At The Toaster, located in the heart of Bishop's Stortford, we embrace a passion for wholesome, flavorful cuisine. Our story is woven around breakfast and brunch, where each dish bursts with freshness and creativity. Renowned for our perfectly seasoned Meaty Breakfast and divine sourdough, we prioritize exceptional quality in every bite. Our welcoming, attentive staff create a cozy, casual atmosphere that feels like home, making it ideal for solo dining or family gatherings. Celebrating inclusivity, we cater to diverse dietary preferences, offering vegan and vegetarian options. At The Toaster, every meal is a moment to savor, ensuring you feel right at home.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Reviews For The Toaster
Dr Taran Khangura
Apr 21,2025
A pit stop en route following excellent reviews!This independent coffee shop in the heart of the town definitely lives up to its online reputation of crafted toasting, delicious roasting and brew coasting.The home made granary bread topped with delicacies of your choice is soulful. A special mention to the tongue teasing chilli jam and crispy halloumi.Service was a tad slow and had to wait 20-30 min, probably recommend visiting outside rush hour.Staff are friendly and considerate.If you need a food fix for brunch and in the vicinity, go get toasted.
Alexandra Dancu
Mar 26,2025
Amazing little coffee shop in town.I love the vibe in here, they always make a big effort to decorate the place following the seasons or events through the year and the service is always so great. Everyone is so polite and welcoming.I always go for the “veggie one” and I love it. The food is always so fresh.I really like the sourdough bread.I also love their coffee it’s always the right temperature and I am very fussy about a good coffee!!!
Alexandria Picton-Turbervill
Mar 23,2025
We love coming to this local gem run by Charlotte and Colin, a lovely young couple who always go above and beyond for their customers. Their amazing team of staff are friendly, attentive, and great with families – we always feel so welcome here. Yes, it can get quite busy, especially around peak times, but that’s only a sign of how good it is! We’ve found that if you go a bit before or after peak breakfast or lunch hours, you can usually snag a table without much of a wait.The atmosphere is so cozy and family-friendly, which is why we keep coming back. It’s a popular spot, and we get that wait times can sometimes be unpredictable – it just adds to the charm of this bustling café. We appreciate the honesty of the staff when they can't give an exact wait time, and it’s never been an issue for us because the food and the service are well worth it. Thanks to Charlotte, Colin, and the delightful bunch of staff for consistently making every visit special!
Terri Duncan
Feb 20,2025
Absolutely amazing food. So happy we came across this cafe. Mom and I had the meaty breakfast. Such good portions. Definitely will be coming back again. The staff are so friendly
Jacqui Lane
Feb 17,2025
Such a wonderful cafe. We visited for the first time today. Lily took our order and served us - what a lovely, happy, friendly lady - made us feel so welcome and valued. The food was fantastic. I had the Avacado on sourdough bread with egg and bacon, along with chilli jam. Absolutely delicious. Look forward to our next visit. A relative recommended The Kettle and told us they do a croissant toasted in a waffle iron and served with a sweet sauce. Really looking forward to trying that!
David Díaz
Jan 22,2025
I had a layover at the airport and the best decision I made was to come to this place, it's a cosy cafeteria where I was welcomed by 3 nice employees. I ordered the full breakfast with a chai late. Definitely a recommended place. The food came out quickly and with quality products, highlight the toast bread and the staff.
Michael
Jan 21,2025
Nice little coffee and breakfast place. Comfortable atmosphere. Food was tasty and also reasonably well priced. Really like the fact all drinks came with a little biscuit which is a nice touch. Would recommend for sure.
Adam Frenzel
Jan 11,2025
The food is exceptionally good. Every element of the Meaty Breakfast was perfectly seasoned. The freshly baked sour dough is divine. 10/10 would absolutely recommend, especially as the staff are so polite and welcoming.
Reviews For The Toaster