Meringue Bakery and Cafe in Chesterfield

We booked a table,just in case, no steps so wheelchair friendly. We were showed to our table by a lovely lady who got us the menus. So much choice but i had a egg omelette with salad. So tasty and filling but then i was naughty and had lemon meringue pie with cream. The portion size was massive and so as i am diabetic i had to leave my meringue bit to my own heartbreak. Fully recommend- beautiful plac3, friendly staff and fabulous food

We only intended to pick up a coupe of Lemon Drizzle cakes we'd pre-ordered, but as it was getting close to lunch time and they only had ONE table free, we stopped for a light lunch - what a find! Had a couple of hot sandwiches between us and they were both delicious. Service was attentive and it was amazing how quickly the place filled up - you DEFINITELY need to book a table (people were being turned away!) We will be back for sure Oh, and the cakes are amazing too - so buy one even if you can't stay to eat

We fortunately booked a table for breakfast on a Saturday at 10am. We ordered coffee, glass of iced water (got a jug which was great) and English breakfast with 2 slices of toast, it was quick service. Lovely presentation on hot plates! 2 rashers of proper bacon, local sausage, fresh tomato, mushrooms and 2 eggs. No grease, no fatty bacon, no swimming in tomato juice. Butter for the toast. It was blooming lovely!! Will definitely come again. By the way the meringues are out of this world and beautiful bread but you have to be early it’s in demand.

We were visiting Love brewing and enquired about any good coffee shops nearby and Meringue was recommended.It was just a few doors away down the street .On entering the cafe we were greeted with a smile and made welcome .There was a lovely range of cakes and tray-bakes and pies .I'm sure there was more but my eyes were on all the delicious looking cakes ! We had cappacuino and cake and weren't disappointed . Lovely !! We were served outside at the side of the property which was very cute and warm as there were patio heaters .Service was excellent and everything was very clean and tidy and subject to Covid restrictions. A place to definitely return to .

So, during lockdown etc I have been doing the 'baking my own bread' bit and thinking I am getting good at it, and then I get a meal from these guys who show off by making perfect bread, beef wellington and desserts. Yes it came with lovely flowers and a nice duck salad and a scented candle, not to mention the sides. I had the valentine meal AND the afternoon tea which was too much irresistible food. I mean after all that beautiful food how am I supposed to feel pleased with my feeble attempts and how can the rest of the week compare. Thank you for being so good. it was a lifeboat for our tastebuds during the rough sea of isolation.

We had Meringue take away Valentine’s meal last night and I have to say it was amazing. The food was all delicious. The cooking instructions were clear and easy to follow. I loved the little touches of the flowers, candle and serviettes. We really felt like we were on a meal out. Thank you xxx

The best Bakewell tart I’ve ever tasted! Called in on Saturday afternoon and had fabulous Stilton and broccoli quiche and soup. Lovely mushroom soup with just baked granary roll. Great coffee plus the aforementioned Bakewell tart and lemon meringue pie together with great friendly service made this a memorable visit. Can’t wait for Saturday...again! Ps I was with my partner!

I was travelling from North Lincs to Congleton and actually had no idea where I was when I saw the open sign and a car parking space open up. I was very hungry but didn't have great expectations as I chose it because I was sitting at traffic lights. What a surprise! I ordered a simple ham sandwich and cappuccino, the coffee made me say Wow out loud and the roll came with an exquisite salad with beautiful dressing. Really lovely.

I ordered 10'' lemon meringue to be picked up on the 4th September as we wanted something different for our wedding instead of a boring iced wedding cake and we were not disappointed. I ordered a couple of weeks in advance through Facebook and it was quick and easy and nearer the date they rang me for payment over the phone. Easy collection so all I had to do was go in pick it up and straight back out again very good service. The meringue was beautiful and perfect for our wedding and everybody loved it thank you meringue bakery.

Wide range of cakes including a choice of gf cakes ! So nice to have a choice of cakes to take out. Good one way system. All organised well staff wearing visors and brilliant spacing with access to view everything.

