Grays of Shropshire in Telford and Wrekin

Found this lovely cafe today and we were made very welcome nothing was to much trouble. Sarah was well clued on allergies and my gluten free meal was lovely as the other 3 meals that family had. Talk about going the extra mile Sarah and Scarlet went the extra five miles. What a brilliant team we will visit again 20/10 Phil Val John Wendy

I’ve had a few afternoon teas in my time, but this was actually the best I’ve ever had. We had high tea with Assam tea, which was a delicious proper loose leaf tea. You can taste the difference compared with everyday teas. All the elements of the high tea used excellent quality ingredients and there was a great variety of sandwiches and cakes. Delicious. Also, the owner and the waitress were both lovely. I wish you and your business well.

What a thoroughly decadent experience. Absolutely GORGEOUS! The decor was great, with quirky antiques available to buy if desired. There was French soft jazz playing in the background. I had a coffee and a cheese scone, which was presented beautifully, with a slice of wonderful cheese and relish on the side and the coffee was phenomenal. My husband had an espresso and chocolate cake, also fabulous! The service was lovely, and we are definitely coming back, next time with guests! Thank you for a lovely experience!

Lovely cafe. Freshly made sandwiches, homemade scones served warm with homemade plum and gin jam and clotted cream. Homemade unusual cakes. Tea and coffee good too! Quaint surroundings and friendly staff.

Best coffee in Ironbridge!!! I have recently been avoiding Ironbridge due to a bad experience at another cafe in the area. I got recommended Grays by a friend and I am blown away by the standards of homemade cake and have to recommend the ironbridge pudding which was out of this world. The coffee was high quality unlike other cafes like your costa's and starbucks's. The prices for the service they offer are absolutely amazing so for anyone visiting ironbridge I couldn’t recommend this gorgeous cafe anymore.

A gorgeous light lunch with my beautiful daughter to celebrate my birthday. Sandwiches were so tasty and the selection of cakes devine. Prosecco topped up as and when required! Thank you Grays of Shropshire for a memorable birthday treat.

Lovely tea room but disappointed with my food. I had a fish finger sandwich which lacked flavour and appeared to be cheaply thrown together. Overpriced for what was presented. Unfortunately would not return.

Really disappointed. Very over priced. £7 for a pot of tea for 2 is just to much Food was perfectly ok. But not better than ok and again too expensive. Wouldn’t come back

Another thoroughly enjoyable breakfast. Sarah and her staff are extremely helpful, make you feel welcome and nothing is too much trouble. Definitely not one to be missed. Also bought delicious cakes for the afternoon. Scrummy!

We were recommended to this outstanding traditional tea shop and thoroughly enjoyed sandwiches and tea. Great quality food and drink in relaxing traditional surroundings.

Fantastic afternoon tea. Great service and lovely venue. Freshly made sandeiches and beautiful cakes on authentic cake stands and chinstrap cups. Highly recommend

Staff go above and beyond, service with a smile and the extra mile. They are fabulous. Excellent breakfast, absolutely delicious . Attention to detail, everything was spot on( even the plates had been warmed.) We even came away with jam/cream scones for two (and a couple of huge succulent strawberries) which were really scrummy. The only difficulty are the stairs, it's devastating they are not on the ground floor as we would be there every week.

Afternoon Tea was fantastic. All the food was great however the scones stand out and were amazing. I understand all the food is made on site with local ingredients. Did l say the scones were amazing. So good l had to ask for a couple more which were kindly provided. They were that good we had to get a to go box for some of the other wonderful cakes. Will definitely return

Have visited Grays twice now in the last few weeks … today they made us so so welcome. We had been let down by another tea shop in Shifnal for Mothers Day afternoon tea and phoned Gray’s who found us a table and the most amazing afternoon tea The scones are incredible but the homemade jam is simply divine If ever you are in Ironbridge Gray’s is the place to go

great scones, and nice cream. good tea. but not good coffee. if you do not have the kit, do not sell the product. but overall very nice.

What an absolutely fantastic place. We had afternoon tea with bubbles and it was delicious. The owner was super friendly and accommodating as we had special requests due to one of our party being pregnant. The food was delicious, there was a homemade salmon quiche served warm, a beautiful selection of freshly cut sandwiches, fresh cream scones, delicious cakes and a salted carmel cheesecake that was so good it should be illegal. The service was excellent, the surroundings were lovely and the beautiful fine China crockery was lovely. It was a real treat and I will definitely recommend and return. The rest of the menu also looked delicious.

