Musette Cafe in Dacorum

This place used to be good, when Mai's Vietnamese kitchen operated there, but now it's reopened as Church Farm Cafe, it's gone down the pan! Pretentious decoration with unfriendly in fact downright rude staff serving overpriced food that appears to have come straight from Tesco. Never again!

After a long ride and tough climb and no place to have a sit with some espresso, brownie, cookie .. whatever ‘SUGAR’. I dropped off my bike intuitively and went in. Cool environment with ‘bike-like’ atmosphere. Energy bars, apparel .. not to forget an solid espresso machine and (as it looked) homemade sweeties. Not so cool was the atmosphere behind the bar. Stress. And the remark “I cannot pick any orders, since we are busy … ohhh you can wait for 30 minutes ..” What about being welcome ? A group of ±8 cyclists had landed .. and a couple of more like me … The man with the hammer in me needed instantly something to drink and eat … And I was sure (looking in the eyes) I wasn’t gonna get a thing here, even I would die instantly. So : No go for me in the future.. how pretty it looks .. it is all about constant quality …

Perfect location for a pit stop and pick up a great coffee whilst out and about in the area. Very clean premises and part of a thriving little business centre. I recommend and will return.

Very friendly cafe just outside of Aldbury village. A real mix of customers, cyclists, walkers, runners, dogs and their humans, families. Great home cooked menu, fab coffee. Lots of parking

Never been here before today friendly staff member. But we got frustrated in regards to waiting time for a few rolls really. Personally found the manager a little arrogant.

We have had the pleasure of visiting your lovely coffee shop on a number of occasions.The food and service is always excellent and on our last visit we were made to feel so welcome when Emily one of your waitresses recognised us from a previous visit and asked us if we had enjoyed the walk that she had suggested .We will definitely be back .Thank you to all the staff that make this such a lovely place to visit .

We have held several important and private family parties at the Musette Cafe and they have been a wonderful success. The staff are hard working, friendly and efficient and the coffee and cakes are delicious. They have a nice selection of wine too. To top it off, the location is beautiful and it has a classy vibe. A true hidden gem!

Had a lovely coffee and ice-cream when I visited. Atmosphere is friendly and plenty to take in from the artwork to the little shop. My favourite spot when I visit family in Berkhampstead. Location is peaceful too.

Great food, amazing coffee and fantastic service with a smile. Fab place to go with the family or for quiet time by yourself. Big thumbs up!!!

The most beautiful cafe that I have ever seen. Just oozes with love and laughter. A definite visit for all.

I just love this café! Situated in the magnificent and picturesque village of Aldbury, Musette has been tastefully refurbished and serves the most wonderful coffee. The cakes are delicious and staff have always been kind and courteous when I have visited. Nothing seems too much trouble and they have always been really helpful with my dietary requirements. Plan your walk or cycle route with this café in mind, enjoy!

Musette used to be my hidden gem, the place that not many of my friends and colleagues knew about..the food, the atmosphere and the cool artwork on the walls, always bustling with cyclists, people with their dogs and the like. It was my base for a dog walk and place for a tasty lunch. So, I don’t know what has happened. I visited this week and the food was average, we ordered baguettes and drinks for our lunch. There was nothing to it, bland baguettes plonked on a plate. There was next to no atmosphere in there and the staff had no enthusiasm. I’m not sure what has happened to Musette, it’s like it has been left to it’s own devices. Dear Musette, please get that zest for life the place once had and pump that into your food and be what you used to be! You can do better, I know you can!

I have been a regular visitor here the last years and Musette never fails to offer a refreshing break. I come at the end of bike rides or with the family after Sunday morning rugby and the welcome, the coffee and the cakes are always perfect. Long may it continue!

Stumbled across this place whilst visiting Tring and Berkhamsted. The weather was typical of this year and I have to confess to being most envious of all the cyclist (both road bikes and mountain Bikes) Musette Cafe is at the start or end of the Ridgeway. Anyway after looking at a some of the lovely bikes I had coffee and a small breakfast then treated myself to a slice of carrot cake all of which was delicious and served by a courteous and polite young lady. The Cafe has a cycling theme which made it interesting all set in lovely old buildings. I would for sure go again I love all these independent places popping up good for them.

