Cafe Thyme in East Hertfordshire

I have been to Cafe Thyme on many occasions and the experience and food have always been absolutely amazing. The owner and staff have also always been incredibly friendly and professional. I have also recommended Cafe Thyme to many friends and family members, all of whom have thoroughly enjoyed their time there. Keep up the good work girls xx

Lovely sunny day sat outside and my wife and I had a lovely sandwich each and drinks which was accompanied with rocket and coleslaw which was ordered and delivered quickly and thoroughly enjoyed by both of us

Sat outside in the summer sun for a sandwich and a drink. We have been here quite a few times and the food is always good. I had a well filled ham and mustard sandwich on granary bread with their own coleslaw which was very tasty. My other half had salmon and cream cheese sandwich on granary with coleslaw and that was also very good. The service here can be a bit slow but ok for us as we weren’t in a hurry. The couple on the table next to us had been seated awhile and were eventually asked if they were ready to order, in spite of not having been given a menu. Not a massive issue but worth noting.

What a lovely place to eat. Staff are so happy and friendly and the food is always delicious! Had a very enjoyable breakfast of avocado on sourdough toast with poached eggs and bacon…and my wife had toastie which was oozing with cheese and tomato…perfect. Will definitely be making regular breakfast visits!

Rude greeting from person behind the counter. Although I didn’t walk out the customer service was poor and the food and drinks slow. Would have thought it would have been quick considering they had minimal customers in and lots of empty tables. There are many better options in the town with lovely premises, inviting menus and staff. I will not be returning.

Would highly recommend Cafe Thyme for very friendly helpful service. A go to Cafe for me and my family. Food always very good and very fresh. Feel welcomed every visit

I’ve been coming here for years but then moved away. I’m back visiting friends and I always head here. Two lovely lunches I’ve had now in my visit. Thank you and lovely to see you again 😁

I visited this cafe on a Saturday lunch time. All the outside tables were taken so we sat inside. It was a bit confusing and looks like they have joined two separate units as there were tables and chairs with a counter, a narrow corridor and then another room with more tables and chairs and a bit in the corner where drinks were made. There were no menus on the tables and it was not clear if you had to order at the counter. After a good five minutes a waitress came to our table but only took orders for drinks, and another waitress took food orders. We had a pot of tea for one, a coffee, a diet Coke, a smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich and a BLT sandwich. At first the waitress said that they had run out of bacon but could do one with sausage to which we agreed. Then she returned to say they had lit the grill (?) and could do bacon. Both sandwiches came with a bit of side salad and coleslaw. The sandwich fillings were quite generous. The bill came to £24.70. I could not see a toilet for disabled people, and the toilet appeared to be unisex. Inside was an area with a washbasin and two toilets but one was marked out of order with a chair placed in front to prevent use. In the remaining toilet there was an area where tiles were coming off the wall and some grouting and bits off the stud partition wall were littering the floor. There was a sign saying Do Not Touch, but no sign apologising for the condition of the wall. I do not know how long the toilet was in this condition but the staff should have swept the floor at the very least. I would not visit this cafe again.

Not impressed..... Ordered brie and bacon toastie..which consisted of 2 slices of toast..one side of each not toasted at all.. Basically toast with a piece of bacon and a slice of brie inside..Maybe it's me but every toastie I've ever had has been done in a sandwich toaster!!..Not great first visit..will be last..Hubby not over impressed with very small English breakfast..more like childrens portion. Sorry..won't be back

Chances are that if you’ve walked from the multi storey car park to the high street, you’ve walked past Cafe Thyme. I’d done so many times before I finally dropped in, and was happy I did. Service was friendly & I’ll likely be back.

Friend who lives locally is always raving about their food and recent visit was not disappointed... BE YOUR OWN JUDGE and don't be surprised if like me you will be looking forward to your next visit... and not just for their v. apple pie which was delish (and my first try)!!

