Cakestand and Crumb in Central Bedfordshire

Went for Afternoon Tea with two friends to this charming little tea room. Super ambience and, staff were lovely, friendly and attentive but not intrusive. Book in advance as space is limited but you will not be disappointed. Fabulous communication beforehand re dietary requirements. The afternoon tea itself was delightful - freshly made sandwiches; fruit scones (with a bowl of clotted cream and another of jam!); we also had lemon drizzle cake, brownies and rocky road. Last, but definitely not least fabulous meringues with fresh cream and fruit. Tea and coffee plentiful and lots of choice. I do not eat cheese, so my sandwiches were prepared and served separately - very thoughtful. There was so much food we couldn’t eat it all so were provided with boxes and bags to take the rest home. A really lovely afternoon was had by all three of us and we will definitely be back!

After some fantastic afternoon teas and take away cakes from the shop I reached out to the team about our wedding cake and evening treats for guests. Hannah was amazing throughout, she was super helpful and accommodated all our requests and gave us loads of options on flavours and decorating and accommodated a special bake for vegan and gluten free guests, as well as providing much needed cake boards. Hannah created a beautiful main wedding cake which was delicious! She also made an extra birthday cake for the morning after the wedding and an absolute mountain of assorted tray bakes which were used in our evening buffet. Cannot tell you how many positive comments there were! People went absolutely mad for the tray bakes - the millionaires shortbread disappeared in minutes, we didn’t even have time to get any photos of the baked out before they were all tucked into by grateful guests! Even our neighbours were talking about the bakes the next day! We will 100% be returning for any cake related catering needs going forward! Would recommend you try some of Hannah’s cake either in the shop or directly as it’ll brighten your day!

I had a gluten free birthday cake made by Hannah , she was very professional good communication, giving options on the design. The cake tasted fantastic and looked amazing. Highly recommend Cakestand and Crumb.

Scrumptious afternoon. Lovely sandwiches, great choice of cakes, scones (plenty of jam and cream) AND pavlova dessert plus lots of tea. Had to give in and have a doggy bag to take cakes home. Cute little tea room lovingly decorated, embroidered tablecloths and vintage cups, saucers, plates and teapots. Been years since I've used a tea strainer:). Thoroughly recommend. Disappointed we complete forgot to take any photos.

The afternoon tea here is amazing! The cakes it comes with are big portions and the scenery was beautiful. Got some great “instagramable” pics! Will definitely take some more family and friends here.

A lovely way to celebrate a special birthday. We had a great selection of sandwiches and cakes to enjoy. Everything home made and to a high standard. We felt like we were well looked after!

Fabulous vintage tea rooms. We had afternoon tea, I had the dairy free option. Lots of effort made, very impressive. Everyone was happy, will definitely return soon.

Visited for lunch and had a delicious lunch, the ladies were very friendly and looked after us well and I had the most amazing egg mayo sandwiches, as good as the ones at The Ritz.

Takeaway afternoon tea for two was devine! The communication was excellent. The cakes, scones and sandwiches were exceptional. Very reasonably priced too.

We enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea, with extremely light scones, amazing meringues and tasty sandwiches, in this beautiful tea room. A great way to celebrate.

This small cafe is lovely inside with vintage style bunting, crockery etc. We all three had a toasted sandwich, then were all delicious, I had brie and cranberry and it had plenty of filling and the bread was lovely. We then all had a slice of cake, my raspberry and white chocolate was delicious as were the chocolate and carrot cake slices. The staff were very pleasant and it was lovely to have music playing on a record player. We thought rhe food was reasonably priced and of a very high quality . We will definitely go back, hopefully for afternoon tea next time

We ordered some cup cakes for a special birthday and they were delicious! I would highly recommend and I will use again. Hannah made the cakes as well as helped me with the decoration and they were tasty and looked amazing! Thank you!

We had a lovely evening at the lateThursday session.Everyone was v impressed with the delicious food, Hannah was on hand when we needed anything but not at all intrusive. We all said we must definitely do it again!

