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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Local favourites

Barrissimo Caffe Italiano

Award-winning, friendly, family-run Italian café in the centre of St Albans with great coffee, cakes and tasty snacks. Highly recommended.
The Breakfast Club

Close to Clarence Park, this is a great place to have brunch or afternoon tea. Kids can explore the toy box while you read the papers.
Charlie's Coffee and Company

St Albans Station's very own Charlie has finally opened her very own cafe - find out more.
Bakehouse - St Albans

Enjoy coffee, home-baked cakes and light lunches in this lovely cafe with a tranquil courtyard garden next to St Albans Cathedral.
HATCH - Good Food on the Move

This independent takeaway offers freshly prepared soups, stews, salads and sandwiches along with Origin coffee & sweet treats. Yum.

Merchant Tea and Coffee Company

The occupants of the Old Town Hall offer drinks and snacks served beneath wafting colonial fans. Outdoor seating available.
Café Nes

A central location, good food and modest prices make this a useful place to refuel when you're out and about in St Albans
The Gingerbread Man

This small café in central Harpenden was twice voted the most family friendly venue at the St Albans Food and Drink Awards.
The Secret Garden Cafe

This lovely, quiet little courtyard cafe is a previous 'Cafe of the Year' winner at the St Albans Food & Drink Awards.
The Courtyard Cafe

This cafe next to the Yoga Hall with its own vegetable garden serves hot and cold drinks, snacks, light lunches and sweet treats.