# Cafe on the Rec, Stowmarket — Reviews & Opening Hours > Cafe on the Rec — Cafe in Stowmarket with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 53 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/stowmarket/restaurants/cafe-on-the-rec (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Cafe on the Rec Finborough Road, STOWMARKET [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1332730881778264225&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Cafe on the Rec](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/111692662286170972102) **In short:** Cafe on the Rec is a cafe in Stowmarket, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 53 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Cafe on the Rec Cafe on the Rec sits on the Recreation Ground in Stowmarket. The menu includes breakfast baps, beans or egg on toast, bacon rolls, sausage rolls, toasties and cakes. Coffee is available. Food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. The cafe has a play area for children indoors, along with toys, colouring and games. There are comfortable sofas and armchairs as well as tables and chairs. Dog treats are offered. The recreation ground itself has a play park and skate bowl. Staff are noted as friendly and welcoming. ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** Closed **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Gladwells Pet & Country Store next door - Stowmarket Skate Park next door - The Food Museum 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (53 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Stowmarket Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1434047). [More restaurants in Stowmarket](https://staycation.co.uk/stowmarket/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (53 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 ### Quick Facts **Destination** Stowmarket **Plus Code** 9F425XQR+F2 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Stowmarket Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DStowmarket%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/stowmarket/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/stowmarket/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Cafe on the Rec? Cafe on the Rec is open Mon–Fri 9am–3pm; Sat–Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Cafe on the Rec any good? Cafe on the Rec is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 53 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Cafe on the Rec good for children? Yes, Cafe on the Rec is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Cafe on the Rec? 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