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Hours
Sun
10:00 - 16:00
Tue
10:00 - 16:00
Wed
10:00 - 16:00
Thu
10:00 - 16:00
Fri
10:00 - 16:00
Sat
10:00 - 16:00
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PRICE RANGE
£4.00 – £14.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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We are a family run cafe who are passionate about good food along with great customer service. it was a dream of ours to always have our own cafe so Rustic Rhubarb was born, serving good honest artisan food . Our cakes are all homemade by Emma, incorporating vegan & gluten free options. Our Moto is " We do not serve fast food , we serve good food as fast as we can"
PRICE RANGE
£4.00 – £14.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available
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63 reviews
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Jemma G
London1055 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We only came here because there’s such a lack of places to eat in the area, but we were pleased we did! It’s family friendly and the food is great, lovely indoor cafe and plenty of space outside-including under cover-too. We enjoyed the avocado on toast, goats cheese ciabatta and sausage roll, only downside was no all day breakfast! Leaving quite limited vegan options. It was busy on a Tuesday lunchtime in the school holidays and they don’t take bookings but food was still fast and service great :) parking at Aldenham Country Park is absurdly expensive at £4.50, so we won’t be back often but thankfully it was a worthwhile trip.
Written 11 August 2023
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zara b
United Kingdom7 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
Me and my boyfriend love finding cosy spots ran by good people and this is exactly that. Food quality & portions was brilliant, and they had an innovative menu without being pretentious. The price point is extremely reasonable given how fantastic the product you receive is, and the customer service was impeccable. We chatted to the owners and staff who were incredibly welcoming and friendly. The decor is so homely and tasteful, not over the top at all. Couldn't recommend enough, thanks for making our weekend camping trip all the more memorable. Zara & Barney x
Written 26 August 2024
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Hfrob
Luton2 contributions
Mar 2024 • friends
From the start, the ambience of the cafe made us feel welcome, in a lovely setting in the Country park with both indoor and outdoor dining. Lots of extra touches with lovely signs and decor. More importantly the food and service were second to none. We were particularly impressed that the cafe staff were able to accommodate our requests and cook some breakfast items that were not on the menu, which they did willingly and made the experience extra special. Nothing was too much for the friendly and approachable staff. It was also interesting to hear the ethos of the cafe and wish them all well in their endeavours. We really enjoyed our post parkrun breakfast and will definitely return.
Written 31 March 2024
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Julia
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • family
The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. The staff were so kind when our daughter dropped her hot chocolate - they gave us another one for free and made sure it was cool enough for her to drink. Thank you. We loved the outdoor seating area. So cosy.
Written 6 October 2024
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Scooby1812
62 contributions
May 2022 • family
Fabulous cafe in Aldenham Country Park. I did think it was slightly pricey at £11.95 for a full English breakfast but it was worth every penny as you get a great portion of food! Two first class sausages, two bacon, egg, two hash browns, tomato, baked beans, portobello mushroom and a slice of toast and topped with very fresh spinach!! All cooked to perfection, delicious bacon - what more can I say….best full English I’ve ever had. Family business where everyone is very friendly and nice seating inside and out. I was there with my daughter after doing the parkrun and would highly recommend this cafe. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.
Written 28 May 2022
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Daz P
This is why we do what we do! Receiving this lovely feedback makes all the hardwork worthwhile....thankyou 😊
Written 14 August 2022
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beverleydave
London1355 contributions
Apr 2022 • solo
Had the beans on toast with poached eggs at a very reasonable cost of just over £7. Parkrun barcode gets you discount. I then had the polenta apple cake which was nice and moist and a tasty sweet treat of which they have many. Set in the pleasant surroundings of Aldenham Country Park
Written 1 May 2022
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Daz P
Glad you enjoyed your breakfast after parkrun.....so grateful for this lovely feedback 😊
Written 14 August 2022
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Sarahk1986
St. Albans361 contributions
Mar 2022 • family
Would revisit Aldenham Country Park just for the Rustic Rhubarb cafe. It’s situated right next to the adventure playground which is ideal. The menu has interesting choices not only standard cafe fare and the food was all delicious, plus huge portions which were great value. I had roast beetroot, feta and avocado on sourdough which was wonderful and the children’s fruit waffle could easily have been an adult size. Delicious cakes too including gluten free and vegan options. Lovely staff and really nice outdoor setting as well as indoor seating.
