The Café · Mon–Fri 8.30–3 · Sat 9.30–3
Menu.
Most of what's on our menu is sourced as locally as possible. Our Bedford Banger sausages are made down the road, our smoked salmon sourced through GCH — valued for quality and freshness, market-fresh fruit and vegetables from The Fruit & Veg Man, Bedford, bread baked overnight in Hitchin, and our eggs are James Murdoch's free-range — all the way from Cardington.
Allergens or dietary requirements? Please tell us. We’ve got a "can do" approach to changing items on dishes — just ask.
Breakfast Sandwiches
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Classic Breakfast Sandwich
£8Smoked back bacon or Bedford Banger sausage & onions — or a helping of both — in Tiger bread. Make it yours: add an egg, cheese or mushroom +£1.50.
From Cardington bangers, Hitchin baker
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I ♥ Bedford Bap
£9Bedford Banger sausage, grilled bacon, mushroom & smoked cheese in a brioche bap. Great with a sunny side up egg +£1.50.
From Cardington bangers
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Veggie Bedford Bap v
£8Veggie sausage, mushroom, spinach, smoked cheese & egg in a toasted brioche bap.
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Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
£8.25GCH smoked salmon, cream cheese, rocket, lemon zest & black pepper in a brioche bap.
From GCH Fishmongers
Breakfast Anytime
Served all day, on the bread our Hitchin baker brings warm every morning.
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The Breakfast of Champions
£15Eggs as you like them, smoked back bacon, Bedford Banger sausage, black pudding, grilled mushroom, slow-roast tomato, baked beans & Tiger toast. Perfect with our Spiced Virgin Mary.
From Cardington bangers
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Foragers’ Breakfast v
£14Eggs as you like them with grilled halloumi, vegetarian sausages, mushroom, slow-roast tomato, baked beans & Tiger toast.
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Roosters’ Famous Hashbrowns v
£13Homemade hashbrowns with eggs as you like them, slow-roast tomato, mushroom & Tiger toast.
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Smashed Avo Sourdough v
£13Smashed seasoned avocado, marinated tomatoes, poached or fried eggs & wild rocket. Swap the toast for a hashbrown +£2.
From James Murdoch eggs
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Huevos Rotos Jamón
£12Spanish-style broken eggs, a classic from Madrid — olive oil, crispy potatoes, Serrano ham & broken poached eggs.
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Salmon & Eggs
£14GCH smoked salmon, 3 scrambled eggs, wild rocket & extra thick Tiger toast. Great with fresh avocado +£3.
From GCH Fishmongers
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Harissa Baked Eggs & Sourdough v
£123 of James Murdoch’s lovely eggs baked with slow-cooked red peppers & onions, tomatoes & harissa, with strained yogurt & sourdough.
From James Murdoch eggs
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Make It Yours
Hashbrown £3 · bacon £1.50 · Bedford Banger £3 · roasted tomato £1.50 · flat mushroom £1.50 · beans £1 · avocado £3 · GCH smoked salmon £5.50 · egg £1.50
Toasties
In extra thick Tiger bread, served with French fries or a fresh herb salad.
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Croque Monsieur
£15Ham, Swiss cheese & French mustard, topped with creamy béchamel & melted Cheddar. Make it a Madame — add a sunny side up egg +£1.50.
From Hitchin baker
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Popeye v
£12French brie, red onion chutney & spinach.
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Boss Hogg
£14Smokey pulled pork, smoked Cheddar, dill pickles & American mustard.
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Reuben
£14Pastrami, pickled cabbage, Swiss cheese & Zelensky dressing (like Russian dressing, but nicer).
Sandwiches
Served with a chopped salad & patatas bravas. Sandwich £12 · Vienna roll or baguette £12.50. Granary or classic white, baked overnight by an independent baker in Hitchin.
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Parisian
£12Grilled bacon, French brie, mustard mayo, red onion chutney & spinach.
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Churchill
£12.80Rare roast beef, Stilton, horseradish, red onion chutney & spinach (80p supplement included).
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New Yorker
£12Pastrami, Swiss Emmental, pickles, spinach & mustard mayo.
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Chicken Feast
£12Roast chicken, crispy bacon, cranberry sauce, mayo & leaves.
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Pharaoh v
£12Falafel, hummus, red peppers, olives, slaw & spinach.
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Sicilian
£12Chicken, roast red peppers, cream cheese, red pesto & leaves.
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Caprese Antipasti v
£12Buffalo mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, red pesto, olives & leaves.
Salads
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Roosters Super Salad v
£9.50Avocado, edamame, broccoli, cucumber, beetroot & spinach with super seeds and a creamy herby dressing. Add falafel +£2 / grilled chicken +£3.
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Classic Caesar Salad
£13Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, free-range egg, Parmesan, herby croutons, shredded lettuce & Caesar dressing (and anchovies if you like — we do!).
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Halloumi Salad v
£12Grilled halloumi with roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, marinated chickpeas, rocket, spinach & a harissa dressing.
Small Plates
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Halloumi Fries v
£5.75Crispy halloumi fries with a herby dressing.
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Patatas Bravas v
£5.75Crispy potatoes, aioli & spicy ketchup.
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Edamame & Broccoli vg
£5Edamame, broccoli, garlic & chilli.
Sides
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French Fries vg
£5Crispy French fries.
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Fresh Herb Salad vg
£5Fresh herb & crunchy vegetable salad.
Desserts & Bakes
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Warm Chocolate Brownie
£6With vanilla ice cream.
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Cherry Bakewell
£6.50With cherry ripple ice cream.
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Millionaire Shortbread or Tiffin Slice
£3.50From the counter.
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A Slice of Today’s Cake
£4.50Ask what’s on the counter today.
Drinks
Beers from Brewpoint.
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Roosters’ Famous Virgin Mary
£4.50Our swaggering savoury brunch cocktail — premium tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish and a blend of spices & celery salt, served tall over ice. Treat yourself: add Absolut vodka +£2.50.
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Homemade Lemonades vg
from £3.25Classic £3.25 · mint, basil & cucumber £3.50 · strawberry £4.
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Iced Drinks
from £3.25Iced latte £3.75 · iced Americano £3.25 · iced chocolate £3.75 · watermelon matcha cooler £4.25 · iced strawberry matcha latte £4.75.
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Supernova Helles Lager 4.65%
£6German style — balanced, crisp & refreshing.
From Brewpoint
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Hop & Heart New England IPA 5.2%
£6.50Modern style — juicy, hazy & silky.
From Brewpoint
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Anchorman IPA Real Ale 4.8%
£5.50The perfect balance of citrus, hops & malt.
From Brewpoint
Want the bistro instead?
Once a month the café flips. Three courses, candlelit, set menu with choices.