Zoe's Coffee Shop & Deli in Uttlesford

My friend and I visited today - our first time since it opened again. Lovely welcome and we were shown to a table in the courtyard. Tables are nicely spaced and a blanket is provided for each guest. We were unable to book beforehand but at around 11, it was possible to get a table. The menu was not limited which was great to see - it was identical to before Covid. Each table is limited to a maximum of 1 hour but I get the impression that if there is not a queue, that they will be flexible with this. We were so pleased to be back at Meadow Hill for lunch and everything about our visit was perfect.

I’m a bit of a cheese scone fiend and these were top notch. I took two home for my family to enjoy - delicious.

Delicious full English breakfast with quality ingredients. Lovely soups, flans and sausage rolls. We love cake and they do have home made cakes - sometimes a lovely selection. Everything I have eaten here has been very tasty. Service good.

Met a friend here for lunch. Advisable to book ahead. The tables are extremely well spaced apart and also there are tasteful clear screens between the tables. It is all very well designed in this Covid time. We certainly felt exceptionally safe. The food was super (tart of the day and salad) and lovely large pots of tea. Looking forward to returning.

Me and my Husband have been eating at Meadow Hill for a couple of years, (I'm veggie & he's a carnivore) I can honestly say we have never been disappointed, the food is just fantastic, you can tell the owners and staff really care about the food and service they offer, the food on the regular menu is soooo good but they also have specials which are always interesting, varied and gorgeous! the service is perfect and we have always been made to feel looked after and valued as customers, we absolutely adore it here..........oh and don't even get me started on the cakes!!! I would happily eat at Meadow Hill every day!

We have only just discovered this small cafe in the centre of town, but what a find. Had lunch here last week which was amazing. Great sandwiches, fully loaded and lovely bread. Good social distancing and sanitising stations. We will be back again!

I went to this cafe last week around quarter to two and asked if it was okay if I just had a coffee while I was doing some work on my laptop. The woman said it was fine and took my details. She gave me a menu and was friendly enough but wasn't very smiley. I ordered a latte and carried on with my work. The woman came to give me my coffee but told me that they would be closing at 2:30 that day because it was so hot. The place usually closes at 3! Why couldn't they have told me that before I ordered my drink? If I had known they were closing early I would have gone somewhere else. I spent the whole time feeling very concerned about the time. At about 2:25 I packed everything away and stood up to pay. The two women, who had ordered cake, asked another member of staff if they had to leave but were told that they could stay and they want everyone out by 3. Why was I told differently? I'm not from around here and just wanted a nice place to sit while I did my work but was made to feel very rushed and uncomfortable. I won't be returning but I doubt they will care, as they didn't seem very happy to have me as their customer anyway.

So glad Meadowhill able to re-open and adapt their services. We have missed their friendly staff and wonderful food. Had the best Lemon layer cake today.

Collected 2 hampers for my sisters 50th birthday. Beautifully presented and tasted absolutely amazing. Thank you girls

We collected afternoon tea for 5 of us, including gluten free and vegetarian. The food was delicious, the milkshakes scrummy and the service second to none. I called to order (the order wasn’t straight forward) and they were brilliant. Two of afternoon teas were gluten free and they packaged them separately to avoid cross-contamination. We couldn’t believe how much food we got for our money, it was such good value. Would 100% recommend them to others, they even helped us carry everything to the car. Thanks so much Meadow Hill!

I visit this cafe regularly with a friend the coffee is great and the toasted tea cakes are delicious, we have them with butter but jam is also offered. The staff are friendly and helpful, they do not rush us and generally we finish with another cup of coffee each.I would fully recommend this place. In the past I have had lunch here which has always been delicious.

Went here recently for a coffee and a cake - ordered a flat white and a sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream and it was lovely! Staff were very friendly and the place had a really nice atmosphere. The delicatessen had such a great range of products, plus I loved that they feature art from local artists on the walls (which you can also buy!). Really enjoyed my time there and would definitely go back in future.

