Hatch
Introducing HATCH, a breakfast restaurant located in St Albans. Known for serving the best burgers in town, HATCH has quickly become a favorite among burger enthusiasts. With a burger that ticks every box, featuring a toasted sesame seed bun, bacon, cheese, gherkins, thin patties, burger sauce, and raw onion, it is a true delight for all burger snobs. The menu also offers a variety of options, including chicken dishes, hash brown bites, and excellent fries. Burger nights on Fridays and Saturdays are a must-try for burger lovers. The regular menu and everyday breakfast/lunch options are equally impressive. Besides the delectable food, HATCH also prides itself on its great service and warm atmosphere. From the friendly and helpful staff to the inviting ambiance, this restaurant is a true gem in St Albans. Whether you're a burger aficionado or looking for a delightful breakfast experience, HATCH is a must-visit destination.

Amenities and More


  • Service options
    • Delivery
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Kids' menu
    • High chairs
  • Offerings
    • Cocktails
  • Amenities
    • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Dining options
    • Brunch

Reviews

4.8/5
8 reviews
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JK Ames
Jk ames
March 22, 2024
Really nice venue. Great service , bottle of water for the table on arrival. Good kids menu with reasonable prices. Adult burgers were fresh but a bit on the dry side. Nice clean toilets. Really nice addition to the Maltings area
Virgil Horst
Virgil horst
March 22, 2024
A lovely all day brunch spot in the heart of St Albans with a great choice of food - I had the scrambled eggs with a side of mushrooms and they were delicious (and very indulgent). My juice was nice but felt overpriced for the size and quality - would highly recommend a visit!
J. Rae
J. rae
March 22, 2024
Had a great lunch today. Service was good but some staff seemed a little to rushed when it's busy. Great food and thank you so much for being so accommodating to our dog.
CraftHouse TC
Crafthouse tc
March 22, 2024
This is the best burger in St Albans and frankly my favourite burger. I am a burger snob, it's so rare for me to find a burger that genuinely ticks every box. I give the burgers here a 10/10. Toasted sesame seed bun, bacon, cheese, gherkins, 2 thin patties, burger sauce and raw onion. It is my perfect burger. My friend who had the chicken could not sing any higher praises. Share the hash brown bites, they are like tater tots. Fries are excellent. Side of chicken strips is also recommended. Burger night Fridays and Saturdays. We also have the regular menu from time to time and for breakfast/lunch the everyday menu is also excellent. Cocktails are also really good. We go at least once a month. With such great service there is no reason not to try this place.
Gee Moon Tom
Gee moon tom
March 22, 2024
Fantastic food, coffee, and service! When my partner and I got here on a busy Saturday, the place was rammed, and it was a 45 mins wait for a table. Sceptical whether HATCH would be worth the wait or not, we decided we would wait and order a coffee whilst we waited. The member of staff on the front of house took our coffee order for us whilst we sat at the front of the shop. My partner is a massive coffee snob, and I struggle to find coffee places that he likes. The coffee came quick and was fantastic and blew both of us away. The member of staff on the front of house was so friendly and made sure to check in on us and keep us up to date on our table. When seen to our table, staff were extremely tentative and really looked after you, despite being busy. The food and drinks came fast and were delicious! I had the buffalo benedict, and my partner had the Katz burger with a side of chips. Both of us said how fantastic both these dishes were. Special shout out to Sarah, who is an absolute credit to HATCH. She really looked after us and gave us the best service we've probably ever received at a restaurant. My partner and I couldn't believe when she told us it was her first day! You couldn't tell. Well done to the Manager Chris, this is honestly perfection and couldn't fault our visit at all! We walked away saying we would come back again and happily wait any length of time to be seated here!! Altogether we spent £50.12 including 12.5% service charge. 3 coffees (my partner loved it so much he had 2!), 2 fresh juices, 1 buffalo benedict, and 1 Katz Burger with skin on fries. For the area and the quality of food, I believe this is great value for money! A must visit!
Eric Zk
Eric zk
March 22, 2024
The food was excellent, everyone in our group enjoyed their breakfast and one person ordered a danish as well which they commented was very tasty. Definitely need to book in advance if you are going for the breakfast as it was full. The only comment was it was a bit loud due to the small size and amount of people but this didn't hamper our enjoyment of a lovely breakfast. The staff were all friendly and helpful as well. I would recommend visiting!
Amanda C.
Amanda c.
March 22, 2024
One of our favourite places to go for brunch or dinner. Chicken and waffles, amazing burgers and the salt and pepper five spice chips are like what you'd get in an Irish chip shop. So good and the staff are brilliant. Highly recommend to everyone
Kyra Porter
Kyra porter
March 22, 2024
Had brunch here recently, even though they do not have any halal options available they do have vegetarian and vegan options. The food was AMAZING!! I’m not a huge egg lover but those scrambled eggs were the best I’ve eaten and the hash brown bites OMG!! Heaven. I wish they did halal options at least in chicken as their fried chicken looks bomb!!

Location

Hours

  • Monday
    09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Thursday
    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday
    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday
    09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday
    09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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