Rose Buds Hitchin in Central Bedfordshire

It started well with a good selection on the menu. When we came to order our breakfast sandwiches my friend asked how much it would be to add an egg to her bacon sandwich, at which point the waitress advised that the prices on the menu had increased so weren't correct & could only say they had gone up by about 50p. On asking for a sparkling water she advised that had also gone up by 20p maybe 30p, these increases were due to the cost of living increase. When we questioned why the menus hadn't been updated she advised there were new owners & it hadn't been done yet but that there was a sign on the wall inside the shop advising of the price increase, we were sat outside but to be honest anyone entering the shop wouldn't have seen it as it would have been behind them. She then brought out the A4 sign. She also tried to find an updated menu which she couldn't find. Firstly I am sure this must be illegal to advertise one price & charge another & secondly a hand written note could have been added to the menu or a copy of the price increase attached to the menu which everyone would have seen. Maybe the new owners should hold fire on the price increase until new menus are available as it may save their reputation. The breakfast sandwiches were very tasty, however the 'glass' that accompanied the sparkling water was in fact a jar with a thread for a screw top. Some might call it funky but not to everyone's taste. Needless to say it wasn't used. There are standards which have to be met & the clear advertising of correct pricing is one of them. We are all effected by the cost of living crisis & on occasions when we do our bit to support local businesses we might be watching the pennies too.

First time eating at this cafe and I have to say the breakfast I ordered was very good. I have had lots of breakfast's in many cafe's and this rated up there with the best. Inside the cafe is very compact and our table was stuck right in a corner so perhaps not the best spot. The lady who took our order was very friendly and polite. We had a fairly lengthy wait for the food but as we weren't in a hurry it didn't matter. My friend and I both ordered a Full English breakfast. 2 very nicely cooked eggs, two thick bacon slices, a home made cheesy hash brown. 1 good quality sausage, a pot of beans. The only disappointment was the advertised grilled tomatoes turned out to be tinned chopped ones . We also had a slice of toast included. The price of £6.80 each was we thought very reasonable. Not sure how much the cups of tea were but the total bill came to £19.00. All in all we enjoyed our experience here and would return when in the area.

Went to Rosebud cafe and it cost £12.00 for 2 toasted teacakes and two coffees. Which I thought that was expensive.

Excellent breakfast yesterday. Freshly cookedGorgeous home made cake. Staff and owner so friendly would recommend 😁😁😁😁😁😁

I ordered a cappuccino with oat milk and when I got it I questioned whether it was; my friend ordered a latte and hers was frothier than mine. I explained that cappuccinos are usually a lot frothier and the waitress offered to add more froth ... her excuse was that the oat milk the boss buys doesn't froth well! Evidently he needs to purchase more appropriate ingredients. When it was returned, there was a bit more froth but it was ultimately still a milky coffee (not even a latte!) And had been spilled all over the saucer. I also ordered some toast with jam; on the menu it was £2.50. It also didn't mention butter. The toast arrived already buttered; luckily I'm lactose intolerant not allergic but certainly not as advertised. Then I go to pay the bill and I've been charged £4 for the toast! When questioned, the waitress just turned around and asked her boss to speak to me and he said they couldn't keep changing the menu with all the inflations. I stated that we should have been informed or at least a sign, at which point he pointed out an A4 piece of paper stuck on the wall inside with small print writing on. I'm not sure it would have been obvious even if we had sat inside, but we were sat outside so we definitely didn't see it! There was no apology given, and he repeatedly referred to me as "lovely" clearly in a condescending attempt to placate me. He then passed me off again to the waitress who charged me. I'm not one for making a scene, particularly in such a small space, and I wholeheartedly support local businesses but there's a line and they've crossed it. My friend enjoyed her latte and cake, so perhaps it is only the dietary restrictions and prices that are issues but I dont find it acceptable. In fact, the lack of clarity is quite possibly illegal. I shan't be returning.

Had to pop into town on Thursday (20/10/22) for a bit of shopping and has was still in town coming up to 3pm decided to have a bite to eat while waiting for my daughter to finish school. Right from the minute I picked up the menu I was made to feel welcome. The place was busy and the waitress was rushed but she still had time to have a joke and chat with the customers and made everyone feel very welcome. The food was simple but very well cooked. I had the veggie breakfast with hot chocolate and cream. It was well cooked and tasted delicious. While waiting for my food I was able to have a nice chat with the gentleman at the next table. I will definitely be going back as want to try their cakes as they did look yummy. This is how a place should be run even when busy and rush of your feet nothing is too much bother for the customer.