My partner and I visited this little cafe, having enjoyed it a while ago. We ordered coffee and toast for myself, which came quite promptly. One piece of toast was burnt black, the other hardly toasted at all. I was actually surprised that they would serve it up. The little jam pot that came with it was half empty ( which they did apologise for before changing ) I ate one half of the one of the slices, and left the rest. As we sat finishing my coffee a member of staff asked the table next to us if everything was ok with her food, never came to our table to ask, even though it was obviously not as 3/4 of black toast remained uneaten. Coffee was nice and staff were friendly. But I wont waste my money with another visit.

The staff are always polite and pleasant. It's good value for money ans anybody coming into Dunmow Essex i recommend to pay them a visit

Two days before Christmas this delightful cafe was busy but nevertheless the staff were very friendly and attentive. We just popped in for a coffee and scone (delicious) but received the same attention as diners and old friends. Very welcoming and relaxing.

What can I say about this lovely little coffee/deli place. The variety of food from a small kitchen is really special and home made. The staff cannot do enough for you. My sister and I go on a regular basis and have never had a bad experience. Would recommend to anyone.

We visited Meadow Hill with high hopes, but sadly it didn't live up to expectations due to one major aspect - the bacon was bad. We ordered poached eggs on toast with extra bacon (£2.40 for 2 rashers) and a bacon butty (which turned out to actually be a sandwich). The fat on the bacon was white and gelatinous - completely inedible, meaning that you had to dissect the sandwich to remove it. It was the type of bacon that they serve out of vans by the side of the road. Good bacon should be crispy, with the fat round the edges cooked so that it is brown. Good bacon should have a nice taste - not overly salty and acidic. This was not good bacon. This was bad bacon. It doesn't matter if you say on the menu that it's "local bacon," it doesn't mean that it's quality meat. After all, Tesco is local, it's just up the road. Our breakfast cost £15.50 in total, including 2 glasses of orange juice. We could have bought 4 packets of really good, organic, quality bacon for this. The only saving grace to the meal was that the staff were lovely.

Hi i just wanted to say what an amazing afternoon tea, one of the best i have had. The presentation was incredible and food was delicious. Staff where friendly and came round plenty of times to offer more refreshments. Will be back at some point. Kind regards kirsty

Coffee here is always good. Ate here for the first time a couple of weeks back and was a bit underwhelmed with the cooked breakfast to be honest.'Poached' eggs were overdone and were either microwaved or cooked in those special pans that your gran always had. Certainly not in water (poached).Sausages were actually chipolatas. The deli counter looks good and the service is great, so maybe just steer clear of the cooked stuff.

Excellent Lunch served and prepared by happy, friendly Team. A group of cyclist spent a very enjoyable lunch at the Meadow Hill Café. The salads were exceptional and the quality of the ingredients and preparation was second to none. The café team were very friendly and helpful.

We called in here at 4.20pm having read the reviews online, and having taken careful note of the advertised opening hours (9.00 - 5.00pm). We were refused service as they said they were closed. We told them they should amend their website, but they have not done so.

Lovely staff who provided speedy service even though the cafe was extremely busy. Food was good but definitely overpriced, to the point that if we had checked the menu before we went in we would probably have given it a miss.

Very friendly, helpful staff. Made to feel welcome and the food is delicious. Good venue for morning coffee and lunch.

Great coffee shop. Extremely busy. Service was friendly and fast. The all day breakfast was delicious! Local bacon and sausage - so good! Definitely recommend.

I had a large order of bacon sandwiches for the team at work and it was such short notice ( i just walked in with the order) and they were so helpful and were happy to help! i went to a could of other coffee shops in dunmow who did not have the time/food available.

Can get busy in here. Food is consistently good. Good service. Been here a few times never had a problem.

Stopped for a bite to eat and had the sharing platter which was lovely when it arrived. Only criticism is that more staff were eating their lunch,rather than making sure the customers got theirs.

This daytime restaurant is in my opinion the best in Dunmow. The staff are lovely and the menu is varied fresh and delicious. Well done we will be back!

