Benjamin's in Shropshire

Went in for lunch again, to this lovely deli and cafe, had cajun chicken sandwich, and open topped jacket with Wiltshire ham and melted cheddar. We both said what outstanding quaity and service.

Had the most awful experience in here. I really hate writing bad reviews but it’s an honest one. If you’re not a local may as well stay away as everyone is so rude and unwelcoming. Me and my partner came to Whitchurch for the day and went into Benjamins for some lunch, biggest mistake as our entire day was ruined. I have a chronic cancer and severe anxiety. I asked what soups were on today and the lady laughed at me and said none, a bit rude but I brushed it off. My partner then asked for our food and we had a conversation infront of the staff about if we wanted to sit inside or outside and if I should grab us a seat whilst he was waiting for the food. We paid and sat outside, there were plenty of seats inside but being so anxious and having everyone stare at us like we had 4 heads was off putting enough. We’ve sat outside now and not even a minute later a very rude lady came out and told us to move as we had paid for takeout. There were plenty of seats and we weren’t offered the option to eat in. She said if we want to pay the extra which was a “big difference” then that’s fine but we need to leave. I could not believe my ears, we would’ve happily paid to “dine in” (whilst sitting outside) as the chemo I’m on makes it hard enough to walk Nevermind walk and eat. Never offered for our food to be warmed up and said the extra charge with my boyfriend’s sandwich would’ve been a “plate with salad” for an extra £3 (he didn’t want salad). From the beginning to the end of our short custom here was it awful and embarrassing.

Went in for lunch, chicken and bacon sandwich, and open topped jacket with ham and cheese, with a latte, take home a piece of cake.Wonderful.

First time in Whitchurch. We went in for just a Cappuccino and Scones and we were met by the most joyful and happy person - called Nina. A delightful place where we will be revisiting next week for breakfast.

Yet again we have had a delightful lunch in this fabulous cafe. The choice is vast and the food is beautifully presented and excellent. I had the Greek Salad and the olives and cheese were plentiful and tasted amazing. Staff always very prepared to help and attentive to requests . Just great every time and the little touches like the salad dressings on the table make it a great place to eat.

My partner and I popped in for breakfast, it was a spur of the moment decision so we hadn’t pre-booked (I don’t know if they take bookings?). Nevertheless we were guided to a delightful table in the window, where we could watch the world go by and not actually have to talk to each other. The staff were absolutely wonderful and so attentive. The lovely lady serving us introduced us a DELICIOUS gooseberry jam - OH MY WORD - WOW!! The coffee was delicious, my partner is very selective when it comes to food and drink as it’s his area of expertise but he was happy with the coffee (a huge statement!) and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We’ll definitely be returning.

A great little cafe and deli, was able to order one of my all time favourites from the extensive menu (Coronation Chicken Sandwich) my wife had the Shrimp (Prawn), the accompanying salad had real greens of Spinach, Chard, Roquette etc, served with a fab Beetroot balsamic, and a side of chips (Crisps not Fries), a clean and tidy establishment also offering variety Teas and coffees, they have a retail section offering bespoke artisan chutneys, balsamic’s, cakes, candy, and far more than I can mention, and the best bit, they sell hampers, you select a basket from the wide selection available, fill it with your choice of goodies and they then gift wrap it, our lunch was competitively priced and service was excellent, I certainly recommend Benjamins Cafe and Deli.

We went here for lunch. They offer a good range of sandwiches, paninis, sausage rolls, pies and backed potatoes. Also they have cakes, coffees and nice range of biscuits, jams etc to buy. Overall nice food and very pleasant staff. Would go again.

Chose Benjamin’s as our breakfast spot whilst in the area. Staff were friendly and food was good. Service was a little disjointed and slow but the staff were really friendly. Highly recommend if in the area 💖

Great location in town centre. Good choice of food, and exceedingly friendly and helpful staff. Well priced items of food and drinks in the deli.

Lovely small local cafe for fab choice of toasties, paninis and jacket potatoes with great fillings such as Stilton and pear, Cajun chicken, Brie and cranberry as well as the usual. Nice deli items for sale too.

