The Rhubarb Cafe in Watford

Lovely local cafe with a great menu and charming service. Recommend.

Fantastic service Excellent coffee and nice food Would definitely return

Really friendly and lovely cafe

Cozy and perfect place for breakfast, brunch and lunch with a homely feeling, with a lovely and friendly staff always smiling . Great service, Quick and good portion size. Huge options to pick. I Love their home made Lentil Soup. (The best lentil soup I ever had) and the Moussaka, must try for sure the chocolate Brownie. I would like to go again and again as it feels like home around the lovely people.

Lovely little cafe, full of character with a nice atmosphere. Staff were lovely, food was excellent even if a little expensive. I was happy with the price though, the service and quality warranted it.

Brilliant Service! Food was fantastic. They look after you and make sure your order is correct and tasting great! Would definitely come back for brunch again!

We love Rhubarb café! There is a great choice of dishes for all tastes and the staff are very kind and friendly. It's a home from home for us.

What a nice place - Just finished Blythe Rhubarb breakfast. It tasted great and the staff is friendly. I got a complimentary cake. Highly recomended.

Amazing service ! Amazing food !

We stumbled upon this hidden little cafe in the heart of Cassiobury one Sunday afternoon. It has a cosy, relaxed atmosphere that makes it perfect for unwinding with a good book, afternoon brunch or catching up with friends. As you walk in, it delivers a warm, laid-back vibe, full of antiques, trinkets and plants. It instantly feels you are in someone's home about to have a homemade meal. There is a selection of hot drinks, smoothies, fresh juices and teas. I had tried their Chai Latte which was crafted with care and just had the right blend of spice and sweetness. They also offer a small selection of pastries and snacks, all of which was fresh and homemade. Staff was welcoming and approachable and kindly accommodating to any adjustments on the menu. The food arrived at a decent pace, which was expected from a leisurely, relaxed place like this plus everything was cooked fresh from the kitchen. I would say my only thing is that the food portions were slighter on the smaller side and therefore a bit pricey for the portions you get, however you are getting tasty, homemade cooked food that feels fresh. Overall, this cafe is a wonderful spot for anyone looking for something a little different from the big coffee chains. It’s a cosy, warm, and inviting space that’s definitely worth a visit if you are ever around the area!

Lovely staff and great food. We had cooked breakfast and coffee and were treated to a delicious slice of chocolate cake for dessert. Highly recommended!

There were 5 of us and no tables inside so we said we’d sit outside. They wiped everything down, provided cushions and offered blankets. Before we’d ordered, a spot became available inside so we were shown to our table. Quick service, nice buzz in the atmosphere, great quality food and coffee. The menu is delicious so we will be going back and trying new things! The staff are so friendly, genuinely interested in where we were from etc. We were even offered cake on the house after our meal was paid for! A real gem to find and we’ll definitely be back soon.

Excellent food at a good price along with a nice atmosphere

Used to love coming here but quality has sadly gone downhill. Very overpriced and very average food. £9.50 for a sub standard toasted sandwich, cheese not melted and jar pesto, 6 crisps on the side. Lovely staff but sad to see reduced quality.

Very nice food with good service

Lovely Cafe with great breakfast. Staff really friendly and professional

Average food at extortionate prices. So disappointing.

Went for breakfast here a couple of times whilst staying away. Friendly service, reasonable prices and lovely food/coffee. I had the full english both days and the portion size and cooking was perfect. Great start to the days I was there. Thank you :)

Really lovely little independent cafe. Best creamy chai I have ever had. Daughter had French toast and she loved every bite.

It’s a nice cafe, but for taking a coffee and pastry away. We decided to dine in today for lunch. Menu has a lot of options for one cook in the kitchen, med breakfast sounded good on menu but was a little disappointing in portion size + price. Had a wrap, wasn’t well seasoned - I had to season each bite. It came with chips but hardly any… I love the staff here, and think they’re great but I would look at a reduction in the menu offering and focus on producing good quality dishes that match the prices (as it’s on the expensive side for Watford). Also stop hassling for cash when I’m clearly paying with card, it happens every time we try to pay!

decent cafe decent food normal prices good range on menu fresh juice

Not a caf but a cafè Everything about this establishment is about good food and good service. The fact that you have to pay cash loses them a star and is a problem for some but I hope that it doesn’t put you off. Enjoy !

