Harp Lane Deli in Shropshire

Delicious place to stop for a croissant and a coffee/tea. The place gets very busy, so be prepared to wait or come back a bit later.

Half full small cup of coffee. Soggy bottom, uncooked Portuguese tart. Canola only piped at end. Terrrible expensive experience Table cleared before I had swallowed my last mouthful!

What a treasure this place is - we had a wonderful lunch, delicious food served with the utmost courtesy by two engaged and approachable, hardworking people. Fabulous homemade soup, salads, a savory tart and lovely bread.

Really nice deli with fresh pastries, delicious quiche and tarts. Nice outdoor area on the square to eat. Servers polite and helpful. They are connected with a nearby suites rental which was adequate.

An impromptu visit to Ludlow market found me here at lunchtime recently, and I had a delicious quiche, with lots of filling and good pastry, and two imaginative salads - one cauliflower based, one a terrific celeriac remoulade. The coffee here is good, the shop is well-stocked and full of scrummy things, and the upstairs parlour, where I had my lunch, is small, but comfortable and quirky. They don't seem to draw attention to this upstairs room, but it is a godsend in this inclement weather, even though on a good day, sitting outside in the sunshine watching the world go by at the market is a very pleasant experience. All in all, a delightful little place, with good food and very pleasant staff.

My wife & I have no complaints about the food. However, our lunch of quiche & salad was ferociously expensive. On reflection perhaps we should have known as there were no prices against the items ordered. You have been warned

Continuing our quest for a decent lunch, stopped at Harp Lane deli by chance. Choice of two different home made salads with lunch. Lunch choice, quiches, local ham, tartlets etc. Waitress very help about ingredients, my wife has a chilli allergy. Sat in the sun watching the busy local market.

While taking part in a mystery picnic a clue lead us to the Harp Lane Deli. Whilst there we decided to stop and have some tea and a dessert. The service was second to none, the lady who served us was wonderful to chat to and so friendly it really made our visit. I ordered earl grey tea and a Portuguese tart which was fresh out the oven. Food and tea were both wonderful we enjoyed sitting outside over looking the local produce market. Inside the deli was a wide range of food items to purchase, i took more desserts home with me as they were that nice. I would highly recommend this wonderful little deli to anyone.

Went for lunch today . Absolutely the worst lunch we’ve had in years. The Stilton tart was so stale, tasteless and dry is should have been thrown in the bin. The “ salad” which accompanied my awful tart consisted of a very vinegary carrot concoction and there was also a very mustardy thing what may have been grated turnip. The whole lot was disgusting. My partner had the same tart, and his was accompanied by a dollop of puy lentils plus a dollop of tasteless potatoes. These dishes cost £11.50 each! So in my opinion avoid this place . Highly over priced rubbish. Definitely not recommended.

We holiday in Shropshire annually and visit Ludlow frequently whilst there. Had coffee and cake at Harp Lane Deli previously and found it good. However last week we were terribly disappointed when having ordered coffee and a slice of cake, what we were served was coffee and half a slice of cake. Yes, that’s right, the cake at £4.50 a slice as display on the counter had very carefully been cut in half thus making it £9.00 per slice in real terms. Quite extraordinary.

A little gem of a place hidden in Ludlow. The food is delicious and a plentiful selection of drinks. The service is so so friendly and very attentive. I give credit to the manager Steve. What a lovely chap and I must say very dishy too!!!!! He should definitely be on the menu!!! Great place to try.

Had an impromptu lunch here which was very tasty. Service was really friendly and efficient and the food (soup and the stilton tart) washed down with a Ludlow ale was delicious.

Super deli with great range of Italian and French fennel salami/saucisson. Delicious homemade quiche and marmalade/chocolate Frangipan

Poor service and rude staff. Will not be going back menu unclear and prise any information from staff

A day in Ludlow and time for a light lunch. Wanting to avoid the staple diet of chips with everything, this looked attractive. We chose to sit inside and made our way up the slightly hazardous staircase to a delightful small upper room. The menu was not extensive but made up from a variety of local produce, imaginatively presented, and a full range of hot and cold drinks. There was plenty there to catch the eye and the appetite, including local pies and delightful salads. The sourdough and olive oil was perfect with a plate of very tasty olives. A super light lunch, pleasant staff and very welcoming.