If you are heading for a walk around the Chatsworth Estate and are driving through Chesterfield to get there, this is a good place to grab a takeaway lunch.If simple, fresh and tasty rolls and impossibly big portions of Victoria sponge, carrot cake and lemon meringue pie float your boat, give them a go.If they did a picnic box with a roll, drink, crisps and cake/scone it would be even better.Will definitely drop by again when we are in the area.

Nice place, been quite a few times but only now since reduced lockdown. Love the food but the prices need to be reduced to be more other food places. Please go back to your prices before, you will fill the place over and over again....love your food though

Really didn’t rate this place last time I visited but it was a friends birthday , so really didn’t like not attending, it was just a table for 4, again it was very very loud, we were not a loud gang as where none of the guests but the space between tables is ridiculous , hope there is never a fire ,think people would struggle.Really could not hear one another speak, or have a conversation without saying “ just say that again “ it was really noisy.Our food was lovely really nice, price is good , but for some reason table space is so important to them , I overheard someone who had not booked a table ask if they could use the table for four, the guy said yes you can but if someone else needs a table for two you will have to share , to which they agreed , not sure about this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Last.y our table for four was mid room, I went to the toilet,and to my horror they had a plain glass high table on the end of the cafe on your turn to the toilet. I nearly didn’t see this until the last min , I was really frustrated that needs to be removed, totally wrong place to be placed Accident waiting to happen , I nearly walked into a breast high glass table ,imagine anyone elderly. Please show some respect for your paying customers , not for your profit. Not good.

I have not eaten in the Restaurant area of this Shop , but I have sampled some of its excellent fresh Products. I recommend the Lemon Drizzle Cake ,the Quiches and the various Pies ( Steak Pies are superb ).A top quality Bakery. Worth a visit without doubt.

Good food and service. Lunch time was very noisy and a bit squashed together though, so maybe go later in the day...

Homemade scones all the food looked amazing. Very busy but nice atmosphere. Great coffee but don’t blink or you May drive past. Parking right outside. Lots of tables in a small space making it feel a bit cramped but overall very good

Would not go again my first time it was cramped, and far too noisy can’t hear yourself speak it also gets very hot really wish these eateries. Would concentrate on customer satisfactory, instead of cramming as many tables into the cafe as possible. Not good

Have visited these premises twice in a short space of time recently because it's so nice! The premises are modern, clean & the staff friendly. The food is lovely and fresh and well presented. There is a good choice of desserts but it's Meringue Pie everytime for me - it's served with fresh cream & is marvellous!

I MUST try to remember to take pictures before I devour my food at Meringue. Have been here quite a few times and had various items from the menu - my favourites are the fish cakes (may have a little wait but worth it), the lemon meringue cake (an absolute must try) and scones. Very friendly, happy and helpful staff - have no hesitation in recommending this place. Worth booking if there is a few of you especially around lunch time.

Called in at lunchtime without booking and was quite busy, but they found us seats straight away, this is a family run business- making cakes and bread daily, so you will be spoilt for choice. I spend an hour eyeing up all the crease cakes and opted for their namesake- Lemon Meringue Pie- I wasn’t disappointed . What a generous serving!

Restaurant full of lunching ladies and the noise was high. Struggled to hear each other. Lovely food and large pot of tea served for sharing.

Had a wonderful breakfast this morning... was fantastic quality and a lovely atmosphere! Was also served by a lovely lady who was on what appeared to be a first shift and did a good job considering.

We enjoy brunches, lunches and afternoon snacks. Always served by very pleasant staff. Good choice of food with a menu that changes quite regularly. The lemon meringue pie is legendary!

We brought my Mum here for breakie and had a lovely time. The food was nice and cooked well, service was relatively quick for freshly cooked food and the staff were friendly. My mum also got a take out panini for her lunch, which she said was lovely. It was our first visit but we’ll definitely be back again. Thankies.

I would always recommend reserving a table here if you can as it always fills up quickly. Had a brunch with friends. Decided to try the porridge, found it creamy and filling with lovely nuts and fruit topping, drizzled with thick Greek yogurt and honey, would definitely have it again. Husband tried the pancakes, they looked delicious. He couldn't resist having toast as well, it's their own freshly made in house bread which is thickly sliced and best eaten with proper butter. As it was brunch it would have been rude not to have had cake too! I had the fig frangipane and husband had his favourite pecan pie both served with cream and washed down with tea. I can never fault the food here, my only issue is narrowing down my for choices each time I visit as the specials board is always filled with fabulous choices too

As ever a lovely lunch in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. First class food, nicely presented and generous portions. To top it off with the signature desert of meringue. Would highly recommend and worth a visit.

