Embers Cafe in Telford and Wrekin

Such a beautiful surprise! Great hospitality, delicious, innovative menu and delightfully bucolic environment!!!

So much love for Embers - something a bit different and always tasty. Most dishes cooked using fire which adds a tasty twist. Whether you’re popping I for lunch (their focaccia sandwiches are to die for) or their mouthwatering roasts on a Sunday, you will not be disappointed. Not the cheapest place to eat but worth the money in my opinion. Bonus points for always having excellent and interesting (non boring) veggie and vegan options, and for being dog friendly!

Recommended from a relative this gem of a place is well worth a visit. Hidden away this rustic venue offers a variety of options for all tastes. We had the pulled lamb tacos which were the best I’ve ever had and delicious crispy potatoes. The presentation and taste superb. Well worth a visit !

Ah what an amazing night at Embers on Friday 6th September. This is an absolute gem of a place in Ironbridge. A very warm welcome from Adam and the fabulous Embers team on the Stephane Delourme seafood feast night. In addition to the mouth watering menu the atmosphere was top notch and nothing was too much trouble. Despite being so busy to deliver us such delicious food, Adam and Stephane even took the time to come and talk to us about the food - where it was sourced from - how it was prepped. A Michelin star experience, with a warm and fun vibe. Loved every minute and will be back for more. Sharon and Mike ❤️🥰

Visited today after following Embers for a while on Instagram and being impressed by the look of the food! Was a bit trepidatious when we arrived as had the kids with me and didn’t know what to expect but the staff were lovely and the food arrived quickly and was DELICIOUS. Not cheap but reasonable for the taste- genuinely fresh and delicious food in a lovely and warm environment with lovely service too. 4 stars purely as prices slightly high for portion sizes- appreciate times are tough for independents but 3 lamb tacos for £15 felt a tad steep. Overall would definitely go back- absolutely lovely food and great service.

Stopped in for lunch to break up our journey to N Wales. Lured in by the owners YouTube channel we were not disappointed! Lamb Tacos were amazing. Thank you!

We were staying at the campsite up the hill and we’re delighted to find this cafe had reopened under new ownership since our last visit. A lovely location with friendly staff, a good vibe and food so tasty we ate there three times in three days.

Great spot, reminds me of a little gem you could find in digbeth, Unique, nice location and great, homemade food it’s an edgy spot that welcomes all! ;) Staff are friendly, helpful and welcoming. Food is excellent too! Would highly recommend looking forward to coming back!

This is a really nice spot, part of a nice little community of workshops, museums and gift shops in some woodland near the Coalbrookdale furnaces. Went for Sunday lunch and was seriously impressed - normally the stuff like the cabbage, carrots and so on are the bits I rush through to get to the main event but they had been elevated to a whole new level. The cauliflower cheese was excellent and the beef was so tasty and an excellent portion. At £22 for a dinner it's not cheap but definitely felt worth it as a treat.

Lovely roast dinner with a smoky flavoured beef and wild garlic stuffing for an impressive pork dinner. Roasted potatoes were perfectly cooked with light Yorkshire pudding and tasty gravy. Finished with a delicious coffee . Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Visited for Sunday lunch- pre booked as recommended on Facebook. Well worth the visit. Food was tasty with huge portions so come with an empty stomach. It gets busy so be warned but not intrusively busy. Will definitely be returning- would love to do some of the event nights. Recommend the Brussels sprout pakora

This was our second visit to Embers and I cannot overemphasise just how good the whole experience is. The location is lovely, off the beaten track up a lane opposite Dale End park so ideal for walkers exploring the Gorge. It’s a real asset to the area. From excellent coffee and delicious homemade cakes to an epic Sunday lunch (make sure to book though) and the most inventive breakfast/lunch options, the food is just fantastic. Adam’s creative menu offers something for everyone. He is such a talent. The staff are also lovely, so welcoming, accommodating and friendly. Good service really does make all the difference and Adam and Tess have established a solid team. My only wish is that we lived closer and could make visiting a regular occurrence!