We came here for high tea as a group of 6 and we had a lovely time here. Fresh sandwiches, scones and cakes with a gorgeous prosecco! The service was exceptional with an attentive and friendly host but not overbearing. Will definitely be visiting again.

The BEST afternoon tea, thank you Sarah, it was delicious, a wonderful selection of sandwiches, yummy scones with jam and cream, cake and cheesecake, we are now stuffed 😋.

Lovely cafe with an upmarket and family friendy vibe! We had a warm welcome from the staff. Great range of options for brunches, lunches, high teas and snacks. Plenty of vegan options too! They've gone to great lengths to accommodate different dietary requirements and nothing seemed too much trouble. We will certainly return and highly recommend this lovely little place.

We dropped in for a late afternoon snack, and the menu was so tempting, we ended up having an early ‘light dinner’! All the food was great, and the attention to detail was excellent. My ploughman's had 3 excellent local cheeses. We then had cakes, which were all very nice. The owners were so friendly and helpful, and went beyond the call of duty, giving us tips on places to visit. All this, and dog friendly too!

Grays of Shropshire is a hidden gem nestled on the High Street in Ironbridge in a two-storey Grade II listed townhouse. There are many cafes and tea rooms in Ironbridge but none of them have the high standards and quality this patisserie offers. Warm welcome from the owner as soon as you enter, beautifully decorated downstairs with quality products (teas, jams) and delicious cakes on display. Head upstairs and you will find the stylish tea rooms with atmospheric music playing in the background. We have been returning customers every time we are in the area, and we have never been disappointed. Great breakfast menu whether you want traditional high quality locally sourced cooked breakfast or continental with amazing fresh pastries. The afternoon tea is divine with the best homemade scones we have ever had. Wide selection of fabulous cakes which are all made fresh on the premises every day. If you are looking for a patisserie that is traditional, high quality with high standards that is also very clean and friendly then Grays of Shropshire is for you! We will certainly be back…. I just wished it was closer to where we live!

We popped in for an afternoon tea, the staff were very welcoming and friendly. The selection of sandwiches and cakes were lovely and the plain scones were perfect. We’ve have had a few afternoon teas in our time around the country and this was definitely...

From the moment we phoned Grays we were treated with the highest of customer service. Basically they couldn’t do enough to accommodate us. My mum loves an afternoon tea and this was an authentic homemade one. Nothing was too much trouble including actually asking if...

Highly recommended. We chose this based on the trip advisor reviews and we were not disappointed. Everything was lovely and staff were welcoming and friendly. We will be back!

A very warm welcome and lots of tables upstairs in the lovely tearooms. Spoilt for choice with all the homemade cakes and sandwiches and specials. Had a delicious lunch with a glass of wine but lots of teas and coffees available too. Will definitely be...

Booked for six family & small dog here today for lunch. Very relaxed, no fuss, friendly service. Good number of choices on the menu & competitive prices. Good quality food, lovely traditional china. We’re not local, but if we were I’d definitely return

Lovely place ,we went in for lunch and liked it so much that we went back later for a cream tea served in my mums favourite royal Albert china, the ladies that served us were lovely and couldn't have been more helpful or friendly. We...

Great place to eat, lovely staff, ambiance and great selection of food. All prepared fresh and presented beautifully. Our second visit in three weeks, we will be back soon.

Dropped in on our visit to Ironbridge for a much needed cup of tea and ended up turning it into a very nice cream tea. We and our dog were made very welcome. A lovely place. Well worth a visit.

We love Grays of Shropshire, yummy cake, fab sausage sandwich and the best high tea with the lightest scones you will ever eat. The teashop also has an extensive cheese counter, preserves, honey and pretty gifts, something for everyone, I can't wait to go back...

Lovely sandwiches, served on good quality bread, with nice ham, salad, chutney and a packet of kettle chips thrown in! Really nice to get a good quality sandwich.

My wife and I ate a gorgeous cream tea upstairs at Gray’s of Shropshire. The freshly-baked scones were delicious and were served straight from the oven as they were still warm. Highly recommended.

