Artizan - Ipswich

We were pleasantly surprised to find Artizan in Gobbits Yard, Woodbridge. This hidden gem offers delicious luxury cookies, flavorful coffee, and hot chocolate. The vegan and vegetarian options like chimichangas, burritos, and taquitos were fresh and tasty, standing out from the mediocre food served in local pubs and global coffee chains. The service was exceptional, with an owner who clearly cares about their customers. As small business owners ourselves, we appreciate the effort that goes into providing high-quality food at a reasonable price. The coconut and chocolate cookies were a highlight, and the coffee remains our favorite after multiple visits. As experienced Baristas with a hotel in Mexico, we have tried coffee from around the world, but Artizan is truly exceptional. We applaud the passion and dedication that goes into creating such a fantastic dining experience. Artizan is definitely our number one choice in Woodbridge, Ipswich, and all of Suffolk. Well done, Ahidel and Harry. We will be back next week to order more. Thank you, TN. Cheers!

The food is all homemade with so much love and there are always vegan and gluten free options! The coffee is suffolk roasted, so delicious and they do takeaway. A lovely tucked away gem in the heart of Ipswich.

On a girlie weekend and when walking past was attracted by the lovely window display. Wanted a Saturday brunch and upon walking in and asking was told that we couldn't have anything cooked as the chef was not in. We decided to stay and have coffee and cake/savoury. The service was extremely slow. The food mediocre. Two of the savoury dishes had to be warmed again. When we asked for the bill was told we would have to wait as the waiter was doing something else and the waitress couldn't prepare it. We waited and waited and had to ask a second time. Overall, extremely unimpressed. We wished we had carried on walking 5 minutes more, where we found an array of delightful cafes.

Called in for lunch, attracted by the menu. So much was wrong. We asked for sparkling water to drink, which admittedly wasn’t on the menu- not available. Not an unusual request to go with a savoury snack? The hot water used to warm the teapot for our revised choice of tea was poured back into the urn, as there was no sink downstairs. Both our meals had far too much bread for the topping. The napkins were single ply and useless. The room was cold. The young man serving hardly spoke or smiled, including not replying when we said goodbye as we left. There was no lock on the toilet door. We watched our neighbour’s ‘cappachino’ being made with filtered coffee and frothed milk. Overall neither a good experience nor value for money.

The coffee at this restaurant is fantastic and they offer a truly impressive variety of artisan cakes and desserts. I enjoyed chatting with the passionate and talented owner. Definitely worth a visit.