Room No.9 in Central Bedfordshire

Lovely cafe for a catch-up with friends. We enjoyed lovely home cooked food and delicious cake, there really is something for everyone. We saw others enjoying the afternoon tea, which looked impressive. They catered really well to my requirements as a vegan, and we had brilliant friendly service from all members of staff.

What a gem this is! Delicious food and friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere, and above the most amazing gift shop! Definitely will return.

Lovely warm atmosphere, slightly expensive but the food is well worth it, speedy service and friendly servers. Would recommend. The cafe is upstairs and the downstairs toilet has a very big step to negotiate.

Great Atmosphere, ambience, Traditional looking café/restaurant. Good choice for lunch. While my wife had baked potato with bacon and beans and I had cheese omelette, very tasty, and will return soon.

I've been going to Room No 9 almost since it first opened, round about the turn of the century. I go because I like the staff, I like the food and I like browsing in the shop afterwards. And I enjoy the company of people eating there: quite often I run into ones I haven't seen for a while. Sometimes I take along my newspaper to read, too. It's a place where I can just relax. Long may it be so.

Afternoon tea was absolutely delightful plenty of it for your money and very well presented will definitely have it again

Although I'm a local it was my first visit The staff are so cheerful, you can tell they love their job which is always a good sign Amazing cheese omelette and the best brownie ever Wish I'd discovered it years ago! Lovely shop too (I've always known about the shop)...

A sweet little cafe with fresh flowers on the table. Service is good and their home made scones and cakes are lovely.

Took my daughter-in-law for afternoon tea. Cream tea plus. It was excellent. The food was superb - and loads of it, the service was spot on, fast and unobtrusive and the staff were all so friendly. Marvellous experience. Cannot fault anything. But, a warning, book in advance! Too many people know about this wonderful place

Lovely surroundings & lovely people very chilled & comfortable service good latte to die for best one yet nice poached egg on toast butter would have been prefered reasonable pricing a very pleasant lunch

We went here today on a friend's advice and definitely were not disappointed. It was only to be for a coffee and a chat, but one look at the cakes and our willpower disappeared!The staff were welcoming and friendly, but not intrusive, giving us plenty of time to study the menu Indeed, if I hadn't got a lunchtime work meeting to go to we'd have been induced to have that too.The cakes themselves were soft and delicious (you need to try the Victoria Sponge) and we will most certainly be back when we have more time.

Just had a lovely visit here. Booked a cream tea for 4 and was not disappointed. Plenty of lovely tasting food, unlimited tea and an attentive, friendly service as well. Can highly recommend!

We've always shopped in this shop but we've never sat down at the cafe. This is a quaint English tea room with some lovely cakes! Tea, coffee and cake was lovely and we shall definitely go again

This little cafe is a favourite of mine for lunches. I work nearby so it's easy to pop in there but that's not the only reason I do. I meet my friends in there for lunch, we do have to book a table as it's very small and the food takes a while because it's all wholesome freshly cooked food. They have a regular menu and also a specials board and a soup board. Everything is homemade and totally delicious. You get great sized portions too. The staff are friendly and helpful and it is a real treat to visit there.

Here I had a tuna melt panini. Could only manage half of it, which was a shame as it was so delicious. However, most of the tables had been pre-booked so we felt rather rushed. Service was rather slow. Will certainly visit again.

Upstairs of the shop, this little cafe is lovely. Fresh cut sandwiches, soup salads and home made cake and brownies. Well presented plates of food,lovingly prepared. Helpful friendly staff. We were lucky to get a table, best to book to avoid disappointment.

Lunch in Room No 9 is a regular Saturday treat for us! There's aways a lovely range of varied and delicious homemade dishes - from full meals to soups, snacks and cakes. The staff are invariably friendly and cheerful, making it feel like visiting friends. This is a very popular place, so book ahead to avoid disappointment.

Downstairs a varied selection of gift type articles, plus a wide selection of artists' supplies. Upstairs a very friendly and popular cafe, with both an al à carte menu plus daily specials. But quite 'cosy' so booking recommended. l

Room No.9 is an excellent local business, the most beautiful store and delightful cafe serving a good selection of food. Definitely worth a visit

Very nice cafe serving plenty of food and drinks. Spent about 2 hours having hot drinks and then ploughman's and panini both very good. Despite the cafe being busy it seemed you could have private chat without others being interested!?Food and price both reasonable . Service was good and unobtrusive.When in LB again will return to the Room no 9 cafe.

