Fade To Black - St Albans

Found this cafe via Google Maps after taking dog for a walk at Heartwood Forest. What a lovely place! Feels spacious yet welcoming. Decaf coffee was one of the best I have had in a long time and the cherry danish was very tasty. My dog was welcomed and even given some treats! Served by a lovely lady who also chatted to me and the dog while it wasn't busy. I will definitely visit next time I'm in the area and may even try some of the menu next time 😊

This is a lovely small coffee house serving a collection of drinks, snacks and cakes. It has a variety of seats; sofas, window stools, large dinning area etc. Industrial styling and art gallery (you can purchase) hangings. A glass of wine is also available for those who wish to sip and think.

It's set in the local area of marshalswick and has that community vibe feel about it. This is part of a "small is beautiful" cluster of traders and services. There is a small outdoor area to enjoy and a community garden opposite to enjoy those occasional sunny summer days.

Great coffee, but could do a lot better with food options.
Really frustrating when they run out of simple ingredients such as smoked salmon. Could easily be fixed.

Visited on the off chance as was looking for a decent coffee shop. Ordered a cappuccino which was nice. They also had a decent range of pastries (I didn't try one). Friendly service as well, clearly a favourite with locals.

For me, this is what a local coffee shop should be. Amazing coffee in a pleasantly decorated interior. Turns into a bar at night but only been there for the coffee.
Update. Ordered a croissant a few days ago ands was very stale.

The café has a nice atmosphere but unfortunately the food was over priced for what you get (ordered toasties and they came with nothing) and was cold in the middle. Also the coffee was lukewarm (not what you want from a hot drink).

Fade to Black coffee shop in the Quadrant, Marshalswick is a fantastic place to relax and chill while you sample some of the best coffee, sandwiches and pastries. The ambiance of this shop is relaxing, and the staff are highly capable. You could not ask for more because everything you need is provided. Also if you feel like an alcoholic drink on a Thursday through to Saturday evening then you’ll not be disappointed. They have a fine selection of wines and bottled beers as well as 2 draught pumps dispensing a premium larger and an IPA. Well done, guys! Keep making great coffee and pouring those drinks, I’ll certainly be frequenting Fade to Black many times in 2023.

In my opinion the best place for a coffee in St Albans