Spent a wonderful few hours chilling out here today soaking up the relaxed atmosphere and making the most of the very interesting menus. Starting with sharing a breakfast dish with my daughter before going onto the lunch menu. An exciting range of dishes. Perhaps Brussel sprout kimchi might not be one everyone would leap to try but I have 100% confidence that if it's on the menu it deserves a place and it didn't disappoint. I also got to find out about seitan and how Embers make their own whichgiven my worry over superprocessed All rounded off with an excellent coffee. Well done Embers Thank you to the Adam, Tess, Bruce. Looking forward to a return visit soon.

Sunday dinner had the Chicken was pink in parts so left as could kill me, then veg and potatoes stone cold solid and uncooked. The wood fire kept smoking heavily so they opened door it was below freezing 🥶 everyone in my party had coates on as shivering. Could be great with proper management but I got the impression that being run by teenagers so no attention to important details and very expensive for what I had.

Looking forward to trying Embers and had driven an hour from Oswestry to try it. I checked the website and it stated booking not necessary unless in groups over 10, so we got there at 2pm and thought, great, nobody really here. Then we got told they were full and couldn’t accommodate two of us for a Sunday lunch roast only. Despite there being at least 15 empty tables. Pretty poor service and wouldn’t return now. Maybe change what’s stated on your website? Or improve your customer service.

Calling this place a ‘cafe’ doesn’t do it justice. There isn’t a boring sandwich or scone in sight. The food was amazing, it had a really great chilled out vibe and the staff were super friendly. Our dog was welcomed and given a biscuit. The only negative I have to say is that the menu was so good I couldn’t decide what to eat! Absolutely brilliant; I almost don’t want to write a good review in case everyone else finds out ho great it is and I can’t get a table next time I go there!

Ignore the poor reviews-they are disgruntled vegans missing their granola munching spot. Embers Sunday lunch is by far the best that I have tasted in years. The taste of the smoke comes through, the veg is tasty and the service is excellent. Make sure that you book though.

Our first visit and we will definitely be back. We had a fantastic lunch and looking forward to visiting for breakfast. Apart from mains we also had a side of Brussel sprout pakoras which we did not regret fabulous.

Excellent atmosphere, food was another level and friendly staff- would highly recommend. Can’t wait to go again!

Well this morning myself and partner decided to visit for breakfast. I had been following Adam and Embers for a while so had been excited to finally tick off my list. Being foodies and coffee fans, we like to treat ourselves. We were not disappointed. I had pancakes and bacon with a side of crispy potatoes. My partner had the big breakfast. The food and their collaboration coffee were both very enjoyable. Needless to say we will be back. Quite local for us for an occasional treat. Thanks for warm welcome and see you soon

Turned up on the off chance no problem getting a table, shown to our seats and offered a blanket as it was a bit nippy inside. I went for the breakfast (£13), my partner had pancakes (£8), coffees at around £3 each. Food arrived prompt and didn’t disappoint, my breakfast was too much for one sitting so opted to leave most of the pit beans and toast. Lovely rustic setting with very friendly staff, thumbs up.

First time visiting Embers & really excited after seeing so much hype on social media as well as constant sell out nights/lunches. Visited as a couple for Sunday lunch. Honest review the good the bad and the ugly in our opinion :) Parking: A bit cramped and awkward to find a space but we did, it helps that the sittings are 12:30 or 14:30 so people are arriving/leaving around the same time however could’ve easily got trapped in. Wonder if there is more parking I may have missed? Restaurant & service: We were seated quickly and the staff we interacted with were friendly. You order at the till from a small but inclusive menu including a veggie and vegan option. Unfortunately the restaurant was absolutely FREEZING - it was a cold day and didn’t feel like there was any heating at all. After ordering we waited AN HOUR for the food to come, in the cold. I ended up putting my coat back on whilst waiting. I struggle to understand on a limited menu and relatively small restaurant how food can take a full hour to arrive, personally I think this is far too long. Perhaps taking preorders and prepayments might be an idea to combat this? The restaurant itself could also do with a deep clean and lick of paint, the cold metal chairs had stains all over them, some sunken in, dust all around etc. Personally for me, the atmosphere and environment is all part of the experience so this wasn’t a good first impression. I was desperately hoping the food would be incredible. Food: We ordered 1 beef option and 1 veggie squash baklava. The beef was good (we were both starving at the point the food arrived) but have had better elsewhere; we think with a Sunday roast all of the food being hot is important but some bits tasted like they were left out. The smoked squash baklava was lovely as was the tomato gravy it came with. Overall: 6/10 this place would be lovely for a coffee on the deck in the summer Sunday roast check out the Last Inn in Newport it’s a step above this place

Exceptional food! A must visit!! Staff lovely and attentive. Chef Adam is so talented and knowledgeable. Sunday lunch is one not to be missed. Their steak special night has probably the best steaks we’ve eaten! If smoked/bbq food is your thing, give it a try! Excited to return again. Thank you!