Sprinkling of rain and no seating inside but it was warm enough to sit out in shirt sleeves, under an umbrella. Café is situated at one end of the market so good atmosphere and a great spot to watch the world go by. Lots of choice; sweet and savoury. One of my friends had a delicious pie, packed with pork. Two of us had Pastéis de nata, one with raspberry, I think it was raspberry! I've seen a review quibbling about the price of these but they are a world away from the supermarket version, the best I've tasted. The unfortunate problem for TA and more importantly for businesses, is that a single reviewer can bring a rating down due to the issues they have in life. JuliaJ374, nobody cares that you are a Vegan; just look at all the lovely food on display, buy some of it and enjoy it. We'll be back here soon for sure.

Wonderful little spot for a late lunch today. Lovely food with great flavour made all the more delicious by perfect, friendly service. Thank you for working so hard on a Sunday, much appreciated

I popped in needing a light snack/sandwich after a hefty dog walk. Asked if they could make a vegan sandwich and the girl behind the counter said they don’t make sandwiches. Then I asked if they were able to cobble something vegan together, as I eyed all the delicious looking salads before me. Flatly told me they have nothing vegan. Very strange since I saw masses of bread, salad and hummus on display. Shame, as I’m local to the area and would have liked to frequent regularly. I do hope they address this in future as it’s really not hard to be accommodating!

Quality of food was good. Staff were all very friendly and attentive. Made for an effortless and pleasant lunch stop, which is exactly what we were after.

wonderful range of goodies and we enjoyed some of it, including enormous with great flavour. many other pastries available.

Wow. Fantastic lunch of cheese and onion quiche and a ham and cheese tart both with excellent salads of coleslaw, carrot and ginger and remoulade. We'll worth a stop.

Visited on Saturday with a friend. Managed to do some shuffling with some very nice people and got a table outside in the sun. We asked for some nibbles and and bottle of red All the food was lovely and the red was very nice....

Lovely find with a sunny seating area when the clouds had a break. Thoroughly enjoyed the food served by this superb deli. My good Lady had the carmelised cheese and onion tartlet with salad washed down with a glass of Pinot grigio I sampled the...

Small delicatessen and café, with space to sit upstairs or outside. Small, but very tempting, selection of pastries and good coffee. The delicatessen was packed full with an inspired selection of foods.

Since this deli is under new ownership it is most excellent from the beautiful fresh sourdough loaves to the deli salads, cakes,coffee and Italian chocolates to name a few things I have had the pleasure of. It is an absolute must visit when in Ludlow....

Nice spot, ok coffee but far too expensive. Paid over £3 for a tiny pastel del nata - about £1.50 a bite. Prefer somewhere good value for money, sorry.

Firstly, the staff who work here are extremely polite and accommodating. They treated us like regulars even though it was our first time visiting. The food was delicious. We had sausage rolls, quiche, soup and salads and we all enjoyed everything. Will definitely come back...

Gorgeous place, lovely staff and the food and coffee were fantastic. Beautiful Christmas decorations too

We only stopped by for a Prosecco to sit in the sun but the food looked good and it was a nice spot to watch Ludlow life walking by and the locals packing up the market on the square. Very pleasant owners.

The gentleman that served us had excellent customer service and made us feel very welcome. Delicious food we had a Bombay roll and scotch egg. Love the fact you can choose two salads all delicious. Can also highly recommend the raspberry custard tart. Will definitely...

This is a lovely deli with a good range of food, especially for me in the Spanish department. The staff are ridiculously friendly and fun. On our second visit we had a drink sitting outside and this was good too.

A small continental style deli just of the main square at Ludlow with a small outside seating area are drinks food. No inside seating. The menu was a limited menu limited to mainly deli salad based menu. The food quality was excellent, though I felt...

Menu not too extensive but gives plenty of variety. Chose the tartlet with a choice of two salads and a Portuguese custard tart which was enough for a midday snack for two. The Sicilian red was delicious and the coffees were on point. Would definitely...

Lovely setting overlooking the square and view of the castle. Had a lovely lunch there with a nice tart and salad, friendly service and was very fast and good value too. All round a good lunch visit.

Stumbled across this super deli while walking around Ludlow. As we sat outside waiting for our drinks, the owner was approached by a young man with free samples of local jams. I overheard the conversation and was intrigued by the story of his start-up during...

What can I say? You’ve been busy all day and that’s a bad thing? I just wish if you couldn’t be bothered you should have said before we paid for lovely tea for two served without a smile, not hot with a film on top...

It's a nice deli in foodie Ludlow so the stuff is all lovely lovely - and a bit on the pricey side as you might expect. I bought quite a bit here, but although the staff didn't exactly do anything wrong, I was left with...