My partner and I often go to Café Thyme. Roughly once a week. We love it there. In the summer months, it's great to be able to sit outside and dine 'al fresco.' Many people are there, with many more coming and going, which is all testament to Hanna, her team, the service and the fantastic food available. Lots of the scones and cakes are homemade. Wraps and sandwiches are made to order, on the day, as and when order taken. Homemade 'specials' board all homemade. To have that added personal touch, definitely makes the food taste that much better. Hanna also makes her homemade cakes, wraps, sandwiches and any buffet food, for any outside catering. She came, with one of her staff members, to the Rugby Club, for a 100th birthday and everyone raved about the food. Hanna and her staff member went around, asking people if they wanted any drinks and when people came up to help themselves to food, plates, napkins and wipes were handed out to everyone. Even though we all left feeling full and satiated, Hanna brought 'doggy bag' boxes, to take the leftover food home. By the end, there was nothing left! Everyone loved the food!

Set down a side alley with plenty of seating both inside and out. Was very busy on a Friday afternoon. Ordered sandwiches coffee and vanilla milkshake. Service was friendly and quick. Point of reference it would be nice to be offered sugar with your hot drink, so you don't have to ask the waiting staff to come backwards and forwards. The sandwiches were dry and disappointing, served with salad and coleslaw.

We eat at this cafe at least once a week either just with adults or with the children. Staff are lovely and will sort anything that you ask for. Never disappointed with the quality of food. The salad dressing is to die for 😁 Would thoroughly recommend this cafe.

Did a great 11th birthday afternoon tea party with milk shakes instead of tea! Superb cakes and sandwiches. Home made scones a-maze-ing! Genuinely lovely people as well. Thanks for making our daughter’s birthday party special :-)

The food is brilliant. The staff are efficient & very friendly, cannot recommend this establishment enough.

Had an amazing takeaway to work today! from the cafa thyme salfbeef sandwich it was a 10/10 really recommended 😍😍💖

We went for lunch. Nice to be able to sit outside a little away from the main road. Good food, good service.

We sat outside, view wasn’t great but can’t do much about that.. Food was delicious, service was quick and efficient. My new go-to cafe anytime I am in bishops Stortford! Will definitely be coming back! Thankyou team Cafe Thyme! *I had the spiced chicken, mango chutney and rocket sandwich. Everything was so fresh!

I ordered a bacon sandwich which was under-filled, you could see bread where there should have been bacon. On being asked if everything was alright I mentioned this to be told you could have asked for more. No reduction on the bill was offered and I would not use place again. This is the first time I have been motivated to leave a bad review.

My 11 year old had her tea party here. Delightful afternoon. Food was delicious, staff very attentive even giving her a card and balloon. They made the 8 girls feel so welcome even arranging live music and for them to sing happy birthday. The scones were huge and they very kindly packaged the left overs up to bring home. Again not in just any box in a ribbon tied cake box. Highly recommend Cafe Thyme!

I am never disappointed when I come here to eat. Fantastic afternoon tea. Really good value for money and comes with a doggy bag so you can take everything you don’t eat home. Would highly recommend this afternoon tea. One of the best I have ever had.

£3.10 for a latte, extortionate Far too expensive, when most of cafes are £2.50 - £2.80. It is a lovely cafe, but please review your prices. I won't return.

First of all, just to clarify, none of the criticism has to do with the current COVID measures. They are absolutely understandable. Went there with my Girlfriend. After we sat down it took the waitress 7mins to come to our table, although it was not that busy. But then she didn‘t take our order, we were just asked to give our name(s) and a number for tracking. No problem with that but then she left. From there it took another 5mins till someone came to take our order. When we asked for a menu, the rude answer was, on the window. There was literally a C3 Sheet on the window that was barely readable. After we managed to find something on the tiny menu, we had to wait for the waitress to come back to our table (another 5mins). We went for a Cappuccino and an iced latte. The Cappuccino didn‘t have enough froth on it and the iced latte was bland. No one did ask if we wanted sugar and there was also no sugar on the table. Overall, absolute terrible experience but unfortunately as expected from a British cafe.

