We Visited the Refectory on Saturday 4th May 2024, about 10:50am, prior to looking around Norwich Cathedral. The Refectory is part of the Cathedral, some stairs up, but there is full disabled access.
Bright, light, welcoming, lovely staff, all food baked right here, lovely filled rolls, we tried ham and cheese, and pastrami, and cheese and onion quiche, they sell a varied selection of quiches, sausage rolls, savoury and great pastries, cakes and scones, great coffee, and had two more they were so nice! lovely staff, and based on our positive experience, we will be visiting again before we go home on Monday to buy some breakfast and cheeses to take back!
Highly recommended.
The Refectory Cafe is connected to The Norwich Cathedral. There is a large area which can seat large numbers of people. The area is kept very clean and the staff are very friendly. The service also is fast. The food is delicious, specially all the different types of cakes and pastries. A lovely place to relax after walking around the Cathedral. 👍☕️😁
Part of the magnificent cathedral. It is quite a large area so can seat many people. The breakfast tea was very good, leaf tea rather than tea bags. Cakes were also very nice as was the fruit scone. Although it is up a flight of stairs there is a lift at one end if needed.
It is a really good experience to come to the refectory, it caused a very good impression.
Lots of natural light, plenty of space and I lost count of the amount of staff working happy together.
Good atmosphere with young and old people.
Lovely coffee with alternative milk with an extra charge and vegan cakes apart of a really good variety of other cakes and sandwiches.
The prices are the same as in other places but two cappuccinos with a shared cake it cost £10 and a bit.
Loved this place. So nice and cosy. Best pastries in Norwich.
The refectory at Norwich Cathedral is now run by the wonderful people at Bread Source. They serve up a delicious array of cakes and sandwich as well as good coffee. Plus, you can buy their fresh sourdough breads to take home along with various other tasty goodies. The setting is also wonderful, in the heart of The Close. Well worth a visit.
I visited The Refectory for a meal after exploring the beautiful cathedral. My experience was fantastic: smiling staff, quiet & clean surrounding and wonderful food. I ordered the aromatic duck salad and some walnut & carrot cake and coffee. I left happy! Thank you so much. I will be back when in Norwich! ❤️
Incredible service, amazing staff who were really on the ball especially during a very busy lunchtime. The seasonal soup was incredible and the artistry on my hot chocolate 10/10
Really tasty food, quite pricey but good quality and you get what you pay for. Nice mix of people, families, solo and people working or studying. I'd recommend the cheese and ham roll!
I went to an evening social event. It was catered by Breadsource. Excellent. It's on the first floor but there is a lift. It's attached to the cathedral and has a "kindly" atmosphere. There is parking too within the close.
Wonderful selection of sandwiches and rolls. I had goats cheese, a very thick slice with salad. The pastries looked delicious, next time..... service was excellent. Tables cleared and cleaned quickly. Food and drink brought to the table.
Modern twist on a historic site. Mezzanine area which had a vibrant buzz. Some outdoor seating under cover on either side of the eating area available. No need to book ideal for light lunch whilst out shopping in city centre for a peaceful break and reflection.
Great food but very popular so long wait to be served. Quite pricey but very tasty and very convenient when visiting the Cathedral.
Lovely choice of fresh food and pastries. Drinks lovely atmosphere nice. Pricey but a nice treat
I'm so pleased bread source are at the refectory now.
Their cinnamon buns and lemon and poppyseed cake is the main reason I walk my dog along the Riverside.
My dog actually pulls me all the way there now because he knows he's going to get cake as a little treat after our walk
You don't expect a cafe in a cathedral to be modern, or to serve good coffee and pastries, for that matter. But that cafe actually does both. The coffee is from Caravan Coffee Roasters.
Rants and Big Pants “rantsandbigpants”
+5
I had a sausage roll and my mum had a feta and tomato tart... both were absolutely divine. They also had bread to taste - we tried the olive, cranberry and garlic.... it was heavenly. Great little spot to have a light lunch/coffee break when in Norwich. There's a lift available to take you up to The Refectory too so it's accessible for all. 💜
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