I had booked a table for four a couple of weeks ago, for my sisters 50th birthday. When we arrived there was 1 table for 4 reserved for the exact same time. We asked the member of staff if that was ours...she miraculously knew that it wasn't, even though she hadn't even asked our name. She was very abrupt and told us there were no tables. I said I had booked, she said someone had forgotten to put it in the book. I was there when the assistant put it in the book. She showed me the book...my name was the first booking of the day. She then offered us the table...by this time and with her abrupt attitude...my sister wanted to leave. Very upsetting as it was a lunch for a big birthday. We have had numerous lunches in there. Will not be returning. Bring back Scrumptious!

We visited with friends on a cold windy day. Greeted by a lovely lady and promptly ordered bacon sandwiches. They were really lovely, and served with a rich tomato sauce. It’s been a long while since we have had such delicious bacon butties.

A friend suggested we tried this cafe - we are certainly glad we did! Top notch for food and the home made specials were a delight - do try the Meadow Hill special platter for two, it means you get a delicious bit of everything. Yum yum! Warm, buzzy atmosphere well frequented by the locals - they know what’s best!

We enjoy our regular Friday morning coffee and cake and we are always met with smiles and good service.

Well worth a visit. Neat, clean and uncomplicated. Particularly liked their granola dish for breakfast.

Visited for lunch Were seated immediately but soon after us the place was full The food and service were excellent The staff were very friendly Have no hesitation in recommending Meadow Hill and would certainly go there again.

Visited today and tried the all day full English breakfast. Was impressed with the great service and coffee. Food was very nice and I have never had a black pudding scotch egg before but can say I will definitely be revisiting for another. Very good place indeed

Went into this little cafe on a Saturday for lunch and we were not disappointed. The staff were lovely, not just polite but friendly and enthusiastically helpful. We ordered food and drinks which were promptly served. My latte was really hot, something you don't always find!

Booked Afternoon Tea for a 60th birthday celebration. It was worth every penny! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing and portions are very generous, we had to ask for boxes to take the leftovers home! Our ages ranged from 7 to 79 and all of us had a lovely afternoon. The owner, Carol is lovely and so accommodating, this reflects in the service of her team. Would definitely recommend!

Visited a few times over the last couple of weeks. Food very good. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice atmosphere. Enjoyed each visit.

Came in for a light lunch with my wife. Good service, friendly and helpful owner and above all excellent but simple food. A cut above other Dunmow eateries.

There is only ever one chance for a first impression.

I tried the soup and sandwich deal - a small bowl of chunky veg soup and half a sandwich - I tried the bacon and brie, toasted, it's good that there's a choice of bread. Very tasty, nice and hot and clearly fresh ingredients. Nice to find somewhere with very reasonable prices that doesn't cut corners. I think it's probably my favourite place for coffee and a light lunch in Dunmow

Had lunch here whilst in the area, good service, good cjoice of food and quick service, what moore could you ask for at a lunch time

After discovering that’s Zoe’s had a change of ownership, we decided to visit with some other family members one lunchtime.

This is a wonderful coffee shop where all customers receive the same genuine warm & friendly welcome.

We each had a large bowl of lovely hot home-made soup with fresh bread and butter.The cafe was busy but we did not have to wait long.We also had a pot of tea for two which was a bit strong but the waitress brought us extra milk and a jug of hot water when we asked. We requested a chocolate brownie afterwards and it came cut in half for us to share on two plates as we had intended to do, as quite full already.

We called in to the café whilst passing through Dunmow to visit family. It was a great find. A warm welcome and friendly service. We had lunch, although I had the black pudding scotch egg all day breakfast. Claire, the waitress, told me that the house speciality was the home made scotch eggs (as well as the quiche and cakes) so I had it. Warm, with bacon, tomato and some lightly toasted local bread and a cappuccino. It was excellent and a bit different. My wife was very happy with her quiche and salad. so we shared a piece of home made red velvet cake (light & moist) to finish off. We will go back if we are in the area again.

Always good quality, all aspects of Zoe's service is superb, from the staff to the lovely fresh food always on offer. The fresh cakes are to die for. This is a regular destination for us. Well done Carole and Claire.

Nice and clean, good service, excellent food, good value for money, amazing scotch eggs. Lovelly little outside patio when it gets a bit to warm. NO SMOKING.

The new owner who has only been here for a few months gave us a warm welcome on arrival.We enjoyed lovely decaffeinated coffee with our toasted tea cakes whilst people watching from one of their window tables (and there are many other tables inside).The prices are very reasonable.Highly recommended.

