The Holly Bush Cafe in Shropshire

Five of us booked for a late breakfast. Suffice to say it won’t be the last time. It was really excellent! Efficient, friendly and good humoured service. Absolutely delicious food. Honestly one of the tastiest breakfasts (full English) that I’ve ever had. All 5 of us agreed that we’ll be back as soon as we can be.

We were looking for a quick lunch after a long walk and were not disappointed by this unpretentious cafe. Staff friendly and welcoming. The food was well cooked and reasonably priced. A shout out for the spicy parsnip soup- just right for a wet October day.

Lovely menu and excellent coffee .dog friendly and nice atmosphere . Polite staff very quick service . Clean and tidy 👍

The food was lovely, well cooked and very tasty, Oat milk available which was a plus. Staff very friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed it 😊

Stopped for lunch with my sister..it's reasonably priced and serves hearty food. It's not pretentious just welcoming and we would definitely visit again when in Stretton.

One of the best breakfasts I have had in a long while. Service superb and friendly. Will return there when next in the area.

I have used this cafe over the years for breakfast when cycling in Stretton. Always welcomed and served by friendly staff. Food is always bang on and they do serve a selection of cakes… will continue to use it😀

Out of the main coffee shops to visit in church Stretton this is definitely one of my favourites. Yes it doesn’t have as much atmosphere compared to berry’s or Jemima’s Kitchen, however as long as you are in good company it doesn’t matter. The inside is clean, tidy and is very light. The staff are polite and the food is very good quality. Price wise this is definitely the most competitive compared to its rivals. I definitely recommend!

In desperate need of drinks after a long walk over the moors we popped into this cafe as many of the others were shut. It was 45mins until closing time yet we were given a very frosty greeting by the lady serving. Only drinks and cake were on offer, but we didn’t order cake as we felt the woman just wanted to close up. The sweeping of the floor around us and the bringing in of all the outdoor seating gave us that impression. A shame about the unpleasantness as we didn’t go in again for the rest of our week’s holiday. The menu was showing very reasonably priced meals, but the atmosphere wasn’t worth returning. NB: If you want to see an old mobile phone then this is the place to spot one.

As usual good food at the Hollybush. Husband’s full breakfast was filling, hot and well cooked. I had a bacon sandwich which was cooked just as I like it. Small display of homemade cakes which looked lovely although didn’t have any room.

Service average - got the impression they don't want customers coming in within an hour of closing time. Tried several cafes in the town & this was the one I wouldn't return to.

A group of us stopped at this gem of a cafe for breakfast on our way to the Long Mynd. What a wonderful breakfast!! superb full English! Nice big pot of tea and plenty of toast. Clean toilets too!! As we were on Motorbikes, we made the most of the warm sunny morning, not many of them lately and sat outside at the four tables. Pleasant and helpful staff. Will definitely be paying this cafe a visit again!!

We visited just before the cafe closed but we're told not to hurry, we still had plenty of time to eat. We all had paninis which were tasty with plenty of filling. The staff, without exception, were cheerful, helpful and polite and the cafe, including the toilet, very clean. I am a wheelchair user and it was very easy to get into the café. There was no accessible toilet but, for a very small café in an old building, I didn't really expect one. There are no steps to reach the toilet and, as long as you are able to walk a few paces, it is easy to get to. We will certainly be visiting this café again.

Had a nice stop here for brunch. Sausage bap was ok - sausage a bit overcooked but that was only complaint. Friendly welcome and nice ambience. Good value for money. It's the perfect place for some refuelling after a trip up the Long Mynd, sitting at the foot of the road up the hill.

Service 10/10 All food 10/10 My scramble eggs - 11/10 !!! An excellent cafe, and welcoming to motorcyclists

The food is quite decent but I got chased down the street & accused of not paying for a drink which rather soured the experience. No apology from the staff who clearly didn’t listen when I gave my order.

Only prior visit, was back in the early 80's, the ownership and decor may have changed many times over the last 40 years, but the hills are constant and the cafe's location, at the foot of Burway Hill is ideal, for fuelling up for a good walk. Had the smaller breakfast, this was just about spot on, well cooked, tasty and good value served by friendly staff, I won't leave it so long, next time...

A pleasant cafe with good outdoor seating which can sometimes attracts the wasps in warmer times. That aside the food is wholesome and the drinks smalll but tasty. A place we always head to while visiting and rarely let's us down

We visit each year when staying in Church Stretton. Cafe is frequented by locals and tourists ... always a good sign. Great venue for a tea, coffee or snack. Excellent food & friendly service. Recommend sausage or bacon sandwich.

We arrived into Church Stretton off the hills at 2.55pm and everywhere we tried to get food had stopped serving. We weren't the only ones going from place to place either! The youngsters in here had obviously cleaned up and were ready to close at 3 as their sign said, but they saw we were starving and were really kind and helpful in offering to cook for us. We got a really fab, delicious ham sandwich and a toastie with fresh salad and a great coffee, when noone else in the town could help!! It may have been simple, but it genuinely changed our day!! Thank you!!

I don’t know how anyone can complain about this little cafe. It’s a cosy place, eat inside or out, and they do gluten free bread . The toilet is small but not dirty as someone suggested and the staff are friendly It’s a must for us

Visited when holidaying in the area for breakfast with the family. Always great to find somewhere that accepts dogs. We had breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed it. The milkshakes are excellent. One tiny criticism is the toast was not remotely browned but still a very enjoyable breakfast.