Great little restaurant serving full meals sandwiches and especially good cakes tarts and puds. Specials board varies daily and often whilst you are there such is the popularity of the placeRange of meals available is quite extensive and portions are generous and food is of really good qualityReasonably priced so good value for money too

I frequently visit this café to eat the tasty breakfast. Staff are always friendly and usually busy. This small café has a cosy atmosphere and I would recommend it to anyone. The pies I have eaten for lunch are wonderful as are the pastries and cakes.There are daily specials and evening meals can be pre booked on Saturdays.Meringue cafe is marvellous.

Food is always well presented and excellent, special board has great choice and excellent choice, Friendly staff and the lemon meringue is outstanding.

A family visit with my sister and niece for lunch. What a lovely place and the staff were lovely too! Great sandwiches with chips but wish I had had the pies that I saw wander passed me to the next table - definitely going to have to come back soon on my next visit to Chesterfield. Really good home cooked food, clean premises and friendly staff. I will be back and highly recommend this place.

I met friends here for lunch which was excellent. We had quiche salad which was lovely. We will return but it is a must to book to ensure you can get in.

been here many times and it only gets better, I recommend the chicken and bacon sandwich and side salad. Great service , polite staff and very reasonably priced and a must for any traveller when looking for great food

We booked ahead and so glad we did, the place was packed. The servers were really nice despite having two picky kids, one gluten free, one dairy free and a large group of eight they managed really well. The front of the shop doesn't have much parking but the windows are inviting and you can buy cards, pies, bread and cakes to take home. When sat you can read the paper, there's no free WiFi unfortunately but the kids we're happy to chat for a while. The only issue we had was nothing to do with food and we understand when everything is made to order it's going to take some time but we waited an hour for our food after ordering. The drinks were served promptly. The pricing is good 5-10 pounds for a main course and 5 for pud. Drinks wise everyone was happy I really liked my soya milk tea and the children were very impressed with their milkshakes. I can recommend my avacado and prawn salad and no one left anything so it must have been good. Gluten free deserts were frangipam and chocolate brownie. I didn't ask about dairy free as puddings even without dairy are no good for my waist line! Everyone really liked their puds. The kids had chocolate cake and a Victoria sponge, the meringue looked mental! I think it's a great place and would be happy to visit again.

Lovely food had afternoon tea best one I've had Also some of or party had other food from menu which was delicious

Went last week, after reading the reviews. Prawn sandwich was very bland, with hardly any marine rose sauce to speak os, and the omelette was bland and slightly undercooked. On the plus side, the cake was good.

The food was delicious but i had to wait about 20 mins because it was so popular and they only have one till

This is the third visit to this lovely place on Chatsworth Road and once again a delight. The front area has a wonderful little Deli were fresh bread and cakes/savories are sold; when we visited this weekend a very smiley gent served us.The cafe extends back quite some way with plenty of seating for two upto many so you should be OK to find somewhere to sit although I imagine this place is very popular during the usual periods like lunch time.We had the famous Meringue pie.....oh my lord was it tasty and big...oh yup a large slice big enough to share which we did. My flat white was excellent as was my wife's tea, served in a tea pot that didn't dribble!!The people working here couldn't do enough for you and it was obvious that they enjoy people, the food they make and working at Meringue!We shall be back....keep baking those tasty treats you guys.

We visit here on a regular basis and can never fault the food or coffee. The sandwiches and lasagna are really good and the salad that they come with is amazing. The cakes and meringue are really good too. The only negative with this place would be the slow service... I am yet to visit and be offered a drink. We always have to catch their attention after 15 mins or so which isn’t ideal if you only have an hours lunch break.

We were looking for a bite of lunch in Chesterfield and decided on the Meringue Bakery. We both chose sandwiches, which came quite quickly. The sandwiches were very good and they were served with quite a substantial salad. Coffee was very good too - thoroughly recommended.

