Jam Jar in Colchester

Friendly staff .we were a bit late in the day but made very welcome .

I visited on Sunday at around lunchtime and the experience was not great. The cutlery was dirty and the sandwiches were overpriced for what they are. Highchairs are available but looked like they are left outdoors and were extremely filthy

I visited and had 2 coffees and a small piece of cake and it cost £9.10 which I thought was a bit expensive John Bolingbroke

Delicious salad and fun games on the table 😊 and the sausage roll was epic!!!!! 😋 thanks Jam Jar! I look forward to visiting again.

Lovely little place with smiley and friendly staff. The outdoor seating is definitely a bonus, will definitely visit again (hopefully it won’t be raining on my next visit)

Fantastic cake,coffee and food. A hidden gem that's well worth visiting. Much needed hot sandwich and latte after a stressful morning

Had a really nice chicken curry and cappuccino with cinnamon dust. Very friendly staff. Will go again.

Very good food and service, highly recommended 👌 xx

Lovely coffee in their heated pergola! Good cosy atmosphere. Really good white chocolate rocky road

Nice atmosphere, not the best value for money (pricey for what I was served). Great coffee.

Have eaten here several times in the last couple of years, food always nicely cooked, staff helpful and friendly.

5 stars for what it is. Staff really obliging and friendly. Good for a meet up to have a good coffee chat and bite to eat. Place clean and decent ablution as well

Lovely little place tucked away in Rowhedge for light lunch or snacks

A lovely cafe in Rowhege, perfect for coffee and cske

Great coffee, atmosphere and friendly staff!

The is my local cafe. Very nice people running it and the food's always good.

Lovely place, lovely food, lovely staff

Good quality food served in a pleasant atmosphere. A regular spot for us.

Fab venue for a chilled afternoon catch-up with friends. We enjoyed our tea and cake, which was great value for money. Staff were friendly, helpful, and very relaxed about us sitting outside even after the Jam Jar had officially closed. We will definitely return.

The Jam Jar Rowhedge is a really welcoming community hub where local people meet daily as well as people from outside of the village. There is cosy seating inside and an enclosed outside dog friendly space with heating. Tables in the courtyard also. Good food served all day by lovely staff and the best cup of coffee in Essex.

Brilliant local cafe. Really nice staff, all friendly and obliging. Homemade cakes are very good. Real bonus for Fingringhoe near the river. Lots of tables outside but under cover in an extension, increases the number of customers that can be seated. Good idea! Would recommend highly and will return. Thank you to all the very cheerful caring staff.

1st Time there excellent service fantastic food definitely going to visit again Highly recommended.

Lovely little place with a visit, lovely lady in charge 🥰

Friendly staff, but high prices ie £2 for a tea, fruit tea is £2.60 limited choice of food.

Good food excellent service and great staff well priced

Popped in here for a coffee and piece of cake after a walk along the riverside walk from Colchester. Seems to be a good meeting place for locals, with the café, excellent recycling area and various craft workshops, as well as interesting potted history of the café and the surrounding streets. Not a massive choice but nice to sit in their outside covered area and down a cappuccino with a slice of flapjack. Good homemade fare.

Very friendly and cosy, nice full english and ate the lot. Will definitely pop in again when passing on my walk

Nice little oasis in the quiet village of Rowhedge. Pop in for a coffee and piece of cake and sit in the outside covered area. Popular meeting place for the local community by the looks of things.

Popped in for brekkie. What a lovely little gem of a place. Visitors were all cheery. Absolutely perfect. Coffee was yummy.

Iv been to this little cafe for coffee nice and hot bacon sandwich was great trouble was my grand children eat most of it,nice little village to spend some time relaxing.

Oh what a Jem of a place ! The food is exquisite really enjoyed myself, popped in for a coffee and a light lunch, with a friend and partner and 4 hours later we are still there! Staff are attentive and kind and made us feel very welcome, thank you, see you again soon 😘

The best coffee in Essex with friendly service. Will visit again & again.

Great coffee great cake great Cafe.

