Street Cafe in St Albans

I went here for lunch with my daughter and grandson. The food was delicious, the service was amazing and the place is spotless - Will definitely be going again

Not being local and looking for somewhere to break our journey I followed the good reviews to the StreetCafe. We parked in the multistorey and then walked to the cafe which was just on the corner of the junction. My husband had pulled pork burger and i had an omelette. All cooked well and very tasty. Coffee and tea were lovely. Rounded off meal with a slice of carrot cake. Very nice. No booking. We were there on a busy Sat afternoon and people were queueing but no one had to wait very long. Staff very efficient.

What a great place! Popped in here for brunch. Served immediately with a smile when we went in and seated on a lovely little table. I had an amazing hot chocolate and the hedonist breakfast. The breakfast was a wonderful mix of ingredients cooked to perfection. Friend had a huge pile of perfectly cooked bacon on a pile of pancakes with maple syrup all over them. For him, the little touch of hot milk to add to his coffee made a great brunch even better. The bill was very reasonable for the high quality and portion size. I highly recommend this cafe to anyone in the area. You won't get better.

This is by far my favourite place for coffee. My favourite place for soup my favourite place for beautiful salads. The cakes are amazing. In fact the food is so healthy you can have a little bite or you can have a feast. If you haven’t been there you need to go! I can guarantee once you’ve tried it you won’t stop going . Everyone that works there are so friendly it’s run like a happy family. Even if I don’t eat in there, I generally get a takeaway coffee every day I’ve never had a bad one .

Discovered this nice little place while strolling around St Albans post Xmas. Menu looked promising, so we ventured in. The staff were really helpful regarding my wife's food allergies and ensured that both she and I were able to enjoy a tasty, freshly prepared lunch. Street Cafe is a bustling but comfortable place to visit and the food was excellent, as was the friendly service. The prices are very reasonable and great value for the quality of the dishes prepared. We shall certainly be visiting again.

First time going to this cafe and was very surprised, lovely staff with great service and great menu and food well cooked and presented , will be back again

Oh. My. Word. Visited yesterday with family and had an amazing selection of properly home made cakes. Russian Honey Cake which I’d never before tasted but thought it’d be rude not to 😉. It was divine. Skilfully executed, rich honey flavour and, surprisingly not overly sweet; a scrummy Coffee and Walnut Cake, just like granny used to make and my daughter’s all time favourite, home-made Carrot Cake…what’s not to like. Complete with a really good (rich but not too bitter) double espresso macchiato made for a lovely treat. There was even that all important thick cookie milkshake for the pre teen. I know it’s renowned for its quality breakfasts and good food food but def a great spot for a sweet treat too. A lot to choose from and all delicious. I salute you Rita and team.

My daughter and I stayed in a nearby hotel and popped around to the street cafe every morning for the week to start our day. Food, drinks etc were always so tasty. Staff helpful and courteous. The cafe area and toilets were clean.

Had the most incredible ham and cheese omelette cooked in a different way…….. oven finished. Gorgeous with a couple of glasses of red wine. The perfect light lunch with such friendly girls serving!!!! We’ll definitely be back THANK YOU.

Freshly cooked breakfast (lots of choice), freshly squeezed oranges and great coffee...what more can you ask for? Staff were genuinely friendly and chatty - felt very welcome!

I had such a good experience. The staff were so friendly and the food was delicious. I recommend this place because you will not disappointed. It has everything you need.

Breakfast was excellent. Great poached eggs. Generous portion of mishrooms. V.good coffee and lovely service.. Hubby had Porridge with home made granola and freshberries -delicious Comfortable lovely decor.

I went to the street CAFE on a very hot lunchtime I needed something really light only to find on the menu the most beautiful watermelon and feta salad it was absolutely beautiful. The service is amazing everybody is so friendly there. The coffee is by far the best in town. In fact every dish that was bought out around me looked so appetising and so healthy. Definitely my favourite place for lunch in St Albans.

