Thorpe Ferry Cafe – Norwich

My first visit was for a coffee and I just had to have a fat sausage roll with salad. Superb quiet river location, friendly and attentive owner and just heaven. I have to go for a meal soon

So annoyed I only discovered this today as it will only be open for two more weekends before shutting for winter until next Easter. What a gorgeous place! Drive down a track and over a railway line to get here and you will be rewarded with tables on decking looking out over a beautiful stretch of river where you may be lucky enough to see a kingfisher. Great choice of homemade produce including vegan or sausage rolls and a good choice of cakes. However, for me the best things were the Thai dishes of the day (one with meat, one without) which change daily and are made by Jaa, the friendly Thai owner. Both were absolutely delicious. Portions were large and what a bargain at £7.50. Most of the customers appeared to have been before and I can understand why as we aim to return next week to try another offering. Update April 24: Now open again after the winter and Jaa has expanded her menu, see attached photo.

We had such a lovely time. A place we wanted to visit for a while now - definitely worth the effort. This sweet little riverside cafe, serving basics such as tea, coffee, cakes sarnies and sausage rolls also offers lovely Thai curries for lunch. You can find this cafe down a bumpy track which takes you over the railway line and along the side of the wonderful Thorpe Marsh Norfolk Wildlife Trust site. Carry on, don't give up! and you will eventually reach the river and the wonderful cafe. Highly recommended. You can also take a little ferry across the river to Whittlingham Country Park if you fancy. Great for children, grannies, dogs and for impressing visitors! Clare and Jim

Ot just gets better and better. From opening day onwards Jaa has been amazing, always there with a warm welcoming smile and amazing customer service that can only be topped by the quality of the food available. With so many choices return visits are necessary to enjoy all that is available. I have even been asked how much spice I like, this almost never happens anyway else, it is the small touches like that that makes it so enjoyable. I can't think of a better way to catch up with friends for lunch than being sat next to the river with high quality food and coffee.

…what a fabulous cafe!! Right on the river bank with glorious views. Such friendly and efficient staff ~ very warm and welcoming. As for the food…absolutely delicious! Excellent coffee ~ served in kooky chinaware! Had a really lovely relaxed atmosphere. Very dog friendly too! 💯 percent recommend and will absolutely return!