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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Wonderful experience at the Smallford farm cafe. We were able to take our dog and the Waitress brough him some water before taking our order (we like he was put first). We had the pork cracking sandwich on sourdough. It was delicious. So good we...would have it again! I had Prosecco and hubby had a strawberry and blueberry smoothie. Both delicious. We went home with a Biscoff slice! Everyone was friendly and service was quick. 10/10 experience.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Today visited this farm shop once again with my young grandson . The cafe section was as usual excellent with very friendly staff. However, that experience was not mirrored in the shop section . At the end of the visit as usual my wife decided...to buy a few gifts for our grandson, in this instance Christmas baubles. At she went to pay at the counter one of the baubles slipped from her hand and broke into many pieces. An assistant kindly said ‘don’t worry it was an accident I’ll get you another one’. However, on paying she was overruled by another assistant who said ‘ so that will be three including the one you smashed !’ We would have paid anyway for the broken bauble but the attitude of the second assistant was incredible . Where are the signs for paying for broken articles ? I suggest you avoid this shop , particularly if you have young children as well.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Booked a table for Sunday lunch. When we arrived it was clearly very busy, but we were shown straight to our reserved table. Then we were ignored - completely- for more than 30 minutes. No waiter came anywhere near us. The table next to us...who were ordering as we arrived hadn’t even received their starters 30 mins after ordering. We decided to leave. The staff didn’t even notice us going. We won’t be back!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Emma Colletti, Marketing at Smallford Farm Shop Italian Kitchen Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Hi there, We are so sorry about your negative experience at Smallford Farm Shop and that our service fell short on this occasion. We have been extremely busts and we needed more staff to enable us to provide better service, we have been recruiting and...More

Reviewed 8 October 2023

What an absolute gem! Took Mum for breakfast before shopping for her birthday. We all (4) had full English with tea. The cups were warmed, a pot of tea each - loose leaf, brewed to preference. The breakfasts all came out together, poached eggs were...perfectly runny, quality bacon & sausages, mushroom and tomato. Sourdough toast, remained toasted as beans on the side are an amazing touch as they can run away and be the base of everything on the plate. The plates are a generous size, really showcasing the meal. What a great start to a busy day and a new found favourite eatery.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Emma Colletti, Marketing at Smallford Farm Shop Italian Kitchen Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you so much! Please call in again soon

Reviewed 7 September 2023

Sunday brunch was a joy, the avocado toast just delicious as was the coffee, my husband and son both had the Full English which is their go to fav. Can’t say enough good things about this place, family run, reliably delicious food and a shop...full of lovely bits and pieces to eat or buy as gifts. We took home steak kebabs, sausages and salads from the deli for our evening BBQ. Totally worth paying just a little bit extra for quality food and advice from the butcher on how to cook. Just fabulous. Special mentions for Virginia always smiling, welcoming and friendly, and of course Darota - the favourite of all the customers 😍 Give this place a try - you will go back!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Emma Colletti, Marketing at Smallford Farm Shop Italian Kitchen Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you so much! Please call in again soon

Reviewed 4 August 2023

We go here occasionally for inspiration for creating new dishes at home, away from the run of the mill supermarket ranges. There are lots of interesting independent brand products in the farm shop ( from sauces to pastas) aside from the veg from the shop's...own land ( admittedly rather a tad on the pricey side). There's a well informed butcher with some good meat and a nice range of gift ideas and quality cards too. A big shout out to the quietly lovely and conscientious Sarah who clearly takes pride in her work when running the shop who makes the end of the whole shop a good experience, taking gentle care of the goods as well as making it clear what is available. Thanks Sarah. After the food shop, the cafe/restaurant had a nice atmosphere (plenty of space- not cramped) when we were there. The customers ranged from those having a morning break for coffee and cake to two folk a conducting business meeting face to face and someone at a meeting online. All pleasantly unhurried. A quality business. Good luck to them.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023