Great little cafe. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Food is always lovely. Perfect for a quiet meet up with friends or family.

Wow what an amazing fathers day brunch thank you for you wonderful yummy all day breakfast delicious 😋

Yummiest Breakfast- everyday was very tasty and fresh

Will never return to here, waited over and hour and half for our food, service was absolutely shocking, when asked why our food was taking so long and why people are getting there food before us even though they turned up half an hour after us there excuse was they are sat outside, honestly embarrassing sort it out!!!!

Very cozy and nice place. Warm and kind staff/owners, amazing coffee and freshly made food. A pleasant surprise in the neighbourhood

Good selection of food. A little pricey compared to other local options.

Lovely lunch with my mother, with fresh and tasty ingredients in the food, and friendly service.

Second breakfast on a Saturday morning, bit of a buzz after park run. Great bacon, but the star is the scrambled eggs!

Delicious eggs benedict, killer rocky road and lovely staff! Great independent caff with lots of loyal local customers, including me. Back again in 2024 - still fantastic! Omelette and carrot cake this time👍

Had the avocado poached eggs for breakfast this morning. It was absolutely delicious! So fresh and the chutney was a beautiful touch 😊. Service was perfect too, very attentive and friendly. We had a lovely chat with the owner and are pleased we found this little gem. Thank you again!

We live locally and I have no idea why we've not visited this lovely café sooner. The food is excellent and served piping hot, lots of it, fresh and tasty. Friendly staff. Will be coming back on our walks.

Popped there for a coffee take away - the service is fast, the team are friendly, the coffee is reasonably priced, and tasted really good. Well-done and keep up the great work, Highly recommended

I was actually a bit disappointed with my lunch here. The tuna cheese melt was not melting, but cold in the middle and really quite expensive for what it was. And I think it is wrong to sell a can of coke for £2.

My friends and I have been going to and supporting The Rhubarb Cafe for years. However, the quality of the food has deteriorated, serving sizes have noticeably reduced and the cost has increased so much it's probably the most expensive cafe in Watford now. On our last visit, they hadn't reserved out table so we were struggling for space. The food was mediocre, and at the end of the meal, they suddenly decided they wanted us to pay by cash despite individual payments by card being acceptable in the past. Final nail in the coffin was telling one of their biggest supporters they couldn't put up with her any more. Fear not, we won't be going back and have already found a far better venue for our regular birthday brunches.

Popped in for breakfast with 2 adults and 2 children, the bill came to £67… Over priced for what you received.

This place was a bit of a conundrum. There were three of us and the food was quite good, we had two full breakfasts and a bowel of porridge. The full breakfasts were tasty with all the usual fayre and the porridge did come with plenty of strawberries and blueberries, so many in fact that you couldn't see the porridge, however that's no bad thing. However, the sausages were a bit underdone and the breakfasts were on the cooler side of tepid. This all on a price scale usually only seen around Mayfair or Belgravia. One of our party asked for an extra fried egg instead of beans, they obviously forgot as this arrived about ten minutes after the meals. My wife also asked for toast with her porridge, but alas, again after having to prompt the waitress this didn't turn up until we had finished. On a final note, please, please put up some signage saying you only want cash (not convinced about this as I have seen some reviews on here saying they do accept card or was it only us, due to the fact we weren't locals) finding this out when you go to the counter to pay, is not acceptable. A trip to the local cashpoint on a cold winters day isn't my idea of fun.

Lovely place to eat or stop for coffee and tea!! Very healthy good ingredients and very helpful with gluten and dairy intolerances!! One of my favorite places!! ❤️

I just got there and tried to open the door.It didn’t open and they were just staring at us.They didn’t open it or tell us anything there was people inside.

