The Coffee House in Lichfield

Totally lacked atmosphere and warmth. There was no background music or even chatter. I could hear a couple in the kitchen discussing a member of staff which was poor and then I’m assuming the poor girl was having a review of her work to date in the cafe with customers all around. The coffee was mediocre and the sandwich was lacking in chicken. Really disappointed and wouldn’t return.

Always enjoy eating here as the Tuna Mayonnaise sandwiches are beautifully tasty. I would say their sandwiches are the best tasting in Lichfield. Also, the hot chocolate drinks are divine, especially now the weather is getting colder. The staff are friendly too. Thumbs up from a happy customer.

Conveniently, this coffee shop is central and two doors away from the Samuel Johnson Museum. After a long train journey, I was greeted by very friendly staff, who advised me on my choice of toastie and coffee. The ham and cheese toastie and the hot drink recharged my batteries; was kind to my pocket, and got me ready for the four floor museum two doors away. A good choice!

The staff are very friendly is the only good point. The food was not good enough the cheese was tasteless on our toasties and the tea quality was poor. This food quality has dropped significantly from our last visit it seemed cheaper and therefore we will not return.

We have always wanted to try this place, but it is always busy! Has we were passing very early today, we took the opportunity to go in and wasn’t disappointed! Staff were extremely friendly and made us feel very welcome. We knew what we wanted to drink, and we were offered a tea cake which we wouldn’t have thought about. The cappuccino was very nice and the tea cake was very nice and fresh. I think the prices were reasonable too, the decor and seating were very comfortable. I now know why it is so busy!!!!

Fabulous clean coffee shop, lovely decor. Such a welcoming team. The best toastie ever and they do my coffee just how I like it. Perfect. Thank you

A lovely small cooffee house with delicious and fresh cakes etc. And very friendly and helpful staff. Drinks are delivered to your table.

Very competitively priced , friendly and tasty! Nice comfy seating and a quick service - our go to coffee shop in Lichfield.

We wanted to grab some lunch and noticed this little place that offered food at a reasonable price. Ordered a tuna melt toastie and a chicken tikka toastie and both were served with a salad garnish & 2 cappuccinos. The food and drinks were lovely. We seemed to wait a while for the drinks but overall was a lovely lunch and would visit again.

My wife and I called in today for a coffee. Whilst there, after viewing the menu we decided to order a sandwich. What a splendid place to enjoy coffee and a sandwich. The staff are lovely people. Those ladies couldn't do enough for us. We'll definitely be calling again for coffee and lunch. I have no qualms about giving this place five stars.

This is a fabulous coffee shop, awesome coffee, great food, wonderful people, a lovely clean environment. What more could you ask for.

Fabulous coffee and food in beautiful surroundings, fabulous staff. This coffee shop is a little gem in the centre of Lichfield.

A random choice on a wet Saturday brought us here but worth it. We sat in the rear part which is very brightly decorated making it different to your standard chain coffee shop. Not a large amount of cakes on offer but a nice Portuguese tart was on offer along with good coffee. As mentioned by others, cash only.

We had tried this cafe a while ago but were told that it was cash only, so planned to try again later. This we did - today. Ample supplies of cake were visible at the counter, but no scones, or any hint at savoury food. Asking an assistant if savoury food was available, a menu was instantly handed to me. These had not been visible earlier and it immediately became clear that any customer being handed these at the counter would delay things for other customers. Perhaps we should collect these, sit down, then order? That said, there were a good number of sandwiches and toasties available. All reasonably priced. Decaffeinated tea available. We chose cheese and ham toasties, one on white, the other on brown. We did ask if there was a wait for food, told there was not. No worry, no problem. On their arrival, side salad was found and it was delicious. We exchanged one white for brown and both agreed that the brown toasted sandwich was great. The quality of ham inside the sandwich was outstanding. Off the bone, no preservatives in sight. Thank you. But - other customers arriving after us received their toasted sandwiches earlier than we did; we were told that our order had only gone in '10 minutes ago' after we had been seated for 20 minutes... Toilets all as they should be. Loyalty card in place. Clean and tidy - tables cleared smartly after customers' departure. We may visit again for the delicious ham and cheese toastie and be ready for the very homely approach to business held by the friendly staff.

I love the coffee house it is so cute and cozy, the staff have lovely attitudes and amazing service. I love coming here and the cakes and drinks are delightful

I have only used The Coffee House for a quick drink. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. Drinks are prepared to individual tastes and the staff are willing to further adapt them after serving if they are not to taste. They make me a perfect hot chocolate every time. There are a selection of coffees which again, are prepared according to taste. The cafe is bright and spacious with comfy seating.

