HATCH in St Albans

Nice people nice food. We have an early lunch with our children.

Recently discovered Hatch has taken over the former Carluccio's. More reasonable than Joe the Juice for coffee and the waffles are reasonable. Friendly staff.

Walked in at lunchtime on a Friday and were lucky to be seated pretty quickly. It was busy. And I can see why. Great choice for brunch - lots of gluten free options for Mum. Big portions. I had Buffalo Chicken Benedict which was amazing. Good value too. Servers were also all lovely. Definitely reccomend.

Fantastic spot for brunch, with great food and a welcoming vibe. The service is top-notch, and a big shout-out to George for going the extra mile - friendly, attentive, and always making the experience better. Definitely worth a visit!

Amazing food especially the chicken burger and the banana and Oreo waffle is something I dream about daily Also great with toddlers

My first time visiting this little gem! First impressions were how attentive and efficient the front of house staff were. The ambience was lovely and buzzing. It did start to get a little busy, but that just goes to show how in demand this place is! Would love to visit again when I'm back in the area.

Great food and drinks. Staff seem very hard working. I LOVE HATCH

Hatch wasn't for me music heavy on the beat and loud, not at all relaxing, cold wooden chairs and benches, it was a cold February day with cold drizzle the ambience non-existent - we left cancelling our order. Probably OK on a summer's day too many free loaders with one coffee and laptops.

What a lovely place to go for a filling brunch. We had the Full English and the Full Vegan, both of which were delicious. The staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was really nice. The prices are pretty reasonable too, so all in all a visit well worth making. Thanks very much for a lovely time.

Love this place. Warm welcome, great food and lovely decor. In a high street full of Bill’s, five guys etc, Hatch really stands out. Great menu and reasonable prices .

Holly is amazing. She was really helpful and clear with our takeaway order and hospitable.

First time visiting and definetely not the last one! Probably one of the best brunch places we’ve ever been to: the food is fantastic and all the ingredients in the meals we ate are very well combined. Even if the place is busy the atmosphere is still great and the staff is exceptional :) Very attentive and friendly :) Highly recommend!

Ben and co. were tremendous. Food and pricing were fair. It's great to see a place grow over time.

Absolutely wonderful staff, lovely atmosphere and music and the food and hot drinks were delicious too! Will definitely be back again 😁

Nice friendly restaurant with eclectic menu. Excellent service with very tasty food. Thank you.

This place has great burgers and a chill American diner vibe. Love it. The staff are always friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend!

Lovely casual place with great food and great prices. The service was prompt and attentive, will definitely be returning to try their breakfast too.

My absolute favourite place in St Albans! Food and staff are incredible!

Had another amazing brunch here! They cater brilliantly to allergies with Gluten Free options in a separate menu (BLTA is delicious!) and also accommodated a pram with no issue. Place was packed but service was excellent - shout out to Ben and Sophia in particular for their attention! Food came quickly with good sized portion, plus coffee was spot on. Highly recommend!

Another fantastic visit to Hatch . Food and service top notch as usual. Thanks to Ben and George for looking after us . We love Hatch and will be back.

We had the chicken waffle and unfortunately it was nowhere near enough to fill us up. So the portion size is very small in our opinion. And we had to wave around to get a waitress to take our order. My chicken and waffle arrived before my wifes.. so I almost finished mine and then her meal arrived. Overall we don’t think we would go back.

Great place, went for brekkie with my parents. Friendly service and good value for money. We ordered the veg breakfast. The hash browns are lovely here.

Lovely people who make eating there a comfortable experience.

This was such a fun place to visit. Really busy, which is always a good sign and really good experience here. Big menu and good catering for dietary requirements

There's a reason this place is always busy! Yummy food, great coffee and attentive service. Thank you Hatch.

We were promptly seated which was really good considering we were walk ins and not pre booked. The atmosphere was vibrant and busy but for us a little too loud. That's not the staff or business's fault just stating it in case people are looking for a quiet place for brunch/lunch. Our biggest negative was the food and some staff. When asked how our food was (half of which we left behind). My wife explained that the fries and her main were both too salty. The response she received was "That's ok, no worries". Not really deserving of 4/5 star for service or food. No attempt was made to correct this or understand the feedback, so we left a little disappointed.

This is a must go to every time we come to St Albans from Brighton Everything about this place is spot on. Buffalo Benedict and a couple of dark & stormys is normally to order of choice

Ok, I’m addicted! This place is absolutely amazing and will be returning when the kids are back at school and I don’t have to share!

One of the all time greats. The amount of options on the menu is simply unreal, I don't know how the kitchen does it. Really is something for everyone! I would probably recommend booking (if they do bookings) as it can get really busy midday. But the food is the real star of the show here, a real gem.

