Hertford Cake Co. , Hertford

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.