The Best Cafes in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Visited recently and had a pastel de nata, I'd never had one before. It was gorgeous! 2 days later we were at a famous Pastel de Nata speciality shop in Covent Garden. Seriously, not a patch on Listed!! 😆

Freshly baked loaf 🥰 traditional and new flavours quality of this place (amazing 👌)

Wonderful sandwiches (brie & bacon on toasted sourdough) and coffee is amazing. Haven't been in the evening yet for wine and cheese/meat boards but definitely will shortly as it is so pleasing to have that option locally.

V friendly coffee shop, good quality coffee and atmosphere

We love their mix spices for curry! I was also sceptical with the eco-friendly washing up liquid and for surfaces but it works great just using a little bit and you can refill the bottles 👍

I love walking into Full of Beans, it's like walking back into the community, the same as when we were growing up and we'd pop in to all the shops we needed and catch up with all the people around us, such an essence of connection. That's not all that makes FoB brilliant, in my opinion, it's also the friendly and knowledgeable team who make time for everyone helping guide you through multiple options depending on what you're after.

Really lovely little shop full of whole foods, vegan treats, loose herbs and spices. Only 4 stars because some items that are made in the store don’t have ingredients listed and it would be nice to know instead of asking for every item. Still, definitely worth coming to for specialist advice and help with nutrition.

It's a great place to pop in for an incredibly chocolately hot chocolate and slice of homemade cake! The team is always so welcoming and friendly. There are delicious vegan options available, and the store is well stocked with a wide range of produce to cater to all needs. I am looking forward to their expansion so they can offer an even wider range of food and drink. We'll be back!

One man business, makes a great egg & bacon roll, also had pot of tea for one. Really nice atmosphere, very well priced food etc. My go to cafe in Sawbridgeworth.

Last night was our second takeaway, we were impressed with the first and enjoyed the second even more. It's the most like the pizza from my region of Italy that I've ever had in the UK. The mozzarella is very, very good. I can only manage half, wish I could eat a whole one.

Superb spot with a simple menu that works so well. The food is delicious and all home made. Roll on May time when we can eat-in. Love the outdoor terrace area too, really lucky to have this restaurant in Sawbridgeworth!

Some of the best pizza I've had! Amazing style of pizza with authentic ingredients, awesome staff and a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend popping in.

Been a few times and never disappointed nor dissatisfied.....food is lovely, fairly priced and you get a decent amount so that's always good. Staff are absolutely lovely and so friendly place is clean and kept on top of and is always a lovely place to pop into be it for a coffee or food 😊

Went out for a girls’ day brunch on a Sunday. Place was bustling! Blueberry cheesecake was delicious. I only tasted a bit of the coleslaw and salmon sandwich, they tasted great basing on the small bite I had! We’ll be coming back to try out more from the menu.

Have been here many times and the food and coffee are always delicious. Good vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options and staff very accommodating to requested variations to menu options. Staff always friendly and service has always been quick.

The Shed Coffee House has really nice food, and everyone is really friendly. I just wish there was a bit more parking sometimes — but I know there's not much they can do about that. I love walking down there anyway, so it’s not too bad. It’s also a great spot to stop off during a walk by the river if you're passing by.

Great little coffee shop on the corner of bell street. Coffee is great and Nutella cookie pie is to die for. Staff are great. Will be back

Really good, friendly and atmospheric - they try hard to quickly work through the queue for ice-cream. My favorite ice cream is pistachio and they went to the back freezer to get some as its not entirely popular choice - so thank you. My 5 year daughter loves the selection, esp raspberry Ripple and I was able to bring a lovely cake back for my wife. This place is a great addition to the town! Well done to all!

Absolutely fabulous find I almost don't want to leave this review so I can keep it to myself! Very friendly and had a great Nutella milkshake. Set in a glorious spot to watch the sun go down and the boats go by. Definitely improved our dog walks.

Lovely place by the Stort, staff is amazing and the place is just so cute. Really recommend it and even better if you go for a walk before/after that

This place is brilliant! Converted horse box, serving lovely coffee, teas, ice-cream, etc. with seats right on the canal side. Obviously best for dry weather, as it's outdoor seating only, but a perfect spot, lots of parking nearby, really picturesque, and lovely people, I really hope they do well!

I passed this little place on a bike ride from Bishops Stortford to Sawbridgeworth on the towpath next to Spellbrook Lock 3. I'm told you can park in the small laybys on Spellbrook Lane East / Dell Lane (maybe you can park in 3 Horseshoes pub and walk down, but I'm not sure if it's allowed). or you can walk / cycle from either Sawbridgeworth or Bishops Stortford. Lovely setting right on the Lock, sit outside and watch the narrowboats, paddleboards and canoes passing. Nice coffee. See you again soon.

Just been in the mint café, very impressed. My go to test of a new café and a personal favourite is eggs Benedict. Cooked just right, coffee was with me very quickly. Good service, will be back again.

I was in need of a good breakfast - it was lovely! Friendly service, very good food cooked fresh - highly recommended!!

Fantastic cafe, been here a few times with a 12 month old and they have always been very accommodating with also serving great food!

Hefty baguette sandwiches, filled to the brim. Lovely staff, lovely food, I used to go more often, however I definitely will be going back soon

Amazing !! we are so lucky to have this wonderful coffee lounge in High Wych x family run an all staff so friendly and helpful, the food is to the highest standard, definitely top notch xx Sunday roast are the best xx I’m constantly in there hot choc to die for, yummy xx thickest delicious milkshakes and smoothies xx I just love it my favourite place to hang out xxxxx

Being from out of the area I popped in for a bite to eat and a coffee the service from the ladies was second to none , they made me feel very welcome nothing was too much trouble I was in the area for a week and I went back everyday Delicious food Great coffee Even better people Thank you so much for making me feel so welcome

Lovely staff and great customer service the food was amazing would highly recommend 👍

Popped in here yesterday, asked for food but the kitchen closed at 2 however the blond lady asked what I wanted and I said chips, and she was more than happy to serve me. Not that I would make a habit as it not fair on the them, the place was spotless and the cappuccino, myself and colleague had was really nice. Seems like a little family business and would be more than happy to go there again , when travelling past when working, all of them working. With a smile , well done