Charlie's in St Albans

Was a lovely afternoon treat boating Charlie’s. Lovely atmosphere, the food was yummy and tea was very nice (and strong! Love strong tea!) obviously less strong is available! They have a really good selection of vegan/non-diary alternatives which is super!! Space to sit indoors or outside as well as takeaway, which seemed to be very busy too. Definitely a good sign. Will definitely be back. The team there were lovely and friendly too - thank you xx

This place is a little gem, if you're in the area their really isn't a better place to grab lunch or a sweet treat. 5 stars. Amazing!

Firstly it's a super cute place oozing shabby chic which I adore, and the staff are lovely but as well as this the food was lovely , cake was yummy and the hot chocolate is the best....definitely recommend......

Such a surprise to have found Charlie's Wheathampstead. The food was simply delicious and nothing was too much trouble to ensure my vegan daughter was happy. Presentation, quality and cleanliness was top class. Can't praise this family-run restaurant highly enough.

Our cycling group pop in to Charlie's quite often during our bike ride on a Sunday morning for coffee and cake.

We love visiting Charlie's - always fantastic service and delicious food. We will be back again very soon!

Popped into this little cafe for cake and sandwiches. Will definitely be back again for more. Friendly service, clean and welcoming. Thanks

Amazing breakfasts, lunches, iced lattes, ice cream, delicious cakes and quiche, all home made and delicious Have been a weekly regular for a number of years now and wouldn’t go anywhere else! Service is next to none and the only place I know that is meticulous when it comes to cleanliness and covid measures. I highly recommend this place, you will not be disappointed. The reviewer who gave a poor review obviously got out of bed on the wrong side, totally unnecessary and very sad to see…..

My husband and I enjoyed one of the best coffee’s we have ever tasted! Will be our ‘go to’ now for all weekend treats!! Staff are so helpful and super friendly. You are made to feel very safe too in these times of worry with Covid.Highly recommend! Can’t wait to try breakfast!

Charlie made the most amazing 21st birthday cake for our daughter. She said it was the best cake she’s ever had and she’s had a few !

We had a delicious afternoon tea from Charlie's this weekend and were so delighted by the variety of treats and quality. The cakes were fabulous and the savoury pastries -handmade sausage rolls and quiche, were amazing and so tasty. We always receive amazing service from the staff at Charlie's and nothing is ever too much trouble.My personal highlight of the tea was the scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. Thank you very much.

Truly amazing takeaway afternoon tea. Delicious sandwiches, sausage rolls and quiche. Such a selection of cakes, meringue, biscuits cheesecake, scones and chocolates. Also daffodils for the mothers such a lovely touch. Thank you so much.

We had a lovely takeaway tea yesterday. It was great to be able to choose the sandwiches and cakes we wanted. Everything was very fresh and reasonably priced. Would thoroughly recommend.

We pre-booked our Valentine’s afternoon tea the same night Charlie announced them last month - and thank goodness we did because she sold out in a matter of hours! For £40 we received enough sandwiches, scones, cakes and sugary treats to feed 4 of us (and there are still leftovers for supper). We were able to select our sandwich fillings and provide any other information to Charlie, nothing was too much trouble at all. This morning Charlie text to confirm our timings and it arrived as agreed, beautifully presented and with a stunning rose to round everything off. Charlie is an amazing baker, but on top of that she is always smiling and happy to go out of her way to help! If you get the chance to visit her once they can reopen then you really must, but for now I’d totally recommend ordering an afternoon tea for collection, you really won’t be disappointed!

It was lovely to have a special treat during lockdown. These takeaway afternoon teas were to die for. Lots of attention to detail to make Valentines Day extra special. So many treats you can't possibly eat it all at once. Very delicious and definitely recommended to everyone.

Absolutely amazing afternoon tea collected today for Valentines Day - an fantastic selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones, sweets, strawberries, biscuits and hot chocolate. With an added bonus of a beautiful rose. Far better than any hotel afternoon tea 💕

We have just enjoyed a delicious Valentine’s Day take away from Charlie’s. Beautifully presented with a fantastic choice for all the family. Gluten free for me! More than we could manage for lunch so will be tucking into it again for dinner. Delivered by the owner with a valentines rose! Thank you Charlie and Carol xxx

Charlie’s was only open for takeaways due to COVID but I had the most delicious aero mint chocolate brownie. It was moorish (and huge). My husband chose pistachio and white chocolate but we haven’t tried that yet as mine was so large we shared it! Looking forward to being able to sit in there again.