We have just left the beautiful tea room after a delightful high tea. The selection Of sandwiches were vast and the homemade fresh scones were incredible, we were the first ones in so we’re still warm from the Oven. Lovely selection of cakes we got...

We recently learned that we could order High Tea as a takeaway. We love Afternoon Tea or High Tea. So we ordered one for our lazy Sunday afternoon. It was amazing! The quality of the food was superb. Safely delivered to our door. And the...

Lovely cafe, delicatessen and gift shop selling top quality local products. Decor is beautiful and so are the wares for sale. I’m so glad I popped in (twice) as I managed to tick off lots of presents off my Christmas list. Definitely worth a look...

We visited this tea shop on a sunny day in September. As the High Street was closed to through traffic they had tables set out on the pavement so we could be covid safe and enjoy the sunshine. We had good coffee and chose the...

We popped into this cute little tearoom when we broke a long trip home in Ironbridge. What a find! We had a little dog with us, a vegetarian and a coeliac. Not a problem at all! The lunch was lovely and the cakes were to die for, the salted caramel cheesecake was amazing - and they were all home made by the lovely owner. Worth coming back to Ironbridge for this lovely place.

Gorgeous sandwiches, made us a lovely little pack lunch plus sorted us out with some plain bread for dinner. We had 2 Brie, bacon and cranberry sandwiches and they were gorgeous. Staff are super friendly and service was quick. We were staying in their guesthouse above the shop via Air BnB which I highly recommend if you want to stay central to Ironbridge and have tasty food so close!

We booked afternoon tea for a friend's birthday and were delighted with the experience. Beautiful, freshly prepared sandwiches and a delicious selection of cakes and sweets. We were there at a particularly difficult time for Ironbridge with the flooding and consequent disruption and were glad to have the opportunity to support Grays. Would definitely recommend and will certainly re-visit.

Had afternoon tea here today. It was delicious. Sandwiches lovely and fresh, cakes and scones gorgeous, the little trifle were just right. It was for my daughters birthday, the lady brought her a little birthday cake. Lovely gesture.Can strongly recommend this place. Lovely and friendly.We shall go back.

It was our 1st time vist to Grays,we was greeted by a pleasent and helpful member of staff who showed us the way to our a table ,which was up stairs in a cosy room.We orderd our Tea annd Coffee while we decided what to have for Lunch,My wife orderd afternoon Tea with sandwiches and cake i orderd Steak Pie with Jacket Potatoe and Brocolli,Our food took about 20mins to arrive due to the Steak Pie was being cooked Fresh.It was worth waiting for, we could not fault The Food and Friendly Service,we will visit Again.

Although its small it packs a real punch when it comes to a great mix and choice of things to purchase and eat. Lots of nicknacks available for gifts or souvenirs along with a packed menu of treats to spoil yourself with. Afternoon tea, brunch or a quick sandwich it'll hard not to find something that takes your fancy. And a real must is a stop at the cheese counter before you leave. The staff are wonderful to, friendly and attentive this is a must visit if your in Ironbridge.

You have to visit! We came across this by chance after walking across bridge and back round to top of town. You walk in and immediately you are in one of the most beautiful, calming cafe/restaurant/tea shop ever! Tastefully decorated, things to look at and buy - an absolute amazing place! The menu choice is brilliant and what we had ( ham and salad sandwich , freshly made and Victoria sponge , light and huge slice! Plus tea for 2) was served impeccably. The waiting staff greet you so warmly, you feel relaxed immediately. We literally have fallen for this little gem - everyone who visits ironbridge has to try here- I don’t think we have been anywhere quite like this for a long long time - to all at Grays, thank you for restoring our faith in English tea rooms/restaurants

A great experience all round, great food and very good staff, the rooms are set out very nice and welcoming

We stopped here for lunch, what a gem of a place! The smell of baking as we walking in was wonderful, we had a warm welcome and were shown to our table. It’s so pretty and clean and the food was delicious. I had the Ironbridge slate platter, the cheeses were so tasty and the bread was lovely and fresh. Tea served in china cups too!! I just wished I wasn’t so full that I didn’t have room for cake! Definitely worth a visit.