This place is a delight to visit and have a cuppa. Pretty, near the main street. Friendly service and gluten free options. I have the best gf toast ever. Can't fault the food. Service prompt though the place is busy. Glad I went. The only con is there is only one toilet for patrons.

Excellent service friendly helpful staff food was delicious fresh the place is clean tidy you have a choice of indoor or outdoor sitting child animal adult friendly If you haven’t been you must go take away available as well

Decided to come here after seeing it from the street. Staff were all super friendly and accommodating. My friend and I both had the salt beef bagel special and it was delicious. 10/10 would recommend and would visit again if I’m in the area.

I have been coming to this cafe for some time now, though Covid restrictions have meant I haven’t visited for a while. Today I returned and am happy to say that it is just as good as ever. Although I have my favourites on the...

The place feels very homey since the first moment you walk in. The food is very tasty, I had shakshuka and my partner had a more traditional breakfast with eggs, avocado, a chorizo-like sausage, halloumi and a roasted tomato. Both were very good. Staff is...

The street cafe team are always brilliant and the food never fails to satisfy! They were full-on busy on Saturday market day but they kept their cool. Slight disappointment at not being able to have our fave bacon sandwich on sour dough was soon forgotten...

The perfect BLT on sourdough and a foamy cappuccino for a mid morning fuel stop hit the mark. Attentive staff despite being very busy.

Having walked past several times I took some visitors for breakfast. The brunch options were varied to suit everyones needs. The Hedonist breakfast was absolutely fantastic, great portions , it beat me ! Others had the veggie breakfast and Shakshuka, again great quality ingredients and...

Just away from the high, this lovely friendly little cafe, has some excellent well booked and presented breakfast/brunch offerings. Options to sit inside or outside. Would have no hesitation to use again.

It's on the pricier side, but you pay for the quality!! Had one of the best BLT's and Iced Lattes. Staff Isabella and Kascha (may have butchered the spelling) were super friendly and accommodating. Definitely check it out!

I visited the Street Cafe in St Albans for brunch. The stack of 3 Pancakes (served with Smoky streaky bacon and maple syrup) was very good (although more maple syrup would have been nice). My cappuccino was also very good.

A lovely warm and comforting soup with an excellent presentation. The taste was spot on for a vegetarian with the right balance of flavours with perfectly toasted bread. Loved the ambience and to top it all the friendly customer service could not be faulted. Have...

Fantastic bacon sandwich on crusty bread with melting butter and a steaming cup of tasty English Breakfast tea. What more do you need for Valentine's Day breakfast ? Always a cheery welcome here and top ingredients. Can't wait to go back to eating in after...

The Street Cafe has ticked every box for me with food .Yesterday I collected 4 different coffees to have in the snow and they were perfect.I was served with a big smile and warm welcome.It’s a MUST to try!!!! Thank you!! X

We’ve visited Street Cafe a few times in the past so decided to grab a takeaway full English as a lockdown treat and very glad we did! Service still excellent and the food was tasty with generous portions. Best place for breakfast in St Albans!

I went to have brunch and do some homework and was kicked out as they want people to eat, pay and go to let others come in. The way I was treated was awful. Never going back after being regular for 4 years! I am...

Love going to the Street Cafe for brunch or coffee and cake. The vegan choices are excellent and quality is great every time. Service is always friendly and helpful, and the team make us feel welcome. Cannot fault it - and always out first choice...

I'm a regular at Street Cafe, whether it be for a coffee & occasional slice of gorgeous cheesecake, on my own or with a friend or two, also for a breakfast or brunch, solo or with friends. Whenever I'm there I've received excellent service, with a smile, as well as delicious food. They're always happy to adapt their menu or specials to your dietary needs too. I really miss the staff & atmosphere, as much as my meals now we are in lockdown yet again & hope they will be able to open soon

There are plenty of cafes to chose from in St. Albans. What there aren’t plenty of are ones that match the quality of food, comfort & service to be found at Street Cafe. Tastefully decorated and always warm & inviting, the staff go out of their way to give you exactly what you want with a smile and nothing is too much trouble. The menu is great with everything you’d expect to find on a good cafe breakfast and lunch menu plus lots more. The cooked breakfasts and Caesar salads are two of my favourites particularly well executed here. The kids love their pancakes & milkshakes and there is always a mouth-wateringly fab choice of unctuous home made cakes. The icing on the cake is that they also happen to serve the best espresso in town....perfect with a little pastry at their comfy window seats. What’s not to like?!