Our first visit to Rose buds - the people in this fabulous little tea shop are really lovely and helpful with an excellent range of cake! The Victoria Sponge was perfect. We will be going back.

After looking at the reviews was really looking forward to visiting. Both my cake and coffee were utterly tasteless

My wife and I had early breakfasts at Rose Budson Wednesday 14.09.22 - after an early start from home in Northants. We had seen very good recommendations on TripAdvisor - and our expectations were VERY well met! The welcome we received was warm and sincere. It took us no time at all both to opt for the "full English traditional" breakfast and 2 x coffees. The breakfasts were excellent: lovely sausages, great bacon, 2 x fried eggs, baked beans, cheese topped hash browns and granary toast - delicious! The fresh coffees were excellent, too :-) ! We were also very impressed by how our "host" [Terry] really looked after the couple on the table next to us, the lady of whom was already 7 months pregnant. Nothing was too much trouble as she was enabled to select anything she wanted individually.... and Terry even checked how well cooked she'd like the scrambled eggs.. ... such a really personal service! Overall, my wife and I really enjoyed our experience right from first saying "Hello". It was like popping into a friend's house! Our breakfasts were excellent, the value for money was very good indeed.... and I can't wait for my next work visit to Hitchin.... no guesses as to where we'll be headed! Thanks very much Terry (.... and Alison and I hope that the unfortunate burn on your hand recovers very quickly). We are both very happy customers.

Came in for breakfast this morning with my mum for the first time, well we have found our new place to eat! Could not fault the breakfast,fresh and super yummy! Can't believe it's taken us so long to come in. The staff were very friendly and chatty,great atmosphere! See you soon x

I rarely get to visit my family's home town of Hitchin, but when I do a visit to Rose Buds is a must. It is not just about the quality of service and food, which is always first rate, it is the immediate feeling of being welcomed that only the independents can genuinely offer. Sitting in a old world arcade it makes a change to sit and relax away from the bustle of everyday life.

Went here and the food was freezing (jacket potato). Also found a hair in my salad. Clearly defrosted potatoes. Bad service, knife and forks not provided until asked nor milk and sugar for coffee. Table dirty. Disgusting, don't eat here!!

excellent service great food I would recommend it to anyone and elisha makes a wonderful mint hot chocolate

I am shocked to see the other reviews as we had a horrendous experience here. 1. Service - Decent service. The lady serving us was nice, nothing of her fault. 9 out of 10 2. Waiting time - because they had 6 people behind the counter and the place is small, we waited way too long for a simple breakfast. 3 out of 10 3. Food quality - bad. Very bad food quality. Some items came out cold. I don’t enjoy saying this but most of the items seem to come from a cheap supermarket pack on sale. The tea is advertised as loose leaf tea, wherein in reality, they use teabags. The bacon and the sausages were not enjoyable whatsoever. The beans were cold and they taste like cheap canned beans. The only decent and enjoyable it seems to have been the halloumi. 2 out of 10 4. Ambiance - we’ve been upstairs. There are 3 tables squeezed between 2 fridges and a loo dor. I get that they want to be eclectic or whatnot. But that place is not enjoyable, especially when people are in and out of the toilet right next to your table. There are so many things and stuff squeezed in there, both upstairs and downstairs, that is really a true fire hazard. 1 out of 10 5. Cleanliness - dirty! All I can say is the place is not clean. The plate was dirty. The coffee mug was dirty. There’s nothing I can say. They need a good scrub. 2 out of 10 6. Price - cheap. This place is truly a definition of “you get what you pay for”. Overall experience. This is not a personal review and I truly hope that the owners will learn from this. Is a shame that the place is run as it is because the location is great and it could be a nice quirky cafe.

Great little cafe with a small upstairs seating area. Wonderful gluten-free options including sausages and two kinds of cafe.

This is such a great cafe. The food is amazing, the staff are lovely, it's spotlessly clean and very good value. A must-visit when in Hitchin

Despite having 4 staff behind the counter & one other table with customers, we waited 25 mins for two drinks. When an embarrassed waitress returned from her break & realised, she tried to negotiate a free drink from the owner, Terry, to be told no....

Went to hitchin first visit and found this wonderful cafe very busy which is always a good sign. Good food and coffee very friendly staff and hats off to the cook. A must visit for everyone

A Great British Traditional Cafe in the heart of Hitchin. Staff welcoming and friendly. Great food, Awesome Breakfast with a nice cup of tea. Just what I needed to set the day up. Family friendly great selection of food and cakes.

