Buren
Buren is a neighbourhood bistro on The Broadway at the eastern end of Mill Road, Cambridge, with a Dutch and American menu. Created by Dutch-heritage chef Leo Riethoff and his wife Charley, it serves bitterballen, a well-regarded burger and desserts from the bakery next door at fair prices.
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Clare Gray
Dutch roots
The name means 'neighbours' in Dutch, and the menu leans on chef Leo Riethoff's heritage. Start with bitterballen, crisp Dutch croquettes filled with pasture-fed beef shin, then move on to the Buren burger with melted American cheese or the aubergine 'parm'. The couple also run Steak & Honour in the city. The cooking is hearty and unpretentious, with the bitterballen worth ordering whatever else you choose.
The room and the menu
It is a comfortable bistro with a short, simple menu, a few specials and a wine list. Desserts such as lemon meringue pie or rhubarb crumble come from Eclipse Bakery next door. The Good Food Guide lists it as a local gem, and it suits families, couples on a date night and solo diners alike. Prices are reasonable for the quality, which explains its loyal local following.
Mill Road
Mill Road is Cambridge's most varied street for food, with independent cafés, grocers and restaurants from around the world. Buren sits at the far end, around the corner from the station area, so it works for a meal on arrival or before a train. In good weather grab one of the pavement tables.
Highlights
- Dutch-American bistro on Mill Road
- Bitterballen with pasture-fed beef shin
- Desserts from neighbouring Eclipse Bakery
- Pavement tables in fine weather
Good to know
- Family friendly.
- Gluten-free options are available, according to its listing.
Frequently asked questions
Sources: thegoodfoodguide.co.uk