I've started to have breakfast at the Street Cafe every Sunday now. The people working there are so welcoming and the food is absolutely great. They also welcome my dog with open arms which is a big bonus.Brunch, Lunch, Smoothies, coffee, cakes - everything is really well prepared and served with a smile. I've been ordering takeaway during lockdown to fight my Street Cafe withdrawal sadness

I love this cafe. Have been coming with my daughter for a couple of years for Saturday brunch. The staff know what we want even before we sit down and whilst very busy (as it’s popular) they are always attentive. We came back in September having not been since before lockdown and nothing had changed thankfully (except the Covid measures in place but we’re all used to that now). The veggie breakfast is one of the best I’ve ever had and never disappoints. The coffee is excellent. And I never have to tell my daughter to eat up as she just loves their food (and smoothies).

This little place is always busy. They make Delicious food, amazing cakes, great coffee. And the service is great. Highly recommend the place.

The street cafe has really good food!! Nice coffee! The hash browns were my favourite. Will return soon :)

One of my favourite places for breakfast or lunch in St Albans. The people are lovely and food is very good!

We fancied a change and stumbled across this cute little cafe. Both ordered the hedonist breakfast which was a really nice twist on a full English breakfast with halloumi, chorizo sausage and smashed avocado. Good service. Highly recommend.

We frequent Street Cafe very often as a family and it is always a good experience. The food is fresh and hot, doesn’t take a long time to be served, staff are always friendly and they have extremely generous portions. Only downside is parking can be a bit of a nightmare if you don’t happen to find a space in the car park!

I think the Street Café could easily become our “go-to” coffee shop when in St Albans City center. During the recent “Eat Out to Help Out” campaign I enjoyed a lovely full English breakfast with coffee and fruit smoothie, whilst sat outside in the morning sunshine reading the morning newspaper – it could hardly have been nicer.The large smoothie was large and good. The sourdough toast was exceptional and so was the service. I have since re-visited for coffee and morning pasty and again this was very good, although the brownie my son had was a bit dry.

I love this cafe. The food is delicious, fresh and generous portions - the service excellent and great atmosphere.

Visited with a vulnerable lady who understandably requested to sit in the outside area during this pandemic - it was COLD The staff were fantastic providing blankets for us to keep warm - along with great table serviceBrilliant service combined with excellent refreshmentsThank you

A voucher from the kids sent us off to Street Cafe for our midweek lunch. We loved it, cosy and friendly atmosphere, lovely staff and of course delicious food and lovely wine. Will definitely visit again some time soon

Popped in for a sneaky lunchtime treat. Self-indulgence on a rainy Friday lunch break. Buzzing with lovely atmosphere. V friendly staff. ‘Oeuf sur le plat’ was lovely. Excellent poached eggs and fantastic truffle oil. Only improvement would have been sour doe bread un-toasted. Better to absorb the amazing flavours. Great cake too. Recommend ++

Good choice of food, coffee good and hot. Partner would have preferred crispy bacon with pancakes-it was one big piece rather than perhaps 4 slim rashers. My eggs Benedict was lovely. Excellent service and quirky decor.

Visited for the first time today for afternoon tea. Slightly off the beaten track, but close to St Peter's Street and the market.Very friendly service, and a decent selection of cakes and pastries. Tea by the cup rather than a pot.The menu is reasonable, and the lunch menu looks tasty, with several vegetarian options.

Best brunch in St Albans. Amazing service always accommodating and perfect homemade food. Healthy options as well as treats. Amazing specials too. Good strong coffee! I recommend

Great find, an independent with good atmosphere and friendly service. It's not the largest so if you're a group you may have to wait for a table. Best flat white I've had in ages. For is very good, with a good range of menu for somewhere that's fairly small. Great pastries. It's a tiny bit pricier than your average but well worth it.

