HATCH - Good Food on the Move

My Hubby and I go there all the time. (I think they thought I was a veggie for a long time as I got addicted to their mini roast veg pizzas.)They always greet you like a friend and its good quality food done well. Always extremely attentive and polite. Between us we've sampled most things on the menu and their food is always consistent. We feel like valued customers. In my humble opinion - if go there just for a coffee, you are missing the big picture! As for baristas, everyone's got to start somewhere... [Jun 13] 08 Jun 13 HATCH - Good Food on the Move

HATCH is great! We stopped there today for a gorgeous lunch: chilli con carne with tortilla chips, and chicken and chilli pizza - both freshly made and properly delicious. It's good value too. Just the sort of cafe stop that St Albans didn't previously have and definitely needed. Strong recommendation. [May 13] 04 May 13 HATCH - Good Food on the Move

My new favourite place. [Jan 13] 31 Jan 13 HATCH - Good Food on the Move

I couldn't disagree more with the previous reviewer. HATCH is a great new addition to the independent alternatives to high street chains. Why buy an over-chilled, mass-produced sandwich from MandS, Costa or Starbucks when you can enjoy a tasty hand-made one from these friendly folks, or a carton of warming hotpot. The (Origin) coffee is smooth, the hot chocolate is delicious and the cakes and pastries will destroy any good intentions that new year dieters have. HATCH doesn't need to be ground-breaking, it just needs to fill the obvious gap in the market for an EAT/Pret/LEON-style operation, which it does, and even better that it's an independent local business. Give them a try! [24 Jan 13] 24 Jan 13 HATCH - Good Food on the Move

Nice decor, friendly guys, fresh home-made food (but nothing ground-breaking) As for the coffee - a very standard choice of beans (Origin) and an inexperienced barista. Shame. [23 Jan 13] 23 Jan 13 HATCH - Good Food on the Move