The Cottage Cafe and Cakery in Shropshire

Popped in and was very pleased. Great service, cake and coffee!! Throughly lovely people and a pleasant atmosphere. Would visit again.

Popped in for coffee and cake, seated outside in the sun and enjoyed . Staff very friendly and polite … really enjoyed it will go back and have lunch there …

Lovely environment and friendly staff but we sat outside and the food was brought out before the cutlery which was a long time coming so our lunch was going cold. I only had beans on toast but the portion of beans was so small it was hardly worth a quarter of the price paid for it. I had to go to the Spa shop and buy a chocolate bar as I was still hungry when we left. My companion's scrambled egg was a much better sized portion but lacked seasoning. I am sorry but here are better places to eat in Ludlow! We won't return.

Needed a coffee stop and found this dog friendly gem by chance. Busy but welcoming,ample space and fabulous clean toilets(always a bonus). Had 2 large cappuccinos a toasted teacake and a cheese and tomato toastie. Good quality food and served quickly. Well worth a visit

We stumbled across this little gem, tucked away down a passageway. we are so happy that we did. Everything about this Cakery is first class. From helpful, friendly staff, to cakes to die for. Though for us the hot chocolate was the real masterpiece . the best we have ever had. The staff/owner really seem to appreciate and understand their customers. Gluten free cakes for my wife, Dog friendly for our pooch, free Wi-fi for those who can't put their phone down, plenty of space inside and out. Perfect!!

We happened upon The Cottage when we were looking for somewhere for lunch which was dog friendly. We were made very welcome with our dog and the ladies were very friendly. The coffee was excellent- and we’ve ha a lot of coffee! Really good jacket potatoes, fresh salad, delicious panini. Highly recommend.

Nice tucked away location with outside seating.Coffee was very nice. Flat white looked and tasted the same as a cappuccino, but that is fairly normal for most placed. As a generic milky coffee, it was good.Cakes were ok.Staff were pleasant. Service was unrushed.

I was in Ludlow on Monday 14 around 2pm when I saw a sign on the street promoting this establishment as a "gem" and that turned out to be a fair comment!! I had a very tasty tuna sandwich and a lovely coffee, both reasonably priced.. The cafe is very clean - cleansing and social distancing measures were very reassuring. Only downside was that I couldn't get a table outside as so many people were already enjoying their food out on the patio, but that is a very minor quibble. I can most definitely recommend the Cottage Cafe to anyone visiting Ludlow.

Out of the way, down a ginnel off the main road, this is a busy and welcoming place. Cheerfully efficient staff delivering freshly prepared reasonably priced food pretty fast. No airs or graces. Not our favourite place in Ludlow but good for a stop.

Called here at 2:30 to have their advertised afternoon tea. Was quickly and rudely informed we were too late!! They don’t close for another hour!! A simple cannot be bothered attitude, good luck for the future, I have a feeling you are gonna need it.

This cafe is a hidden gem. The strict Covid 19 procedures are adhered to here, and we both felt extremely safe eating and drinking inside this lovely cafe. Whenever we visit Ludlow we usually come and have a cup of tea/coffee sometimes lunch too. The staff are always courteous, friendly and welcoming. My husband enjoys their bacon sandwiches and I love the selection of cakes but chose a gorgeous toasted tea cake on this visit. On using the toilet it was extremely hygienic with hand gel dispenser outside. The outside tables are in a lovely garden area but sadly all full on our last visit so we took the dog friendly indoor table.

We chanced upon this hidden cafe while visiting Ludlow. There is a pleasant, well laid out outside dining area. The toasties were substantial and perfectly cooked and the service was faultless and in accordance with the Covid19 regulations.

Visited on a day trip to Ludlow. What a lovely little hidden gem. Up a little ginnel of the main road. Plenty of seating outside as well as inside. We opted to sit out with having 2 dogs with us and being a sunny day. The tables had signs on them saying whether they had been sanitizer due to Covid19 and was available to sit at. Toilets clean with hand sanitizer available at the door. We only had 2 coffees which was very nice, the food that was being served looked lovely, fresh and plenty on the plates, I just wished I was hungry. The staff was lovely and friendly and did wear protective face coverings. Would definitely advise a visit if your in the area.