Recently under new management so ignore the old reviews, this place is a spacious, friendly environment and great value for money. I recommend the home made scones!

Bad atmosphere quite poor service but great food. On top of this, it is too expensive for what you actually get.

Zoe's has a selection of intriguing articles for sale; their wndows are very enticing and we found something without which we could not be - so we went in and had a delightful chat, bought our choice and took note of the ambience - friendly, warm, inviting and we'll definitely be back for a meal!!

If you are only looking to have a drink, avoid this place as you will be made to feel very unwelcome if you are not eating. We have visited this Coffee Shop several times with different family members in recent months but have been made to feel very unwelcome by the proprietor. We have spent hundreds of pounds over the years at this Coffee Shop but no more. There are other deserving and more welcoming venues on the High Street.

Zoe's is a coffee shop / tea rooms that offers breakfast thru afternoon tea. The menu is coffee shop traditional but with "cafe" cooked brekkies.Coffee is great, cakes are very good and the deli section is good with delicious bits. Always busy, always friendly - a great place to pop in for a brew or coffee.

Been in here a few times now and had the ploughman's platter both times, this sharing dish is not only super tasty but also great value. Recommended.

We had the soup of the day - cauilflower cheese - a generous portion and very tasty. Hearty soup for a wet day. Very good and friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere.

We went to Zoe's for a family lunch on the recommendation of one of the family.The place itself is fine and we were immediately taken to a table and presented with menus. After choosing the food was delivered and all enjoyed our meals. The food is very good and reasonably priced and one had the sausage roll and we can confirm previous comments on them. However, something was lacking. The staff whilst efficient and polite did nothing other than serve and hence the dining experience was somewhat clinical and cold.

Back again as so good. Scotch egg was excellent and very tasty and the hot chocolate was not the sweet rubbish others sell! My partner had a sausage roll and said it was the best she had eaten in ages. Price was very good too....back soon

I don't often go into Dunmow, however popped into Zoe's as a friend has recommended their deli... wonderful homely cafe! I was greeted by a very happy smiling face, even the customers smiled at me (I presume regulars)... As I was informed that the sausage rolls had just come out of the oven, i obviously had to indulge.... wow, amazing, especially with the chutney (apparently the carrot and ginger soup is superb too!!) My dinner for 4 is sorted for this evening too.... It would definitely recommend popping in for lunch either on your own or a coach load

Had afternoon tea here and popped in during my lunch break for a light bite a few times.The surroundings are nice and comfortable. The menu is limited but nice.

Zoe is a privately run lovely cafe with home cooked snacks and cakes and takeaway home cooked dishes

My partner and I visited Zoe's and unfortunately we were not very impressed.We were greeted by who seemed to be the owner and asked to take a seat as we said we were sitting in. There were a few other tables at the time we were there. The service I'm afraid to say is very low. The lady doesn't seem to either enjoy what she is doing or really doesn't have the personality to work in this type of sector.We ordered something light as just wanted a snack, this consisted of a coffee, cream tea and sausage roll with a salad garnish. It seemed that what we ordered wasn't sufficient enoughThe table we were at was dirty, the floor was dirty and the CUTTLERY was water stained and coffee stained on the spoon.The cream tea was quite poor, you would expect clotted cream, not whipped with a scone. My partners coffee wasn't very strong and you could see the milk had been reheated (maybe more than once) from the look of the froth. The sausage roll wasn't all that either.I must say that we try to support our locals and having tried a few places in dunmow, we feel some stand above the rest. I have read the reviews on Zoe's and from my own experience and what I have read, I really think that service needs to be addressed and customers need to feel welcome asit is such an important aspect of a business.I am sorry to say that I don't think we will be returning.

2nd visit, 1st visit I purchased a takeout cappuccino, was terrible tasted of nothing, I had an appointment so no time to take back was served by quite a patronising lady. Gave a second go today took my partner, Was ignored, for what seemed like forever. So staff seem to spend all the time where the fridges are, very difficult to attract attention when you can't see them, The breakfast was good. But so expensive we had poached egg on toast, and my husband had extra bacon that consisted of 2 small rashers, this was an extra £2.40!!! Madness! Staff seem so uninterested, gave up waiting to attract someone's attention to ask for bill so stood by till, young waitress didn't seem to know what she was doing,very frustrating. Bad experience. Probably will not bother to visit again.

