Cafe 77 Hitchin in North Hertfordshire

Really nice cafe. Quite pricey but great service

We love the food from cafe 77 but the chips were pretty dry on this order which is a bit disappointing given the cost.

Super tasty burgers and fries. Great atmosphere. Don't go here on a diet or if you're watching your cholesterol, cause you'll just watch it hit the stratosphere. But your last thought before you black out will be how delicious that burger is. Also, get the Jack and Blue. You'll thank me.

food was amazing. great burgers and loaded fries but just eat took over an hour and a half to pickup the food however cafe 77 gave us free cookies and drinks for the wait. amazing place

The best burger place anywhere!!

Best burgers in hitchin, staff are friendly and the food is amazing every time. I won't have a burger anywhere else in hitchin anymore. Top top marks

Best burgers in town. Come back again and again. And the corn on cobs are delish too. The one with the blue cheese is soooo good. Can't recall the name now.

Cafe 77 had a stall at Goatfest. I waited 15 minutes for a cold burger, which was supposed to be freshly cooked and clearly was reheated, with unmelted cheese. I took a bite and gave it straight back. Dreaddful! I was one of many with the same issue.and asked for money back. Thank-you for the response. Unfortunately not. The burger was clearly not cooked to order, otherwise it wouldn't have been cold. The only thing that could be offered, like many others, was a refund.

One of my top five ever burgers, delicious! And lovely people

burgers always great, but the skin-on fries seemed to be just normal unsalted fries this time, which was a little disappointing as they're usually lovely. also since they started bagging the fries instead of delivering them in the cardboard containers they used to do a while back, the fries seem to sweat more so lose their crunchy edges (though still better than many).

Went to Cafe 77 before a night shift. Perfect staff. Served by Nate, Emma and Chloe. The food is fantastic and the coffee will satisfy any coffee lover. Many thanks.

The best cafe in all of hitchin. Food is great. Staff are great.

Absolutely amazing well worth it! Loved it

Simple food but it's great and very reasonably priced. Edit - Been a couple more times; brilliant service and overall a great place, highly recommend

Staff and food is so good probably the best in hitchin town centre. The person who took my order was friendly and efficient. We will be back

Visited cafe 77 while staying in Hitchin for work. I ordered the cheeseburger with skin in fries and I have to admit it’s the tastiest burger I’ve had in a longtime freshly made and piping hot. Next time I’m down I’ll definitely be paying them a visit.

Breakfast was one of the best I’ve had in years. Coffee very good. Music was a bit loud

I used to love it here because the meat was really good quality, unfortunately this time it was very disappointing. The bacon was dry and chewy, the egg wasn't runny at all and the sausage patty is a bit strange it's seasoned nicely but is quite dry and not sure on the quality there. The staff and atmosphere are lovely though, so maybe just avoid breakfast time.

took an hour and a half to get my food! not sure if it the restaurant or delivery guy at fault but just terrible service.

Have just enjoyed lunch here and took advantage of the lunchtime £10 deal. The food was superb, probably the nicest burger bun I've ever tried. Fantastic, friendly service. Will definitely visit again.

Stopped at Cafe 77 by chance as was making my way back to work in Essex on an early morning run Served by very friendly guy, Latte was excellent and I really recommend the Maple flapjack. Bit of a shame I didn’t have time to sample any of the hot food as the menu looks very tempting :)

Delicious burgers and fries. Well worth the price. Friendly staff, a perfect lunch stop. Best wishes to this enterprise.

I go to ‘77 in Hitchin on a regular basis. So feel I am well placed to post a review. Firstly, nothing is too much trouble for the ‘front of house staff’. I drink a lot of decaf latte and the skill and care James puts into each cup is reflected in the taste. I have tried a number of items on the menu, and they are all good and well prepared, but the burger is my personal favourite, they are always moist, a decent size and a great taste. #highlyrecommended

Tasty food, great service, tables a little cramped

Delivery great - driver polite

Tasty smash burgers and loaded fries. We really enjoyed it .

This has becomd a firm favourite place for my father. Having recently moved to the area, he enjoys a good cafe meal and of all those in hitchin this is his favourite by far. From taste, menu, great friendly service and excellent coffee. He just wishes they were open every morning.

Quite a small place. The coffee is great. The food is very good. The bacon is excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed breakfast.

Great place for breakfast. They take their coffee seriously and you can tell by the taste. Bacon and sausage patties are both very good. Small place but enough space to seat about 14 or so. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable

Outstanding, friendly service; relaxed, chill atmosphere with good music; fantastic coffee, and last, but by no means least - mouth watering food!

