Viento Coffee Company in Watford

The manager is very rude. We won't be going back. We witnessed an incident with someone else and felt lucky it wasn't us. He ruined the atmosphere.

We always buy our coffee beans from here, its by far the best coffee we've had! It is a bit expensive but its worth the price for us. There's lots of different types and they will grind the beans for you if you need. The staff have always been very friendly and helpful whenever we've been.

Although the coffee is very good, I don’t think I will be visiting this place any time soon. Unless someone offers me a coffee without me needing to face their customer service that clearly has an attitude. Bought myself a cappuccino and my son asked for a babyccino. We were on the go( they do not welcome pushchair customers indoors anyway), but the small babyccino( or esspresso) cup did not have a lid, so I asked it to be poured into a bigger cup. The answer from the barista was that they don’t do it as it costs money! I was shocked at his answer, but said, I can pay for this bigger cup with a lid ( not to mention the overprised price for a shot of hot milk). At that point the barista said it’s ok( did he feel ashamed, may be?😎) It is not the first time the arrogant customer service in this place has left me surprised. I will choose other coffee places and there are plenty of places that serve hot shots of milk free or under a pound too;-) Dissapointed local customer.

Best coffee i've ever tried. Great company, high quality delicious coffee and high standard service. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Having found this 'gem' I have been popping in ever since happy to support an independent chain (Watford, St Albans). This review relates to St Albans branch only. The coffee is undoubtedly made very well, although they roast their own there is no information as to bean, origin or ethical sourcing. In a short time I detected three different beans or variation in roasting technique. The result is either exceptional or excellent.At first, I thought the poor service was a false impression due to covid screens and limited service options. After a while I realized that the service I repeatedly experienced was not going to change. Basically, it felt joyless. Then a couple of things happened that made me question my support - about £600 spend p.a. I left my loyalty card behind one time - no goodwill gesture. Then finally there was a payment issue, again, nothing possible could be done. I left thinking I had been charged twice, and the co-owner appeared unsympathetic.I'm not going back unless the business is 'under new management'!

Great coffee, great selection of pastries and a fine selection of coffee paraphernalia. So much better than the nasty chains.

Simply the best quality coffee in the area. I'll regularly drive out of my way on the way to work in order to get a coffee from here as opposed the the usual chains nearby Highly recommended

Tip : Viento is small so may be worth a phone call to check space if you are travelling to visit A great coffee shop about a 10 minute walk from Watford Junction train station. Coffee was very good - full of flavour. We opted for breakfast - hot menu is limited and we opted for scrambled eggs on sourdough. Eggs were lovely and light , although strangely served sweet chilli sauce which may not be to everyone's tastes (served on the side). Worth a visit.

Probably the best coffee shop in Watford! Very selfishly, thank goodness it’s out of the town centre to keep it from being overcrowded! The coffee is excellent and they have oat milk (the king of plant milks). Food menu is simple but with enough choice, including vegan options. The avo on toast in excellent and I’ve heard rave reviews of the arancini too. There’s also a great range of sweet treats. Service is always so friendly and the super chilled vibes make this an ideal place to while away a few hours.

I love a good coffee and this place has got just that! With loads of choice and a great breakfast to go along with it you can stop for something to eat or just go for the coffee. It’s small inside but I’ve never struggled to get a seat. The staff are charming and I’ve never had a bad experience.

Popped in for a nice cup of coffee and was served terrible liquid of dark colour in a huge plastic glass - because apparently they didn't have the glass ones left or it was too late or something. They appear to pose themselves as some kind of coffee experts but the only conclusion I made was that what they make is the kind of a drink that has not even remotest resemblance of coffee - tasteless and horribly smelling. Avoid this place and if you were unlucky enough to get in - try to limit your options to espressos - they can get those ones wrong, can they?

This coffee shop has an excellent choice of roasted beans and the coffee is really good, as is the food . However the tea is another story £2:40 for a tea bag in a small cup, and no top up of hot water... payment for a second cup of tea is necessary.Teapots would resolve this and make for happier customers... apparently this is not the first time a top up with hot water has been requested and refused.. such a shame to what otherwise would have been a lovely morning stop off for a cuppa .

