Marlows Cafe & Restaurant in Dacorum

Wonderful place for a fresh and interesting breakfast and very friendly service. Turkish flavour and lots of vegetarian options.

I took my family here for lunch . The food was fantastic, restaurant food at cafe prices . I had the chicken kebab which was delicious and came with rice and every side imaginable. A top venue with lovely staff and a great ambience

I have just had a lunch here with colleagues. I have visited this café numerous times before as it is close to my office and always had a pleasant experience. Today I ordered the chicken wrap. Halfway through wrap I noticed it was very soggy and wet and I realised that regular tomatoes were used instead of sundried tomato that is had on the menu, but that wasn't a major issue for me. I am not someone that would complain easily. However on the last half of the wrap, I cut a piece of chicken in half as it was larger than bite size and the chicken was bright pink in the middle. At this point I took the plate to a nearby waitress as I was worried I had been eating raw chicken. She looked at the meat cut on my plate, apologised immediately, and took the plate to the kitchen. A few minutes later she returned and said she had spoken to the chef, she apologised again, and said this would be removed from the bill. I accepted this and thanked her. A few minutes later, the chef came out and acknowledged that he had used the wrong tomatoes. He queried why I had eaten so much if I didnt think it was cooked, so I explained it to him. He disappeared and I thought no more of it. I then went to settle the bill for my drink and was told at the till that I also had to pay for the wrap. I let the lady serving know that it should have been removed and she replied that no, as i had eaten too much of it, I had to pay for it. I was shocked and tried to explain that the waitress informed me it would be removed, and I explained what happened AGAIN. Then the chef appeared and stated that I had to pay for this because I had eaten a lot of it. I again explained the situation making clear that I felt the chicken was not cooked and had I realised it sooner, of course I wouldn't have eaten it. The meat was in a seasoning and combined with vegetables so there was no way to tell unless you take the wrap apart and disect it. At the till he was rude, talked over me, and was sarcastic to me in front of my colleagues. The situation was embarrassing and frustrating. I paid for the wet, raw wrap so that I could just leave the cafe. but I will not be returning and will advise my colleagues who also frequent the cafe regularly of this experience.

We had avocado on toast and a smoothie. The staff (Shravani) was polite, kind and very attentive to our needs. Great service! Highly recommended.

A beautiful Cafe, the food is very tasty and the portions are large, tasty hot chocolate. The staff are very polite and welcoming! Highly recommend! 👍

Great home made cooked food. Vegetarian and Vegan. Grilled Halloumi and Greek Salad. Beautiful fresh food. Take away Vegan wrap.

Amazing food, lovely staff, brilliant value for money. Best ice coffee in Hemel :) The staff are lovely and friendly, I visit here all the time and have not once been disappointed. x x

I always visit Marlows cafe when I'm visiting Hemel Hempstead for the delicious, cooked to perfection, tasty food. I have never been let down with the quality and always enjoy my prefered dish Peri peri Chicken with all the trimmings...if anything its got better! I love the cosy, warm and welcoming atmosphere and the way there elderly customers are looked after is so lovely and heart warming to see.

GREAT BREAKFAST 10 OUT OF 10 . I REALLY RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO TRY THIS PLACE . IF YOU WANT FRESH QUICK AND HOT FOOD AND NICE ATMOSPERE GO TO MARLOWES CAFE

avoid this place, like the plague ! They charge extra money for every item , which should actually be included! cream in a hot chocolate 70p extra, I asked for my baked beans to be heated up last time I visited this place, the staff slapped £1.50 on the bill. i asked for the money back today and the owners tried to lie to me. They snatched my bag and accused me of not paying i have never done this anywhere in my life. I placed my card against the card reader and it did not acknowledge the payment. i had to call the police to retrieve my bag, the police came straight away, thankfully to allow me to pay my bill in full and leave with my bag! I will never enter this place again. I am a courteous and polite person and will not be treated like I'm a criminal. I have no criminal record. I am a professional person and am embarking on a forensic psychology degree. Be careful to check your bill each time.

All ways lovely food big portions and very reasonable price. the staff are lovely and very welcoming and friendly. It’s a pleasure to visit

Great fresh food presented attractively. Portions are generous, the service is quick and efficient. Both indoor and outdoor seating available.