First time. Very busy but still top food. Will come again.

Went here for brunch last week - HIGHLY recommend! Very easy to walk to in the town centre, a little tucked away so unlikely to just stumble upon it. We didn't book and the place was busy, though a table for 2 was fine. People are in and out so can't imagine you'd have to wait long for a small table. Really struggled to decide on one dish to order, chose the Buffalo Benedict and Berry Waffles. Both were so tasty! The waffle was incredibly light and fluffy, the benedict was excellent! Defo worth a visit.

Dog friendly - and people friendly … what amazing arrival and hospitality from the staff !! AND … unbelievable food !! Honestly the best brunch in St Albans and served by great people .. loved it x

First visit since Hatch moved to St Christopher's Pl, great location and atmosphere. Quite busy when we visited at 9:15 might be worth us making a reservation next time but they squeezed us in OK. Service was still superb with plenty of kind helpful staff on hand. We had the full English breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall a great independent café with great value food and attention to detail in food and service.

Excellent location for lunch. Plenty of veggie and vegan options and nice quality ingredients use. Staff very friendly. Dont always agree with adding a service charge but 5% is fair level.

*Great experience, would recommend* It was very busy when we arrived, but we were able to easily book a table for 45 mins later. Every table was occupied but they were spaced out enough that we didn't have to squeeze past anyone, and the chairs & tables themselves were bigger than you often see in such busy places. Also, there was a whole kitchen roll on the table instead of napkins, which we liked. The food & drink itself was delicious (perfect poached eggs) and the staff were really helpful & friendly. I'd definitely go again!

Service was great. Food is good and worth the price.

Just had brunch here and it was amazing, friendly staff and amazing food! Thank you!

Excellent, definitely worth a visit.

Had a terrible experience on my first and probably last visit to this restaurant. We were sat next to a table with a very active dog wagging its tail that was hitting our legs. We asked to be moved and was only given the option of sitting on high table with bar stools which was not appropriate for us. The manager was very unsympathetic and just stated the it’s their policy to allow pets. Whilst I have no objection to pets in restaurants, not everyone wants to eat in close proximity to animals and should be given the option whether you want to sit next to a table with a pet. Priority should be given to paying customers after all.

What a little gem in St Albans. This place had a great atmosphere. Honestly had one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. Lovely staff very friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to come back.

Great place for food or just to simply hang out with friends especially if you are a mum and have a pram. Plenty of space and staff are very accommodating.

I was so impressed with Hatch the first time that I had to see of the quality of the food would be the same the second time. It certainly did not disappoint! Make sure you book as it can get busy, even on a weekday!

Really appreciated amazing food Really helpful staff fantastic thanks

This place is from another world! These guys literally make scramble egg and sourdough toast taste heavenly! My hubbie went for chicken n waffles and he was speechless, it was THAT amazing. We were served by Ben who truly gave us a celebrity status treatment, very friendly, very good sense of humour, he made our day :-) He's a keeper! Will be back again, for sure!

Stunning food and stunning service - absolutely love the food, especially the loaded hash browns! Big shoutout to Ben T for being the best server going, he always remembers us, never fails to make us laugh and makes our experience 10/10!

Wonderful selection of brunch foods with quick service, especially with how busy it is. If you plan to eat here I would book in advance as you can be waiting a long time to get in otherwise

Food is sublime as ever. They even make a burger delicious. Service excellent. Cocktails best value in St Albans. Decor and atmosphere give it a bit of a school refectory feel. Still worth going.

First visit since the change in location! A much needed move as there is a lot more space now and still got a lovely cosy atmosphere. Staff are attentive and food is nice. A lovely brunch spot.

Great buzzing brunch and lunch place. Great selection and good quality. Really friendly service. Always busy so book if you can.

Had the yogurt and berries , was really good. Excellent coffee. Interiors is my kind of style, so all good

Food was decent. Not amazing but decent. Main issue was portion size was small for the price. Please note this was for dinner. I think brunch is much better here than dinner

Great place for an evening meal . Service is impeccable. Beers are great. Burger and sides fantastic.

Great place for an evening meal . Service is impeccable. Beers are great. Burger and sides fantastic.

The first meal I had when I came to St. Albans was this restaurant. First of all, as someone who doesn’t like baked beans, this English breakfast is simply perfect! ! Every ingredient is very delicious, the eggs are cooked just right, the sweet and juicy roasted tomatoes and mushrooms go well with the sausage and bacon, the butter on the toast is also very fragrant, and a cup of latte is super satisfying! The space in the store is very spacious and comfortable. Because there was only one person seated by the window, the clerk didn’t notice me for a long time. It took me a little longer to stop someone to help with the order... but this was nothing. Big problem, the attitude of the store staff is also very good, and the dining experience is great!

