Harden's survey result
Summary
Despites both its iconic status – a Cambridge landmark since 1921 – and foodie ownership (FT columnist, Tim Hayward has owned it since 2011), this Varsity café (most famous for its Chelsea buns) inspires only limited and middling feedback: “more-than-adequate if pricey comfort food in a busy environment”.
Summary
This Cambridge icon (est 1921) famous for its Chelsea buns has inspired mixed views since FT columnist Tim Hayward took the reins in 2011. For some long-term sceptics “this new trendy journalist owner has ruined the place (despite its friendly staff, they can’t even get marmalade on toast right!)” but fans were more in evidence this year, boosting its “excellent brekkies” (“sourdough smash is just great”), “amazing cakes and good coffee too”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.60 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £3.50 |
| Service | 10.00% |
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Opening hours
| Monday | 8 am‑6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am‑6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am‑6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am‑6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am‑6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am‑6 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am‑6 pm |