Walked in on a busy Friday lunch time, was really busy and we were lucky to have a free table by the window. I had warm goats cheese salad and my partner had full English breakfast! ( yes it was lunch time already and they serve it all day long! There is no place around where you could get breakfast at 2pm!)My salad was delicious, full of veg and goats cheese was very delicate and delicious. My partner's breakfast were very good too. Everything is freshly cooked. They also serve very nice coffee, unfortunately we didn't have space left for dessert, but we will definitely be back, because it really looks delicious. Place got really busy and people were queuing at the door but we didn't feel rushed. We will be back soon, great experience, lovely food and great service Thank you!

Street Cafe - St. AlbansYesterday we went to the Street Cafe in St. Albans..... What a lovely place to go for brunch/lunch. We were warmly welcomed and sat in a cosy corner or the restaurant. There was a large choice of food ranging from breakfast/brunch dishes to larger, main meal ones. Being a veggie.... there was a real variety of choices and even lots for vegans too. We opted for smashed avocado, poached eggs on sour dough and the pulled pork and bbq burger with fries..... all delicious. I would highly recommend the Street Cafe.... fab food and service. 10/10

I do prefer the independents over the mass uninspired menus of the high st. chains, and this place did not disappoint. In search of a late lunch I found this cafe on a pleasant sunny corner, just off the main drag. Bright, airy and very relaxed with seating options of stools at counters along the floor to ceiling windows or cafe style with up-cycled sewing machine tables, I opted for the latter. From the specials board I ordered the spicy carrot soup for starters. Served piping hot in a generous sized bowl and complimented with 3 thin slices of sourdough, just enough to mop up the moreish remains. This was followed up with Spaghetti Bolognese served with heaps of grated parmesan. Mouthful after mouthful of well flavoured tender beef that would have only been complimented deliciously by a full bodied Chilean Merlot had I not been driving... A fully satisfying lunch for around 15 quid. Recommended!

Came here for lunch, ordered a machiato, felt something in my mouth which was a dead fly. Sent coffee back and 2nd coffee the milk was sour.

I gave this place a second chance after a disappointing visit once before. Poached eggs on toast was a very thin single piece of toast and two over cooked eggs. All for £6.95. There are far better places for food and value in St Albans. I will not be returning.

Visited on Tuesday with a friend. She chose veggie, halloumi burger and sweet potato fries. I chose the vegan breakfast. We had lattes. Both came out piping hot, and were very welcome. Staff friendly and attentive, very smiley. My breakfast came out on a huge plate, being a fat greedy c*w, I managed the who plateful, really filling, fresh and well presented. Did find the avocado against the hot food strange, but I love avocado, so who cares. By the way the bread was beautiful! My pal said hers was absolutely delish. Highly recommend and will definitely be back. Would mention, be great if you had more vegan choices, but not a deal breaker. Well done. Lovely.

Was looking forward to going but very disappointed. 3 of us had hot meals that I can only assume were pre- cooked as came in record time when it was very busy as food was cold and not cooked( sausages , eggs!!) won’t be going back as better cafes that cook to order

I’ve been to a lot of highly reviewed cafes in St Albans and have mostly been underwhelmed. Street Cafe was a pleasant surprise!

Been here a few times, lovely breakfast home cooked plenty of choices for vegetarian and vegan and delicious. Also tried the soup at lunch and really good.

Popped into this lovely cafe on Sat 23rd with a mate. Straight away I was greeted by a lovely lady and handed a comprehensive menu. We sat down and ordered a flat white and a white Americano. We both commentated on how good the coffee was, not bitter but strong, just as we like it. Had a lovely lunch of a cheese and ham omelette with a side of baked beans. Very tasty!! We ordered another two coffees with a slice of homemade carrot cake and a slice of lemon drizzle cake, absolutely exquisite!!