We called in here just after arriving in Ludlow and the staff were friendly and helpful with the procedure in the cafe. They made us feel welcome and safe and we went back every day for tea and cake and then twice on the Thursday with lunch aswell. The food was great and they remembered us every day and greeted us like friends everyday. They are doing a great job in making you feel safe and wanting you to be in the cafe.we really appreciate the welcome they gave us they are all lovely.Thankyou for your hospitality

Decided to pop in here with my cousin for breakfast for a catch up.Lovely unpretentious cafe serving a simplistic menu, which is absolutely perfect.Really enjoyed ourselves, lovely staff, good food, I had a bacon sandwich, my cousin had toasted teacakes, with drinks, the drinks came quickly before our food, we both agreed the service was very good and the waitresses were very polite.We even stayed on and had more drinks as we felt very comfortable in such nice surroundings.The menu has a varied selection and reasonably priced.Highly recommended cafe, off the beaten track, a little gem

Found Cafe by accident, went for lunch elsewhere in ludow, and was disappointed , we left before ordering food and went on the hunt for lunch...Found the cottage cafe by accident, good food and resonably priced. Just off the main road located in a small alleyway.

Great for a quite bite to eat or just coffee. Just off the main road so very quiet. Get a table window and watch people passing!

Very good . Genorous portions and reasonable prices. A Nice warm welcome and quick polite service. Plenty on the menu to choose from too.

Came as a family of 7 with one young family member being allergic to egg, went out of there way to do the absolute best to work around the allergies & we were delighted with the amazing, friendly service. We had a prawn cocktail jacket potato, tasted AMAZING! Lovely, friendly staff.

When visiting Ludlow we always visit here, everything is always clean. The girlsare pleasant + happy. The service is quick + our toasties come with a lovelyside salad + crisps, the food is always presented very well + is hot + tasty. Wereally enjoy it here + it makes our trip complete. ( other food is available )

Whilst the scones had run out by the time we got there and the cake selection wasn’t amazing and not especially homemade, the service was 10 out of 10 especially as they were very busy but great customer service, cheery and helpful at all stages and there wasn’t a huge wait for food and drinks to arrive. Added bonus that they take plastic as many places in town are cash only!

The A board says this is Ludlow's hidden gem, and they're not wrong. When you live in a town, you tend to revisit the same reliable places again and again. On this occasion, our 'usual' was closed by a plumbing emergency, so we thought we'd give the Cottage Cafe a try. It was just lovely - a friendly welcome, an extensive menu, a cosy atmosphere, and yummy food. We'll definitely be back!

On way to the cafe I saw a discarded glass bottle behind a car belonging to the owner of The Cottage Cafe. Being community spirited, as it could have caused damage, I picked it up. Seeing a recycling bin I went to put it in. The cafe owner opened the cafe door and very aggressively, shouted at me not to put the bottle in the bin. My explanation was completely dismissed, and this person continued haranguing me. When I went to put it on one of her tables, she shouted at me to go away. The hairdressers next door very kindly took the bottle off me and disposed of it.Next time I see a bottle in the vicinity of her car I’ll leave it there. Such rude and arrogant behaviour for no reason, is not acceptable. I won’t be visiting her premises again, and will be loudly informing my friends and acquaintances likewise.

Delicious coffee and cake in a very hidden place in Ludlow. Attorney's Walk was a secret lane off one of the main roads.

Hidden down an alleyway amongst other shops this is a great find.

The “A” board on the pavement leads you through a narrow alleyway to this little gem.

We nearly missed this cafe tucked away in a small mews in Ludlow". The cakes are delicious, especially the date flapjack. The staff were very friendly and efficient. A range of gluten free cakes are also available and all looked extremely tempting. Sitting outside in the sunshine made this an even more enjoyable experience. Thank you

Tucked away down a little alleyway , this is a hidden gem . We had the sandwich platter for two which came with four different fillings . All beautifully presented . Will definitely return

Although the setting, off a main street in this lovely town, is nothing special, the cafe is excellent in terms of cleanliness, choice of menu, and quality of food, Sandwiches are well presented with ample salad and crisps included. Lovely cafetiere of coffee. Good value for money.