Musette truly is an amazing cafe in a beautiful spot in Aldbury. We are regulars and it is an absolute god send in the school holidays and at weekends when you have children. Comfortable seating inside and out with space for the kids to play and a field next door for them to run around in. The coffee is the best, the cakes are delicious and the food is fab - we love the breakfasts ! Top tip - check out the walk up to Ashridge (hour round trip) and back again through the field. Have a coffee before and then refuel with lunch or a cake when you’re back!

Stopped to hide from the rain and stayed for a newly served delicious pizzas! Worth a trip, and our dog enjoyed a “puppacino” so all the family is happy!

What a delight to eat such a high standard of Vietnamese food. Sadly no more, but looking forward to when they reopen at their new location.

Popped in Musette cafe during our walk round Aldbury and it’s surroundings. Lovely coffee and choice of cakes. Friendly service at the table (COVID restrictions) and even a dog biscuit for our dog. Definitely going back.

A real gem of a place, family of four went there for lunch this afternoon, great food, friendly staff and relaxed surroundings. good for cyclists, walkers, family etc.. and just a few minutes drive from Berkhamsted. The first of many trips!

A couple of times I've found myself looking forward to a stop here but forget it's not open on a Monday or Bank Hol! My bad...great place

Perfect lunch on a rainy Sunday, very dog friendly. Delicious food served with genuine friendliness. The staff clearly love working here! Funky building, comfortable and warm. Lots of walking trails nearby if you want a wander afterwards. Thanks for a lovely lunch today!

Came across this wonderful place on a bike ride today. Large area to park up your bike. Staff were lovely and covid restrictions all adhered to. Had the best chicken Vietnamese curry with jasmine rice. Delish!!!!!! My friend cycles 10 miles just for the Rocky road cake Yes we had to wait but all freshly prepared. Can’t wait to go back and try their other dishes.

The Vietnamese food here is brilliant. Really fresh with lots of herbs. Yes you sometimes have to wait a little while, but that's because it is cooked to order. When we're on cycle rides on a cold day we phone ahead to place an order so it's ready when we arrive. Can't wait to come back in the summer to try some of the cakes when the seating is open again.

The service here is appalling - it takes 15mins for the nonchalant team to produce a takeaway tea.. The Viet Kitchen produces some very tasty and recommended food. They also do a home delivery service which is worthwhile.However, should you turn up on spec, the wait times for food are incredibly long : over the last 6 months visiting at least once weekly, it is never less than 30 mins and today an hour. Yes, nice weather and no monument cafe caused long queues but use this to your advantage Musette and hire more staff! It’s not a one off - drinks are consistently latent. Not great when having to stand around a courtyard in the cold.It would help if the staff advised when taking your order on how long the delay would be - even for tea. Their level of customer service is poor.For this reason rated low. There are alternatives - the village pub, like Musette also does takeout drinks and bacon/sausage baps.. all immediately available, lesser price, reflected in their quality. Take your pick - with Musette, plan ahead and bring a bed!

We ordered Vietnamese to takeaway. They said it would take 20 minutes and that we had to stick around to wait for it. It actually took an hour.The food itself was good and pretty authentic, but I'm not sure it was worth the price (over £50 for 3-4 people) and the ridiculous waiting time.

My wife was sceptical that this place even existed. However we ambled across from the wonderful Ashrige visitor centre and made our way to the edge of this lovel little village. Lack of signs meant I was relying purely on my map and we are so glad we stumbled on this place. It is well worth seeking out from the location, decor, atmoshere, staff, facilities and the quality of the coffee. It was perfect!Looking forward to coming here again.

Hope to see this great local business keep serving some lovely hot chocolate and delicious cake from a distance of course. If only the large coffee shops could learn how to serve quality food and drinks like these guys 👍

Terrific coffees, marvellous cakes. It’s possible now to sit inside but I preferred the comfortable outside area where you can find some sun. Friendly and efficient team. Some great cycling art around too.

Planned visit for brunch as the website menu looked lovely.Arrived to find only option to be a bacon roll pre 12pm, asked for the vegetarian option - nothing. I settled for a mediocre cup of tea. The website doesn't mention anything about the reduced menu, so a wasted journey this time around.Not to take away from the gorgeous setting and hope to revisit once a wider menu is offered.