I am a regular visitor to Benjamin’s, and every time we visit (children in tow) it is like we are the only customers there! Literally can’t do enough to make our trips happy, every member of staff goes above and beyond to make sure we have all we need (including fussy children!). Sandwiches are the best in town as are the deli choices. Wonderful variety of cakes and pastries, plus cheeses not available anywhere else locally. Absolutely fantastic, I really can’t recommend the place enough.

Mocha is disappointing and gluten free cake is not an option. Service is usually good. Otherwise it is okay

Benjamins is a great addition to Whitchurch and I am a regular visitor there but today when I visited, there were just too many people. Customers queueing up with little regard for social distancing. Complacency will allow covid to rise again as we are already seeing. I really was disappointed.

We visited with three young babies, which obviously meant we had prams and were juggling things around on the table etc, but the service from the ladies was wonderful and very welcoming. Food and drink was also great, we would most definitely go back!

Visted for lunch last weekend - found that efforts had been made to comply with covid 19 guidelines which is reassuring, Staff were attentive and friendly. Good snacks menu and they serve gluten free bread. I asked for my gf bread to be placed on a kitchen roll and put in the microwave for 20 seconds to refresh it which they did very obligingly, My sandwich came with crisps and a side salad and the filling was really tasty. My only slight issue for constructive feedback purposes is that the sandwich needs to be 3 x rounds of gluten free bread to match the content of a normal sandwich like my wife enjoyed. GF bread slices ARE much smaller.

Popped in for breakfast as had been staying in area. Both myself and Husband had toasties - delicious and served with salad and crisps. Then browsed the lovely shopping shelves and bought biscuits, cheese and lime/lemon curd. A gem of a cafe in the area, small but delightful. .

Called for lunch when travelling back from Wales to Yorkshire, having researched places to eat before setting off. Benjamin's not only lived up to the many glowing reviews, it positively excelled in every way. The food was simply superb. It was beautifully presented, very tasty, and the flexibility to order just what you wanted meant for us, two very clean plates. The staff were brilliant too - nothing was too much trouble, and despite all the necessary masks and visors, smiles were evident from all of them.

Vegan choice! We are both vegan, the staff were super helpful and pointed out the vegan deli options including the vegan roll, which we went with. They also did jacket potatoes with a vegan option. The roll was super tasty, flaky pastry and a nutty stuffing that resembled a very tasty sausage roll. It came with lots of salad and crisps. Thank you for catering for us!

I go here on my way back from a haircut for a lunchtime panini. Great service and can definitely reccomend the Bacon Brie and Cranberry panini

Called for the first time at Benjamin's on Wednesday afternoon.Quite simply, the most delicious slice of carrot cake i have ever eaten. The waitress was smiley too - what more can you ask for on a sunny afternoon? Will call again !!!!!!!! Jesse Hughes Shrewsbury

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Stopped in Whitchurch on our way home, we were looking for a bit of lunch came across Benjamin's found the food to be very nice and fresh with ample portions.

We haven't been to Whitchurch for many years but a friend recommended we try it again. We always try to eat in independant establishments and we were lucky to find this place. It looke welcoming from the outside and we could see that it was busy which is always a good sign . We went in and were lucky enough to get a table for two , we were welcomed by a very pleasant waitress . I had a lovely cornish pasty and a coffee and my wife had the soup which came with lovely chunky bread obviously freshly made. The bill was very reasonable and we would certainly go there again.

great coffee shop and delicatessen, we only had a mid afternoon coffe and a piece of cake, but the overall smell of cooking food was very good indeed, We will probably be back there next time we visit and try it out for lunch

Called into whitchurch yesterday on a very hot Saturday afternoon.we're going to sit outside but too hot .the staff are very pleasant and the whole place is very welcoming.we had lattes and currant loaf delicious.so thank you Benjamin's x

Lovely coffee and reasonably priced. Good atmosphere and very friendly & efficient staff. Perfect for "Ladies Who Lunch".