As regulars of this cafe, we chose to eat brunch here today. After ordering our food, it became clear that Chrirtmas music was playing. I happen to love Christmas, at Christmas. We wanted to talk about a recent bereavement, however, when we talked to staff...

Brilliant warm welcome. The waitress was super friendly & chatty. We had coffee & homemade cheese scones. Lovely hot coffee, light & tasty scones. Looking around us the food on other tables looked very tempting. I would highly recommend this little gem

My wife, myself and our younger son visited Rose Buds Cafe for our breakfast today. It was absolutely delicious and without a doubt the best breakfast that we've had in Hitchin. All of the staff were friendly and made us feel extremely welcome. Service was...

Lovely little cafe. Staff are always friendly. Reasonably priced and a good choice of cakes (the homemade Apple strudel is AMAZING)

Best cooked breakfast in Hitchin. Beautifully cooked, using fantastic ingredients (especially the sausage). Service fab too.

Food was delicious! Staff is really friendly ☺️ I really recommend this place for breakfast and coffee!

We were recommended to try this cafe and were very impressed. The food was delicious and the service was superb. When we paid, we bought 2 slices of cake to take home. We cannot wait to visit again.

We chose to eat inside but the downstairs seating was almost full so we went upstairs. Most welcoming!

Took my mum here today doe a gorgeous afternoon tea We are so pleased that we found this gorgeous cafe which offers VERY friendly service and thank.enal home baked and FRESH food .. Nothing was too much bother foe anybody there and the owners were...

The best place for brekkie in Hitchin. Delicious veggie options and even though they made a mistake with my daughters order, it was rectified straight away. Friendly staff and a lovely family feel.

We visited today with friends mostly due to the good trip advisor reviews and the fact that it normally looks busy when we walk past. When we got there we sat on a table outside, it was nice enough if a little cramped - the...

We stopped in Hitchin for lunch on a long car journey. We tried Rose Buds because of its high TA rating. Big mistake unfortunately. 3 out of the 4 things we ordered were completely different to description on menu (eggs fried not scrambled, sausages when we asked for bacon etc) The worst being a combo of cheese toastie, with sweet onion chutney a bad fried egg plonked on top and a spoon full of mustard on the side! I actually ordered the French toastie (ham & mustard) but figured they made me the wrong one and stuck the mustard on when they realised. All the food & drinks were well below average standard (instant coffee, cheap bread etc) and we really regret stopping here instead of some of the other lovely looking places in the village. The owner did send me another toastie even though I insisted I did not want one because I had eaten mine. And did discount our meal slightly. However instead of just apologising for the mistakes he blamed the poor boy taking the order, poor show.

Delicious homemade cakes (Victoria sponge for the winner) and a perfectly brewed pot of tea brought to the table, a great way to end a day of walking around Hitchin town.

Went here for lunch. There was plenty of options on the menu. The food was lovely and well presented. The staff was friendly and welcoming.

We hadn’t been to Rose Buds for a while and having been, can’t think why! While our grandson slept we popped in for refreshments and a yummy bacon sandwich. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and attentive. Complete with rain predictions! The place was very clean, the food first rate and the prices reasonable. Well worth a visit, we certainly won’t leave it as long next time.

We went to this place off chance. Had a nice traditional breakfast. Staff were excellent food was a little while as busy, egg dryish, cold plate food just warm. Coffee good. Good atmosphere though. Average to be honest at £15 for 2 of us about average for Hitchin.

Warm n welcoming...Terry is lovely, makes a lovely cuppa Fresh homemade cakes are lush definitely the coffee n walnut mmmmm

My favourite cafe when shopping in Hitchin. The staff are really friendly and that helps to generate a good atmosphere. The home cooked food is fresh, beautifully prepared and the options cover all tastes. Lunches are especially good and it’s a good tip to get there early as there’s a limited amount of seating inside and it has become a popular destination for both visitors and those who work in town. When the weather is friendly, there’s also seating outside, in the arcade.

Staff very friendly and welcoming - excellent home cooked food and very clean premises, with friendly accommodating staff

This cafe doesn't have loads of seating and the downstairs area was quite cold because the door is always open due to the serving staff going in and out to serve customers outside. There's a decent range of food on the menu but the cake portion was quite small.

Snug cafe away from the crowds. Really Friendly staff, a great place for a light lunch. Can get crowded, which is a good sign, but i would recommend going early or later to miss the rush

Really lovely atmosphere, staff and food. Great value for money, especially with the location. Would support this local business over a chain any day! We enjoyed our veggie and regular English Breakfasts and pot of tea.