Very nice place to have lunch - but get there early or book before hand. Food good and service too, can recommend it.

Good home cooked food, quiches salad, etc. Good service and quality. Above a gift shop with jewellery, clothes puzzles, painting and pens and baby gifts.

Very good experience, except that the floor is not carpeted and the noise of the laughter and constant chatter,of some customers spoils others conversation.

Very enjoyable afternoon tea with friends. Extremely good value for money! Nice cafe above a stationery/gift shop (stairs).

Visited with friends, we booked in advance to ensure availability.

Set in a very interesting shop this quaint restaurant serves very fresh homemade food. Great service and delicious food. A very cosy restaurant and a good place for friends to meet. A small but interesting menu. Good specials too. It is busy so that speaks for its self

Gorgeous scones,great cakes,excellent service,well done. Different choices for different people,wonderful cafe .

It has been a few weeks since we last popped in and while a ultra busy Saturday morning. The service and food was outstanding and definitely Kipper’tastic.

I called to book afternoon tea for 2 adults and a 6 year old, I asked what discount they offer for children , specifically my 6 year old. The lady asked the cafe manager who clearly did not understand why discount would be given so the lady explained a child would not eat as much . They only offered to knock off a couple of pounds unlike every other afternoon tea offering in Leighton buzzard that charges half. I didn’t bother going.

Lovely place for afternoon tea Best place in town for soup There soups are always great hot with fresh baked bread/rolls

This is always such a cheery place to be - on the first floor above a great eclectic shop with crafts and gifts below, the cafe has views out over the High street so you can see the architecture of the town and is usually bright and cheerful even on an overcast day.

This place is popular for a reason. For lunch, it is wise to book a table. The food is all fresh and home cooked and is reasonably priced. The ambience is lovely, as it is light and airy and the staff are really pleasant.

Friendly and attentive staff. Varied menu with daily blackboard choices. Good ambience and welcoming atmosphere.

Lovely little cafe serving a good variety of food and drinks. The hot chocolate was delicious, I had a tuna jacket potato and that was equally as good. Very impressed with the food and the price wasn’t too bad either. Service was average nothing to write home about. Would certainly return to room no 9 cafe.

My wife and myself often like popping in here because its upstairs away from the hub of town noise and no drafty doors opening and closing. The staff are always polite and as prompt as they can be. The food is always excellent and well presented. In a town with lots of eateries this is one of our favourites.

I've been a customer here for a number of years but my last few visits have been disappointing.

We visuted Room 9 recently. My wife had previously found the place on a solo shopping visit. Whilst there is a small street sign it is easy to miss, the entrance being through another shop and then up a steep staircase. Nice, friendly place and...

I went to Room No.9 a couple of time...I was delighted with their fantastic freshly baked scones, cakes, tea and cappuccino! Lovely location with lovely super staff! Extremely recommended !!!

took my sister here for afternoon tea for a birthday treat. The staff were very friendly and looked after our...

A lady in Leighton Buzzard town centre recommended this cafe, gave us directions to find it and what a gem of a cafe. Lovely hot hot chocolate and Latte, panini and smoked salmon sarndwich, it was busy and we had the last table so I suppose if you were a regular or knew of this place you could ring and book your table. Service was really good and our lunches were prepared fresh so a little wait but well worth it. Perfect lunch to cheer us up on a cold wet summer lunchtime! Above a lovely craft and gift shop. Lots of choices on the menu and cakes too.

Ha sido un tiempo que recuerden siempre que y ofrecen su mismo servicio peculiar. Si lo que quieres es la perfección. . Sin embargo, busca en otro lado. dudo que sería tan amable.