We visited yesterday for a 40th birthday, everything was fantastic. From the really friendly booking, to changing the booking on the day becuase family were stuck on the motorway, taking care of the little ones... and that's even before the amazing afternoon tea! The sandwiches and cakes were all delicious, the tea and coffee kept coming, and the kids teas were excellent.What a lovely experience all around- would thoroughly recommend- and will be returning!

This is well worth a visit, the owners were lovely and chatty and we purchased some Delightful cheese, with free crackers. Lots of gorgeous little gifts and cheese and wine! What more can you ask for! X

Love love love this establishment for tea. Just go! It's divine on every level! Our birthday high tea in the private with its own bathroom was something special. Who knew there was such a thing as a private ensuite tea room?

We visited Grays for our wedding Anniversary meal, the food was beautifully presented and tasted divine.. excellent service, we will certainly visit again..

We were overwhelmed with this beautiful little place .

I visited this place for lunch several times the service is excellent,the quality is fresh and good ,,lots of different kind of food for all different taste ,good prize

this exquisite "oldy worldy" curiosity shop like little restaurant is at the top of Ironbridge, they give a good selection of cakes, Tea's and coffee's. the staff are very friendly and you get a warm welcome, cakes are fresh every day as they are baked on the premises. cant think of a nicer place to visit.

A high quality dining experience we were made to feel very welcome. A good choiuce of dishes on the menu & attentative service, coffee was great too. Eggs royale was superb & we followed up with a further visit for a full english Shropshire breakfast which was just the ticket set us up for a full day visiting the variuos points of interest around Ironbridge. Hihgly recommended

Whilst exploring Ironbridge with friends and trying to locate some Lardy cake, we discovered this little tea shop, at the top end of the high street. I say little, because i think it only seats 10 people (upstairs). However, what a great little find. We soon got seated and ordered cream tea, coffees and more cake (sadly, no lardy cake on that day). Fine bone china tea cups and teapot were of the order. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the cakes and drinks. Although, I have to say that the scones weren't very big, but they were delicious. The staff were great and we had a chat with the owner who couldn't have been any nicer. Everything was reasonably priced, considering the historic location.

You couldn't have a 'modern' restaurant in this higgledy pggledy historic building. The linen tableclothes and flowery bone china were perfect. The food was also very good and served with a smile. I shall certainly visit again if I ever return to Ironbridge

We called in for lunch having been recommended by staff in one of the shops nearby.

My daughter and I walked back from Blists Hill Victorian Town, and this was the first coffee shop we stumbled upon. I wasn’t convinced it was as my daughter pulled me through the door. We were lead upstairs into a small dining room with white linen tablecloths and fresh flowers on the table. We had a cream tea (with coffee). Simply lovely.

A real hidden gem. Fantastic quality food and a great range. Lovely china crockery, excellent and unrushed service. Will be back.

We visited Grays today, beautiful quaint tea rooms, super english interior furnishings, china tea cups saucers a real quality feel! Something special! The staff were wonderful, and the menu has plenty to choose from. We ordered from the lunch menu then in came tiered stands of sandwiches and cakes “high tea” we asked if we could swap what we had ordered for the high tea! Beautiful selection of sandwiches and amazing cakes! Mini trifles too!!! Cheese cakes, fruit cake, mini fruit meringues, scones both plain and fruit, cream & jam , we couldn’t eat it all! So Sarah asked if we’d like to take the rest away. If your in and about Ironbridge this place comes highly recommend

Having asked for the best table in the place, my wife and i were accorded a private dining space and made to feel very special. The quiche, cake and tea were exquisite and the service was fantastic. Highly recommended for busy mums and dads who fancy a day off and some peace and quiet.

We had a delicious lunch in this really quirky tea room. It's lovely to see crisp white tablecloths that make the place look very classy. The service was great. A very friendly place that's full of good old fashioned character and charm. Would definately recommend.

Great charm and service. Food delicious and presented well to the customer. Good gf choice in savoury and cakes. Would definitely go back.

Afternoon Tea here is delicious. The portions are generous and every component is to be savoured. The rooms are up a set of tight/steep stairs and are quite small but SO pleasant! Make sure you have a mooch in the downstairs shop too as they have some lovely items and a fantastic cheese counter!