Nice atmosphere, good food, good service. A really pleasant place to come for lunch or coffee and cake.

One of my favourite places to eat in town. I’m a creature of habit so tend to always have a fruit scone and a cup of tea. The scones are big and often keep me full so I don’t need lunch! Hannah and the team are very accommodating and there’s always a great selection of fresh food and specials. They also do Slimming World friendly meals which is a bonus...when I’m resisting a scone!

Excellent lunch today had the homemade quiche which was on the special board Very good service by very smiley and helpful staff this is the best cafe in Bishop’s stortford by far

Visited here yesterday. The problem wasn’t the food. After having lunch we went pay only to be told they only take cash. This was not advertised anywhere apart from at the till. No apologies came from staff. I had to walk off to the bank to get cash. Please take not Cafe Thyme get yourself a card machine.

I really am pleased I visited here, recommended by a friend and so glad I did visit. Good quiet location and the staff are friendly, pleasant and welcoming. The food choice is great especially if your health conscious and they adapt to your needs of dietary requests. Food was plentiful and good price for nice quality and freshness. I have read some of the negative reviews on here which I beg to differ with, some are just unkind or badly written. I recommend a visit here .

Popped in this morning for a coffee whilst waiting for my train, saw they had homemade scones on the menu, I had one fresh from the oven with butter and raspberry jam, it was delicious. Had a lovely flat white too, with friendly and quick service.Restaurant was a bit cold, but apart from that I couldn't fault it.

Went in here with my two daughters (9&10) - I was clearly reading off the kids menu to them when the lady came over and ordered beans on toast, and a ham and cheese sandwich for the kids, had a bowl of soup for me - our bill was over £20! When I questioned it I was being charged for adult meals. Food was ok but definitely not worth that!

Stopped here for breakfast. Quite a nice place, food was good as was service. The only thing that let it down is the open doors let all the smoke in from the smokers at the tables outside

I am never disappointed when I come here to eat. Fantastic lunch with friends. Very friendly staff and nothing is too much trouble. Great choice of food including slimming world recipes. Would recommend a visit

This was the first place we spotted for brunch and what a good choice it turned out to be. Their poached eggs & crushed avocado on rye was particularly good. As it was a blazing hot day we’d grabbed a table under the awning which was a great spot to watch folk strolling up and down The Dells. Almost felt like we could've been in Paris!

I love this place, staff are friendly especially Hannah who always has time even though busy to talk to you, Hannah’s food is fab fresh, tasty and great value for money.

By far the best place to eat in town, and nothing is to much trouble for Hanna. Always a joy to eat here, don't take my word for it try it for yourself.

There is a reason this is the only cafe in the town you can get a table on a Saturday lunchtime. Very limited menu & unable to accommodate any variations - even for children. Don’t bother there are much better options to eat at even if you have to wait for table.

We have been here on several occasions. Whilst busy a lot of the time, we have always managed to get a table in the cafe, tucked down a small side street (30 metres long being small) when cafes on the main streets are full. It has a 5 star hygiene rating, and the cafe style food is always superb. Soups, sandwiches, toasties, panini, jacket potatoes with various toppings and huge cake portions, all freshly made (no I don’t work here or have any contact other than being a customer). They also have a specials board. Very generous fillings in sandwiches. outside seating with blankets for the hardy and smokers. Highly recommend. One more thing..... CASH ONLY! They don’t take credit or debit cards.

I regularly eat here. They are friendly and very accommodating. Everything I’ve had there has been fresh and lovely.

Every time I am in Bishops Stortford I make time to eat here. The atmosphere is always friendly and I never feel rushed even when the cafe is really busy. The food is fantastic with a great range of choice catering for all dietary needs. Nothing is ever too much trouble and the staff are very friendly. I would recommend you try this place out if you are ever in town

Had lunch here one Friday lunchtime, the cafe was quite busy, I got a table no problem but when I looked around I felt like leaving. I had already ordered my food at this stage so I said I would not judge on appearances. The walls are quite mouldy and seem damp and the windows are covered in condensation, which isn't overly appealing. The menu seemed promising and the soup was described as homemade, however I was disappointed to see that my soup was being heat up in a bowl in the microwave. The soup was not once stirred and the consistency reflected the same, it was not overly appealing because of this and it was not overly tasty. Overall it was an OK experience, staff were friendly, but it could be so much better with a little more attention to detail. Also worth noting that this cafe is cash only.

