Established in 2005, The Old Rock Shop Bistro can be found on Hamilton Road, in the heart of Cromer town centre…just look for the blue ‘Hovis’ trade bike outside & you’ve found us!
Opening our doors at 8am, 7 days a week for breakfast & morning coffee, we continue to serve food into lunchtime and throughout the day until 6pm.
Well behaved dogs are welcomed throughout The Bistro, we kindly ask that you do not allow your pets on the furniture and to please be considerate of other customers and our staff moving around the café.
You’ll find our display cabinets filled with a tempting array of homemade cakes, pastries & savouries, with something to suit everyone including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free options*.
We serve freshly ground coffee & a selection of fruit & herbal teas including high-quality loose-leaf teas from Wilkinson’s of Norwich. Enjoy your meal with a glass of wine, local beer, cider or even East Coast Gin -distilled at Poppyland Brewery, about 200m away from our front door!
Breakfast or lunch reservations can be made by calling or WhatsApp messaging us on (01263) 511926, you can also book via social media or email.
Air conditioning is provided during the balmy summer months and during the winter our ovens provide all the heat we need as we bake throughout the day.
Throughout the year we host a range of themed evenings including Burns Night in January, Valentine’s and regular Quiz Nights – make sure you’re signed up to our mailing list for updates!
We also provide:
Whilst we do not offer a specific children’s menu, our chefs will provide half-portions wherever possible. We will gladly heat baby food or provide hot water at your own risk)
*We always endeavour to accommodate all diets, if you have any specific requirements or allergies, we always recommended booking ahead to prevent disappointment.*
As per all listings on Dog Friendly Norfolk, we accept well behaved dogs.
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4 months agoWe traveled over 200 miles specifically to get our first taste of Cromer crab, and we weren't disappointed. It was snug and busy and we were lucky enough to get the last table for 2. Charming decor and a display of tempting goodies on display. We triumphantly ordered our crab salad, with a single large Norfolk sausage roll to share as a starter which was delicious. The main event quickly arrived, and we each had a whole dressed crab, with piping hot new potatoes, and a wonderful fresh and crispy mixed salad with an impressive pot of yummy homemade coleslaw. Absolutely faultless. We enjoyed it so much we ordered crusty baguettes with more crab and salad for our supper for back at the hotel. One thing to say "Please can I have some more?"!
Minnie Mouse
4 months agoWas looking forward to a crab salad, unfortunately they'd sold out of crab. However, they were more than happy to go off menu and turn what was listed as a sandwich into a lovely, delicious salad. Would definitely recommend them for going above and beyond!
Sharon Waddell
3 months agoA lovely place for breakfast. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his 'best of both' baguette and my 'Hedgerow porridge' was delicious! AND reasonably priced. It's clean, has some stunning artwork on the walls and is very dog friendly too! Highly recommended!
Mia Gibson
3 weeks agoOld rock shop bistro and its sister deli West street deli are my favourite places to go in Cromer🥰 beautiful food, lovely staff and tasty drinks. Everything is so fresh, made with love and top ingredients. the staff are so accommodating and welcoming. Every time friends or family visit me I take them in the bistro and they love it just as much. Something for everyone and more than reasonably priced. Thank you for fulfilling my iced coffee and sweet treat/savoury cravings you lovely lot!! Top people, top place💝 also best lemon drizzle cake ever
Matthew Clarke
8 months agoCame to this café as a watering hole on our 4hr round trip to buy seafood. On a blustery day it served us well.. Nice decor... service was great with 2 coffees and 1 cake and 1 sausage roll costing £13 . Very cosy with very comfortable seating throughout.