Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day.

A hearty breakfast can keep you full until lunch time and can help stave off the snacks that many of us reach for when we are feeling peckish.

Often, people like to use the weekends or their days off to treat themselves to a breakfast they haven’t had to make.

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You can be out with the family or meeting friends for brunch. It’s become another way to bring people together.

Here we look at TripAdvisor’s top ten breakfast restaurants in Watford.

Flourish Craft Bakery

Garnett Close Unit 2, Watford, WD24 7GN.

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This cafe has a 4.5 rating on TripAdvisor. 

One reviewer described it as a “hidden little gem” and a “superb bakery”.

Many reviewers have also praised the service.

Eats and Treats

241 St. Albans Road, Watford, WD24 5BQ.

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Another 4.5 rating on TripAdvisor It has 138 excellent reviews out of 162.

One person said: “Best fry ups in a country mile. High quality ingredients and take pride in their products. I would strongly recommend.”

Ocean Bells Coffee

133 High Street, Watford, WD17 2ER.

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With a 4.5 rating, one person described the café as having “probably the best quality coffee in town”.

Another said: “excellent selection of vegan eats and sweets.”

Amici’s Café Ristorante

53 Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, WD3 3LS.

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The family run Italian restaurant has a 4.5 rating on TripAdvisor.

One person said how they go for breakfast once a week.

They said: “We’re a group of retired work colleagues who meet up on a Friday for breakfast. Our numbers can be between 3 and 8 - the staff are excellent as is the food.”

Bill’s Watford

107 High Street, Watford, WD17 2DQ.

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With an overall rating of four, reviewers explained how it catered for different diets.

One person said: “My husband enjoyed the Bills Breakfast and I had avocado and poached eggs on gluten free toast. Both were very tasty, served promptly and our waiter was very nice also.

“We will return.”

Viento Coffee Company

157 St. Albans Road, Watford, WD24 5BD.

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Another overall rating of 4.5 with many praising the independent coffee house.

One person said: “Great coffee, great selection of pastries and a fine selection of coffee paraphernalia. So much better than the nasty chains.”

Bean Here

Hempstead Road, Hunton Bridge, Kings Langley, WD4 8QG.

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This café has received full marks with a five-star rating on TripAdvisor.

One reviewer said: “Excellent range of tasty snacks made from quality ingredients.

“I strongly recommend for breakfast, brunch, lunch or tea.

The Rhubarb Café

168 Cassiobury Drive, Watford, WD17 3AJ.

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This café has a rating of four, with many saying it is their favourite café in Watford.

On person said: “The menu is varied, with traditional breakfasts and more unusual Greek/med style as well.”

The Village Café

46 High Street, Bushey, WD23 3HL.

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With a five-star rating the café has been described as a “gem” by one person.

They said: “The all-day breakfast stood out, with proper back bacon and the usual trimmings.”

Another person said: “Finished off my full English with homemade flapjacks. Set me up nicely for the day.”

Barracuda Bushey

39 High Street, Bushey, WD23 1BD.

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This restaurant has a four star rating on TripAdvisor.

One person described their visit as relaxing. They said: “Went for breakfast a Barracuda and from the moment we walked in the service was superb being warm, friendly and very attentive.

“The breakfast menu has a good choice of set dishes and you are able to build your own breakfast from a wide choice of ingredients.”

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