The deli is small so in these pandemic times expect to queue, but if you do, the custard tarts and other treats inside will make it worth your time and effort.

Lucinda swiftly served my coffee precisely as requested... and it tasted good... ensuring that I also bought a lovely piece of cheese from the deli... I'll be back...

What a silly review - to give an establishment one star because they were overwhelmed in these tricky times on a busy Saturday is just not fair - people are so impatient with small venues - they want the charm of a little place with...

Attempted visit on a warm Saturday afternoon. Beautiful place filled with lovely looking edibles. Sadly after queuing for some time to go in, the place was massively let down by the service provided. Not only was it glacially slow, we were met with a very...

A beautiful shop in the centre of ludlow, warm and cosy atmosphere. Lovley and polite staff. Highly recommend place to visit in Ludlow.

When in Ludlow you must visit this small well stocked deli. Order a coffee and just sit and take in the Ludlow atmosphere. This is the place to buy cheese and the coffee is suoerb. I am no coffee connoisseur but their coffee really is...

As we were passing we bought a couple of Portuguese custard tarts to eat later but as they were still warm we couldn't resist and ate them outside in the sunshine! They were truly delicious and the most authentic ones that I have tasted in...

Whilst wandering around Ludlow we decided to stop here for a coffee and were so glad we did! It was probably the best flat white I've had and the American was great too. As for the Portuguese tart and gluten free Brownie, Yum!!! Well worth...

We stopped here for a little coffee. The coffee was really good, and so was the Pastel de Nata. There is also seating outside.

Lovely Deli, smells divine, we just did some browsing today but would come back and have a cuppa next time we are in Ludlow.

My daughter & I arrived just in time for a morning beverage in Ludlow. She had recommended the delicious hot chocolate from this lovely deli, so how could I resist? Also whilst we were being served, we spotted the Portuguese custard tarts on top of...

Even though the address is Church Street, the Harp Lane Deli actually fronts onto Castle Square, with Church St one side and Harp Lane the other. It carries an impressive range of cheeses, pate and other deli staples. They also serve hot drinks and their...

We sought this place out having read good reviews about the quality of the coffee. May be it was an off day but the coffee was decidedly average in our opinion. We would not go back as the coffee was not anything special and the...

Stopped by for coffee and probably the best custard tarts I've ever eaten. Wholeheartedly recommended!

We're here on holiday from Australia and while in Britain it's been difficult to find coffee that's fit to drink. Generally speaking I'd suggest not trying and drinking tea instead while you're here except for this place where they really do know how to make a good cup of coffee.

Perfect for a coffee break, with portuguese custard tart, if you know what's good for you, inside or outside from where to take in the bustling market.

This deli makes delicious food to take away. Also excellent coffee. You can sit outside and people watch as you are right on the main market square. Nice staff too.

Pop in for coffee during my visit to ludlow, great little place stunning produces and great coffee. Got my self a nice little hamper full of goodies too.

Not friendly staff, went in ordered 2 coffees, then asked if there was a toilet, was told to use the Castle toilets! Thought if you served food there should be a toilet, so didn't order any food. The coffee was average. Wouldn't return.

Una pequeña delicatessen que venden todo tipo de cosas, se especializa en productos de Portugal. Hay una mesa de estrecho en la parte delantera de la tienda, con una gran vista del Mercado de ludlow en los cuales puedes beber su café increíble y realmente te recomendamos tomar una taza y también una de sus tartas de crema pastelera que son portugueses deliciosos. No puedo hablar lo suficiente sobre el café, aunque es muy rico y lleno de sabores pero sin amargura, también a un precio razonable de 2 libras. 50 por un café con leche. Entiendo que el café es tostado semanal por José y, también hoy, el Deli inusualmente también tiene el agua a la temperatura perfecta en su máquina para que la taza de café perfecta sin la quema. Perfecto y vale la pena un coche sólo para tomar un café y tarta de natillas.

I love buying local and you don't get more local than a deli. Situated on the market square, they have a huge selection of all things deli. Try the hot chocolate, it's fantastic!

Como local de Ludlow regularmente en arpa Lane Deli para tomar un café o a comprar queso y otros condimentos y elegir entre su amplia variedad de salsas y encurtidos.

I went in this Deli for a couple of things and they were easy to get hold of and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Prices were a bit more than you would pay in any other shop but you get some great items

Fuimos aquí para conseguir una rápida taza de café y un té propiamente dicho. Acabó comprando una maravillosa variedad de delicias para nosotros y como regalos de navidad para nuestras familias.

