Toast in St Albans

Nearly everything was good, the food was excellent , especially the poached eggs. The pricing was reasonable for the quality of food. The service was friendly and swift, the waitresses were lovely. However, I have not given 5 stars overall, because of one member of staff who came across as rude and abrupt. This same individual, also muttered rather loudly to his staff, as we were leaving ; ' have they paid?' luckily for him, my partner only told me when we were halfway down the street. I am not clear what gave this man the impression , we were the type of people who would not pay for our food. I am new to st Albans and up until now everyone has been lovely and welcoming. I am hoping this was an off day on the part of this person. I think he was the manager. We would definitely, eat here again, but this man needs to sort his attitude out, as it has put me off, sadly.

I recently had a wonderful brunch at Toast, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with stylish decor that perfectly balances cozy and modern vibes. The menu offers a fantastic range, and everything I tried was absolutely delicious and full of flavour. The staff were friendly and attentive, making sure I had everything I needed to enjoy my time. Whether you’re a local or just visiting St Albans, Toast is a must-visit spot !

We absolutely love Toast. It’s become our favourite family breakfast spot on Sundays. The food is beautiful & fresh with delicious flavour. The shakshuka is divine and the hash brown bites are amazing! Staff and service are absolutely charming and cannot recommend the restaurant highly enough.

Buzzy cafe near the town city, small but nice cooked breakfasts and pastries available.

Better than hatch. Delicious food. Amazing service.

The salmon smash was one of the best brunches I have ever had. Not local and went there specially. The seating area is all a bit tight and rather noisy but all added to the vibe.

Average, had to wait long for the food, it was a bit oily and it is a very noisy place, they can do with installing some acoustic panels.

Now this will sound weird but if you eat keto this is the place to go. They substitute bread for mushrooms or tomatoes. I chose mushrooms and for the first time I felt like I wasn’t missing anything (I’m also allergic to egg white so I’m 🔩d a lot of the time). The spicy halloumi was delicious

We’ve popped in here for brunch after visiting the area for the weekend. There’s always a queue here (as we were told by some people waiting) but don’t let that put you off. We’ve waited 10mins max to be seated. The tables and chairs are a bit snug so be prepared to rub shoulders with some strangers! Food definitely was the highlight of this place. I’ve tried Mexican beans and my partner had a full English. It was super filling and definitely great value for money. Mini hashbrowns are a must try too!

Foods are amazing, I was brought in by friend and I will definitely back here again. Your tongue will be dancing with those flavours.

Lovely little spot. Nice & open with super friendly staff. convenient location & tasty food. My Dirty Chai Latte has been one of the best on my trip!

We arrived with no booking - 9 adults The food was amazing I had food envy while choosing what I wanted - great food and acumen

Had breakfast at Toast this Monday, could not believe the high reviews, but thought id try them anyway. I was not disappointed, wonderful to experience fantastic food matched with good service. No sticky forearms after sitting down!!! I had the Chilli Chorizo Egg on a healthy slice of Sourdough, smashing. Filter coffee was great and the service casually efficient. This is a wonderful establishment, I hope they are well supported in the future so I can continue enjoying great meals there for years to come.

Coffee is perfection, food was made with love, service was outstanding and the atmosphere was on point. Thank you for this little gem of a spot.

Absolutely lovely food and staff

Fantastic breakfast. We loved the food and the service was great! I highly recommend this restaurant.

Always my first choice brunch spot for a post-workout brunch with the girls! Friendly and personable service, great coffee and an excellent selection of original brunch options. Haven’t tried the sweet treats or cocktails but the selection looks great. Will be back!

This is my go to lunch place when I want something more than a sandwich. I had the chorizo and scrambled egg, it arrived quickly, and looked as good at it tasted. My only suggestion would be to offer bread alternatives, as I struggle a bit with the crunchiness of sourdough, but that is everywhere, not unique to 'Toast'

Only found out about this place, the honey halloumi was amazing and the loaded potatoes tots were delicious! The staff were very attentive and friendly. I will definitely be back.

