Brunch, Brunch, Brunch

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The wonderful combination of ‘breakfast’ and ‘lunch’ known as brunch. Eaten in the late morning or early afternoon, generally between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, offers a gentle fulfilling way to start the day. Brunch represents more than just a trend. It represents a social experience, an excuse to sleep in, give yourself a bit more time to build up a hearty appetite and spend time conversing with friends, family and loved ones. BRUNCHBRUNCH We, as humans are naturally social creatures who crave social interaction and brunch provides the perfect opportunity for a scheduled face to face debrief on our chaotic lives. You can catch up on the night before, discuss family politics or whisper sweet nothings to your loved ones. The bottom line is that due to the relaxed attitude of this meal, it means you can take as long as you want to eat and drink, dress relaxed and chat to your heart’s content. Surely no weekend is complete without a stunning plate of perfectly cooked eggs, aromatic coffee, and the occasional glass of Prosecco to ease your way into the day.

Here are some of Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire’s pick of the brunch.

The Lodge, Duxford

Whether you are looking for a quick bite to eat or a longer lunch, then look no further than Graze at The Lodge, Duxford. Open from 7.30am until late – Graze has something to offer for all of you brunch enthusiasts. With the launch of their new spring menu, they have a wide range of dishes to choose from, which are all freshly prepared in house meaning dietary requirements can be catered for easily. There really is something for everyone. A firm favourite is the smashed avocado on toast with poached eggs or one of their sourdough toasties. If you can’t stick around, they also offer ‘Lodge to Go’ a takeaway service for both food and drinks – so there really is no excuse not to visit! The Lodge is situated in the lovely village of Duxford and can be easily accessed from the M11 and A505 making it a great location to meet up with friends and family. Graze should definitely feature on your visit list.

01223 755677 thelodgeduxford.com/eat/ Ickleton Road, Duxford CB22 4RT

Hot Numbers

Hot Numbers’ new HQ – The Roastery comprises a cafe, bakery and coffee training facility providing the general public with a window into the coffee journey from bean to cup. Our creative brunch menu is served daily by our passionate chefs from an open kitchen with fresh sourdough bread baked on site alongside a delicious selection of cakes. The buzzing interior is paired with a tranquil outdoor seating area, shaded by trees, featuring unique reclaimed furniture.

01223 612207 hotnumberscoffee.co.uk/the-roastery/ Dunsbridge Turnpike, Royston. SG8 6RB

No weekend is complete without a stunning plate of perfectly cooked eggs

The Falcon

If you are in Buntingford on a Saturday morning, then be sure to visit us from 10am when we serve a tasty brunch. You’ll find breakfast classics including our Eggs Royale, made with the finest Weald smoked salmon, alongside Gypsy eggs with smoked paprika and breadcrumbs. We use eggs laid just a few miles from us in Ware and our breakfast bacon and sausages are sourced from Prior’s Hall Farm in Essex, where the Menhinick family have been farming since 1942.

If you prefer sweet over savoury at breakfast, then our fluffy waffles are a must-try with seasonal fruit compote and yoghurt.

01763 890028 enquiries@falconrestaurant.co.uk 69 High Street, Buntingford, SG9 9AE

No.41

No. 41 is a friendly, relaxed restaurant in the centre of Royston, offering day to evening, breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. Breakfast menu available until midday, including all of your favourites, from granola and fresh berries to our traditional No.41 breakfast.

The delicious food and warm welcome from Stacey & Kadir make this the perfect brunch destination spot.

01763 244326 Number41Royston@gmail.com 41 Kneesworth St, Royston SG8 7AA

The Heath

It surely doesn’t get more picturesque than Royston Heath for a brunch destination! Toby and his team, at The Heath Cafe Bar, offer a relaxed and inviting atmosphere along with freshly prepared food and coffee.

Perfectly paired with a long dog walk, it’s the recipe for a great start to the day.

01763 243 613 The Heath Cafe Bar, Baldock Road, Royston, SG8 5BG

Bury Lane

Brunch at Bury Lane Farm Shop is the chance to enjoy freshly cooked quality produce in our light and airy Cafe. Open 7 days a week, Sophie and her team offer friendly table service with breakfast, brunch, smoothies, hot drinks and more available from 9am Monday to Saturday and 10:30am on Sunday

01763 260 418 www.burylanefarmshop.co.uk/farm-shop-cafe/ A10 By Pass Melbourn, Royston, Herts, SG8 6DF

Kooky Nohmad

Created by local nohmads moving cafe to coffee shop, hour by hour, looking for a place to settle over a coffee and manage their working day. This became an opportunity to embrace the new modern era of home working and to re-write the script.

Kooky has an energetic vibe where you can relax, enjoy healthy food and drink, whilst being surrounded by like minded creatives and all the functionality for a working day, including Wi-Fi, plug sockets and meeting room space.

01763 258965 hello@kookynohmad.com 42 High Street Royston, Herts, SG8 9AG