We arrived at 1.30pm and ordered 2 bacon sandwiches only to be told they had run out of bacon. Ordered a sausage sandwich on wholemeal bread. Sausages were the lowest quality with very tough skins, bread the cheapest possible supermarket quality. Also ordered stilton and brockerley soup - very stong taste practically enedible. Lattes very weak like drinking warm milk. Cost for the food and 2 lattes over £16. Final insult told at till that they only take cash. Only plus side - staff are friendly

I have lunch in Cafe Thyme whenever I'm in Bishop's Stortford. Their food is lovely, the staff are very pleasant and their coffee is great. Their Mézé lunch is very tasty!

Had lunch on Wednesday 12th Sept with my wife and had the slimming world meal on the menu. Very nice. Quick service and not too expensive. Only one thing maybe they can introduce some side dishes. Only a small moan. Great place.

Visited yesterday with an older friend. First impressions were great - we were welcomed and shown to a better outside seat than the one we'd first picked. We were offered table service and were able to have green tea and also ordinary English Breakfast style tea. Service was quick, efficient and friendly. Whilst we didn't eat on this occasion, I looked at the menu board and there were some interesting and tempting looking savoury dishes for lunch. As I said at the time, I think to the owner, I'll be back, possibly with my older friend too. The Trip Adviser review cards on the counter where you pay is a good move, especially as we had such a nice time. NB Any issues were clearly pointed out by the owner or a sign - e.g. the fact they are awaiting a new chiller cabinet and also being told that the awning needed repair and so best not to sit under it if it's been raining. To be told is very good. Thank you.

Great choice of food all prepared in front of you ,excellent if you want healthy food all looks so good and tasty,service very good

Off the beaten track from the high street but well worth a visit. Tables inside and out. We chose a Panini with tuna, mozzarella and onion. Very tasty. Latte’s were not hot enough but tasted nice. Definitely going back as lots of sandwich fillings and strawberry cake to die for!!

Stopped for a coffee and tea this morning, very friendly staff good service. Plenty of seating if your eating a comprehensive sandwich and snack menu. Well worth stopping off the place was quite buzzy.

I really enjoyed my lunch at Cafe Thyme. Fresh and delicious homemade food. I had an avocado and bacon sandwich with side salad and homemade coleslaw, it was lovely. Then a huge slice of homemade lemon drizzle cake, I had to take half of it home as I couldn’t finish it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the prices were good. Much nicer than all the chain cafes in Stortford with their pre-packaged factory-made produce!

My mum and I have visited quite a few times and have always had a very tasty & filling lunch.

Wonderful location a short drive or 10 mins’ walk up from the main road round Arran -stunning views over the Kilbrrnnan sound. Great menu, the highlight of which must be the Turkish pides, baked in a wood-fired oven. I had the smoked version and mozzarella one it it was excellent. They staff are very friendly and helpful, and there’s also a good range of leafy teas.

We often visit Café Thyme for a lunch time snack whilst shopping in Stortford, and it is always a pleasant experience. The staff are attentive and helpful, and there is always a selection of dishes to suit all tastes and pockets. All together a worthwhile experience.

We only popped in because other hostelries were very busy. The service was good although the waitress seemed not to have much personality. The food was very hot and appetising and was produced in good time and the prices were quite reasonable, On the downside the front door would not stay shut so there was a semi-permanent draught on a chilly day, and they had run out of elderflower drink and beef (@1.40pm).

just had a lovely Afternoon Tea with Nicki, my Victoria sponge was so light.. The service was great and the staff so helpful.