Our thanks once again for a great lunch today. Once again you’ve excelled. My thanks also to Sally for my potato 🥔 surprise. MickH

My husband and I, along with our daughter visited Whitchurch today and decided to stay for a coffee and some lunch. Preferring to eat in independent cafes we went into Benjamin’s, ideally situated on the corner of the high street. There were only a few tables for 3 people and none available so we sat on a table for 2 whilst we waited for a free table and perused the menu. There were a variety of sandwiches, toasties and jacket potato toppings available to order. Our daughter has a penchant for toast, which clearly stated that it was only available before 11.30. Now, I’m fully aware that rules are rules and perhaps we should have asked for a toastie with nothing in it, but we foolishly asked if we could order a portion of toast, alongside our orders of toasted sandwiches!!! The chap ( I believe the owner) was curt with his reply saying that”rules are rules, if I do it for you I’d have to do it for others” . We agreed but reiterated our daughter’s preference. His dismissive response was “there’s plenty of choice on the menu”. It goes without saying that we left. It was clear, that customer satisfaction was not of any importance to him, or the business. In essence he missed out on at least £25 which we happily spent on a delightful cafe further up the road which I will review next!

Popped in for a cup of tea. Quite small inside but very nice. Great deli counter and a lovely selection of jams etc to buy. Seemed to have regular trade with people popping in for a pie or a sandwich to take away. We ordered scones and tea. Initially a bit disappointed with size of scone as it looked like an ordinary supermarket one and I do prefer a large home made looking scone. However it was lovely and fresh and served with lots of cream and very tasty jam. Would definitely revisit next time I walk from the canal side and into Whitchurch and this time try one of their good looking toasted sandwiches or cake.

Excellent service and helpfulness. I phone an order at least once a week and it's there waiting, with my name on it, for me to collect. Brilliant, love the service and lovely staff

Great place for lunch! Ploughman’s Lunch was excellent served with chunky white/brown bread, with a delicious pork pie, cheddar cheese, pickles, grapes, chutney and a nice salad. Cajun chicken sandwich was also very good as was the Cornish Pasty. Sells old fashioned lemonade too. Excellent place for lunch and very good value for money. Good choice of cakes. Service was excellent too. Highly recommended!

Having done some research, we were looking forward to having lunch here on what was our first visit to Whitchurch. Unfortunately when we arrived there were no tables free. We had a wander round for a few minutes & returned to find all tables were still occupied so we opted to grab some sandwiches.

Myself and a friend chose Benjamin's out of all the other 11 Cafe's for the food and atmosphere. There is always a friendly welcome and as a coffee snob the coffee is always excellent

Staff are amazing, always happy to see you. Food is great from sandwiches, baked potatoes. panini's, soup etc. Have a great selection of cake! You can also buy local cheeses, honey, jams. A very nice place to visit.

we like to go there for coffee and a light lunch, the service is always quick and staff are friendly.

We needed a lunch stop en route to Chester and reviews had suggested this could be a good place for a light lunch. It was!

This place certainly looks the business and some of the food stuffs for sale shout quality but if you can’t get the simple things like temperature of milk in a coffee right does the quality slip elsewhere.

Μετά απο μιά βόλτα στην όμορφη πόλη, ο μικρός της παρέας κουράστηκε. Ετσι μπήκαμε τυχαία στο Benjiamin's, για καφέ και λίγο ξεκούραση. Δοκιμάσαμε καταπληκτικές σαλάτες, συνοδευόμενες με μπύρες. Τα δύο dressings που βάλαμε στις σαλάτες μας, ήταν καταπληκτικά σε γεύση. Για μετά δοκιμάσαμε γλυκό και ζεστή σοκολάτα. Ωραία ποιότητα και εύγευστα. Το προσωπικό εξυπηρετικό. Επίσης μπορεί κάποιος να αγοράσει διάφορα προιόντα βιολογικά. Το μαγαζί δεν έχει πολλά τραπέζια. Νομίζω έχει 7 τραπέζια μόνο.

Decided to pop in after some shopping and we’re so glad we did! My Cajun chicken jacket potato was amazing! Plenty of fresh vegetables and salad with amazing dressing variety. Hubby was very pleased with his sandwich as well. It is a very small bistro with limited seating so try and go early.

