http://www.lahogue.co.uk/
Is this in Cambridge? No! But, is it a pleasant, appetite-sharpening bike ride away? Yes!
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| Another terrible photo. It is slightly nicer than I've made it look |
It's immediately noticeable that the cafe at La Hogue is popular with cyclists, bikers, and the usual garden centre types. Breakfast is ordered at the till then they bring it over.
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| La Hogue breakfast with extra hash browns |
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| An unorthodox yet wise choice |
It looked unimpressive when served, but on closer eating the constituent parts of the breakfast were pretty good. Excellent sausage and noticeably good bacon, though not crispy, and perhaps slightly smoky for the morning. The egg had a nice greasy (but not too greasy) feel that made me wish they had served it with fried bread, tomato and mushrooms. Toast was OK. I don't like getting the little butter portions on the plate but I'll give them a pass for that. Coffee was OK. £6.99 is not unreasonable but obviously you'd be happier with the coffee or tea chucked in, as well as the aforementioned mushrooms and tomato.
The cream tea was reportedly excellent - this from a Girton baker of some repute - crumbly scone, generous portions of clotted cream and jam, good tea. It's unusual to be offered a choice of leaf or bag tea as a matter of course, even more so in unfussy surroundings. All good here then.
Once again I was taunted by a fine selection of cakes which I had no means of carrying. Time to convert the spare bottle holder on the bike for pastries.
- Food 4
- Value 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 3.5
- Coffee 3
- Tea 4.5
- Scone 5
I have always found La Hogue catering to be exceptional. The portions are generous and the quality is outstanding. The prices are reasonable and the service is good. Top marks for their deserts and cooked veg. Colourful, tasty and cooked to perfection.
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