5 of the best cafes you have to visit in Ipswich this autumn

On days where the wind is ice cold a warm cup of coffee or a hot chocolate loaded with marshmallows and cream can be exactly what you need. 

Here are some of the best cosy cafes in Ipswich according to TripAdvisor. 

1. The Grazing Sheep

The Grazing Sheep is on Ipswich Waterfront (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)Where: Regatta Quay, 15a Key Street, IP4 1FH 

Opening Hours: 8am until 3pm

A breakfast, lunch, brunch, and coffee spot overlooking Ipswich Marina. 

They serve freshly roasted and ground Italian coffee and their food menu includes breakfast muffins and sourdough open sandwiches. 

The café reopened under new management in 2018. 

2. Applaud Coffee

Applaud Coffee serves afternoon tea (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)Where: 19 St Peter's Street, IP1 1XF

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 8.30am to 4pm

If the autumn chill lasts all day, why not enjoy a treat of afternoon tea. 

Applaud Coffee serves a traditional afternoon tea with a selection of mini sandwiches, scones, and cakes for £18 per person. 

In November, the cafe will start serving a festive afternoon tea as well featuring mini mince pies and cranberry and orange scones. 

3. The Green Room 

The Green Room also sells a range of cards and gifts by artist Bewilderbeest (Image: Google)Where: 18 St Margaret's Street, IP24 2BS

When: Monday to Thursday from 8.30am until 3pm (4pm on Fridays)

The café sources its coffee beans from independent UK small-batch roasters. 

As well as serving a range of coffees and hot drinks, it also hosts events such as life drawing, book club and poetry evenings. 

Dogs are also welcome to enjoy water and free dog treats, or homemade dog cakes on offer. 

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4. Paddy and Scott's 

Dogs enjoying Paddy and Scott's PuppyChino event (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)Where: Ambition House, Neptune Quay, IP4 1QJ

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 8am until 4pm (9.30am on Saturdays)

The craft coffees at Paddy and Scott's are designed with them there every step of the way. 

Enjoy one of their freshly brewed coffees whilst looking over Ipswich Waterfront. 

Last year the café hosted a 'PuppyChino' event. 

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5. Hullabaloo 

Hullabaloo is a vegan cafe (Image: Google)Where: 14 St Peter's Street, IP1 1BX

Opening Hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm (4pm on Saturdays)

Hullabaloo is a plant-based café in Ipswich that gained a reputation for keeping a small seasonal menu made from fresh ingredients. 

The menu includes dishes such as scrambled tofu and sweetcorn fritters. 

It was recently named one of the best places for breakfast in the UK by the Observer Magazine.