Overpriced for the quality of food and coffee is very bland, Sorely disappointed considering it is cafe that doesn't offer a great deal. Such a same could be much better

Visited the Jam Jar for the first time on Thursday for their Pizza night, the food was absolutely loved, pizza were very tasty , hot, and freshly cooked. Lady that served us was extremely pleasant and very welcoming, large seating area outside and covered area if weather is not so good, would recommend and will be back

Great little coffee shop. Lots of outdoor seating. Dog friendly. Great service 😁 lovely cappuccino and muffin. Very popular with locals

Always love a coffee here, lovely staff, even nicer coffee.

Lovely little cafe, friendly and welcoming. Had a coffee and toasted sandwich which was very enjoyable

A little gem tucked away in rowhedge. A good coffee, delicious sausage rolls and a friendly welcome from Aymen and co. Have purchased ‘doggy’ ice cream from here in the past so the dog thinks its tops too.

Our friend who lives in Rowhedge told us to visit this little cafe after our walk. So glad she did. We had a lovely lunch and were even able to sit outside in January. There’s also seating under cover and indoors. Staff are friendly. Veggie/vegan choices are good. Would recommend.

New years treat after muddy walk. Hot drink and a muffin, friendly service and reasonably priced. Dog friendly, plenty of outside seating.

I really miss the Jam Jar! Can’t fault their offering at all. Lovely milkshakes, coffees and their breakfasts are absolutely superb! They’re a great little business and I hope the community keep doing their bit to support them.

My whole family love coming here! Lovely fresh food and very friendly. A regular stop for us!

My friend and I had a walk round Rowhedge and stopped for lunch at the cafe. Good menu, really well thought out plate, owner very friendly and welcoming. Enjoyed sitting outside in the cosy area. We had sandwiches which I rename sandwedges as they were massive with a little side salad, love the balsamic dressing, pot of coleslaw and crisps. Good to see the coleslaw was homemade, a lovely continental style with spring onions. Highly recommend as brilliant value for money, look forward to calling in again.

Great coffee and a lovely balti jacket potato. Highly recommended.

Such a lovely little cafe in the heart of beautiful rowhedge village. I had a lovely breakfast & it was amazing. The quality of the products used was excellent. Rebecca the owner makes you really welcome & all covid safety was in place. A nice treat & will definitely come back for another breakfast.

Love this little cafe in the quiet village of Rowhedge . Highly recommended with very friendly staff superb service, tasty food choices at affordable prices and the best coffee for miles … It’s a five from me 👍🏼

Surly staff and exorbitant prices. You will regret giving this place your custom. I'm still getting over price I paid for a croissant. I was a mug to pay . . .

Good coffee and very good breakfast at small, popular and busy café tucked away just back from river. Sheltered sunny spot with a few tables, both shaded and fully outside.

Excellent used them a few times food Excellent

Best food ever. I enjoyed it so much. The pizza on Thursdays are so good. Their food is the best food I’ve ever tasted in my life! Definitely coming here again

We had one bacon and one bacon & sausage sandwich. Excellent, thick slices of bacon (and sausage) on fresh granary bread with good cups of coffee. Quick, efficient, friendly service and well organised for Covid situation. We sat in courtyard but I think another time I would take lunch to eat in the little park overlooking the river, a few metres away. Lots of people were popping in for take-always.

Had sandwiches jam/bacon Bacon sandwich hit the spot. Thick bacon/ tasty bacon and soft bread will definitely go again if I do the wivenhoe trail walk.( Colchester resident)

My group of friends visited on recommendation. We were not disappointed, the food was well presented and tasty. The owners ‘slaw’ was original and very nice. We will make a point of going again. Just the place to visit after the walk from Colchester.

My 5 friends and I were out walking today to Rowhedge with the intention of stopping for lunch at a pub along the riverside. As we walked towards a pub, one of our Ladies saw the sign for the Cafe 'Jam Jar', which is tucked away in a side street, so we decided to go there instead, and we were so glad that we did. We were not disappointed. The staff were absolutely lovely, nothing was too much trouble. As for the food, we all agreed that it was delicious. (I can personally recommend the Bacon and Brie sandwich which was served with Mango Chutney instead of the usual cranberry sauce, and as promised, the combo did work !!) Excellent pots of Tea and cups of coffee as well. On top of this, we found it excellent value for money. We sat outside in a pleasant little courtyard, in the sunshine enjoying our meals, it was lovely. Even before we left, we all agreed that we would be going back to this gem of a Cafe. 'Jam Jar' you definitely get our vote 👍👍.