I have visited this cafe many times Fantastic food woth a large choice very good service. Nice location on a sunny day. Highly recommended

We came for coffees and teas and something to eat. It was a pleasure to come to this friendly non chain cafe with a good selection of drinks, cakes, sandwiches and hot dishes. There was an added bonus of an excellent choice of gluten free food. It I'd conveniently placed between the Jackson Square shopping mall and the High Street shops

This cafe offers good coffee, teas , cakes, sandwiches quiches and a limited range of hot dishes. The staff were very friendly and even brought over a toy for our grand daughter to play with. It is well situated between the shopping centre and the...

First visit here. The cafe itself is clean and well presented there was lots of variety on the menu both good and drinks, also choices for the children which is always a bonus.

Came to Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire for a break from the usual Saturday shop up. Re-found (after 9 years!) this little gem tucked down a little side alley and happily found they still did wonderful lunches. I had the Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Sandwich...Heaven! beautifully served up with salad & coleslaw, My Mum had the soup of the day..Homemade Tomato & sweet red pepper with croutons and crusty bread....fabulous. Excellent quality, service and value. DO NOT LEAVE without a takeout portion of their homemade crispy coffee cheesecake..Mmmmmm

Lugar para un desayuno y natter. Sus pasteles recién hechos son exquisitos y el personal es encantador. Una cosa que les decepciona por desgracia es que es sólo en efectivo.

Always really good, fresh food. They bring the kids' food first, which I'm always grateful of. Speedy service with a smile. Great place for a sandwich.

It's great to go out for lunch & no you can have lovely lunch, Cafe Tyme are doing Slimming world food, I had really lovely chicken tikka salad it was absolutely lovely & you got loads of chicken, the yogurt dressing was only half syn, this was so filling I didn't need any tea as I was so full up.Well done Cafe Tyme I will be back.

Nice service hot food and drinksBUTNo disabled loo and cramped looPlus a step to negotiate Sit outside or in

Lovely gluten free cakes and sandwiches. Great coffee and lovely places to sit in the summer months.

Great little place to sit with friends for a quick drink, or if you have time to sit and have lunch you will not be disappointed...lovely fresh ingredients, lots of choices, lovely staff, one if my favourite places to visit!

IIn a world where high streets are filled with samey coffee shop franchises and multi-national corperations, Café Thyme is a great little independent alternative. I love a Costa coffee, but find the pre-packed panini served in places like that particularly uninspiring. I always prefer independent cafés when going for lunch, and Café Thyme is by far my favourite in Bishop's Stortford. The food is excellent and the staff are lovely, and there's always an excellent choice of cakes on offer as well as some fantastic healthy options, perfect for a post-workout lunch.Ideally located in the centre of town near the main car park, it's a great place to sit and watch the world go by.Price-wise it's what you'd expect to pay in most places, but the quality is far greater.Have been coming here for years, and will continue to do so for years to come (as long as people continue to support places like this and don't let Starbucks wipe them out). 

Since this place was already rated pretty well, we went inside. We were early and ordered scones, the full monthy. There was no clotted cream yet, but surprisingly they served it with clotted cream. Made it in the meantime. It were great scones by the way, excellent service and very nice and helpful personell. Now, we are ready to return to the Netherlands.!

Very fresh prepared food, very willing staff and excellent service. I have visited three times in a three week period, have had their jacket potatoes and sandwiches, eat in and take away. All fresh bread and delicious fillings.

Food was nice, busy cafe. But come on it's 2017 you need an EFTPOS machine. Won't bother to come again because of it.

My mum goes to Cafe Thyme regularly. Recently I asked her if she could get me some vegan cake: she told me there wasn't any, but that one of their considerate staff had offered to make one! Despite the notorious difficulty of making a vegan cake, this member of staff created one that was delicious and a work of art. Thank you!

My wife and I just wanted a snack while shopping. We sat inside and found the cafe clean with a good menu. Almost immediately a quiet spoken waitress, ( turned out to be Mum), asked if we wanted to order and suggested getting our drinks while we chose our food. A young waitress approached us and we explained we were being served, good service. My wife orderd a toasted sandwich with salad and I a bacon sandwich, both were very with plenty of good bacon in mine.