I have been here on several occasions and each time the food has been wonderful, it is often very busy and has a lovely down to earth, home-made feel about it. It is reasonably priced and has a good selection of food, the reason I am marking it down is purely the service. Every time I have been here it has taken at least five or ten minutes for someone to bring over a menu, let alone take an order. When we have asked to order having been left for some time we have been told (albeit, politely) to wait just a second (while they finish what they are doing, usually cleaning a table). The priorities are slightly in the wrong place here. But like I say, excellent food!

This shop is great for gifts. I've never failed to get a present in here when I need one. The staff are friendly and helpful and it's great to support local business. The cafe upstairs is lovely too, however it does get busy.

Lovely shop with so much variety of items for sale nice little cafe with polite service good food and drink

I'm not from Leighton Buzzard and found room 9 online after looking at pricier afternoon teas in Hertfordshire. The table was set up beautifully for when we arrived and tea was served quickly. We were able to select any hot drink from the menu and they accommodated my 5 month old without any fuss. The selection of homemade sandwiches, scones and cakes were delicious and we took home what we didn't eat. They also accommodated our 2 food allergies wonderfully. The price is so cheap for the quality you get it's unbelievable. I'm a regular afternoon tea goer and would expect to be spending £20-25 a head I will definitely be making another trip here! I've already told all of my friends about it.

Absolutely love Room No.9, in fact I'm going there for lunch tomorrow! The food is delicious, staff excellent and the gift shop is fabulous. Well done Caroline and team!

This is a lovely place to have lunch. The menu has quite a variety and also a blackboard with the days specials.This cafe is very easy to miss as its upstairs of Room No 9 gift shop at the bottom end of town.I advise you to book a table if your going to have lunch as it's a very small place and gets busy very quickly.Just like a old fashioned tea shop.

Small and cosy place to have tea and crumpets mid morning. All sorts of food on offer throughout the day. Specials look special too. Friendly and helpful staff. Also a lovely shop downstairs to browse. Love it!!

Leighton Buzzard has more hair dressers than anywhere else on the planet. But here are also a lot of interesting places to drink tea, coffee and enjoy something delicious. Room Number 9 never disappoints and has friendly helpful staff.You may notice that there's also a fabulous shop full of things you can't resist downstairs.

Upstairs tearoom.Friendly service,nice food.Service a little slow when busy.Coffee could be served a little hotter to last longer.On the whole pleasant experience.

I often eat here for lunch when I'm working in the area. The food is fresh, homecooked and of a very high quality. Friendly atmosphere - sometimes need to share a table as it's so busy. Booking recommended f you have limited time.

Room No.9 is my favourite place to visit for breakfast lunch or afternoon tea in town. It is the perfect place to catch up with friends or for me a great way to treat my staff whilst catching up with work. A particular favourite is the 'Room No.9 Breakfast' which is a treat on a saturday when hubby and I escape for a break. Lyn's special pate is gorgeous and I always have it when its on the specials board. The staff are friendly, attentive and always so helpful. I love to shop downstairs too, theres always wonderful gifts for all occasions, stationery, clothes and accessories galore. If I've had a difficult week this is my go to place, i always leave with a smile and feel contented after a chat with lovely staff or the owner. I would thoroughly recommend, call and book ahead for lunch or on saturdays, in case they are fully booked, its a popular place for lunch. xx

Such a lovely friendly atmosphere and welcome that it is the perfect place for a regular coffee rendezvous .

Went here for afternoon tea with some friends, one of my friends was late and they were quite understanding about it , the food was excellent and very good value for money we even brought doggy bags home as were too many sandwiches to eat but would rather have that than not enough like some places you go for afternoon tea. Was set out all pretty with china and flowers on the table , all in all i have been there 3 times this year for afternoon tea and will definately go back next year

I live in the north of England, but my family live in Leighton Buzzard. Every time I come home I insist on a trip to Room No. 9 as the cakes can't be beaten and I love the rummaging around the wonderful gifts and craft items downstairs after we've had a cup of something. This time around I went with my grandfather who has been going since it opened I found out (over our delicious lunch). For dessert we shared a slice of coffee cake and a slice of bread pudding which were excellent (as always).I honestly can't rave about this cafe enough, as everyone I take with me is just as smitten with it as I am.When you go (I say when as this cafe should never be an if) I highly recommend the minted pea and feta soup followed by the coffee and walnut cake!