Written 10 March 2022
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Richard F
1 contribution
Sept 2022 • friends
Wonderful cafe with better than expected food and great service. If you are looking for a simple place to get a simple meal that will be prepared with care and to a very high standard this is a place not to be missed.
I stumbled across it walking my dogs its in a beautiful location and it's become a firm favourite of theirs - they wont let me pass without dragging me in to see what treats the cafe has for them today.
Written 10 September 2022
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Shannon H
Hemel Hempstead3 contributions
Feb 2023 • family
I went to Aldenham country park today with my partner, little boy and my brothers and nephews and just stumbled across this little place as we were starting to feel peckish.
We were all literally blown away by the food. It was massively above standard, presented beautifully and each dish was cooked to perfection. Even the coffee was amazing. I can’t fault anything we had, I had the best hot dog ever!!! the people there are also so so lovely and welcoming and chatty. You’re all doing such a great job and should be proud, well done!!! - will come back just for the food!!
Written 19 February 2023
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Russinradcliffe
3 contributions
Feb 2022 • couples
If you go to Aldenham Country Park a must for a drink and food has got to be Rustic Rhubarb Cafe.
A cozy cafe serving 5 star food beautifully presented by friendly staff cooked by a top notch chef.
The toasties were amazing and the avocado on sourdough was delicious too. The hot chocolates were hot and tasty as they should be and all great value for money.
Beats a pre packed sandwich anyday.
Go visit!
Written 13 February 2022
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Quietrobert
London3 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
I rarely write reviews but the food and service at this cafe exceeded some of the best experiences I’ve had in restaurants. The menu is exciting and packed with delicious options for lunch and breakfast. The cakes looked phenomenal and the service was second to none. I had the chicken Caesar salad which was hands down the best I’d ever had. Highly recommended.
Written 30 August 2022
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Julia F
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • family
Top little cafe with a great covered outdoors space and a very chilled vibe. They had a high chair for the little one, really tasty breakfasts and asked about any dietary requirements on order. They even washed up my little one spoon as it got picked up with the plates post meal. Super friendly staff a must visit if you come to the country park - also parkrun barcode gives you 10% discount.
Written 18 June 2022
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Daz P
Thanks for taking the time to write this lovely review....we are chuffed you think we are a 'top little cafe' 😀 hope to welcome you back soon!
Written 14 August 2022
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Laura W
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
I visited today with my son and husband and I just wanted to message you and let you know the food was absolutely delicious. We ordered chips, a cauliflower salad and my son had a jacket potato. The salad was really divine and I would come back everyday to have it again and again. We also met Josh, who couldn’t have been more sweet and helpful and overall we just had the loveliest lunch. Looking forward to coming back x
Written 17 July 2023
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Marc A
Bristol7 contributions
Jan 2023 • family
Very fresh tasty food, prepared by lovely people. We had lunch on Saturday, and liked Rustic Rhubarb so much returned for breakfast on Sunday. The salads were great, the BLT tasty, and the breakfast, whether traditional or vegan generous in size. You should seek this place out and visit soon, you will not be disappointed!
Written 10 January 2023
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Will A
Crediton6 contributions
Sept 2021 • family
Such a beautiful little place hidden away in the country park. We stumbled across it whilst camping at Aldenham and they do the best hot chocolate and home made cake I’ve had in a long while. The staff are so friendly and accommodating too. Really loved the vibe!
Written 2 September 2021
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