Halseys in North Hertfordshire

This place has really gone downhill since I last visited, probably pre-lockdown. It was always a little pricey but today I paid £11 for a very small plate of uninspiring looking, lukewarm, almost tasteless cheesy bubble and squeak that seemed to have come straight from the freezer to the microwave, topped with an egg and two chipolata-sized sausages that also seemed to have been microwaved as they were rubbery and tough. My grandson does not like eggs, so I asked if he could have an extra sausage instead, but was told that it was not possible unless I paid an extra £3, so he had the meal without an egg, but I still had to pay the full price. The drinks were very pricey too. This place used to have a really interesting deli and food/drink shop, which was a real part of its charm, but this has also gone. The menu is very limited In summary, very pricey and the food was extremely disappointing. I felt very dissatisfied and won't be returning.

Eaten here several times good quality food but please bring the eggs bread back I miss it. . Friendly staff and I would prefer to pay by cash please

Superb range of teas. Great menu. Food is freshly made and reliably excellent. Friendly, helpful staff. Lovely place to visit.

I will keep it simple Amazing Coffee/produce, (best coffee within an 30 miles radius) amazing staff. What’s not to like! It’s become a part of my weekend routine a visit to this place. Worth the 20 minute drive!

We popped in for some hot drinks and something sweet after a walk in Hitchin. The place is lovely and the staff were pleasant. Just one thing slightly bothered me - my son has an allergy to dairy and I wanted to order a hot chocolate for him with alternative milk. However, the lady at the till told me their chocolate powder had milk in it and I could have cocoa beans but she would have to charge me more as these are more expensive. So £4.5 for a child's hot chocolate just because he has an allergy. I felt a bit misunderstood and did not see the need to pay this for a small hot chocolate that comes in a plastic cup. Everything else was great and desserts were lovely.

Table area dirty and sticky, inattentive servers, very slow service. Waited almost half hour for tea, sandwich and chips. Expensive limited menu with very over priced drinks not even served with nice cups and saucers. People seated after us received similar items faster, staff confused over table numbers. Would not visit again

went in this week for coffee and some lunch! the cheese toastie was really nice and the coffee was fabulous as always! only think i would say is the wait for drinks was a little bit long but worth it for the quality of the coffee

Recently visited this site with a friend i have not been in for at least a year as I moved away from Hitchin for a while well what a difference it has seriously gone down hill ordered a cappuccino and a Tea and two cakes, cakes not to bad but the coffee was extremely hot so much so that the coffee flavour and been destroyed due to overheating off the milk on ordering the tea we asked for extra hot water which never arrived The menu is very limited and expensive the waitress when i asked her" how are you today" just looked at me and walked away nice no tip for you my dear. Did no complain in person just with my feet. Shame really as it used to be very nice no big deal really as there are many more establishments to choose from am told Joeys Brunch just down the road is well worth a visit but have not tried it yet so cant personally comment.

Cracking Mushroom melt and gf bacon roll. Perfect cup of tea served in cast iron tea pot . Great atmosphere and beautiful location. Highly recommend

Halsey’s was started many years ago by my great great grandfather George Halsey. I made a trip down from Scotland and visited with my two nieces. The food was wonderful. Freshly cooked with quality ingredients and my sulphite allergy was well accommodated. I’m quite sure George Halsey would have approved!

Lovely cosy cafe with amazing food. Their cute metal teapots and tea timers add a wonderful touch to the unique qualities this place brings. I will definitely come again when in Hitchin.

If you only eat one bacon/breakfast roll in your life, the ones here are a god option! Delicious! I find myself in Hitchin again I know where to come for a bacon roll! Coffee nice too, those in our group with tea had egg timers for flavour which was a nice touch. Cakes looked tempting too.

Love sitting on the square on a nice day, but when the weather isn’t so great indoors is lovely. As I’m disabled ordering by the scanned QR code when in the square is perfect for me. Scan, choose your drinks and any food, pay and it is brought out to your table. If you prefer, you can go into the cafe and order and pay there. Food wise I would highly recommend the Eggy Bread with Maple Syrup or the Breakfast Baps. Staff are very polite and friendly.