I was shocked and horrified when three of us lunched in here today. We booked a table for 1pm and arrived 12.50. We ordered a chicken and avocado salad, omelette and salmon sandwich. When the chicken meal eventually arrived 20 minutes later it was just lettuce and a few sprigs of cress as the salad part and at over £8 I thought it rather underwhelming.I mentioned this to the waitress. Next, the cook came storming out asking what the problem was. She said she was busy as it was just herself working and had a very arrogant and crass attitude. I said I was leaving and not paying. On the way out she came out again, waving a kitchen utensil saying I was rude and shouted at me to 'fxxx off' in full view of the restaurant.The owner tried to apologise and asked the cook to apologise but she refused!Needless to say, I certainly won't be setting foot in that establishment again!Enter at your peril!!

A great little gift /art/café shop it has it all . A wide range of upmarket gift ideas and art/crafting supplies with a café upstairs . Has an oldy worldy feel to the place and the staff are always polite .

Having been a regular at Room No 9 for a long time now the quality and choice of food is always to a high standard from the many specials right down to the baked beans on toast!.Coffees and cakes are nice too. Steep stairs to get to it from the back of the shop but well worth the effort.. :-)Advise to book in advance as it gets busy

Nice place for lunch. Not so good if your disabled as its upstairs. Tables very close so it feels very small.

I had the pleasure of eating in this cafe this week and thoroughly enjoyed the savoury tart from specials board. Had a lovely chat with the staff and finished my lunch with a lovely slice of cake and cappuccino. The shop downstairs is packed with goodies too, owner even searched her selection of diaries to find a match to my old academic one, its beautiful. I left every items on my wish list and a gift for my newborn great nephew too. Fabulous trip. xx

Leighton buzzard has lots of little cafes but this is a personal favourite. Upstairs from a shop of the same name, it's smallish, about 9 tables, but worth a wait if they're busy. Do take bookings as well. The menu isn't huge, breakfast until 11.30, then sandwiches, jackets, omelettes, salads, Welsh rarebit etc. And very nice looking cakes though I haven't tried them. Specials are often a good bet, had a sublime Cullen skink last winter - best I've ever tasted. Service friendly and efficient, but the main event is definitely food, from a small kitchen with a large hatch so you can see how it's done. Recommended.

I have visited this small cafe on several occasions, with friends, family and kids and I am never disappointed. Friendly efficient service, lovely freshly baked cakes and perfect brunch and lunch menus, that make it difficult to choose! I will keep going back!

It has been some considerable time since writing review about Room no 9. My wife and I are regulars and it's fair that we never over dose anywhere with reviews. However it is worth sharing why we always return - still quirky, they are always friendly, welcoming and willing to accommodate. The last few weeks Kippers have occasionally been on the Saturday breakfast menu - what a treat. While they are not everyones cuppa, they are a welcome alternative to the standard offer you see in many cafes.We will keep returning, the staff do remember you and will have a chat as well as serve a homemade experience.

Lovely little cafe, fantastic cake, great specials, delicious food, charming decor. I've eaten here many times since I moved to the area and I have never been disappointed.

Found on the first floor of a stationary/crafts shop, Room No.9 is not the easiest place to find, and doesn't have that many seats, but it is a great bolt-hole. Booking is advised, especially for lunchtime but, if you can get a seat, this is a great place for coffee and cake (of which there is always a tempting selection of!The staff are efficient and friendly, and the menu is pretty standard, but using above-average ingredients and prepared with noticeable care and attention.

A nice friendly place to eat, something that Leighton buzzard is lacking, I often go and enjoy it, the food is tasty and the service is of an average speed.

Room 9 has a wide range of materials for craft work including a good selection of paints, brushes and other art requirements. There are also fashion items and an upstairs cafe which serves refreshments.

I come here again and again with all of my family. The food and service is brilliant at very reasonable prices. We had a delicious Cullen skink on my last visit and the brownies are always amazing! I would definitely recommend it for anyone, though I should note that it is upstairs and there is no lift.

Great place for a quick coffee or a longer meal. happy chatty staff...bright décor and reasonable prices. Loyalty points awarded...gorgeous cake and scones as well.

