MacIntyre Great Holm Coffee Shop in Milton Keynes

We come here regularly for lunch and the food is always very good quality, the portions a decent size, and the prices very reasonable. The menu has quite a good choice and there are also home made cakes for sale which are delicious! It is run by a mix of able-bodied staff and less able-bodied staff who are always cheerful , enthusiastic and well supported and encouraged by their support staff. It is pleasant to eat here as it is clean and bright and has such a cheerful and positive atmosphere.

I live nearby and popped in for takeaway sandwich and cake for two. Tuna mayo baguette and cheese and tomato sandwich were very quickly prepared, really well filed, first class ingredients and delicious. The cakes are all homemade and brilliant and the slices are large. We had Victoria sponge and coffee cake and enjoyed both. Pity is this came to £13 with no drinks and seems to be getting a little expensive. It is a joy to be served by the adults with learning difficulties that do the bulk of the work here.

Just walking into Macintyre Great Holm coffee shop gave me a good feeling. Clean, bright with cheery chairs, tables and comfy settees. The chicken salad was fresh, attractive and delicious. Excellent quality, moist chicken with plenty of freshly prepared vibrant salad. The double espresso was so good I had another. I am off sugar so wasn’t going to try the beautiful selection of cakes, but enjoyed window shopping 😄 Great atmosphere and nothing too much trouble. Well worth supporting!

Calling it a coffee shop undermines what it has on offer in this restaurant, hot food, baguettes, sandwiches and lots of lovely cakes, oh and not forgetting delicious bread pudding! It is run by able bodied and not so able bodied people, which adds to the charisma of this restaurant.I think it is an amazing place to have people serving you who are not so able, but at the same time it all feels very normal. The surroundings are clean and bright, and every time I have eaten their, it has always been good quality tasty food and drink, at a very reasonable cost.

As we had workmen in I popped up the road to our excellnet lcola coffee shop. Lovely friendly service. Tasty, hot and well filled Cornish pasty, served with salad and homemade coleslaw. Decent coffee. Cost just £3.95.

Range of freshly brewed coffees, delicious cakes and light breakfasts and lunches. Served by the most attentive team you could find. Run by the Macintyre charity which supports young people and adults with learning disabilities.

This is part of the MacIntyre centre and provides an opportunity for those with learning difficulties to work. As such a little patience is often needed but nonetheless the cafe is a good place for a light lunch in pleasant surroundings. On offer is a range of sandwiches, baguettes and toasties as well as some ‘Daily specials’ and cakes. Many local people come here to meet up with friends.

I would much rather have a coffee here than in one of the high street chains. This seems to be a well-kept MK secret. What a pity that I have been missing out. Had a very nice latte and a piece of chocolate cake. Next time I will come for lunch as the simple menu looked very appealing. Plenty of tables and also places to park.

Very pleasantly surprised by the concept of people with perceived disabilities working together as a team. I enjoyed my latte and a piece of cake but has much more to offer. I received good attention from the workers and I enjoyed them pulling together. I would hope people will visit this venture to support the workers and those trying to help them progress in their life. Look forward to coming again.

I frequently take my son who has a learning disability to have lunch at Great Holm. He loves their sandwiches, pizzas and he especially enjoys the wonderful cakes. Naturally the staff are very friendly and sensitive to the needs of my son due to the level of his disability.

Great coffee, great service and super friendly people. An amazing team of folk with learning disabilities supported by some excellent people. Spotlessly clean and open plan. Decent menu of light meals, sandwiches and snacks. Full English breakfast for just £5 until 11.30am (all day on Saturdays).

Thanks to Trip Advisor this was a lovely little find. The cafe is tastefully decorated. Modern, and spotlessly clean. It's a lovely relaxing space, with plenty of room for buggys and wheel chairs. But with a disabled parking bay right outside, my husband didn't have to use his wheel chair. The staff are really friendly and welcoming. Some have learning disabilities but the awesome thing about this place is that there isn't a member of staff who is disabled when it comes to their job. They are friendly, happy, efficient and can't do enough to help. Everything is made fresh to order and it runs like clockwork. I had the butternut squash soup followed by home made Victoria Sandwich Cake and a cappuccino and my husband had a pepperoni melt panini followed by home made coffee cake with tea. The cake just melted in your mouth. The price was very reasonable too. £14.85 for everything. We will definitely make a return visit, as well as recommend to others. It's easy to find. It's on the right as you go up Portway from the A5.