We went to Viento, based on the good reviews. Having walked in we were told they would not serve us as we had a puchchair. There was no apology, not a hint of friendliness. We were left wondering whether we don't fit their young, trendy profile, one of us is old, one black and we had a baby. We left feeling humiliated

The best coffee i had in my whole four years of living in the United Kingdom, i just love it . I do recommend viento 💯 % very happy about the smile on there faces when welcoming you very nice staff quality of food coffe and costumer serves

Left very disappointed today and dont think will be ever coming back. Asked for standard black coffee which they could only serve in a take away cup. Coffee was awful, it was filled to the rim with hot water and I couldn't taste coffee at all. When I complained they started arguing that this is how they normally serve. This is not true as I have been to this place before. Anyway I asked to add extra shot to my coffee for which they decided to charge me. Really? Oh well! Very disappointed.

Love this coffee shop, can only really go at weekends as I work in London but if I've got a day off I always pop in to get my regular cappuccino and ham & cheese croissant and always go at the weekend. I usually get a take-a-way as I'm always in a rush but have sat in a few times and it's very nice. Staff are lovely and I like their loyalty scheme which soon adds up to free coffee which is by far the best in the area.

My partner and I are regular Viento visitors (and both very into our coffee). I genuinely cannot believe how fortunate we are to have the best coffee shop for 50 miles in any direction literally on our doorstep! The coffees are always perfectly brewed, the staff are very friendly and professional and whilst the coffee shop itself is quite small and very cosey, this only adds to its inherent charm. It’s a mini oasis of calm and tranquility on the St Albans road. I simply don’t know how anyone can give them a bad rating - I’ve never had a bad coffee there. Ever. All I can possibly think of is given it is quite small inside and so popular, said negative reviewer may have struggled to get a seat. Watford is very fortunate to have Viento in its midst!

Stunning coffee and such a cosy place. We sat outside and everything was so kindly brought out to us.

The best coffee. Very nice place for a drink one coffee to coffee have a room very good Every day take my coffee and I drink a very cool

Came here to meet a friend for coffee. The mocha I had was second to none and the raspberry and white chocolate muffin was to die for (a weakness of mine). Do bear in mind though the £5 minimum spend when paying by card.

Good coffee. But they don’t let you use their power sockets??? How ridiculous...and also tables are very sticky like they haven’t been cleaned in months. What a shame as they do such good coffee. I hope the owner takes this criticism on board.

Popped in on my friends recommendation. Friendly and efficient staff, tasty food and delicious coffee. 👍

This is one of my favourite coffee shops in Watford. The staff are very professional, friendly and the coffee is amazing. The food is great too - especially the tiny lemon / hazelnut pastries in a jar on top of the counter - delicious!

Lovely cafe ... top class snack foods and top class coffee. Great service and a real cosy atmosphere 👍 Americano was excellent

I’m not a coffee expert but it is clear the coffee they serve here is something special.

Amazing coffee and nice atmosphere. We will be back again. Would really like to try the food next time as that also looked amazing

A much needed coffee house in North Watford Very busy when we were there and had to squeeze onto a small table. A couple of tables outside when the weather is better. Coffee of decent quality but not amazing

Tiny coffee house which also serves light Italian-type meals. Great coffee!! Its not the sort of place to take a book as it's so small. It's warm with bench seating inside and a few chairs outside on the pavement

Love the coffee here, it is our go to when need a good quality coffee hit!! Try the soy vanilla latte its the best I've had in the UK

Having visited both coffee shops that make the claim selling the best coffee in town, for me this most certainly was the best coffee I've had in Watford. Friendly staff. I like the fact that Viento roasts there one beans. I do hope the beans in the windows are for display purposes only, as displaying coffee beans openly and in direct contact with sunlight will destroy their quality.

I recently moved to the area and already have been a regular customer at Viento to relax and do some work since I don’t have WiFi at home yet and being a student I work better in a coffee shop environment.

This is a cosy little coffee house, where the owner's passion for coffee is apparent. There are coffees available from India, El Salvador, Guatemala, Vietnam and more, as well the the more traditional varieties.

Lovely coffee. Always something good in the hopper. Good service and good prices. I’m now a regular 10/10

Possible the best coffee we've had in a long time. Definitely worth trying if you are a coffee lover.

Really good coffee and snacks. Been here a few times and haven't been disappointed. You can also buy ground coffee which is great!

What a little gem this shop is just came off the train and found this little coffee shop, the latte i had was really nice and hot, the decor in there is so clean and precise, the staff were really pleasant and every thing seems fresh. I would recommend again and again.

I'm not often in this area but what a great little find this is! Was looking out for a mainstream coffee shop when we saw this and I'm glad we did. Great coffee, great food and nice relaxing atmosphere.

These guys roast their beans on site so you know your coffee, whether you’re buying a cup or beans/grinds to make your own, is perfectly fresh.

Whilst I don't like sharing my watering holes, this place deserves to be recognised as Watford's best.

