Hemel Hempstead · food
Hemel Hempstead feeds 96,000 people, which means the honest map is neighbourhood parades plus a handful of destination rooms in the Old Town and Apsley: not a single restaurant row.
Old Town High Street is where independents look like independents. Apsley Lock is where you eat after the towpath. The Marlowes and Jarman Park do the chains. Maylands does the weekday lunch. Judging Hemel as if it were Berkhamsted High Street is how you miss the good breakfasts.
Parking is easier at Apsley and Jarman Park than in the Old Town on a Sunday. Buses serve the Marlowes better than they serve a 9pm kitchen close. Book the few special-occasion rooms; turn up for cafes.
We rank cafes on coffee, welcome, whether a laptop is tolerated without colonising the room, and whether a school-run parent can still find a chair. Chains are listed when they are part of how a town actually works.
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23 High Street, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
No visit to the Old Town is complete without deciding whether you are a Tea Tree person. Vintage room, proper afternoon tea, High Street window. It is unashamedly pretty, which Hemel’s New Town centre is not, and that is the whole appeal.
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Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Nashmills Cafe is the anti-lifestyle breakfast: thick bread, large portions, polite service, outdoor seats. If you want smashed avocado with a vocabulary, go to Berkhamsted. If you want to eat well before a shift or after the school run, come here.
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Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, St Margarets, Great Gaddesden · Hemel Hempstead
Amaravati Buddhist Centre is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-06-10). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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hemel-hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Apsley Campus is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-01-08). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Red Lion, London Road, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Apsley free community cafe and foodbank at Ye Old Red Lion is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-07-20). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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West Herts College, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Aramark at West Herts College is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-11-13). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Autotrader, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Autotrader is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-12-05). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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127-129 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Banana Leaf is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-05-28). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Apsley Railway Station, London Road, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Barista'3 Limited is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2019-03-04). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Murphy Plant, Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Bartlett & Mitchell Ltd is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-06-25). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Smiths Detection Century House, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Bartlett Mitchell Ltd is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-01-30). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Technologies House, Wood Lane End, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Baxter Storey Ltd - Henkel is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-05-14). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Kitemark House, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Baxterstorey LTD is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-01-06). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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18 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Big Juicy Burgers is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-12-15). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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20 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Boss Pizza is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-04-14). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Boxmoor Lodge, London Road, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Boxmoor Lodge Hotel is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-03-06). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Breakspear Park, Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Breakspear Park is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-04-24). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Caffe Kix Westside, London Road, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Caffe Kix is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-10-17). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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218 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Caffe Nero is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-02-26). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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250 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Cappuccio is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-05-14). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Arriva Garage, Whiteleaf Road, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Charlie's Catering is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-11-14). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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81 Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Chicken Cottage is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-09-16). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Unit 11 Jarman Centre, Jarman Way, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Cineworld is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-06-11). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Hemel Hempstead Methodist Church, 270 Northridge Way, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Community Lunch is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-10-08). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Royal Mail HCN Mail Centre, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Compass Group UK & Ireland is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-06-27). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Commercial Unit, 208 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Costa Coffee is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-01-25). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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137-139 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Creams Cafe is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-10-11). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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21 Dickinson Quay, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Darcy's Pizzeria is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-12-07). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Bury Lodge, 1 Queensway, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
DENS is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-03-09). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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9-10 Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Deshi Spice is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-05-20). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Unit F, 1-2 Duxons Turn, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Dishd is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-07-29). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Unit 10 Jarman Centre, Jarman Way, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
DJ's Cafe is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-08-01). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Dunelm, London Road, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Dunelm (Cafe Pausa) is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-12-03). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School, Peascroft Road, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Eazy Peazy Parties is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-01-11). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Dacorum Sports Centre, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Everyone Active, Sports & Leisure Management is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-05-13). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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33 Lawn Lane, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Five Akhis is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-01-17). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Unit 9 Jarman Centre, Jarman Way, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Five Guys is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-02-21). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Gallery Cafe Bar is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2023-12-29). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Unit 1 (Martin Brower), 1 Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Gather & Gather at Martin Brower is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-06-02). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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hemel-hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Graze & Go @ Kims Equestrian Centre is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-08-12). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Harvester Restaurant, London Road, Flamstead · Hemel Hempstead
Harvester is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-08-29). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Garden Centre, Leighton Buzzard Road, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Hilliers Garden Centre - Cafe Willow is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-03-25). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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17 High Street, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Hive Coffee Shop is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-08-29). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Holiday Inn Hotel, Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Holiday Inn is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-02-26). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Holiday Inn, Stationers Place, Apsley · Hemel Hempstead
Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-03-04). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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Unit 2 G Park, Maxted Road, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Home Counties North Mail Centre is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-11-08). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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5 Two Waters Road, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
K2 Balti House is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-08-29). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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51 Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Kassem's Lounge T/A Kaseem's Lounge is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2025-08-20). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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130-134 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
KFC is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-01-24). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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47 Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
KFC is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2026-08-13). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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12 Bank Court, Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead
Liberty Tea Rooms is on the Food Standards Agency register for Dacorum Borough Council. The latest published hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (2024-08-13). That is an official inspection score, not a Dacorum Daily review.
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