café culture
Addicted to caffeine?
We are and we've fully embraced café culture in St Albans. Whether you prefer a big chain or a small independent, they're all here and we're busy checking them out for you (that's our excuse).
- A to Z list of all cafés in St Albans
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New in Jan 2013, this independent takeaway offers freshly prepared, hand-made salads, sandwiches & hotpots along with Origin coffee & sweet treats. Yum.
Enjoy home-baked cakes and coffee in a beautiful, spacious interior overlooking St Albans Cathedral. There is also a tranquil courtyard garden.
This friendly, independent mobile coffee company at St Albans Station won 'Best Cafe' at the 2011 St Albans Food and Drink Awards.
The Gingerbread Man - Award Winner!
This small café in central Harpenden was voted the most family friendly venue of the year in 2009 and 2010 at the Food and Drink Awards. Recommended.
The Secret Garden Cafe - Award Winner!
New in 2009, this lovely little courtyard cafe tucked away just off George Street was voted 'Cafe of the Year' at the 2010 Food & Drink Awards.
This local institution located in a 19thC watermill sticks to what it does best. A scenic spot by Verulamium Park & free parking does the rest. Fab.
The Courtyard Cafe at The Yoga Hall
This cafe next to the Yoga Hall on the Hatfield Road with its own vegetable garden serves hot and cold drinks, snacks, light lunches and sweet treats.
Merchant Tea and Coffee Company
The occupants of St Albans Town Hall offer a range of teas, coffee and snacks served beneath gently wafting colonial fans. Outdoor seating available.
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