Tried to visit on Tuesday and was denied entry because I had a pram. The member of staff was unnecessarily rude and refused every suggestion I made to accommodate. Had it been packed I would have been more understanding. However, there were only three customers and there were empty seats I could have easily parked up at. He made absolutely no effort to apologise or offer a solution, and stood at the door waiting for me to leave. Left frustrated and humiliated.

Lovely little coffee shop/cafe. Great coffee selection and good service. Was busy when we went mid morning. Great place to catch a coffee before heading to the station.

Such nice staff, very tasty coffee with a large selection of different beans. Very fresh pastries, apricot danish was delicious ! My friend said the avocado toast was the best she's ever had and my spanish omelette sandwich was delicious. Will defo go back if visiting again.

Serious coffee and wonderful accompaniments. The avocado and tomato on toast was fresh and vibrant in flavour and the toast was an excellent wholemeal sourdough. The jewel bar was a great treat. The atmosphere was really cosy, not least because the staff are so friendly.

This is a fab place for Sunday brunch. Cosy and intimate. Wonderful coffee and my chai latte was great. We had avacado and tomato on toast. Really tasty. We will definitely return.

Great place to eat and drink. Great decor. Lovely coffee and great staff. Will definitely be using again. X

My partner and I are regular visitors to Viento now. This cosy little cafe and coffee roastery holds its own against the best in London. Espresso-based coffees are smooth and rich. They offer a variety of single origin, hand-roasted beans which the owner is only too happy to explain and discuss - Chemex, V60 and Aeropress all offered. The staff are friendly, the music is good, and there's a range of pastries, light meals, snacks and other drinks. An absolute gem and worth every penny.

this is exactly where you want to spend your time with a laptop / book while sipping on delicious coffee / tea and listening to some good old blues, that's all

Have been to Viento for coffee and cake/snacks several times. Service is always friendly. One time I arrived by bike but had forgotten my lock and was wondering whether I could leave it anywhere safe when then owner saw my problem and helpfully put it in a safe place. The coffee is always good here and I sometimes buy some of the freshly roast beans to use at home. They have a range of nice pastries such as lemon tart and almond croissant and arancina that we usually sample. Quite a small place but we have always managed to find seats inside when we have visited and it does have some seats out the front

Popped in here for a quick coffee after a meeting. Very small and uncomfortable seating cramped environment. Prices are quite high £2 for a can of Orange! Hard to understand the man on till As doesn’t speak great English. Coffee was ok tasted a little burnt to me but “owner” insisted was fine. Another place not to visit!

Like many coffee places Viento have a loyalty card. Buy so many coffees and get the next one free. Every other place I have been to would let you use the card from the moment you reach the required number e.g. if you have a empty space on a card and buy two coffees you pay for one and use the now full card to pay for the other coffee. Viento's do not do this. Their position is that you cannot use the card now and you have to go back again for your free coffee - so they stamp the final section on the card and then stamp the first section of another card and you take both away with you. Presumably they think this ensures people come back but in my case it means I will not go there again.

I stumbled across Viento a few months ago and am very glad I did. It's now become my favourite coffee jaunt on my way to the station, and at weekends with friends. Their attention to detail with their coffee - from roasting the beans on site; to their choices of beans; and extremely friendly and knowledgeable baristas - makes this place so great. It's one of the best coffee's I've ever had. I've tried some pastries, and their avo and tomato on toast, which is consistent in quality as that of their coffee. Their tastefully decorated interior, with a rustic but modern feel, give off the perfect ambiance to enjoy such treats.

Hands down my favourite coffee shop, it's got such a nice vibe in that place - you honestly feel like your'e in a cute little coffee shop abroad.

This has become a regular weekend haunt for us. We love the coffee, ambience and service. Just wish it was a bit bigger. I have a feeling it will be hard to get a table soon!

Viento coffee company though in an unusual spot on St Albans road is a tranquil peaceful spot for a lovely coffee. The decor is minimalist and almost Scandinavian in style which both suits the size of the siting area and contributes to the calm atmosphere.

What a wonderful cup of coffee I was privileged to have at Viento served with a smile. Viento are professionals in making coffee and I really encourage anyone who hasn't tried them to pay a visit and enjoy a lovely cup of coffee.

Just what Watford didnt need- an over priced coffee shop. There will be plenty of folks who reckon theyve made it if they cram themselves into this tiny space, listen to the crap music, eat the stale pastries and nasty eggs then pay silly money for the privilege. Staff are rude, snobby in fact. The coffee is alright but ive had better.

