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.

I walked passed this en route to another coffee place…read more In which I soon backtracked.. this place is awesome! It's so huge and rustic in the inside..lovely wooden floors with distressed metal candlesticks and chandeliers... Entwined are home made products like jams, chocolate, lemonade and sweets.. This breakfast menu was difficult to choose from as it was full of tasty sounding dishes.. in the end I chose the veggie breakfast which came served on two large pieces of homemade bread, guacamole, hummus, poached eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms and beans. Everything just tasted perfectly fresh and natural ...washed down with fresh orange juice..I haven't been this impressed in a long time over breccie! Service was very quick too...a little bit pricey but you can taste the quality of the ingredients... Come here for your breakfast!!

Best food so far in Watford…read more This was an accidental find when I was walking to the shopping mall. I am glad I went in. Nice decor, great food (green smoothie and lamb koftas), friendly staff!

Delicious food! Super friendly and helpful staff! Absolutely…read morewonderful experience, will most definitely eat here again when I'm in town.

Date of Visit: 02.10.09 "Pure Treasure - Great Chef with…read moregreat passion" Review: You first enter and feel that it is both casual and reasonably lively and Family friendly. I know Mill Hill and this is not my usual spot for breakfast or lunch so I was intrigued by Mill & Brew. The head chef was previously trained by Jamie Oliver and his passion for food and caring about the ingredients really shines through. Quick tip to the owner "don't let this one go". A great menu catering for all including a good vegetarian and vegan options with lots to select but my only criticism on the menu is that the Breakfast and Lunch menus are very similar and only a couple of new dishes added for lunch. Also although there are cakes and other dessert items no specific in house desserts and I would love to see this moving forward. All portion sizes are large so feel free to order more single dishes and share so you can get a chance to really sample the fantastic menu selection. I will be going again and would highly recommend this establishment to all. Parking: Ample station parking and also street metered parking also which although is limited to 1.5hours at around £2 you can go back and get another ticket. Decor & Lighting: A rustic cafe feel but really well done so you just feel comfortable at a light casual place to meet for a coffee or a full meal. Heating and Cooling: Noted they have AC and during our time the AC was off but temperature was perfect, not hot or cold. Ambience & Acoustics: A great feel but acoustics wise there were a few people around and it did sometimes get hard to have a conversation but being hard walls and high ceilings this would be an acoustic issue anyway. Service: Excellent service by all members of staff as each would come and ask if all was ok so very attentive. DB Level: 77.3 dB We had the following: Coconut crush - My friend had this and suffice to say it must have been to her taste as nothing was left. Berry burst - Textured and fresh and I am no fan of blueberry but loved this combination. I would recommend this for all to try. Beetroot smash (Poached beetroot smashed with organic yoghurt, topped with pomegranate, crushed walnuts & pistachios finished with fresh apple on sourdough) - A take on the usual avocado on toast but using an english ingredient. The bread is crispy with the beetroot both light and sweet. All very well presented and I for one not being a fan of beetroot was a bit worried about this one but I was pleasantly surprised and I am glad we had selected this from the menu and is a must to try. English breakfast (Two fried eggs, smoked streaky bacon, award-winning sausage, homemade baked beans, a baked tomato, Portobello mushroom, potato & onion rosti and toast) - Again a well presented dish. All the ingredients used and specially selected. The beans being fresh and not the canned variety with a great light taste. You also get a little salad with light fresh dressing. Along with the best crispy bacon I have had which was really crunchy. The award winning sausage had a light spice and perfectly cooked and not too meaty. The tomatoes and mushrooms along with the perfect egg and the most amazing hash brown all work in perfect balance. M&B banana pancakes (Triple-stacked fluffy pancakes! Choose between our classic smoked bacon and maple syrup or our caramelised bananas with sweetened cream cheese & toasted hazelnuts) - Sweet and fluffy but be aware this is a large portion which we shared and still could not finish the entire dish. Real care and attention taken to the dish which would not go a miss in most fine dining establishments. Albeit they would probably charge more and give a much smaller portion. Halloumi rings - A nice touch and variation on onion rings. A nice light and crispy batter and works well as a side dish also served with a home made dip which works well. Fries/Chips (Hand cut, twice cooked, crispy chips) - Great chunky chips which are rustic with the skin left on. Again served with a great home made dip. A treat for all. Chicken Schnitzel Burger (Free range crispy chicken breast fillet in a brioche bun with baby gem lettuce, homemade coleslaw & mature cheddar cheese, topped with siracha mayo) - A nice homely made item, crispy, crunchy and nice taste to the batter coating. Really fresh and worth every penny. Conclusion: The slight issue we found is that the Wi-Fi needs improvement as there is poor signal and no real cover. But food wise and atmosphere wise there was no complaints at all other than wanting maybe more items for Lunch and having their own home made dessert menu. All the food is fresh and all ingredients sourced with care and attention. I would be happy to have the same food in the top city hotel and I do think this chef is going places so why not try out where he started his own vision before you have to pay more for the privilege in years to come. Great food and good value.

