Oh, where to begin? Firstly, parking. You'll find it hard to find a parking space from all the…read morewhite vans and cars, parked up and packing this place out. That said the service is quick, in the years I've been going there only the recent trip left me queuing for too long. Necessary as breakfast is the most 'hangry' time in my opinion. You don't want to mess it up & like I said. If you are queuing, it'll be worth it and you won't see people leave the queue because the quality and quantity of food provided makes this one of the best cafes in the country. Whether eating in or getting a take away as I often do, I can't praise the quality highly enough. Even waiting for your food you get the chance to browse the Italian imported foods in the chiller shelves. Now, these are common words used for a favourite cafe, everyone's local is worth it, the best, the onl?! Well, I currently live in Nottingham and while not making the trip solely for a 'honeycrust' it's always one of the highlights and something the OH also looks forward too or is decidedly jealous when I make the trip on my own. I haven't found a cafe of similar quality despite searching high and low. There are good cafes, then there are great ones like this place. The final recommendation, is that hungover, you will make the trek across town for breakfast here...

Perfect place to grab a pastry and a coffee. Service is always prompt and the staff are friendly…read moreand welcoming. The atmosphere is always cozy and inviting, I have yet to dine in (always stop in for a takeaway!) but will definitely do so soon.

Awesome, local coffee cafe. But this place got much better food then Starbucks and any other…read morefranchise coffee places. If I could I would always only go to this place for coffee and lunch. Nice ambience and clean.

Unexpected and totally awesome. I thought this was going to Just fill the cavity. It did more than…read morethat. I enjoyed the food here very much. Its only my second time in Bedford and I know that not only will I be back in Bedford, but I will totally be here again.

We go to Rio Bella all the time and love the comfortbale friendly atmosphere, the food is great and…read morethe staff are wonderful my favourite place in Bedford!

Very very expensive. Used to be lovely but now the prices are ridiculous…read more £4.10 for a very small cheese and bacon baguette! Recommend star cafe 2 doors away in future

Very nice and friendly cafe, feels rather pleasant and delightful atmosphere ^_^ good selection of…read moreteas,coffee and food. Gifts and Computers available. Lovely christian ppl very nice and warm service

Nice atmosphere, good coffee. A little pricey though but one of the few nice coffee shops in…read moreBedford. Does not accept cards.

I drink a great deal of coffee both outside and at home. I enjoy a flat white and that's what I…read morerequested today in Coffee House. To be frank it was the best commercial coffee I have ever drank. It was nice and hot for a start, well made with a beautiful taste. Now I'm not an expert concerning all the different tastes but it did taste like the Columbian I have at home. WELL DONE COFFEE HOUSE https://www.flickr.com/gp/99383989@N06/h670VV

Friendly staff, delicious food, cheap.read more

This a real treat for Bedford......a Lebanese mezzes restaurant, run by a very genuine and gentle…read morecouple who work their socks off to give a largely un-appreciative local population something a bit different from the average run of increasingly tedious Indian restaurants. It really does deserve support, and indeed warrants it. Maybe when they've accumulated a bit of capital to fund the no doubt exorbitant rents, they'll do something about the none too friendly neon lighting!

This is a lovely little bakery in bedford although I feel it is let down by it's location as it is…read morea little bit out in the sticks. The only time I visit it is when I am on my way to the doctors, and when I am in there I never see anyone else in there. The location factor is also not helped by the fact there is bad parking as well. Once inside it's lovely, the staff are always so cheeful and look genuinely happy to be there. I don't find the prices expensive either which is always a bonus ad makes me go back time after time. They offer a good choice between sweet and savoury items.

So disappointed! CHatGPT suggested I try this bakery for fresh British bread so I've been waiting…read moresince Sunday evening for the shop to open at 7:30am Monday morning. I wish I hadn't bothered. We were there at 7:33am. Walked into the shop and got nothing. One woman couldn't even be bothered to look up. We were probably the first customers of the day, but if I hadn't pointedly said Good Morning, I doubt the women would have even spoken to us. I just wanted a fresh British sandwich loaf, and I was assured the loaf I chose was fresh. It isn't. Maybe it was fresh out of the freezer, but it may have been days or weeks since this loaf was actually baked. I make a lot of bread back in the US, so I know fresh bread. Lidl's or Tesco bread is better than this. Maybe the pastries are good, but I'll never know. This was my one and only trip to a Cottage Bakery.