Macintyre Great Holm Coffee Shop

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We often dine at this restaurant for lunch and consistently enjoy the high-quality food, generous portions, and affordable prices. The menu offers a good variety of options, and the homemade cakes for sale are especially delightful. The staff, a mix of able-bodied and less able-bodied individuals, are always cheerful, enthusiastic, and well-supported by their colleagues. The establishment is clean, bright, and exudes a positive atmosphere, making dining there a pleasant experience.

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!

I live close by and decided to grab a takeout sandwich and cake for two. The tuna mayo baguette and cheese and tomato sandwich were made quickly, generously filled with top quality ingredients, and tasted delicious. The homemade cakes were excellent, with sizable portions. We tried the Victoria sponge and coffee cake and loved both. The only downside was the total cost of £13 for just the food, which seemed a bit pricey. It was heartwarming to see adults with learning disabilities taking on most of the responsibilities at the restaurant.

Describing this restaurant as a coffee shop doesn't do justice to the variety of hot food, baguettes, sandwiches, and delicious cakes on offer here. Let's not forget the amazing bread pudding! The staff, both able-bodied and differently abled, contribute to the unique charm of this place. It's truly special to be served by individuals with different abilities, yet it all feels completely natural. The clean and bright surroundings create a welcoming atmosphere, and every meal I've had there has been top-notch in terms of taste and quality, all at a very reasonable price. It's definitely a hidden gem worth trying.