Great cakes and excellent decaf coffee. Just what was needed after my 8km trail run. Excellent service observing all the Covid rules. Lots of places to sit and eat and drink despite the indoor space being shut at present. Just a note, that means no toilets. So friendly and lovely to see lots of active cyclists, runners and walkers as well as families. Highly recommend

3 coffees (not large) and 3 small pieces of cake (flapjack - brownie) came to £20 Be aware and be prepared!

Great customer service, very warm and welcoming. Informal vibe to the cafe which is quite bike oriented but in a nice way. Coffee is excellent. Lovely and spacious with heaps of parking. An outdoors deck has been added but as we arrived on the back of a hail storm we opted for indoors

What a fantastic place, great coffee and their Bakewell slice is fantastic! Really dog friendly, the owner came over and gave us free dog biscuits! Plenty of room, cool surroundings and easy parking, it’s great!

Amazing stuff, great climate, fantastic cakes. The only thing preventing me from giving 5 stars is the minor fact that there is no shown name or price on cakes in the display case.

A very relaxing venue, comfortable feel to it. Very good coffee. Tucked away country location for walkers, cyclists and passers by. Free Wi-fi available so somewhere to work quietly if required. A definite drop in place.

An Excellent coffee and a tasty breakfast. A great place for couples, friends to meet as a great atmosphere would highly recommend.

We were looking for something different for a Saturday morning breakfast and this little gem popped up after a little searching!Hidden on a country road, you go through the gates that are stepped back from the road and entry what appears to be an old livery yard. This little cafe is a Mecca for cyclists in the know. We decor is urban cool with lots to cycling references throughout.The coffee is produced by what seems like a seasoned barista and there was a variety of healthy options on the breakfast. All the delights of a cool London cafe in a tranquil country location - what a delight!! We'll definitely be back

Nice cafe ,nice surroundings in an old stable yard , electric gates get you in , really nice surroundings but it's an upmarket cafe so the prices match it ,not a regular cafe as it does get expensive but a cafe used now and again , cycle parking is excellent only spoilt by the cafe prices

We popped in whilst out cycling and we're delighted to find excellent bike racks. We greeted with offers to put our gloves on the radiator to warm - very welcome! The menu is small, but the posh beans on toast were tasty and the mushroom soup was obviously homemade and packed with tasty mushrooms. The only downside is that Musette is not easy to find - but well worth seeking out.

Visited for a coffee and saw the menu, so got halloumi on toast.Coffee was good but expensive, but food was like what I’d make when feeling lazy and hungover at home. Just three pieces of Halloumi half covering two pieces of soggy toast, a few tomatoes and slaw on the side. Really we expect a but better when eating outside of home.Disappointing considering the effort they put into the building.

This cyclists and walkers cafe is an absolute gem. Great ambiance, cakes, warm dishes and drinks. Service is efficient. A welcome rest stop whatever season.

Just experienced my first visit to the Musette Café and will definitely visit again when I'm next cycling (or just visiting) in the area. Fabulous cake and coffee and an extra bonus of a cycling art exhibition. Staff were all very friendly.

Stayed for 2nd cuppa, after great cake! Busy today - cyclists, mountain bikers, dog-walkers, fell-runners, and also normal people. And going back again before Xmas

Been dying to try this cafe for sometime as usually frequent Brownlow Cafe when dog walking in this area. Musette is in a very pleasant setting, friendly young staff but expensive. £3.25 for a capuccino. Cake was lovely and fresh.

We were very impressed by our first visit to the Musette Cafe. Cyclist cafe in a beautiful setting with loads of seating inside and out. Loved the historical cycling photos. The service was friendly and quick; we enjoyed various egg dishes and cakes. Good coffee and tea. Not the cheapest around but the perfect setting for your high end carbon bike!

Second visit yesterday confirmed first impressions. Coffee and cake are great, but staff and management are super-friendly and welcoming. A little hard to find as it’s off the beaten track, but well worth the effort.

After retiring as a winner of numerous Group One races, including eight British Classics, Swinburn began working as a licensed trainer in 2004 and operated the Walter Swinburn Racing Stables based at Church Farm in Aldbury, Tring, Hertfordshire.

I am so glad I finally made it here.