I've eaten here before fairly pricey but the food is oh so worth it . I've been feeling off my food for a while but there is always somthing to entice Try the eggy bread with bacon its pure comfort food. Or the bubble and squeak. Their tea is also fresh leaf and not bags deliish. They are card only but have let me pay cash at a push. Will always eat here when in Hitchin.

We sat in the square and scanned the QR code to get the menu. Went to order 2 Americano's with milk. What type coffee, what sort of milk, hot or cold milk, what sort of cup, eastern or western columbian hills blend.................. I JUST WANT A COFFEE........After 3 minutes I finally got it ordered. My wife wanted a Tuna Mayo sandwich. Not a melt, nothing special or fancy. Just a sandwich. Went to order and it was..................wait for it............SEVEN POUNDS..........Yep Seven quid for a couple of bits of bread, some tuna and a bit of mayo....... Are they having a laugh ? Is this central London ? Insanity. I had a salmon and cream cheese toasted bagel in Hampstead cheaper. We went to the caravan and for £1.50 more had the same sandwich, 2 coffees and a panini. Joke....

Another stop today in Hitchin near the lovely church. This place is lovely to look at (very old!) and the cakes are just delectable. Perfect place to sit out in the sun, away from the bustle, kick back, relax and enjoy some much-needed sweet sustenance!

My dad and I visited Halsey’s today and were both really impressed. The service was efficient and friendly, particularly the young man with a South African (I think!) accent. The food was lovely, especially the chunky chips and delicious coffee. We’ll definitely be back on our next visit to Hitchin.

Great choice of coffee and teas and yummy food.. great for lunch eat inside or out side well worth a visit.

Since the first week of relative freedom last year we have been going to Halseys for coffee and toasties- both excellent- almost every day after shielding for months. They put up a gazebo on the square so we could sit outdoors in any weather, the stuff was always friendly trying their best running back and forth from the shop to serve us. They all worked extremely hard so we- the vulnerable ones- could sit outdoors and enjoy the music and meet friends. They supported us and helped us keep sane. So, to all of you who moan and complain, put yourselves in their place and be happy Halsey's survived!

Decided to try this venue again as I used to go here fairly often I ordered a Coffee and a slice of cake ,the cake was lovely but there was no Brown Sugar in the container or any knives or forks for that matter I asked the male server if I could have some the answer was somewhat surprising I was told they do not have any basic requirement in a Coffee shop I would have thought. the menu was to say the least basic not much choice but they certainly know how to charge for what they do sell. My suggestion try other coffee shop there is plenty to choose from. please start using saucers again

Needed a bite for lunch and bobbed in here. After reading the negative reviews I was apprehensive but needn’t have been. The service was good and pleasant. The menu is not vast but what there is is ok for lunch. One Tuna melt and chicken hot roll later and our appetites were appeased. The coffee was one of the best I’ve had for a long time. All in all a very pleasant experience.

Thank you Ian for sharing your experience from 2 weeks ago and describing it in detail. I like Hadley's food and have been on many occasions but the black waitress you describe has an attitude problem. She acts like a headmistress and orders the customers...

Halsey’s used to be pleasure to eat in but not now. The menu was limited, uninspiring and expensive. Worse than that the food wasn’t particularly enjoyable and was certainly nowhere near value for money. it left me with the feeling that it was all about...

Visited today with family, sadly no bubble and squeak. Ordered portobello mushroom bap and cheese toastys. £8.50 for a medium portobello mushroom and a bap. Cheese toasty was extremely poor and bland. So little effort went in to this food. 1 portobello bap, 2 toasted...

When I lived in Hitchin a few years ago, may partner and I frequently enjoyed breakfasts at Halseys. How disappointing then, a few years later, to have to post this review. Three of us visited there 2 Saturdays ago for breakfast. To my surprise there...

