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Elveden Estate

London Road | Elveden, Thetford, England
01842 898068
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Ranked #5 of 28 restaurants in Thetford
Price range: RM33 - RM63
Cuisines: British
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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81% Recommend
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I felt compelled to write a review after the not so great lunch the other day. Don't get me wrong, Elveden is a lovely place and I very much appreciate the upscale food mart. We were a group of 9 ladies that met for a going away. Most of us ordered the Thai chilli crab cakes because they sounded like... More

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Newmarket
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

For our wedding anniversary lunch, my wife took me to this local estate cafe. We were greeted with an ultra-friendly welcome and offered a table inside, or outside in the courtyard. We chose inside as a slight chill in the air. I may have regretted this as the noise levels of bottles being disposed of and competing diner chatter was... More

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Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We were very pleasantly surprised in thetford forest when we came upon the Elveden Estate farm shop and cafe. The food was very good and the coffee excellent. The biggest surprise came when we got the bill which was so reasonable and great value for money. The entrance was opposite the Elveden Inn which also serves good food in pleasant... More

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Elveden, Manager at Elveden Estate, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear Reviewer, I’m pleased you enjoyed your visit to Elveden, the kitchen team were pleased to hear your comments regarding their food and the front of house team were pleased to hear you enjoyed the coffee! We use a local coffee company, and the team are trained externally to ensure we can always knock up a good coffee! Pleasing to... More

Thetford, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We went to the Elvenden Estate for morning coffee, and lunch recently, and so so enjoyed our visit, the service is first class very friendly knowledgable staff, where nothing is to much trouble for them, and the food is so varied and tasty, it was served very quickly and piping hot, everything was a real treat. Plenty of parking, great... More

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Elveden, Manager at Elveden Estate, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear Lorraine, Thank you for your review, I’m pleased to hear you had an enjoyable visit and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards Steve More

London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

It was the first time went there for lunch. The atmosphere is good and the food is very good too. There is also a lovely food shop with plenty of car parking space. Will go there again.

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Elveden, Manager at Elveden Estate, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Thank you for your kind words regarding the restaurant. Your comments have been shared with both the front and back of house teams who were pleased to hear that their hard work and effort has not gone unnoticed. See you again soon, Steve More

Norwich, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We stopped here Friday lunchtime because we had been delayed by the 40 mph restrictions and roadworks and wanted a good lunch. Driveway to restaurant a mud track with plenty of stones so beware. Also very time consuming getting off main road and out again due to the bypass works and the traffic lights. As the restaurant was busy we... More

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Elveden, Manager at Elveden Estate, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time and effort to review our establishment. Obviously the roadwork’s are out of our control, and the entrance to the courtyard complex is indeed via a track. We are aware of the track and hopefully improvements will be made in the future, however, it is worth noting that Elveden is a large working farm, as... More

Diss, United Kingdom
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90 reviews 90 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We made the mistake of looking round the shops first before visiting the restaurant which was very busy so we were given a bleeper and were told there would be a table ready in half an hour if we wanted to look round the shops they would then beep us so we didn't wait but know what to do next... More

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Elveden, Manager at Elveden Estate, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review us here at Elveden. As you rightly point out, the restaurant can become very busy leading to a wait time for tables. It is worth pointing out, that if time isn’t on your side, tables can be booked in advance either by phone (01842 898066) or via email (steve.pillinger@elveden.com) This way you... More

Thetford, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We live fairly nearby, we go up here for a chilled out coffee, every time we have been we have always had excellent food. Breakfasts are great, as are the meals, and snacks. I love the shopping and get most of my Christmas presents here as yo can buy lovely wines, cheeses, meats, sweets, boos , decorations and everything is... More

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Elveden, Manager at Elveden Estate, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Dear Reviewer, Great to hear you always enjoy visiting us – we look forward to seeing you again soon! Regards Steve More

Cambridge, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
68 reviews 68 reviews
55 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

I stopped in for a break and had a lovely experience. For full disclosure, as they say on radio, I have avoided giving the restaurant a 5 rating only because I was just stopping for a drink and a snack and did not have a cooked meal. That said, it remains a great little stop. The cafe/restaurant has wooden floors... More

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Elveden, Manager at Elveden Estate, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Dear Reviewer, Thanks for taking the time to review our restaurant, pleased to hear you enjoyed your stop – we look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards Steve More

Norwich, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Called at friday dinner time, very busy but very good service from polite and friendly staff. The food is slightly expensive but very good quality and good value overall. Well organised bleeper waiting system if you want to tour the shops in the Courtyard while your table becomes available. Well stocked fresh food hall adjoins the restaurant. Would advise booking... More

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Elveden, Manager at Elveden Estate, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Dear Reviewer, Many thanks for reviewing your recent trip. Pleasing to hear your comments regarding your experience – we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards Steve More

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