Blyth, Old Hall Cafe is located just outside of Southwold and serves a delicious selection of locally sourced, freshly prepared home-cooked food.

Stop by for brunch, lunch and lights meals and you can tuck into dishes inside or out, accompanied by a wide selection of hot drinks and alcoholic beverages, it's the perfect place to relax with friends and family before or after a walk in the stunning Suffolk countryside.