Cafés in Saffron Walden

A friendly independent coffee shop on Rose and Crown Walk, run by Truckhiato Coffee Co. Expect expertly made speciality coffee, homemade cakes, pastries and snacks, and a warm welcome from a café at the heart of the community.

A friendly community café and training academy at Cornell Court, open to everyone. Enjoy freshly cooked lunches, coffee and homemade cakes, served by a team of trainees gaining real-world skills.

A much-loved artisan bakery and café on George Street where everything is baked on the premises. Pop in for freshly ground coffee, a hearty breakfast or lunch, homemade cakes and afternoon tea.

An independent kitchen and bakery tucked just off the Market Square, serving speciality coffee and fresh bakes by day, and fresh pasta, natural wine and Negronis by night. Named in the Good Food Guide's top 100 UK restaurants.

A handy branch of the UK's best-known coffee chain, right on Market Place in the centre of town. Stop in for a hot drink, an iced cooler, a sweet treat or a sandwich, with dogs and families welcome.

A friendly corner café on the High Street, just a block from the market, serving all-day breakfasts, brunch and lunch. Proudly dog friendly, with options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free diets and a dedicated kids' menu.

Indian cafe, sandwich bar and takeaway

A welcoming artisan café on King Street, serving 100% organic, Fairtrade coffee alongside freshly prepared breakfasts, deli lunches and pastries baked in store daily. Dog friendly, with plenty of space to relax or work.

A relaxed wine bar and coffee shop on Market Row, serving smooth coffee and fresh bakes by day and great wine by night. Dog friendly, with plenty of space to work, meet friends or unwind.

Greggs on Market Place serves freshly prepared bakes, sandwiches, hot drinks and sweet treats, right in the centre of Saffron Walden. Perfect for breakfast on the go, a quick lunch or an afternoon snack.

A cosy chocolate café and shop on King Street, serving Marimba's own Hot Chocolate Melts, homemade cakes and handcrafted chocolates. Drop in for a treat or pick up a gift for a chocolate lover.

A family-run, vintage-style café and bistro on Cross Street, serving breakfasts, lunches, great coffee and tea. Dog friendly, with seating outside for sunny days.

A bright and welcoming Tiptree tea room tucked just off the Market Square, with a sunny outdoor courtyard. Enjoy breakfasts, light lunches and Tiptree cream teas made with the famous Little Scarlet strawberry jam.

A popular independent café on Cross Street, just off the main shopping street, dedicated to great coffee and healthy, freshly cooked food. Known for its brunches, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.

Saffron Walden's original diner, serving the town since 1970. A family-owned, retro-style diner in Central Arcade, known for all-day breakfasts, burgers and thickshakes in dozens of flavours.

A friendly independent café and bistro just off the Market Square, serving sweet and savoury waffles, hearty brunches and great coffee. Dog friendly, with outdoor seating and something for every diet.

A relaxed, all-day café bar set in a beautifully converted former banking hall on Market Street. Drop in for brunch, a cosy coffee, a hearty lunch or evening cocktails, with dedicated gluten free, vegan and kids' menus.