Just off the market square, very convenient. Went at about 1215 on a busy Saturday for a coffee and sandwich. Place was busy but I managed to find a seat, quick service , pleasant staff and the premises are very clean and well lit. One assistant made a special effort to clean my table as I sat down ,she and the other lady were friendly and kept smiling despite all they had to do. Coffee and sandwich were both good and prices were very reasonable. List of snacks and lunches posted outside the cafe, fair range available but I prefer places that do a few meals and do them well, to others that ‘stretch ‘ themselves too far. My first visit, I shall be back 😎

Here many times with friends - always excellent service and relaxed atmosphere - steps to get up but once in you feel welcome and ready fro some excellent coffee or chicolate

First class from entering to leaving, a lunch stop and a warm drink on a wet cold morning. Looking for a comfy calm environment whilst waiting for our dog who was undergoing surgery at the vets Greeted as soon as we entered the warm room, smell of fresh coffee and lovely food....plenty of space between tables, comfy chairs too. Staff were delightful, attentive, polite and obviously all got on together, it was a welcome change from most chains! Made us feel so special and important as customers, taking us back to where customer service was always paramount. Ordered a couple of toasties, coffee and a hot chocolate. Quick service but not rushed. Accidentally, one of the toasties came without its ham... Golly! They couldn't have been more apologetic, offered to make another straight away, refilled my hot chocolate for free (and boy! The hot chocolate is one of the best I've had) and just couldn't apologise enough We didn't mind at all, we both loved what we had. It was fresh, tasty, hot, dressed side salad and we were so impressed by the whole experience. "This was the best mistake we've ever had!" I said as we left. Ladies, it was an absolute delight and the way you conduct yourselves and your business was so lovely. THANK YOU for treating us with kindness and warmth, for great food and the best Hot Chocolate ever 😘

Me and my girlfriend decided to go for a coffee and instead of going to the usual places, we decided to go here.My girlfriend had a latte and I have a mocha which we both enjoyed a lot and we liked the cafe and its character especially the colour seats.Unfortunately it doesn't take cards, however you like quaint and independent coffee houses when you visit Lichfield, then consider this place

Visited for coffee yesterday. Coffee was as good as ever. We had a cake too but the selection was very limited. We ended up with a Cinnamon Danish which was very good.Our only complaint was that I had to go down the road to a bank for cash. The Coffee House has not yet caught up with the cashless society.

I come into here for a caramel latte nearly everyday. I’m autistic and have a few other problems and find communicating and going out on my own hard, but for some reason from day 1 when the coffee house first opened I’ve loved it and find it calms me down, I can just sit in there and have a piece of mind to myself. The staff are wonderful nothing is trouble to them always helpful and welcoming and as for the coffee, superb! I hope you never close down, you are all great! Thankyou

Visited 17-04-19, very clean tidy place, very friendly ladies and probably the best latte I have ever had. Toasted tea cake done to perfection not mean with the butter. Very relaxing comfortable environment will visit again. Many thanks.

Very friendly staff with good coffee and cakes - and daily newspapers.Reasonably priced with a 'brownie point' scheme.

A lovely cafe. Friendly staff. Excellent coffee and lemon drizzle cake was delicious .will be going back again

Decent sandwiches and drinks for a quick lunch. Does not accept card payments and this wasn't prominently displayed. We visited at 2:30pm and they ran out of food shortly after. £23 for three teas, two ham salad sandwiches and a toastie

Came in on the 20/02 /19 went to the servise deck to order two peaple in frount of myself they were staff members as they signed a visitors book . The staff member behind the desk completely took no notice of me I towered over the top of the two staff members in frount as I am 6ft tall. To my way of thinking your staff need more training . I work in retail and consider all my customer . every on of your customer should be given100% .Lichfield over all can not be complacent what ever retail shop you are in my advice train your staff or you will loss customer you can not relay on your locals .

I always enjoy coming here, the staff are friendly and accommodating. Not so commercial and impersonal like the chains. I just wish that they opened a little earlier in the mornings.

Called for a sandwich and coffee on a Sunday lunchtime.

My daughter and I enjoyed a lovely refreshment stop at The Coffee House. The staff are friendly and the seating is comfortable. My cappuccino was lovely and creamy and my daughter enjoyed a soft drink. Relaxing environment. Lovely location.

