The Pudding Stop in St Albans

All round okay! December quality desserts and plenty of choice (even takeaway to cook at home). Very nice atmosphere, calming. Typically dessert shops are colourful, noisy and, dare I say, cheap looking - not here. You could take your kids here and your Nan. Good for all ages.

Overpriced basic treats - nothing original/creative about their menu. Everything is grossly sugary/sweet. Ice cream was like solid ice, not creamy at all.

Good desserts although super sweet.

Unfortunate that a place known for pastries and coffee doesn’t open until nearly noon.

The pecan pie was sooooooooo good

Pastries are high quality. Expensive. Cinnamon bun great. Croissant less so. Only had a few takeouts, overall good service, though unnecessarily brusque and unfriendly.

Great desserts, delivered to the door to celebrate a special birthday.

The only place in st albans that does real actual proper 3rd wave specialty coffee. This is the real deal if you are a serious coffee drinker. Also very child friendly with baby change tables and crayons for kids.

9 pounds for a small half baked cookie with a scoop of ice cream is hilarious 😹 Coffee was real good though, not funny 👌

The perfect place to stop for something sweet. The desserts are delicious and the price is reasonable. We ordered the Nutella bombs to take away, which were very full and you could tell that they were fresh, made on the day and not at all dry. We will return!

Would honestly be here daily if I wasn't getting so fat. Salted caramel sauce on a salted carmel brownie with salted caramel icecream is a personal favourite. The sticky toffee and baked cookie dough are also delicious and popular with my mates.

I honestly do not recommend places that would charge you more to dine in. Why?! A/C was working and doors were wide open and seemed like a waste of time to not have people in. The greed! Custard doughnut was fresh but too sugary. Waste of money, do not recommend. Go elsewhere.

A small shop with quality desserts. They have a couple of outdoor benches as well as seating inside. The staff were friendly. And the toilet was clean.

I'll say that when my sister in law said let's go have coffee here I was rather skeptical that the coffee would be good but I was so wrong. I had a cappuccino and a cortado and both were really good, I'd be as bold to say one of the best cups of coffee I've ever had. Service was friendly and prompt and I really got the feeling that the staff genuinely liked their work. Well done!

Does what it says on the tin, serves great puddings. Can get busy, very busy.

My partner and I visited the Rebourn location on a Friday evening for pizza. We had attempted to visit a couple of weeks before but we were turned away as there was a private event. This information was not provided on either their website or social media and we had come a long way. We decided to give it another chance and were massively disappointed. After being told it would be a 40-60 minute wait which we were happy to sit for, we started to watch others that had ordered after us receive their pizzas. At this point the staff were packing up and asked us if we had enjoyed our food which we then said we hadn’t received. They had forgotten to make our order. We finally got our food without the extra dips we paid for (we were offered cakes to replace these but had already purchased some) and felt horribly rushed to finish our food so the staff could close the shop. It was a massively disappointing visit and we probably wouldn’t visit again.

The playlist today was so good 😊 and the banana split was soooo good

Bring back the bread pudding!!! Best thing on the menu, so happy it was a special but I want it every time AND to take away and bake at home! So so good

Everything we ordered was delicious. Good prices for what you get.

The Pudding Shop is a lovely little shop for stopping for a dessert and drink, friendly staff and nice range of delicious looking cakes. We had a range of dessert and all were lovely. I found the chairs a little small for comfort but fine for a short visit.

cozy small place with great coffee

👋🏼Heya friends! It's been ages since I've last posted, so here we go with an amazing cookie dough that was freshly made and baked at @thepuddingstop I gotta say I am a MASSIVE fan of Cookie Dough, and always on the lookout to find new and exciting places. This was definitely up there for me, and I would travel back just to have this again 😍 #SoniPandaEats

I ordered a box of six brownies (chocolate, butterscotch, salted caramel with peanut butter), they post their brownie boxes nationwide (DPS courier) . I brought it to work to share with my colleagues. They absolutely raved about it, the brownies were great. For me the chocolate one (gluten free) is the best. Highly recommend.

4 desserts for £13, bargain! Server was lovely.

Yummy desserts and fast service!

The sticky toffee pudding and cooked cookie dough were amazing. We also had a doughnut which was ok but definitely not as good as the rest. Would recommend!

An absolute must visit in St.Albans for a lovely pick-me-up pud and coffee.

Food was so good, got the hot brownie with ice cream

I tried their custard donut which is smooth and creamy, while the donut itself has a bit of a chewy texture, I completely love it, hope they can have more different favour

I went in for my treat after long day at work. Ordered one full size of waffle with blueberries and maple syrup. Plus one latte! It was the best : ))) the warm maple syrup does make it even more delicious. Good coffee, friendly staff, warm welcome atmosphere. They open until 8pm and 10.30pm on Friday and Saturday night so what not to like about this place. Good local business. I highly recommend this place to everyone 5* xxx:)))

Super yummy food and drinks. Staff are amazing, so kind, friendly and chatty!

too small to sit in as it is always packed. too loud but overall desserts were good but wouldn’t keep going.

been coming here for years, food is always amazing and the staff are super friendly too. We moved out of the area but travel back now and then to get their treats they're so good!