Ordered bacon sandwiches and two lattes to take away. Friendly and helpful service, thoughtfully packaged and utterly delicious. We'll be back!

We found this cafe on trip advisor and eventually found it after asking someone.Its well hidden! It's worth it though. Lovely fresh bread and tons of fluffy scrambled egg. Would highly recommend it. Good prices and friendly staff.

This small coffee shop is hidden away, but search it out. Excellent coffee, friendly staff, a great variety of snacks and food, all at sensible prices. Following our excellent coffees, we went back for lunch and had the sandwich platter for 2. We were not disappointed and highly recommend this lovely place.

But what a find beautifully presented cheese and pickle sandwiches and coffee was good as well so easy to go to the”chain “ coffee shops but this was freshly made with caring staff

It was by total chance that we saw the board advertising this little gem as we walked the night street in Ludlow.

We found this café after searching Ludlow for over an hour, plenty suggest dog friendly if you eat outside, we don't like eating outside. So finding this café was welcome as we could take our dogs inside, we needed to get in the shade so it was a great little find. On ordering we were told that there was a 20 minute wait no problem as it was towards the end of lunchtime so we expected a delay. However the wait turned out to be nearly double that but when the food came it really was worth the wait it was fresh and hot (3 egg omelette with extras) We both really enjoyed our food and the very pleasant proprietor gave us a second pot of fresh tea and hot water for no extra charge despite our offer to pay for it - so well done and thank you. I would recommend that if you are looking for a dog friendly café with great food while your in Ludlow then this café is for you - however expect to wait a while at busy times - which says it all really!! The dogs were welcomed and they enjoyed the rest as well. We will return.

Good area outside plenty of room inside, friendly staff, nice menu, dog friendly, great location set just off the market place in a quiet pedestrian lane. If visiting with a large party I would think you would need to book.

Five of us had a sandwich lunch. We ordered, drinks and cutlery arrived but no food. After about 25 mins, with 3 highly agitated children, and other tables having ordered after us receiving their food, we decided to query where our lunch was. Essentially, the food order was just sitting on the side and no-one had bothered to take it to the kitchen. I was told that it would be sorted out straight away but there was no apology. An apology was mumbled by the person who brought the food but it was hardly fitting for the length of wait. It is beyond me how no one could see that we had been waiting for a ridiculous amount of time and didn’t actually query it.

Had lunch here for the first time even though a local and will be coming back again. Good food served with a smile, hard to find these days.

We were passing thru Ludlow and wanted a good but inexpensive lunch time snack, that also had wifi. We found it down a small alley...The Cottage Cafe....excellent tosties and panninis, friendly helpful staff....they directed me to the best local source of cheap petrol (local Tesco Superstore does not sell gas...petrol. Would highly recommend Cottage Cafe.

Lovely little place, in the heart of town down alley, lovely tasty fresh food, great service. We had soup and sandwich and fresh coffee's

Visited The Cottage Cafe with my Wife when we spent time in Ludlow today. Very good coffee and a superb toasted teacake. Prompt and efficient service and a nice ambiance. In short, nothing not to like and we will definitely return.

Lovely atmosphere and home cooking, extensive menu from snacks to main meals. I only sampled the toasted bacon sandwich but believe me it was fabulous and I’m a bit of an expert in this area. We’re going to regulars now.

We had a light lunch here on a cold day and the food was tasty and service quick. It was a pleasant place to eat and we did not have to wait for a table

Reasonable prices, usually space downstairs and up. Great choice of simple lunches and drinks. Service a little on the slow side, but good wholesome food when you get it.

Myself and my wife went for a coffee,stopped here by chance.A hidden gem of ludlow inside was light and lots of space.Staff were very nice and welcoming and full of smiles.Had a coffee,which was smooth and not bitter in taste.Also a bacon sandwich which was one of the best i have had.I belive it to be one of the best in ludlow.