Lovely little coffee shop with very tasty home cooked food! Cakes are a must, also afternoon tea! Friendly staff

I visited today on my own at 11.30am for a drink and a bite. Before I sat down, I was asked by an older woman if I was meeting someone as lunchtime was going to be busy. I had planned to eat but made do with a pot of tea. I felt embarrassed and unwelcome. I am on crutches with surgical stockings having just had a hip op and maybe did not fit the image. Who knows? Anyway, I stayed until 12.30pm expecting to see hoards of diners but there were less than when I went in. Plenty of spare tables. I wonder why?The serving staff are lovely and the service is good. The place is delightful but I will not be returning.

Four of us visited this coffee shop in the busy town of Great Dunmow. My wife and I had the Farmhouse Platter which consisted of Scotch Egg, Pork Pie, Sausage Roll, and Priory Hall Farm Ham with chutney and piccalilli, we added the crusty bread to our order too. I have to say each and every morsel of this platter was delicious. I believe all the fare, aside from the ham, was produced in house, and it showed, thank you Zoe.

Tired, hungry and about to get a flight arriving at our destination at midnight, we happened upon this wonderful place in time for a light snack or lunch. faced with the prospect of airline 'food' , we were prepared for anything half-decent. Never expected such a treat. Restful, modern and tasteful decor with superb food. The artichoke quiche was a revelation. Beautiful light crispy pastry filled with delicious subtle vegetables, this was in a different league from the heavy tasteless specimens of quiche usually found. Excellent teas and coffees; friendly and efficient service - a perfect (and very rare) example of the perfect restful start to a journey. So refreshing to find such quality so near an airport. Though if I lived nearer, it is a place I would lunch at regularly and be proud to take even fussy friends to eat. Well done Zoe's!

Meet up for a early lunch time business chat and walking along Dunmow high street and we go into Zoe's. Nice and clean upon entrance with a small handful of people at tables. Order our hot drinks, which were automatically believed to be take-away. Once we clear up that we actually want a table and not to bother with changing cups; things settle into a nice hot drinks tempo. I order a sausage roll (mainly because it is so freakishly big!!) and I'm excited to sink my teeth into it. The hot drink I had was a rather normal black coffee; which was nice and didn't have any form of "bitty" residue at the bottom of the cup. The sausage roll (plus additional garnish) arrived and I stopped paying attention to the conversation I was in as it was delicious. The beetroot coleslaw was a fantastic side to go with the extraordinarily meaty sausage roll. Perfect eating temperature so I didn't burn the roof of my mouth to shards. Lovely atmosphere and a perfect way to have an hour fly past.

looking for some good coffee or just a cake or maybe a light meal. Zoe's is a good place to try out. a very down to earth place where the locals also go. there is a nice atmosphere, good service and good coffee. remember to look at the walls, there is some very nice art from local painters.

We called in for lunch and had some lovely homemade quiches with salad, the staff were very friendly and polite and there was a lovely atmosphere, it was very nicely laid out with space between all the tables, I have to say it was spotless and we thought very well priced and we will certainly be returning soon !!!!

Came across Zoe's Coffee Shop whilst passing through Dunmow and what a find! Clean, welcoming, spacious - and most importantly really good quality, freshly cooked food. We will be back again soon!

Find the staff very unwelcoming, rude and patronising. Second visit, thought the same the first time but thought it was a one of, but unfortunately not. Plenty of other nice places to eat around Dunmow which I will stick to in the future.

Stopped for lunch in this nice looking little place in the high street. First impressions....clean and very smart. Wandered in and was told to take a seat. Handed menu's but to be honest we didn't order because the choice was quite limited and just didn't really appeal. Prices seemed really high too.....five pence short of five pounds for a bacon sandwich!! Ordered just two coffee's which I have to say were rather nice but very small! For me though the one reason that I would not return to this establishment......the staff!! Not particularly friendly and welcoming. Sorry but it has to be said......poor service and being made to feel uncomfortable would not entice me to spend my money there again in the future. Bad day at the office maybe? Not so sure looking at previous reviews .