When visiting in area we always pop in here for breakfast. As always superbly cooked. Already looking forward to our return. Thanks Charlie

This is my favourite place for a coffee and cake. The tables inside are well spaced out, and the outside tables are like gold dust on a sunny day. Everyone wants to stop here once they have tried the cakes. The cream tea with scones, jam and cream is my husband's favourite in the whole of Hertfordshire. All the cakes are delicious and tempting. It's a real treat to come here.

We love it at Charlie’s and delighted they are open again. Even better than before. They take extra care with Covid precautions. It all feels very safe there.

I regularly meet my friend at Charlie's because the coffee and cake selection are exceptional! Gluten free and dairy free options are available. Today, I had the good fortune to choose Charlie's dairy free egg free chocolate cake and it was one of the best cakes I have ever tasted.

I order a special slimming world friendly breakfast.It comes nicely presented with wholemeal toast, no butter with marmite served in a separate bowl. This is a rarity in local restaurants. Friendly efficient service with a comforting smile is very encouraging.For lunch I had an omelette with all the trimmings which was delicious and would satisfy the largest of appetites.Well done Charlie an excellent restaurant!!

Delightful tea room/cafe with a good range of options. Catered for gluten-free very well and everything we had was delicious. Even on a chilly Saturday afternoon, plenty of people dropped in.

Well, I live quite close to Charlie’s and it is a lovely little place. It represents what Wheathampstead is like with lovely portions. The food is yummy and is perfect for gluten free. The setting is pretty as well. I have come here multiple times with friends and family and this place is especially good for bike riders as quite close to main road. Anyone who wants to have a nice chilling place would love it. When I came with my friends and their puppy, the staff were nice and gave the dog water and dog biscuits. Would highly recommend.

Good food, nice people and reasonably priced. Lovely place, friendly staff, just the job for breakfast (in my case)

Recently been introduced to Charlie's by a group of friends who go regularly for brunch. Today went with my husband to try the lunch menu and we were not disappointed!Food is excellent and, as I am gluten free, the options available to me were amazing. Definitely the best GF scones I have ever tasted!Great environment, beautifully presented food, good value for money. Highly recommend. Thank you so much.

Had a very tasty smashed avocado with poached eggs - excellent food and service. Thank you we will be back !

This is a great little cafe in Wheathampstead. I really enjoyed the quiche and salad I had and the coffee was served in a nice, big cup. My husband enjoyed his all day breakfast. Cheerful decor and good quality, homemade food makes this place a winner.

We stayed in Wheathampstead for a few days and decided to try Charlie’s for breakfast one morning. I’m glad we did! The cafe is a beautiful quintessential English cafe serving simple but very good food. I had the English breakfast which was perfect. The coffee was one of the best coffees I’ve had in the UK. Coming from Australia I’ve found good coffee lacking but I was rewarded at Charlie’s. Highly recommend.

My boyfriend and I came for lunch on bank holiday Monday. We sat outside in the sunshine as it’s such a lovely location.

Perfect food and servise Very friendly and professional waitress. Very good food. We have been there many times and never have been disappointed. Staff always friendly amd food delicious.

Simple coffee & cake sat outside after getting a few miles under my belt. Cake excellent as was the coffee so what’s not to like? Worth a visit on your ride.

We love it there. It is a fab place to eat. Lovely food and great service. The cakes are amazing ! Xxx

Fantastic little tea shop with brilliant cakes and good food. Lovely place for friends and families. Cakes are almost too good.

My favourite place for cake and food whatever time of the day! Freshly made food and friendly staff. They do a great all day breakfast and the milkshakes are amazing in the warm weather!

Charlie's is always a welcoming cafe with lovely coffee, delicious cream teas and cakes. When it's warm enough, lovely to sit outside and watch the river running under the bridge opposite. There is always plenty of choice, and also the papers to read.

We sat outside which was lovely, over looking the bridge & stream! This is a small but such a little gem of a place. Food is delicious & not over priced like some tea rooms. There is a good selection sandwiches, melts which come with salad & crisps. Absolutely fantastic selection of cakes. It you want breakfast, lunch or just coffee & cake you won’t be disappointed.

Visited for tea and had cheese scones which were delicious and lovely fruit scones and cream. Delicious! The tea was plentiful and strong and the coffee was served in large cups. Staff very friendly and service great. Would come back again definitely.

Great for a fry-up after a long night out in St Albans town. Charlie’s is a little bit on the expensive side but it is very popular locals and with bike riders, dog walkers and I think people on the Wheathampstead Heritage Trail stop off here.