Fantastic food and very friendly staff. Highly recommend!

We booked for a girls catch up and had a lovely lunch. Good food (baked potato, soup, panini). Great service.

Friendly staff, good vibes, and vegan options, although a bit pricey (about £15 for the vegan breakfast) and unfortunately the coffee isn't great hence the 3 stars.

Went there for the first time today and had a very nice lunch. Staff were very pleasant and the food was great.

Me and kids went to eat brunch because they wanted something sweet and I saw the menus and i knew that it would quench that sweet tooths. I can see that I was very happy with the outcome of the food, and my kids were very satisfied when we left. The service was absolutely amazing, and the staff were really kind and had lovely smiles on their faces when they delivered the food to our table! It’s a lovely and peaceful environment and I felt comfortable when I was eating with my children. I even got some cute photos of the branch that we shared. My children are adopted, and this was our first meal together as a real family, and I loved it. Will definitely be coming back with my children and my husband next time.

Absolutely amazing out favorite brunch spot we have a tradition of coming once a month with our uni group 🩷🩷🩷🩷

Lovely people and amazing food and would definitely recommend if you’re in the are

Food is always of a surprisingly high standard. More restaurant quality than cafe.

Have had another tasty vegetarian breakfast/brunch at The Rhubarb Cafe. Always difficult deciding which one to opt for. Also lots of tasty options for the rest of my non-vegetarian family. Friendly welcoming atmosphere.

My family and I are frequent visitors to this fabulous, family run cafe. The food never disappoints! Whether we choose waffles, omelettes or the full rhubarb breakfast; it’s always beautifully presented and devoured in seconds (a very high recommendation from my teenagers!) We always get a friendly welcome. Be sure to book a table - it’s a popular place!

Live locally and have eaten here plenty of times but the last few times have been so disappointing. Food is ok but the prices are steep and portions are smaller than they once were. When my friend and I went for lunch recently we started to eat our food only to then be told they only accepted cash (no signs to say this) I didn’t have any cash on me and when I voiced this I was told there was a cash machine by the shops. I had no card on me as always use Apple Pay on my phone so my friend had to go and withdraw cash to pay. I have paid by card here many times before so I know they do take card. Perhaps it’s to avoid paying the tax man. The lady who seems to be the owner or manager is miserable and rude and I won’t be going back. I have already shared my experience with friends and family only to find they have also had a bad experience on more than one occasion. For a local cafe who relies mainly on those that live in the area I find it baffling that they don’t make an effort to be friendly. Be careful not to get to complacent or you’ll find Daisys in the Park will be getting all your customers.

Good place for brunch Fresh squeezed juices are good I had the chicken burger with the chips Chips are good and crunchy Good place to visit

Lovely as usual. You order a sandwich but get more than that with the beautifully presented food and friendly service. Have been coming here for years, and on a good day it’s so lovely to sit outside too. 👏

AMAZING food and AMAZING staff...can not fault anything. Get yourself down to The Rhubarb Cafe

Pleasant little cafe and friendly staff. My sandwich was a bit disappointing, but overall not bad.

Great cofffee, good food and lovely folk.

Absolutely delicious gluten free breakfast in a really charming cafe. Very friendly and lovely staff.

The food was alright too eat but it was bloody expensive which I disliked about the place sorry say won't be coming back in their again 😒🙄

Dropped my dog off to the vet so walked over to the cafe to have some breakfast, ordered a very over priced £14.50 fry up. Plate arrived, went to eat and noticed a half dead fly moving around, then noticed there were about 10-15 flys dead on my hashbrowns. Made staff aware, to which they took care he plate away and offered no apology, in fact the cook came out completely ignored me and gave me devil eyes. Highly recommend to stay away from this place.

Dropped my dog off to the vet so walked over to the cafe to have some breakfast, ordered a very over priced £14.50 fry up. Plate arrived, went to eat and noticed a half dead fly moving around, then noticed there were about 10-15 flys dead on my hashbrowns. Made staff aware, to which they took care he plate away and offered no apology, in fact the cook came out completely ignored me and gave me devil eyes. Highly recommend to stay away from this place.

