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Crab Pot Cafe

4.5 (405 reviews)
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Crab Salad

Recommended multiple times for being delicious, very fresh, and packed with generous amounts of local Cromer crab. Reviewers also liked the warm new potatoes, crusty bread, coleslaw, and salad that came with it.

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Full English Breakfast

Frequently praised as fantastic, superb, and the best some reviewers had ever had. It was described as fresh, well-cooked, and great value, with quality butcher’s ingredients.

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Crab Sandwiches

Repeatedly recommended for being delicious, fresh, and generously filled with plump local crab. Reviewers highlighted the good flavor and the use of locally sourced crab.

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Half English

Recommended as a great traditional breakfast option with egg, bacon, butcher’s sausage, tomato, thick brown toast, and optional black pudding. Reviewers praised its quality, taste, and that it was served piping hot.

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Crab Baguette

Mentioned as a well-presented, made-to-order crab dish with a fresh seasonal crab filling. It was served promptly and paired well with the included side salad and samphire.

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Crab Wrap

Recommended as a lovely lunch option with a good crab filling. One reviewer specifically said it was lovely and that the rest of the family’s food was also superb.

Location details

7 Hamilton Rd, Cromer, NR27 9HL, GB

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Hours

Monday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM
Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM

About Crab Pot Cafe

Crab Pot Cafe is a restaurant, breakfast restaurant, and cafe in Cromer, England, known for local crab dishes, English breakfast, cakes, and tea. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh Cromer crab, especially in crab sandwiches, crab salads, crab baguettes, and crab wraps, along with friendly service and quick turnaround. The cafe is described as casual and cozy, with dine-in, takeout, and onsite service, and it is popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Price-wise, it sits in the £10 to 20 range and is often described as good value.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Paid parking lot
  • Usually difficult to find a space

Pets

  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside

Frequently asked questions

What is Crab Pot Cafe known for?

It is best known for crab sandwiches and crab salads made with fresh local Cromer crab. Reviewers repeatedly mention the crab as packed with meat, very fresh, and well priced, which is why many people go there specifically for the crab menu.

What dishes are most recommended at Crab Pot Cafe?

The most recommended items are the crab sandwich, crab salad, crab baguette, and crab wrap, with the full English breakfast also getting strong praise. Reviewers also mention jacket potatoes, vegetable lasagne, cream tea with warm date and walnut scones, and homemade cakes as good choices.

What is the atmosphere like at Crab Pot Cafe?

The cafe is described as casual and cozy, with a warm, clean feel and friendly staff. It suits solo diners, couples, families, and groups, and reviewers note it is a comfortable stop for a quick lunch or a relaxed tea and cake break in Cromer.

Is Crab Pot Cafe good value, and what is the price range?

The price range is £10 to 20, and reviewers often call the food very reasonably priced or good value for money. People especially point to the generous crab portions, fresh ingredients, and decent portion sizes as reasons it feels worth the cost.

When is the best time to visit Crab Pot Cafe?

It can get busy, but reviews say waits are often only a few minutes and the staff keep people informed while they wait for a table. It is a strong choice for breakfast or late breakfast, especially if you want crab dishes, tea, or a full English in Cromer.

Is parking available at Crab Pot Cafe?

Yes. Paid parking lot, Usually difficult to find a space is available.

Does Crab Pot Cafe have vegetarian options?

Yes, Crab Pot Cafe offers vegan options.

Is Crab Pot Cafe kid-friendly?

Yes, Crab Pot Cafe is good for kids.

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