We stopped at Charlie's for lunch half way through a walk around Heartwood. We had a toasty, beans on toast and eggs on toast all of which were delicious. There was fresh, thick toast with the egg and a beautiful little salad with the toasty. However, it would be good see more vegetarian and vegan options, and I was a little disappointed to see a charge of £1.75 for a hot water top up for a pot of tea.

we stopped here for a coffee recently. It's small but very cute (lots of pink!).

Visited Charlie’s over the weekend - enjoyed a brilliant breakfast - one of the nicest I have ever had! Really kind and friendly staff.

Went to charlie's the other day and have been before. It is a lovely tea room with superb service. It is clean, well decorated and full of great food. From breakfasts to the soup of the day. And what's even better is they sell gluten-free. In the winter it is a lovely cosy tea room, and in the summer it is light and bright. I would say that it is great for popping in if you are on your own, as a couple, or as a family. I know seating can be hard to find as it is not massive, but I have sat every time I have been without issue. A word of warning though... watch out for the cake... one slice is never enough. =0)

My wife and I have now had lunch twice at Charlie's. We each had a hot drink and sandwiches which were very tasty. The owner Charlie is very friendly and there is a nice home made feel and atmosphere.

Had a lovely lunch at Charlie's today while catching up with a friend. Freshly cooked food. Clean and welcoming. I wouldn't hesitate to go back if in the area.

Thank you Charlie and your mum for putting on such an amazing spread for my daughter Holly's Baby shower yesterday. The sandwiches and cakes were to die for - I don't think I've ever tasted such a light red velvet sponge and holly was dead impressed by the decaf coffee cake! At the end we were all squabbling over to take home what was left! Lovely venue and you made sure everything ran smoothly

Friendly staff, food cooked very well to order. Both savoury snacks and home made cakes very tasty. Good coffee and service.

The owner here is lovely! Really cares about us and can hold a great convo. I felt like a really valued customer

Have been using charlies regularly at weekends for a while now.

Took a country drive out of London, and at tea time made a stop at Wheathampstead Hertfordshire.

Thank you for the service with a smile Charlie! Cant wait to pass by again. Simply lovely. Throuoghly enjoyed myself

Fourth visit to Charlie’s did not disappoint today! If you are Gluten Free you will be blown away with the huge choice of sandwiches and cakes! Lemon cake today was so light and just melted in the mouth and I can’t rate it highly enough. Thank you Charlie!

Charlies is a lovely little place with super cute decor and fabulous cakes. Friendly staff and freshly made home cooked classics. A great place for catching up with friends over a cuppa.

First time visit to this restaurant and wheathampstead. I had poached eggs on toast and my wife had pancakes both were delicious.

Visited today with husband for first time Lovely little place, looked very clean an the staff were so polite and friendly staff Both of us had the full English (with tea of course) ... couldn’t fault it

Stopped here mid family bike ride. Got very busy very quickly so well worth getting there early if you can! Staff were v friendly, made sure we wore the shoe covers as it was a bit muddy! Lovely tea set and awesome cakes. Seating outside was plenty for us even with the road next to us. Kept very clean and tidy.

Popped in for a hot drink with hubby. Absolutely delicious hot chocolate made with hot milk and real chocolate. Sunday brunch menu looked very tasty and we will plan to go back Enjoyed reading Sunday papers with our drinks. There is seating in and outside.

So my friend brought me here for breakfast. This is such a lovely, friendly & sweet tea room. It’s small probably 6ish tables but light & airy with a cutie kitch feel. If you have mobility issues the toilet is very user friendly. The cakes are to die for, especially their coffee cake!!!! I had pouched eggs on crusty brown bread & it was delicious. My friend had a toasted tea cake which is a firm favourite with her. There is a glass dispensing jug with water that is free for you to help yourself. I had a green tea which is served in a gorgeous tea/cup & my friend had a cappuccino........ it looked so good, I definitely had food & drink envy!!!!! There is also more seating outside which I noticed a group of cyclist were using. This is in such a pretty area & I will definitely be coming back to try more food on the menu. I did check out other people’s food that they had ordered....jacket potato with cheese & salad, full English breakfast & a delicious hot chocolate ! It all looked really nice & I would say fantastic value for money!!!!