Lovely cafe in the heart of great dunmow, with welcoming staff and a great menu. Zoe's has a great feel to it and is a great place to stop for lunch or a coffee. Sandwiches looked delicious and the cakes on offer were fantastic and all at a reasonable price. Although it was late afternoon on a bank holiday weekend and super busy, the staff at Zoe's and Zoe herself were extremely friendly and accommodating. It was great to see the owner out on the floor which is so rare these days, interacting with customers. Would definitely return and recommend.

The service is quite slow. The place is very clean. The food is good but overpriced and the coffee is too small! Five pound for a bacon sarnie seems a lot to me - but the food was good just if you charge premium then increase portion sizes especially drinks - staff were excellent

Great little cafe to have lunch. We really enjoyed our farmhouse platter which they obligingly added some extras too. Zoe's friendly and efficient manner couldn't be faulted. Choice of deli foods and jams available for purchase was good too.

Very quaint little cafe that serves fresh produce such as sandwiches and coleslaw, homemade sausage rolls and pork pies. Also do a range of cheeses and tea and coffee. All finished off with a selection of cakes !I have always found it nice and pleasant in this cafe. There is also numerous cheeses and sauces you can take away with you from the little delicatessen area of the cafe,

We had several hours before our plane departed so decided to hang out in a town near the airport instead of at the airport. We stopped here & had vegetable soup, tea, scones with jam/butter/clotted cream, & coffee. Everything was fine. Atmosphere was cozy. The dishes had big polka dots.

Had tea and coffee with cakes. bench seat with cushions little uncomfortable and tea pot was either too cold to fill or filled long before partners coffe was made so before i'd finished the pot it was cold but partners coffee was too hot to drink until finished cake. Other then that food and drink tasted good and i would go back.

Lovely coffee and tea. Great breakfasts and lunches. Everything home made in their kitchen. The room is spacious and airy. Tables are well spaced unlike some others.

I went here on a mid week day at about 11.30 (on my own) for a quick coffee whilst waiting for my car to be serviced. When I arrived the cafe was only half full but I still got ignored for a good ten minutes. 2 different waitresses came in and delivered food and drink to nearby tables and cleared tables but I still seemed to be invisible until I asked to be served. There was an apology but it did seem a bit like I was the one in the wrong. There were no menus on any of the tables so I couldn't even look whilst I was waiting. Everything was served quickly but when I left and asked for my bill the waitress decided to give me the bill for the nearby table of 5 people rather than just one. I'm not sure if I heard an apology when I said this wasn't right but either way she was a bit surly and miserable. This is a convenient place for me to nip into when in the town but I'm afraid I don't think I will be going again.

Good soup and sandwiches. Even better homemade cakes and scones! Served by friendly staff, Zoe's is a welcome addition to a crowded cafe scene in Dunmow.Recommended.

Staff very friendly and attentive as soon as I arrived. Offered me a drink while I waited. Bright and sunny venue. Service very quick and quiche, salad and coleslaw presented very attractively on a long plate. Several customers arriving who had obviously visited before and made very welcome. A welcome addition to the Dunmow High Street.

There is a lot of competition for tea rooms in Great Dunmow but this one puts up a good fight. Lovely staff, fab scream scones but maybe could be a little more cosey inside. Definitely worth a try.

This is a lovely Cafe, great cakes and scones are particularly scrummy. all made in house and fresh as can be. Service is great and I go back repeatedly

Really friendly service, lots of space and great cakes! The children's menu is brilliant and the food was freshly prepared. Also a small but good range of delicious deli food to buy.

Excellent coffee and scones. Pleasant staff, nice ambience. Probably best place for coffee in Dunmow. They sell cheese

Made for us specially, in short order by Zoe's fantastic team! Husband said it was excellent ( and that sort of comment from him, is a rarity) and - we are discerning eaters. Well done!

