First time visiting Phillies yesterday and we were very impressed with the food and service. The salt beef bagel was delicious and the coffee cup size was generous. Only thing missing for me was some quiet background music, however my husband liked the quiet, more peaceful atmosphere.

If you haven’t yet heard of Phillies Cafe in Phillimore Recreation Park, I suggest you stop what you’re doing and make it your next stop. This place is serving up breakfasts that’ll make you rethink your entire weekend routine. Now, I’m a man of simple tastes—give me a good breakfast and a strong coffee, and I’m happy. This time around, I went for the poached eggs. And let me tell you, they were on point. Soft, runny yolk that made me feel like a breakfast king, with that perfect delicate poach that’s so hard to get right. I cut into them, and it was like they were made for me. Honestly, I’ve had eggs before, but these? These were next level. But wait—there’s more. No regular, boring hash browns here. Nope. We’re talking hash brown bites. Tiny, crispy, golden nuggets of potato goodness. Like little morsels of heaven that crunch just right without crumbling into a pile of soggy regret. If you’re one of those people who believes that hash browns are meant to be a rectangle-shaped block of sadness, then these bite-sized wonders will change your life. They’re like the breakfast equivalent of a good snack you didn’t know you needed. Now, the rest of the plate was just as delightful. The bacon was crisp, the tomatoes fresh (not that sad, mushy stuff you sometimes get), and the toast, oh, the toast not just any toast, but sourdough toast, just the right amount of crunch. Honestly, you could’ve served me this on a paper plate and I’d still be singing its praises. But thankfully, it came on something a bit classier than that. And the coffee? It was nothing short of sublime. We’re talking smooth, rich, make-you-forget-your-worries kind of coffee. If they ever bottle this stuff, I’ll be the first in line to buy it. It’s the kind of coffee that doesn’t need to scream “look at me,” but you can’t help but notice how perfect it is. As for the atmosphere, gorgeous doesn’t quite do it justice. Sitting outside in the park, sipping your coffee, surrounded by greenery, and the sort of peace that makes you feel like you’ve got the world figured out. If you close your eyes, you might even think you’ve been transported to some far-flung holiday destination. I mean, you’re just a stone’s throw from Radlett, but who needs to go sit on a busy high street, when you’ve got this? In short: Phillies Cafe is a solid win. Whether you're after a flawless breakfast, divine coffee, or a lovely spot to take it all in, this place has it. I don’t often get this excited about breakfast joints, but here I am, telling you it’s worth your time. Dog on leads are allowed into the cafe for when you order but there is plenty of space outside.

Phillies makes the park such a lovely place to spend time in now. The menu has a good selection of favourites and some interesting variations. I had the chicken, bacon and avocado salad which was a big portion and so yummy. My son had their chicken burger and loved it. We shared their orange, pistachio, cranberry and raisin shortbread (from a bakery in Shenley) but I could have eaten one on my own! On a sunny Sunday like today, there was a constant flow of families enjoying all that Phillies had to offer with friendly staff clearly enjoying themselves being there too, making for a warm atmosphere. All done all