What looks like a fairly ordinary cafe from the outside, belies what lies within - a warm, inviting and cosy tea shop. A tasty soup of the day was served with two huge chunks of granary bread. To follow a slice of cappuccino cake and a macchiato. The cake was moist and delicious and the coffee very good indeed. The service was friendly and efficient. The owners deserve to do well.

We visited Charlie’s today for lunch. The latte was possibly the best latte I have had. My husband and I had a ploughman’s and the portions were extremely generous and very very reasonable. A delicious serving of huge bread, yummy cheese, ham, apple, salad and coleslaw. The cafe itself is so inviting and cosy. You could lose a whole day there. We didn’t try a dessert but the cakes looked Incredible. A warm reception from Charlie and the food was very prompt to come out. Would absolutely recommend and return. Bravo!!!!

Stopped for lunch after a brisk walk round gustard wood which in it self was very good. Traditional English village cafe with wholesome menu including home made cakes. Food very good and freshly cooked.

We had to go to Wheathampstead and decided to go into Charlie's at lunch time. It was attractive, warm and welcoming. There was a variety of hot or cold food. We were told that the cakes and things like soup of the day were home made and we were spoilt for choice. We were also told that it is a family business and certainly the staff were most pleasant and friendly. There is an all day cooked breakfast and that is what my husband had. He very much enjoyed it. I had delicious home made soup and a large naughty slice of cake. Also delicious. We will certainly return.

Whilst visiting Wheathampstead I popped into Charlie’s, with a friend, for coffee and a light bite Stepping inside the door there’s a warmth and a welcoming feel. Lovely home made cakes and very delicious coffee. My friend had beans and eggs on toast and can’t stop talking about it. I had a tea cake with jam. Can’t remember the last tea cake I ate but it was meltingly delicious. Lucky Wheathampstead people to have such a lovely cafe to enjoy.

Im a local Wheathampstead resident and a regular visitor to Charlies.Lovely coffee, lovely tea, lovely cakes including gluten free , great lunches - soups delicious and homemade.

Ended up at Charlie’s after a morning weekend walk and enjoyed a friendly and pleasant setting for breakfast. The staff were all professional and orders were taken and delivered very efficiently.

Stopped off there today mid-bike ride for excellent much-needed coffees. Very friendly welcome - right down to sorting me out with paracetamol for a troublesome back - and remarkably forgiving of a table of muddy lycra-clad cyclists. Excellent pit-stop, thank you.

How long does it take to serve a bottle of water and a milkshake!? We gave up after 15 minutes. Understaffed and over-rated, with one of those nasty signs about which customers they prioritise that tell you a place is in trouble.

had a lovely lunch with family lovely sandwich's and tea would recommend the bacon and brie and the tea was served in pretty tea pot with lovely cup and saucers very clean will definitely visit again

We often finish our ride with coffee and a snack and find the food very appetising. Good selection of food for those with special dietary requirements.

I have been here a few times now and it never disappoints. We called in one day on the off chance and keep going back! A cosy cafe, extensive choice on the menu, fresh food and very friendly and attentive staff!

Always great to pop in here for lunch and this time we also enjoyed a range of gluten free cakes. The service and food is always excellent and we love to support this fabulous village cafe/tea room.

I live locally and we come here for teas, cakes, breakfast and lunches! They are really good with the kids and the food is always excellent! I recommend Charlie's to all of my Airbnb guests too it's a local gem!

Have been to Charlie's loads of times since being recommended to me!! As a coeliac it is difficult to find gluten free!! Charlie always has at least one if not 2 home cooked gluten free cakes which are delicious!! All served in delightful surroundings!! Our favourite cafe

We decide to organise my baby shower at Charlie's. Very good decision: the service was fantastic, charlie has been very accomodating, the afternoon was delicious and generous !! All the guest loved it !!

Charlie's is a charming cafe in Wheathampstead. Very popular with cyclists etc & locals. There is a nice menu covering all the usual expectations but it's difficult to pass by the cakes that are laid out looking tempting & delicious.

Pop in to Charlie's most weeks even if it is only for a coffee. Service is great even when busy and food always good. Wish there were more places like this in little villages.

Really lovely atmosphere tables were laid nice food was delicious as always, we had afternoon tea , there were egg,salmon,ham and cheese salad sandwiches cakes and of course plane or fruit scones with clotted cream and jam and the scones are warm and very yummy we had as much tea as we wanted and extra sandwiches too and our mums got a gift it was a lovely afternoon. We will definitely be going back.