I’ve been going to Marlowes cafe for many years on and off as I’ve always found it the best cafe in town. Even better since it moved to a new premises a few doors down. I go with friends and I go alone it’s always very friendly, very good old kind of customer service (I like a lot ) and nothing is to much trouble it’s so welcoming and has a great vibe overall. I normally have the Marlowes breakfast, good ingredients, bacon is really nice quality I’m always happy! I’ve tried the roast on a Sunday Very nice, but I’d recommend fresh vegetables, I’m not a veggie person so overall I was happy with my meal. Easy parking for disabled customers Dog friendly on the patio with water bowls and the patio looks great. I look forward to trying new meals on the menu, but I’m a creature of habit. Because my regular cafes done a huge price hike many times I’ll be going to Marlowes cafe more often now as I feel I get good value for money. Thanks guys!

Cok güzel sunum ve güleryüzlü personelleri ile takdirimi topladılar ne zaman gitsem buraya kendimi dinlenmiş hissediyorum cizgilerini bozmazlar İnş.

No where beter than here ın town 10/10 beşte breakfast we had on here for long long time ❤️❤️❤️ we wıll be back again

Wow such friendly staff and amazing food. Will definitely come back soon . Poached eggs were to die for.

Had some drinks here on Saturday night - really nice, nice bunch of people running it. Will be in for another drink and meal soon enough

Decided to visit for brunch. Both had a full English breakfast, cup of tea, sparkling water and a diet coke. Staff are lovely and friendly, cute atmosphere, food came out in about 10 mins, best hash browns I've ever had! Very reasonable price too. Will return when we visit the area again! Thankyou! :)

To begin with, a wonderfully warm welcome on entry, The staff here are the very best a business could wish for, always smiling, attentive, whilst remaining professional. I’m fortunate enough to class the owner as a friend and for someone in his early years, has grasped the concept of running a successful business faultlessly. There is a very diverse menu, of which I have tasted the majority and can give no criticism whatsoever. All in all, as the title suggests, a sensational restaurant that I will continue to visit and bring as much new custom to as possible. Very well done to Al and the team!!!

Just been here for breakfast and am not disappointed, the staff are very friendly, the food is tasty and the price isn’t too much. We asked for the 25% discount on coffee promotion which had unfortunately run out, we didn’t notice this but they honoured it nonetheless. We will be back.

This really is great cafe . The staff could not be friendlier and always polite . Only little criticism-wish they offered option smaller meals/snacks as meals are very large which is great for most although not smaller appetites . Would never stop me going in though as so welcoming -thank you

Fantastic place with a warm welcome, huge menu choice, great service and excellent value for money. We were looking for somewhere to have dinner and walked past a couple of other independent restaurants that were too expensive for our budget. This place had a huge...

Very lovely, clean and cosy place with lovely decor. I agree with what someone else has said a "hidden gem". Excellent Quality of food, freshly made to order - everything I've tried so far has been absolutely delicious. Great variety of dishes on the menu....

Came here with friends whilst we were in the area for lunch, it looked busy and had good reviews. The ladies who work here were very nice, attentive and had great customer service, but unfortunately that's where the positives end. We ordered two combo platters...

What a hidden gem! This is far more than a café I had a ribeye steak rare with mash and grilled veg. I would have liked a sauce eg; PEPPERCORN HOWERVER THE STEAK WAS SEASONED SO WELL AND COOKED TO PERFECTION THE SAUCE MAY HAVE...

This is a fabulous find, we usually avoid this end of the town but delighted to have found this. The decor, food and service are top notch. We will most certainly be coming back. One thing I would say is having ‘cafe’ in the name...

Great service. Very friendly. Really nice place. And the full English was one of the best I have ever had. Good prices also.

I just happened to be passing and walked into this little gem. Food was really well cooked and reasonably priced, well worth a visit.

Very nice cafe in middle of Hemel Hempstead town. Had the breakfast. Really good and service was quick and friendly. Definitely recommend it

Having first discovered these guys back late last year. My family and I have subsequently been back to visit a few good times. I’ve just recently made a big catering order with the chef for a family party that we had for my daughters birthday...

I come in nearly every other day since this has been refurbished!! Amazing food great quality and the staff ie chef waves and smiles and the to irish girls beautiful and funny!! I lost my dad 2 weeks ago I told them they advised a...

I discovered this restaurant last month and it has now become my go to restaurant, having already returned several times. The food options are extensive enough to cater for the many. The quality and presentation of the food is consistently exemplary. And (and this is...

Anyone looking forward to being made as welcome and as special as all of the other customers from the first second to the last must experience this restaurant. Faultless and attentive service, good range of food and will visit again soon. Wishing The Marlowe all...

First time at the Marlows Cafe & Restaurant. no the main high st in Hemel Hempstead. a good size inside and service was prompt. Plenty of choices on the menu. The daily specials that day were lamb and i was more than satisfied . Very...