Great experience every time. Staff always attentive with a smile, with food and coffee amongst the best in town. Try a good Coffee with the Lemon sponge, amazing......

Something must have gone wrong here, I have been here for breakfast before and I had nothing but good things to say.My son tried to persuade me to have breakfast at Wetherspoons opposite but I pulled rank, I wish I had taken his advice, the staff were miserable, the blond lady made a point of ignoring us, after she had taken two orders from other people who came in after us I asked someone else to take our order (maybe they only wait certain tables) I had argued to go here saying the food is better than the place across the road, how wrong was I, one sausage, one piece of bacon, an egg and some cold toast, the quality of the sausage was can only be described as cheap, like low cost in a supermarket, the bacon was the same, and certainly did not justify the price, we left hungry, we won’t be going back, with the level of local competition they won’t be around long unless they improve quickly.And a smile would be nice!

This place is amazing. The food and hospitality is why I return every time. If your in the Bishop Stortford and hungry I suggest you stop in.

Visited alone for coffee but was bittrly disappointed. Asked for a latte and received a watery luke warm coffee. When brought to waitresses attentention she told me that that was 'what lattes are like'! No apology....

Went here yesterday. Had a beautiful bacon sandwich and a lovely earl grey tea! The staff were extremely polite and the cafe was really clean! Great cafe highly recommend!

Went for lunch with my young grandson and I had the best Quiche I've had in years. The salad was fresh and crisp and an excellent coleslaw. Friendly atmosphere and good service.

Just had a lovely birthday party at cafe Tyme all home cooked food and the Victoria sandwich cake was beautiful. The staff are very friendly and and the service was the very best. Thank you so much Hannah for making the afternoon brilliant. Xx

Love the food as it's all homemade I recommend the toasties plus today I had the cesar salad which was lovely. The staff are friendly and helpful too.

We ducked into this lovely little cafe recently when it came on heavy rain to take shelter and have some lunch. We were happy with our choice of Panini’s and drinks. The staff were friendly and the cafe appeared to have lots of regular customers which is always a good sign. There is a delightful outdoor seating area slightly undercover with cosy blankets however we were not tempted on this occasion.We would happily eat here again and would recommend it

The people were nice and the place comfortable but the food was not great - soup was too salty though beneath that ok, while baked potato was only part cooked. Bread to go with the soup was from a sliced loaf - a little unusual if you pay some £5 for a bowl of soup. Maybe it is just a little dated (80s gastro?) Not terrible but not thrilling.

Arrived this afternoon and what a suprise. Lamps and warming blankets outside. Great touch to go with great homemade soups. Fantastic European touch. Hot mackerel, toms and horseradish toastie with a lovely marshmallow latte. See you Ladies before Xmas

Breakfast was delicious- poached eggs on rye with smashed avocado. Staff friendly & took their time to provide delicious and well-presented food. Child-friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

This place is OK for a cup of coffee, The food is two bells. It's edible but much of it seems to have been microwaved. Seating is cramped and service fairly indifferent

Visited this warm,welcoming cafe for breakfast.The staff were polite,chatty and helpful,prompt service,top quality freshly prepared tasty full English, perfect poached eggs,choice of granary,whole meal or white toast..delivered with a smile.Highly recommended :)

With seating both inside and outside you can choose weather to embrace the chilly weather or enjoy a warm (dare I say superb) coffee inside.All of the food is fresh inside with lovely aromas of salad and the typical 'Brittish' smell of fresh scones.Overall a very cosy, well run cafe with fast service and finally a SUPERB Flat White.

I have visited this cafe for breakfast and enjoyed their bacon and avocado gluten-free sandwich, which is served with salad and coleslaw. One cake is always gluten-free and so far I have sampled the blueberry and lemon cake, filled with fresh cream; it was delicious. The staff are always pleasant and knowledgeable about the food. There are tables and chairs outside for when the weather is good.