Myself and work colleagues were in the area yesterday from Birmingham and this coffee shop was recommended so we decided to go for breakfast. What a fantastic little place. Majority of staff have learning disabilities we had a wonderful greeting on entry, getting a high five and hand shake which was lovely, the decor is very tasteful. The menu is great the food was fantastic ( would recommend the full English). I was very impressed with waiter service we received very professional, polite and friendly and reasonable prices. Please please if you are in the area go and support this local business to give the adults some recognition for the work they do. Loved the iniative of employee of the month too. The staff seemed for happy in their work and obviously feel valued and appreciated. Good job done by all! Keep it up! Xxx

I have visited MacIntyre a number of times when working in the area and have made it a regular part of each visit. Always recommend to colleagues and glad to have introduced two more colleagues today to this wonderful, warm and inviting coffee shop. Your smiles and quality of food make it a great place to stop by.

Went for lunch. Food was excellent. Sandwiches, baked potatoes and lovely cakes. The staff were so friendly. Go and give them a try. Well done everyone.

We go once a month for a treat during our lunch break. Always greeted with a smile. The food is all prepared and cooked to order. The service is excellent. Always a great selection on home made cakes on offer.

Stopped by on the off chance for a bacon butty. Had to wait whilst it was cooked to order. It was worth waiting for, and came in a freshly made baguette. Would stop by again.

My 1st time here and can't wait to go back again. Had a nice time and the food was really fresh. Well done!

I really enjoy popping in here for a delicious cappuccino or huge baked potato.... the staff are wonderful, helpful and cheerful... you have to visit

My first visit after being recommended by many colleagues. We will definitely make this a regular trip! Tasty, friendly and fairly priced.

I love coming here... We have been a few times now. Our friend Amy works here and she loves it and loves being a part of it. The service, food and drinks are great and it's friendly.

I love this place. I go there all the time with my children, food is brilliant value for money. Even better now they have installed card payment. This means you just can say no to the cakes. Brilliant for integration.

Fantastic little coffee shop with some nice little bites. Good coffee and some nice hot foods. Would recommend if passing by with 30 mins to spare.

Lovely casy little cafe shop, very relaxing during your lunch break. Great little pause. Friendly staff

Nicely done out, good food and really nice food. Now takes cards for over £5. Try the homemade Victoris a sponge

I have been before for coffee but this time we went for lunch. The food came quickly, it was attractively presented and was delicious. A great lunch, thank you.

They jacket potatoes are beautiful! Ordered a cheese sandwich for my child. It came on a plate with slices of banana, cucumber and tomato which went down well. The whole establishment is very clean.

I have tried food from MacIntyre's on several occasions. It has always been excellent. Today they provided a lunch buffet for 500 staff at the head office of Volkswagen Financial Services.The food was delivered in a timely and very friendly manner to our offices. The savoury items were the usual high standard provided by Macintyre. The cakes were incredible ! Colleagues were sharing and sampling the cakes with great excitement . Personal highlights for me included the Granola slice - full of flavour and moist fruit, impeccable victoria sponge and an amazing coconut sponge that took me back to my childhood......Many thanks to all at MacIntyre

A delightful find. Lovely decor & friendly service. I visited with a friend for a coffee and a chat. The chocolate brownie is probably the best I've eaten (and I've eaten a few a few)! If you're looking for a reasonable place for lunch or a coffee, then this place is certainly worth a visit. It makes a change from the chain coffee shops.

Being run solely by disabled people ably assisted by carers this cafe has a georgeous ambience. When we go my wife and I usually have a cake and coffee. The cake is always fresh and I believe it is made on the premises

Great little coffee shop behind the fire station. Told about it by a friend and was amazed at the good coffee and home made food. Staff are so friendly and attentive but give them some time to deal,with you. It is good to know that you are supporting a good cause while you eat.

Visited today with a friend for lunch, was great to see the shop so busy! I enjoyed a tasty baguette and a huge slice of delicious coffee cake with a pot of tea. Great friendly service and lovely homemade food, will definitely be coming back!

Enjoyable lunch with friends in a great coffee shop with fabulous food &with; lovely friendly service. Could not fault and will definitely return. Teresa and Claire were lovely and very helpful. The coffee cake was one of the best I have tasted in a long time.

Just called in while training for a coffee. Very friendly and very helpful. Plus the friendly wave from the staff as I walked in cheered me right up.

Delightful, friendly staff. The Christmas baguette was delicious, chicken, pigs in blankets, stuffing and cranberry sauce all in fresh bread. My friend had the soup which was also good. Home made cakes and coffee. A good meeting place. Very reasonable prices.