Been here several times, medium priced, home made bakery, food very good and those omelettes so fluffy.... mmmmm. Make sure you have time though.

Visited here twice in quick succession - it was that good!! Seriously good coffee and cakes and the lemon meringue . . . . . . . . I would travel twice the distance just to enjoy this. On my second visit I bought takeaway pies as I paid the bill - Steak & Ale and Homity Pie. Both were delicious, as was the homemade bread. A wonderful bakery cafe experience

We have been twice recently for lunch and both times it has been excellent. A large choice of snacks and meals and an even bigger selection of cakes. The Coffee and tea are excellent but the service can be a bit slow so be patient. Chatsworth Road is blessed with quite a few good lunchtime places.

We visited Meringue yesterday with my son and two grandchildren. The service and food was excellent, thoroughly enjoyed the Steak & Ale pie, BLT chips, Ham sandwich and the final selections were Ham/Cheese & Chutney sandwiches with Tomato Soup. It was very busy, but the food was freshly prepared which takes time, but well worth a visit!

Fantastic place. Of course the meringue is amazing and such a huge slice too! Don't be fooled by the name though as they serve lots of delicious cakes and the breakfasts look very nice too. Highly recommended. Staff very polite and friendly .

We went to meringue on saturday evening for a birthday treat and wow we were all amazed from first walking through the door how they transform the daytime cafe into an evening venue it was charming. The staff were very helpful. All 6 of us had starters and mains and some even managed puds all the food was extremely tasty and very well cooked plus the personal touches were an unexpected treat yummy. The seasonal cocktail was excellent too

Kids had hot choc followed by Salmon & Scrambled eggs - big thumbs up I had traditional - very good Then bread and mince pies from bakery- excellent Improvement - coffee top ups would be great extra

I've been several times for breakfast and lunch now and each time I enjoy the experience just as much as the last. The bakery offers a great range of delicious looking and smelling produce and the cafe is a cosy haven for catching up with friends, family or just sitting and reading with a nice warm drink. They make the best cheese on toast by far! The range of cakes is vast, it's hard to resist and then even harder to choose which to have.A firm favourite with both me and my dad. Thanks

Booked in for a birthday treat for my husband. Filled up really quickly so definitely worth reserving a table. Good selection of specials but decided to go for the breakfast. No problems with the changes we asked for. Lovely food and just too tempting for us not to have dessert too. Pecan pie was fabulous and a definite favourite. Great place and lovely food

This is a cafe and bakery about half way up Chatsworth road. Parking can be done in front of the shop but as it is a busy main road you may or may not drop lucky. The shop looks quite small from the front but is deceivingly long. Lunchtime seems very popular even mid-week and clearly they have a good reputation as many tables were reserved. The menu although not substantial was varied enough to give you choice and they had a specials board. Prices mid-range but reflected the quality of the food.HighlightsThe kitchen was open and very professional and the chefs were on viewThe food was beautifully prepared with fresh ingredientsService was efficient although not quick but freshly prepared food never is and well worth the waitSuperb lemon meringue pie their signature dishWould return again with hesitation.

My friend who lives in the Chesterfield area and I visited this lovely cafe for a light lunch mid week. We arrived around 1pm to find the place buzzing with people so were very glad that we'd booked a table. We both had sandwiches which were pleasant and served with a generous salad. We supplemented these with a dish of what I think were handcooked chips which tasted great. For pudding we both chose the lemon meringue pie which was delicious.If I had to make any criticism, which is difficult because the food and service were spot on, it would be to say that my coffee was on the weak side and therefore tasted unappealing.It's such a shame that I don't live locally but it gives me an excuse to arrange regular meetings with my friend to enable me to return to this delightful cafe.

What a lovely evening. Great food and service. Lovely bistro atmosphere. We had pate to start, followed by a palate cleanser (which was amazing - a parsley type sorbet), fillet steak, followed by chocolate mousse. All delicious. A nice bottle of wine. Coffee and home made chocolates. We felt relaxed and given time to chat between courses. The fillet steak was off the specials boards. Will definitely return here and also try it for lunch.