Always charming it's worth the effort - we comeTime time time again. A little quirky somewhat quaint it does the business as a great cafe with wonderful coffee.

This tea room has to be the best around. The food is all home cooked and as a vegetarian, there is enough choice for me, unusual in Bedfordshire in general. Staff are warm, pleasant and helpful with nothing being too much trouble. The only drawback is that I find it difficult to leave without buying something in the shop downstairs! Too many lovely things.

Unhelpful staff who just sit behind the counter.The floor as you go in is slanted and if you are not careful could trip you up. My 2 year old granddaughter tripped and fell, ending up very upset and crying. Not one member of staff got up to see if she was ok or even mentioned the fall.Very overpriced, which is a shame as some of the stuff in there is lovely.Will deffo NOT be going back in there again.

Delightful tea-room hidden above a comprehensively-stocked art/craft shop. Helpful, cheerful staff, quick service, light food; an excellent place for a 'breather' while shopping our touring. Very clean, good value tea-room!

At the bottom of the High Street, near Church Square and the Bus Stop, you will find a charming little shop selling art supplies and pretty gifts. But the best is yet to come, venture upstairs and you will find a light bright contemporary space, offering tea's, coffees, scrummy cakes and lovely light lunch items. Although the location may sound a little obscure, they have a loyal following and are often full up. Well worth a visit.

What a fabulous afternoon tea we had today, the table looked great as we arrived and we were treated to lovely dainty sandwiches and gorgeous cakes. What a great selection, so delicious, thank you ladies xx

This is my favourite meeting place for friends in town, The cafe is upstairs and an amazing shop below, with gifts for the home, clothing, bags, jewellery, stationery and art supplies. I never fail to find birthday gifts for friends or a little treat for myself. I even get supplies for work too. The menu is incredibly varied, you can have a quick cuppa with cake or have a lazy or working lunch (best to book at peak times). The staff are so friendly and helpful. Brightens my day just visiting.

My husband and I went for lunch after visiting the Tuesday market. It was a spur of the moment decision, and little did we know how fortuitous it would be. My husband chose an asparagus and Parma ham tart and salad. I chose Cajun chicken, and mango salad with lime and coriander dressing. We have eaten at this establishment before and have never been disappointed, but today the food was truly memorable.

We had a reservation for two, we were slightly late to start with,when we got there our table was waiting for us.The service was fantastic, friendly, and unlike many places where you are constantly pestered with are you ok, are you all done , they were great, take as long as you like and when you want something just ask for it!! The food was fantastic, we had their breakfast and their scrambled eggs with salmon. Both were great!! Best breakfast in a long long time. Highly recommended! We be going back many times.

Went to Room No9 for lunch today. Next in line for a table and they gave it to the people behind us in the queue. Explanation, they were waiting down stairs not in the queue. As much as this is our no 1 lunch stop, this was not on and we went to Sorrelli next door.

I go on here with my ten year old daughter on Saturday afternoons. It has a nice atmosphere and the staff are very friendly, the tea and cakes are always very nice.

I visited this place for brunch on Saturday morning. The café had a lovely atmosphere and the staff were friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Room No. 9 Breakfast and was not disappointed. The portion size was good and the food was of a high quality and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this café.

I quite often pop in here for a coffee, or lunch, either alone or with friends. It's always friendly, service and food are both good. Can get a bit noisy with "ladies who lunch" so I wouldn't choose it for a tete-a-tete!

Why three quirky ratings, because room number 9 is worth it. We keep coming back, we always enjoy the experience, the atmosphere and the service. After a while, staff remember you and treat you with friendly courtesy.Everything is worth eating, meals, breakfast and cakes. The coffee is exceptional and by the far some of the best coffee we can find in any cafe. Nearby is a famous chain cafe which we do use when we are not in the area. A realistic comparison is the coffee at Room No.9 is far superior and worth trying. They do have some little oddities, some of the young staff can be confused by simple instructions. But if you get over this you can see why we like to return most Saturdays and occasionally bring friends.