Lovely food and great service, hot drinks and as many as we wanted quaint little cafe in the lovely village of Ampthill. We all made feel very welcome. Lots of gorgeous cakes an display. Glutton free accommodated for and on its own stand.

I ordered a birthday cake through instagram, it was so easy and service was amazing. Everyone loved the cake it looked amazing and tasted just as good! I will definitely be back!

I visited Cake-stand and crumb with a friend for the January sandwich and cake offer. It was all delicious, Hannah looked after us really well, our booked table was all ready for us on arrival, and we were able to order quickly. Fresh coffees were...

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this little hidden gem. Hannah & the tea room staff are great. I have ordered 2 bespoke cakes from Hannah now & each one has been fantastic, taste & looks wise! I can’t wait to order again for the next...

For 20.00 per person,you would think you'd get more than 4 small triangle sandwiches each which weren't exactly freshly made. 2 flat small fruit scones-well say fruit mine had 1 raisin in each!- the tiniest pot of jam and cream between 3 people giving each...

We had the festive afternoon tea and it was lovely. All of the sandwiches were tasty with a great selection. The scones were beautifully and the selection of cakes were amazing. The cafe is small but we did not feel cramped. We were warmly greeted...

We regularly frequent this lovely tea room for delicious cakes and coffee. Thought we would try the Xmas afternoon tea as a special treat. What a disappointment! Not the usual collection of counter cakes, poor fillings in the sandwiches and overcooked scones. Not cheap either...

We enquired for a last minute afternoon tea and whilst they couldn’t do the cream tea as such on short notice, they put our sandwiches & desserts on a tiered stand anyway. Even our daughter got a mini one! All the girls serving us were...

Went today for the princess afternoon tea and was so lovely for the kids! Lovely little afternoon out for them. Lovely food , and lots of it! Looking forward to the next one!

Visited today for the afternoon with Princess Jasmine. I can not fault the princess she was brilliant. The place itself on the other hand not good! It absolutely stunk of a sour milk smell, my child actually gagged. Was dirty and the food was not...

Visited recently for brunch. Lovely food coffee and service. Always a pleasure to eat here. The cakes are exceptional!

Stumbled across this little gem passing through Ampthill... really fresh, delicious sandwiches and yummy cakes- loved my lemon and elderflower cake especially! The ladies running the café were really friendly and helpful too. Thank you for a great lunch!

Could not recommend it enough, the service was really friendly and helpful and the cakes were delicious too. Thanks again! Xx

Stopped at Cakestand and Crumb for coffee and cake. Lovely little teashop, lovely decor and absolutely delicious homemade cakes and scone. Well worth a visit.

My birthday cake made my cakestand and crumb - blueberry and lemon cake with sweets and flowers on top. A bit lopsided and dense. Cost £50.

Had a lovely lunch and cake here. Great selection of lunch options and amazing home made cake. The cafe is decorated in a gorgeous vintage style and the staff were welcoming and friendly. I particularly loved the RAF tea - the cafe donates an amount...

Little vintage homemade cake heaven - it is hidden down a quiet little alley off the main square so we locals love it but it's sad to see visitors to Ampthill sitting in the boring larger chain venues on the main street because they don't...

Lovely Sandwiches with a great selection of Teas and coffees. No room for cakes but they looked great . Very good service . Good value for money

Popped into this lovely, tucked away cafe this morning whilst having a look around,as we are moving to Ampthill soon. We will definitely be returning. Great, friendly service and the coffee and tea (huge selection) and tea cakes were delicious. Some beautiful cakes on display and a tasty sounding selection of sandwiches available to eat in or take away. So we need to come back, so much to try and all with a friendly smile. Give Costa a large swerve and support your local independent business.

Great little mid cycle ride stop. great cake and friendly service. cash only though. we could leave a few bikes outside - but probably no more than 6.

Lovely little coffee shop I can’t believe I haven’t been here before. You won’t be disappointed we had a fab cream tea!

What can I say fantastic afternoon tea beautiful surroundings staff can not do enough for you I would Evan say it was better than Luton hoo food was delicious for me the best scones I have ever had my daughter's baby shower was just perfect thankyou so much you made 13 people very happy beautiful afternoon .

