Café Ambience

39A Market Street, Loughborough LE11 3ER
$ English Recommended New Editor's Pick

A beautiful family-run independent, Shabby Chic Bistro Cafe & Deli with a fully stocked bar. We are a small independent business that accepts advance reservations for tables wanting food and drink.

Reservations

Booking Notes:

PLEASE NOTE: - Afternoon Tea bookings require 48 hours' notice and a £7.50 per person deposit. Thank-you x

Business Info

  • Address: 39A Market Street, Loughborough LE11 3ER
  • Cross Street: Market Street
  • Cuisine: Delicatessen | Desserts | English | Vegan | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | Dinner | Late |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | PayPal | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: 4.00 | Corkage Fee for own bottles is £4.00 per bottle
  • Phone: 07305 644700
  • Features: Full Bar, Catering Services, Outdoor Seating, Takeout Available, Winning Wine List, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi, Tea Service,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite,

Photos

Café Ambience - Cafe Exterior
Café Ambience - Interior at Night Café Ambience - Interior of our Wine Bar Café Ambience - Come sample our Afternoon Tea

Events & Special Hours

XMAS WITH ANDREW
Dec. 20, 2024 All Day 9:30 - 23:30

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
All Day - INSIDE TABLES 9:30 - 16:00
Tuesday
All Day - INSIDE TABLES 9:30 - 16:00
Wednesday
All Day - INSIDE TABLES 9:30 - 16:00
Thursday
All Day - INSIDE TABLES 9:30 - 18:00
Friday
All Day - INSIDE TABLES 9:30 - 16:00
Valid between: May 16, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2024
Saturday
All Day - INSIDE TABLES 9:00 - 19:00
Sunday
Closed

F.A.Q.s

Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can, but please remember we need 48 hours' notice as we make everything fresh and a £7.50 per person deposit. Bookings with less than 24 hours' notice may be possible, but we cannot guarantee this.
We are happy to accept reservations for Drinks only outside of our busy lunch period. During our lunch period - 11:30 am until 2:00 pm we only accept reservations for tables that include food and drink.
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.88 out of 5 stars based on 430 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 09, 2024
Irene H.
We discovered Ambience about 5 weeks ago due to using mobility scooters having had to stop driving a car. When we went in at 12.05 pm it was fairly busy but found a table for 2. There is an extensive menu from light bites to full meals. Everyone was really friendly and service was very good despite having a lot of customers in. This week I booked a table to be sure of getting the one easiest for us to access, again good food and good service A bonus is the fact there is space outside to park our mobility scooters that is not always the case for some cafes in Loughborough. We look forward to our next visit to Ambience weather permitting as rain and mobility scooters do not go together well

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 15, 2024
Abigail M.
Very pleased, when I arrived my reserved table had been clearly marked, the waitress was prompt and very friendly and recommended the sausage sandwich for breakfast which was delicious. Coffee was also excellent. Will absolutely visit again when in Loughborough.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Aug 01, 2024
Anna B.
Consistent, food great, staff always welcoming.

Overall: 10/10
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May 11, 2024
Madeline H.
Could not be improved. As usual a lovely lunch, excellent service. So enjoyable.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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May 01, 2024
Ann S.
Good food, great atmosphere, friendly staff.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 31, 2024
Anna B.
Very friendly staff, food always first class.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 11, 2024
Kealy W.
Great service Lovely people. The food and drinks were Great. Will 100% be returning. Thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 19, 2024
Phil A.
We are always happy to visit good and drink.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 22, 2023
Ann G.
Lovely little cafe/bistro with super food

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 04, 2023
Lorraine N.
Brilliant as always