Could not believe that they could not offer any type of brown bread. We were told that they had not used brown bread for two years due to “difficulty with supply and cost”. Really? How do other cafes cope? Astounded. Not surprised it wasn’t busy

We received a friendly welcome and placed our orders quickly. Drinks were slow to arrive (cold drinks so only cans and glasses needed) but that wasn't an issue. When the food appeared it looked very bland. Just pale bread buns on pale plates with not...

Had Tea and cake here and it was wonderful. I do not usually rant about a cup of tea, but I was cold and wet and all I wanted was a nice cup of tea. Served beautifully and egg timers to time how strong I...

Semi-regular visitor here. Nice place to go but seems to have become rather pricey. Paid £8.50 for a take-out 3.5 " burger bun with humous and a bit of roast veg and lettuce! I was expecting something bigger and more exciting (bread) for that amount!...

During this latest lockdown I’ve been bored out of my mind after working from home since it all started last March. So one of the small enjoyments I have at the moment is the walks I take and stopping in at Halsey’s to get a...

We used to come here frequently for breakfast pre-Covid and we never had any complaints (breakfast was amazing!!!) - so my rating is based on that plus this experience. Since new restrictions have come in place, I’m not sure what’s going on? We stood at...

We understand its covid and menus need to be changed and updated but from loving this place and going as a treat we shall never return. The new menu has no personality and even the simplest bits like jackets have been removed to be replaced...

we had really lovely time. Enjoyed our coffee and food, which was delicious. Definitely recommend and will visit again

Went for lunch as they had a nice table outside. We weren’t expecting the food to come in polystyrene containers with throwaway cutlery. I understand this is due to Covid however Groundwork’s, Chia etc and other places are still serving food on crockery and making...

Best tuna melt toastie in town! The staff are super friendly and welcoming. The new seating in the market square along with the app make it very easy to order and avoid queues of people.

Went into halseys two days ago and was greeted by lovely and welcoming staff. I had an iced coffee and a hauloomi burger and my sister had a mango smoothie (which she said was the best one she’d ever had) and a fish finger burger,...

Ive been really enjoying the Alfresco set-up in the town centre, and ordering food through the Halseys app has made it very easy. Its a little annoying having to enter your bank details with each purchase, but then i suppose it is more secure than having it saved. As ever staff were really professional and friendly. My friend and i had burgers and coffess. They were as delicious a burger as ive had at restaurants that specialise in burgers! really delicious and fresh tasting. Thanks so much. we will definitely be back :)

Finest food,very nice employees constantly good vibe.They charge convinient rates and the food quality is grat.Definitely place to go in Hitchin.

I love that there are so many different options for coffee roasts and milk alternatives, this is one of the main reasons I keep coming back! I have never been to a cafe with such a wide variety. The big boy bap for breakfast is my favourite and the steak burgers are really good value for money. All the staff are very friendly, accommodating and helpful here. Especially considering they are clearly functioning with less staff because of a whole pandemic! The tables outside are a nice touch although it was raining so we decided to sit inside. I highly recommend this place to all my family and friends.

The bottom line is this: It doesn't take 20 minutes for a Bacon - Egg and Sausage Sandwich .... it just doesn't. You can tell me it does but it doesn't - Not when you have an empty restaurant at 8.45 AM. It does not. When i asked where my sandwich was after waiting 20 minutes the rude waitress said " it's being made fresh and there was another order ahead of yours" .... to which i replied " i am sure it was made fresh and that's nice but it's not a casserole you are making , it's a sandwich!" .. The fact is that people that can't run a joint like this should not be running it .... nowadays everyone believe they can run a place like this but the reality is that it takes a little more than the ability to take an order to run a place that sells hot food. oh , and just for your records .... the order ahead of mine was 2 slices of toast and what looked like some microwave scrambled eggs.... ( I know because i walked near the table with the customer eating it ) hardly a 20 minutes wait for that stuff..... and the cherry on the cake is the price of the ever so late sandwich ... £ 7.95 ..... word of advice: Learn from your mistakes - learn how to take criticism - the waitress had a great smile when i walked in but as soon as i told her i was unhappy with my 20 minutes wait she turned on the "rude and can't be bothered attitude " and didn't even serve me my food letting someone from the kitchen serve me instead ... It's not about you love , it's about the garbage food you were selling me, grow up a bit and deal with the issue instead of flaking out at the first sign of adversity ... .... and finally may i add that i have spent the last 2 hours on the loo because of their ghastly sandwich ?? NET: Avoid like COVID .... pretty awful place .... rude staff - overpriced garbage and no manners .....