I live very near this cafe and popped in for lunch on my day off. Any caf that can serve a sandwich and side salad and make it special deserves a brilliant review. Meringue does this easily!The food was freshly made and served beautifully and the dessert speciality of lemon meringue pie is a sight and taste to behold - you will not fail to love it if you love lemon meringue pie, and a huge portion!!Thank you so much - a lovely treat!,

Having visited this lovely cafe in the daytime quite often I recently found out it was opening for food on a Satuday night. The lure of their famous lemon meringue was enough !We had booked a table for 4 at 8.30pm and were welcomed warmly and sat at one of their spacious tables.The usual noisy open cafe atmosphere had changed and the kitchen had been screened off ,with candlelight on the tables they gave a more bistro feeling.We had the breads and dips,goujons.and the camembert to share and it was all delicious.Then a sorbet was served which was a surprise,and of a flavour we had never tried before..Our mains consisted of of lamb chops,( I have not tasted better) steaks cooked to our liking.Fresh assorted veg and a choice of potato dishes and all very good portion sizes.All being full only one of us decided on pecan tart and icecream and that was delicious.Topped off with coffees and hand made chocolates and little meringues I can highly recommend and will be going again.With 4 beers and a bottle of Prosecco the bill worked out at £35/head..Excellent value.Thank-you Meringue we all had a lovely evening

Amazing food and service. Quality of the food was excellent and the service very attentive. We will be back.

Having been to meringue many times for lunch, we decided to try the Saturday evening menu for my grans birthday and I'm sure glad we did,absolutely delicious! We started with the bread,olives and dips and it was superb,we were then given complimentary parsley and lemon sorbet which was one of the nicest things I've ever tasted! We then moved on to the mains,I chose the steak,done to perfection and all the condiments were delicious,we then finished with the lemon tart which was second to none,absolutely delicious. Forget the big chain restaurants and get down to meringue,you won't regret it :)

Just been to this Bakery today 30/05/2017 at lunchtime. It was pretty busy and the food was delicious. It's the first time I have been in and was very impressed with the food, service and overall presentation. I can see why it does so well.

We are regular visits to this cafe and we always look forward to going and are never disappointed. Lovely meals, especially off the specials board and great homemade cakes.

Meringue had recently started to open on a Saturday night and we thought we would try it out for a change - WOW!!! Everything was fantastic!!My husband had a starter of fish goujons and he said it was the most delicious food he had ever tasted. My salad starter was also delicious. We ordered two martini cocktails that we loved and which were freshly made.Both our main courses were out if this world and the portion sizes very generous. I cannot praise the food highly enough - it was amazing.Our only disappointment was that we couldn't fit a dessert in as we were too full up!The atmosphere was lovely, and the service was exemplary - overall an absolute triumph. Surely the chef would win Masterchef! Thank you so much!

We had a smashing breakfast,everything cooked fresh,great pot of tea,China cups and very friendly service. It's also a great place to get your pies and cakes Tec.

We booked in for dinner last Saturday night and the food we had was superb. Everything was fresh and tasty and there was a lovely ambience about the place with friendly staff and a nice easy pace.It is very reasonably priced considering that the food is cooked to order and with the best of ingredients.

My husband and I visited this cafe on Saturday 13th May at 11.15am. It was busy, which is a good sign of an excellent cafe...so we thought. However, when we were seated near to the door, the waitress asked if we knew which drinks we would like to order, we said no, it was our first visit so we wanted to peruse the menu. We were passed a menu and were advised that the waitress would be back within a few minutes to take our order. Okay, so far so good, or so we thought. The menu passed to us has no drinks listed, in fact it has only one page of items which were desserts. Not to be deterred, I located a menu from the window display. All I will say is that we waited well over 10 minutes for any waitress to take our order...which never happened. Now you might think it's because we were out of the main cafe area, but this place is also a bakery and several people came in to purchase fresh bread and were promptly served. The young waitress that did originally sit us down also passed twice, which you would think might alert her to the fact we'd been forgotten about, but no, she never even acknowledged us. We left absolutely disgusted in the poor customer service provided and visited another coffee shop just up the road called Libby's that was equally as busy, but we were attended to immediately. We won't be back to Meringue and certainly wouldn't recommend it. There is no excuse for forgetting your customers, regardless of how busy you are!