I visited this coffee shop today and I have never known service anywhere as bad as here!!The waitress that served myself,my mum and my daughter was incredibly rude,blunt and unfriendly.The food was average at best and the Victoria sandwich cake was served with over-ripe strawberries which had a very unpleasant taste.I will never return here,as the waitress quite frankly ruined our day!My advice is to walk straight past it!!!

This is a great little Deli come coffee shop. The service was very friendly and swift. The food is good and very reasonably priced. The deli counter offers some tempting take out foods.Definitely one to stop off at again when in the west of the County.

Never been here before, so thought we'd give it a go. The menu's were a bit scruffy and the choices, a bit ordinary, nothing stood out for me. My friend had the Victoria sponge which he said was very rich, I had a croissant with jam. The croissant was fine, but the thing which surprised me was the jam pot. It purported to be a Wilkins jam, but the seal on the lid was broken and frankly, they could have just put in an alternative town. It was ok, but not special. Think there a better places in town.

Nice place to go for a hot drink, and can easily accommodate a pushchair. They are more than happy for you to share a cake/scone if you want something little as well!

Consider my self lucky to have stumbled upon this delightful little deli come cafe. The cakes were fabulous and thhe service was friendly and welcoming. Considering this is a new venture thye are making a good impression. nest time I am travelling through to Bardfield i will defineitely be stopping here for a coffee and something waist enhancing.Great littel cafe and reasonably priced.

Visited Zoe's for the first time today with my daughter. The restaurant was spacious and light and created a lovely warm environment. We just had tea and coffee but the service was prompt and the staff warm and welcoming. A pot of Earl Grey and a mug of coffee; a mere £4.00 - great value. We will be returning.

Popped in here for a cup of tea and the place is lovely, spacious and the staff are efficient and welcoming. They serve all types of coffee, plenty homemade cakes, scones, cheeses and savoury bites. The tea came in a pretty dotty teapot with matching teacups, which they actually sold too. The have an ice cream parlour too. The only downfall was there was only one loo and we had queue for it even though it wasn't that busy in there. You can sit at a table if you are eating or on arm chairs that have a nest of tables so there is room for your teapot, cups and food.

I popped in here yesterday with a very old friend, and we were made to feel very welcome, and really enjoyed our coffee and tea. Love the décor, china, and cosy coffee shop feel that you have created, and will be visiting again.

We thought we would try Zoes for a change as we had time to spare prior to an appointment in town. The place was empty when we entered at around 11.45. Three staff having a meeting behind the counter and no welcome was forthcoming. Eventually we got served by a surely lady who really made us feel like we were in the way.Drinks took forever to arrive and eventually the food turned up. It was over all ok - nothing more. We paid our bill and left.Definitely will not return - overpriced food and dreadful service. There is loads of choice in Dunmow now and I doubt that Zoes will be around much longer. It is really no surprise that the place was empty. Do yourself a favour and give your custom to other eateries in the High Street.

Just dropped in for a coffee & a teacake. Lovely coffee shop, I was made to feel most welcome, very nice coffee & great teacake! Thank You....I will be back! x

Nice atmosphere and good food. They look after their customers and if there is a problem they are happy to listen unlike a tea shop at a nearby corner. Very enjoyable

First time in great Dunmow last Monday ... and sort of peckishly hungry after a long drive. There's quite a choice of sandwich bars in the High Street, but nowhere that had seating or atmosphere - until I discovered Zoe's.What a lovely surprise: spacious, lovely quality furniture and it just smelt great as soon as you walked in. Everything's home-made and/or prepared on site - so piping hot carrot and coriander soup and thick crumbly brown bread for the goat's cheese sandwich with fig relish .... and one of the best cups of proper coffee afterwards! More to the point, nothing was too much trouble and Zoe and her team are attentive and totally concerned with giving you exactly what you want. To cap it all, it's really good value for money.Great place - and, yes, I went back on Tuesday too!! By the way - this, too, is an honest review (as stated by a previous reviewer who was also concerned at some rather long-winded negative reviews earlier in the year) - I simply do not identify with any of the protracted blow-by-blow negative reviews - this is a really warm and friendly place with excellent food. Maybe some customers need to understand the interactive value of walking in with a smile on their faces (or without a vested interest perhaps?) !! Thanks Zoe - spot on!