Indigo Coffee house, Cambridge

Since it opened in the late ’90s, Indigo has always been the best coffee shop in Cambridge (IMHO!) I did more revision for my finals here than I did in the college library, as it has the most wonderful chilled-out vibe that soon puts any exam nerves at bay.

Small but compact, it occupies a Central location hidden down a well known student short-cut. It serves a superb mocha (with or without the floating marshmallows) as well as a mean cheese toastie.

A popular hang-out for a lot of drama types and musicians from the nearby ADC, there’s a very cultural vibe here that somehow manages not to be stuck up.

Indigo is a wonderful little cafe. It's small and it can be hard to find a seat, but aside from that, the food is good and the staff are pleasant.

Nice coffee, great food

Very cheap, independent, "alternative" and quirky neighbourhood cafe in a side alley off busy King's Road. The staff is exceptinoally nice and the coffee very decent. I prefer it by far to all the expensive coffee chains that surround this oasis. The staff is extremely nice and competent. The carrot cake is probably the best in Cambridge, moist and not too sweet. The only problem is its limited space (about 20 seats), so larger groups only find room early morning and later afternoon. Also, it closes relatively early at 5:30. There is a breakfast offer for a toasted bagel and coffee before 11 and a wide selection of daily newspapers is available - good way to start the day or have breakfast after rowing in the morning.

Tiny…..but brilliant. Tucked away independent coffee shop with friendly service. Best place in Cambridge by miles.

Indigo is wonderful. It is small, quirky, independant and unpretentious. It is not a chain (hallelujah!). It was also here long before Starbucks tried to take over the universe. Yes, it can be difficult to find a seat as it is popular and tiny, but if you get one, settle yourself in, read the paper and drink as many hot chocolates as you can. It is a fantastic little place to huddle away in the winter months away from the biting Cambridge winter, and if you’re a student you could even take some books in and pretend to be working while you’re there.

The lack of space in this brilliant little cafe is a shame, as I would love for more people to be able to experience this cafe. They do the best hot chocolate in Cambridge, topped with cream and marshmallows. And the cakes are divine.

You will find it off a tiny alley on Kings Parade - there is normally a chalk board outside which will help you spot it. When you arrive, if you are with a group of people it is worth one of you grabbing a table while the others order, to save you having to eat standing up. Downstairs there are a few tables, but make your way upstairs to a (slightly) larger space with an odd array of differnt chairs and quirky tables, crammed in to make a drink in Indigo quite an experience.

Not for the claustrophobic, or those who find narrow, steep stairs a challenge. Perfect for a mid-morning coffee and cake break from shopping. Very good value.

Very quirky, tiny little coffee shop down a small windy old cobbled alley.

Usually quite cheery service. Coffee, bagels and home made cakes are the dish of the day. All freshly made for you and brought to your table after ordering at the impossibly small counter.

Getting the sofa upstairs is a real coup, and well worth it, as you can sit there and order coffees and cakes, read the newspapers and spy on people passing in the street all day.

I quite like their coffee, the only problem - it is overcrowded most of the time, so quite often I have to look for a chair and walk out with no luck.

But if I find a spare chair, I always grab a coffee and occasionally a sesame seed bagel. I ve seen they serve variety of bagels, but those are my favourites.

Although it can sometimes be difficult to get a table at Cafe Indigo, it's well worth getting up early on a Sunday morning and wandering along either for a bagel and americano or tea and toast, and enjoying the first quiet hour or so to read the free newspapers. The decor is kitsch and welcoming, particularly the painted blue wooden chairs, and the many posters and customer photos certainly add an interesting individual touch. The coffee is strong (they add two espresso shots to every cup), and the mocha one of the best in Cambridge. There's a wide range of sandwich and bagel fillings, as well as delicious cakes, while the service is personal and fantastic- as I was once reading Le Monde before a French lecture the waiter changed the music to something French and 1960's!

This is a great place to visit if you want somewhere individual rather than the standard chains of coffee houses you can find in every town.

The cafe itself is small and cosy, it is very popular however so I recommend sending a friend upstairs to grab a table whilst you buy drinks otherwise you could end up without a seat!

I can highly recommend the hot chocolate with added marshmallows and cream, a gooey chocolatey delight.

So avoid the big names and try somewhere different next time you go out for coffee...

I don’t really do coffees, because I think they are waste of money especially in all these top coffee shops (you know the ones I mean). Therefore, going to cafés is not usually my thing, but indigo differed because of its location and the service provided.

The best thing about indigo café is the warm and friendly environment; you could add that it is very cute. It is has two floors, the down floor has the counters and stuff and the upper floor is very colourful and cosy. The café is well situated, just opposite one of the colleges of Cambridge University, which makes it popular with students.

I sat down shoulder to shoulders with the other customers, sipping my cup of espresso and just watching people on the street, it may seem sad but it was actually quite interesting. The location provides a very good view of the city and its people, so it is a good place if you are a tourist.

This brings me to the only negative thing about the café and that is the size. If you like having your own little space when you go for a coffee, then indigo café may not be the place for you or else you go very early about 9ish when students are yet to invade the place. Otherwise, it is a lovely place to have coffee and light snacks.