Open the second Sunday of each month from 9-2 (they advertise opening at 8, but nothing is really…read moreopen until at least 9) Great selection of locally produced food and produce! You can find everything from brilliant pies (Raven's Den in particular), awesome cheese (Lincolnshire Poacher and others), fresh veggies (Earthworks and others), fresh fish and meats... not to mention cupcakes and other sweet treats! We usually start by getting a coffee for the husband from the vendor with the mobile coffee bar (the machine is in the back of his van), and then wander the markets and end at the Merchant for a cup of tea for me. As long as there is a rainbow biscuit on the way even our toddler is happy.

The St Albans Farmers Market is held on the first Sunday of every month in the main town centre. It…read moresells a wide variety of produce from plants to cheese! The goods are all local produce and are very fresh. They are all reasonably priced because they are sold from the farmers directly. Definitely worth a visit, as it is really interesting to wander round all of the different stalls.

Traditional diner…read more Great Service Specialize in Breakfast all day - Above average British breakfast with lots of options

Nadia's is a bit of a Cambride tradition and serves the usual array of snacks and lunch bites. If…read moreyou've skipped breakfast then nipping out to grab a date slice can be something of a life saver in the morning. They have a wide selection of cold drinks but hot drinks are served out of a machine and are a little underwhelming. It can get rather busy at lunchtime with lots of people coming in and milling around trying to decide what to eat, but there are few surprises in their baguette/roll selection. Most of the food tends to be on the heavy side but it certainly fills a hole and you can normally share a joke with the staff.

Bunch of good and healthy brunch options or lunch on the go when you are fed up Tesco's 3 pound…read moreartificial meal deals. Perfect bakery section with top quality and fresh yummy bread. Nice vegan/vegetarian options. Friendly cashiers and small shop with cool atmosphere.

Tucked at one end or entrance of Grafton is this lovely café known as Gail's. It is a great place…read moreto study, to grab a bite to eat, or to hang out with friends. The variety of the menu is amazing, from sweet, to savory and just about everything in between. They got it. You can get tea, coffee, and just enjoy your time here. They have such a creative twist to everything! Even their scones are delightful! Check out the photos below to see what they have. The ambiance is lovely and the interior is simple. There's a good amount of seating however it can get crowded because it such a great spot to be at! Highly recommend after a long day of shopping, or need a nice place to study. Or just to grab a bite to eat!

Look it's a nice deli and in the little town of Shelford it's your best bet for some salads and a…read morecoffee. That said - the coffee is always pretty bitter (but strong). They have this really confusing ordering system if you want take away vs eat in which regulars seem to have down pat. Everything is extremely expensive . Eg. Ella's baby food - deli £2.38- boots in the village £1.10. Tea cakes 80p - near bakery 60p. They have a nice warm fire and an assortment of kids books and toys which is nice. The outdoor area looks like it would be fun for the kids when it's open. You can't book tables and are encouraged to share when it's busy. Look. It's ok. Not Much competition if you want to sit down in the village for a coffee and a chat or if you want to buy particular groceries. However the coffee could be better, the array of food could be better, the signage or use of space could be better and you have to be prepared to be sitting with some truely pretentious people.

Foody heaven folks! This tiny emporium situated at the far end of Woollards Lane in this southern…read moresuburb of the city is stuffed to the brim with the finest cheeses, coffees, teas, charcouterie, and all manner of English and Continental fare. Drew Wilkinson, who owns the Deli with his wife, Nickie, is an experienced chef who cooks wonderful daily menus using only the best locally sourced ingredients. He even growns his own herbs and salads in the deli's back garden so you don't get fresher than that! Why not join the queue for one of their lunchtime sandwiches, stuffed to the brim, a frothy capuccino and perhaps one of Drew's meltingly good chocolate brownies and enjoy it down by the river across the road whilst deciding what to purchase to take home. The Deli will also cater that special occasion, be it dinner a deux or an office party. Read all about it at http://www.shelforddeli.co.uk and drool. Oh, by the way, Shelford Deli has just been voted one of the top fifty in the U.K.

Yum, yum and thrice yum!…read more This quaint little store on an even quainter Ye Olde England street serves up a lovely range of reasonably priced sandwiches and rolls, freshly made and very tasty. There's a good range for veggies and meat eaters alike and the sarnies always taste really fresh. I also recommend their delicious carrot cake, pecan squares and other sweet treats.

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.

Nice coffee shop in the church !!! Not a normal scene that we can think of but this is it. Great…read morecoffee, good vibes for breakfast and lunch. The staff gives good suggestions for us every time we're there.

This is a lovely café nestled in a church sanctuary in the heart of Cambridge. The food is good -…read moreespecially the scones and quiches. I used to go for the soup but it was overly salty the last few times I ordered it. The coffee is good, too. The prices are terrific- especially for central Cambridge. And the people are very friendly. So, I would say: overall, the quality of the food is good, but sometimes it's mixed. The ambiance gets five stars: it's unique and wonderful. Last time I was there, the children's church choir was practicing behind the glass in the sanctuary. Sacrilegious? Maybe. But in a secular nation, the churches may need to become multi-functional, to best serve the community.