Tucked out of the way it feels like stumbling across a secret place, we arrived very early for lunch, omelette and toasted sandwich, and very nice coffee, after a short time the place was full with a nice atmosphere.....so not so secret after all. Will be back.

With welcoming staff, cheerful service and comfortable seating this is a great place for meeting friends to enjoy decent reasonably priced coffee and home made cakes.

They serve delicious homemade cakes, and the service is professional. Would recommend the cream tea for two, there are different seating areas from cosy sofas, to table and chairs.

My favourite place to go in town, great food, the best coffee by far! Such friendly happy staff. Love it❤️

A very pleasant visit to this cafe in Ludlow. They allow dogs in one part of the cafe. This part was full but they moved an extra table in for us. My wife’s salad was excellent and huge and my wrap was very nice. All very well presented and a reasonable price. Great coffee as well which is a surprise in this type of place.

Was shopping in Ludlow and found this little cafe down the lane. All staff were very tentative with a nice homely feel.eveywhere was nice and clean. Some had soup and rest had toasted sandwiches.very tasty.cafe was quite busy.will definitely re visit when we come to Ludlow again.

Why go to a coffee chain when you can go to The Cottage? It was lovely. Quiet. Good service. Fab cake. Enough said.

Worth a visit cakes looked divine we had paninis which were very good very friendly staff, we will be visiting again

We had a delightful filling meal on the 2 occasions we went. The service was so friendly the food fresh and tasty. It was quite busy but didn't have to wait ages. Its down a side ally by Boots so worth going.

What a gem, tucked away down an alley by boots the chemist. Definitely worth a visit. The cakes were delicious and a good range . Lovely outside seating area.

Had a sumptuous afternoon tea today. Pot of tea for 2 accompanied sandwiches on fresh bouncy bread with crisp fresh fillings which we were given a choice of. We picked chicken tikka, cheese and onion and ham salad. Really tasty. There were scones x2 and clotted cream and Jam and to finish 2 more cakes which we had to have wrapped up for later!

Nice cafe with decent prices, lots of spaces with couches to read , omelette and bagel sandwich were both good. Wish they had loose leaf tea though

After following my partner & 8 year old daughter around the shops we stopped off for a sandwich, a piece of cake & a drink.

This coffee shop is truly lovely. Vast choice on the menu to suit all. Coffee is excellent, and I am fussy over my coffee!

My wife and I visit Ludlow quite often ,sorry to say we have never found this lovely little cafe before .

Quite a nice "small" little café with nice staff and good coffee. There's lots of seating space outside for when it's sunny and also inside and even upstairs. There's also lots of snacks, cake and food to choose from, including milk shakes. My boyfriend chose the Ploughman's lunch which he liked very much while I opted for fruit cake which was good as well but would have been even better with some whipped cream. They aren't licenced but otherwise you can get (almost) everything.

I really like cheese and it had been yonks since I had last had a decent ploughman’s. My partner, on the other hand, fancied some cake. This not-so-little café is located in a pedestrianised jinnel and has a terrace with outside tables and parasols. Perfect for a hot day. The cheese platter came with a copious salad, and I had a strawberry milkshake to go with it.

We hadn't been to Ludlow for years, so were saddened to see that De Grey's had closed down. All we wanted were light refreshments, so decided upon the Cottage Café.

Visited here last Saturday with my children. Sat outside in the sunshine. Food and coffee (very important to me!) Were excellent quality and the girls serving were lovely. We'll def visit here again.

We visited for coffee and cake and couldn't fault any part of our visit. We had a selection of cream teas, cakes and hot drinks. Everything was delicious, service was quick and friendly. We will definitely return when we are in the area.

Met friends in this lovely cafe , I didn’t have cake but my husband and friends did, all were very much enjoyed.

My daughter and I went to The Cottage a few times during my visit to Ludlow to sit and enjoy a variety of their desserts with coffees and teas, of course. Puddings, cakes, are made fresh daily and they always had something new to choose from. Can't go wrong with any of the choices. Good place to getaway from all the crowds and relax and chat.

