The café was filled with people chatting and laughing away.

After a long walk around Ely, I was keen for a drink and a sweet treat. Strolling along the high street, I came across independent café Marmalade and Jam.

As I entered, there was one table left in the middle. I was lucky to get a seat, as only a few minutes after I entered, a group of people followed me in but couldn’t stay as there were no seats left.

I sat down and admired the cafe’s décor. It instantly gave me a cosy feel, with the eye-catching yellow feature wall that exuded happiness and positivity.

Before ordering at the till, I scanned the menu. This café offered a vast range of food and drink, ranging from large breakfasts to a range of bakes and cakes.

It was later in the afternoon, so although the breakfast dishes were very tempting, they weren’t quite right for that moment. So, I opted for a cream tea.

Instead of the pot of tea, I chose a raspberry lemonade, which the server was more than happy to replace. My drink came first, and it was a welcome sight. As I took a sip, the lemonade was cold and crisp – just what I needed. The raspberry sweetness came through straight away, with a refreshing edge.

Only a few minutes later, my food arrived. On my plate was a huge scone, with a dollop of jam and a dollop of clotted cream, each in its own pot. The scone was much larger than I thought, and I instantly knew this snack would tide me over until tea time.

I cut it in half and spread cream and jam on one half. The thick cream meant the scone, which crumbled in my mouth with its soft texture, wasn’t too dry but instead rich and comforting.

There were plenty of juicy raisins baked within the scone, giving it an extra sweetness. Combined, the thick, buttery scone with jam and cream was a perfect treat.

While I enjoyed my food, another thing I admired about the café was the chatter and laughter that surrounded me. There were friends catching up, but also couples enjoying an afternoon out together.

It showed me this was a friendly place where anyone and everyone can come. Anyone who is looking for a cosy café with a cute vibe should head to Marmalade and Jam.

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