Afternoon Tea excellent also the service nice little Tea Room we enjoyed it all and had to bring the cakes home we were so full.

A gorgeous little tearoom tucked away off the main street.We had organised a private party for afternoon tea and we were not disappointed.The staff could not be anymore accomodating. Whenever we needed someone they were there but never hoovered.A great range of tasty sandwiches and delicious cakes and scones to devour with free flowing tea and coffee. We will definitely be visiting again.This tea room does not take card, so remember to bring cash!

Fabulous little find. Very friendly service. Delicious choice of sandwiches and cakes. Definitely worth a visit.

A little gem of a shop run by some amazing people Beautiful cakes and coffee and a great tasty menu of snacks

We had a lovely time in this little cafe tucked away off the main drag in Ampthill. Delicious food, great vintage feel and very reasonably priced. The old fashioned till and Frank Sinatra singing away in the background made my day!

Hidden away down an alleyway in Ampthill you will come across this very sweet and pretty tea shop. Run by a lovely lady who couldn’t be more helpful. Their cakes and afternoon tea sandwiches are very nice , scones really disappointing,service is a bit amateur. Not sure I would go again.

Had a wonderful event here for a baby shower in June 2019 for 16 people. The ladies were so helpful and lovely throughout the booking process, the day itself and ensured all went smoothly. The three course afternoon tea was fantastic and there was plenty of it! Tasty sandwiches and very delicious scones and cakes! We had a couple of attendees with very specific dietary needs and these were met with no issues. We were able to bring along our own decor but only a little was required as the cafe is very nicely decorated inside anyway. We were also able to provide our own prosecco which the girls kindly chilled for us upon arrival which allowed us to have a little toast during the afternoon tea as well. Would definitely recommend and will be a first thought for any future events. Thanks so much Cakestand and Crumb team :) x

Sorry. Not a good experience. Went in for a mid morning drink and a bit of cake. Ordered flat white which the person dealing with us didn't know what it was. Eventually came back without milk and very tasteless. My wife had pot of tea that was also very weak in taste. A plus point was that the cake my wife had was nice!

Cakestand and crumb is a lovely little vintage teashop, reasonably priced, and although I didn't order afternoon tea the nearby table did and it looked lovely. I understand that at busy times you need to book, it is a bijou little place

I visit this charming little café regularly. The atmosphere is always relaxed and cheerful. The staff are warm and friendly and always make visitors feel welcome. The choices of food , whether a warm home made scone with cream and jam or a delicious freshly baked cake or tasty sandwiches never fail to please. I highly recommend a visit .

Been before and thought it was lovely. This time however the service was slow, we were visiting for my friends 40th it didnt feel special. Food tastes fine but nothing stood out so probably would avoid revisiting for full afternoon tea but would return for a panini.

This is truly a little gem. Hidden away from the real world, escape back to a time when nothing was rushed and you can please yourself as you enjoy first class tea and coffee, and seriously delicious cakes.

My first time here and it was lovely! Staff were friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious, especially the chicken and mango chutney sandwiches! A great selection of cakes too! I will definitely be visiting here again and recommending it to friends and family! Thank you!

Booked here for a Sunday morning for some tea and cake for my mum’s birthday. The location is so quirky and unique, and I love the vintage feel that it has. The home made cakes all looked amazing, and the choice of different tea is vast. They only have 5 tables, and were busy when we left so I would recommend booking to make sure you get a table in this delightful hidden spot ☕️

I took my best friend for an afternoon tea treat, Very small but intimate. Lovely old fashioned and quaint looking plates, teapots, cake stands etc. Staff very polite. Food was to die for!! Will definitely return and at £16.50 per head, very good value considering most afternoon teas average £20.00 per head

I visited Cakestand and Crumb for afternoon tea which was a birthday present for my mum. The food was delicious and the service was great. I have visited numerous times before and the cake selection is always amazing! I would highly recommend a visit.