I agree with Immi B, this place should be avoided. The service is poor, they think they know want you want and can accept you actually just want a nice plate of food. Not a snack. The owners answer to Immi B shows their arrogance, want happened to customer service. This is an over price poorly run restaurant. AVOID IT.

We decided to go Halsey’s today as they had seating in the square. We ordered three coffees, one of which was to have oat milk as I am allergic to dairy.I had a few sips of my coffee and a few minutes later I started to feel an allergic reaction starting (I regularly go out for coffee in Hitchin and I rarely have a reaction as I felt today).I let one of the waitresses know that I believed my coffee had dairy in, she bluntly replied “well that looks like oat milk”. I asked whether there could’ve been cross contamination (the same milk jug used for dairy and non-dairy) she said “well we only have own steamer” and then walked away.I had quickly leave to head home as I was feeling very unwell (my allergy isn’t too bad, so there has to be a fair amount fo dairy for me to have such a reaction). Mistakes happen, but I was very disappointed with waitresses response and lack of care.

Lovely busy place for breakfast! Good choice and friendly staff! Everything tasted full of flavour and fresh...will definitely go back!

I love this cafe, every visit is a pleasure and it never disappoints. The Big Boy Bap is a must for my boyfriend and the crustless quiche with the sweet potato salad and spicy potato salad is always my favourite. Staff are friendly and keen to please, the tables are clean and the service is quick. It has a down to earth homely atmosphere about it. My only complaint is that I have to travel 40 minutes to get there.....but worth it!

Called in on the offchance and ordered a hot pork roll with coleslaw. Certainly not cheap but very tasty and filling. Just have to mention the couple of young staff members that I dealt with as they were amazingly pleasant. I will definately return.

appalling again - the only mistake I make is to return hoping for better. Dreadful attitude from staff and menu choices unavailable again.

Once again we went to Halsey’s Deli for a coffee and a cake. It was a busy Saturday afternoon but the greeting was bright and cheerful.The cappuccino was hot and good and the cake delicious.We decided to purchase some pate and bought the duck, chicken and wild boar. The staff was helpful with our selection. Always a treat to eat in the small independent cafes!

No swaps aloud for allergy sufferers unless you pay extra.. get some humanity and waitresses are exceptionally rude

Offered a dirty table, 2 of us sat at a clean one as was asked to move by the waitress because she’d told us where to sit.

I only popped in to buy some loose tea but was impressed by the very pleasent young man who served me. He was polite, well presented and friendly.. it makes so much difference to shopping when service is that pleasent.

Yum yum, past many times, met up with an old pal who suggested some Bubble&Squeak.. About as close as it gets to the old dears Bubble topped with an Egg and ham.. Lovley certainly hit the spot...

Went for breakfast with my friend I had the veggie breakfast which was delicious and demolished the lot even cleaned the plate with the bread mentioned to the waitress that the beans were lovely and out of the blue 10 mins later she brought me out some extra toast with a little dish of beans! Completely free off charge just because I said I enjoyed them so much. This was a lovely touch that I’ve never had anywhere else. All the staff were lovely will definitely be back!

This is an old Deli that I used really enjoy however this time I went with my mother for coffee. My coffee was weak and unpleasant. My mother enjoyed her latte. Then she asked for some honey for her coffee which the young man brought to our table. I couldn't believe it when we were charged for the honey.

