Whether you need a coffee before the train, a bacon roll on the way to work or a relaxed weekend brunch, plenty of places in Harpenden open early. This guide lists the cafés, coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants in our directory that open by 9am on at least one day of the week, with their opening times.
Opening times come from each business’s listing and can change, so check the listing or the business before you set off. Menus vary, so not every place listed serves a full cooked breakfast.
- Coffee Shops
- Cafés
- Bakeries
- Indian Restaurants
- Pubs
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Chinese Restaurants
- Fast Food
- Takeaways
- Italian Restaurants
- Thai Restaurant
Coffee Shops 13
- Bennet’s CafeCoffee shops21 Leyton RdOpens 7.30am weekdays, 9am Sat, 9am Sun
- Caffè NeroCaffè Nero coffee shop on the High Street2-4 High StOpens 6.30am weekdays, 7am Sat, 7.30am Sun
- COFFEE?Independent coffee shop with sites across Hertfordshire3 Station ApproachOpens 7am weekdays, 8am Sat
- Costa CoffeeCosta Coffee branch on the High StreetLyndhurst House, 11 High StOpens 6.30am weekdays, 7am Sat, 8am Sun
- Costa CoffeeCosta Coffee branch near the railway stationHarding Parade, 9-10 Station ApproachOpens 7am weekdays, 8am Sat, 8.30am Sun
- Harps coffeeCoffee kiosk on the station platformPlatform 1, Station, East SideOpens 5am weekdays, 5am Sat, 6am Sun
- Harris + HooleCoffee shop chain branch on the High Street18 High StOpens 7.30am weekdays, 7.30am Sat, 8am Sun
- Lazy Bear Waffle & Coffee ShopFamily-run coffee shop with a co-working space122 Southdown RdOpens 8.30am weekdays, 8.30am Sat
- Peak & WildWeekend coffee shop inside Harpenden Leisure CentreLeyton RdOpens 8am Sat, 8am Sun
- Scarlett’s KitchenCafé and restaurant in Batford106a Lower Luton RdOpens 7am weekdays, 8.30am Sat
- The Oval CafeVolunteer-run coffee shop at YWAM Harpenden6 Highfield OvalOpens 9am weekdays, 10am Sat
- The Yard – Coffee & BakesIndependent coffee shop on Luton Road105b Luton RdOpens 8am weekdays, 8.30am Sat, 8.30am Sun
- Unmatched ClubBoba, acai bowls, matcha, coffee and sweet treats on Leyton Road6b Leyton RdOpens 9am weekdays, 9am Sat, 10am Sun
Cafés 8
- Brad & DillsIndependent coffee and bagel houseThe Restaurant, 23a Leyton RdOpens 8am weekdays, 8am Sat, 8am Sun
- Brad & DillsIndependent coffee and bagel shop with two Harpenden sites67 High StOpens 7.30am weekdays, 8.30am Sat, 8.30am Sun
- Brew and CruSpecialty coffee shop using Union Roasters beans69, Tollgate House, 71 High StOpens 7am weekdays, 7am Sat, 8am Sun
- Cafe Aroma & CateringCafé and catering business on Southdown Road135 Southdown RdOpens 8am weekdays, 8am Sat, 8.30am Sun
- Nonna’s Cafe and Restaurant (Harpenden)Italian-style café and restaurant on the High Street78 High StOpens 8am weekdays, 8am Sat, 8am Sun
- Silver Palate Delicatessen & StoreMediterranean deli and café on Vaughan RoadClayton House, 5-7 Vaughan RdOpens 7.30am weekdays, 7.30am Sat, 8am Sun
- The Waffle House – HarpendenBelgian waffle café with two Hertfordshire branches15 Leyton RdOpens 10am weekdays, 9am Sat, 9am Sun
Thompsons Close CafeIndependent family-run café in Harpenden serving food, great coffee and homemade treats.1 Thompsons Close, HarpendenOpens 8am weekdays, 8am Sat
Bakeries 7
- Artichoke Bake & More HarpendenIndependent bakery and café on Leyton Road10 Leyton RdOpens 8am weekdays, 8am Sat, 8am Sun
