The best restaurants serving Other cuisines food in Hitchin Highbury North Hertfordshire East of England

Was my go-to place for lunch whenever in Hitchin until today. I saw the man serving and making sandwiches stroke a customer’s dog several times and then go back to serving food without washing his hands. Was already eating my sandwich but quite put me off. Won’t be going back.

Never been before so popped in, very cute spot in a nice area of town. Ordered one sandwich and some water which totalled £17. Took over 15 minutes to get the sandwich which was average at best (fatty meat/ cheese not melted). Pretty disappointed as it felt very overpriced. Always looking to support independent places but sadly won’t be back with slow service and average food.

I really wanted a crusty roll. There used to be a truly superb independent genuine bakery on this site in How Wood but it is now a Simmons. This was my first visit here. And last. I was told there were no crusty rolls left but the server suggested a ciabatta instead, pointing to them on the shelf (price tag 85p). I chose to have it with some day long cooked sausages under the heated counter glass. £4.55. Four pounds and fifty five pence for charred sausage in an 85p roll. I queried the incredible price hike above the roll cost. "Well you had a filling Sir". Quite. I've certainly been stuffed!

I would so like to give a great review as the owner was lovely but it’s just not quite there. I’m sure they will get this right in the future. We weren’t offered a starter. We had tasty steaks on the rock but they had to be cut and shared between two. We were given a couple of small sides (6 or so chips and a few Mediterranean veg and coleslaw). The portions all round were small. There was no choice of dessert, just one thing on offer. We had to sit around a long time between courses and weren’t offered drink top ups (2.5 hours for 2 courses). The bill was not broken down and we were just given a total amount. We then had to ask for the deposits to be removed. Overpriced unfortunately.

Nice place.. friendly staff great service.. However, The prices differs really much. I specifically confirmed that yes that was the same order and the price differ 0.45 pound.. that was not the only one issue I came across. It was 16:30 when I asked the staff to sit outside and they said they cleaned and folded the desks. That’s fair but it’s sunny day and 2 hours before the closing time and that’s the only two table we can sit and enjoy the sunny day outside. I was informed not to sit there cuz they cleaned. I did not enjoy my time really had to leave this place early before even finishing my drink.

I don’t normally write negative reviews but someone needs to do something. The place is filthy with ground in dirt, dust and trays that have plastic literally peeling off, the staff of 3 behind the counter were so busy talking between themselves that the customers were all but ignored. The cutlery was dirty and the server picks them up from the end you are supposed to put in your mouth. Not going back.

The server was quite aggressive to myself and my daughter. I asked the older chap his name on the way out very politely his name as he wasn’t wearing a name badge and he wouldn’t tell me. I assume the manager. I asked the other staff his and their name. They wouldn’t say and hid their name badges. (Alfie) The actual hot chocolate was lovely and the young people who serviced me (including Alfie) were all lovely but the so called manager was intimidating and rude. I will not return.

First time having breakfast here. Very good espresso and friendly service in a pleasant cafe area. Very disappointing scrambled egg on toast. Once slice of cold toast (which made it chewy) with a decidedly rubbery, solid lump of scrambled egg. It was lukewarm and was not freshly made; I suspect it had been done in the microwave and left to congeal. Not sure what eggs were used, but soft, warm and yellowy it was not! It was quite orangey and had no taste of eggs and a rubbery texture. Not a £5 meal; I could definitely have got something much tastier for less in town...Not a cafe to be recommended for food.

A great beer selection and friendly staff

Disappointed Filthy tables had wipe with anti bac staff not interested Ended up taking lunch to eat outside Why isn't it cleaned can tell it is never daily cleaned let alone deep clean Bins for cups etc overflowing notice in mornings staff no using gloves to make bacon rolls etc taking money with same hands yuk However It's very well priced nice coffee as all greggs to take away but sitting in there no thx would be so easy to keep.it clean too