We live near Lichfield and are regular visitors to this Coffee Shop, where they also do very tasty cakes.

This is a coffee shop of choice in Lichfield and there are plenty to chose from. Very generous Coffee and Cake portions, lovely leather Chesterfield sofas and a nice quite atmosphere

Great little coffee shop with a nice atmos. Cheerful friendly staff and service with a good selection of cakes and coffee better than any of the biggies. See you soon guys.

I found this little coffee shop by chance on a day out to Lichfield, and I must say it's impressive. It has a cosy, friendly atmosphere and looks out onto a church within the city centre. The coffee is some of the finest I've tasted (and I'm fussy about coffee!) and Danish pastries are very fresh too. There is free wifi as well as daily papers to browse, I didn't feel hurried through, like you do in some places! This is becoming a favourite coffee shop for me, somewhere I feel welcomed, accepted & safe. Thank you for being kind to me.

Regularly have a coffee - and try and resist their cakes! - when in the city. Great service, good value and the daily papers.

Always a pleasant place to call in. Nice coffee and sandwiches. Nice staff and always good to see Clive Simon & Sylvia. PS, would be nice to welcome our four legged friends though, catching on in Lichfield and boosts business.

Cosy setting. Good Roasted Coffee. Staff are very friendly. Clean and Tidy. Clean toilets. Worth a visit. Highly Recommended.

Often pop in to this coffee shop when in Lichfield. Good service with good coffee, cakes and the daily papers. Some sofas to relax in.

Nos fuimos por la oportunidad de salir de la lluvia. Chocolate caliente era precioso. Era muy pequeño, pero nos dieron una mesa de inmediato y el servicio fue muy rápido. Precios razonables. Tuvimos bebidas, así que no sé acerca de la comida, pero tenía buena pinta.

Hay un gran número de cafeterías en Lichfield, pero puedo confirmar que, como alguien que vive en la ciudad, el café es el mejor. Siempre estoy asegurada una cálida bienvenida y el café recién hecho y de buena calidad. El alojamiento es cómodo y está impecablemente limpio. Es justo lo que una cafetería como debe ser y lo único que lamento es que no tengo más oportunidades para pagarles una visita.

Este café está situado en el centro de la ciudad casi al lado de la casa de Samuel Johnson y vale la pena visitar. El café es excelente, como los pasteles. Como su nombre indica, es una casa de café, así que no lo volvería a elegir para las comidas. El lugar es limpio, acogedor y cómodo, y el personal es encantador. Los precios son muy razonables y uno puede ver por qué está ocupado.

This is a little gem of a coffee house.They have everything as it should be.Warm welcome, lovely decor, comfy seats, nice staff, great food, best customer service. The main thing fabulous coffee in nice large cups and not overpriced like some shops with there tiny cups!I have one problem, it's always busy, can't always get a seat, please get a bigger premises in Lichfield, what about the empty estate agents on the corner of Bird Street/Bore st. Keep everything the same but bigger.Well done.

I wasn't sure about this place from the outside but it's much better once you are inside, both had a coffee and cake which were good and reasonably priced, service was good, in general everything about it is good but not fantastic, you could do a lot worse, much better than the big chains

Had coffee and cake here. We sat in some big chairs that look out of the window. The cafe has a cozy feel, there are big chairs and comfy settees

In Lichfield for some shopping/browsing. Visited this Coffee Hose for the first time. Pleasant and comfortable

An independent coffee shop with pleasant seating areas and lovely well priced coffee. I also tried the hob nob cake which was just slightly dry, but still enjoyable. Very pleasant staff and a lovely clean loo. Very relaxing atmosphere, this was a weekday visit and the coffee shop was not too crowded. Would visit again.

Friendly, convenient, nice choice of coffee and food ideally placed in the centre of the city close to Samuel Johnson museum and the cathedral.

Nipped in this week with my mum, and had a decent pot of tea, and a slice of "Bakewell cake". Guess what it tasted like, yes, it was pretty true.Tea was okay, and the service was pretty good too.Mum not steady on her legs anymore, but the access is pretty good, with smooth slopes inside, and a decent hand rail outside the front door. Like that. Good to spend a bit of decent quality time with me mum..

