A neighbourhood cafe serving specialty coffee and eclectic brunch in the market town of Hitchin.

A glass of iced green tea with foam and cocoa powder on top, placed on a terrazzo table with a shadow cast over it.

Brunch done the right way.

A The Groundworks want you to come in and have the best brunch you've ever had. That's the mission.

When it comes to our food, our menus change seasonally  and feature ingredients inspired by food from all over the world.

Our specialty coffee is primarily sourced from Allpress Espresso. Based in Dalston they are committed to paying fair prices to producers, ensuring their livelihoods remain secure while maintaining the high-quality coffee offering you, the customer, deserves.

On top of this, we have monthly rotating a unique single origin coffee on the go from different suppliers across the UK so you there’s always something new when you visit.

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“Let's just say, Chef understood the assignment and the food matches the top quality aesthetics for Groundworks, Hitchin. Everything was cooked to perfection, and presented beautifully. The staff were attentive, but not pressuring - maintaining the welcoming atmosphere, despite how busy they were and there was a smile from every member of staff I saw. Cannot recommend this little slice of paradise enough”

— “Miss Gibbs”, Google

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Unfortunately not - we are walk ins only.

  • We're in Hitchin town centre. Full address is at the bottom of the page.

  • We're open 7 days a the week - check our latest hours on the bottom of this page. We typically only close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

  • Yes! We have an allergen menu available on request and are well versed in catering for coeliacs, dairy free, vegan diners etc. Our kitchen cannot be guaranteed to be a 100% nut or gluten-free environment but we will do everything we can to ensure you have a safe, as well as delicious, dining experience.

  • You bet we do. You’ll find them here.

  • Yes! You can earn points via our till system, Square, every time you dine with us or get a takeaway coffee. These can be redeemed for a whole bunch of great rewards. More information here

  • Absolutely.

  • We are a card-only café, accepting all the major debit and credit cards, including American Express.

  • We do not, but there is a large car park (St Marys) only a couple of hundred metres away.

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