Church Street · Saffron Walden

Willow & Bean

Independent speciality coffee, all-day brunch & homemade cake.

★★★★★ 4.8 · 312 Google reviews
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A proper independent café

Tucked just off the market square, Willow & Bean has been Saffron Walden's home for small-batch coffee since 2016. We roast in tiny batches, bake everything in-house each morning, and make the kind of flat white that's worth crossing town for.

Small-batch roasts

Single-origin beans roasted weekly — ask about this week's guest espresso.

All-day brunch

Sourdough, shakshuka and our famous cardamom bun, served till 3pm.

Homemade cake

Baked fresh daily — gluten-free and vegan options always on the counter.

On the menu

What locals say

“Best flat white in Essex, hands down. The cardamom buns sell out by 10am for a reason.”
— Hannah M., Google review
“Genuinely lovely spot — friendly staff, dog-friendly, and the shakshuka is the best I've had outside London.”
— Dave P., Google review

Visit us

Opening hours

Mon–Fri · 7:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday · 8:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday · 9:00am – 3:00pm

Find us

14 Church Street
Saffron Walden, CB10 1JW
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