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Nestled within the bustling Elstree Aerodrome, The Aerodrome Café offers a unique dining experience for aviation enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. The café is celebrated for its charming atmosphere, with patrons enjoying stunning views of aircraft taking off and landing from various cozy seating options, whether indoors by the fire or outside in the fresh air. The menu is a delightful mix of breakfast staples served all day, such as the popular Bacon Butty on a brioche bun and the customizable Build Your Own Breakfast. The all-day offerings ensure there's something for everyone, whether you're craving comfort food or a hearty meal. Meanwhile, lunch options like the BBQ Chicken Mayo baguette and Beef Lasagne are perfect for a quick, satisfying bite. Customers rave about the hot chocolate, described as “the best,” adding to the café's reputation for comforting beverages. The relaxed, down-to-earth vibe, combined with friendly staff, makes visits a joy. Many reviews highlight the café's home-cooked quality meals, with parents appreciating wholesome dishes like the homemade mac and cheese. Whether stopping by for a quick coffee or an extended family meal while watching flying lessons, The Aerodrome Café proves to be a delightful culinary spot that encapsulates both flavor and the thrill of aviation. It’s a must-visit for those seeking good food and unique views in Elstree.Photos
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
Reviews for The Aerodrome Café
Review highlights
Based on 354 reviewsThe Aerodrome Café in Elstree Aerodrome is widely appreciated for its unique setting offering close-up views of aircraft activity, which enhances the overall cafe experience. Customers frequently highlight the cozy and relaxed atmosphere, with seating options that adapt well to different seasons, including indoor fireplaces and a conservatory. The menu is praised for its homemade, wholesome food and reliable coffee, making it ideal for casual dining rather than upscale cuisine. The café’s intimate size encourages booking for larger groups, while the friendly and attentive service is noted as a strong point. Overall, The Aerodrome Café is recognized as a charming spot to enjoy good food and drink while soaking in the aviation surroundings.
Great Place to go and see the planes close to London. Located on the outskirts of Borehamwood. Lovely little cafe although very small and would recommend booking ahead if going with a group larger than 2. The best hot chocolate you could taste!
Great place yo have a coffee and watch the planes taking off or landing
We’ve been in the winter, where the best place to sit is inside by the fire; Spring, where the conservatory is nice, and now outside in the summer. My kids love the mac n cheese- and it’s proper home made food with real ingredients. I had a delicious salad with roasted beetroot and fennel, adding on halloumi cheese. Always so much fun to watch the flying lessons with my girls.
One of my favourite little spots in Elstree. The Aerodrome Cafe has such a relaxed, down-to-earth vibe and it's the perfect place to grab a decent coffee and bite to eat while watching the planes come and go. There’s something about sitting right by the airfield that just never gets old. The food is great. Nothing fancy, just solid, well-made stuff. The breakfast is always a winner and the coffee hits the spot every time. Staff are friendly and always seem to be in a good mood, which adds to the charm.
Service was brilliant and staff were extremely kind, a great view of aircraft taxiing, taking off and landing. The Aerodrome was quite busy with aircraft and even at the height of the day parking wasn’t an issue. All around this place was really enjoyable to visit and would have to come again sometime soon.
I visited this cafe while working on the airfield, i was there for 2 days. I found the staff friendly and helpfull, the food was excellent, i had the small fish and chips, it was huge! Well worth a visit to eat and look at aeroplanes.
A fantastic place to stop in for breakfast or lunch to enjoy the planes and helicopters. The food is very good, I would highly recommend it, however it does take some time to come out to your table. This isn't a problem as the food is good and the prices are very reasonable. The vegetarian and snack options are very good, I would definitely recommend the the vegetarian full English, a cookie and a hot chocolate.
We returned here after a 30 year break. It used to be a Friday lunch break for our girls when they were small. What a great improvement! Sheltered tables on the terrace and also inside within sight of the runway and parked planes. Proper food and delicious cakes as well as the snacks kids would hoover up. The broccoli spinach and ricotta quiche was hot and tasty and served with freshly fried chips and a small crisp salad.
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Opening hours
- Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday (Today) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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