Full disclosure, this was my second visit and i owed it to toast to review after my first visit, with that said, let's go. Toast describes itself as a brunch restaurant, bringing coffee, cocktails and "things on toast". Thats exactly what it is and what it does. Like i said this was my second visit and once again, did not fail to leave me smiling. This establishment is not a huge place by any stretch of the imagination but seating is laid out in a way so as not to feel constrained, i didnt feel like people were on top of me. I was welcomed with a warm smile and immediately sat me down. It was a window stool and the server kindly lowered the blinds as it was incredibly bright and hot outside. Pretty much every seat apart from the two window stools were taken, which in my book is a good sign, its popular for sure. After being seated i briefly pondered the menu and gave up almost immediately, every dish sounded great and made it too difficult to choose, so i asked the chef. I dont have any dietry requirements or preferences so im good with that. He said his "Go to" was the Chimi steak, right, done, sold, lets go! I ordered, received my flat white promptly and sat and soaked in the atmospherics, again. I enjoyed sitting with my coffee listening to the voices chattering and laughing, the sounds of crockery and glasses clinking, the distant sounds of labour from the kitchen, it all adds to the nostalgic experience. Toast use good quality produce and the selection, you can tell has been thought about. So my Chimi steak arrives and i am not disappointed. A circular plate housing what would be described as warm happiness. The Marinated Rump steak was cooked medium, with a nicely seared crust, coated in Chimichuri and on top was a perfectly fried egg, all laid on a thick cut slice of sourdough toast, accompanied by a cute little ceramic pot of the lightest fluffiest little hash brown balls. Honestly it was incredible. The whole experience was, i will return again and again, next time to review the sweets on toast. This place is a little gem and the staff here are brilliant, they work hard and really make you feel welcome. Its clean and almost Scandi feel really appeals to me and clearly many others. It definitely feels like a local business run by people who care it does not feel like a business, it feels more like you have been invited to eat at a friends home. Well done Guys, a 'Toast' to you, see you soon.

Such a simple idea, different toppings on quality toasted bread. Delicious food, good service, baby friendly. Even though I didn't have one I really liked that they offered cocktails. Hot chocolate was a winner too!

Good service here but with a few unnecessary sarcastic comments from our server with regards to our orders. I was a bit taken aback that I couldn’t order just a piece of toast and butter, even though they’re making toast for people all the time, and the clue is in the name of the cafe!

awesome food! many tables inside and the atmosphere is very welcoming. pretty noisy inside

10/10 Food Service Atmosphere Cleanness And everything you need in a perfect cafe And very well prices

Best cappuccino in St Albans... and then there is the toast! Lovely dishes although make sure to ask for extra maple syrup as sometimes can be a bit too light. High recommended regardless!

Love the food and coffee, staff were super friendly! My favourite was having a chimi steak for brunch 🫶🏼

Went on Monday with my partner and we had an amazing lunch date!! 🤩 The steak was lovely, cheese on toast was delicious and crunchy nut was super good 😋 Also recommend their loaded hash brown bites coz anything with cheese is always the best 👌🏻✨

Toast! Exactly what it says on the tin - stuff on toast, done incredibly well. We had some loaded hash brown bites, some spiced scrambled eggs and chilly chorizo on sourdough, hot honey halloumi and two coffees. Came to under 40 and would come again in a heart beat. Incredible tasting dishes, wonderful atmosphere, great staff and attention to detail with the dishes and coffee The coffee was delicious, the bean is from a popular London roaster called gentleman barista. The coffee itself had decent art and the only small issue out of the whole experience was that it was a little too hot and a bit too much foam for a cortado but that didn’t matter with it tasting delicious, notes of chocolate. Couldn’t recommend this place more. A little hidden gem in the area.

Great brunch menu for a weekend mission

Kitchen closes about 1 hour early I think so I did not get to taste the food. Otherwise fine.

Very tasty and good looking food.

Always our first choice for St Albans - excellent menu, wonderful staff and brilliant vibe. Great for coffee lovers and those looking for a great spin on traditional breakfast. I have also been to many events here in the evening and it's an excellent location and place to host an intimate event in the heart of town. Would recommend!

Menu is amazing. Thank you so much for your cafe.

I must say and therefore shared this find… what a gem… covers all aspects… food spot on, friendly, funny yet professional service, quality of produce, attention the detail… I live in Hertford and will travel to have breakfast, brunch here. Well done 👍

5 stars and I'd give it 6 if I could. Me, my wife and our 1 week old were welcomed and seated instantly in a great spot for the buggy by a lovely waitress. The food and iced latte were incredible. A lot of attention to details like a thick glass with lots of ice. Service was friendly and helpful. Even the baby changing facilities were good. Nice decor and clearly Toast have high standards all round. Will be going back regularly as locals.