Friendly staff. Long wait for food despite only one other customer. 2 coffees, both only Luke warm. 3 meals ordered 2 arrived together one following later. Poor service.

First time here in Ludlow and no shortage of cafes in which to have a light lunch.

Fab little Cafe worth popping in as lovely selection of food and drinks. Staff are very friendly and helpful and nothing is ever to much for them.

Perhaps we caught them on a bad day judging from other reviews. We called in for lunch at around 1.30pm. They had already sold out of the daily soup so we ordered a toasted sandwich and an ordinary sandwich. A number of tables were taken but most people seemed to have already been served. Our tea arrived quickly but without any milk. I asked for some extra water but neither milk nor water made an appearance. The couple behind us decided to leave having had too long a wait for their food. We waited and waited. The waitress was much more interested in talking to some customers she knew in the corner of the cafe, completely ignored any other customer. We went to the counter to ask about our food, no one there. Called upstairs to kitchen but got no reply. Eventually had to break into the waitresses conversation to ask her to find our food. When it eventually arrived the sandwiches were fine. My prawn sandwich was very well filled on fresh thickly sliced granary bread. My husband enjoyed his toasted sandwich.We would have preferred plain crisps rather than the salt and vinegar ones.

A decent coffee and cake stop in a quaint setting - I had a salted caramel sponge cake which was delicious and a generous serving too

Between us had pot of tea, cappuccino and mocha and flap jack and tiffin all very nice. Nice setting liked the decor and nice atmosphere. Busy, would recommend

Very busy here as we visited during Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre. There was no queuing system and it was a bit of a free for all, BUT there was also a queue at one of the two entrances. This caused a few issues when my wife grabbed a table!!

Tucked down a little alley we found this lovely, homely cafe. We had the Brie, Pepper and Tomato quiche, which was wonderfully thick, properly home made and very delicious. It came with loads of tasty salad and lovely coleslaw. Yum! Warm, friendly service, great value and relaxed surroundings with a pretty courtyard with seating outside. The sandwiches looked amazing too - very thick and unctious - as were the amazing range of home made cakes! Definitely a gem of a place.

I had a friend visiting during the Food Festival and we wanted coffee upon her arrival after almost 3 hours on a coach. I do like to support the independent shops in town so suggested the Cottage Cafe. It was quite busy but we managed to find a table that was just being cleared, it's obviously a good sign when tables are being turned over so quickly.

Stumbled on this cafe by accident while looking for somewhere to eat in Ludlow. A really fabulous place and excellent value for money. Food is excellently prepared, and there is a varied menu. Everything looked and tasted delicious. We ate outside in the delightful courtyard, enjoying the sun and peaceful area. An excellent find.

My sister and young niece were visiting the UK and I decided that Ludlow would be a scenic trip out for them. I had read the reviews when I stumbled on this cafe on TA and decided to give it a whirl.

Down an alley by Feathers Hotel, with plenty of space inside or out. I had such a nice coffee made exactly how I asked that I went back later for pancakes and more coffee.

We were looking for a café where we could it outside with a dog and spotted this lovely café as we passed the end of the alley. As it was a sunny day we were able to sit outside in the courtyard which is a lovely sun trap. There are parasols provided for those who found the sun a little too intense. I enjoyed a pot of tea and a slice of delicious cranberry and orange flapjack. Some of my friends had cold drinks and smoothies. I would have given an 5 star rating if only a pot of hot water had been provided so that the tea could have been adjusted to an individual's preferred strength which I consider really important. Otherwise, as excellent choice!

I love Ludlow and always choose to eat here. Today lovely and sunny you can sit outside either in the sun or in the shade. Even indoors if you want. We had the mixed sandwich platter with salad for two with a bowl of crisps. At £8.95 you can't ask for more. Four types of filling all superb. A lovely breakfast menu and extensive lunch menu. Anyone for a Knickerbocker glory? Order inside and it is brought to your table. Great for old young and not forgetting the dog can be with you at outside tables water bowls provided.