The staff here are never rude and always smiling. Have a problem, speak to the staff and don't hide. I have been coming here for 2 years now and never had a problem. The food is always fresh and plenty of it. The new superfood salads are really interesting and the bulging wraps which I had on Wednesday stuffed with spicy chicken, cream cheese and jalapenos was excellent. Great outside eating area especially on a sunny day, where it fills up very quickly. The homemade cakes, I had dime bar cake was yummy and the lady who owns its Mum makes the best Bread Pudding ever. Keep doing what your doing, it works. See you in 3 weeks

Stopped with my granddaughter in her buggy for lunch and had a really nice super food salad which I enjoyed. My granddaughter (not yet 2) had humous dippers and was very pleased to have a very own fork with which she also ate her sandwiches that her mother had made for her as well as the humous!A nice pot of tea and the ability to get the buggy into the loo and not leave her outside was a bonus.Next time I'm in Bishops Stortford I shall return.

I returned to Cafe Thyme a few days ago and had a delicious Spice Chicken and Avocado Wrap from the Specials of the Day menu.... and as if it couldn't get better Home Made Bread Pudding!!! They even had a coach party of about 17 turn up without a booking and they just catered for them without an issue. As always the staff where as friendly as anything. Great environment, thanks again!!!!

Three of us having business breakfast. Quiet weekday morning. Sat outside. As soon as our food was finished the waitress saw fit to tell us abruptly that others might want our seats if we were done. We were still halfway through our drinks. Not coming again

I love coming here for lunch, the food is always so fresh and well presented. The home cooked cakes are to die for !!It is lovely to sit outside and have your lunch especially when the sun is shining. I'm finding it very hard to think of any negatives regarding this place because it ticks all the boxes.

We visit Bishops Stortford 2/3 times a year ,but i have to have my lunch in cafe thyme.Staff are great, all the the very fresh food is on display in front of you in the glass counter all the food is very good and home made and the chefs home made salad dressing is to to die for and she will not tell me the ingredients ,i hope she reads this.

I always stop here for a coffee and sit outside to people watch. Every haircut day my friend and I stop for brunch - today granary toast with avo and poached eggs - just sublime.

quoi de plus agréable que de siroter une boisson fraîche en terrasse? endroit simple, petit et sans grande prétention.Boisson fraîchePeu de table, situé dans une ruelle piétonne.

Thank you to the team at Café Thyme - great service and value for money with excellent choice and all served with a smile!

We went here for lunch whilst passing by and were surprised by how busy it was. The waitresses were all very good at their job and all smiling.However, the same can not be said for the kitchen staff who messed up all our orders completely! Two of our first choices were unavailable due to the fact they had no more bread left and even then, they messed it up further!An apology was given but a sour taste was left after the meal as we all knew it wasn't what we wanted..Do not sit inside as you can hardly hear yourself speak due to the sound of washing plates and shouting waitresses gossiping.

I buy my lunchtime sandwiches at Cafe Thyme occasionally. The bread is fresh, the fillings varied and generous, and the sandwich comes with some nice salad accompaniment. The lady behind the counter is always cheery and friendly with a lovely smile, and all the staff are helpful. You can buy cheaper sandwiches elsewhere, but this place bears out the old saying 'You get what you pay for'. Thoroughly recommended.

I decided to treat myself to my favourite sandwich for lunch. I picked cafe thyme as I have eaten there in the past. I was served almost immediately and ordered a ham and coleslaw sandwich on granary bread. I was not disappointed. The ham was lovely thick off the bone ham with homemade coleslaw. The bread was lovely. So many times I have ordered the same sandwich from other cafes and have been presented with really thin cheap ham and nasty economy coleslaw. I had it as a takeaway and it was presented well, accompanied by a small amount of salad. I had a can of drink with it and it came to £5:50 which I thought was quite a lot, however it was delicious and a treat so I didn't mind too much. I would definitely recommend it.

Use this little place all the time. Great lunches & wonderful afternoon cakes. Generous portion sizes. Never fails.