Tasty burgers, simple food, great service and friendly atmosphere

Great food, and the salted caramel brownie is ridiculously good!

Prefer these to Cawsburger for sure

Lovely smash burgers. Awesome lunch deal

The beef burgers are excellent.

All great. Shame the app doesn’t me tip the driver.

Food (burgers, breakfast & chips) were amazing for me and the family. Good portions, freshly cooked. On top, Dom, was exceptional with his customer service. Super friendly, even with our 3 yr old who insisted on singing.

Great hotdogs and waffle fries as always

Honestly some of the best burgers we have ever had. Jack and Blue is 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

Brilliant little place for a very tasty and satisfying lunch. We had burgers, waffle fries and corn ribs and everything was 10/10 It's clear these guys care about local produce and the quality if their food, we enjoyed it so much and will definitely be back. Service and staff were wonderful too, thanks 😊 🙏

I think I’ve tried most things at Cafe77 as I absolutely love their food My go to is cheese burger and waffle fries 😍😋 Sunday I switched it up a bit and had their chilli cheese toastie, WOW absolutely loved it! It’s one of my wife’s go to but I had never tried it! The taste was amazing and the temperature was perfect which is not the case with most toasties I have found another favourite 😋

An hour for 1 burger delivered an hour after ordering. £17. You tell me.

Always a pleasure eating here, both the halloumi burger and plant based hot dog are very tasty

Just popped in while waiting for my better half to get her nails done, what a lovely alternative to coffee shops! Nice food, good atmosphere and friendly staff. I'm actually looking forward to visiting again.

Food was amazing and came on time and hot really happy

My first experience at this cafe and I have to say, Wow…. The food was amazing the atmosphere was incredible.

Always great to stop here for a bite to eat. Really chilled, retro atmosphere. Friendly staff, fab service. A gem of a cafe!

Superb tasting burger and sides with excellent service! Would highly recommend

Had breakfast, lunch and dinner at this place and always hits the spot, love the food and the waffle fries are unreal 🥵 one of the best food spots in hitchin without a doubt Staff are always lovely and happy to chat, cafe 77 is worth the visit

Best burger in Hitchin. We’re spoilt for choice if you fancy a burger in Hitchin, but Cafe77 wins my vote every time. The breakfast’s delish, the cheeseburger is my fave and throw in some tots and my night is made!

The Jack and Blue burger will change your life.

Update: Got a rather unprofessional response in under 24 hours, surprisingly quick for this establishment. It appears I have been labelled the Grinch of Small Businesses this festive season despite leaving glowing reviews for most places (who are deserving of it). It’s as they say; “if you can’t handle the heat, get out of the kitchen”. Sounds like great advice for these people! As for my Christmas, it was fantastic and I ate much better food in much better company for my Christmas dinner! I hope a wee bit of criticism didn’t ruin their New Years as much as they act like it did. I wonder if there’s a lack of negative reviews because of their guilt-tripping responses to them? Doesn’t work on me unfortunately. Ps. Happy New Year! This place wouldn't survive up North. Extortionate prices, clammy, claustrophobic, gimmicky and an absolute rip-off. So much so, I'm going to break down the review per star: 'Food' (Prison food and served on a metal tray like it): Would be impressive if it was served after WW2 rationing. Bland, tiny portions, bland, overpriced slop, bland. I would've felt more satisfied throwing £10 at a sea otter clapping than eating this '''food''' for free. But apparently, this place makes the locals of Hitchin clap like sea otters, so good for them I suppose. But the food wasn't free, it was priced unreasonably. ''Service'' (Not worth a quip): This place is a hack, hence the 'wouldn't survive up North' comment. I think the wealthy locals of Hitchin may perceive this place to be 'rustic', 'American inspired', a 'wholesome independent business and a great eatery for the whole family (but mostly the palate-less children) to enjoy. I do not see this place from that angle. Cheap food sold at an insane mark-up. You can get the same quality hot dog from Costco for 4x less with a refillable drink to boot. Service wise, the server's idea of 'cleaning a table' (when she got round to it) was brushing other people's crumbs and table juice onto you instead of away from you. Not to mention the bloke seems to have a penchant for spilling the pricy drinks. '''Atmosphere''' (of a NASA space-shuttle that's malfunctioning): Did I say claustrophobic? Credit to the people who run this joint, they can't help the size of the building of course. But who's bright idea was it to put a ''restaurant'' in a hobbit hole? It had potential for a lovely little bookstore. But no, it's a sweaty, greasy, dark, damp, murky burger shop. I do hope that deep in the owner's greedy, money grabbing, dark soul that they derive a bit of humour out of this review. But I have essentially called their baby ugly for about 1-2 reading minutes. So they can take it as they please. But if it wasn't obvious already, I won't be returning. TLDR; No, I didn't like this place. Bit of a ripoff innit.