I had a full English which was first rate. But plenty of other healthier brunch choices. Nice atmosphere but pretty small so time it right. Good quick service.

One of my work girls brought me here for a pit lunch stop. Fresh natural food with helpful staff to match. Amazing food!

Amazing food and Alcohol Cocktails. Lovely service. Relaxing atmosphere, good selection of music. I would definitely recommend this place!

I went to street cafe for food and I was amazed at how cool it was! All the staff were really nice and my meal was served quickly. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

I visited this Cafe for Sunday Brunch with a group of friends. It’s a lovely little Cafe with a nice atmosphere, relaxed and not too noisy. Children are welcome, and those there were very well behaved.

Popped into the Street Cafe on Saturday lunchtime and we were lucky to get a table. We both had meals from the Specials board and we’re delighted by the quality, taste and portion size. The service was friendly and helpful and the atmosphere cosy. Will definitely be returning soon.

I generally try to use independents rather than chains and this cafe was a good reason why. Exceptional service, food and atmosphere. I have food allergies and so it was wonderful to know that they make everything from scratch and could tell me exactly what ingredients they had used. The lady I spoke to was the lady who actually cooked the cakes and some of the other food, so I had total confidence that she knew what she was talking about.

Visiting St.Albans for a day visit with my friend she recommended we go here and we were not disappointed. Limited seating and seating close together but nice homely feel.

Came here with my mum at the weekend after wanting to visit for a while! I had the vegan breakfast which was plentiful and delicious and my mum had the full English! There’s lots of other options and the cakes looked lush but we were too full!

This has become one of our favourite cafes. So friendly comfortable clean and cosy. Great breakfast. Great poached eggs and coffee. Lovely service.

I've walked past a few times and thought this place looked very inviting. Finally went in on Friday morning and the food was every bit as good as I hoped. Ordered the full English and it came out quickly on a full plate. Very generous and top quality products with excellent pork sausage and thick proper slices of bacon. Also a mound of tasty mushrooms, bowl of beans and a hash brown. All freshly made and brought over by a friendly waitress.

This was my local haunt. It's got a lovely atmosphere & food is delicious. But it is very expensive! They've hiked their prices up recently so that soya latte is now over £3. I've had to stop going because that's just unreasonable & certainly not competitive when I can get the same coffee at another establishment for 2.70 ish. This is a big disappointment for me & does mean I have to find a new local.

So much fresh and Excellent food is available there.Staffs are also of good nature. Value of this cafe is high in my opinion.

The food was delicious and out of this world.The service was awesome.Food Prices were resonable.Great

Street cafe is the place to visit, the menu is excellent and the excellent food is great value for money, being a vegetarian they had a fantastic range for my needs

Absolutely amazing service! The service was the best I’ve had in years! The food was out of this world and the cost was perfect!

Really the food is so good it is excellent .I am a big fan fo their food oo there service is excellent

This is an amazing cafe that has a good menu for good value. They serve excellent food and it has a casual atmosphere

Street Cafe is a lovely place for business meeting or family gathering. I personally like this place for breakfast (royal eggs - my only choice). They also have kids menu and the portion i would say is giant :-) Love this place so much!

Cosy. Comfy. Great service and lovely vegetarian breakfast. Fresh and very yummy. Now one of top picks in st Albans for breakfast/brunch/tea.

Went here for lunch with work colleagues. The service was quick and very attentive. Food was served very quickly despite every table being occupied.

Recently went there daily with my misses for coffee occasionally for meal.Very friendly there and dogs friendly too with some treats for them :-)

Well the food was amazing, provided a good value for money. I highly recommend everyone to visit this place. A nice place to hang out with your friends and family.

Lovely place for lunch. We came here as a family of 3 for somewhere to eat (late lunch) and it was a great varied menu.

This place has excellent food and is of very good value. They have loads of typical british foods which is really good. Loved it.

