Kanto Cafe & Bakery

You'll find yourself on Cherry Hinton Road heading towards the roundabout, and suddenly there's Kanto—a proper neighbourhood spot that's somehow become the place locals actually queue for. It's the kind of cafe that takes both halves of 'cafe and bakery' seriously; they're not just warming up yesterday's croissants. The Japanese influence comes through in both the food and the atmosphere—there's a thoughtfulness to how things are done here that feels miles away from the usual Cambridge coffee shop formula. Settle in with whatever's just come out of the oven and a decent espresso, and you'll understand why the reviews keep stacking up. The neighbourhood vibe is genuinely welcoming without being try-hard about it.