What a delightful cafe, smelt gorgeous as soon as I walked in. Lovely friendly staff, very laid back. They recommended the dressing, so glad I did, it complemented my ham salad so well. Dessert was delicious, took two home for my parents!

We called into Benjamin's for a late lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The staff were so friendly and helpful. My friend who is vegan had the leek and potato soup followed by a baked potato topped with Mediterranean roasted vegetables which she loved and I had a huge toasted sandwich stuffed with blue cheese and pear which was delicious followed by a big slice of coffee cake.

Having researched vegan friendly places to eat beforehand as is usual before we venture out, we like to support local independent if we can , however on our morning trip out here , we arrived looking forward to something to eat & drink as they 'advertise vegan options,' unfortunately we were only offered their vegan option of a salad !! Promptly left & drove into Shrewsbury for food. Really disappointed as looked like a lovely independent local eatery. Just didn't cater for vegans as advertised.

Friendly atmosphere, great selection of good food and delicious cakes! Nice things to take home too!

Agreed t meet at the venue for coffee with friends. However, the food on display and the general ambience of the place enticed us to take lunch in the form of Tomato and Basil soup with some truly appetising brown bread. Table service was as i would expect.

excellent cafe and fabulous delicatessen. Very very clean. very professional service and great location.

Second time eating here with the family and it doesn’t disappoint. Great service and food with quirky dressings. The staff are more than helpful to please the kids with getting something they want to eat. Thanks

My thanks for a great lunch today Jenna. Potato breakfast. Scrumptious. Soft cheese with green peppers in. 👹

Love to stop here for a snack and coffee excellent service and staff quality food,love to sit outside and people watch in the centre of whitchurch worth a call

Had an afternoon out exploring Whitchurch and came across Benjamin’s. A really lovely coffee house with great coffee and offering good light snacks. All reasonably priced.

I am never disappointed when I go into Benjamins. The owner and manageress are very welcoming and it is always nice to see them. Spotless. Fabulous deli . Would most definately reccommend. A credit to this small market Town. Well done Benjamins.

Very friendly staff. Excellent food. Lovely presentation. Best ploughman’s we’ve eaten. Cafe also sells the items they use in their dishes ie pickles, salad dressings, cheese and much more. Very reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit.

Passing thru the end area so looked up on TripAdvisor, it said this place was 3rd out of 59. Excellent recommendation, we both thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Good service with reasonable prices.

Benjamin's in Whitchurch looked appealing as a place for lunch & it didn't disappoint. Good range of menu options at reasonable prices. Sandwiches, pies, quiche also available as take away from well stocked deli. We ate in - opting for chicken with Benjamin's coronation mayo sandwich and veggie roll both came with nice salad. Prompt service delivered very tasty food - good portion sizes. Very enjoyable pit stop. Highly recommend Benjamin's as a place for lunch in Whitchurch.

Only popped in for coffee but great service, lovely coffee and a well stocked shop. Plus the bonus of being able to sit outside

We are lucky to have Benjamin's in Whitchurch. An independent deli, good selection of cheeses, etc. Always good for lunch, coffee. You wont be disapointed.

We were passing through Whitchurch and wanted somewhere for lunch and spotted Benjamin's on TripAdvisor. It lived up to all the good reviews. The staff were helpful and accomodating. The food fresh and plentiful. We'd recommend the quiches and ploughman's but it was all good. Couldn't resist taking away a slice of cake too.

Had a really lovely meal they were busy but the service was excellent.i had quiche a generous portion obsivously home made the toasties were very tasty also . Cake looked yummy but too full to do one justice .if in area go you will not be disappointed

My friday treat - a slice of their homemade raspberry topped sponge cake - a winner every time! Victoria sponge is also delicious but i keep coming back for my fav!

Had lunch here and it was very good. Good menu and food well presented when it arrived. Excellent value.

Brilliant place for coffee, lunch and fantastic selection of deli products. They will order in cheese for you. Lovely friendly helpfull staff.

I like going Whitchurch, the shop are very good but I have not eat here before. Very hungry one Saturday day I took my son, Yakult, to Benjamin's, we had lovely sandwiches and dreamy drinks. We also buy nice cheese and a pie. Very nice and sweet. Thank you Benjamin. Very good food quality. Five stars from me.