Loved it all, great food, excellent service.

Amazing breakfast, amazing service and such a nice environment. Great for kids and families

Not the greatest experience. We queued for more than half an hour to get a table as the place is quite popular. The place is quite noisy with the open kitchen (I didn't have the greatest view, facing a cook underwear as his trousers were too loose). The waiter was quick to get our order. However we waited about an hour to get our main...toasts obviously. Quite underwhelming. The toasts were not thick enough. All really thin. The plate presentation was not as neat as the other pictures I've seen. Good point for the customer service: When requesting the bill, they did acknowledge the long wait and gave us a 10% off the bill.

A great place for brunch, but could do with some sound proofing - me and my partner really struggled to hear each other amongst the surrounding conversations and clutter from the kitchen. Other than that, the food was fantastic and it's a great place - a must visit in St Albans!

A fantastic spot, great atmosphere, lovely staff and food just amazing from the brunches to the pastries (try the cherry danish) and alongside good coffee. This is a fab spot for some laptop time or catch up with friends!

Delicious food, relaxed vibe and friendly service.

We had an absolutely exceptional brunch at Toast this morning. So hard to decide what to choose as everything coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. We opted for the Hot Honey Halloumi with smashed avo and green harrisa sauce which was undoubtedly the best thing we’ve ever tasted & the Chilli Chorizo scrambled eggs which was * chefs kiss * The bloody Mary’s were perfection, you could tell it had great quality ingredients (which makes all the difference!) The only downside for us is that you’re a good 2.5 hour drive away, else we would be your new fave regulars!

Came for breakfast and WHAT A TREAT. Top quality service and food was INCREDIBLE. Had hot honey halloumi and WOW, it was just heavenly! Coffee great quality. Would 100% recommend.

Great gluten free options and friendly staff. Updating this review a year later, best fry up in st Alban's and the chimmichurri avo toast is the best avo toast we have ever had. 10/10

Lovely brunch spot, with great service! Would highly recommend.

Wow! What a warm, friendly, down to earth, classy, delicious venue! We had such a lovely afternoon, the staff couldn’t have been more welcoming, friendly, attentive and professional. We were seated promptly, once they knew it was my mums birthday we were given a delicious bowl of hash brown bites with a birthday candle as a gift, this was followed by absolutely delicious food! Toast is the epiphany of how to do something really, really well, congratulations! I shall spread the word and be a regular!

Great for brunch cocktails & mocktails. Vegan & vegetarian options available

I am lucky enough to work next door to this super restaurant where the food is amazing and the service is outstanding nothing is ever to much trouble!

Had brunch here today and it was amazing!! 10/10 food with lots of choice and such good portions, also dog friendly which is a bonus! The staff were lovely and couldn’t do enough for you. Definitely recommend!!

Enjoyed lunch. Cameron 😜👍 great guy

Had a wonderful brunch with friends here - the crunchy nut french toast and hot honey halloumi toast were highlights! Our waiter Harry was really friendly and helpful too :)

This is by far my favourite brunch spot in the whole of Hertfordshire. The manager who owns the cafe is extreme attentive and kind. The food is fantastic and you feel really looked after by the staff. Couldn’t recommend anymore! It is quite busy on weekends so can get noisy and cramped but hopefully they can expand soon!!

Very delicious food! My toast was a little crunchy but I think I just like it really under- toasted. Shakshuka and hashbrowns were great. Music slightly loud but better than other places ive been.

Great coffee great food great service

Tasty food, excellent quality and decent sized portions. Reasonably priced. And they allow dogs!

Amazing here. I have come multiple times ! Even if the wait time is long, servers will update you and are very nice !