We visited based on the reviews here and were not disappointed. Food was freshly cooked and high quality and service was friendly and fast. Will be going back.

homely atmosphere, nice smiley staff. cosy, not much leg room, but okay for a short visit, if sitting indoors.

Always come here when in Hitchin but after today not sure we will return.

Came in today with my friends, what a lovely place with awesome food! Very cheerful staff, cosy atmosphere and well priced menu. I shall be visiting again soon.

What as lovely little cafe, great good and lovely staff. The food is prepared fresh so it is always pipping hot and lovely.

I have always really liked popping into Rose Buds on a Friday or Saturday morning. Always freshly made and always with a chat and a smile. Can't fault it.

Me, my husband and my daughter were having a tough weekend and our late lunch at Rosebuds Cafe really cheered us up. The manager or owner was so friendly to us and incredibly welcoming to our 8 month old: we felt really wanted & valued. The food is excellent value and delicious, cooked fresh & so tasty. The scrambled eggs were done to perfection! Owner gave our daughter a little Christmas biscuit and told us how much he loved babies in highchairs visiting his cafe. The tea is also Yorkshire tea and made perfectly - important to get the tea right! ☕ Will be back again very soon.

Had a fabulous breakfast on Sunday morning. Beautiful decor and you could see everything being cooked and washed up straight away. Very clean and the staff were friendly. The owner took time to greet us and bid us farewell which was a nice touch.

Great food, homecooked with good produce, very friendly staff. Highly recommend. Quirky feel. Good prices

We visited Rose Buds for the first time today and were really impressed by it.

A very nice setting, good value and selection and friendly and helpful staff. Definitely pop in for a cuppa, a sanwich or a slice of cake!

Just popped in here for a quick lunch, it’s quite a big airy place on a very busy road. But it’s obviously popular with the locals as we had the last available table. There’s a small area for children with a few toys to keep them occupied.we both ordered a chibutta roll warmed up, and 2 coffees. We waited a while, then a young man came to our table to say they’d run out of sausages, so my husband had a bacon one. When they came they were well presented and warm. All served on a mixture of China (different). Reasonably priced.

I visited here with my husband for lunch back in February. Sadly I haven't had the chance to revisit, that's not to say that I wouldn't. The menu is vast, the staff were super nice and the decor chintz. Both our lunches were good value and delicious. Definitley recommend a visit.

Great coffee and pastries, they know how to make good cappuccino fresh food and fast service well done

Friendly greeting on arrival, very accommodating to children with colouring books on offer and a lolly after we ate. Excellent menu options and lovely homemade cakes atop the counter. Very reasonable prices and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended

Cannot praise this Cafe and Tearooms enough, their food is always good quality and the portion size just right. Service is quick and friendly. One thing I do really praise is that they have light mayonnaise, I know that to some people this is irrelevant but when you are watching what you eat, light mayo is a good option to serve. Thank you

Popped in for lunch after reading good reviews and pleased I did! This place is totally cute, beautiful looking cakes on display and sweet floral crockery. My latte even came with a heart shaped home made biscuit! I had an open ciabatta and it was yum. Smiles and attentive staff made it even better. 100% recommended!

This is our first time in Hitchin and wow what a Start. We ate here on Sunday lunch and the place was moderately busy. The staff were amicable. The menu was well varied and the prices were exceptionally reasonable. My triple decker chicken sandwich was nice. Overall, there are no problems with this place. To improve maybe they could invest in Fans for the hot weather!

We have been to rose buds a number of times over the past few years It is a really lovely little cafe. We have always had excellent service and made to feel very welcome. Dogs are made to feel as welcome as their owners ( sitting outside of course- still under cover in an arcade). Everything is freshly made and very good value for money. Well worth a visit if you are in Hitchin.

Always a warm and friendly cafe, the food is always great too and very reasonably priced, they look after my dear Dad when he goes in there. Always support the local businesses rather than the chain🙏🏻👍

Drove to Hitchin to try Rose Buds on the strength of their Tripadvisor reviews - was not disappoint! Staff was all very friendly, and the food was delicious! I had their homemade Coronation Chicken sandwich which was fantastic (just a little kick, really really nice) a small orange chocolate bundt cake and a nice strong cup of tea. Everything is served on nice bone china too. Wasn't too expensive either - sandwich and a cup of tea will set you back about £6. I'm originally from Canada and I'd lived in Spain and in the UK and this is my very tripadvisor review so I hope that says something about how good it was!