Food was fine and so was the service. The problem come when we paid the bill. Believing it was an eat-out to help-out restaurant, we was charge £10 for 2 dishes totalling £15.70. When we challenged the waitress, whilst she was laughing at us, we...

Popped in for breakfast. Service was reasonable and wait time was short. Tinned tomatoes was a bad idea however. Meal was good though and will be back

Everything you will get more than a cafe 👌it,s a place you’ll get and have a lunch in there everyday 😋

For a business meeting at lunchtime close to The Forum: clean, quiet restaurant with efficient service.

Recommend this cafe very highly! staff are very friendly nd helpful. Nothing too much trouble. Food is honest and tasty.

Turned up as a party of 8 for Sunday breakfast. The young lady serving was brilliant, seating is quickly and meeting our (all different!) orders quickly and with a smile. The food was fresh and not and tasty. Excellent value and we'll worth a visit.

Food was OK, not brilliant. The service, on the other hand, was a little too brusque for my liking. Server brought the wrong thing and insisted I had ordered it - as if I don't know what I want for my own breakfast! Ridiculous. Won't ever go there again.

The cafe have an extensive menu, which is very tasty. The staff are very friendly and nothing too much trouble. The pies are homemade and delicious. We went there for an evening meal and enjoyed it so much returned tor breakfast the following day. The cafe was quite busy (obviously popular) but the service was still quick. If we were in Hemel Hempstead again would definitely go back.

poor quality food. small, cramped, overcrowded, uncomfortable café. owner and staff unfriendly. cheap money if you don't mind cheap food as opposed to fresh.

Lovely staff, excellent with dairy allergy and delicious food and coffee. Baby friendly and plenty of seats. A lovely place

I went in for a bacon roll and a coffee for breakfast. Settings are simple and clean and the service is friendly and fast. Worth a visit.

Before I start, I thought Marlowe's had an E? Took me ages to find this café on Trip Advisor, maybe that's why so few reviews?

Owner and staff very friendly, accomodating and attentive. We have a young baby and the staff always do their best to find us room. Food is freshly cooked, well portioned and tasty. Excellent value for money. A real hidden gem.

I have used this cafe and restaurant on and off for a number of years. Excellent freshly cooked meals. There is always a "special" or a good roast dinner. I'm only sorry I don';t live locally any more to use this place regularly. Any of the (all day) breakfast selection are well worth the money and the extensive menu ranging from snacks to jacket potatoes as well as a range of desserts are worth sampling. The staff work hard here and the same family have offered a warm welcome to many regular customers for a number of years. There is not much to look forward to on a return visit to the centre of Hemel Hempstead (not the most inspiring of towns!) - but this is certainly a highlight. But since I moved away, I have to say that they have made considerable effort to improve the facilities within the pedestrianised area of the town.

Two of us popped in here today for Sunday lunch. We had the roast lamb special for £6.20 and cottage pie for £5.50. They were both served within 5 minutes of sitting down, were of a good size and both piping hot. We would of had apple pie for dessert but they don't take cards and we only had a few pounds in cash on us. Tea was £1 a cup and coffee was £1.50.

This was a very good dinner. I had home made chicken,mushroom & ham pie along with mashed potatoes 3 veg which consisted of carrot, cabbage & peas plus gravy. It was very hot & very tasty & I thoroughly enjoyed it all.

The food is nice enough at the Marlowes Café but unfortunately the Manager over charged us by £10 and when he was questioned about it he couldn't tell us what extra's we'd had so he had to give us our money back. So if you go here make sure you add up the bill yourself!!!!

I have passed this café many times and it's always very busy. I'm so glad that I tried it. The food was good, the service was warm and friendly and the prices were extremely reasonable. A cold sandwich was only £2 and a large latte £1.30. What a bargain! I can see why it is so popular.

I always go there on Sunday morning for breakfast and sometimes during the week for dinner or lunch they are friendly and welcoming plenty to choose from on the menu and milkshakes are delicious

A little gem with a large menu and daily specials. Although there is plenty on the menu any changes or requests are no problem. Good and helpful service with well cooked food.

Had breakfast with my father and son (4yr old) and it's a lovely little place to sit. Friendly and welcoming, and they were more than happy to mix and match the menu for my son. I had the poached eggs, and they were cooked to perfection!

A friendly little Cafe/Restaurant, only a small cafe but with an extensive menu, this place never appears to be empty, the food is lovely, some of it home made i.e pies lasagna, they serve anything from sandwiches to roast dinners and are open 7 days a week,we will definately head for this place on our next visit.