I LOVE Viento and it is one of the best things to happen in Watford. Engin ( sorry if not spelt correctly), Zoe and the rest of the team do a brilliant job. Great range of coffee, wonderful cakes and goodies particuarlarly the lemon one and the apricot. Well done and look forward to many more visits. You stars. Fliss G

The only coffee shop I go to in Watford now. Coffee is always amazing, the staff are friendly, my dog is welcome and there is even a vegan cake option. Definitely recommend it.

The best place to get coffee by far, such a good food menu cold and hot and excellent customer service!

Viento is a wonderful coffee shop just close to the train station. The Coffee is perfect! Music, decor and location are charming and personal. If you are not local you can also buy fresh coffee beans for your coffee at home.

Viento is the best place for coffee bar none. Their delightful menu consists of all the different countries coffee they serve and the owner, Engin, makes the most wonderful blends. The music inside adds to the most pleasant atmosphere and I always feel truly appreciated for my custom.

So, here's the choice, buy a rubbish cup of watered-down or milked-up burnt espresso bean slop from a chain, or spend the same money on a great coffee brewed from the bean of your choice (and there are several choices available)? Hmm, which to go for? Oh and they do good cakes, too.

I regularly visit viento for my morning coffee and I am never left disappointed. The food is always prepared to a high standard.

Good flat white, friendly service, pleasant ambience. Has wifi. Only drawback is that it's on the small side, but does take away drinks and snacks too.

Its rare to find such a wide range of coffee to choose from with the expertise to match. There isn't much more to say. If coffee is your thing then you won't find better than this.

Come in every morning to be greeted with a smile and a handshake. Coffee is always on top form! You can also buy luxurious coffee beans to have at home.

Amazing coffee. Extremely knowledgable owner always happy to advise on coffee's to try. Anyone that lives locally should just try 150g of any of the freshly ground coffee and you won't be disappointed. I look forward to drinking coffee now as opposed to just getting a 'kick in the morning'...

Fantastic coffee! I travel from North London to Watford regularly just to drink this coffee. Nothing compares. This is an artisan coffee shop where they roast their own delicious coffee beans on site. Great food menu and atmosphere. The owner is so friendly and helpful and all the staff I have encountered are brilliant. I have got to know some of the regulars and it is great to chat together in the morning.

On visiting this establishment for the first time, I was pleasantly surprised having avoided this independent coffee shop for many weeks after its opening due to the inconvenient, unappealing location, being situated on a noisy, polluted main road. I enjoyed the music and pleasant vintage interior and furnishings, and the coffee was decent.

I love having Viento so near my home - it's always a pleasure to grab a coffee here. Flat White / Drip filter are both great, and buying beans for home brew is worth trying. Highly recommend the coffee here.

I've been a customer of Viento from the day they opened, visiting a few times a week. I love the atmosphere of the place. The staff and owner are friendly and know their beans! The foods a bit different (in a good way) and the coffee?... well it's excellent! An welcome addition to the St Albans Road.

It can be difficult to find a top quality coffee shop, but Viento ticks all the boxes.

I absolutly love viento coffee! Everyone is so friendly and the cakes and coffee are always delicous! would highly recomend to anyone! They also are the only ones in the area that roast their own coffee and you can deffinitly taste the difference. If you love coffee, try Viento!

Terrible ... worst scrambled eggs ever. ( how difficult can scrambled eggs be ? )

I have been going to this coffee shop countless amount of times and it has by far the best coffee in Watford. Great customer service with people who will always greet you with a smile. If you haven't been you have to visit. Strongly recommended!!

In the general coffee wasteland of south herts (aside from a very few) this place has recently opened and offers a very welcoming staff and very tasty coffee. The owner roasts his own coffee on site and there are a number of varieties from different countries to choose or you can try the always changing house blend.

Thought I would give this place a try, purchased x2 coffees which came to just under £5 was informed I was unable to use debit card unless I spent £5.00 which in 2017 is rather odd especially for a small business that needs the trade. If customers could pay an extra 10p or so to use a card this would have been better than be forced to buy extra stuff we don't want or intend to buy.

Great food and brilliant service. Value for money as well. My sister who is the fussiest of eaters especially when it came to an egg sandwich said it was really good!

Went here for a coffee and catch up, very nice little coffee shop, very authentic. Had a lovely hot chocolate and almond croissant warmed up which was delicious.

Viento has created a serious problem for me! I now struggle to drink and enjoy anything else!!

I'm a bit of a coffee snob. Whilst I'll drink anything I know and appreciate a good coffee. In short, this place makes great coffee! House blend is nice and balanced, the milk texturing is spot on, latte art is well executed and milk temp is spot on. Very good friendly service and the pastries are nice and fresh just to top it all off. If you are a coffee person looking for great coffee in the area look no further. Trust me.