A busy Friday morning we were looking for a place to have a coffee and went into the coffee house. Really friendly welcome, owner found us a table and served us with delicious coffee. Will definitely visit again

They claim the best coffee in Lichfield but for me the best coffee I have had in two months in the UK and they do a FLAT WHITE. They also indicate having served over 100,000 coffees so they have the art down very well. For non coffee drinkers I recommend the lemon tea. It is not a dining establishment but rather tea/ coffee and cakes. The coffee is backed by cheery friendly service with lots of local tips if you are interested. Only downside is that seating is limited.

Great independent coffee shop in Lichfield city centre. I honestly believe that they serve the best coffee in Lichfield, probably the best for miles around! Excellent cake too! Highly recommended.

Situated just round the corner from Samuel Johnson's house, so perfect for a refreshing cup of coffee after climbing all those stairs.

Stopped here for a drink and enjoyed the peaceful and comfortable surroundings and very tasty coffee.

Looking for an independent coffee shop in Lichfield I found this lovely cafe right in the centre of the town. My friend and I ordered latte and a flat white. Although the coffee shop is quite small it is very comfortable and offers different seating arrangements. The staff are exceptionally friendly and bring the coffee to your table. We were both very impressed with our lovely coffee. Stayed hot whilst we were chatting. Often I find that coffee from a lot of places goes cold very quickly. We both used the bathroom facility which was very modern and spotlessly.Next time we go back to Lichfield we will certainly use this cafe again and have our coffee with some of the delicious looking cakes. Much prefer places like this than Costas or Starbucks!

This is a lovely cafe, very friendly and very well situated. The facilities are good and very clean. Great cake!

I visited on a very wet rainy day with my 2 sons. Their milkshakes were gratefully received as was my very large hot chocolate. Staff were more than helpful even managing to find me a phone charge to borrow while we dried out.I'll certainly return again soon with or without the children.

Always friendly service with excellent products; good value with the daily papers available to read.

I have visited this coffee shop many times with friends and on my own. The staff are always very friendly (it's a family run coffee shop)The coffee and home made cakes are gorgeous, I have also had lunch there, plenty of things on the menu to suit everyone. You can sit and enjoy your food and no one turns an eyelid if you spend a lot of time there chatting to friends. It's right in the centre of Lichfield with easy access to all the other attractions.

Very popular venue, mainly for couples and solo travellers. Good choice of coffe, tea and cakes. Friendly service.

Visited the Coffee House this afternoon with my elderly father and paid for coffees and sandwiches. The drinks arrived and we waited for the food. Unfortunately it didn't arrive and when we enquired, it seems the order had been overlooked. Since we had run out of time and had to return to the car, I cancelled the food order and requested my money back. With barely an apology, I was returned the exact £8.75 for the missing sandwiches. Mistakes happen, but customer service is about how you put things right. Very poor.

Always a great cup of coffee and friendly service. Newspapers available and a range of seating. Only small so can get crowded at peak times.

A comfortable and welcoming coffee house. The service was cheerful and prompt and the coffee was very good. There was a good variety of pastries and cakes - well worth a visit - go and enjoy !!!

Lovely coffee and hot chocolate. We both enjoyed the relaxation. Best in Lichfield and the staff are friendly. However, really disappointed to see staff with Morrison's cakes under the counter filling up their cake stands and charging customers double in price. I would not buy cakes or biscuits from here again with my coffee.

Very good service. Nothing is to much trouble. Sandwiches great, made to order. Very good coffee. Here the customer is king. One down side, they don't accept debit cards so have cash ready although a ATMOSPHERE is less than a minute walk. They don't mind waiting whilst you go and get cash. A truly unique little gem

I first visited when they had not long opened and was disappointed with the quality of the coffee, so along with one of my granddaughters I gave it a second try.Mid morning and the cake display was 90% empty and looked pretty dreadful.The hot chocolate was powdery and the cappuccino weak.Would we go back, no.

The lattes and cappuccinos at this cafe are probably the best in Lichfield. The cups are a good size and my family from Preston in Lancashire like to come here when they visit.

On entering at 2:20 pm approx we were informed food service wood finish at 2:30 pm. Our first order could not be provided as they had run out of quiche, another customer was also unable to get their order (run out of baked potato + other items). Our 2nd order for sandwiches & tea was successful and the quality was excellent. Unfortunately this was spoiled by the waitress sweeping floors very briskly. Even to the extent that customers were lifting their feet up to accommodate the brush.

We went here on a Saturday afternoon at around 3pm. They had almost nothing available and when we actually found something they had I can't say it was worth the wait. We ordered two chicken sandwiches, which were made using normal thin sliced bread from the supermarket, hardly any chicken and salad dressed with oil so the sandwich just tasted of oil, which was not nice at all. Nothing on the side, not even a few crisps and charged £4.25! No atmosphere at all, they were playing a football match! There are a number of really nice cafes in Lichfield. No idea how this one is still in business!