Service was superb and the tea and cakes were incredible! There is sitting upstairs and down so don't be discouraged by the entrance! Lots of quirky details and character.

I asked for a traditional English high tea for my American family visitors. Nothing was too much trouble; sandwiches, cakes and desserts were fresh, varied and utterly delicious. The room was beautiful and the table so pretty with the bone china and fresh flowers. Adults were charmed and children awestruck into best table manners. A forgotten jumper brought to us by Sarah on the Iron bridge. What service! And what a fine memory for taking back to the USA from their last day in the UK. Thank-you!

Thoroughly recommend that you visit this gem of a tea room if you're visiting Ironbridge. I went along as part of a Hen Do for afternoon tea and my gluten free sandwiches, scones and cakes were absolutely superb (would love the scone recipe, they were the best I've ever had since being gluten free!) Excellent!

Sarah and the team at Grays of Shropshire are absolutely amazing. First class customer service with an amazing product range. The food and service is second to none and the place is beautifully decorated and furnished. Highly recommended! 5* establishment.

This is a charming tea room with loads of character. Sarah and her team really looked after us. My daughter has a gluten intolerance and she found that there was plenty of choice for her. The chocolate brownie was the best she’d ever had! Thanks Sarah for such a lovely lunch and we hope to be back again soon

On personal recommendation I took friends and family for an afternoon tea in Grays of Shropshire in Ironbridge. The reserved table was well laid-out with crisp white tablecloth and bone china crockery. We chose a high tea and that was what it was, literally: three tiered plates laden with delicate, freshly-made sandwiches, scones with a choice of preserve and small cakes and pastries. It was all delicious and beautifully prepared. All this with a fine choice of teas and coffee with pots refilled on request.

We have been several times now and the afternoon tea has always been amazing. Really friendly service as well in a beautiful place.

Fantastic tea room, . The outside is deceptive once inside it seats over 40 people on diffent floors, we called at very short notice for a special high tea for my husbands birthday, Excellent selection of fresh home made finger sandwhiches and delicious scones,Chutney and jams, linin tablecloth and napkins a welcome change, great attention to detail. Staff very warm attentive and friendly, this really is a hidden jewel in ironbridge. if you want some thing a bit more special you won't be disappointed. Prices are reflective of the great food and worth it for such excellent quality. Also some fine cheeses available to buy which we did, oh and if you can not finish your tea they will box up for you to take home with you. Treat yourselves. We will definitely be returning to Grays :)

We are lucky enough to have this gem on our doorstep . Sarah’s high teas, lunches tea, coffee and cakes are fantastic

We spotted the cheese counter as we passed what seemed to be a tiny shop in Ironbridge and decided to investigate. We were met by the owner who was lovely and very welcoming.

From outside Grays of Shropshire looks tiny. Looks can be deceiving... Grays is like a mini tardis. My husband and I called in to buy cheese and ended up buying homemade cake and a cookery book as well. We also headed back two days on the run for breakfast. The Eggs Benedict are fabulous as are the sausage sandwiches, spoilt for choice. Food on the menu is made using local produce and Sarah's heavenly homemade cakes are made using eggs laid by her own hens and geese. Sadly due to sightseeing each day during our stay we didn't make it back in time for one of Grays renowned lunches or Afternoon Teas. If you are visiting Ironbridge make sure to visit Grays, you won't be disappointed. We'll be back.

It’s worth the short stroll away from the bridge and other cafes to find this gem. Head to the larger roundabout and you can’t miss it. Great food, quaint atmosphere, best coffee in Ironbridge, and warm and welcoming service. This place also has a great range of local produce and gifts for sale. We will return very soon!

Had a lovely tea here today with two perfect, light, flavourful scones - way better than yesterday’s at a place down the road. It’s a lovely tea room, great service and full of all sorts of interested bits and pieces - and dog friendly. Wish we’d had ours with us! We’ll be back!!!

Just been to Grays and tried the Scorpion cheese! Amazing service from the lovely staff! Thank you for the fab cheese deal - £10 for £14 worth of cheese - can’t wait to try the smoked Brie, once we have our tastebuds back from that amazing scorpion hot hot hot cheese!! Sam’s eyes have finally stopped watering!! Thank you! We will definitely be back!! Xx

My sisters and I enjoyed an afternoon tea here today with our elderly mother! The food was delicious and service was very good . Will definitely return soon.

