Why Felixstowe in Suffolk is an up and coming foodie hotspot

There are many towns and villages in the county people flock to for good food, including Bury St Edmunds and Long Melford.

With recent restaurant openings as well as future food related plans, Felixstowe can also be added to the list of up-and-coming foodie destinations.

Marco Pierre White recently opened Steakhouse Bar & Grill following a major refurbishment of the renamed Hotel Coco in Orwell Road.

Marco Pierre White recently opened a steakhouse in the town (Image: Charlotte Bond) READ MORE: Two Suffolk restaurants named among UK's best eateries

The celebrity chef kick-started the careers of other famous figures including Gordon Ramsay and in 1995 became the first British chef to be awarded three Michelin stars. 

His first-ever pub, The Queen's Head, also opened in the Suffolk seaside town on the junction of Queens Road and Orwell Road.

Those wishing to savour dishes from different countries can do so at Beach Street in Micklegate Road just a short walk away from the beach. 

The food and shopping hub offers a range of cuisine ranging from pan-Asian at Big Bro Bao to South American at La Casa Latina.

Throughout the year Beach Street hosts street food festivals - with the next one due to take place on September 20 and 21. 

Felixstowe is also a hub for sweet treats and bakeries (Image: Charlotte Bond) READ MORE: Seafood restaurant named among best UK places to eat on the coast

As a seaside town, there are also many places to get beachside staples such as fish and chips and ice cream. 

Felixstowe also has a foodie future, with more places to grab a bite to eat expected to open in the town. 

The former LOVE Antiques in Hamilton Road is set to become a bespoke bakery for the town. 

It follows the openings of Little Dreams, Cookie Barista and Old Skool Afterz earlier this year.