Meadow Hill Coffee Shop

4.7 ( 242 reviews )
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£10–20
9 High St, Great Dunmow, Dunmow CM6 1AB, United Kingdom
+44 1371 878060

Meadow Hill Coffee Shop, nestled in the heart of Great Dunmow, has quickly become a beloved gem among locals and visitors alike. With a reputation for exquisite food and a warm atmosphere, this cafe truly lights up the town. Diners rave about the remarkable Scotch eggs, described as the best they've ever had, echoing sentiments from customer Harry Scarfe. The enthusiasm for their afternoon tea is no less, with Wendy Scahill highlighting the outstanding scones and charming service from owner Carol and her team.

The warmth of the space, combined with consistently friendly staff, makes every visit feel special. Simon Wheeler speaks of the satisfaction from a delicious platter, while Jigna Patel admires the ease of making reservations and the wide selection of baked goods. Peter Menter praises their authentic American milkshakes, showcasing the cafe’s diverse range.

Whether you're after a cozy breakfast, a delightful lunch, or an indulgent afternoon treat, Meadow Hill Coffee Shop delivers a memorable dining experience. It is no surprise that patrons leave eager to return. Highly recommended!

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • On-site services
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Assistive hearing loop
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Coffee
    • Free water refills
    • Healthy options
    • Prepared foods
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For Meadow Hill Coffee Shop

Harry Scarfe
Jun 24,2025
Lovely great quality food as always. It lights up Dunmow. Lovely staff so helpful and friendly. Scotch eggs are out of this world the best I’ve ever had! Great to have an amazing cafe local! I Come here often as can’t keep away and would recommend everyone to come you won’t be disappointed!
Simon Wheeler
Jun 24,2025
We had such a lovely lunch here - staff were friendly and professional, space was warm and welcoming and the platter .... Wow! All I can say is I was stuffed! Delicious! Highly recommended.
Wendy Scahill
Jun 21,2025
Omg, this place is amazing. We came for afternoon tea of course (book the day before) and it was amazing. Everything was delicious and presented well. The scones were out of this world, so fresh! Carol, the owner is just lovely and so are all the staff. It’s just a great place and I cannot recommend it highly enough. I’m very particular on my afternoon tea and this is up there with the best. There are also jams, chutneys, hampers etc you buy. If you haven’t been, you must!
Jigna Patel
Jun 13,2025
My favourite coffee shop and place for breakfast/lunch in Dunmow! It's always easy to book a table here on their Facebook page and customer service is excellent. The coffee is very good as well as the selection of baked goods and breakfast and lunch options. I like the scone of the month and have had their afternoon tea as a take away before. I always look forward to coming here with family & friends, cannot recommend enough!!
peter menter
Jun 7,2025
Perfect eatery with a great range of hot and cold plates to serve a wide range of tastes. The milk shakes are authentic American recipe with real ice cream whilst local bacon and sausages are a delight.
Oliver Rider
Jun 1,2025
I am a frequent customer of Meadow Hill Cafe - this cafe is my go to for great food. They do a very tasty bacon, brie and cranberry panini and it’s really convenient that I can order ahead for collection at a certain time - the staff, who are lovely, always have my order ready for me. Been in for tea and cake several times too. The cake is delicious. Keep up the great work
Danielle Parker
Apr 19,2025
Very friendly and helpful staff. Reasonable prices. Lovely atmosphere. Very accommodating with allergies; they made me a delicious gluten, dairy and soya free salted beef sandwich. They also have a gluten, egg and dairy free Victoria sponge cake, which is fantastic as so few places can accommodate all three allergies at once, especially with regards to cake!
Bianca Hunter
Mar 6,2025
Always a lovely experience. Great food and attentive staff. Great value for money.

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