I took my mum here for Charlie's Mother's day afternoon tea. Charlie was super accommodating as I booked very last minute. The largest pot of tea, beautiful sandwiches and super tasty cakes, my mum and I were both very full when we left. Highly recommended as a local coffee spot! Will definitely be visiting again soon....and bringing friends.

Friendly staff. Food cooked to order. Nice menu reasonable priced. Interior pretty with Kath Kidson style floral wallpaper.Pretty cups & saucers.

On a day out while visiting the area found this little gem. Good food and drink plus great service. Look forward to repeat visits.

I pop into Charlie's when I'm in the village. They do good cakes and coffee and decent ice cream in the summer. A reliable pitstop.

I'm lucky enough to be moving to Wheathampstead in the New Year and I'm pleased that Charlie's is the local cafe. It has a lovely village feel to it and I'm pleased it's not a big chain coffee shop as that would ruin the area. Service was great, portions were a good size and, as has been mentioned on here previously, the food is freshly prepared. Can't complain at all......keep up the good work, I look forward to many more visits there!

Popped in for a late breakfast on Saturday morning. Ordered buttermilk pancakes which were absolutely delicious and hubby had a full English breakfast which he thoroughly enjoyed. Fairly reasonably priced, lovely atmosphere, delicious food- would definitely recommend!

Came across this great little tearoom whilst visiting Wheathampstead. We called in for a late breakfast snack together with our coffees. We chose the large toasted tea cakes which were served with butter and a choice of either jam or marmalade. There was a good, varied menu and the staff were really lovely. Well worth a visit.

Discovered by chance slightly off the beaten track before heading north to Argyll.

I grew up in the area, and actually remember Charlie's when it was a butchers shop! Anyway, I sat in the Autumn sunshine with my lovely parents outside the tea shop and it was perfect. Coffee was hot, cake was tasty, staff were smiley and a water bowl was brought for Daisy the Puggle. I'll certainly be back and I must say, what a fabulous addition to the village this tea shop is. Do support them. What a treat to have such a venue on your doorstep! Perfect for some rest and a treat after completing the Heritage Trail round the village. Please visit - you won't be disappointed.

Great coffee and the flapjack was great too, friendly atomsphere and well patronised by local residents as well as visitors

Together with my friend Sue, I visit Charlie's on a regular basis, typically on Saturday mornings /lunch times after our Tai Chi class. It's a perfect little place to meet up with a friend to catch up on our busy lives. I love the fact that it is independent, family-run, has its individual note and offers simple, good-quality home-cooked (and baked) food. Suffering from wheat intolerance, it's great to know that Charlie always has one or two gluten-free options to choose from. There is always a delicious 'soup of the day' and their hot chocolates with cream are divine. In good weather, you can sit outside and enjoy the view of the bridge and the jubilee garden. People are very friendly and the facilities are spotless (very important for me)!

Lovely little place with outside tables and more inside for a morning coffee, afternoon teas and everything in between. Great food, well cooked, and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend and return!

we came here after visiting shaw's corner.lovely little independent cafe in the beautiful town of wheathampstead.cheese and onion toastie and a pot of tea,perfect for a rainy afternoon!

A very peaceful family run place, Very cozy and comfy not a dirty builders cafe,for me it's a little over priced but well worth it for such a pleasant experience !

Lovely big cups of coffee and an array of scrummy cakes, 3 of us went so we all had a different cake and did a mix as they all looked so good. Friendly staff, bright cheery decor and spotlessly clean. Will go again to sample the savoury menu. They're on Facebook, check them out.

They serve some nice homemade stuff. A very relaxed atmosphere. Their cakes are awesome and filling. It was a nice stop to tuck in during the wheathampstead heritage walk.

A small but popular cafe, with lovely well filled sandwiches and melts. Popular with locals (we live nearby) and cyclists / walkers visiting the village

Great breakfast after a long cycle! Very friendly, good food - all freshly prepared. Sat outside in the sunshine with a 'full English'

We found this lovely cafe whilst out on our bikes. Very clean and welcoming staff. We had a great cup of tea and coffee and a delicious toasted tea cake. We'll be cycling past again soon to try a bit more of the menu.

We stumbled across this place when going for a walk, was lovely, especially sitting outside. The food and drinks were good value and really yummy. The service was friendly. definitely worth a visit.

Highly recommended for anyone visiting Wheathapstead and the area. Good food and very good value for money. Tuna Mayo melt is excellent. Very nice people.

Charlie's is an excellent local cafe which is popular with visitors and locals alike. Food is simple and hearty - bacon sandwiches and the Stilton ploughmans particularly good. Recommended.