Met a friend for a late lunch here. Staff so warm and friendly. Coronation chicken sandwiches were delicious as was the gorgeously moist and creamy lemon curd cake. Great value for money. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

First time visiting this cafe, the food and the service is excellent. 5 Star highly recommended xx👍

Love the full english at this place! Definitely the place to go for value and quality. Everything included, good strong cuppa, toast (and marmalade if required). All this with friendly staff too!!

I came here may bank holiday Saturday for lunch when chilli bs were closed for the weekend. It was my first time and it was disappointing. The staff seemed very stressed and one lady in particular was quite rude to a table next to us who asked for crisps with her sandwich which the menu said it should come with! It was a hot day but still no need to be rude! When my food arrived (chicken and pesto panini) there was hardly any chicken in it. I was hungry afterwards. It is reasonably priced but I would rather pay more for more filling.

Have been here many times before and loved it. Two of us popped in on a Saturday afternoon. We didn't realise it was shortly before closing time and it would have been nice to have been told that instead of just being told only drinks and cake served now. Tea not the best and not nice when staff packing up around you. We would have gone elsewhere if they said closing soon. My sister who had not been there before said well not very friendly are they. Had to agree and a shame after previous visits.

A perfect sized and very tasty breakfast accompanied by a very nice pot of tea. The staff are as nice as the food, highly recommend for a nice breakfast.

Monthly visit for a breakfast. Always a fast, friendly service, catering for gluten free, with seating inside, or outside in the Arcade.

We had the Breakfast and pot of tea, food great, staff very friendly and helpful, we just had to take a couple of cake slices with us for later yummy

Went the other day for a saturday breakfast with the family. Lovely food which came out hot, good service and beautiful interior with lots of seating. Wide selection of cake which i thoroughly enjoyed! Definitely come again :)

Came a cross this little gem. Wobderful find. Fresh cooked food in front of you. Fair trafe coffee as well Great staff and service. Lovely selection of food. And Home made cakes to die for. Defo be back Keep up the good work 5 stars

On a wonky table which wasn’t addressed. The waitress dealing with us was quite curt. The high chair offered to use was filthy and needed a good clean before being used. My cappuccino was essentially a white coffee. My focaccia was superb, but my daughters...

a lovely vintage café and tearoom, good for me as I can not have gluten also nice out side eating area in a interesting arcade. Food lovely nice big bit of cake

First visit to Hitchin and we loved this lovely town. We needed some lunch and found this café by chance. What drew us in was the “5” top hygiene rating and the sound of the specials on the board outside which sounded great but just...

Been visiting here since it opened Always made to feel very welcome. Good is so fresh and freshly cooked. Avery one will always go the extra mile. All the specials are so tasty and home made cakes are wonderful. Terry who runs Rosebuds is always...

Rose Buds is a lovely cafe, small & cosy but with an upstairs to create more seating, it’s a hidden gem tucked away down the arcade. The food is fresh and tasty and so reasonably priced - breakfast there is delicious. Tried the Victoria sponge...

My home town but left 40 years ago so when visiting family it is always an opportunity to check out restaurants and old pubs in town. This café always appears popular with outdoor seating under cover in the arcade area for those warmer days but...

Had heard good things, but unfortunately not a great experience. We ordered two drinks and a piece of cake. Drinks arrived, no cake! Reminded them about the cake. It was cut and left on the side, eventually arriving with us. Cake and drinks where okay....

This is a great place for breakfast. They serve up high quality food, hot and fresh, and are keen and polite, careful to get orders just right, Prices are really reasonable. The cakes on the counter are also wonderful. We buy and take them away...

After seeing good reviews for Rose Buds, we travelled to Hitchin this morning. Hubby had a full english and I had a triple decker breakfast sandwich both with a cup of tea. Tea arrived with a little heart shaped biscuit. Food is freshly cooked after...

Delightful, took me back to my childhood, loved the interior colours had a Very country feel all pastels. All the teapots lined up , and the proper China cups and saucers, side plates all different patterns abousolutly delightful.

I came here yesterday with a friend after hearing great things! It didn't disappoint. I'm currently doing slimming world and wasn't sure what to have off the menu. I asked if I could make my own breakfast and the waiter kindly said it wasn't a problem. I had beans, tomatoes, bacon and a fried egg along with a latte. Once I paid I asked how much oil they used for the fried egg and bacon and the gentleman at the till said they use NONE! whaaaaaat?! tasted amazing and you use no oil?! such great news for someone who struggles going out for breakfast. If you're a hater of oily breakfast, or like myself are on a diet, I would definitely recommend. The rest of the menus look fab, with different sandwiches and cakes. Looking forward to returning. Thank you!!

