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Reviewed 26 September 2023

On holiday in England with our dog, our first stop was Swaffham Bulbeck. We arrived from the Stena Line, Harwich and had planned to have breakfast at the Jubilee Restaurant, Old Ipswich Rd in Ardleigh. We were too early, this roadside restaurant opens at 8:00...am!. So we waited a while and it was now starting to rain. The roadside restaurant opened indeed at 8:00 am. When we asked if a dog was welcome here, we were shouted from a distance: no just on the terrace. The terrace where there was no shelter from the rain. In the large empty roadside restaurant I saw a table near the exit, asked if we could take a seat here, no on the terrace, we were shouted, but I replied that it was raining. No answer. Then we looked for something with hospitality.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2023

Wasn't sure when pulled into car park wether to enter( although restaurant recommended) . Decided to give it a try and wow so glad we did . 4 of us for lunch . Food was delicious, plentiful and very reasonable priced . Service also excellent.... I had lasagne which was first class and as I didn't want the potatoes it came out with lovely large salad. Everyone rated their food most highly. Managed to share a desert which again were delicious . Thoroughly recommend this restaurant. Will be back.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023

The jubilee is the best restaurant in the area for a quality breakfast or lunch . Each time we visit the food arrives freshly cooked hot and delicious . Go once and you will not be disappointed

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 30 August 2023

Lovely place to eat , good home cooked food. Chocolate bread and butter pudding simply divine . Will be back.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 10 August 2023

Excellent choice of dishes,superb home cooked food, good service, and great value for money. Will certainly be returning work work out way through the menu.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 March 2023 via mobile

We took some family to eat at the cafe.The staff are very friendly, helpful and polite, we were aware of the long wait to get superb food as its is ‘not fast food, but good food served when ready and all of our guests commented...on the excellent hot tasty food. However, they were a little taken aback by the ‘poor cleanliness and presentation of the cafe overall’. It could do with a deep clean as the lights above us had black cobwebs and the coke glasses have seen better days and need to be replaced. I am aware that it is a cafe, but it wouldn’t hurt for the entrance in particular to get an upgrade and tidied up, as well as an overall clean. Getting the cafe to the standard of their food, it would be amazing.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 26 March 2023 via mobile

Visited for breakfast for the first time today. Very busy but managed to fit us in. Prices are at the top end of what you would expect & the wait was very long. The positive was the food was very good as was the service....Doesn’t quite match Timbers for price & quality, but well worth the visit & we will return.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 9 March 2023

The food was lovely, Justin did all he could to provide a pleasant experience with a fab family team behind him in the kitchen. Much appreciated and highly recommended visit. Local and tasty food!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 18 February 2023

First visit to the Jubilee Cafe and it did not disappoint. A varied menu providing value for money and very friendly helpful staff. A good choice of meals including vegetarian and some great puddings!!

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 19 January 2023 via mobile

We visited on a Sunday morning for breakfast, there were only a handful of customers at tables so it was very quiet. There was a sign up saying there was no table service and you needed to go to the counter to order. A full...breakfast, beans on toast and a couple of drinks was nearly £25!!! The quality of the produce being used appears to have slipped and having to order at the counter was very disappointing. I’m sure a local hotel/pub will do a great breakfast, with better quality ingredients and full table service and be cheaper. The Jubilee used to do really good food, but it seems to have slipped on the quality and sneaked the prices up! I appreciate they need to earn a living but not at the expense of quality. It’s a shame, as we loved it there as it was a very short drive from home. Not sure we will be visiting again in a hurry. Sorry!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 11 January 2023

Attended with friends for the first time in many years. Spotlessly clean inside although could have been a bit warmer. Although the price of the food is slightly higher than normal cafes the quality of the food is very good and staff helpful and friendly....We all agreed that our visit was a big success and would definitely be returning in the future.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 26 November 2022 via mobile

Staff were all lovely and couldn't have been helpful enough, except for the tall chap with black hair and glasses (maybe the manager?). It's our third visit now and he couldn't be ruder. Won't be coming again. Disappointing.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 25 September 2022

Just left the cafe after being told that we can’t order two slices of toast to go with our £30 breakfast as it slows down the orders. We could not order the food we wanted. The cafe was less than 1/4 full on a Sunday...morning and we have been attending for more than 15 years. Really disappointed with the customer service in this instance.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 4 September 2022 via mobile

Popped into fuel before a day of shopping, heart dropped as we pulled into the Carpark and it was packed! The staff managed to find us a table in the sun in the garden and we were set. We ordered quickly and had our drinks...in no time at all, we were warned that there would be a wait for the food, half hour or so and our piping hot breakfast arrived. Gorgeous food, freshly cooked and served by lovely staff.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 21 August 2022 via mobile

Had lunch today with family. It was delicious we all enjoyed it. Brilliant service and friendly staff. Will be back very soon. Thank you for all your hard work

Date of visit: August 2022
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4