I just thought I ought to review , no matter what time of the day breakfast to lunch or just cake and a cuppa the staff are wonderful , a varied food menu all served beautifully, all the meals we have enjoyed are very tasty and well presented and plentiful , the takeaway meringue was greatly received and devoured ..Love love the cake choice too ..

Called here for lunch after a recommendation from the owner of a nearby shop. Much bigger than it appears from outside and well set out. It was very busy, always a good sign, and having sampled the food it was obvious why it was so popular! The roasted red pepper soup and bread was delicious, as was my daughters hot sandwich of goats cheese and tomato with a fresh salad. Having seen the huge portions of lemon meringue enjoyed by others, we couldn't resist although we did share- It was superb!The pastries, cakes and bread are all homemade and the food is prepared and cooked to order, hence the wait maybe longer than in some other places but it is definitely worth it!

I have been to meringue several times, always busy and as some have commented great meringues. So a café/bakery and now trialing Saturday evening dinners. This was their third night and seemed pretty full. As the lady (owner?) advised us they are still 'tweaking it' But all credit to them. Attentive and pleasant staff, tables nicely laid, kitchen area screened off for dinner service. Menu was good and all of us had starters , mains and desserts -well I did not have a dessert but tasted all the others.good food with some variations that needed adjusting. So a few other comments-special boards was difficult to read, by was read to us. Nice palate cleanser after starter-which I am ashamed to say got wrong in terms of what it was. Main courses nicely served and tasty. A little bit disorganized but this place is open during the day as well, so again all credit to them. Dauphnoise potatoes undercooked and when we got the bill, they had removed the charge for the bottle of wine. Very generous gesture, which we in fact refused and insisted on paying the full price. Believe they need to look at wine prices as listed at £20 for all, possibly a bit high. So again really hope they do well and we will return

Have enjoyed lunch time visits here so thought we would try the new Saturday evening menu - we were not disappointed from the minute we were shown to are seats we enjoyed the whole experience - the staff were all lovely and friendly and the food was excellent - desert had to be taken home as too full to eat this but too delicious to forgo ! Can't wait to return - please don't change anything it was perfect !

We went for lunch - my friend had reserved a table as there was seven of us. The menu was broad enough to suit everybody - sandwiches for the children, steak pie and omelettes for grandma and grandad and hearty salads with lovely bread for the rest of us. The service was efficient without being over-powering and the atmosphere cosy, but by far the best bit was the lemon meringue pie...melt in your mouth pasty, slightly tart lemon curd and mountains of fluffy meringue. Definitely one the of the best I've ever eaten. Can't wait to go back next time we're in Chesterfield.

We visited Meringue for afternoon tea and it is one of the best I have had. Three lovely sandwiches, scone with a generous amount of cream and jam followed by three mini cakes, a slice of lemon meringue pie and a pot of tea all for £10. The ambience is nice and the staff friendly and welcoming.

been here twice now and both time they have been very busy - but still coped well. TBH I have yet to have an actual Meringue here but they look very good - as was the pies I have had. Service is good and although a mistake was made with our bill it was put right without any fuss. The take out is also good and I have enjoyed both steak and chicken pies from here. A nice part of the slowly changing Chatsworth Road.

I've visited twice now and enjoyed both occasions! Even simple orders like toast and jam are lovely and really tasty. The cakes are amazing. Such a lovely and cosy atmosphere :)

Both my partner and I popped in during a visit to the area.A very deceiving place as from the outside its small, but once your in its huge, with lots of tables and a few sofas.The aroma when you walk in of fresh coffee and bakery products made the old jowls water wit anticipation of what was on offer.We arrived mid morning and the place was very much full with locals and also tables reserved.A sign that this place is thriving and good produce. We were sat for minutes and were met swiftly by a staff member. We both had the coffee which was great and both chose home baked cakes which were outstanding.We ended up purchasing some fresh bread which was very good . To sum up..we have found a little gem in the heart of Brampton,which we will return again soon . Thank you for an enjoyable visit

Today my daughter and I visited this bakery/restaurant . The service was excellent the menu extensive, the food was cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. We just had to have their famous desert . Well done all involved, definitely worth many more visits .