Me and my sister took my mum here for Afternoon Tea as a little Birthday gift! The sandwiches were lovely with a good choice and the scones with jam and cream were delicious! Then the cakes......so many and so lovely, we couldn’t eat them all and the staff who were very attentive were more than happy to put them in a box for us to take home.They topped up our tea also whenever we asked. The only minor thing I will say (it won’t stop me returning!) is the vintage cutlery could do with a clean, they were a bit stained! A friend recommended this place to me and I will definitely be doing the same. Thanks for a great visit!

Great place for lunch or afternoon tea. Sandwiches lovely as are the cakes. Service excellent very friendly staff.

This is a nice environment to have a drink or snack with s friend and the homemade cakes looked lovely. They also offer an evening afternoon tea for small groups which looked good.

Adorable vintage tea room , food always delicious , vintage setting , frank Sinatra playing on the old fashioned record player in background . So pleasant .

This tea room is small, cold and looks better outside than in. Over priced. Frozen or stale scones, mince pies hard as rock, sandwiches were made with stale bread. No crusts on bread which was a plus, however 2 mouthfuls and that was it, there was more mustard than ham, more mayo than egg. Service was slack, needed to ask for fresh tea.

Very small room, we were sat at a table squashed between two others, very noisy as we were an arms length away from a table of 6. The sandwiches were tiny, the scones bite size, one being already sliced which made we wonder if it had been left over from another customer. What added insult to injury was that the scones in the cabinet were normal size. The cakes were certainly not worth the price, once again the cakes in the cabinet were far more appetising.

Sat outside enjoying a cuppa and some gluten free lemon cake - lovely to just take some time in the sunshine.

If you're hauled over to Ampthill on a Sunday morning for a root around the antiques emporium, one consolation is a leisurely cuppa - but on our most recent visit we discovered that our usual refreshment destination, the deli and kitchen shop next store, being gussied by refitters and decorators.

Great food, great service, great ambience. I can't comment on the prices as we didn't pay (but what a pleasant venue for a celebration tea).

I’ve visited before as a small group for sandwiches and cake and had a good experience. This visit was with a large group for afternoon tea that was really too much for the tiny cafe to cope with. The table was a very tight fit, a good job we knew each other well. Sandwiches were traditional ham and mustard, egg, Brie and cranberry etc. The scones were tasty and very tiny. Eton mess in a tea cup was an unusual addition. The quality of the tea was variable from acceptable to very weak indeed. We had to ask for a pot to be replaced because it was so weak.

I'm really pleased to have found this place. We had the most refreshing and tasty pot of tea, a home brew, and superb hot chocolates with lashings of cream and marshmallows. The food was delicious, especially the scones (both sweet and savoury). I love the whole vintage thing and the mis-matched crockery was delightful, the whole environment very attractive. Staff were friendly and attentive with food and drink arriving quickly. Others in the cafe were enjoying afternoon teas, which I have to say looked very tempting.

If had not been for the board across the street we would not have found this delightful little vintage cafe. Sandwiches were fresh with a choice of breads, joined with a massive cafetiere served on vintage china, which was just what we needed. Unfortunately we did not have space for either the huge cakes or the scones with jam and clotted cream. Next time we will know to save some space. Definitely somewhere to visit again.

I booked afternoon tea for 4 ladies for a tiny baby shower I hosted for my sister in law & the women who worked here were so lovely to us & nothing was to much ask. Whenever we were finished they would clear the table & bring out the next lot of cakes :) the food was amazzzzing such lovely fresh cakes & scones & the little sarnies were lush! Thank u so much for a lovely afternoon & we will defiantly be back :) xxx

Always have a lovely time at cake stand, delicious food, scrumptious cake and such friendly service! The vintage theme makes is so unique and special which is why it’s my favourite place to go for lunch or just some tea and cake!

I was given an afternoon tea voucher from my family as a birthday present. I went with my husband and we had the most wonderful time. It's set in a tiny shop down a lane and its like stepping into the 40's with all its vintage china and décor. It was a beautiful day and we sat by the window enjoying freshly made sandwiches, petite homemade scones with jam & clotted cream, followed by Eton mess in a quaint little tea cup, a delicious raspberry & white chocolate slice and finally a dinky lemon tart. All this was served with endless cups of refreshing tea. It was amazingly filling so don't eat anything beforehand! The staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. I raved about it so much that my daughter has now decided she is going for her birthday! Thank you for making my day so special.

