The 30 Best Cafe in Shrewsbury

“It was my husband who discovered this place for our dinner with friends. Great vibes and love the fact it is a community pub. My starter of the Korean cauliflower was absolutely amazing and I could have very happily eaten a larger portion as a main. For my main however, I went for the pesto bread and butter pudding and again this was delicious. My husband and friends enjoyed their meals. I was too full for pudding but as I wasn't driving, I enjoyed the special cocktail, whiskey sour, before we headed home. Good vegetarian options.”

“Great food , friendly staff ,lovely place to eat ,”

“Super friendly cafe always accommodating and good quality food for low prices”

“Lovely cosy coffee shop with friendly staff and a great selection of homemade vegan cakes and seasonal drinks. Feels really homey and comfortable - some folks on laptops, some chatting and others enjoying a quiet moment. Well located for the train station too.”

“Staff always so friendly and helpful. Food is lovely and great value Chilled atmosphere love it”

“We arrived not long after opening this morning- The welcoming friendly staff, the great coffee, stunning old building ( upstairs) and the breakfast were all absolutely great. Great vegetarian and vegan options for us. Well worth a visit. We’ll be back next time we’re in Shrewsbury”

“We popped in Thursday 18th of September 2025 , for something to eat with my wife and daughter, because we haven't been to Shrewsbury for years, my daughter had a 4 day break in the city. It's a quaint little cafe , service with a smile and friendly. Reasonable prices good atmosphere it was about 3 o'clock ish and still busy , but got seating okay. Food was lovely and it was prompt . So all in all well worth a recommendation to come again when we next return from Liverpool. Thanks again all staff and cooks from the Taylor trio liverpool.”

“I visit Café on the Cop weekly to buy breakfast sandwiches for my office team. And I recently ordered some cupcakes from them for a corporate event. I ordered 24 vanilla cupcakes filled with jam, with a colourful rainbow theme. Safe to say we weren't disappointed, the cupcakes were delish and went down very well with everyone. Wish we'd ordered more! Thank you to the lovely ladies at Café on the Cop, I will definitely order cakes from you again for our next event.”

“Went in today for lunch and had the tomato mozzarella and herb salad was superb very fresh light and flavoursome. I would love to know what the dressing was loved it . Will definatley have this again”

“What a fabulous building so much history. Run by English heritage so free for members. Tours are a must they are fabulous. Free car park for members”

“At last! A proper pub with proper beer, where you can have a proper conversation without intrusive TV screens and not given over to diners rather than drinkers. The Shrewsbury Arms has been completely and tastefully redecorated, with William Morris pattern wallpapers throughout. We (two couples) went on a Wednesday evening where a generous selection of cheese, pate and salami + biscuits was available - all free! There were plenty of customers there, although like many 'wet' pubs I can imagine it could be pretty quiet at times. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back. PS: Did I mention that the beer was excellent? I can recommend Pig On The Wall... Edit: Typo”

“Genuinely some of the nicest food I've had. Great customer service.”

“What a delightful experience in this old building, beautiful americano coffee and bacon bagel. Extremely efficient and lovely staff. Very small quaint on the slant building. Ambiance was cosy and welcoming.”

“We had a fabulous trip to Hollywood bowling. It was well priced compared to its comparable competitors and offered additional discount for those bowling prior to 11am which suited us with 3 young children. The staff were attentive and welcoming and helped when the system broke twice (simple fixes and didn't impair the game so we simply carried on). The toilets were clean and adequate. The access was great for a pushchair and therefore good for a wheelchair plus accessible toilet with baby change facilities. There is also a well thought out arcade with lots of variety of games/ experiences. They also offer food and drink which seems nice and well priced (for this kind of place). If we lived locally we'd certainly visit regularly. The vip section looks good We'd definitely consider this for a special occasion.”

“A thoroughly enjoyable education. Richard has rekindled my interest in photography. In particular by teaching how to capture in the camera ‘what you see’. If you are starting out in DSLR photography, or perhaps have not picked up a camera for sometime, this is a course you will enjoy.”

“Staff are so friendly and very obliging. I requested a thin crust pizza which one of their chefs kindly hand made there and then. Very tasty.”

“I could not recommend Flooglebinder enough! They are a fantastic company. From the day I found out about the trip to South Africa that they offer for students I was hooked! Throughout the process of booking the trip Ian was always updating me on any information for the trip including flights and activities that will take place and what I need for my trip of a lifetime! I always felt supported and safe and like I could ask any questions which would always be replied to quickly. The trip itself was out of this world, everyday was full of education, excitement, adventure and something different everyday. I cannot wait to travel with Flooglebinder again!”

