5 of the best Ipswich restaurants and cafes for brunch

Where are the best places for brunch in Ipswich? <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Where are the best places for brunch in Ipswich? (Image: Newsquest)
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While a bowl of cereal or toast with toppings can be enough in the morning, sometimes you just need something that little bit more.

In Ipswich, there are a lot of restaurants and cafes to choose from to get a late breakfast or brunch.

Here are five of the best in the town.

1. Bonbon

There is outdoor seating at BonbonThere is outdoor seating at Bonbon (Image: Dolly Carter)

Where: 19 Butter Market, IP1 1BQ

The family-run cafe can be found opposite the Buttermarket shopping centre, serving a range fresh and home baked treats.

It offers a la carte and continental breakfasts and has a large lunch menu to enjoy into the afternoon.

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2. Applaud Coffee

Hannah Huntly and Beth Tchie, owners of Applaud CoffeeHannah Huntly and Beth Tchie, owners of Applaud Coffee (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown) Where: 19 St Peter's Street, IP1 1XF

Breakfast at Applaud Coffee is served up until 11 and has a range of dishes from bacon butties to seasonal porridge.

It underwent a refurbishment at the start of the year to "brighten up" the cafe.

3. 16 Steakhouse

The entrance to 16 SteakhouseThe entrance to 16 Steakhouse (Image: Danielle Lett) Where: 321 Tuddenham Road, IP4 3QJ

Although the restaurant is known for its locally-sourced cuts of steak, 16 Steakhouse also has a menu for brunch.

Some of the items on the menu are smashed avocado on toast, eggs benedict and toasted breakfast sandwiches.

4. Cafe Flex

Cafe Flex is located on the outskirts of the townCafe Flex is located on the outskirts of the town (Image: Google) Where: 7 Felixstowe Road, IP10 0BF

Cafe Flex serves a range of hot food, coffee and healthy smoothies which can be enjoyed in the cafe, Garden Room conservatory or patio area.

Tuck into a full English breakfast, salmon with dill and cream cheese mousse on toast or choose from a variety of eggs hollandaise.

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5. Bloom Lounge

The lounge took over the former Fire & Ice nightclubThe lounge took over the former Fire & Ice nightclub (Image: Bloom Lounge)

Where: 34 Tacket Street, IP4 1BA

Bloom Lounge offers a selection of food inspired by modern Asian cuisine, including the Bloom poke bowl on the brunch menu.

It offers bottomless brunch for two hours of endless drinks such as prosecco, Bucks Fizz or Aperol Spritz.

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