Love this beautiful vintage tea, sandwich and cake shop in sunny Ampthill. Delicious fresh sandwiches made to order, the best cakes I’ve ever tasted, lovely tea, quintessentially English, vintage decor and crockery, top draw, friendly service, and very reasonable prices. Just off Church Street under the archway opposite the Mortgage Store. Everything you could wish for in a magical little tea shop!

I love it in there been a few times now and bought a few takeaways too! Gorgeous little place, great cakes and the ladies there couldn’t do enough for you!

Staying at Centre Parcs and wanted a change. So a 5 minute drive up the road we found this little gem. Lovely sandwiches and out of this world cakes. Give it a go,you won’t be disappointed

Spent relaxing time 21/2/18 and thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tea. Lovely 'ye olde worlde' setting in small but pleasant surroundings. Staff attentive but not intrusive. Love to go again!

I cannot believe this cafe has such a high ranking. The food was of poor quality, the tea was not topped up once and in fact there was no service as the two girls basically stayed out the back in a little room and we had to call them if we needed help.

This is a tiny tearoom so if you want to be sure of a place , book in advance. They have a good range of teas and cakes all served on mismatched 'vintage' tea sets. Lovely ,cosy venue

Very disapointed-tiny sandwiches and more savoury items would have been great.Scones also very,very small.Cost £18.50 per person and quite frankly very meagre portions.Have had much nicer afternoon tea elsewhere.

Our daughter and son-in-law gave myself and my wife an afternoon tea voucher and we booked it. It was fabulous. Go there hungry. Sandwiches, scones and jam, cakes, tea all good. I was out numbered by women and the noise levels were high at times. The service and quality of the tea was very good.

Lovely cakes, always taste fresh. just what you need when you have a hard day at Work. Lovely staff. Cute and cosey little shop

Cakestand and Crumb is a tiny (and very twee) teashop in Ampthill. It is so tiny that I advise booking...

Always friendly service, with a warm cosy atmosphere. Old dansette record player playing classic tunes adds to the ambience. Cakes...

Friendly welcome to a very quaint tea shop. We had afternoon tea. A selection of sandwiches, choice of teas, 2...

A quaint little shop, perfect for tea and cake. Some elements were fantastic, others just okay. Great bread from a...

A disappointing visit for afternoon tea. Slightly let down by the selection of cakes that the afternoon tea had on offer (a brownie and a mini lemon tart ). However the cakes on display in the cabinet looked nice.Scones were fine, just the right size served with jam and cream. If you are a fan of Eton Mess it is served in a tea cup which is a nice touch. Sandwiches were ok, nothing spectacular. I wouldn't rush back.

Esta es la tercera vez que he visitado cakestand y miga y, por desgracia, también fue de lo más decepcionante.

I love this little tea shop. It is tiny but full of interesting eye catching things to look at. Retro music plays softly in the back ground.There is a wide selection of teas,coffees and soft drinks. Light lunches are prepared to order. The most wonderful thing are the enormous home made cakes, freshly baked scones and cookies! All served on antique lace table cloths and antique bone china crockery- lovely! I had fruit scone with home made strawberry jam and clotted cream, yummy!If there are several of you, or f you would like afternoon tea you have to book.

China tea cups, China Tea pots, large delicious yummy hot chocolate for the kids, handmade speciality sandwiches and tasty home baked cakes, a really charming step back in time, old gramophone playing in the corner and lovely atmosphere.

Stepping back in time with the old record player and retro tables. Beautiful china teapots and cups. Lovely place to meet and most of all the cakes are amazing especially the carrot cake. Lovely coffee but just shame they don't do skinny lates. I would highly recommend this place though

Walking through Ampthill I noticed down an alley a sign for a tea shop. I was curious and thirsty so went to have a look. Well what a delightful place to find the young staff were charming but the proper cup of tea was fantastic along with home made coffee cake . This is a place worth visiting again.