Variety of choice for all taste buds , and price pockets . Abundance of fresh homemade food , bakery , cakes . Offering coffee and cake and light lunches .

I go most Saturdays and by far the best Cafe in Chesterfield. Can't fault anything, lovely friendly staff and the food is always fresh and delicious. Afternoon tea is great and you get a lot. Yes it can get busy but well worth the wait.

Sue & Neill thank you, for a lovely special lunch, for us to share with our friends. From homemade soup of the day, through to the always great Meringue. As usual freshly prepared, delicious food, served by the friendliest people. Thank you.

We booked afternoon tea at Meringue during the Chatsworth Road Festival and what a a treat it was. Excellent service and a lovely atmosphere in the cafe. There was a good choice of fillings in the finger sandwiches and the cakes and scones were yummy. The best was the lemon meringue pie which was fabulous. One of the best afternoon teas I have had and look forward to a repeat visit soon.

Food was excellent for a bread roll and side salad but staff extremely rude when asked for further condiments. First and last visit.

Meringue is a bakery/cafe everything is made on site, bread, pies and adorable cakes. I've visited today with a friend but have been several times before. I've had the afternoon tea which was huge and beautiful. Today I had coffee and lemon meringue. I simply love the lemon meringue pie. I have eaten lunch too wrote and it has always been lovely, it is cafe food rather than restaurant food, but is delicious. I visit regularly and have never had anything but a very good experience.

We had a random stop off here for a cup of coffee as opposed to going in to town as our usual Saturday jaunt takes us. So pleased we did! Lovely really room with a great open plan bakery/kitchen. Very interesting to watch. Initially we ordered 3 coffees with no intention of eating. However I decided later on an egg mayo sandwich on homemade granary with a dressed side salad. Wowsers! Never thought I'd hype so much over such a normal dish but my goodness it was amazingly delicious! That salad is simply scrumptious.Mum and dad decided to then have deserts and opted for the bakewell tart and lemon meringue....wow! Sensationally big slabs that they said were the best they've ever had...and believe me, their quite the conneseur when it comes to tea rooms.Service was fab...the lady who served us was very pleasant. This is now going to be our treat place!

Went yesterday for the first time, and it definitely won't be the last! Place was spotlessly clean, staff friendly and welcoming. We originally went in just for coffee but, when we saw the cakes they had on offer, we had to try them - and they were delicious! My wife absolutely loves lemon meringue and theirs was to die for, the best she's had. I had the iced Bakewell tart and my daughter had egg mayo sandwich with salad. We all really enjoyed it and look forward to our return visits!

I've been here a few times and love it. Fantastic serving staff, wonderful food and things to occupy my toddler!

Excellent price. Simple food, plentiful and cooked very well. Not pretentious, lovely staff and will not hesitate to return. Thoroughly enjoyable brunch.

We enjoyed scrumptious warm Bakewell tart and ice-cream with coffee in this spacious popular café. Glad we were there for coffee as most of the tables were booked for lunch. The breads and cakes on sale looked good too. Helpful and friendly service.

I like a bacon sandwich with crispy bacon - but not that really thin stuff. It's nigh on impossible to get proper bacon cooked 'til crispy but not randomly scorched. At Meringue they can get it right. Today I had a perfect bacon sandwich on perfect bread with lovely, smiley service. They're not just good at bacon sandwiches. Their homity pies are delicious. I used to make my own - but not anymore. Keep up the good work!

I would rate this place as good not average but no such category on Trip Advisor. Enjoyed everything I have tried in cafe and would recommend. Basic furniture, lovely mis matched crockery.

Had lemon pie who h had stands of fine plastic in it. I returned it sand was offered another pieces of the same pie REALLY!?? Then they charge it on the bill . of course I didn't pay f it.

It is always difficult to resist the gorgeous lemon meringue pie; so sometimes you just have to indulge - well it would be rude not to! However there is always lots of choices for both sweet and savoury We enjoyed lunch which is all cooked to order, served hot and timely. At popular times it is recommended to book to guarantee a table.

