The Aerodrome Café

4.4 ( 354 reviews )
Checking... 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM See Hours
£10–20
Elstree Aerodrome, Hogg Ln, Elstree, Radlett, London WD6 3AW, United Kingdom
+44 20 3154 4383
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.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Aerodrome Café

Kate
May 29,2025
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!
Valentin Ganea
May 20,2025
Great place yo have a coffee and watch the planes taking off or landing
Harriet Jakeman
May 14,2025
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.
True Opinion
Apr 23,2025
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.
B737 -800
Apr 3,2025
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.
Ian Millward
Mar 13,2025
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.
Mitchell Smith
Mar 10,2025
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.
Paul Lavin
Mar 6,2025
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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