Visited Smallford Farm Shop today with my family for lunch. Great choice of food from a varied menu. We enjoyed a breaded chicken burger, lasagna, chicken Milanese and a spaghetti ragu. It was, as always, delicious and we love visiting. The staff are pleasant, friendly...and very helpful.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 30 May 2023

Nice shop even though very expensive. Cafe ruined by RIDICULOUSLY LOUD radio. Had to change tables and sit outside although radio still blaring there too.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 19 May 2023

Nice food but £12 just for a mug of coffee and a sandwich!! Busy as well so it gets noisy. Bit like a canteen. Friendly helpful staff. Probably wont return at those prices.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 14 May 2023

My sister and I went to the Smallford Farm Shop Cafe for Coronation afternoon tea on the Friday before the Coronation to get in the mood and we certainly did. The choice was very generous (really nice to have Coronation Chicken sandwiches and Coronation Quiche)...and the flavours were great. It was really nice to get loose tea choices with endless refills. As we could not manage to eat all of it we got a carton container (no plastic in sight 👍) to take the rest home. I have only discovered this place recently but will certainly be coming back for more!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 May 2023 via mobile

We have visited this establishment previously and had a pleasant experience but this Bank Holiday with friends from out of town, the service and food were wholly unacceptable. Firstly we had to stand in line at the counter for circa 30 minutes simply to place...our order. Thereafter the delivery of our Roast Beef Sandwich on granary toast took a further 30 minutes - but arrived in white ciabatta bread. So we sent it back. 20 minutes later our sandwich arrived with little haste even when we endeavoured to chase it up. It actually arrived with little apology, just as we were about to cancel and leave. The Roast Beef Sandwich was disappointing as it was served minus the described rocket and mustard mayo leaving the toast dry. The one thin slice of homegrown organic tomato was delicious but tiny. The much looked forward to “sliced topside from our butcher counter” was a small and fatty piece of beef. Not even a pickle or piece of parsley to decorate. All disappointing. We asked to speak to the manager who explained that last Bank Holiday they weren’t that busy. That was that. So I mentioned that she might have offered a discount or better still a refund but she was immediately distracted by the next customer. We will not return following this experience. Caveat emptor.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 22 January 2023 via mobile

I've been to the cafe for breakfast before and it was the best avocado on toast I've ever had, so I thought id try the roast. It was honestly one of the most beautiful roasts I've ever had! The beef required no teeth it was...so tender, the roasties were crispy and yet fluffy and the gravy was by far the best gravy I have ever had. Oh and look at the size of the yorkshires!!! I love that they bring all the trimmings out on a board for you to pick what you want too. The staff their couldn't be more helpful and it's great value for money.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 8 January 2023 via mobile

Love this cafe. We come all the time as a family. Coffee great, yummy cakes and they’ve recently upped their game even more with the menu. Veggie roast so so good (vegan offered) and veggie lasagne. They are always very friendly and good with kids....Such a nice thing to do on a grey January day.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 3 December 2022 via mobile

I regrettably left the small Italian kitchen feeling belittled and extremely hungry from the rude staff when asking queries. We Will not be returning.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 13 November 2022 via mobile

Fantastic Sunday lunch, amazing gravy and lovely glass of red wine - what’s not to like! The shop has some really interesting bits and pieces that you can’t find anywhere else. The new butcher was a friendly chap and the display looked great, some of...the largest pork chops I’ve ever seen. Will definitely return!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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HRobertson82
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Hi, Smallford do allow dogs
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24 March 2019|
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We have lots of gluten free options in the shop, but also in the café too. Ask a member of staff and they will be more than happy to point out our gluten free items. Thank you!
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Hi Wendy. We don't have trollies, but we do have large wheeled baskets. Hope for you to visit soon, thank you.
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SMALLFORD FARM SHOP ITALIAN KITCHEN CAFE, St. Albans - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor

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Smallford Farm Shop Italian Kitchen Café is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4