Bould Brothers Coffee - Cambridge

pui T. L.

Overestimated Quality

I know that it's a very old history cafe but I've never been to it. I know that the rating is very high too. Why?

Because the prices of the products are scary. The cafe is so small that it doesn't look like a good place to couch.

Bought a pastry finally as I am trying to review the pastries of the Cambridge town centre.

In terms of pastries, the main rival is Stir Bakery and Aromi nearby!

Let's put it onto a scale. It's 120g for this £4.50 pastry.

It was crazily sweet. So sweet that I couldn't taste the pistachio and chocolate flavoured filling. Just deadly sweet sugar paste.

The pastries of Stir and EL&N London is expensive too. But they have more fillings, less sweetness and tastes more obvious.

Quite underwhelmed by the performance. As it provides the most expensive pastries in Cambridge.

But still, the staff provided good service. They were very patient employees.

Daniel D.

Great coffee. Tiny place but very quick service. A must-go if you’re in Cambridge and want good coffee.

Mark F.

Pretty average and on the expensive side. Nice setting and there is seating upstairs as well. The cinnamon bun wasn’t too moist and tasty, nothing to write home about. The latte was actually quite disappointing given the good reviews of the place - mostly tastes of milk and lacks any distinctive coffee taste.

Winnie A.

We had a flat white and an iced latte, both of which were incredible and just the way we liked them. However, I noticed small flies flying around the shop. We initially planned to sit downstairs, but the number of flies was too much for me, so we moved upstairs.

We ate half of a croissant and then realized there was a fly on it. We informed the staff, and the staff member apologized and offered us another pastry or coffee. We opted for the coffee. She handled the situation with kindness, which we appreciated.

However, I felt that if there were a significant number of flies around the shop, something should have been done about it. The photo I posted of a wall with flies was taken upstairs, where the situation wasn't as bad, but imagine five times more of these in a smaller space while you're trying to enjoy your coffee downstairs. It's not exactly pleasant.

Lastly, there were four ladies working downstairs. They weren’t very busy, yet no one cleared the dirty cups and plates on our table from the previous customers until our coffees arrived.

Leon

I can only recommend the Bould Brothers Cafe. Absolutely cute coffeeshop in a small narrow house. The coffee was very tasty, only the steaming of the oat milk didn't work properly (pictured) and could be improved. On the other hand, the cow's milk flat white was delicious and the cinnamon bun tasted great as well.
You don't really expect it, but the second floor is a great place to sit and it's not as crowded as the first floor, which I found very pleasant. The two girls at the counter were very relaxed and courteous. Keep up the good work!

Nia

Lovely little coffee shop with upstairs seating. Staff are incredibly kind and helpful. Hot chocolate was excellent 10/10 and beautiful presentation - my oat cortado was great and well dialled in.

Mal F.

Best oat flat white I think I’ve ever had. I’ll dream about this coffee. No sugar needed. Comes in a very small cup so feels doable to have a second coffee after (or before if journeying into Cambridge).
Cost: £4.30

I read the baristas are trained for 6months and if that’s true, it shows. It also took a few minutes for it to come out, they really take their time.

I lovvvve the vibes here. Inside has a chill, indie, boho feel with candles, sanded wood furniture, and beautiful art and oil paintings. I took my coffee to go but this is a great atmosphere to dine in and make art, write, journal, be creative.

Cant wait to come back! I also want to try the potion, their take on a non caffeinated chai latte. And maybe a pastry.

Yanin N.

Returned to Bould Brothers Coffee's inaugural branch for a delightful coffee latte with oat milk and honey on a sunny day.

Once again, the experience was thoroughly enjoyable. The cozy ambiance provided the perfect setting for catching up with a friend. Their coffee never disappoints; it's consistently delicious. 🤤