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Nov 26, 2023
Pam G.
Never had an unsatisfactory visit, good food, good wine and good company. All the staff are lovely and helpful, nothing is too much trouble.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 24, 2023
Leah H.
We had food from the breakfast part of the menu, food was good and fresh, service was excellent and prices were decent. Id definitely go back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 28, 2023
Maria S.
I'm a frequent visitor to this cafe. Everything is perfect and they have gluten free bread, a must for me.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 01, 2023
Ann S.
Lovely food, amazing staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 18, 2023
Angela S.
Fantastic as always, there were 6 of us and the meals were all delivered together no having to wait for any of them. The service is always the best.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Jul 24, 2023
Lorraine N.
Everything was perfect

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 21, 2023
Joanne F.
We’ve been coming to Cafe Ambience for 4 years and it’s always been fabulous food at exceptional prices served by very engaging welcoming staff. What’s not to like?

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 18, 2023
Pam G.
It's my favorite place, the food and service are always superb and so is the wine

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 10, 2023
Casey R.
Amazing customer service kind staff and very delicious food will definitely be going again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2023
Maggie R.
Great food great service, a firm favourite ❤️

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 03, 2022
Rachel M.
Lovely food , very friendly staff nice atmosphere , one best breakfast has in long time we will be back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 21, 2022
Julie c.
It was just perfect !

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 19, 2022
Cathy L.
A very enjoyable meal in pleasant surroundings and the bonus is they provide healthy options for those of us watching our weight.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 16, 2022
Zoe C.
Love cafe ambience. Polite and lovely workers, consistently great service, food is amazing, cocktails are sooo good and everything is so reasonably priced. Great little sun trap on the outside tables.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 02, 2022
Steven T.
Cannot fault any part of my experience at cafe ambience,food service and atmosphere are excellent and the owner and staff are great

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 31, 2022
Isabel S.
It was lovely and we enjoyed our 2nd visit will be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 20, 2022
samantha c.
Best in Loughborough

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 05, 2022
Nicola P.
Excellent food, love the new menu. Service 110% very friendly and welcoming, highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Mar 05, 2022
Crispin C.
Nice relaxed lunch

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 27, 2022
Helen S.
Lovely place perfectly named as the ambience is just right for an evening out.Welcoming, attentive and happy staff - a great evening- (cocktails are fabulous)

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 28, 2022
Ann S.
Great food, good service. Amazing staff it was all perfect.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 26, 2021
Katie V.
Fantastic, the food was incredible. The steak was cooked to perfection. The cocktails were not only gorgeous but FULL of alcohol, just how we like them! Can't wait to come back again soon.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 16, 2021
Nicola P.
Amazing food, friendly service, highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 28, 2021
Jackie B.
Great food, fantastic atmosphere friendly staff, good value for your money

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 14, 2021
John J.
Really enjoyable evening. The food and wine was great, and we felt very relaxed. We always judge a restaurant by would we recommend it to our friends and the answer is definitely yes. Looking forward to going again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 29, 2021
Helen H.
Don’t change anything

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Jul 13, 2021
Gavin P.
We return time & time again, the people are lovely, the food is excellent, couldnt want for more. Highly recommend going

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 08, 2021
Nicola P.
Lovely food, great service, highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 01, 2020
Sarah S.
Had a lovely relaxing lunch with my friend. Scrummy jacket potatoes, plenty of fillings and well presented. Owners have put so much effort in to keep customers and themselves safe but still place felt welcoming and comfortable.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 30, 2020
Marilyn C.
The ambience was so calming, food absolutely amazing and the services exceptional. Can totally reccomend this establishment. An oasis of calm in a mad world.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Oct 24, 2020
Andrea W.
Always enjoy a trip here , staff welcoming and food lovely

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 11, 2020
Ben M.
Amazing and very well priced drinks, didn't try any food. staff were lovely and the cafe is nicely decorated, had a great atmosphere and was covid safe

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 04, 2020
Deborah M.
Lovely food, cosy booth ,very good table service. Would go again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 24, 2020
Tamby B.
Great good, expertly presented

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 30, 2020
JILL A.
Excellent lunch, 2 of us having the afternoon tea and 2 choosing from the menu both options were beautifully presented, gorgeous food and a lovely atmosphere - thank you x