I visited Meringue on Monday with some friends after a recommendation from my sister. I must say I don't share her enthusiasm for the place. The service was terribly slow, we waited over half an hour for our order to come to the table. Bearing in mind we all had cold lunches this amount of waiting time is unacceptable. The food was ok but in my opinion overpriced, £7.50 for a slice of quiche and salad. The waitress was lovely, chatty and friendly. I think lunchtime service needs to be speeded up as most people would steer clear of this place if they only have an hour lunch break from work.

considering the hype this cafe has received I was sorely disappointed when I visited myself after recommendations from friends and family. It was a very average café that sells expensive cake and bakery products. I was not happy with the service, the sticky table or the fact that the only dish suitable for my coeliac and egg free diet was a side of roast potatoes, which for about six average roasties cost over £3

Visited today with my Mum and two Daughters for a Belated Mothers Day treat. The table was laid out ready with pretty crockery and a candle. Lovely selection of freshly made sandwiches and a varied cake selection. Scones were brought to us freshly baked. We didn't managed all the cake, so this was boxed up to take home. Good value for money and would definitely recommend.

Birthday lunch treat from my friend and was not disappointed.We had mature cheddar and chutney on a brown homemade cob and tuna mayo on a white cob , with a lovely dressed salad and a portion of there roasti potatoes, beautiful.Afterwards it was a hard decision to choose which cake we were having but we settled on a portion of chocolate ganache and one of Victoria sponge with lemon , both served with the cutest mini jug of cream . Can't wait to return.

My friend and I visited meringue for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. It was larger inside than it looked. The staff were very nice and there was a good variety on the menu. We opted for sandwiches that were beautiful and fresh and the roasties were a hit too. To finish we were spoilt for choice with the homemade cakes. We will definatly be back for more!

I took my car in for a service and popped into Meringue on a whim. We were early and it was quiet, but not for long, it is obviously well known. My husband and I had different breakfasts and really enjoyed the food and the ambiance of the place. Lots of fresh breads to buy too.

Had breakfast and lunch here in feb. both times food is ok but the portion sizes are on the shy side. Have found the staff to be friendly and attentive! A nice spot for lunch.

Had a lovely bripunch here today, I ordered poached eggs on toast and was surprised to get 3 eggs, which were perfectly poached. The tea was lovely, tea leaves and not a tea bag. The cafe was really busy and the other food that I saw coming out looked lovely. You can also buy cakes/scones and bread to take away.

Called in for lunch and we're lucky to get a table.Very busy for mid week, friendly staff, freshly made and very tasty hot sandwich with lovely side salad.Kitchen seemed a little under pressure as it took half and hour for our meals to arrive but it was peak lunchtime.Def. recommend for lunch or cakes looked rather good, although no room for one this visit.

Great food, but can sometimes take a while to come out. I have waited 45mins for a sandwich before! Great cakes, lemon meringue especially nice.

Recommended by a friend, we decided to try lunch at this friendly café. Lucky we arrived early as by 1pm it was absolutely packed. No wonder, the food had that home cooked flavour but did not skimp on visual presentation either. I had cod fillet, spinach baked with cheese and followed by lemon meringue pie.We will be back, but will make sure we book in advance.

Had lunch on day out with Husband. Informal and inviting. Nice casual atmosphere as can see food being prepared. Lovely deli counter with gorgeous flatbreads, pies, loaves and cakes to take away amongst other things. Friendly staff.

Called in for lunch yesterday on wsy back from Chatsworth Christmas markets...had to wait a little while for a table but the wait was definately worth it ...I had Neils pate and my friend had an omelette both areived quite quickly piping hot and with a generous fresh salad garnish....a pot of tea for two and to finish the legendary lemon meringue absolutely fabulous...pleasant friendly staff and excelent value for money completed a lovely lunch experience we will definately be back.

Always friendly, and a very pleasant place to be in. Neil and Sue work their socks off, but they always welcome you with a smile. The food is made by themselves, and always fresh and delicious. It is a very welcoming and homely place, one of the best. You may have to wait at lunch time, but as Neil prepares everything himself that is to be expected, and worth the wait. Our favourite place .