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The Rhubarb Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant

👍👍 Such a lovely cafe! The food was great, staff friendly and it looks so lovely inside with all the plants! People often mention nice, lovely, staff, cafe, service, coffee, friendly, breakfast, good,


Address

168 Cassiobury Dr, Watford WD17 3AJ, United Kingdom

Website

rhubarbcafe.uk

Contact

+44 1923 228414

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (339 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 8 am to 4 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 8 am to 5 pm, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: nice (10) lovely (9) staff (9) cafe (8) service (8) coffee (8) friendly (7) breakfast (6) good (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Andreea S. 9 months ago on Google
    Such a lovely cafe! The food was great, staff friendly and it looks so lovely inside with all the plants!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Editor M. 2 years ago on Google
    I always go here to eat, the food is always delicious and the staff are so lovely! 🥰 I especially recommend the hash brown falafel and hummus breakfast!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 唐興明 7 months ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious gluten free breakfast in a really charming cafe. Very friendly and lovely staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salma 1 year ago on Google
    Having recently moved to the area I have loved the food and the service. Well done to all the staff. Lovely owner too.

  • 1/5 Lady R. 7 months ago on Google
    Live locally and have eaten here plenty of times but the last few times have been so disappointing. Food is ok but the prices are steep and portions are smaller than they once were. When my friend and I went for lunch recently we started to eat our food only to then be told they only accepted cash (no signs to say this) I didn’t have any cash on me and when I voiced this I was told there was a cash machine by the shops. I had no card on me as always use Apple Pay on my phone so my friend had to go and withdraw cash to pay. I have paid by card here many times before so I know they do take card. Perhaps it’s to avoid paying the tax man. The lady who seems to be the owner or manager is miserable and rude and I won’t be going back. I have already shared my experience with friends and family only to find they have also had a bad experience on more than one occasion. For a local cafe who relies mainly on those that live in the area I find it baffling that they don’t make an effort to be friendly. Be careful not to get to complacent or you’ll find Daisys in the Park will be getting all your customers.

  • 3/5 Lucía C. 5 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff, good vibes, and vegan options, although a bit pricey (about £15 for the vegan breakfast) and unfortunately the coffee isn't great hence the 3 stars.

  • 5/5 Dear A. 6 months ago on Google
    Me and kids went to eat brunch because they wanted something sweet and I saw the menus and i knew that it would quench that sweet tooths. I can see that I was very happy with the outcome of the food, and my kids were very satisfied when we left. The service was absolutely amazing, and the staff were really kind and had lovely smiles on their faces when they delivered the food to our table! It’s a lovely and peaceful environment and I felt comfortable when I was eating with my children. I even got some cute photos of the branch that we shared. My children are adopted, and this was our first meal together as a real family, and I loved it. Will definitely be coming back with my children and my husband next time.

  • 2/5 Freddie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Well, the food was quite nice, but the service wasn't great. We ordered to takeaway and when my friends got their food they decided to sit down inside and wait for me to get mine, the lady working there proceeded to give us the dirtiest of looks and ask us if that "we are definitely having takeaway" not the best reception of a first time visit. Then two people came in after us and asked if it would be quick if they ordered as they had somewhere to be she then replied saying if they sit in or order takeaway it would be the same and then gave them a dirty look and shook her head as they turned to sit down. Having a good relationship with current and new customers is key for a business and if she doesn't sort out her attitude then I doubt it will improve

  • 2/5 Kirill M. 11 months ago on Google
    You are a coffee shop. Please learn how to make nice coffee! Coffee is of sub-standard quality and overpriced. £3.50 for a take out. Also served too hot to drink. There are much better coffee shops out there who make much better coffee for less.

  • 5/5 Bill A. 1 year ago on Google
    Had coffee and a cake. Beautiful presentation. Lovely staff. Like the idea of No laptop allowed.

  • 4/5 Hcathy T. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for lunch we had the chicken salad and falafel warp. Great portions size. Fresh and cooked to order food. Reasonable priced. Really nice girls that work there. Able to have dogs outside which was a great bonus. Will return It loses 1 star from me as there sweet treats scones, muffins etc.... are all costo bought. Would be nice to see some home-baked cakes etc..

  • 4/5 Hemz H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely little cafe not too far out from the town centre. Vegan and vegetarian breakfast options are available and plenty of beverage and hot drink choices. Portions are a little small, but it was a lovely cooked meal. Parking is available on opposite street and is permit free on Saturday and Sundays.

  • 5/5 Aslı Tümer A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice and lovely little cafe for breakfast. Vegan and vegetarian options are so delicious and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Thank you for everything ❤️

  • 1/5 Assma A. 2 years ago on Google
    We used to love this little cafe for a quick Brunch. The food is quite nice but the customer service has never been great but we used to overlook that in the past. However on our most recent visit the owner came to take our order....it was absolutely horrible the way she made us feel. There was no greeting or ask us of we are ready to order ..just simply stood there with the most angriest of faces making us feel really uncomfortable, looking at our direction and talking in native language with the most daggers of looks. When my husband told her that as an owner she should be friendly with customers..she got very rude; defensive.and very patronising .I don't normally like leaving reviews but I came on here to check if it was just us and what other reviews were like. We were shocked that so many other people have commented on her rudeness and witchy nature yet she continues to be rude to her customers We were extremely put off this time round and we visit quite a few places and have worked withim the hospitality industry ourselves. We can honestly say this is the most worst customer service experience ever

  • 3/5 Caroline J. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m glad other people found the service bad as this is reassuring! It is a quaint nice cafe that has potential to be something really special. It drops 1 star for being over priced, they even tried to charge me for extra hot water for my tea! And another star is dropped for the unfriendly and unwelcoming service. There are lots of cafes around and I look for places that not only provide good food but a warm, welcoming environment. Being unfriendly to customers is unnecessary and puts people off coming back, so it’s also not a good business model either! Neither is charging for extra water as I’ll just go somewhere else now so they lose out my custom for the sake of a bit of hot water.

  • 5/5 Kevin O. 1 year ago on Google
    Impeccable. The café interior is clean and comfortable. The outside tables are really pleasant. Good value for money, with a very good menu. The French Fruity toast was outstanding as was the Turkish coffee, and banana milkshake. Will definitely visit again!

  • 4/5 Paul C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice cake and tea - very clean facilities, good outdoor seating (with blankets!) nice lady serving. Lost a star as expensive £6.30 🤷‍♂️ Back for soup, tea & cake. Still excellent, but pricey @ £13.30 - sign of the times! 😋

  • 5/5 Wayne A. 2 years ago on Google
    What can I say. Very nice little cafe, impeccably clean, cosy seating, friendly attentive staff. Service was very quick and the food was just amazing as my photos show. And a proper mug of tea not your tiny tea cups. Will definitely be going back

  • 5/5 melpi b. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely little coffee shop for tea, juices, sandwiches brunch, breakfast or lunch . Multiple choices on the menu. Very friendly service. Tasty food. Outside seats if the weather allows. Strongly recommended.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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