My daughter and I dropped in for breakfast on a whim the food was delicious, both the full English and the avocado and eggs. Very friendly service, great food and great prices

This was our visit to Rowhedge on a lovely sunny day having read previous reviews decided to try this venue what a little gem. A small cafe selling excellent lunch dishes with good old fashioned family device if in Rowhedge please give this a try you won't be disappointed

After missing the breakfast at the hotel we were at we found this little gem. Lovely selection of breakfasts and treats. I had scrambled egg on toast and my other half the small breakfast with 2 coffees. I would definitely recommend and come again if I was in the area!

The food was prepared there and then and it was excellent! I stumbled across the Jam Jar with my wife and 2 daughters and we were made to feel very comfortable and most welcome, great food, great service and a lovely spot. Thanks

Returning customer after having gengerous jacket potato the other week, this time for a delicious Breakfast and good portion size. Coffee good. Attentive and friendly staff

Always loved this place but now the extension is complete it is even better! Plenty space and room now to fit everyone one inside during colder months. Wide range of foods including gluten free and vegan options which is great to see as many friends of mine are vegan. Customer service is great and very friendly.

Dog friendly, warm and inviting cafe, serving a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and snacks with good coffee. Will definitely visit again xxx

I visited here with my husband a daughters for a cup of tea, beautiful little place friendly staff and would definitely return. Love the little jars with the sugar cubes!

A disappointing visit ... after seeing the Jam Jar was a finalist in a recent award we had high expectations of the cafe, thinking it would be a quaint little place with beautiful food, high standards of hygiene and comfortable atmosphere... unfortunately this is not what we experienced.

Visited this little cafe on a beautiful sunny morning so I drank my coffee at one of the tables outside. Cappuccino was £2.40 and was lovely. Tables were clean, chairs comfy and atmosphere friendly. Particularly liked the jar of sugar cubes on the table and the rose was a beautiful touch.

Had no idea this super little place was open in Rowhedge! Super menu, beautifully displayed, and great taste!

Myself and my hubbie popped here with my mum and dad who live in the village. The food was very reasonably priced and absolutely delicious. The only down side was that the service was a little slow but as it was a hot busy bank holiday Monday you can let this go. The food was worth the wait!

great coffee & cake cappuccino with cinnamon sprinkles nice change sitting in the sunshine friendly staff

Will never take for granted our village Jam Jar cafe. Friendly staff eager to accomadate our every request. A lot of variety on the menu. Sitting outside in the sunshine with coffee and lunch or even breakfast perfect.

Friendly and helpful staff, as it was the Regatta weekend BBQ selection was offered in form of different flavours of chicken in wraps. Good selection of coffee offered here too.. Slightly set back from the road so nearly missed it!!

The food was excellent and the service outstanding.

What a wonderful little place the Jam jar is...Sat outside in the sunshine..with the biggest ploughmans...absolutely delicious food..beautifully presented...washed down with a chamomile herbal tea..a must to.pop in and visit if you are in Rowhedge..xx

On one of our many visits to Rowhedge, we decided to pop in for a cuppa and something to eat. It was not our cup of tea, the coffee was definitely not good, the tea like dishwater and the cakes are all bought in along with the soup. Bacon Sandwich, have had better in a greasy spoon and better value for money.....We know they have limited space, but artisan cafe this is not, and they are trying to turn into a restaurant!

So nice for a treat, the staff all work so hard here and nothing is too much trouble. The menu is varied and well thought out and they make the best use of their space. Look forward to more visits in the future.

Best Bacon sandwiches ever! Good quality produce, children hot chocolates were very nice too. Exceptionally warm welcome on a snowy day :)We were so lucky to find this place!

Delicious chicken balti lovely coffee in a cosy atmosphere- my sisters soup smelled fantastic too and she cleaned the plate.

Food was excellent. Service was fantastic and friendly people. Very nice place. Highly recommend for a nice lunch

A compact cafe with outdoor tables and takeaway options. Inside there are a small number of tables but worth the squeeze for a well made latte and breakfast or lunch

Lovely little cafe, friendly service. Great addition to our village. Near to the river for a nice walk. Tables outside on a nice day. And of course, lovely lattes!!

Friendly, quirky and delicious food at reasonable prices. Will definitely be returning to sample more of the menu. Awesome choice and good tasty fresh food.