My first ever experience of this place was a Breakfast Tray delivered to my office just before Christmas. £9.90 I paid (!) (there were also breakfast rolls at the same price delivered - they didn’t look great either) I was very underwhelmed indeed…. People have been raving to me about this place… why? ? See my photo… not great value for money, overcooked, and all very dry with no beans or anything similar to “wet it up”.

I love Cafe77, best burgers in Hitchin I think. They do simple, classic smashed burgers amazingly well - So nice! I love the fact their menu isn’t over complicated. Have ordered countless times and have never been disappointed at all. Cheers

Only 4 on atmosphere, only because wasn't because BUT the proprietors were very friendly and food was cooked fresh and was lovelym

Small tight squeeze of a venue, but food is amazing! Great burgers, superb waffle fries. One of my vuggest criticisms is that its not open sunday nights! Prime takeaway night!

Really hard to review food that didn’t turn up…

Exactly what was needed after a big party night. The bacon was extra crispy and the tots were just what the doctor ordered. Big mugs of tea just sealed the deal

There was a fly on one of the breakfast buns. Will not be ordering again.

Amazing food, stumbled across this small restaurant by chance and really wasnt disappointed. Burger was so tasty and juicey, pulled pork fries were incredible. Best pulled pork I have had for years! As good as Reds True BBQ chain quakity and taste wise. Manager was really welcoming, polite and knowledgeable. Top restaurant A+ and will recommend to all our friends.

Perfect! Food was delicious, great portions and very quick delivery.

Found out about the shop from a work colleague. The burger was yummy. Bun fresh and had a good meaty taste. Just as for garnis, like gherkins, tomatoes and lettuce.

Delivery driver couldn't find address but food great!

Really good burgers in a brioche bun and great fries. Really good service in a small cafe with outside seating. The burgers really are excellent. Good choice of drinks as well and the breakfast and brunch options look good too. Does takeaways as well. Can highly recommend.

Delicious burgers. Great service and lovely atmosphere whilst waiting for our order.

Love this place! The tastiest burgers, the crispiest chips and amazing coffee (other drinks are available).

Unfortunately the hotdogs are not what they used to be, and no longer the same as the pictures - for the price it’s pretty disappointing 😞

Absolutely delicious and would recommend!! Just wish they would sell single patty burgers instead of doubles x

Unfortunately the food didn't live up to the high hopes I had of Cafe 77, hence the review. One burger was squashed. BBQ sauce was missing. Loaded cheesy fries arrived in a clump because it was literally just barely melted cheese stuck on top of some bog standard fries. £10.50 for a hot dog is literally daylight robbery for what it was. Food was lukewarm. HATE leaving a negative review but so disappointed.

I first tried this place at this year's Street Food Awards and remember being blown away by the flavour of the food. So much so that they had my vote as the best of the (many) institutions I tried that day. They ended that particular event being rewarded with the well deserved Best Burger title. Having realised that the restaurant itself isn't too far from me, I felt obliged to visit and try out the rest of their menu. Expectations can be a tricky thing but thankfully I was not disappointed! The quality of the ingredients and the care with which they are prepared is extremely evident with every bite. Lovely juicy patties with a crispy exterior. Fantastically flavourful quality meat that is seasoned perfectly to my taste, satisfyingly toasted and airy bun that still has enough structure to stand up to the gloriously juicy burgers. Beautifully judged sauces. The basics are all you need in a great burger and they are all done exceptionally here. Personally I would stick with the normal double cheeseburger. There are other options but the toppings can overpower the delicate flavours of the burger and you really don't need to. For instance in the Jack&Blue burger - the blue cheese added a lovely punch but the caramelised onions were a bit sickly sweet. Same goes with the BBQ sauce in the pulled pork burger. I mean, if you've got a great steak, why cover it in salad cream right? It is of course personal preference but for me the plain old classic double cheeseburger is the perfect option. Last mention goes to the waffle fries which were soooo good! Delightfully crispy crust, with an inside of pillow like fluffiness. They were fantastically moreish and cooked to perfection. Probably a top 10 burger for me. 👍🏽

Excellent food here and very friendly staff. The chips with beans and cheese are very good!