The food here is absolutely delicious! There's a great selection of cakes and desserts! The seating area is quite small but didn't have to wait long for a seat. The service was really quick, and the food was worth the short wait. I'm definitely going to be back!

Best food ever, definitively coming again

Good desserts, but unfortunately a latte made with oat milk was extremely sour even with 3 packets of sugar. The barista kindly made another coffee but it was still quite sour and I had to leave it. Not sure if it's the coffee or the oat milk but another reviewer had a similar experience. Kids loved their brownies though.

When you are happy to drive 1h or more for cakes - that’s the pudding stop 😍

Delicious puddings - I never get pudding from anywhere else in St albans

Best dessert shop I’ve ever been too 😍

What a gem! There is a queue outside this place for a reason. Everything i have tried so far from here has been absolutely delicious. Worth every calorie.

We go there often because we love the cakes but usually do take away. We wanted to sit down for once and had a nice sweet pudding but unfortunately we were kicked out because we had a dog with us. It is shame you are not dog friendly environment. We were very disappointed and left even without taking anything away.

So overrated, custard doughnut just tasted like egg and nothing else. Not for me

Always great cakes and helpful service. Just wish the owners would give the staff a decent tray to carry stuff outside. They had to go back and forth so much that drinks cooled before they reached us or cakes arrived to have with.

I love the desserts here. Delicious coffee and hot chocolate Sometimes you may have to wait to find a seat. but believe me It's worth ordering warm desserts to eat in.

I've just had the worst coffee here at your place, what bothers me is that I didn't have the guts to say it was bad and paid £3.5 for nothing.

So of the best breakfast and pastries I've ever had! Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Some delicious pastry and brownies, one of the best I’ve ever tried, woow. The stuff we’re really lovely and helpful to explain what everything was. They even have bake yourself small tray of brownies and ice cream you can buy. If your in and around the area, give them a try, worth it.

Love the concept of a place that only does dessert. We went out for a meal and when I st Alban's it's a tradition that we stop here for pudding. They also do takeaway which is great Haven't tried the coffee as it's usually late in the day when I go

Best chocolate croissant I have ever enjoyed! They warm it just perfectly. The staff serve with a smile and enjoy what they do.

Wow. Best pain au chocolate. Crisp crunchy croissant dough, salty and butter with big chunks of dark chocolate. Great coffee. Soft custard in the Nata with crisp pastry, crunchy toffee laden blondies. A must stop.

Thought I would give this spot a seeing as it was rated very high . Menu was very basic , half the items on there where not even available and considering the menu was very basic and it was a Saturday I expected better and I would also say its overpriced because the desserts are nothing special the cookie dough was almost half the size of a regular one from Creams.

Whaaaooo!! A little gem to satisfy your sweet cravings or weekend indulgences! Loved the Butterscotch Brownie, Strawberry Compote & Pistachio Icecream and the Carrot Cake with the Americano. Missed trying the hot fresh puddings, but there’s always a next time.

Nice little place to have desert

Visited the St Albans shop to sit down for a coffee. Been here many times but it's not as good as it used to be. Coffee had a strange, metallic taste, staff replaced it but second one was the same. Waffle was very heavy and dense and soft, not light and crispy as they should be. Staff said they make waffles and pancakes with the same batter which it shouldn't be. Waffles with blueberries means literally a dry waffle with a tiny bowl of fridge-cold blueberries, no syrup or anything unless you pay extra, not even bog standard butter. Their doughnuts are luckily still the best.

Got served by the lovely blonde girl with a fringe amazing service helped me choose something for my cousins birthday absolutely loved the Eton mess donut she recommended

Really lovely little spot for some dessert or tea and coffee. Had their coffee milkshake - WOW!!! I'm still thinking about it now. My son had their pistachio ice cream- very rich and creamy. Love the outside seating too!

This place is a waste of time. Expensive, poorly presented iced latte. Staff look like they can’t wait to get home. Need to up their game else it won’t last.

Tbh should of written this years ago . Omg they make the best brownies ever , this is my go to place when I want a sweet treat or if I’m cheering myself up . All there desserts are amazing

Good stop on a bike ride, 30oz milkshake hopefully got burnt off 🤣

GOAT of desserts. 10 + years of coming here with my partner. Loads of memories here. Great food, great customer service.

Little coffee haven. Pricey but you'll understand why. Open early evenings which my friends and I like so we can meet up.

Now this is the best Sticky Toffee Pudding I've ever had since being here... OMG!!!!! It was so good I didn't get a chance to take a pic...!