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 29, 2020
SOPHIE C.
It was the first time weve eaten out since March. We felt safe. Welcomed. And comfortable. The food was lovely. The only things were that the young gentleman didnt explain when we entered if we needed to use the table service app or not and he forgot our drinks which were quickly sorted once we said. We will happily be back again though!.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 27, 2020
MICHAEL W.
We had a really delicious meal far in excess of what we expected. The 'ambience' of the cafe was really pleasing the host was amicable and obliging and the food was excellent.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 26, 2020
RACHEL S.
Absolutely loved our evening at cafe ambience. Staff were so polite and food was just delicious. Fantastic value also. Cafe is Covid safe and feels very relaxed. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for providing a 10/10 service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Aug 17, 2020
TOM M.
Lovely people, great service and excellent food. Would highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 13, 2020
Paul R.
It was a brilliant experiance thank you. Excellent food and an unhurried and helpful aura.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2020
KATIE S.
Great as a always! Couldn’t ask for better service, staff or food! It’s the place to be in Loughborough town centre day or night if you only want the best!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 26, 2020
ANGELA C.
The cleanlineness and service were excellent. Great choice of food and drink. Altogether loved it for a catch up afternoon with friends. Will definitely book again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 11, 2020
DAWN N.
Fabulous and relaxing dining experience. We were made to feel very welcome and the food was wonderful :)

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 11, 2020
MEG K.
Friendly, clean, safe, welcoming and delicious food!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 05, 2020
NICOLA P.
Lovely to see Jess and Iain the cafe looked beautiful As always Great service, easy ordering on app Great food Efficient friendly service Would definitely recommend a visit

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 19, 2024
Rachel B.
Lovely little cafe, friendly and accommodating staff. Delicious food and extremely well priced, in fact, absolute bargain ! Will definitely be back. Thank you.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 26, 2023
Anna Maria B.
Great as always

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 17, 2023
Pamela F.
Great time was had by all, ... Welcome, service, food, atmosphere, value for money - everything worth returning for. Thank you for making the birthday meal a great experience.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
May 14, 2022
Elaine F.
Very good food beautifully presented. A wide selection of beverages/drinks. A lovely relaxing atmosphere with friendly attentive hosts. Only a minor negative… the music was a little to loud and not to my taste but it certainly wouldn’t put me off visiting again.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Feb 21, 2022
Val O.
Very good food and service , very accommodating as I had booked the wrong date , will go back

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 26, 2021
Shane W.
Always a great experience, the chips are amazing, nice atmosphere, lots of choice for food and drink. Service can be a little slow sometimes but it's a small place with a small number of staff and usually a full cafe, so it's worth the short delay. The staff are friendly and welcoming. This is now my go to every weekend.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 27, 2021
Laura-Beth V.
Lovely evening out, fabulous food and cocktails! Intrigued about the gin events!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 03, 2021
Elizabeth C.
The food quality and value were superb! Service was efficient and friendly. Ambiance was a little lacking, chiefly because we were outside. I would certainly recommend Cafe Ambiance to my friends for a good lunch!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 08, 2020
Susannah H.
A lovely lunch - great service, great value - will be back!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 03, 2020
Maggie R.
Really great breakfast which was slimming friendly . Will be back for more

Overall: 9/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Sep 13, 2020
Emma B.
Our 1st time visiting. The cafe is lovely. The only criticism of the food was that the soup was far too thick (carrot and coriander) it was more like a paste. Our drink order arrived incorrect (a regular latte instead of a raspberry lemonade) it was resolved but I was still charged for a large latte when the bill came. Overall pleasant experience and we will return

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 14, 2020
Kate M.
Overall it was a good experience, everywhere was very clean. Our table did feel like it had been added as an after thought. Food was very good, though the coffee was a bit too bitter for me. All of the staff were very friendly and welcoming despite being very busy and we felt well looked after.