Norwich
Modern Life Café

Modern Life Café

Eat Local in Norwich

4.5 85 Google reviews£1–10

+44 160 359 24 74Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Courtyard B, Norfolk Rd, Norwich, NR4 7TJ

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Where to find them

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Courtyard B, Norfolk Rd, Norwich, NR4 7TJ

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About

Modern Life Cafe The Modern Life Cafe is our dedicated restaurant serving a choice of delicious, freshly prepared food and drink with a strong emphasis on local and seasonal produce. A diverse selection of hot meals for adults and children and full range of hot and cold drinks will be available. Payment by card or mobile device only please. Looking to book a table or event? Get in touch by emailing [email protected]

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating

What people say

2 out of 5 stars

“The issue we had was the price. 2 tins of wine and a very small packet of crisps £18.50 & no clear/obvious price indication before purchase”
Google review · Sep 2026

5 out of 5 stars

“12 of us came to celebrate a family birthday and had the most incredible time. Food was delicious. Allergies, many and various, managed professionally and we all had such a good time. Many thanks to all the staff and especially to the co-ordinates who could not have been more helpful.”
Google review · Jun 2026

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9 am to 5 pm
Wednesday
9 am to 5 pm
Thursday
9 am to 5 pm
Friday
9 am to 5 pm
Saturday
10 am to 5 pm
Sunday
10 am to 5 pm

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