The Old Rock Shop Bistro
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The Old Rock Shop Bistro
We're a friendly, family-run cafe-bistro serving delicious homemade food in the heart of Cromer. We offer a range of breakfasts, brunches, lunches, cakes and pastries as well as a wide selection of teas, coffees and drinks. We also offer an outside catering service for family get togethers, corporate events and community celebrations.
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Here at The Old Rock Shop Bistro our aim is to provide great service, great food and great hospitality. I started working in the cafe that was previously on this site back on 2003 and when the business came up for sale I took it over in 2007. We renamed the business to reflect the heritage of the building.
We serve light breakfasts, brunches, lunches, cakes and pastries, as well as a wide range of teas, coffees and cold drinks. All of our food, cakes and pastries are homemade on site by our own chefs using fresh, local ingredients and all are available to take away. Food is served from 8am - 6pm, 7 days a week, and we are fully licensed with a selection of beers and carefully selected wines.
If you need catering for a function, we can prepare and deliver a delicious selection of food in a variety of venues from homes to community venues and businesses. Our catering menu includes a wide range of food including celebration cakes, finger buffets, barbeques, fork buffets, canapes, hot food, breakfasts as well as holiday home catering - all using locally sourced ingredients.
Come along to one of our themed nights to enjoy great-tasting food from around the world and even some live music. We often base our theme nights around occasions such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Burns Night, or local events such as the Crab & Lobster Festival and Cromer Folk Festival. Our quarterly quiz evenings are comprised of a homemade two-course dinner followed by a quiz with a break for tea and coffee.
Reviews (16)
Margaret Carter
Margaret Carter
Jan 13, 2022
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Good choice of homemade foods. I had the sausage roll with homemade coleslaw and salad. Yummy. Beer and wines available too.
Colin Miles
Colin Miles
Dec 19, 2021
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Good breakfast. Had the eggs Benedict on a scone. Nice to have something different.
Nicola Hutton
Nicola Hutton
Dec 17, 2021
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Wonderful service, beautiful food, lovely atmosphere and decor. Staff all friendly and helpful. Best coffee in town! No rush to leave
Louise Picton Pegg
Louise Picton Pegg
Dec 10, 2021
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I was lucky enough to be the recipient of some "leftovers" of a beautiful, and very very plentiful, afternoon tea delivered today to some neighbouring guests. This was arranged from overseas, and the organisation and contents of the individual boxes couldn't be faulted. From the sausage rolls and pigs in blankets (nice touch) to the hand piped cookies, scones and, of course, mince pies. Everyone was suitably delighted, and none more than I as I hadn't expected it! Well done!
Heather Rachel
Heather Rachel
Dec 05, 2021
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Lovely afternoon tea at the bistro , food was delicious and there was so much of it .. highly recommend 😊
Oliver Boldero-Maddox
Oliver Boldero-Maddox
Nov 20, 2021
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Visited today with my nanny .. delicious creamy hot chocolate and the cakes were very nice! Will come back again
Clive Langston
Clive Langston
Nov 15, 2021
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Good lattes here. Not over keen on the seating arrangement. Place was busy, always a good sign.
Naomi Davies-Hargate
Naomi Davies-Hargate
Oct 12, 2021
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Sam & his team provided outside catering for our wedding on Sat 9th Oct. We can’t thank you enough, everything was excellent, 5 star service from start to finish. The food was outstanding we will not hesitate… to recommend you to anyone. All of of guests have nothing but praise for all the amazing food served at our wedding!! Thank you!!
Barbara Wiltshire
Barbara Wiltshire
Sep 14, 2021
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We had a lovely cream tea one afternoon and a delicious crab baguette for lunch the next day when we stayed in Cromer.The staff were friendly and helpful and the cafe clean and well presented.Well worth a visit.
Tom Oliver
Tom Oliver
Sep 09, 2021
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A great little spot for lunch and a cake. Great staff, a nice atmosphere, fresh food and a splendid cake selection. Can't beat it!
Charli Goodwin
Charli Goodwin
Aug 19, 2021
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Chicken and Bacon Baguette was amazing, after a long walk along the coastal path. Rhubarb and Strawberry posh pop, washed it down nicely. Would highly recommend.
Gaenor Bacon
Gaenor Bacon
Aug 07, 2021
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Organised the menu with creative suggestions to make our fantastic wedding food .Healthy, stylish summer salads were absolute hit with the guests. Brilliant yummy food
Julia Marshall
Julia Marshall
Jul 28, 2021
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Lovely lunch of Cromer crab salad, coleslaw and new potatoes. Add a side of Pinot Grigio and it's a perfect lunch. Staff were great, nothing too much trouble.
Sarah Estelle
Sarah Estelle
Jul 26, 2021
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I ordered 3x takeaway afternoon teas for my mum’s birthday - so helpful and easy to order. Collection was easy and staff were very friendly. The afternoon teas were amazing! One of the best I’ve had. I have a… nut allergy so all I had to do was let them know and mine was labelled and boxed separately, with great replacement items for the items that contained nuts in the other two boxes. Highly recommended and will be ordered again in the future. Thank you!
Tanya Canham
Tanya Canham
May 31, 2021
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My family and I came in here on Sunday for a coffee and we can't rate this place enough. It's our favourite cafe in Cromer, It has the best sausage rolls and cakes by far. We will always be coming here. The staff are fantastic, nothing is ever too much trouble for them.
Sally Hague
Sally Hague
Dec 20, 2020
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Highly recommended!
Came whilst on holiday. Very well organised, kept distances, clean and managed brilliantly during Covid 19. Incredibly friendly staff and good menu options with a few dietary alternatives, the chocolate mocha was one of the best my mums ever had.
They are dog friendly to sizes small to medium. They were wonderful at accommodating us to a quieter area to sit with our 3 dogs, one of which is very nervous. Thank you very much to all the staff.