Lovely traditional Tea Shop with that little extra! Freshly prepared food, made to the highest standard. Attentive staff, always welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. Even moved the Tea Shop around to accommodate my 96 Year old mother as she could not manage the stairs for her birthday tea. Highly recommend this little Tea Shop for just a proper cup of tea or the full works all served in lovely bone china crockery.

Well deserved tea stop after a good walk. Quirky and delightful, excellent and thoughtful service. Will definitely be returning.

I can't fault Grays at all, every visit is as good as the last with new things to browse through & different cakes on offer. Yesterdays visit was a catch up with my friend & we know we can come here to enjoy quality food, good service & a wonderful hostess. this time I had the roast ham sandwich, you could tell the ham was proper butchers ham from the first bite with bread so fresh it bounced :) My friend had the Carrot & Coriander soup which even I liked & I'm not a huge fan of Coriander. Again I went home with cheese & a new candle. Love this place

The welcome from Sarah makes you realise that you are in for a great treat.the staff are well trained well informed and very polite.

When ever I visit Ironbridge I always put Grays on my list. Sarah (the boss) & her staff ensure that your visit is always perfect. The service is the best & should be trained out to other places. The food is delicious & the cakes to die for. There are not many places you can phone up & ask if your favouirte cake will be available for when you bring a mate with you. Thats the chocolate gateaux with butter cream fillin. Yummy. The bonus for me is having a dog friendly area where it does not matter if the dog is a tad damp or muddy, or you either, where a bowl of water & a biscuit is provided. Nothing is too much trouble & as I said I love this place.

I visited with my Mum, Aunt and two best friends. It was the first time we had all been together in several years. The only person missing was my sister who lives in Australia. When my Mum booked, she told Sarah the owner, and when we arrived, a place had been set for my sister too, with a place card! What a beautiful touch that meant the world to us. We had a private room which was lovely as we could chat to our hearts content without fear of disturbing other customers. The sandwiches were a delight, the cakes a cornucopia of delectations, and we all agreed the scones were the lightest we had ever tasted! The tea was free flowing and we topped it off with a Prosecco. The staff were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. Truly, it was a wonderful afternoon and by far the best afternoon tea I have ever taken. Thank you Grays x x x x

HOW fantastic. A well thought out business. A cafe full of lovely touches and good friendly service. Food nicely served and tasty. Hope we can get back to Ironbridge soon to make another visit to this great tea rooms.

It’s great that Ironbridge has a tearoom with a touch of class. There is a limited but good menu. It would be even better with some more adventurous homemade dishes on offer. (Please also use clotted cream as advertised in the menu.) However this is a friendly place and there are numerous delicatessen items for sale. Great cheeses! It’s a fairly new business so I’m sure it will continue to grow. The window displays are really very good. We love this place.

Absolutely love going to Grays for breakfast. The best homemade hollandaise I have ever tasted. High quality smoked salmon. The earl grey is a delight (so much so I had to buy some to take home). Always made to feel extremely welcome in such decadent. surroundings. A must if visiting Ironbridge.

A real gem, the best tea shop in Ironbridge. Lovely coffee & teas. Delicious home made cooking. Excellent service. Not to be missed.

Popped in for a coffee and was delighted, we had an open sandwich and chocolate croissant, such lovely décor and outlook.

This little tearoom is amazing. The staff are helpful and friendly. The food is real and not out of a packet or false in any way. The taste of real food in a relaxing place is what a tea room should be. You have the chance to purchase local perseveres which I can say from purchasing one of the sauces on offer, are amazing. This was my first visit Ironbridge and I would travel there again if only to visit the adorable tearoom. Happy first birthday and here's to many more xx

Our first visit to Grays coincided with their first birthday celebrations - and if the service and quality remain at the standard we experienced today, they'll be around for many more years to come.

We had a delicious and scrummy high tea here. The staff were very friendly and happy to refill our tea pot. We decided to have a selection of sandwiches which included salmon and cream cheese, chicken, roast beef, egg, cheese and pickle - a great choice and all very tasty.

Great place, stylish and great service. I would recommend this place for high class afternoon tea, cakes, cheese and a large selection of specialist meals