After a hard mornings shop in Hitchin, I didn't want to eat a boring sandwich in one of the many chains in the area so sort out an independent. I spotted seats outside the Deli and thought it was a great place to sit and watch the world go by. I went in and the food looked lovely so I ordered a crustless quiche (great for those avoiding carbs or gluten) and 2 salads. It was freshly made and very tasty and satisfying. The earl grey tea was excellent too as were the staff.

Hadn’t been to Halseys in a while and had always found it fine but not particularly exciting. However they seem to have really raised their game. We had the veggie and the full English breakfast. Absolutely delicious. Especially their beans and hash browns. Great service too. Definitely recommend.

Great selection of teas and coffees all cakes freshly made with interesting combination of ingredients. Beautiful old building with deli where you buy all kinds of goodies.

Food freshly prepared, not overly tasty and very very small portions for the ‘London’ prices charged. £7.95 for a small portion of quiche and two tablespoons of salad was excessive. Sort it out Halseys !

Stopped in for lunch and was delighted with the place. It was just what we were looking for; sandwiches, salads, etc. Waitress was very friendly and polite. Loved the deli attached. Amazing selection of gins. Will be going back soon.

Great little venue in the prettiest part of town. Sat outside for lunch with the sun shining. Good lunch menu.excrklent service and the food was good. Takeaway lunch also available

Visited here for breakfast this morning. Arrived ~08:35 and we were the only 2 people there. Food eventually arrived just after 9 am where the waitress said the long wait was because we were the first customers of the day!. Our order was one bacon bap and poached egg on toast with bacon. The bacon bap had burnt bacon and the bap had been toasted so much it was very hard. The poached eggs were good, but the toast was cold and the streaky bacon was so crisp and over cooked. After a few mouthfuls we gave up and I went over to the waitress to tell her that we were very disappointed with our food especially after our long wait. Instead of coming to look at our food she ran off into the kitchen to talk to the chef.

Full English Breakfast was very very good.Opted for the hash brown as an extra on top. Initially my thoughts were at £1.95 for a hash brown it was pricey, however it was exceptional and very filling.

Had lunch in here today as a treat for St David's Day....

Two of us went for a late lunch. Staff are very friendly and the fish pie was lovely. But for £8 it was way too small.

We had different soups, both very tasty, with thick brown bread. Not cheap at £5.45 but worth it. Tea was served in a fascinating kettle shaped cast iron pot. Whether it was this or the very average crockery I don't know but by the time we drank our second cup, which was not long, it was no longer hot. If you charge £2.50 per pot (£4.75 for 2) I think you could serve it in bone china cups.

Staff very nice and welcoming, food was good , Hashbrowns need work, for an extra £1.95 I did mention it to the staff and they were grateful for the input and didn't charge me for the Hash browns. Price of £8.95 was a bit steep for a breakfast. I will try it again and try something else on the menu.

Have frequented this little gem for quite some time. Have been there at various times of the day for coffee, tea, snacks and lunch, have never been disappointed. There are times when it has been packed and we can't get in, but went off for a wonder around Hitchin then came back and got a table.

We stumbled across this little cafe/deli when exploring Hitchin, when re first mobed to the area. Its tucked away just off the main market square . We have been a number of times now and the food is always lovely, haddock for breakfast or cheesey bubble and squeak are my faves. Our dog gets a warm welcome too with water and biacuites served before even the humans are fed. We eat alfresco with her but blankets are provided. We usually leave with coffees and teas from the deli and a steak pastey for lunch, sooo good. However, they really need to offer their baked beans at the deli as they are amazing.

Went for breakfast on a Saturday morning but was disappointed when they got two elements wrong in a fairly simple order. As expected at this time of year, it was very busy, but they have so many tables that moving around is difficult.

Used to love this place. New owners and massive drop in quality! Such a shame. Used to have queues on Saturday, walked in on Saturday to find empty tables!

Excellent Americano, best I've had for ages. Also had a Portuguese tart which was delicious and superior to any I'd eaten before.

The Halseys breakfast is by far the best breakfast in Hitchin. When combined with their homemade hash brown and beans, you’d be hard pressed to find better.