I was feeling hungry in Whitchurch and made a quick decision to have light lunch in Benjamin’s

Visit with friends and a little chap( aged 2) the staff here very accommodating with little chap, nothing seemed too much. They don't have a kiddies menu but happily do 'smaller portions' from menu- I can report he loved his ham sandwich!

Popped in for breakfast on my way past. Had the breakfast panini and it was really nice. Friendly staff very helpful and a nice peaceful place.

Another visit to Whitchurch means another visit to Benjamin's! The staff are super friendly and attentive and the panini are delicious. And we always pick up a couple of interesting chutneys or crackers from the shop. Prices are very reasonable for the quantity and quality of the lunch. A firm family favourite.

We came across this place while walking around Whitchurch on a day out, very nice welcome and you can see all the ingredients in the fridges which will get your tastebuds working.

Second visit to Benjamin's & both my pâté platter & husbands soup were excellent & a reasonable cost.

went for coffee and cake but they could not offer a GLUTEN FREE cake so settled for coffee. Seating is very restricted at the back of the shop.

Month by month the Delli excells. My lunch was today prepared by Jenna. My thanks MickH. ❤️ I can't remember the other ladies name. 👍❤️😇

I live locally and often pop in for a sausage roll, they are simply the best for mikes around, the staff are too. A great place!!

Tasty food to eat in. Tasty food to buy and take away. Very popular bit difficult to get a table to eat in.

Ordered a pie for takeaway I asked if it was hot and then they zuked it in the microwave which made it rubbery and awful threw it in the bin the sit in meals looked ok so can't comment on that

The food is delicious and the deli has the most amazing turkey and cranberry quiche, not to be missed!

This is my regular lunch time stop ✋. Wonderful food and the staff are so special to. Great place for just a coffee or lunch. The cakes . O that's something else. MickH

Food here is always great with very friendly staff. I believe it was a young lady called Sally who made my Cajun chicken and salad panini, What a lovely girl and what a lovely sandwich. Would highly recommend.

Benjamin's is more than a cafe and more than a deli! We were passing through Whitchurch and chanced upon this excellent establishment in the High Street. We chose steak pie and sausage roll with salad and were pleased to have a large portion of salad with a choice of dressings. The pie was hot and very meaty - the sausage roll choice was a hot chilli - both great for a freezing cold day! The deli tempted us into buying a packet of tea and the coffee in the cafe was so good that we bought a box of their own beans. Highly recommended!

This cafe is what lunch is all about. A genuinely warm welcome everytime I visit. The food is absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and excellent value for money. Always busy which is a very good sign. This the perfect lunchtime experience, my favourite cafe without a doubt

We stopped off for lunch whilst visiting the Christmas Market. Service was very friendly and attentive. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and seating area was comfortable. Our sandwiches and toasted panini were excellent. The deli sells some delicious locally sourced produce too. We will definitely return.

Wonderful toasted sandwiches served by lovely friendly staff in a lovely atmosphere. Worth travelling to Whitchurch for alone.

paid a visit on Friday 17th November. First class café and delicatessen. very clean and very well priced. provisions look to be first class and very special well worth a visit. Coffee great hot chocolate great. will defiantly call back if in the area.

Popped in here for a quick bite to eat. Pleasantly surprised. Good portions. Lovely flavours and prices not to steep. Simples!

Good staff, good food and good WiFi. What more can you ask for?!

