We tried this new cafe on the first day it was open. It's located next to the Yoga Hall on Hatfield…read moreRd near the museum. We ordered two meals and coffees and had some fantastic food delivered. They had quite a few staff around in the kitchen including the chef, which alone is unusual, I assume there will be fewer staff once they have been running for a few weeks. I had a roasted red onion and blue cheese tart and it arrived with the freshest of salad and watercress and with a heap of cous cous with butternut squash. It was delicious. We also tried some of their cake and my carrot cake was excellent. I'm definitely going back there and I'll update the review once it's been running for a few weeks.

Angelo and Rosa are just wonderful! After stumbling across…read moreBarrisimo about 6 months ago, I find myself there about 3 times a week for my coffee and have got lots of my colleagues in on the action too! (We might be addicted to this place!) Forget Starbucks and Pret on the high street - support independent stores like this! The coffee is amazing, and so is the food. Angelo and Rosa will literally make you whatever you want - if they run out of pasta, they will make some more up for you. They care about their customers, and it really shows.

This is one of my favourite little cafes in St Albans. It is run by an Italian family, who are…read morealways really friendly and make you feel welcome as soon as you step in the door. I had only been in there a few times before it was nice to see you again and do you want the usual?, so you can't fault them for service. The coffee is really tasty, and you get really nice amaretto biscuits with them. The food is delicious as well, and all freshly made that day. If you don't like what they've got prepared, they'll make you something else! They do a loyalty card as well, so you can earn yourself a free coffee if you go there enough. Possibly my only criticism is that is a little small so you sometimes struggle to get seating when its busy, but that just shows how popular it is!

Loved the drinks and food. I thought the interior was comforting and the overall experience was…read moreextremely enjoyable.

Finally an independent coffee specialty cafe in Watford Hooray!!! And bloody great one at that too…read more The cafe is run by a lovely couple who are passionate about coffee and food. The cafe has that beautiful wooden floor finish, both in flooring and seating. They also have stools by the window if you want to watch the world go by. They have quirky lighting and lovely counter where you can see all that delicious food. Their are also framed photographs from the couple's worldly travels. I tried their Latte and I was in Heaven I had to sip that slow. I also had their festive porridge with the currents/sultanas on top, which was delicious. Their banana bread is to die for! Please get it toasted. I've also tried their homemade cake's which was a carrot cake and brownie which was lovely too. I also got to try their juicy, well seasoned sausage roll. They have an in and out pricing on their food it's roughly between £2-£5 but also do deals as well like coffee and bacon roll £3.10 from 8am to 11am. They have a corner where you can pick up flyers/leaflet of local events, and also a independent coffee magazine. The the also provide daily newspaper, and free wifi Its medium in size, so when it is packed, they do encourage you to share tables. The staff are friendly and have great customer service. I love the atmosphere in here, they have a really good playlist and love the fact that it gives a little bit of London in Watford.

The team at the shop is friendly and welcoming. I was greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. The…read moreshop is inviting and it's easy to sit back and relax while you enjoy your coffee. There isn't anything else like it in the area. It's a nice place to unwind or catch up with friends.

The restaurant is in a unremarkable location. But the food, service and ambiance is great. Found…read morethe place on Yelp and if I lived near I would definitely be back as the locals seem to. Sunday breakfast was busy!

From the owner: Local breakfast/brunch and lunch cafe by day and pizza restaurant in the evening.read more

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.

Only ever been for Breakfast - but never had a disappointing meal. Staff are helpful and friendly,…read moreand accommodate us when we haven't booked!

Excellent quality european café food. Great coffee & breakfasts. Great range of teas too…read more Good service & always willing to accommodate. They are open seven days a week with Sunday roasts at on Sunday and in the evening changes to a restaurant.

Café Roma offers the best coffee in St Albans…read more It's a small coffee shop at the top of town but worth a visit. Sadly I don't visit it as often as I'd like, purely because I live a stones throw from it. There are lots of coffee bars in St Albans but this is the best. There selection of snacks and cakes is very good too.

This is a convenient cafe from my hotel, but it is also excellent. The most common thing I heard…read morefrom patrons was "how good the coffee" is. It's a muttering to hear from nearby tables. The pastry selection is good. It's where I go every morning, except Sunday because they open later.

Unfortunately not serving breakfast so we didn't get to try the food. Sausage roll is good, the…read morespinach and feta parcel was under baked

While in St Albans, my week doesn't allow me to always walk this way in the morning. I look forward…read moreto getting here. This is a very good bakery. It's a also a cafe, and you can have breakfast, but the baked goods are what it's all about. For me, it's the pain au raisin. It's so wonderfully baked. Crispy shell, tender dough, plump raisins. After coming here a few times, I finally got the breakfast. Perfectly cooked eggs, delicious mushrooms, bacon (pancetta) and fresh bread. The service is great. It's such a good local neighborhood bakery. Come here! You'll enjoy it.

The tea room is more of a caf in the park. They do salads and sandwiches. The tables are covered in…read moreplastic tablecloths. The food is nice for a bit to eat with friends. It does well because of the location inside shenley park. You can take your kids for lunch and then for a play in the park. They serve apple juice made from the apples at the park, which is nice. There is ample car parking.

I regularly meet up with friends and family at the Tea Rooms for lunch, there is an outside seating…read morearea (for when the weathers nice) and also a play ground that can be seen from this seating area. All the food is freshly prepared and there are always daily specials, normally a soup, sandwich, main meal ie pasta and a burger, on a chalk board above the counter. I have never been disappointed with any of the food I have ordered. They also sell bottles of apple juice made my Shenley Park Trust from the orchard a few minutes walk from the Tea Rooms. It can get very busy during lunch time (12-2) and they have therefore asked for no pushchairs/prams during this time. This would be my only negative comment as I either have to have my daughter on my lap or put her in a highchair.