“Utterly speechless at our first Friday night special. Been getting wraps for the last couple of years but this is our first evening meal and it is stunning. The best potatoes I have ever tasted. Thank you. X”

“A coffee and carrot cake to die for and a great vibe within the coffee shop too. Highly recommended.”

“When I asked a local where the trendiest coffee shop in town was he pointed in the direction of English Bridge. Here you will find the bright and artistic coffee specialists The Condor. Like the condor it is graceful and big, on flavour. Ride the air currents, swoop in and grab a coffee.”

“Amazing food, great service. Go for quiche, mixed salad and some cajun potatoes. Carrot and ginger super smoothie is also worth a go!”

“Great welcome, fast service, beautifully presented and tasty food. Everything on the menu looked great”

“Came with a friend and absolutely loved the place! The chilling vibes, the artistic displays all around the place. The calmness... Very nice, with great staff and good food and drinks.”

“Visited Zap this week for lunch and wasn’t disappointed. Had a bacon and cheese toastie and my friend had a cheese and onion toastie, both very tasty. There was a nice selection of cakes available too. We had a tea and a latte, both good. Lots of people in there, it looks well supported by local people. Friendly service by the owner Asma, who was busy on a Monday lunchtime. We will return and I would recommend.”

“Had dinner there, atmosphere so nice and food is superb. Fresh bread was so good. Staff friendly and attentive . Definitely recommended”

“Don’t listen to the haters. Anyone can cherry pick some tiny negative details. This was an exquisite and generous offering which surprised and delighted. It enabled a group of school friends to reunite. We were given the best seat in the house with views of the river. Nice decor throughout. Service was well informed and pleasant without being intrusive. Recommend the cheese course. Very memorable.”

“​The Habitat: Atmosphere and Environmental Fitness ​The environment of 'La Lanterna' demonstrates a remarkable adaptation for conviviality. The lighting levels were found to be optimal, avoiding both the harsh luminosity that might signal danger and the deep gloom that impedes accurate species identification. The overall ambiance—the combination of visual, auditory, and olfactory stimuli—created an environment of 'Great Atmosphere', which is crucial for the successful ingestion and digestion of resources. ​The collective murmur of conversation among fellow consumers suggested a high degree of social satisfaction within the population. ​The décor and spatial arrangement demonstrated an intelligent, calculated use of resources to promote comfort and repose, thus aiding the consumer in focusing maximum energy on the task of consumption. ​Hypothesis on Atmosphere: A pleasing and supportive environment reduces the consumer's physiological stress, likely enhancing the perceived success and enjoyment of the culinary offering. ​The Symbionts: Facilitation and Service ​The indigenous personnel responsible for the delivery and explanation of the specimens—the service staff—displayed a highly evolved degree of efficiency and beneficial interaction. Their performance may be classified as 'Fantastic Service'. ​Efficiency: The speed and accuracy of resource transfer (the food delivery) exhibited a high level of learned behavior and organizational skill. ​Adaptability: Requests for minor deviations from the standard specimen preparation were met with flexible and immediate responses, highlighting a key trait of behavioural plasticity essential for pleasing a diverse consumer base. ​Communication: The interactions were polite and informative, acting as crucial intermediaries between the kitchen's production and the consumer's need for knowledge regarding the specimens. ​Hypothesis on Service: The facilitating species (staff) exhibits a successful symbiotic relationship with the consumer. Their competent actions maximize the consumer's enjoyment, thereby increasing the likelihood of resource return (patronage), a crucial factor in the establishment's long-term survival and prosperity. ​Final Synthesis on La Lanterna ​La Lanterna represents a highly successful ecosystem where excellent culinary specimens (Gnocchi Gorgonzola and Steak Pasta) are presented in an environment of Great Atmosphere and facilitated by Fantastic Service. This convergence of high-quality internal and external factors ensures the enterprise's evolutionary advantage in the competitive landscape of the urban dining habitat. ​ Outstanding.”

“I've been here a few times now and I can safely say I'll be calling in many more times whilst I'm working in Shrewsbury. The food is spot on and the strawberry milkshakes are the best I've ever had. They have homemade cakes as well but I am yet to sample them. Perhaps on my next visit.... If you're on Castle Street and fancy a bite, I highly recommend you call in.”

“I love this cinema watched some great films here it's great to support independent love the cafe attached”

“I had green curry, it was so delicious, I loved it so much. Hoping to go back soon. P.S. I don’t leave reviews regularly, but after seeing many spammy reviews with negative comments and fake photos, I wanted to let people know that it’s a lovely place to eat.”