So many places to eat in Ludlow, was a joy to discover this place. Almost hidden down a alley way just before the famous Feathers, Lovely inside and great outside eating areas ( lost my heart to adorable black pug outside). Very friendly staff served a amazing homemade quiche and delicious chicken tikka wrap (usually I'm a veggie, but I weakened) Good sized portions with Crisps and salad, lovely coffee and nice sized teapot for friend. Cakes looked yummy too. Quiet and relaxed in what can be a bustling town.

Stopped here for lunch with my wife whilst visiting Ludlow. Clean looking place with the usual tea room menu from which we picked the quiche and a tuna panini. Food and drinks were adequate but not good enough to make us want to return. Drinks came very quickly and we'd nearly finished them by the time the food arrived which was a bit annoying. Service was below par with dirty cutlery and plates left on the tables – perhaps they were short staffed that day? Not sure this can be the normal stahdard given the high ratings by other people? Finally there was one particular table situated very close to a fire exit which a number of customers tried using to enter the café much to the annoyance of the customer sitting there. Overall a bit disappointing and we would not go again.

This lovely cafe is a hidden gem. It's down a lane in the town and everything is homemade. We frequently visit on my lunch break as service is extremely efficient so left to enjoy instead of rushing to eat to get back to work. It really never disappoints. Typical cafe food sandwiches, jackets, toasted sandwich and lots of lovely cakes. Perfect if you have dogs also as here is lovely seating outside especially nice if sunny!

Friendly, helpful staff, lovely relaxing atmosphere. Cake delicious without being too sweet, great smoothies all at a very reasonable rate. A great little find!

Four of us visited for a late lunch during a walk. Everyone was satisfied with the food and service, which also seemed better value than we had seen advertised in other local cafes.

Called in for tea and cakes. Lovely decor and very cosy. The girl who served us was lovely and so friendly. Will definitely visit again.

We are not local and were looking for a cafe for a coffee and bite to eat. We spotted a sign saying there was a cafe down a passage way and as we were just looking for the nearest one we thought we would 'chance it'.

As always a cheery welcome from the staff.

we stopped in Ludlow while on an Insight tour. While enjoying the sights of the city we stumbled upon the Cottage and decided on lunch. The sandwiches were especially good as were the sweets for desserts. The ladies serving us were so nice and when I asked to take their pictures they complied ever so shyly . The Cottage capped off a special afternoon in a very special city.

Nice coffee stop just off main road through Ludlow , serves coffees teas ,sandwiches cakes and selection of hot meals. I must say very good service , and great sandwiches.

We found this cafe whilst visiting Ludlow for the day.

Stopped here for an afternoon tea/snack, very fresh food at very reasonable prices. Great location too!

Very quiet when we went in, staff were very friendly and quick. Had the peacan and caramel cake which was huge and very tasty. Also had a tuna melt, which again was huge and tasty, and fantastic value for money. Staff were walking round trying to look busy though

Popped in for a coffee recently and decided to have a pannini whilst there! After reading all good reviews I was looking forward to my visit however, upon receiving my tomato, pesto and mozzarella pannini I was very disappointed! It came with kettle crisps (granted this is just my opinion) but I don't like kettle crisps as they are a little hard and very plain! It also came with a salad on the side, no salad dressing which again was disappointing but also tasted and felt like it had been out for several hours! Mozzarella is the cheap, pre-grated, bagged version which wasn't even melted in the middle (tepid) pesto tasted off and to round it off the pannini was burnt on the bottom!

Not really sure why we followed the signs for this tea shop down a narrow alley off the main walkway but I am glad we did. Nice little seating are, with upstairs seating with friendly, chatty staff and no fuss drink.

We have become regulars at Michelle's super cafe.

We visited again today ,third time,always excellent service and very good food,but todays soup could have been a bit hotter. Well worth the visit.

This cafe is tucked away up a side alley. It well worth seeking out. A great selection of home baked cakes, good coffee (including monin syrups) and a pleasant ambience (especially upstairs).

I didn't even know this was here. A lovely find. Staff were nice and nice atmosphere. Drinks we had were great. Didn't have any food but good selection and great price.