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Cafe, British
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great home made cooked food. Vegetarian and Vegan. Grilled Halloumi and Greek Salad. Beautiful fresh food. Take away Vegan wrap.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Amazing food, lovely staff, brilliant value for money. Best ice coffee in Hemel :) The staff are lovely and friendly, I visit here all the time and have not once been disappointed. x x

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 30 January 2024

I always visit Marlows cafe when I'm visiting Hemel Hempstead for the delicious, cooked to perfection, tasty food. I have never been let down with the quality and always enjoy my prefered dish Peri peri Chicken with all the trimmings...if anything its got better! I...love the cosy, warm and welcoming atmosphere and the way there elderly customers are looked after is so lovely and heart warming to see.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 18 November 2023

avoid this place, like the plague ! They charge extra money for every item , which should actually be included! cream in a hot chocolate 70p extra, I asked for my baked beans to be heated up last time I visited this place, the staff...slapped £1.50 on the bill. i asked for the money back today and the owners tried to lie to me. They snatched my bag and accused me of not paying i have never done this anywhere in my life. I placed my card against the card reader and it did not acknowledge the payment. i had to call the police to retrieve my bag, the police came straight away, thankfully to allow me to pay my bill in full and leave with my bag! I will never enter this place again. I am a courteous and polite person and will not be treated like I'm a criminal. I have no criminal record. I am a professional person and am embarking on a forensic psychology degree. Be careful to check your bill each time.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

All ways lovely food big portions and very reasonable price. the staff are lovely and very welcoming and friendly. It’s a pleasure to visit

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2023

Great fresh food presented attractively. Portions are generous, the service is quick and efficient. Both indoor and outdoor seating available.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 24 June 2023 via mobile

I’ve been going to Marlowes cafe for many years on and off as I’ve always found it the best cafe in town. Even better since it moved to a new premises a few doors down. I go with friends and I go alone it’s always...very friendly, very good old kind of customer service (I like a lot ) and nothing is to much trouble it’s so welcoming and has a great vibe overall. I normally have the Marlowes breakfast, good ingredients, bacon is really nice quality I’m always happy! I’ve tried the roast on a Sunday Very nice, but I’d recommend fresh vegetables, I’m not a veggie person so overall I was happy with my meal. Easy parking for disabled customers Dog friendly on the patio with water bowls and the patio looks great. I look forward to trying new meals on the menu, but I’m a creature of habit. Because my regular cafes done a huge price hike many times I’ll be going to Marlowes cafe more often now as I feel I get good value for money. Thanks guys!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 17 June 2023

No where beter than here ın town 10/10 beşte breakfast we had on here for long long time ❤️❤️❤️ we wıll be back again

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 17 June 2023

Wow such friendly staff and amazing food. Will definitely come back soon . Poached eggs were to die for.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 13 February 2023

Had some drinks here on Saturday night - really nice, nice bunch of people running it. Will be in for another drink and meal soon enough

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 29 January 2023 via mobile

Decided to visit for brunch. Both had a full English breakfast, cup of tea, sparkling water and a diet coke. Staff are lovely and friendly, cute atmosphere, food came out in about 10 mins, best hash browns I've ever had! Very reasonable price too. Will...return when we visit the area again! Thankyou! :)More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 13 January 2023 via mobile

To begin with, a wonderfully warm welcome on entry, The staff here are the very best a business could wish for, always smiling, attentive, whilst remaining professional. I’m fortunate enough to class the owner as a friend and for someone in his early years, has...grasped the concept of running a successful business faultlessly. There is a very diverse menu, of which I have tasted the majority and can give no criticism whatsoever. All in all, as the title suggests, a sensational restaurant that I will continue to visit and bring as much new custom to as possible. Very well done to Al and the team!!!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 5 January 2023

Just been here for breakfast and am not disappointed, the staff are very friendly, the food is tasty and the price isn’t too much. We asked for the 25% discount on coffee promotion which had unfortunately run out, we didn’t notice this but they honoured...it nonetheless. We will be back.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 30 October 2022 via mobile

This really is great cafe . The staff could not be friendlier and always polite . Only little criticism-wish they offered option smaller meals/snacks as meals are very large which is great for most although not smaller appetites . Would never stop me going in...though as so welcoming -thank youMore

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 24 October 2022 via mobile

Fantastic place with a warm welcome, huge menu choice, great service and excellent value for money. We were looking for somewhere to have dinner and walked past a couple of other independent restaurants that were too expensive for our budget. This place had a huge...choice on the menu and great portion sizes. The prices were so reasonable we allowed our children to order an adult meal and we were all happy.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Marlows Cafe & Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5