Leighton Buzzard's local since 2016

Proper coffee. Homemade cakes. A warm welcome.

We're an independent, family-run cafe on the High Street, serving speciality coffee, cooked breakfasts and cakes baked fresh every morning.

A flat white and homemade cake on a sunlit table at Lauren's Cafe in Leighton Buzzard

What we do best

Barista pouring latte art at Lauren's Cafe

Speciality coffee

Beans roasted in Bedfordshire, dialled in daily. Flat whites, batch filter and proper builder's tea too.

Full English breakfast served with sourdough toast

Breakfast & brunch

Local sausages and bacon, free-range eggs and sourdough from our neighbourhood bakery, served until 3pm.

Homemade Victoria sponge and lemon drizzle cake on the counter

Cakes baked daily

Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle and at least one vegan and one gluten-free bake on the counter every day.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday8am to 4pm
Saturday8:30am to 4:30pm
Sunday9am to 3pm

Directions, parking and accessibility →

A cafe that belongs to the town

You'll find local art on our walls, a shelf of swap-and-take books, water bowls for dogs and highchairs for little ones. We sponsor Leighton Buzzard parkrun and host a monthly community coffee morning in aid of local charities.

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What people say

The best flat white for miles, and the lemon drizzle is dangerous. Staff remember your name.

Sarah, Google review

Dog friendly, kid friendly, human friendly. Our Saturday ritual.