Called in yesterday while in Ludlow for a mooch. Lots of great items and will be visiting again for Christmas presents/gifts

Este lugar vale la pena por la caza como a la selección de la comida disponible es amplio, aunque un poco caro precio

Just wanted a coffee and found that the deli had Pastéis de Nata which is favorite of ours. If you have never been to Portugal, you may not know what they are, but you should try them. The sun was shining, and all was well with the world.

This deli has a lovely feel, helped by the friendly, welcoming owners. The display is very enticing and the coffee and Portuguese egg tarts are excellent.

Do not miss this tiny but perfectly formed deli. Great range of cheese and deli items plus the best coffee in town .Strongly recommended are the individual cake/pastry which are superb

Lovely coffee break after a long walk around Ludlow. My favourite place for a coffee in Ludlow. Great coffee. Great Deli with lovely range of local fresh items. Thank you from Abbey Road Coffee of Malvern!

Beautiful little deli in the heart of Ludlow by the market square. Staff very friendly, wonderful cheeses in the counter and some really interesting food throughout. Lovely to see a shop with great food throughout, you get the impression every single item has been very carefully chosen, rather than filled with gift or local knick knacks.

Best coffee in Town , delightful staff , and an absolute treasure trove .A must for anyone searching out local and exceptional delights .I visit this wonderful deli weekly and have never been disappointed.The Olive's are simply the best!

Fantastic deli. Top quality barista, great, friendly service. And the little custard tarts, make sure you get one of those!

I stepped out of the rain into Harp Lane Deli, in the heart of Ludlow, having admired it's pretty shop front. It's small inside, so there isn't much space for many people to mill about and browse their shelves of deli items. But the cramped space didn't bother me, as it's a little gem of a place, especially at Xmas when their decorations are up, and the seating bar is lined with little xmas puddings.I only had time for coffee, so I sat at the tiny bar at the window, while the staff carried on dealing with inventory issues. My double espresso macchiato had a rich dark crema, chocolatey notes, and the right amount of milk foam. I didn't detect any tinny bitter notes, and it was so good I didn't need sugar.I'd tried a few cafes in the vicinity, and I think this must be the best coffee in Ludlow. Can't wait to return and try the food!

Our regular Saturday morning shopping treat. Fantastic produce and they do the best coffee! Always a joy to visit with the best people working there. A real gem.

Called in as I have seen some of the foods they do on facebook...we had coffee and cake and loved it. Trendy and stylish and such a selection of deli items

Cannot rate this place highly enough. It is my local place where I know I can get a great coffee. Gorgeous Portugese Tarts are a must. Snacks at lunchtime. Attentive and very friendly team who are proud of the food they sell! Suppers in the evening for small parties, but you have to book.

Oddly, Ludlow does not offer a good coffee shop. Maybe I missed it, but after trying many places I couldn't find anywhere that seemed to offer that true, cared about, passionate coffee shop. Anyway, just visited this deli and saw they stocked coffee, couldn't see a roast date on the packets but it enticed me to buy anyway. Then when paying I saw they make coffee there, asked for an espresso to be told it was an espresso of the very beans I was buying. Bam, a great tasting and smelling espresso. Okay it might not be the best coffee shop in UK but if you're in Ludlow and you want an espresso that tastes like it should(!) then head to Harp Lane Deli. Great staff, great produce, and they care about what they do. I wish it was local to me!

Definitely more of a delicatessen with coffee than a cafe. It does however have a small space inside and one table outside at which you can perch/sit to drink the best coffee in Ludlow. The excellently kept cheese and stock of delicatessen staples (and some you may not be familiar with) are of the best quality but also with great packaging. The staff really know their products inside out and are able to give you expert advice about everything they sell . . . while you drink that excellent coffee!

This tiny deli and coffee shop is a true gem and makes up for the Disney food centre where they sell expensive food trash masquerading as desirable deli delights. Now Harp Lane is the business, proper quality foodstuffs that you would actually use and delicious coffee and tea, with tasty (and admittedly ubiquitous) Portuguese tarts and other delicious comestibles. Take time to sit outside and people watch with a drink and a nibble.

A lovely deli and café overlooking the market place and narrow streets in the heart of Ludlow. Friendly staff and a wide selection of cakes and savoury snacks to accompany the delicious coffee. If it fine there is also seating outside to watch the world go by. The home made Portugese custard tarts with melt in the mouth flavour one is not enough.