Overpriced and appalling service. I purchased a coffee and the owner noticed I had cash in my wallet but I wanted to pay by card, as is my right. Her demeanor completely changed and she looked at me like I'd paid her in faeces. The coffee then took ages with foul looks from the staff. I don't understand how this place stays open (other than by overcharging)!

Such a lovely cafe! The food was great, staff friendly and it looks so lovely inside with all the plants!

Sadly an all too typical review of eating out these days. Overpriced, pretentious, with poor service and poor value. Wanted £14.50 for the bubble breakfast plus £3 extra for has brown, so £17.50. Also had a black coffee and wife had a Diet Coke - lukewarm no ice or lemon. She also ordered a tuna sandwich two tiny pieces of bread which looked like cardboard, no butter no salad zero presentation. Tuna dry and tasted horrible. My bubble breakfast arrived some time after my wife’s sandwich with bacon and sausage missing. Staff had no idea when challenged. All in all a poor experience, left the food and drink on the table untouched and went to the Essex Arms opposite - two excellent full English breakfasts. £15.98. That’s more like it.

It was my first time visit here. It was pricy but the sandwich was tasty and the latte was very nice. There was a clear sign on the counter that said that card payments had to be above £5.00, which is fair enough, we spent well over that. Upon payment, my friend asked the lady if we could split the bill please as she handed over her card, she ignored her request and said she’d prefer cash. We didn’t have cash so the lady just put the whole amount on my friends card (which is find, I can transfer my friend later). The point is that we said thank you and goodbye to her and the lady didn’t even acknowledge us. We thought she was really rude. If you don’t want card payments perhaps your sign should say no card payments!! There really was no need to be like that because we didn’t have cash. We won’t be going back.

You are a coffee shop. Please learn how to make nice coffee! Coffee is of sub-standard quality and overpriced. £3.50 for a take out. Also served too hot to drink. There are much better coffee shops out there who make much better coffee for less.

Nice friendly staff ... Good food great service

Decent, good food. A little pricey.

Went for lunch we had the chicken salad and falafel warp. Great portions size. Fresh and cooked to order food. Reasonable priced. Really nice girls that work there. Able to have dogs outside which was a great bonus. Will return It loses 1 star from me as there sweet treats scones, muffins etc.... are all costo bought. Would be nice to see some home-baked cakes etc..

Fantastic service and great food. Highly recommend and very friendly staff. Thank you very much to all the staff for a wonderful visit

Had coffee and a cake. Beautiful presentation. Lovely staff. Like the idea of No laptop allowed.

Pleasant staff, excellent food and service

Love this cosy cafe in cassiobury. The owners are lovely and the food is cooked perfectly. It's nice to have a local cafe where you can sit back and relax with a cup of tea thats not a greasy spoon.

My regular. They now know my order.

Very nice Greek salad. The ingredients were so fresh and delicious. Well done ladies.

Very nice cake and tea - very clean facilities, good outdoor seating (with blankets!) nice lady serving. Lost a star as expensive £6.30 🤷‍♂️ Back for soup, tea & cake. Still excellent, but pricey @ £13.30 - sign of the times! 😋

Horrible eggs Benedict. Lumpy and off hollandaise sauce. Toasts were very hard, couldn’t cut them with a knife. Very bad customer service. The owner is moody and rude. They don’t accept cards either!!

The service was terrible - the person serving us was not friendly and the food was bland. Having ordered some coffees, we asked for hot water and were told in a rude manner that they would charge us £1.50 per person for the water! The place is a rip off. Would not go again.

Came in for a wonderful Rhubarb breakfast and a mocha, it was delicious, mind the eggs were slightly underdone, however, that is a nitpick. The wait for about 10 mins which is perfectly fine when dealing with a family before me. Service was good! A little on the pricey side but I think it is justified.

