For any of you foddies out there, this is the place to go. They have a great selection of meats,…read morecheeses, pickles, and all the usual deli items. But the best bit about this place is their cafe. It is quite small, and very popular so there is often a queue for a seat. However, it is well worth the wait. Their hot meat sandwiches are to die for, and at around £3.50 won't break the bank. They are served with a side salad and homestyle crisps, so it is like a proper meal. I also love their posh ceese on toast, which is melted Brie, on thick slices of breadyummy. Even their coffees are great. The inside is decorated in a retro style, ice cream colours and there is even a cute bunting around the doors. The best cafe in Hitchin by far.

A very different kind of shop and it's the pride of Hitchin town centre. It's situated just off the…read moremarket place and at first glance it seems to be a very fine delicatessen (which indeed it is). But what makes it unique is that it specialies in local produce and will actually buy stock from locals (grown in allottments or gardens) for sale in the shop - what a fantastic concept and very much in line with the spirit of the age. The window displays are particularly mouth-watering and truly enticing, the staff very friendly and the produce always of the highest quality. It's not cheap but what it sells is well worth paying the extra for.

Address: 17 Heritage Close, St Albans, AL3 4EB Tel: 01727…read more811222 http://www.localbakehouse.co.uk Monday - Saturday: 8.30am - 5pm Sunday: 9am - 5pm An artisan bakery, coffee shop & restaurant open 7 days a week, a place where we grabbed a quick breakfast.... well sort of! Carrot Cake - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bakehouse-st-albans-st-albans#0OMVFAn55KL-RfViHV3v0g Very moist and not overly sweet Chocolate Croissant - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bakehouse-st-albans-st-albans#P6ERePMSwZFNSp6Pnbclrw Still nice and warm, flaky must not have been long out of the oven. Hot Chocolate - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bakehouse-st-albans-st-albans#djwRTP-GHMeC87zlBPPN1w Very good not too sweet!

A nice surprise. Popped in for lunch whilst in the area. Food was excellent, great lunch time…read moreselections soup, salad, sandwiches all fresh and very tasty. The chorizo jam was spicy and a great addition to a sandwich. Good service and friendly staff.

Tastebuds combines great staff, wonderful food and coffee, and a great location, to make this a…read morereal winner for breakfast and lunch. Every day during my stay in Hitchin I would look forward to visiting this wonderful cafe. Highest recommendation!!

Previously known as Buttys, Tastebuds is open early morning til after lunch, offering freshly…read morecustom-made sandwiches, salad boxes and jacket potatoes. It's a nice place to go for lunch. They offer a wide range of yummy sandwich fillings, different types of bread, so you can have the perfect sandwich made for you. Pick one up on your way to work, or get a bacon or sausage butty for breakfast, or pop in at lunch time.

We were visiting Colorado from Indianapolis and tried Yampa Sandwich Shop for lunch, there were 7…read moreadults and 2 kids. We found 2 tables outside and pushed them together. The staff were very friendly and helpful with our orders. The meals were made fresh and brought to the table quickly. We all enjoyed our sandwiches and salads and even brought some home to enjoy later. I would highly recommend this place!

Excellent little sandwich shop. Was on a work trip and took the tube specifically to try this…read moreplace. No dining area to eat there but the gentleman behind the counter working was super friendly and very quick to multitask and get people in and out. Had the chicken and cheese sandwich toasted which he recommended along with something else , but the other looked too big for my appetite.

This is quite a small bakery with no indoor seating, but I think the quality of their food is much…read morebetter than Bakers Oven. They make up fresh custom sandwiches on the spot, with a good choice of sandwich fillings which are made up and visible in their display unit. They also make hot breakfast baps. I never have to wait long to be served, but it can be difficult to get in & out when there are more than a few people in the shop. I think they would benefit from having some tables & chairs for customers outside the shop.

I discovered this lovely place by accident when I was going for a swim at the nearby public…read moreswimming pool. After an hour swimming, their sandwich was the best reward. So tasty! Also, the staff was super friendly. A real neighborhood gem.

O'Briens offer a lot more than your average coffee shop. They have a wide range of toasted sandwich…read morestyles and combinations, jacket potatos, home-made cakes, coffees, iced-coffee, hot chocolate, milkshake etc. The have approx 10 small tables and offer a takeaway service also. Prices are very reasonable and the team there are really cheerful all the time!

This is a great little takeaway sandwich shop. The sandwiches are made to order. You can choose…read moreyour own bread and filling and watch while they make it. There is always lots of customers in there as their reputation is really good. The staff are plentiful and are very quick but careful. There is also a selection of hot pies, pastries etc.

This was my favorite lunch place when I was working in the area. It's a small space, almost…read moreexclusively takeaway, so it often looks like there's a long queue, but don't let that discourage you, as the staff are quick and efficient. They're also really nice and polite. Over the course of several visits, I tried the sirloin special, the coronation chicken, the chicken escalope, and the chicken/bacon/sweet corn sandwiches. I also tried the scotch eggs. My favorite was the coronation chicken, which I'd never had before (I don't think we have it in the States), but everything I tried was tasty and I'd be happy to have all of them again. The sandwiches are pretty reasonably priced at under £6, which is nice for an area where it's easy to spend the same amount on a cup of coffee and a muffin. I've always been in and out of the shop in just a few minutes, even when it's busy. Their prime lunch traffic seems to come around 12:30 and later; it was pretty empty the 1 time I went at 12. I've always been able to pay with my American bank card without any issues. Definitely recommend this place if you need lunch in the area! They also have breakfast, although I've never tried it.

Best sandwich place around here. Their chicken escalope on granary bap is my personal favourite…read more Worth the walk if you are further away but lucky for me it's on my doorstep.

We had to wait 20 minutes for a slightly cramped communal table, and it was all worth it. My…read morePhilly cheesesteak inspired sandwich was truly excellent, with warm, juicy flavorful beef and rich cheese curds, nicely balanced by green bell peppers and onions and bound together by a mild garlic aioli on perfect sandwich bread. Also got a slightly spicy and crisp coleslaw for a cool contrast and a minor dose of vitamins. My tablemates were also really pleased with their orders (a vaguely East Asian glazed chicken with pickled Banh Mi-style veggies and a cold roast beef with arugula--must try those next). Wow. Another reason to visit Cambridge.

Great service, tasty food, and a great atmosphere. I enjoyed the Philly cheesesteak sandwich, but…read moreafter looking around, I regret not upgrading to the poutine or soup. The meat was rich and flavorful, the bread was fluffy, and the cheese curds added a unique touch that tied it all together. As far as portions, if it was smaller I'd still be hungry, bigger and I would have been able to resist overeating.