Second time I’ve experienced a coffee that tastes sour with oat milk,I complained only to be told “I’m sorry about that”…… tut tut

Great for cakes and a cuppa. Best for take away, limited room inside

Great bagles and delicious smoothie

Absolutely spectacular and delicious lemon meringue pie for my husband’s 50th. All neatly packaged and ready for me when I went to collect it from the store. Outstanding customer service too!! Five stars all round!

Great desert place, open late. The cakes to take away are great and the hot brownie and ice cream is amazing.

Great service and great brownies

Beautiful puddings and nice coffee. A little bit expensive, but food excellent quality.

A fantastic little dessert shop!

The best dessert shop around! I have never been let down by this place. Everything is perfect at this place from the service to the food! You have not had a proper Pudding if you haven't experienced The Pudding Stop!

Very tasty baked cookie dough with salted caramel ice cream and Jersey cream. Have to deduct one star for the slightly sour latte but would definitely visit again.

Very nice and warm welcome from stuff , will be back soon ...

I got a coconut flat white and it was undrinkable. Watery and very bitter.

Friendly staff...everything I've tried is utterly delicious. I also occasionally buy from the van outside St Albans Station

Still the best place for dessert in St Albans. Lots have tried to compete but none has come close ! Everything is freshly made and quality is top notch👌

Over the last few years, whenever we have been in St Albans, we have always visited the Pudding Stop for their amazing doughnuts and brownies. The doughnuts were the best we had ever eaten and we have always told people to visit here when in St Albans. We have just been again after a years break and have to say we are so disappointed. As soon as we picked the doughnuts up, we could tell that things had changed. Gone was the lovely heavy doughnut full of custard. Yes, the custard is still yummy but now they are like a supermarket doughtnut with very little filling. Before, with every bite, custard would ooze out. Now, most of it is just plain doughnut until you find the small section with custard. The nutella doughnut was exactly the same. Such a shame. The brownies are still delicious though.

The doughnuts were good but not a fan of the other puddings/desserts. I found them all too rich and stodgy. To be fair it could be an age thing as my granddaughter was much more positive about the shop.

The cookie 🍪 dough is great. It is amazing to have a beautiful latte art coffee.

The vegan chocolate brownie was amazing, will definitely go back. They also do a chai/coffee latte mix which was nice and original.

We've been to this place numerous times bringing friends and we all enjoyed the food, drink, ambience and service. Price is higher than average however their food is pretty special. We've also ordered take-aways and indulge ourselves at home. Highly recommend.

A must visit in St Albans, an institution of brownie sundaes

I love the pudding stop but do find everything very sweet. Would love if there were a few options that were a bit less sugary!

If you go this winter you have to have their cherry pie it's the best pie I've ever had. Their chia milkshake is also incredible.

Tried out a very good pecan pie and hot chocolate. Was not disappointed!

I'm sure it was Oscar Wilde that said if you have to queue for pudding then you're on to a winner and the Pudding Stop doesn't disappoint! Brimming with effin good cakes/pastries that will delight your taste buds, and clog arteries at the same time. Not cheap but really top offerings, definitely recommend. Be prepared to stand in line though as the masses have cottoned on.

If the zombie apocalypse ever hits ,I will be in here and I will NOT let other survivors in. Sorry , I will not share 🤷

Great place with great desserts and sweet bakes. I always get lost in the great range of bakes they sell. My fav is perhaps the salted peanut butter chocolate brownie, the cinnamon swirl and the seasonal vulcano cake.

this is the best matcha i have tried))

Very tasty and unique desserts - first time I've a cornflake flavoured ice cream but it was very nice! Also had a bit of the pecan pie which was delicious

What a fantastic place the pudding was amazing just want more. Staff were lovely and informative

Amazing sweet treats and good coffee. A little pricey, but worth it.

Excellent place for pudding! I was so impressed and satisfied with my brownie. Pros: - Amazing and rich brownie ( I got the triple layer one) - Fair prices, especially for the size of the brownies - I like that there was cookie dough that you can buy there. I didn’t buy it this time, but maybe next time! Cons: - There wasn’t a lot of seating. We were lucky to grab a seat but others were not so lucky. - My friend got the salted caramel sauce for her brownie and it was a little too salty for her, but that may just be her preference.

The vegan brownies are absolutely gorgeous

The vegan brownies at this place are to die for. I would happily travel a long way to get one. By far the best vegan sweet treat I can think of. Quick, friendly service too.

Always a go-to spot for a cappuccino and baked goods. Take everyone I know here when I visit the south.

We loved this place so much, we went twice and our son and fiance' went 3 times. He is gluten intolerant and they offer GF desserts, so he was in heaven. The rest of us had different each time we went, and nothing disappointed!

Beautiful people beautiful service

Always a fan of the brownie here and service has always been The Pudding Stop's strong suit despite it being quite a popular spot. A brown curly haired individual was very professional and very personal and made to it that I felt looked after despite it being busy.

I went into pudding stop for first time today. It was absolutely amazing absolutely delicious. Lovely friendly staff will be going again.