ely cathedral

While visiting Ely last week, we wondered into the cathedral.  this is easily the largest building in Ely.  Mark and Debbie were certainly wooed and wowed by the size and magnificence of the place but, apart from wondering briefly about the history of the toilets and what they had been used for in the past, my chief concern was the quality of the cafe!  If you want other facts figures and info visit the cathedral website at www.elycathedral.org

 

the cafe is a typical churchy affair selling mainly pastry.  there were 2 vegetarian quiches, sausage rolls, various sponge cakes,a few rather basic sandwiches in the cheese and tomato, ham and tomato or plain cheese style and of course tea, coffee and juice.

 

I opted for a mixed pepper quiche with coleslaw and salad leaves.  the quiche was home made and maybe someone had made it at home then hidden it in the cupboard for a while and forgot about it.  It was rather dry. not stale but I am glad it was a small one.  the coffee was I think made from ground rather than instant coffee but it was not of the highest quality.  After a wonder around then this cafe was a welcome break.  Staff were quite helpful and friendly.

 

I can not give this more than 5 out of 10.  If you are visiting the cathedral then by all means go there for a cupper and something to eat but this cafe is not an attraction that stands up in its own right and it is not worth a special visit for purely culinary purposes.