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https://www.hertfordcakeco.com 91 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1AS Previously a small unit on the fringes of town, the ever popular Hertford Cake Co. seems to have moved up in the world with a larger space that brings with it a seating area perfect for coffee and cake moments which, lets be honest, are often all too few in life. I once stepped into their previous premises to order an oat latte, and spy if they had any vegan goodies but was out of luck on that front being told I should keep an eye on their Instagram for brownies and the sort, that I might be able to pop down and consume. Now, catching up with a friend, I step into their new spot and chance my arm with the confectionary, again without any internet insight. I’m not so lucky this time either but my friend has an array of delectable looking cakes and bakes to choose from as I settle down to an oat latte with beans from award winning speciality coffee roasters Camper Van Coffee - a Hitchin based outfit that supplies across the county. Rich toffee notes and a caramel-esque mouthfeel, it certainly feels appropriate for a cake shop to be serving sweet and smooth coffee that feels like a delightful sweet treat itself, and so I’m less bothered by the lack of edible options for me. It serves as something different in a town that’s slowly building a reserve of coffee shops and yet can still compete with the best of them in the caffeine department. One day my cake will come and then I’ll truly be able to savour all that they have to offer.
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https://thedelionverulam.com 5a Verulam Road St. Albans AL3 4DA There’s something to be said for businesses that state exactly what they do in the name. The Deli on Verulam doesn’t mess around with its branding and you know exactly what you’re going to get from the experience when you walk. Filled to the brim with cheeses and cuts of meats, it’s the coffee I’ve come for (visiting with the delightful coffee filtered gang) as I sidle into the crisp white interior that’s obviously meticulously kept and spotlessly clean. With the intention of providing high quality, locally sourced, and sustainable food and drink, I’d be intrigued to learn more about where they source their coffee given that it’s pretty hard to grow around the Chiltern Hills and imminent regions but there certainly is an abundance of local roasters and suppliers that may still fit the bill. Not a place I’d naturally frequent, it caters to a clientele well above my income but I’m still greeted by a friendly smile when I sit down at the countertop to peer out at the adjoining garden and sip from hot, delightfully earthy, coffee that feels luxurious with every sip. Smooth and inviting, it matches the surroundings offering a moment of serenity just off the busy high street. St Albans itself is certainly not short of places to grab a coffee but good coffee may be slightly harder to come by. Still, this seems to fit the bill and offers nice, if limited, seating to do so. Cast your eye about for something to take home with you and it won’t be hard to come across something to your tastes but its the pleasant ambiance of life away from the hustle bustle that is the draw, and on a grey day with little else to do, I’d say there are few things better than to pull up a pew and sip away. |
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