Wanted to treat my daughter, son-in-law and 2 granddaughters to a nice tea and Mabel's Tea Rooms is…read morenot too far from where we live. They do a number of different "teas" depending upon how much you want to pay. We weren't looking for an old-fashioned tea time with sandwiches and cakes - we just wanted a cream tea. We opted for the Mini Cream Tea which is priced at £6 person for which each person gets a fruited or plain scone which can be served either with butter and jam or clotted cream and jam. We had a choice of teas (or coffee) included in the price. Cups and saucers are vintage china, mismatched as this somehow makes it more "twee" but definitely NOT authentic Victorian (what good mannered Victorian lady would offer her guests mis-matched china?). Large pots of tea, milk in milk jugs and cubed sugar - exactly what you'd expect for a nice tea. What came next was a total disappointment, though! I can see why they called it "Mini" !!!! We four adults were each given a plate with a small scone (about the size of a boxed small bakewell tart!), two small glass containers, one with a spoonful of jam, one with a spoonful of cream - hardly generous portions! My granddaughters each wanted a slice of lemon drizzle cake which, at a cost of £3.95 per slice, I could've made a whole cake for that price! We've been to many tea rooms over the years and I can honestly say that the cream tea we had here was the most stingy I've ever experienced. The scone could be eaten in two mouthfuls. This venue is off the beaten track but I wouldn't advise you to rush to visit when there are tea rooms that are much better value.

Can't understand the poor review below - are you sure you went to the right place? I went with my…read moremum for a birthday treat and really found it fab and great and value for money too. The staff could not have been more lovely and attentive and the tea room itself has a lovely charm to it. We had more food that we could possibly eat so some of the lovely cakes went home for others - but the top warm scones never made it out of there! Good job thanks Mable we'll be back.

I am visiting from USA and discovered this little gem. Service very friendly, food excellent and…read moreatmosphere just right. Had the bacon sandwich today and the rhubarb breakfast earlier in the week. Used to be a green grocers when I was a boy and wish it had been in the parade back in the 80's Look forward to my next visit!

Excellent food and service. Lots of menu options. The only downside is limited parking.read more

Lovely dessert spot with high quality ingredients. Service is prompt and friendly and the ambience…read moreis quite posh. I'd recommend!

Went here for my birthday with my boyfriend. It was a Monday night but still all tables full! Menu…read morewas full with lots of different choices, it took ages to decide! I had the pancakes with crushed Oreos, Belgian choc sauce and Oreo ice cream. It was...amazing. Amazing. Presentation was lovely. My boyfriend had the cookie dough with hazelnut ice cream and White choc sauce. He wasn't as impressed by the presentation, but there's not much you can do with baked cookie dough I suppose. Massive portion I couldn't finish it :( I also had a biscuit butter milkshake which was also amazing...took it home because I couldn't eat another thing. Went there tonight (Sunday) to try and get a takeaway but it was sooooo full we just came home. People were waiting outside just to get inside just to order. They need another branch!

Probably one of the best restaurants in Warford. Mainly italian food but you can find Serbia…read morePlaskjavica here.

Nice intimate cafe / dinner. Stooped in for a quick lunch. Bangers n mash were delicious and peroni…read morebeers there to wash it down. good meal, good service = I'd go back on next visit to watford

Lovely small cafe - great part of the towns cultural and creative underground. Great coffee, good…read morefood, and brilliant tunes.

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.