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Meg's Bread

Coffee Shops$$ · Moderate
Artisan BakerySeasonal PastriesEspresso DrinksLocally OwnedLimited Hours

About Meg's Bread in Cookeville, TN

Meg's Bread is a bakery-cafe on South Cedar Avenue. The pastry case includes strawberry rhubarb hand pies, bostocks, and matcha rose olive oil cake. The menu is seasonal and changes.

The shop also serves espresso drinks. The room is smaller than the downtown cafes and fills on weekend mornings. Arriving early is the way to get a table.

Cookeville Scoop Pick

Meg's Bread makes seasonal pastries from scratch, including hand pies, bostocks, and cakes. It also serves lattes. The hours are short, and the shop fills up. Arriving early is the way to get a table.

Getting Started

Whatever the seasonal special is. The hand pies and bostocks are standouts when available. Get a latte to go with it.

“Meg's pastries are worth driving across town for. The matcha rose olive oil cake is unlike anything else in Cookeville. The coffee is good too, but the pastry case is the reason to visit.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meg's Bread a coffee shop or a bakery?

Meg's Bread is a bakery-cafe. It serves baked goods and coffee. Pastries include seasonal hand pies, bostocks, and olive oil cakes. Espresso drinks are also on the menu.

What are Meg's Bread hours in Cookeville?

Meg's Bread is open Tuesday through Saturday, about 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. It is closed Monday and Sunday. Hours can change. Check social media for the current hours and the pastry case.

What should I order at Meg's Bread?

Order the seasonal pastry, such as a hand pie, bostock, or specialty cake, and a latte. The menu changes. Check social media before you go to see what is baked that day.

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