Really great meal in this cute little town. Wonderful fish and chips, great Mediterranean food…read more Everyone in the family was happy. Thanks for a great dinner.

A great spot for breakfast! The coffee is great and the breakfast menu is one of the most diverse…read morein town and is very good. Great outdoor seating. The staff here is lovely.

The best thing about Cafe Gusto is that it is local and independent, and not a characterless chain…read more I am a regular, so my review is based on multiple positive visits, and therefore consistency is a big plus for the place as well. The coffee is very good and not too expensive. Let them know just how you like your drink and they will accommodate. Every drink is served with a little Amaretto biscuit, while not a big deal, it's the little touches that add up. To be honest, breakfast overall is not as good as the lunch menu, but they do bake their breads fresh every day, so get a bacon sandwich on a fresh, crusty on the outside, slightly doughy on the inside, baguette, very nice. Dishes with eggs and lots of muffins and other pastries too. Lunch is a welcome departure from the typical British cafe sandwich fillings, with very tasty Italian classics, including fresh pasta dishes, pizzas, grilled flatbread foldovers and grilled paninis. Then top it all off with a slice of one of their wonderful cakes or tarts. Always spoilt for choice.

Love this place! Definitely recommend for an affordable quick and simple meal. Very clean and has a…read morelovely interior. It's beautifully decorated almost Mediterranean looking. Wonderful Italian food and drink. I will definitely be coming back for the amazing food and experience. However, I feel that they need more vegan options on the menu to cater for everyone.

I popped in needing a quick vegetarian lunch and a coffee but had a really great chat with the…read moreproprietor about food and the place had a really good atmosphere as well. Last week we tried the chocolate and nut tart which was incredible.

Rocco DeAngelis, the proprietor of this gem of a chocolate shop makes the best hot chocolate I've…read moreever tasted! The shop opened in Harpenden on the 1st of November. I happened to be passing the other day and hadn't even realised it had opened. The cioccolato caldo is a cup of molten bliss, velvety, thick and creamy and not too sweet - quite easily the best hot chocolate I have ever tasted! DeAngelis stocks a range of luxury chocolates, including one that contains 99% cocoa, which he explained he uses in cooking (for example in meat dishes!) and a handmade range.

Classic Caffe Nero. Somewhat expensive but super strong coffee. Decent sandwiches and good…read morepastries. Great study spot.

I agree with the other reviewers. Best breakfast ever. Not just your usual full English, but…read moretoasted ciabatta, unusual omelettes etc. Great coffee too. The place was very busy on a Saturday morning but the staff were still very courteous, helpful and had time for each customer. Highly recommended.

The Copper Kettle has been in Southdown for ages. Its an old bakery, selling all sorts of nice…read morethings. Upstairs it has a little cafe, where you can order some nice snacks or a quiet lunch. I think they also do fry ups for brunch. Its not too expensive.