Been using this café since it opened, picked July 2017 as went there on Sunday 30th.

Our first visit after a walk around Rowhedge, I couldn`t fault it, the food and the presentation first class. The cafe is very small but what they achieve in the variety of food they produce is breathtaking.

You must try the Jam jar if you love your coffee robust but smooth as it should be....simply the best! Food is gorgeous too, beautiful scrambled egg's-you can tell the egg's are good from the rich colour.

Good range of sandwiches etc but the ploughmans is the winner for me. Looking forward to the waffles next time!

We have visited this cafe many times and would recommend to any one,

Good menu and food freshly prepared. Seating outside for fine weather. Staff most efficient and very friendly. The jacket potato with tuna mayo was delicious and large!!

I entered the Jam Jar cafe in the very pretty little village of Rowhedge Essex last week. I was pleasantly surprised as to the professional atmosphere in such a small but soon to be expanding buisiness if local investors and companies sit up and take notice.

Have been using the Jam Jar since it opened and visit regularly with my grandchildren. Very friendly, helpful at all times.Food is excellent. We have tried pratically everything On the menu and have no complaints. I feel as though I am visiting a friend!! This little cafe is a great asset to our little village and long may it continue to be.

We loved it, what a fantastic place. Efficient service, friendly staff and superb coffee. The food... Amazing! Good sized portions and all locally sourced produce. Tiptree Jam, anyone? It's all home made and you can tell that a lot of love has gone into its preparation. It's situated down by the water so all in all an excellent experience. Highly recommended.

Discovered this little gem in Rowhedge. Great coffee, polite and accommodating staff and some of the best waffles I have had in years, would recommend.

I asked for a coffee, was a too strong for me so asked for some more water. Young guy rudely told me I should have asked for a single mate!!! (Mate) not very professional, was not aware coffee is sold as a double. Seemed like I was an inconvenience was made to feel very uncomfortable. My friend then went to order us food as I was too embarrassed. Cheap produce and overpriced. Bright yellow scrambled eggs bit worrying.

Happened to find this great little tea rooms by pure chance this morning. What an absolute gem, perfectly placed to enjoy an early breakfast during my morning dog walk. Food was great- lovely thick bacon in beautifully fresh granary bread. Service was impeccable and the very friendly and accommodating proprietress treated my little furry friend to a complimentary sausage..so no complaints from her either. Will definitely be doing more walks in this direction now Rowhedge has such a super little hostelry. Its a credit to this picturesque little village. Very nice indeed.

Love this new café in Rowhedge.

Returning to Colchester where I used to live on this occasion was so special by being as always, so looked after by close friends in Rowhedge. I was treated to lunch at Jam Jar, the atmosphere was so cosy, warm and welcoming with excellent food served well, no rush, no fuss but It was an eye opener to see a local business doing so well,and,it surely is becoming a meeting point for locals.I really enjoyed it and it made my weekend away so extra lovely! I wish the Cafe well and keep up the excellent start. Rob Harwood, Oxfordshire x

We visited for the first time today, the cafe is a lovely, little place! Super clean too!

A lovely little cafe offering not only exceptionally tasty coffee but also great food, freshly prepared to order.

Fantastic coffee, I have been several times the cheese on toast is perfection, lovely bread wide choice of fillings for sandwiches and paninis chili nachos were fantastic. Highly recommend

Lovely little coffee shop. Coffee to die for and lovely range of cakes to boot. Quite lovely staff too ❤️❤️

The Jam Jar cafe is a sweet little place, its very small and although it was December we preferred to sit in the courtyard. I know it sounds silly but I was very impressed by the outside but ultra clean toilets which are big enough if you need to take a buggy inside for nappy changing. We often walk from Colchester to Rowhedge and its great to have somewhere to have a cuppa at the end of the walk. My only slight quibble was that there were no gluten free offerings at all. The cakes on offer looked amazing but I couldn't have any of them so had to watch my companions eating while I just had a cup of tea. It's great to hear that the cafe is now selling a few essential groceries while the local store is out of action.

Live nearby and really pleased to find this place. Have been here for lunch twice now and both times it was excellent. Great light snacks/meals and lovely cakes. Coffee is excellent and the mocha I had was the best ever. Seating for about 12 people inside and a nice outdoor area for the good weather, I am looking forward to coming here in the summer.