Blends Cafe — Restaurant in Ipswich

Very limited space, literally sitting on top of the next table, definitely not disabled friendly, I use crutches an struggled to get past tables an then find somewhere to put them once seated, know where to put coat as seats to close to put on back of chair, my partner was unable to get legs under Table as next table had her coat on the chair an bag hanging, are his lunch holding plate on lap. Asked if catering for gluten free, had bread yippee, but then after eating discovered that the sausage in it wasn't neither was the mayo used in making coleslaw. My partner ended up really ill . On saying all of this, presentation was good, all hot, but fairly expensive, sausage ( one ) in sandwich, half baguette with cheese an one chopped up sausage to fill baguette, both with chips ( turned out to be salted crisps) an a spoonful of chopped side salad, an teapot for two came to an astonishing nearly £13 . Amazing as board outside offered breakfast 9 items for £4:95 served between 10-12 pm. It also won't serve drinks between certain times of day, couldn't get my head round that as everyone likes a drink with a meal !! If it hadn't of been for the waitress an presentation of food my rating would be lower. Won't be recommending or returning unfortunately . Forgot to mention that they will only allow maximum of six people to queue awaiting a table. I've know idea what would happen if you were to try an take a buggy in their, you would probably be asked to leave coz you were a fire hazard, one way in an out !! I could go on an on but won't...

I hardly visit Ipswich but I went into town early the other day as I had an all day tattoo session. I decided I needed to eat something for breakfast so popped into Blends. The outside draws you in as it's a very charming look. When i walked in I was greeted with a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. I suffer with major anxiety so it can be hard for me to cope in places I'm unsure of. The man behind the counter took my order which was for an omelette and a mug of tea. I found a table which was very clean and tidy like the rest of the place. Looking around I could see very nicely laid out tables. A dessert shelf counter with lots of nice cakes and snacks in. And also you can look out and see people walking past. Which as everyone knows is what British love best, people watching. I had my mug of tea bought over and placed on a nice little coaster. I waited not very long before my omlete came out. It was absolutely delicious. Whilst eating and drinking I noticed a lot of people coming into and from this establishment. They were met with friendly greets so I assumed they are all locals. I would recommend this lovely place 100%. Whenever I visit Ipswich again whether it's in the morning or afternoon, I will visit Blends for my breakfast...

Always enjoy eating here and have been coming since I was a child, the staff are excellent and get your food to you quickly.

The place itself is a rather simple looking cafe that has a cosy charm to it, the friendly staff top it off in order to make it come alive, very much a community feel when you're in there.

There is rarely a wait for a table as waiting times are very low for food, we usually spend around 30 minutes there.

I recommend the chicken and roast ham baguette (the coleslaw is so good, I need the recipe!), or the blends Olympic breakfast, you can't go wrong...