My boyfriend and I had a delicious brunch on Saturday at this café/deli. The menu has a great range of traditional brunch options as well as some more different options which I loved. I ordered the creamy spinach and mushrooms with an egg and toast which was lovely, if very slightly oily (if I had to pick a flaw). Perfect portion size. My boyfriend also very much enjoyed the bubble and squeak with sausage.

Often try to visit Halsey’s when in Hitchin. Great selection of teas and good quality coffee too. Had brunch with friend and it was beautiful food. Treated ourselves to the mini bottle of prosecco too which is a nice touch on a brunch menu!

Popped in here for lunch and chose a quiche which when I asked came with a salad - as usual I asked that no balsamic dressing be put on that and the chef himself came over to check there wasn't anything else I couldn't eat - which impressed me. I wasn't quite so impressed when my lunch came, the quiche slice was very small - very tasty but I certainly would not have served such a small sliver. The accompanying salad was giant couscous and a mixed bean salad (not keen on either but that's not their fault) I was hoping for more leaves. Anyway, my companion had the hummus platter and enjoyed it, but my granddaughter didn't like the salad on her plate with her cheese toastie and she didn't like the herbs sprinkled on top. We did ask for a childs portion, but it obviously didn't translate into more bland less dressed food. She did however, really enjoy her hot chocolate and chocolate cup cake and her cloudy apple juice. The coffee was good too.

Beeakfast is fantastic all locally sourced produce only slight negative is even when not very busy slow service by the time our breakfast had arrived our drinks had gone cold, wouldn't stop us going back .

Lovely cafe and deli in Hitchin.... good spread of grub, for brunch, lunch, a brew, or just a chance to catch up. Good staff, reasonable prices, good food and some awesome cheesecake!

We had Saturday lunch at Halseys at the end of August, together with our son and his girlfriend, my father in-law and one of our cockapoos. We had the bubble and squeak, scones, tea and coffee. All fab, served to us outside with a smile and good attention. Our dog was brought a water bowl and some biscuits. Nice touch! Everyone around us ( inside and out were full) seemed to be enjoying themselves. Great atmosphere in the buzzing Hitchin market square.

I have been coming to Halseys for 20 years and I am very sad to report the decline in both the food and the service. When my food was so bad that I couldn’t eat it, I asked to see the manager who’s most unfortunate response was that she felt I was ‘just having a go’. The people on the table next to me said that way totally supported me as they had waited 50 minutes for their order - incidentally just some soup and bread !!

Love coming here for coffee where there is a large choice of the different blends. Ok you pay a little bit more than the bland "run of the mill" stuff they serve in the chains. The other day I tried Brazilian Santos superb. Its gets a bit busy at times particularly at weekends and is a bit cramped but to me that is a very small price to pay for a lovely atmosphere and very friendly and efficient and polite staff. Have also had breakfast here very decent portions bit expensive but top quality.

Saw this quaint looking shop front with peopleoutside drinking tea, wanted to know what was inside and were pleasantly suprised it is very deceptive and quaint the staff are very friendly and helpful and the food was cooked fresh served well and very tasty. It is clean and comfortable and is a place that although seems hidden it is hiding in the open. Well worth a visit

Hands down the best English Breakfast (aka the Halseys Breakfast) in Hitchin.

Visited yesterday with lunch for a friend, I love the interior of this place, very cosy and old fashioned. Food was very nice, and service fairly quick I'd love to visit again. Amazing selection of teas!!

Having beautiful surroundings and delicious food is a necessity and Halseys does not disappoint. Added to that are attentive staff and a wide range of drinks to suit all tastes and fancies.

Been there centuries but great service, good food and excellent choice. Well worth a visit to the place.

Called in for coffee this establishment does a great selection. I elected for the Costa Rican blend which was superb. Staff were cheerful and service was prompt, love the atmosphere lots of character in the fine old building.