Lovely food done to a high standard. The breakfast was amazing. Quite a small room. At weekends you may have to wait for 10 to 15 minutes for a. Table

Interesting choice of toasts and friendly people

We came to St Albans for a day trip and found this place for breakfast/brunch. The atmosphere is lovely and we got seated very quickly and food came super fast! Recommend the loaded hash bites they are AMAZING. The hot drinks are unbeatable and if you are a fan of matcha then the matcha latte is lovely with syrup! We also highly recommend the Hot Honey Halloumi with chorizo! Gorgeous combo! Will definitely come here again if we visited St Albans again! :) The only bad thing I’d say is when the sun is shining and it’s warm, it gets very hot inside especially when it’s busy

Most possibly the best thing I’ve ever eaten ….. Crispy chilli honey halloumi, smashed avocado, green harissa, poached egg and red chilli on sourdough toast ♥️ You need to try this!!! Amazing staff and customer service second to none!!!

Have been here so many times now for food as well as just a coffee and a catch up with friends/family and it’s always amazing! Liam and his team do an amazing job with the standard of food as well as incredible service, it’s my favourite place to go for coffee, brunch and everything else!

Staff went above and beyond, super friendly and the food was INCREDIBLE😍😍 !!

Lovely lunch today! It's tucked just off the high street which really adds to the atmosphere and makes it a cosy place for lunch/brunch. Really interesting menu - the ultimate Millennial meal! Staff were friendly and helpful and we didn't feel rushed at all. Had the Mexican beans, halloumi toast and drinks. It was pretty busy around lunchtime but the staff were still able to squeeze us in. Lovely decor and atmosphere. Nice place to visit!

Excellent customer service and the absolute best brioche French toast!!! Soooo delicious! Would highly recommend!!

Lovely food, would definitely go again

The meal was satisfactory overall; however, the orange juice was not fresh as indicated on the menu. When I inquired with the gentleman serving our table, he insisted that the juice was fresh. I found this response to be misleading, and I believe it is essential for accurate information to be provided to customers. If it is not freshly squeezed then it is mot fresh.

It was very busy when we went but the food was really worth it. Good service.

Toast is our go to place for brunch in St Albans. The food is delicious and there is lots of choice. The coffee is excellent. There are cocktails if you fancy one, and Liam and his team make everyone feel welcome and valued.

Food fantastic, really good service staff also manager very friendly

Loved the decor and I’m gluten and dairy free and they still managed to give me the most delicious lunch! I will be back!

Excellent food. Hands on the best service in the UK I have had in a while! I would recommend Toast to anyone. Smooth running operation with friendly staff.

Can be a bit crowded and steamy, lot of condensation but worth the visit when it's slightly quieter. Friendly staff, great coffee and good food. (In my humble opinion shaksuka could be a bit more flavorful.)

Fantastic food, considering it was a very busy period when we arrived we were seated quickly. The service was excellent and the food and coffees arrived swiftly, fair play to the kitchen team! Absolutely top tier.

Probably the friendliest team in St. Albans! Genuinely brilliant. Dishes change seasonally.

Such a great spot, coffee is incredible as is the food. Really lovely staff and a chilled, fun atmosphere - we love Toast!

The food surprised me and the environment was comfortable

Been here twice for brunch and loved it both times! The food is always amazing and the staff are really friendly and polite. Both times I've visited (once on a Saturday and another time on Sunday) we did have to wait for a table, but the queue does move really quickly and it is always definitely worth the wait. Can't wait to visit again - highly recommend the chilli chorizo eggs!

Had been looking for somewhere different to go for bunch and boy did we find it. You can’t book so you need to get here quick but it’s worth it. The food is great, the service is top notch. Would recommend and will come back for sure.

What a warm welcome when we arrived. The service was friendly and prompt. The chorizo and eggs was absolutely delicious!! We had a really good meal, thank you!! Keep making great food and I wish you lots of success with your restaurant.

We had a great brunch dining experience this morning in this great Cafe. Staff are welcoming and hospitable, food options are numerous, and coffee was good. The ambience is cosy. I opted for the Chorrizo dish which did not disappoint. All family members enjoyed their choices and the service was great. Highly recommended 👌

Good food and friendly waiters. I will return again. It does get quite hot in there! I understand the food is made in an open kitchen so this could be the reason.

Such a welcoming place and the food is delicious!

Visited on a whim over a weekend in St Albans and LOVED IT! Food was honestly delish, goooood coffee and great service. The size of the slice of bread was next level. 10/10 highly recommend!

Such a Gem! Friendly staff, great coffee & top tier food. P.s. best Cheese toastie, with a green harissa I could happily bathe in.