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The Rec Café
Discover The Rec Café, a cafe in Stowmarket offering coffee, quick bites, and a casual dining atmosphere. Find menu access, location, and practical details here.
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About this place
About The Rec Café
The Rec Café is a casual cafe located at the Recreation Ground on Finborough Road in Stowmarket. It offers a relaxed environment ideal for breakfast and lunch, with a focus on fresh coffee and quick bites.
Visitors appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, home-made cakes, and friendly service supported by the British Legion charity. The cafe maintains reasonable prices and features dog-friendly, family-oriented spaces including a play area for children.
What to expect
The dining experience
Atmosphere
The Rec Café provides a casual setting with cosy seating, games, books, and a sunny outdoor area popular for relaxing with coffee and pastries.
Service Style
Service includes dine-in options with outdoor seating available; the cafe does not offer delivery and does not accept reservations.
Best For
Ideal for breakfast, lunch, solo dining, and groups including families with children, thanks to its food offerings and casual seating.
Good Occasions
Perfect for casual morning or midday visits Monday to Friday, offering brunch and dessert options in a family-friendly environment.
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Quick bite
- Good for kids
Location & contact
Find The Rec Café
- Recreation Ground, Finborough Rd, Finborough Rd, Stowmarket IP14 1PR, United Kingdom
- In the Spring Mountain Road dining district, near Arville St — a short drive west of the Strip.
Opening hours
When to visit
· 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Hours may change on public holidays and special events. Please confirm with the restaurant.
| Monday | 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Thursday Today | 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Friday | 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Service options & amenities
Good to know
Service Options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- No Delivery
Amenities & Offerings
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Casual seating
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Planning & Payments
- No reservations accepted
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