If you are a fan of coffee you should definitely try Viento's! The coffee is roasted and grounded on site. Once you try their coffee you are sure to return for more!! St Albans road needs more artisanal places like Viento not another chicken shop or Chinese takeaway...

Wonderful coffee, very good choice of beans and how you can have your coffee made. The staff were friendly & helpful too. Their pastries & flatbreads are definitely worth a try. We were only staying two days but didn't bother trying anywhere else for our breakfast treats!

Great place, great coffee, great cakes. Probably the best coffee in Watford. Nice inside too. Friendly place.

Non centrale, siamo a Watford, e per cui non facilmente raggiungibile.

It's a shame as Viento itself is a nice place to sit. The coffee is the central idea. However, though the ideas of the business are right, their actions themselves are very wrong.

Have been going for a year and this is truly the best coffee in Watford, great atmosphere and very friendly staff. No matter it's a quick coffee on the way to work or one to sit and savour this place has you covered.

This is a wonderful coffee place in Watford. An established specialist in sourcing and roasting excellent coffee beans to sell wholesale, this is a new venture in also selling to the public. Great to pop in on your way to or from the station but also well worth a visit just for the lovely muffins and great menu with a delicious coffee whatever your plans.

I would never have expected to encounter a coffee shop and roastery of such quality in North Watford but I am all the more grateful for it. The owner is delightful- so friendly and passionate about the coffee he serves. I always swing past to order my "usual" morning cup to take away, though it's a bright and jazzy spot to sit, too. Every morning I struggle desperately to avoid the pastries because they look so divine. It goes without saying that nowhere else in Watford compares.

The coffee in Viento is amazing - the way the owner blends and creates amazingly smooth coffee is very rare. Food and ambience is also great - 100% recommend

Nice place for breakfast. I had a brownie and capuccino for 4 pounds. Place looks nice and staff very friendly.

The cakes are good and the coffee is lovely! Nice place - love to sit and take in the fresh smells of coffee brewing.

Love this place, very friendly, & great coffee.

There are plenty of decent independent coffee shops in Watford these days; but this place is the gem amongst them. They roast their beans on site. Seriously, you walk in an there's a giant coffee roaster staring at you! It's worth as visit just to see what one looks like.

The master coffee roaster at viento roasts high quality coffee in-house and simply produces the best tasting coffee you will ever experience. This is better than the artisan coffee I have tasted elsewhere including top coffee roasters in Chicago, LA and San Francisco. I also tried the avocado and tomato on toast recently. Simply the best combination of crunchy bread with soft avocado with the tangy tomatoes complemented with beautiful tasting olive oil and black pepper. The scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on toast is also excellent. This is my favourite place to hang out in the morning before work or a lazy Sunday morning for breakfast and coffee.

Wednesday is date lunch day and my husband and I meet at Viento which has proved to be the perfect spot. It's irrelevant that it's roughly a halfway meeting point for us. We would walk much further to get the quality coffee we get here! Our favourite comes from Vietnam but there is a wide range of different countries to try. The beans are expertly roasted there in the shop and you can also buy some to take home. The food is always good and everything is run in a professional but relaxed atmosphere. If you get the chance, pop in. I know you will return many times as we have!

Not another chicken shop or Indian restaurant. Not another chain.

I happened to notice this coffee shop whilst visiting the range.. I have a good eye for a modern looking coffee shop.. I added it to my notes to remember for next time me and my mum visited the range to stop for a hot drink!.. and we did just that! We were certainly not disappointed!!! Friendly, professional, acomadating and welcoming staff, quirky and modern decor, delicious, fresh & moreish food!!! Unfortunately me and mum aren't coffee lovers but the selection is vast for those of you who do enjoy a coffee! I had camomile tea.. whilst both me and mum ordered smashed avocado and tomatoes on sourdough toast! And wow! It was so fresh! Really delicious :) highly recommend to anyone near by! You can tell the owner has real passion in his job! A real gem in Watford!

We've been coming here most weekends since it opened and it is a wonderful place to stop for a great coffee and hot chocolate. The staff are all friendly and make you feel welcome and never rushed. There is a lovely comfortable feel about this place. Plus good food and drinks.

Viento is a coffee shop that does great coffee and service consistently well. It also does a good range of toasted sandwiches, pastries, and cakes. I've not bought any coffee beans to take home because I know that I'll not be able to recreate the perfect flat white that I get from Viento.