Great brekkie and coffee. Really friendly and attentive. With the Aldbury church bells going. Really tasty sausages, dog very much appreciated.

What can I even say, stunning food, great atmosphere, amazing staff, truly the hidden gem of aldbury

Yes, I would never have found this cafe had I not been told about it! However, they have always been busy whenever I've visited, so word of mouth must be working. Their coffee is delicious, as are their cakes, and service is friendly. The new outside decking area is very comfortable, the interior being modern and biased towards cycling activities (the owner has some of his fine cycling-related photography on display). I understand that they are to expand their food offering soon – on present showing, it promises to be worth hunting out.

Our 1st visit and it won’t be the last what a lovely place where you are welcome to bring the dog 🐕 along, our brunch’s were fantastic and my aunties smashed avocado 🥑 was yummy also. A little hidden gem 💎

Number 1 cycling stio locally, with great coffee, cake and above all super friendly staff and a relaxed feel. Looking forward to trying their new full food offering.

Had heard they had refurbed - liked it already, but what an upgrade! Coffee and cake still delicious and made with pride; new kitchen means savoury/ breakfasts now available (to try next time); posh loos; seating inside and outside enlarged and improved - could be used for events/private parties. Great to sit in the sun today, chat to the friendly staff and punters, and enjoy the view.

Nice pub with good coffee and cake. A bit of a mission to find but a good addition if you fancy a small snack. Lots of cyclists.

Great coffee and cake located in a beautiful part of the chilterns, perfect for our walks and rides.

This cafe has very nice cakes, and is ideal for cyclists, so keep it in mind if you are cycling in the area. I had the rocky road, which was a bit sickly, but my brother's brownie was very good.

So relaxing to spend time in the afternoon sitting in comfort, reading the papers, doing the crossword, sipping good coffee and eating delicious cake(s) !

Great cafe for all with a slant towards the cyclist. Good range of cakes, and coffee is excellent. Tucked away so you have to search it out but worth the visit.

Such a lovely Cafe. Great area on the way home from a big Cycle. it also has another shop to buy Cycling clothes

Dropped in here for a snack lunch whilst walking in the area. They don't have a menu as such, just a display of cakes and list of coffees, etc. Soup was also available when we asked for it. Unfortunately, there was only one soup and it was far too spicy for us. I'm sure there are some people who would like it but when it's that spicy, they're needs to be an alternative option. Unfortunately, the roll with the soup was also cold and pappy. Coffee and cake were however delicious.

A bit hard to find but worth the journey. We visited when they were hosting an art show which gave added interest. Mainly for walkers and cyclists this is a very friendly venue, staff and other diners gave a lovely atmosphere. A bowl of soup with a roll and butter, plus great cake and good coffee approx £24 for the two of us.

Modern and funky must visit treat in the heart of the Chilterns! Friendly and welcoming staff/owners. Amazing Coffee (Hot Chocolate with all the trimmings for the kids) and cakes. They also do soup and when we visited an amazing vegitarian Chilly! Thoroughly recommended.

Great venue in a fabulous location. Set in heart of Chilterns. Amazing coffee and cakes 🍰 Plenty of space for bikes and lots of great routes to explore.

Lovely new coffee and cake stop, that seemed very welcoming to all, whether a cyclist, or walker like myself with my dogs. The cake selection was very good, and all the cakes we tested were fresh and delicious. The coffee seems an art form, somewhat wasted on myself, but others in the group said it did taste great. Only improvement point would be to have a bigger range of savoury options, but im sure that will come in due course.

Heard about a new stylish cafe opening locally, couldn't resist a look. It is a cyclists cafe but they were not offended by us turning up with and extra set of wheels and no lycra. Great hot chocolate, obviously with cream and marshmallow, loved the stylish matt cups, my son had the tea which was a quality product. The coffee machine is a ridiculously fine piece of engineering and that alone is worth a visit, if you are into that sort of thing, which I am!. Is it a hidden gem? Yes. Would I go back? Yes. Would I recommend? Yes.

Dropped in on Sunday (opening day?) As had heard from cycling friends that it was in the offing. Great set-up in a former stable yard - bags of space, racks for bikes, and loads of parking for cars. Cafe itself looks well equipped, and am told the coffee and cake is rather good.