First time visiting Room No. 9 which is situated above a gift shop. Good selection of meals, and cakes. Coffee was good, and I ordered a panini. Very pleased to find that it came with a lovely side salad, and a large portion of crisps. Filling in the panini was generous. Staff were pleasant. Started to get quite busy as it was lunchtime, and I think it is quite popular. Enjoyed my lunch and will definitely return, perhaps to sample the cakes! Toilet facilities are available downstairs at the back of the gift shop.

Great place to meet friends or visit alone always made to feel welcome. Love the gift shop downstairs, so much to see.

This café never fails to disappoint! There is always a great atmosphere in this busy, little café. I always look forward to eating here with my parents and the shop downstairs is full of wonderful gift ideas - I find it impossible to walk out without buying something! I enjoyed a delicious carrot and ginger soup this weekend and we were served by a lovely, smiley waitress. The cakes are always very enticing so make sure that you leave a little room..!

We are back here again, one tries to avoid posting to often about somewhere. But sometimes you just have to do it. I suppose we come for the entertainment as much as the ambience. The male waiter in question from our last post still struggles with the basics. But once you get over the fact that he cannot remember that you come here nearly every week and make the same reservation in the same name. Then you are onto a winner.The coffee remains outstanding and my wife and I like playing poached egg roulette. Some weeks we get luscious yolky yummy joy. Other weeks the poached egg is masquerading as its near boiled cousin.We like it here, its great value and in our lives it has become an island of sanity and routine in our otherwise demanding existences. The shop is worth a mooch and the owner knows who you are. Maybe some of the waiting staff will realise that we also play the 'do you want milk' game, as we always ask for our coffee black.

The only problem with Room 9 is that you meet too many of your friends there! It's a great little cafe upstairs in a great gift shop. Heaven really.

My Mum, two sons and I went to Leighton Buzzard this weekend for a look around and came upon Room No 9. The shop downstairs had lots of lovely items (clothes, gifts, cards, hats, etc) and we were very impressed with the art shop at the back of the store. The tea room was fantastic and the staff made us very welcome. Just stopped for a cuppa and some cake, but we'll definitely be back!

The cakes, tea and coffee are exceptional. The Welsh rarebit is made from a very bland cheese and is a bit disappointing. Some of the staff order you to "enjoy" when they deliver your food which is a bit annoying. Generally though it's all good.

Yes, this is a quirky little café. It is above a gift shop come art shop. We found it by accident and noticed there was a café above the shop. Definitely worth a look as the generous serving of goats cheese on the salad I had was lovely. The cakes look good to.

Over the last few years this place has become a regular Saturday haunt. A little island of quirky sanity in this mad world. The coffee is better than any costabucks and the food whilst sometimes hit and miss is pleasant.So long as you dont confuse the male waiters with complex instructions (like wanting no milk with coffee) you are onto a winner here.

Quite liked it as a peaceful friendly upstairs room for a snack lunch. Tasty and reasonable value. Makes a change to find a town centre snack/tea shop type place where you are not behind plate glass at street level feeling like you're in a goldfish bowl.

Stumbled in here this afternoon for a late snack lunch. Half full and light open predominantly white setting. A few specials and predictable regulars. No pressure and thank heavens no musak. About £14 for one course including a drink,total for the two of us. Fairly bland rare giftie shoppie downstairs lifted slightly by some art supplies. Beware steep stairs and downstairs wc.

Lots of people don't realise there is a tea room upstairs at Room No9 - it is a well kept secret but do pop along. They do coffee, lunch and tea with a range of home cooked dishes all in a quaint little upstairs room.

I have been to Room No 9 a few times for lunch. The baked potatoes at £4.50 are expensive and the cheese that is used is tasteless. My husband had the welsh rarebit which was equally as bland. The service is good but the food just does not inspire.

I visit this cafe regularly and its a great place to meet friends. A lovely menu is complimented by friendly staff and wonderful cakes. They also do half size cakes - a great idea if you are watching your waistline or your budget!

lovely little gift shop selling all sorts of interesting things, they also have a lovely tea room upstairs that serves delious light lunches and afternoon tea, well worth a visit.

Browse around the gift and art shop and take a trip upstairs for a home cooked breakfast or meal, light snack or just tea and a piece of cake. Food is home made, good value, good quality and the staff are friendly. Tables are available to book in advance, very popular locally with shoppers.