This is a fabulous, friendly, hidden away, unusual café/bistro. We were so thrilled to find this excellent place and managed to squeeze in a lovely breakfast BAP just before church on a Sunday morning. The Embers has an unusual menu, but don’t be intimidated. All the food is excellent and prepared with consideration and thought. Later in the day, I spoke to all my local friends and family and they raved about this place - so clearly it has a good local reputation. It’s all set in a lovely wooden building. In a past life, I have had the privilege of blending my own coffee and selling it, and the coffee here was delicious, unusual, but so good, I had a second large cup! Thank you for your warm welcome. As I told you at the time; you made my day!

Great innovative food, good portions, the pricing is good (especially the breakfasts). My only reservation is that if they are busy they have absolutely no problem with turning you away (its happened to me twice now) which takes the shine off a little.

After following Embers online profile (FB page) for a while, we eventually got around to calling in, and so glad we did! The venison burger stacked with pulled pork was simply put - delicious. Can highly recommend calling in.

Great little place to chill out and enjoy good food, laid back tunes & efficient tram. Sunday lunches starting 8th Oct look fantastic.

What an amazing experience, set amongst the trees in a log cabin sat on the covered verandah eating the best burger I have ever had. We tried most things in the menu as a family of six and not one disappointed, although I am a...

Superb place to chill for breakfast or lunch (or dinner if they've got a pop up running). Family love it and I always pop in for a refresher when out on the mountain bike. We've been fortunate enough to get places for their evening pop...

We enjoyed a fabulous lunch here, the coffee was superb! The setting is really stunning, nestled in the woodland, and the vibe was so relaxed, we felt like we were on holiday! The food was delicious, really fresh and tasty. We spent a lovely few...

Amazing food. The staff are polite and such a friendly atmosphere. I Will definitely be returning and would recommend to all.

Disappointing choice of cakes, which aren't particularly cheap. Music inside the cafe is also rather too loud.

A very cool, friendly, unpretentious little place amongst the tress in Shropshire. Lots of things on the the menu for kids, vegans, GF, however I went for the ‘Beefy Lad’ with a pint of Keller Pilsner. This might well be the finest, juiciest burger I...

Attended a cooking course on the Thursday and then came to eat with the family in Sunday. The food is just outstanding. The prawny prawn skewers are amazing. The cooking course held here is great fun and really worth attending if you can get a...

Had the Vegan sandwich obtain, shocking very very dry bread with two pieces of veg and a small amount of hummus, no flavour, no salad. Not great. The coffee was good will not return. Great when it was the green wood cafe not great now...

Well if I said my husband told me how good his (beef) burger was through facial expressions a rarity not to talk at all while he ate it…… he said it was the best he’d ever tasted! It was loaded with meat and oozed with...

Best place to eat in Ironbridge! Properly good food, coffee and cakes, we’ve now been back three times and we’ll be back again soon…

We’ve been desperate to get to Embers since it opened, it was definitely worth the wait! The staff were warm, welcoming and extremely attentive, and the food was incredible. We were out for lunch for our wedding anniversary with our 1 year old son and...

Been wanting to visit for a while and was very happy with the choice. An amazing selection of vege and vegan dishes supported by meat and chicken dishes...all cooked with love and some smoke. Burgers were sublime, loaded with beef brisket and goodies, the Mushroom...

Terrific new addition to the Gorge. Embers has taken over the former Green Wood Cafe. Adam, Tess & the team have proven experience in providing great food. We selected The Beefy Lad burger, together with tacos, prawns & crispy potatoes. The choices were great! 👍...

Went for lunch with Australian visitors- lovely location, excellent food. We sat outside under shade. It was busy but the service was still quick. We all had burgers, vegetarian and meaty and they were delicious. Also beer on draught! Looking forward to returning soon (...