- GAIL’s Bakery HarpendenSourdough bakery and coffee shop in a former bank21 High StOpens 6.30am weekdays, 6.30am Sat, 7am Sun
- Shazi BakesHome cake maker based on Dark Lane2 Dark LnOpens 9am weekdays, 9am Sat
- Simmons BakersHertfordshire bakery chain established in 18382 Station RdOpens 6.30am weekdays, 7am Sat, 7am Sun
- Simmons BakersHertfordshire bakery chain established in 18381 Piggottshill LnOpens 6.30am weekdays, 7am Sat, 8am Sun
- The Bakery StopBakery with shops in Harpenden, St Albans and Redbourn14 Church GrnOpens 9am weekdays, 9am Sat, 9am Sun
- Wenzel’s the Bakers HarpendenBakery chain branch on the High Street22 High StOpens 6.30am weekdays, 7am Sat, 8am Sun
Indian Restaurants 5
- Cafe JeeraIndian restaurant on Station Road36 Station RdOpens 6am weekdays, 6am Sat, 6am Sun
- CinnamonIndian restaurant and takeaway on Thompsons Close3 Thompsons ClOpens 5.45am weekdays, 5.45am Sat, 5.45am Sun
- SarakhRoadside Indian restaurant on Grove Road2 Grove RdOpens 5am weekdays, 5am Sat, 5am Sun
- Swagat HarpendenAuthentic Indian cuisine on Station Road12 Station RdOpens 5am weekdays, 5am Sat, 5am Sun
- The Cherry TreeIndian restaurant on Southview Road2D Southview RdOpens 5am weekdays, 5am Sat, 4am Sun
Pubs 5
- Marquis Of GranbyBars31 Marquis LnOpens 4am weekdays, 12pm Sat, 12pm Sun
- Old Cock Inn, HarpendenCountry pub with rooms on the High Street58 High StOpens 7am weekdays, 7am Sat, 7am Sun
The George HarpendenModern neighbourhood pub and dining destination in the heart of Harpenden4 High St, HarpendenOpens 9am weekdays, 9am Sat, 9am Sun- The MaltaBarsLower Luton RdOpens 3am weekdays, 12pm Sat, 12pm Sun
- The Red CowCraft beer pub with Indian fusion foodThe Red Cow, 171 Westfield RdOpens 1.30am weekdays, 1.30am Sat, 1.30am Sun
Restaurants 5
- Aldwickbury Park Golf ClubTwo golf courses with lounge bar and event venuePiggottshill LnOpens 7am weekdays, 7am Sat, 7am Sun
- Okka Restaurant (Harpenden)Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant on the High Street62 High StOpens 8am weekdays, 8am Sat, 9am Sun
- Rothamsted Restaurant – Lewis HallCafésWest CommonOpens 9am weekdays
TabureFresh Mediterranean dining and sharing plates in the heart of Harpenden104 High St, HarpendenOpens 5am weekdays, 12pm Sat, 12pm Sun- The Old BellGrade II-listed pub on Luton Road177 Luton RdOpens 11am weekdays, 9am Sat, 11am Sun
Bars 2
- Bennet’s Club – Royal British Legion HarpendenRoyal British Legion social club and barThe Royal British Legion, Bennets, 21 Leyton RdOpens 9am weekdays, 9am Sat, 9am Sun
- The George of HarpendenCoffee, dining and cocktails on the High Street4 High StOpens 9am weekdays, 9am Sat, 9am Sun
Chinese Restaurants 2
- Oriental AromaChinese takeaway at Harding Parade7, Harding Parade, Station RdOpens 5am weekdays, 5am Sat, 5am Sun
- RegentChinese takeaway on Southdown Road123 Southdown RdOpens 5am weekdays, 5am Sat, 5am Sun
Fast Food 2
- Sear Burger – HarpendenGrass-fed, dry-aged beef burgers and wings17 Station RdOpens 4am weekdays, 12pm Sat, 12pm Sun
- The Meating RoomGourmet British beef burgers, dine-in or delivery5 Station RdOpens 4.30am weekdays, 12pm Sat, 12pm Sun
Takeaways 2
- Harpenden Grill & KebabTurkish kebab and pizza takeaway on Station RoadTw House Station Approach, 36 Station RdOpens 11am weekdays, 11am Sat, 2.30am Sun
- Sushi Daily HarpendenFresh sushi counter inside WaitroseWaitrose & Partners, 3 Leyton RdOpens 8am weekdays, 8am Sat, 10am Sun
Italian Restaurants 1
Thai Restaurant 1
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