I have been visited Street cafe with friend, and didn’t left disappointed as always, cappuccino was just right and I would say it is not common, most places it piping hot or not strong enough. The halluimi salad was very nice, generously big plate, it fulled me up for the whole day, friend of mine had chosen special of a day, small sauce pan full of lovely cooked potatoes, eggs, vegs and bacon , wouldn’t lie to say when she was eating she rolled her eyes in delight, everything was beautifully decorated, just reasonable amount for reasonable price. Sorry, one pic is upside down ((

Went to have catch up with friend over lunch. Not busy so prompt service. Only wanted a light meal so pasta was perfect. Good sized portion although it would have been nice to have been offered some Parmesan to top it off. Coffee good and strong.

We visited to have brunch for my son's 18th birthday, there were 5 of us plus a toddler in total and I called to try to book a table a few weeks prior (and specify we needed a highchair). The answerphone message said that the café was closed however when I checked opening hours online it should have been open. I left a message and my call was never returned. I subsequently emailed on two further occasions and was just about to book elsewhere when a lady called to confirm my booking. A few days later I received an email saying that they didn't take bookings. I emailed back and was told that I had a booking and it was a lack of communication on their part! All of our food was luke warm at best, the pancakes were heavy and stodgy. Some of our drinks failed to arrive and we had to remind the waitress. When the waitress came to clear our plates I told her I felt the food was well presented but almost cold, she made no apology or gave any explanation and continued to clear the table. I paid the bill and left, sadly I won't be returning, the menu and décor is good but who wants to eat cold food!

I last visited Street cafe in May 2018, I was not overly impressed then, and I left a review saying I was undecided.

It would appear that Street Café owners only like positive reviews as my original review on my breakfast has been removed. Would suggest addressing the points raised in my original review rather than trying to remove it. So lets try again ....the cappuccino was good but the breakfast was very over priced for what was presented on the plate. I had 2 poached eggs and a slice of toast which wasn't great for the price.. There are many other breakfast establishments in St Albans that provide better value for money, particularly if you are a family. I would not revisit based on my experience. Interested to hear a management response this time....

Charming little place with great food and friendly staff :) The interior has been decorated prettily, but not over the top! We found it easy to get a table early afternoon

Food is as good as it looks. Service is great & coffee is too. Now my local hang-out place. Definitely recommend their breakfasts & am addicted to their Caesar salad!

Went for lunch with a friend. What a delight to eat fresh tasty food, cooked to order, in an independent café. Service was friendly and helpful. Cheesecake was delicious!

Visited for the first time today and came away with note to self not to go there for breakfast again. A nice Cappuccino but then paid £6.95 for 2 poached eggs and a very small piece of toast....it looked quite comical to be honest and felt like asking the waiter "is that it?". Nice surroundings but my wife's breakfast of smashed Advocado at nearly £9 was just as uneventful. Really need to step up their game if they intend to retain custom as there are plenty of other establishments that are head and shoulders above them on the breakfast front. Just being honest, won't be going back.

Went here for a business meeting - chosen as another local establishment was a disaster the previous month...

We visited on a late Friday afternoon and were really pleased to find such helpful and accommodating staff as well as such enjoyable food. My partner is vegan and she was able to construct a delicious meal from the menu which the staff were only too happy to allow. Such a nice change from the attitudes of many other outlets. We liked the easygoing atmosphere and were impressed with the toilet facilities too. As we are not locals it may be some time before we return but we would thoroughly recommend this Café. Wish we could find somewhere like this everywhere !!

On a Friday and Saturday evening the excellent Street Café turns into a very good restaurant. We had some very nice food, finished off with excellent coffee and cheesecake. Will definitely return.

Fresh new lovely cafe, lots of cakes, sandwiches and more. Great service. We especially like breakfast boards there.

I am new to St Albans. Have been here 3 times now with family and friends and the food is amazing.

I live just around the corner, so thought id give this attractive looking cafe style eatery a try. However, it turned out to be a rather expensive disappointment!

Came here for a lovely breakfast and coffee and very impressed. However not the cheapest but yummy!! Portions could be bigger. However my only fault!

The street cafe has been open for a few months now but I’ve never found time to check it out until this morning....big mistake! Why have I waited so long??