Toast

You'll find Toast tucked away on Waddington Road, in that bit of St Albans where the independent shops cluster and locals actually hang out. It's the kind of place where they've clearly thought about their menu—not just slinging the same avocado toast everyone else is doing. The space has that comfortable, unfussy vibe that makes you want to linger over a second coffee, and at 4.7 stars with 400 reviews, people are clearly coming back. Whether you're after a proper cooked breakfast or something lighter, there's a real sense they care about what lands on your plate.