We picked this cafe purely for its proximity to the M25/Warner Bros Studios (Harry Potter) as we didn’t have time to go into Watford (and reviews) it was busy with locals It is very close! Its in the middle of an exclusive housing area and I think its why the cafe (and the chemist round the corner) is somewhat overpriced. But then we saved lots of time The coffee was good and came quickly but the cafe was cold and we kept our coats on like others. The heater was switched on later Ordered French Toast, bacon and maple syrup - came cut in little bits round the edge of the plate (white sandwich bread) with little bacon bits on each piece (odd) and a very mini maple in the middle. Filled a hole but would have been much better with chunky brioche/type bread, whole bacon and less than £9.50. Husbands bacon pancake stack looked a better but same price. Coffee yes but wouldn’t rush back for this type of food

Well, the food was quite nice, but the service wasn't great. We ordered to takeaway and when my friends got their food they decided to sit down inside and wait for me to get mine, the lady working there proceeded to give us the dirtiest of looks and ask us if that "we are definitely having takeaway" not the best reception of a first time visit. Then two people came in after us and asked if it would be quick if they ordered as they had somewhere to be she then replied saying if they sit in or order takeaway it would be the same and then gave them a dirty look and shook her head as they turned to sit down. Having a good relationship with current and new customers is key for a business and if she doesn't sort out her attitude then I doubt it will improve

I'm surprised about how many people rave about the place, but as it stands now, I I wouldn't recommend it because the portions are too small and the prices are too high, the hygiene isn't up to par (one table we sat on had a strange smell of unwashed mope, and we had to move to another table), the waiter service isn't great, and the atmosphere felt unfriendly. I believe the owners are trying to cut corners by thinking it's acceptable to sell an overpriced food to their customers.

Had a really nice lunch and delicious aero mint milkshake! Had a lovely table window with a great atmosphere and cool sugar holders!

Nice little cafe with seating inside and out. Staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive throughout our visit. Food was yummy and coffee first rate. Dog friendly too.

Victoria sponge was awful solid cake and 'old cream ' I sent it back, refused to eat it and not even a word of apology

We love the Rhubarb Cafe. We go there after a Sunday morning walk on some weekends for breakfast/brunch. Food is lovely and service is friendly!

Nice breakfast with very nice service.

Nice place! Love the oat milk latte!!

Having recently moved to the area I have loved the food and the service. Well done to all the staff. Lovely owner too.

Looking for staff, but nice place for a cuppa

Very nice café with nice atmosphere. Green tea is very good.

Overpriced and not worth the money. Halloumi toasted sandwich was served with tiny bowl of crisps. Asked for brown bread and got cheap white sliced bread, hardly toasted. Tiny amount of halloumi, most unappetising and then charged over £6 for it! I did complain but just got a sorry. The service and quality had deteriorated, they are relying on their catchment area of the wealthy Cassio estate. This is no reason for scrimping on food and overcharging. Also beware, I asked if sausage was beef, was told yes and luckily I noticed was actually Cumberland sausage which is pork. Staff need to be trained properly many people cannot eat pork!

Delicious breakfast and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely return 🤤

Great place for breakfast! Highly recommended

Regular customer been coming here for years, great food and lovely service. Very cosy place

Nice friendly cafe, good breakfast👍

Very nice and lovely little cafe for breakfast. Vegan and vegetarian options are so delicious and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Thank you for everything ❤️

A staple establishment on the Cassio roundabout. All options on the menu are top quality. Very family feel. Dogs welcome too.

The staff was very friendly, the food was excellent and was reasonably priced

I’m glad other people found the service bad as this is reassuring! It is a quaint nice cafe that has potential to be something really special. It drops 1 star for being over priced, they even tried to charge me for extra hot water for my tea! And another star is dropped for the unfriendly and unwelcoming service. There are lots of cafes around and I look for places that not only provide good food but a warm, welcoming environment. Being unfriendly to customers is unnecessary and puts people off coming back, so it’s also not a good business model either! Neither is charging for extra water as I’ll just go somewhere else now so they lose out my custom for the sake of a bit of hot water.

Lovely food, lovely people,lovely location. Would highly recommended. LOVE LOOMIS CREW R+A