# Modern Life Cafe, Norwich — Reviews & Opening Hours > Modern Life Cafe — Restaurant in Norwich with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 84 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/norwich/restaurants/modern-life-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant # Modern Life Cafe Earlham Road, Norwich [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=559010579804834652&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Mike 45B](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113919007733245951045) **In short:** Modern Life Cafe is a restaurant in Norwich, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 84 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Modern Life Cafe Modern Life Cafe sits within the Sainsbury Centre For Visual Arts on the University of East Anglia campus. The cafe serves fresh lunch options, salads and cakes, alongside coffee. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Staff are noted for their attention to allergy management. The cafe accommodates children and groups, takes bookings, and provides a relaxed setting suited to conversation. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Modern Life Cafe's own website](https://sainsburycentre.ac.uk/eating-drinking/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Sainsbury Centre next door - Queens Building 100m away - Norwich Medical School 200m away - Thomas Paine Study Centre 200m away - UEA Broad 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious coffee, fresh lunch options, and wide range of salads and cakes. They also highlight the staff's helpfulness with allergy management and the relaxing atmosphere. Others also say it's a comfortable place to converse. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (84 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Norwich Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/847491). [More restaurants in Norwich](https://staycation.co.uk/norwich/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (84 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://sainsburycentre.ac.uk/eating-drinking/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01603 592474](tel:01603592474) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Norwich **Plus Code** 9F43J6CM+5W ### 🏨 Places to stay near Norwich Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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