On a cold late Autumn afternoon, this is an excellent place to have coffee. It has good coffee, big comfortable chairs, wi-fi and is quiet and relaxing. Surfing the net in a warm comfortable place...what could be more pleasant. Front seats overlooking Lichfield's historic Market Place.

A cozy coffee shop, love the seats in the window, you can watch the world go by. Toasties good, coffee ok. Cake lovely. Very very clean and well cared for.

First visit here but not our last. We enjoyed freshly made toasties and Tea and orange juice which were bought to our nosey seat in the window so we could people watch as well! We ordered sise salad with each but would only have one betwen us in future as they were very generous. We finished with a couple of pieces of homemade almond cake which was delicious.The staff were very friendly and the place was spotless. One suggestion would be to have laptrays for the window seats so you don't have to juggle plates on laps, that would be the icing on the cake......

We often stop by at The Coffee House - the staff are always welcoming and friendly. The coffee and teas are fairly standard but its the atmosphere and location that do it. Really pleased this coffee shop is doing so well with lots of nearby competition - I would chose this one every time :)

We found this lovely coffee shop by accident and had a rather delightful cappuccino each. A great way to spend 1/2 hour or so and would come back again.

I work in Lichfield and going into the coffee house before work is a must .you always get a good welcome the coffee is the best in town. And the cakes are great to. The staff are so friendly it gives you a family feeling .the surroundings are great and there are papers to read to brill

Grabbed a quick morning coffee and have to give this place some praise as it's such a lovely coffee shop, it's quirky old and modern styles really bring this place to life

Based right on the edge of the Market Square in Lichfield, it is perfectly placed for a pleasant break from the bustle you can get on a Saturday afternoon. Service, food, atmosphere comes upto scratch

We visited Lichfield for the food festival with our 11month old daughter. Although The Coffee Shop looked full, there was lots more room at the back with really comfy seats, with staff and customers alike going out of their way to find us somewhere to sit. We shared a selection of wonderful toasties, salads and delicious homemade cakes as well as huge glasses of coffee/milkshakes that put well-known coffeehouse chains to shame. Our baby felt really at home especially in the very comfortable highchairs and our whole lunch experience was a breath of fresh air compared to some recent child-unfriendly places we have visited. Will definitely come back here whenever we're in Lichfield.

This is an extremely pleasant space to have a reviving coffee, a mid morning recharge, light lunch or afternoon break.Do not be put off from what appears to be the size of the establishment from the outside. There is seating at the front of the coffee house, then a serving counter and then at the rear a lovely lounge area. In the lounge area you'll find comfy seating and coffee tables.It is what it says on the label, primarily a coffee house but serves teas and other soft drinks. Along with these go snacks, light lunches and afternoon teas(homemade cakes). Everything is well presented and from what I've tried tasty with it. This is not a fast food establishment, salads, sandwiches, baguettes etc will be made to order. You can linger over your coffee a while whilst having a look at the days papers that are available or connecting to the free wi-fi!They have high chairs for those of you with small children, though there isn't a lot of space for prams and buggies. Unfortunately because of the height of the shop floor(much of the area has listed buildings), there are a few steps at the entrance, so for wheelchairs it is inaccessible.It definitely makes a change from all the "chain" coffee establishments.

Great staff, clean and comfortable premises, very welcoming.We often visit Lichfield at the weekend and this place has become a "must visit" coffee shop, with its delicious coffee and cakes and great staff, plus Sunday papers to read while no-one pesters you!

My boyfriend introduced me to the coffee house last week as its his new favourite place. I had a very nice cappuccino and felt at home sitting by the window people watching. I didn't eat there but the cakes looked good. I would highly recommend it if you are visiting Lichfield.

We come to The Coffee House regularly and always have a lovely welcome! Nice, relaxing atmosphere and the best coffee!

This is a really lovely coffee shop. I recommend the homemade cakes. I had a slice of coffee & walnut cake with a lovely caramel latte. The staff are really friendly would definitely recommend you give it a try

Discovered it soon after it opened and have been back regularly since. Lovely coffee, homemade cakes and biscuits are lovely

We were in Lichfield on a very cold day and found this little gem of a coffee shop. The staff were very very helpful and friendly. The place was warm and comfortable and had Wifi access available.