The first meal I had when I came to St. Albans was this restaurant. First of all, as someone who doesn’t like baked beans, this English breakfast is simply perfect! ! Every ingredient is very delicious, the eggs are cooked just right, the sweet and juicy roasted tomatoes and mushrooms go well with the sausage and bacon, the butter on the toast is also very fragrant, and a cup of latte is super satisfying! The space in the store is very spacious and comfortable. Because there was only one person seated by the window, the clerk didn’t notice me for a long time. It took me a little longer to stop someone to help with the order... but this was nothing. Big problem, the attitude of the store staff is also very good, and the dining experience is great!

Really great service and the breakfast Greek poached egg and avocado toast was delicious! Best part was the cappuccino coffee which was top notch too. Would highly recommend

I went there yesterday for the first time with my partner and kid. Love the food, the atmosphere and the service. They accommodate every our request. Loved the juices as well. Definitely recommend and we will be back.

Fantastic food... Highly recommended!

We were group of six, since the seating the service was extremely good and noticable that the stuff are really making their best for you. The food is just excellent and fairly priced.

Best brunch i tried this summer, totally worth driving all the way from central London for this amazing restaurant, food is delicious, place is very clean and the staff members are great.

Loved the atmosphere, super service and great food!

Fab fab fab but book in advance!

A gem in St Albans - great location and super freshly cooked food. Every member of staff was smiling. That in itself is rare. Highly recommended!

We ordered chicken and double cheeseburger. They are all perfect and fantastic that we forgot to take any pictures of them.

Fantastic and absolutely delicious food. Diner like feel to the space, top breakfast and lunch spot couldnt recommend enough. Good coffee too. Buffalo benedict A++++ Make sure to arrive early or reserve well in advance.

Absolutely superb food, amazing cappuccino and a real buzz as breakfast got underway. Would highly recommend but I absolutely hated the fact that they refuse to accept my cash payment, this is a sad indictment of the society we are in as cash is legal tender and should be used to pay for any good you buy.

Lovely food and very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend for breakfast or brunch if your in St Albans

Amazing food! We had chicken and waffles and the double cheeseburger. We did have to wait 25 mins (they took our details and notified us when our table was ready which meant we could leave and come back). Definitely recommend visiting!

This evening was our 2nd visit, and I have to say it was even better than the first time. Firstly, the food is Fantastic! Secondly, the service is Outstanding! On both occasions the atmosphere was ? Just chilled, warm, great energy, vibe? 2 out of 3 of us are vegan, and the variety offered on the menu is exceptional. For this meateater the chicken & ribs are A-Star! On both occasions, even though service is included, I have left a tip. Because that team deserves it.

Amazing food as always. Best brunch in St Albans

Superb service. Excellent food. One of our group is Coeliac and impressive care was taken over food selection and preparation. Overall superb

Really enjoyed my visit. The food was superb , the staff were friendly . Would recommend booking in advance as it gets very busy.

Came in with dogs and the lovely staff made us all very welcome. Small menu but was super tasty. The chicken schnitzel burger was sooooo good. Lovely little spot in St Albans

A great dog friendly restaurant. Had the schnitzel burger, was amazing!!

This is how you run a food service business. Probably been over 30 times now never had a bad meal. Food is fantastic, service with a smile and so damn consistent. Can’t fault it. Kinda ruined brunch for me because 95% of the other places I try are so bad compared to hatch. You will not be disappointed by your visit and I wish the owner all the success in the world. He clearly has a brain and has worked out how to make and keep his customers happy.

We come here a lot, food is always awesome and the staff are always super friendly. Loads of varied food options, really fun for brunch or dinner. The burgers are pretty epic, and the loaded hash browns are the best! Great drink options too! Favourite place to take people visiting St Alban's!

Service was very slow on Sunday, but it was definitely worth waiting for! Delicious 😋 and we were treated to a free coffee for our patience. Highly recommend.

Had a mix up with a Deliveroo order and when we called to let them know, the lady on the phone was amazing and very apologetic. Went to get the missing items that they remade of us and got a few sweet treats as an apology. Their service is always so amazing and the food is always fantastic!

10/10, divine food. Top quality. Had the chicken schnitzel burger with fries. Cannot fault it. Amazing spot. Went for dinner! Top service too.

Hatch has been on my list for a long time and it is now going to be a regular brunch option for me. Inside it can get quite noisy but we sat outside as the weather was good enough. The menu is sizeable and full of familiar dishes. All the egg dishes looked great and the truffle version I got was done well with a perfectly poached egg. The veg burger was properly done and didn’t feel like an afterthought compared to the nonveg options. The dessert options including the waffles looked great but we skipped, it means one to try next time!

