Brad & Dills – Harpenden
#edinburghtrips Brad & Dills – Harpenden is a bagel and coffee haven that’s redefining breakfast and brunch with bold flavors and serious personality. Founded by two local entrepreneurs, Alex and Olly, who grew up in Harpenden and returned after globe-trotting careers, Brad & Dills is all about New York-style bagels, specialty coffee, and a community-first vibe.
They operate from two Harpenden locations:
- The Cottage – 67 High Street, AL5 2SL (Mon–Fri 07:30–15:00, Sat–Sun 08:30–15:30)
- The Park @ Rothamsted – 23A Leyton Road, AL5 2FH (Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 08:30–16:00)
The menu is stacked with crave-worthy combos like:
- 🧀 Egg ’n’ Cheese – cacklebean egg, American cheese, secret sauce
- 🥓 Sausage & Bacon – Cumberland sausage patty, brown sauce
- 🐟 Classic Salmon – smoked salmon, zesty chive cream cheese, pickles
- 🌱 Vegano Picante – hashbrowns, vegan nduja, vegan mozzarella, crispy onions
- 🍗 Pollo Picante – fried chicken, nduja mayo, mozzarella, crispy onions
- 🥪 Reuben – pastrami, emmental, sauerkraut, pickles, secret sauce
Pair your bagel with a flat white or oat latte, and don’t skip the local brownies and pastries**—they’re baked fresh and rotate seasonally. The vibe is retro, laid-back, and unapologetically cool, with service from their signature **retro vehicles and a focus on quality produce.
Whether you’re grabbing breakfast on the go or settling in for a weekend brunch, Brad & Dills delivers flavor, flair, and a whole lot of local love.