Cafes
The Key
Discover The Key, a cafe in Ipswich offering great coffee, quick bites, and casual dining. View opening hours, location, and menu access details.
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About this place
About The Key
The Key is a casual cafe located in the heart of Ipswich city centre, known for offering breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. Guests appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and reasonable prices for quality coffee and quick bites.
With a rating of 4.5 from 41 reviews, The Key is praised for friendly service and a comfortable dining space with clean facilities, including wheelchair accessibility and restroom amenities.
What to expect
The dining experience
Atmosphere
Enjoy a casual and relaxed setting ideal for groups and families. The cafe is noted for a great coffee selection, desserts, and a friendly environment.
Service Style
The Key offers dine-in service with attentive staff, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience during breakfast and lunch hours.
Best For
Popular for breakfast, lunch, and solo dining, the cafe suits casual meals for groups or individuals seeking quality quick bites.
Good Occasions
The cafe is open midweek mornings and early afternoons, perfect for a relaxed meal or coffee break lasting 1 to 4 hours.
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Quick bite
- Good for kids
Location & contact
Find The Key
- City Centre, 15 St Margaret's St, Ipswich IP4 2BB, United Kingdom
- +44 1473 211585
- In the Spring Mountain Road dining district, near Arville St — a short drive west of the Strip.
Opening hours
When to visit
· 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Hours may change on public holidays and special events. Please confirm with the restaurant.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Friday Today | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Service options & amenities
Good to know
Service Options
- Dine-in
Amenities & Offerings
- Restroom
- Coffee
- Quick bite
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Planning & Payments
- Parking available
- Payment methods may vary
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