First visit to this establishment, primarily for a morning coffee. Pleasant surprised by menu choices for eats. Decided to take early lunch and was thoroughly pleased. Service, Ambience and food quality were excellent!!!

having worked away for some time its so nice to come back and know that this place is still amazing as ever Cheeky lunch with friends, 4 of us for sandwich and soupsThe home made leek and potato soup was amazing with fresh bread and various sandwiches.great coffee and all with fantastic service from Jenna and Nikkimy tip is not to forget to pick up some stuff from the deli counter,, i took home a fantastic selection of cheese and crackers with some chutneys to finish offhighly recommend a place that has such fresh, quality produce and amazing service

Whilst shopping in Whitchurch we thought we'd just pop in for coffee and a snack.The tables in this cafe are very close together, which makes you feel very uncomfortable.The coffee (double Espresso) lacked any real flavour, like they had given me a single shot with double water.Will not return

We called in here for lunch after recently moving to the area and not having any idea where to go. It looked okay and was. Service was fast and the food was good. The deli area stocks some interesting items and the pies etc looked very good. We ordered a take away sandwich which was ready for us once we had finished our lunches. Will definitely eat there again.

Visited here for first time last week. Will definitely go again. Cafe at the front & Deli at the back with shelving full of goods the full length of the premises. Good choice of tea & coffee, cakes & savouries. The delicatessen is well stocked with local produce, with a good selection of cheeses & there is a vast array chutneys. Staff very friendly. Cafe very clean. I think they served takeaway drinks. Only downside it closes at 1630 but so do most cafe's nowadays.

Nice food, but a bit pricey. Not the place for children/families, no room for pushchairs or high chairs. Tables FAR to close together, not ideal for anyone with mobility problems ! Felt like it is set up for maximum profit with little to NO comfort or consideration for the paying costumers.

Well positioned and nicely set out cafe/deli with a decent menu and attentive service. Check out the Deli which is also very well stocked with interesting and varied produce including a good selection of Cheeses. Good tasty coffee always important for me!Jean and Hermione

Just don't mess around. Best place for lunch in Whitchurch. Guaranteed. Come here weekly now. Breakfast sandwiches are awesome and coffee (from a heavy coffee drinker) is very smooth.

I have just moved into the area and this was my first visit into Whitchurch. I just wanted a coffee and a bite to eat.Benjamin's looked inviting so in I went.Tables were being cleared and cleaned as soon as customers left so I had no trouble getting a table. I was served straight away. Ordered an Americano and 1 slice of chunky toast with marmalade. The order came very quickly , plenty of butter and lovely marmalade. Everyone was very polite and friendly. Will certainly return.

My husband and I love having lunch here. The food is excellent. The staff are lovely. Lovely deli at the back too.

We stopped to rest in this cafe and deli after walking around the marketsIt was a Saturday and was fairly busy but we managed to get a seatThe staff were lovely and were more than happy to take our order We only wanted drinks but they had no lemon and ginger tea teapigs which they also sold in the shopThe food looked very nice but we had had lunch earlierWould definitely recommend this place and would visit again

Whilst visiting this lovely village we walked past Benjamins and called in for lunch. Didnt't read any reviews before hand just took a gamble. It certainly worked out well. The staff were welcoming, attentive and informative and we were served promptly with a Ploughmans Lunch and a Greek salad with Feta cheese and olives. The meals were excellent and well presented, the produce was a very high quality and the portions were superb value for money. Great pork pie, loads of cheese to choose from and the olives were beautiful. Would definitely go back as the choice of sandwiches and sausage rolls looked excellent too.

The food this establishment served was lovely but unfortunately this was ruined by the poor atmosphere. One member of staff needs to work on her costumer service skills as she comes across as fake and rude. This lady spoke down to other members of staff in front of customers which made the atmosphere tense and uncomfortable, I was only in here for a takeout sandwich so I did not witness the whole conversation. I would recommend going for the food and would like to clarify that the other members of staff are extremely amiable and polite.

Lovely food, great service and friendly professional staff!We looked on TripAdvisor to see which places had good reviews. We weren't disappointed! Good quality food and a deli which was well stocked with interesting products. Would recommend.

Excellent quiche & coleslaw + delicious cakes purchased as a takeaway today .The premises are full of enticing food and its difficult to choose. we will definitely call again when we are in the area

Called on way home from a weeks barge holiday. Wanted a cooked breakfast but not on menu but had bacon , egg and tomato panini. Very tasty. Quick friendly service

This is a delightful location with very friendly and efficient staff serving a selection of food. My wife and I enjoyed coffee and teacakes. The service was outstanding and when we visit Whitchurch again we shall be sure to drop in and have lunch.