Coffee in St Albans: how Café 1 makes every cup
What we serve, how we prepare it and how to order coffee from Café 1 at St Albans Crown Court.
Coffee for the start, middle or end of a working day
Café 1 serves Lazy Cow coffee from its counter inside St Albans Crown Court. We grind coffee for espresso drinks during service and prepare each order when it is requested. The aim is straightforward: a dependable cup that works on the way into the building, beside breakfast or during an afternoon break.
We do not roast the beans ourselves and we do not describe them as a private Café 1 blend. If you want current information about the coffee, milk or another ingredient, ask the team and we will check the product being used that day.
What can I order?
The live drinks menu is the source of truth for the current range and prices. Depending on availability, the counter serves familiar espresso-based choices and hot drinks for customers who prefer something else.
- Espresso-based coffee, including milk-based choices
- Tea and other hot drinks
- Cold drinks for breakfast or lunch
- Alternative options shown on the current menu
Milk, syrups and other additions can change the ingredients and allergen profile of a drink. Please tell the team about an allergy or dietary requirement before ordering rather than relying only on a general menu description.
Coffee with breakfast in St Albans
Coffee is available alongside our all-day breakfast menu. That means you can pair it with a cooked breakfast, Desi breakfast, paratha, omelette or a quicker counter choice without needing to arrive before a breakfast cut-off.
Our breakfast in St Albans guide explains the main choices, opening times and ways to order. All food served at Café 1 is halal; drink ingredients still need to be checked separately when you have a specific requirement.
Coffee with lunch
If coffee is part of a lunch break, browse the live Café 1 menu before setting off. You can dine in, order at the counter for takeaway or place a collection order online. The menu also includes hot meals, sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes, wraps, salads and all-day breakfast choices, subject to availability.
Where is Café 1?
Café 1 is inside St Albans Crown Court, Bricket Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3JU. It is open to the public as well as people using the court. Because it is inside a working courthouse, allow time for the building's normal visitor and security arrangements.
The café opens from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and closes on weekends and public holidays. Local delivery runs from 8:30am to 4:30pm for eligible addresses within half a mile. See the contact and directions page before visiting or use the website to start an order.