Had the most amazing burger (the Louis) with very friendly service. Will be back!

We tried to get a table around lunchtime Sunday but the wait was more than the time we had. Very helpfully we were directed to their sister establishment round the corner, Marmalade, which has the same menu. In fact the guy very kindly walked us round there and called ahead to ensure there was a table free. The food was delicious and if I lived in St Albans I would visit again.

My favourite place to eat. Amazing brunch food, gorgeous burgers, friendly staff. If you're in St. Albans, absolutely go here!

Paid £9 for essentially a salad bap. Supposed to be a VBLT and it had the most pathetic amount of 'bacon' inside, a few tomatoes and avocado. I would absolutely not recommend and definitely won't be going back. They have moved into fancy new premises so maybe they've upped their prices and conning people on ingredients to pay for their rent. They can't not be embarrassed by serving people a salad roll for £9, either that or they're laughing all the way to the bank. Mugs.

Best to reserve a table as it’s arguably the best eatery in St Albans

Brilliant place for brunch, food was really good. Highly recommend the buffalo schnitzel benedict. Espresso martini was really nice too.

Brilliant place for brunch. Good service, good atmosphere, good food. Every dish that you see coming out of the kitchen looks so colourful and appetising. You can see that that they make a real effort with presentation, and also that they use good quality ingredients. Highly recommend.

Good coffee, very popular for brunch

Excellent quality food, we were really happy with the dishes that were served, all except for the vegetarian sweetcorn fritters which were very dry. The rest of the food was super though.

Always top service, incredible food, incredible coffee, lots of space. Perfect for mums, couples and everyone in between I’ve been here dozen of times and always great food and swift service.

Fantastic place to have breakfast / brunch or lunch. We really appreciated the early morning opening on the Sunday. Dishes are well presented, and the portions are generous.

Great ingredients used for full breakfast, however could be bacon, sausage and sour dough could be fresher all over cooked, first bit of bacon burnt, toast needs to be fresher.

Absolutely superb! We love Hatch, our favourite place in St Albans. Whether it's the 2 for 1 cocktails on a Friday after work or breakfast on a Sunday, the staff are fantastic and so is the food and drink. Shout out to our waiter Ben who looked after us so well for my daughter's birthday breakfast. Great value for money as well!!

Im ashamed how much I have order this. Been in 3-4 times too. I am a bit of a burger addict and I can genuinely say this is well, well up there (which I know sounds unlikely when its little St Albans, but it's true). Better than Beer & Burger store, Meat Liquor, Honest Burgers etc. Service in the restaurant is personable. Consistency is extremely high. Never even a single order/visit with anything missing, wrong, cold, or whatever else. It's quite obvious that they care quite a lot from this and also inside the restaurant. Staff seem happy. Price is pretty reasonable imo. Only thing I'd say: bring more of the sides onto the takeaway menu! And the triple cheese for hangover day. Plz. Would be nice if there was either draught pint of Cider or 500ml bottle of cider on drinks menu. I also want to know where I rank on most orders. It's amazing I'm not huge 😂

Delicious food, friendly and kind staff, wonderful place!

We brunchin' baby in new territory @hatchsta and I can say I left pleased and wanting to come back! 1st time here with my girls and babies, and I absolutely loved it😍 The food was amazing, even though it did take a while to arrive. The atmosphere was lovely, and the food was spot on! Shown: •Chicken & Waffles •Eggs Benedict •Loaded Hot Chocolate I would totally recommend this place, and I am defo going back to try more of their menu 😋 #SoniPandaEats

Brilliant quality food and great service

Managed to finally make it down to Hatch for brunch, and I must say, the service was exceptional. The staff were attentive and offered excellent recommendations for dishes. The chicken and bacon was exceptional with crispy chicken, a fluffy waffle and the perfect runny egg. The truffle eggs benedict was also really tasty and the combination of flavours went so well together. The hash brown bites packed so many flavours and the perfect side. However, the gochujang chicken bites were disappointingly dry and the sauce wasn't that great. The salt and pepper fries were soggy, lacked flavour and wasn't that good. We enjoyed our meal and we'll definitely be back to try other dishes. The portion sizes were generous and the pricing was reasonable.

The best spot for brunch 🤩 Incredible, I stopped off in the city on route to a week away and were so glad we chose Hatch as our recharge point! Great portion sizes, brilliant taste and happy staff, what more could you want? Looking forward to returning the next time we head north 😁

No exaggeration… these are genuinely the BEST BURGERS IN THE WORLD. Place is always busy, even at the newer and bigger location. Book ahead. 🍔