My daughter had her babyshower here for afternoon tea and the staff were amazing. Really helpful and attentive. The sandwiches and cakes were fresh and delicious served on vintage china we had a room to ourselves which they allowed us to decorate it everyone enjoyed it!!!

I invited a group of my friends to share afternoon tea on 8 January. It was a wonderful afternoon. The party was in the snug and the food and the service was absolutely super.

We love this quaint tea and cake cafe,it offers a great choice of cakesand sandwiches,with tea served in individual tea pots and china cups and saucers,its a change from the standard tea/coffee shops in the high street,and the service is always with a smile!

My friends and I met each other for lunch and were really looking forward to a good catch up. My friend booked well in advance for a table and was told that we could have a table at 11:30am but they would need the table back by 2pm. This was fine by us. We got there, and the table cloths were very dirty with jam stains. We ordered our food and in the middle of eating the waitress told us that we needed to be out by 1pm. We explained that this was not what we had been told but the waitress couldn't care less. They were all extremely rude, and made us rush down our food!! There was no offer of any compensation for their mistake and they didn't value our custom one bit. We will not be returning! Terrible place!! Dirty, too small and horrible service!

We were a group of 10 for afternoon teaWe were in a superset room next to the shop itself. What s great idea we had fantastic service and amazing cake and sandwiches.The gluten free options were so good, they even did me a cream tea..Lovely would visit again

We dropped in for tea and cake on a rainy afternoon. Tea was great and cake selection also good. Unfortunately visit was marred by a cracked cup. Not a problem in itself, but when I asked politely for a new one, it was taken away without comment and a new one virtually thrown down in front of me. The notice in the toilet made us chuckle 'please please please only spend a penny or the toilet overflows into the cafe' However, a nice little stop off

This tiny cafe serves great cakes (as well as savouries) in a peaceful corner of Ampthill's town centre. Well worth a visit to this independent local establishment.

A tiny tea room serving sandwiches, and delicious homemade cakes on vintage china crockery. When we visited it was not possible to pay by card.

Such a lovely independent cake shop. You can eat in or get cakes to take away. Also do sandwiches. You have to book though.Also cater for children with children's menu and crumpets.Really relaxing, listening to Glen Miller vinyl on an old Dansette. This place is a must for anyone who doesn't do dieting!!

A popular little quirky tea room with a great selection of food - tea / coffee / cakes .Friendly atmosphere and freshly baked cakes Nicely decorated well worth a trip

Great cakes, in a vintage setting taking you back to a bygone age with sweet mismatched crockery. Staff were lovely and efficient. Just wish I lived closer would become a regular haunt!

Off the Main Street of Ampthill, this cafe is everything you'd expect from a traditional English tearoom - it's small, cosy and eclectically decorated. However, the food was distinctively average. A small selection of sandwiches left for much to be desired, but some very classic fillings would probably appeal to mosts taste. The sandwiches were fine, and I was really hoping the dessert would make up for this. However, the cake I had was dry and nothing special, being just about saved by a tasty frosting. Perhaps I had hyped this place up too much in my head, but I felt it fell short. Friendly staff, relatively good value and atmosphere do make up for this, however, and so it still offers a pleasant afternoon visit.

We have enjoyed a few afternoon teas here, its perfect for a treat with the kids, they even gave us a bowl of water for our dog after an afternoon dog walk at Ampthill Park.

Lovely little cake shop. I went here at the weekend for a baby shower and had a wonderful 5 course afternoon tea including sandwiches, cream teas, huge meringues (in fact the best meringues I've ever had) and a large selection of cakes. We were given a private room for the occasion and waited on my the lovely Megan all afternoon and we only paid £20 a head. I would highly recommend this establishment. I'll be booking up soon for the festive afternoon tea.

Dropped in with some friends, ordered a mixture of cakes from the display and teas & coffees.A little expensive, and the service to get them to us was a bit slow. But the cakes were all home made, all scrumptious and the size of the portions made up for the price we were charged. Decent quantity of tea & coffee also.Would we go back? Yes.