Went there this evening after trying their burgers at an event, Even better in store. the best burger I’ve ever had. Friendly and a nice little spot. Definitely a new customer. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 🍔

Nice little cafe close to the city centre that you can enjoy good burgers. Freshly made food with vibrant flavours and lots of sauces to choose from. There are a few burger options to choose from and I went for the one with blue cheese and it was amazing. I didn’t know about waffle fries and I am a big fan now. For people with big appetite like me I would suggest to go for double patty. Overall well worth the visit and planning to visit again.

This was a first time experience of Cafe 77 and I was left somewhat confused. First things first, it is expensive, but I am happy to pay for good food that is made with care. The bacon cheese burger met that description perfectly. Excellent burger, good taste and traveled surprisingly well. The fries were also excellent. Still hot and well cooked. The hot dog, ordered by my wife was however a disaster. Tasteless ‘dog’ lost in a big white roll. Genuinely awful and went in the bin. The difference in quality between the two products was genuinely confusing. At £40 for the food (including delivery and tip) it proved a very, very expensive take away for one. I would nip in for a burger again if passing, but afraid would not risk delivery again on such expensive food given the inconsistency.

Amazing smashed patties with an unlimited selection of sauces. Their waffle fries are fantastic but their 24hr pulled pork dirty fries are so unbelievable you have to try them to understand how good they really taste.

them borgors were rapid and full of meat !

👌😋 Perfect timing and a delicious meal. Perfect meal to enjoy while watching the semi finals this morning.

Cafe 77 is absolutely sensational. I placed 3 orders over the weekend and every single one was banging! I could eat here every day.

Food is fantastic produce ,cooked the way you like it ,best breakfast in Hertfordshire by a mile ,staff always friendly and bubbly which is rare nowadays, we eat here myself and wife most Sundays and take our dog olive top place

The food didn’t even turn up!!! Nearly £50 of food missing. I’m fuming

Absolutely stellar food with generous portions of chips/sides at a reasonable price. Some amazing ambiance atmosphere inside. You can really tell that the people are passionate about what they are doing.

Legendary status for the Best Burgers around

Paid £10 for a single burger expecting to be worth it,the shop wasn't to busy and we got to wait 30 min for the burger and not even an apology for the delay..

Lovely little cafe/restaurant. Really friendly and helpful staff. The menu caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a good selection for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. Seating space inside is limited, but there's also some outdoor seating, weather permitting. The lunch time burger and chips lunch special deal got a thumbs up from my son and wife. Unlimited americano coffee from the flasks on the counter is a nice touch. We'll definitely be back.

Very nice burger and fries were great too. Was told it's better than caws but not in my opinion. Tasty though

Just eat takes a long time to find an available driver every time.

Yummo, best burgers in town👍👍👍😊

The hot dog was an absolute joke for £10.50. It was completely different to the photos and was tiny. Do not order from this place unless you’re in the restaurant itself.

Fantastic burgers as always, however first delivery time on Just Eat was 7:45-20:05. Arrived at 20:40!

Simple but effective café/restaurant. Decent food, pleasant staff. A little bit lumpy on the price, but where isn't, these days?!

Best burger place around Hitchin, their lunchtime meal deal of £10 for a burger, fries and a drink is a great deal and one I regularly partake in. Every single time I come here the food is always on point, I've even ordered takeaway and again, they've never once given me anything that's disappointing. You guys really hit the mark on making a decent burger. Plus their little dine in is a lovely little place, cozy and comfy with very friendly staff. One of my favourite places to eat!

We sat outside for breakfast. We had one large brekkie and one sausage, egg and cheese bun. With two hot drinks. It was delicious. Hot, well cooked, quality produce. We will most definitely return here for breakfast.

Great food! Best place for burgers I’ve ever been! My 13 year old son agrees!

Excellent service with super burgers ,grandson also had other food from the menu, really made welcome in a fun atmosphere. Could not fault the place. Just what is needed in Hitchin. Best of luck. 👍

I had the best blue cheese burger I’ve ever had here! Plus the waffle fries with cheese are delicious. And there’s a “sauce wall” with so much choice for sauce fans like my husband. Plus it’s really nice to support a good local business. The price may seem steep to some, but it’s very much level with the prices of other places in Hitchin and it’s not like they keep the prices a secret! We love it, definitely give it a try :)

Such a tasty burger and the fries were delicious. Quite pricey but a cut above.

I have tried the best burger in the UK so far and it's juicy and tender with a perfect bun. Will go back regularly.

The food was great as always but delivery was slow we were keeled up to date but from ordering to delivery was 1hour 20 minutes which when you have a small person waiting for dinner gets a bit tricky

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, incredible food.

Maybe the best burger I've ever eaten. My friend drives nearly 2 hours to come and see me and I feel half of that reason is that I bring him here.