Excellent Sunday morning brekkie, service cheerful and quick. Dog friendly in the charming outside seating area.

Soggy muffins and cut-price sausages.

Visiting family nearby and decided to have breakfast in Hitchin. Found Rose Buds and was not disappointed. Lovely staff. Tea & coffee served with a heart shaped biscuit while deciding on what breakfast to have. It was our Anniversary so the biscuit seemed perfect. Breakfast was great. Sausage and bacon so tasty. All the food looked lovely. If you're in Hitchin you've got to visit Rose Buds. Can't wait for our next visit.

4 of us visited the new rose bud cafe that has recently opened in Shefford, we all ordered the drake breakfast which was 6.90, when it was brought out to us firstly it was cold and secondly they messed up on one of the orders so We had to wait for them to sort this which made the breakfast stone cold!! The staff where not very welcoming and friendly and seemed they didn't no what they where doing. We had to wait a while for someone to come over to take our order which wasn't a good start. They also let dogs come in the cafe which I think is bad, especially when they serve food!! We was really disappointed because we had been looking forward for it open and was hoping to make it a weekly visit but this definitely won't be the case.

High expectations due to reviews on here, but underwhelmed. Very cramped and dangerous stairs. Quite honestly I'd go to one of the other cafes nearby again.

We visited this tea room for the first time and were very impressed. Delicious sandwiches, freshly made including the egg mayo. Fabulous coleslaw. And very friendly people. Highly recommended.

Situated in The Arcade and despite the snugness of the interior there are several tables outside under cover which are ideal unless it is bitterly cold. I have used the cafe on various occasions over the years and have always received efficient and polite service. I wouldn't say the portions are huge but that suits me fine as I would much rather have quality over quantity. This is not to say they are small plates but the breakfast consists of a good variety of items nicely cooked and not just filled with beans or chips. Definitely one of my cafes of choice in Hitchin.

Come here with my 4 year old. Always a warm welcome upon entering no matter how busy they are. Great selection of vegetarian options and a decent children's menu. Can't wait to come back!

Been here several times and never been disappointed. By far one of the best places to eat in hitchin. Reasonable prices and fresh quality food made to order. Try it for yourselves.

My first morning in the UK called for a good English breakfast - bacon sandwiches and a strong cup of tea in China cups! Just the job!!

Found this place by chance and what a fantastic find. Not large but just so good. A good menu but i would recommend the breakfast sandwiches. My partner had a bacon sandwich and i had the breakfast triple decker. Both were made fresh and we had an excellent cup of tea to wash it down.Staff were really nice - friendly and happy to help. Would nost definitely recommend this place.

I've Eaten here on a number of occasions. Breakfast. Lunch. And Afternoon tea & Cakes Everything is freshly cooked or made to order right in front of you. The breakfast is the best in Hitchin by far. The lunch selection is top drawCakes are as fresh every day. And lots of choice at the weekend. Harley is a lovely person who goes that extra mile for you ( every time ) It's a real pleasure to visit Rose BudsKeep up the good work

Went here with my friend for lunch last weekend for the first time. What a great find! We sat upstairs and the decor inside was vintage mismatch and cosy. We were pleasantly surprised at the low prices on the menu and the food was really tasty too! Didn't try the cakes but they looked delicious, go and visit if you can.

I'm vegetarian. And walk past this place very often. There's a strong smell of bacon from outside as you walk by. My friend suggested we shared lunch there and we went upstairs. It was BRILLIANT!! Super food, great veggie options I had the most delicious home made soup. Massive hot pot of tea too. I'm coming back the rest of the menu and cakes looked fab. Thank you fir such a friendly welcome.

Was in Hitchin looking for a breakfast that wasn't from a "Chain coffee place" and stumbled across Rose Buds Hitchin. What a find!!! really lovely. Fresh food. Super friendly people who work there and cheap! what more could you want. Will definitely return and recommend to local people. Fab. Thanks for a wonderful breakfast and gluten free cake! yum :-)

Visited with a friend, had coffee, breakfast and cake. All were absolutely lovely! Staff are so friendly and efficient. Food is all prepared fresh. Best breakfast and cake in town!!

If l was at home this is how l like my food. Well prepared and what l call proper food with good service. The coffee and cake is good and a freindly service. Never had to complain about anything and such good value.