Independent since 2008

Good food, good prices and a friendly welcome.

Café 1 brings freshly prepared, 100% halal breakfasts, lunches, snacks and drinks to St Albans Crown Court—with the same honest value our customers have trusted in Luton since 2008.

A selection of Café 1 breakfasts, lunches and hot meals

Freshly prepared

Clear halal, vegetarian and dietary choices.

Our story

Local roots, a new St Albans chapter.

Café 1 started serving the Luton community in 2008 and grew into two popular local locations. In May 2026, we opened at St Albans Crown Court, bringing that same straightforward promise to a new community: generous choice, sensible prices and service that feels personal.

Whether you have ten minutes between appointments or time to sit down, our team is here to make ordering simple and your visit genuinely welcoming.

  1. 2008

    Café 1 begins in Luton

    A neighbourhood café built around affordable food, a broad menu and friendly service.

  2. May 2026

    St Albans opens

    Our newest café opens at St Albans Crown Court for the court community and the wider public.

  3. Today

    In café and online

    Dine-in, takeaway, pickup and tightly local delivery, backed by our own ordering and loyalty experience.

Who we serve

A café for the whole community.

Court community

Breakfast, lunch and refreshments for jurors, visitors, legal professionals and court staff.

Everyone is welcome

We are open to local workers, residents and the general public—not only people attending court.

Made for your day

Dine in, take away, collect an online order or choose local delivery within half a mile.

Straightforward food. Thoughtful service.

We keep the things that matter clear: fair prices, reliable opening times, food made with care and dietary information that helps you choose confidently.

Browse the Café 1 menu

Mon–Fri

Dine-in, pickup and takeaway · 08:00–17:00

Local delivery

08:30–16:30 · within half a mile of AL1 3JU

Clear choices

100% halal with vegetarian and dietary labels

Closed

Weekends and England/Wales bank holidays