Came in on a rainy Saturday at about 2.30 and had to wait for a table which soon became available, but there was precious little room to manoeuvre between other dining couples, one of whom got a bit grumpy with us. The menu is short but the food is good and well priced. Of particular note are the lovely Japanese iron teapots, the ones for 2 people are especially lovely.

Lunched here on 6 April. We have walked past Halsey's many times but today were tempted in. What a find. Nice varied lunch time menu with plenty of choices. Food was well presented and very tasty. Table service was very good and all staff were friendly and welcoming.For the quality of food prices were very reasonable. Having now discovered this place we will definitely return again.

Whenever we visit Hitchin,my daughter and I bust here for breakfast the Shakshuka is great, and as an Israeli I should know! We called in lunch time today with my 2 grandchildren, it was very busy, but staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly, they found somewhere for the prom, found us a table and brought a high chair for the baby. I’m a vegetarian, and there is a good variety to choose from. I had the bubble and squeak with mushrooms. Oh my this was to die for, it was so good! Can’t recommend Halsey high enough.

We don't visit Hitchen very open, but it's such a charming old style town centre, with so many eateries and coffee shops, we are always tempted to stay that little longer. Rather than visit the 'chain' coffee shops we opted to support an independent and called in for coffee. Having received such a warm welcome and, with such great coffee choice, we extended our stay to include a light lunch. With my daughters' dietary requirements sometimes that can be a little restrictive, but here nothing proved too much trouble. Nice atmosphere, good food, good coffee - what more can you want?Really glad we stopped by - perhaps you should too.

Never meant to stop for brunch but just a drink didn't seem enough! We opted for the bubble and squeak, one with mushrooms and the other with a banger and very tasty they were 😁 They have a great range of tea and coffee, the...

We loved the selection of coffee and teas, always fresh. Food idea size for snack and great quality. The young waitresses are friendly, knowledgeable and always polite. Hitchin is getting known for great places to eat.

Nice atmosphere, and friendly staff. We ordered Soup of the day. Bubble and Squeak and A burger. I had the soup which was lovely and filling with Gluten Free Bread but I was not well so that was adequate. The guys I were with liked...

Lovely selection of freshly ground coffee. Brazilian Santos being my personal favourite. Food is good. Slightly over priced but worth a visit.

Halseys is typical of Hitchin history, situated on the town square, you can eat in or shop as a deli. Service very helpful and knowledgeable esp about the cheeses. We must mention what happened when we paid our bill, I mentioned I wanted to pay...

Saturday afternoon for coffee. This used to be a pleasant place to visit but sadly not anymore. Too many tables and close together. Long wait for food to arrive and not the best. Coffee was only lukewarm and when asked for a hotter one it took 10 minutes to arrive and still not hot. Plenty of other better places for coffee in Hitchin so no plans to go back anytime soon

I must admit that we dived in a bit here, we saw the roast pork joint in the window and decided that’s what we wanted so I asked for two before we’d even sat down. Schoolboy error. We saw some lovely dishes being served up, a lovely looking bubble and squeak with mushrooms and poached egg and a very decent tuna melt.

Arrived at a busy lunchtime, but the staff found the three of us plus baby in pram a table where we had room, but we're out of other customers way. Two of us had the artisan roll with Brie and bacon, delicious. The other had the quiche and salad, also voted very good. Like the teapots, with plenty in for a second cup.

Halseys staff are always welcoming, and attentive. Their Hog Roast Bap with stuffing and apple sauce is just too good for words. The place is very popular so be prepared to wait for a table, and even share one with stranger... My 'go to' place for lunch with visiting friends and family, and then perhaps a pootle around the many charity shops for afters?....

We have always had lovely lunches here, but yesterday's was particularly good. The bun with mushroom and Brie was delicious. Rather expensive, but I don't mind paying for good quality. Friendly staff who can advise on the good range of tea and coffee

Located on the corner of the market square we sat outside with a guitar playing busker close by. They have a wide range of tea and coffees. I had the gunpowder green tea which was nice but a slightly bitter. My husband had a cappuccino. Both drinks came to £5.60.