No more homemade pies. For 7.50 you get a thin slice of cottage pie chips peas and gravy. Pre covid you got a pie 20 times bigger. Same with the steak pie. Far too dear for miniscule portions.

Welcoming cafe. Excellent covid arrangements. Food homemade. Panninis superb. All on one level. Parking outside. A must visit.

We had a very tasty lunch sitting outside in October sunshine. The service was very friendly and menu was just what we wanted, tasty paninni, excellent bagel with smoked salmon &eggs and a substantial thick cut ham sandwich. Highly recommend.

Visited for first time this morning and ordered a double expresso. It was lukewarm and very bitter. I was charged £3.90 !!!!! Yes, three pounds ninety !!! The local price in Stretton is £2.20 to £2.30, Berry's and Jemima's Kitchen. I complained but to no...

What a fantastic cafe! Completely nailed the menu to satisfy the three of us. Perfect jacket potatoes, excellent panini, superb sausage,egg and tomato sandwich and a chip butty to die for. Lovely coffee and a stupendous hot chocolate. We don’t often find somewhere that hits...

There were 3 of us and when we sat down I looked around I saw the tell tale signs of poor service with a number of tables with no drinks or food on and one table full of dirty plates. The lady behind the counter...

A gem in Church Stretton, with indoor and outdoor seating. Covid compliant (we were reminded to use the Covid App) by masked staff. Lovely coffee and lemon drizzle cake. The cooked breakfasts looked excellent - for next time. Really friendly staff, attentive and very kind,...

Covid arrangements poor. Food excellent. Loose toilet roll presented a health issue. Young men in cafe were not even asked if they were exempt from mask wear. Trust is fine but I felt unsafe.

Having driven from Herefordshire on a very rainy, utterly miserable mid-May Monday, darkening skies, a parking app. and machine that refused to co-operate, and temperatures that would not move beyond single figures, we called off our plan for a wild reservoir swim and headed into...

Visited twice on consecutive days. First time just had coffee and cake before they closed and re visited for lunch the following day. Coffee and cake both tasty on the first visit and lunch was also great the next day. On both visits the place...

Phoned in advance to book and staff were most accommodating. Arrived at 1pm and were served with our choice of Americano coffee for my friend and pot of tea for myself. The waitress then bought out the generous sized cake stand loaded with food. Sandwiches...

Covid arrangements were great. The menu had enough on it for a small establishment and the staff were happy to alter the dish to make it right for my vaguely vegan tendencies. The tasty food arrived promptly. The service was professional and sincerely welcoming. Our...

This place seems to be one of a few eateries in church stretton displaying a full menu. We all had a nice lunch followed by a good coffee, good home cooked food and good quick service by the young waitress. All the covid precautions being...

Stopped in Church Stretton today in search of a coffee. We were a group of 4 and sat outside in warm sunshine. Bacon sandwich was nice. Full English breakfast looked good. Waitress friendly and efficient. She was wearing a mask.

Nice cup of coffee served by friendly staff. Dogs permitted which was a bonus so we could sit inside. Cooked breakfasts looked very good but we only had a cake. My shortbread was delicious partner wasn't keen on his muffin though

This is a small cafe, which we have visited a couple of times before. Yesterday we popped in for a snack, I ordered a baked potato with cheese and a chocolate milkshake. The food was average, nothing to get excited about. I didn’t like my...

Had a green tea myself which was fine, whilst my wife had a milkshake accompanied by a jacket potato with cheese. First off the milkshake was not a milkshake but simple milk mixed with a chocolate flavour. This was removed from our bill when I...

Nice cup of tea, at a fair price, but cake was very dry, so not worth the money. Staff very friendly, and Covid aware.

Stopped to refuel at the mid point of a 70 mile ride. Great butty, lovely service and great price. Massive pot of tea for 3, had 3 good cups each and there was still more.

Good food, very friendly staff, great service and excellent value. My partner and I go to the Holly Bush quite regularly. We have become a local/regular. In addition to the previous, the restaurant is extremely clean and well kept

We stop at this lovely place when travelling up to Cheshire from Hereford and always have the most amazing breakfast...excellent quality food freshly prepared and excellent value for money. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Really good home cooking, lunch menu, all day breakfast etc with lovely cakes and hot drinks, also do take away

Unfriendly service - the staff obviously didn't want to be there on a Sunday. Cold, slightly sad atmosphere. Jacket potato heated up in the microwave so that it created hard lumps of cheese.

Excellent service, very friendly staff and dog friendly. Food was well presented and what a change to have home cooked chips. Would definitely return .

Perfect as ever. Wow milkshake and wonderful cakes Full menu of savouries. All prices good for top quality food.

We visit Church Stretton regularly and this is a favourite little stop off. This weekend we just stopped for a quick Latte stop and they were the Best! We have also had food which is always fabulous... it’s got a great friendly feel and is Dog friendly which is soooo helpful to many x keep up the amazing work all x Andrea and Stephen

On a weekend stay in Church Stretton we decided on a late breakfast. After visiting a few places and looking at the menu choices we decided on The Holly Bush Cafe.What a lovely find! We ordered 2 big breakfasts which came with a hot drink for £7:50 each and we had 2 bacon & brie paninis.The food was cooked fresh, served hot and was plentiful. The breakfast came with crust bread buttered toast.We really enjoyed our breakfast/brunch.Nice little place!

Out on the bike and called at the Holy Bush yesterday. A favourite cafe when in that area. Very accommodating not just cyclist but dog owners with their dogs. Winterberry cake and coffee hit the spot and saw me through the next 40 or so miles. Slightly tucked away on the approach to The Burway which means it isn’t as busy as some of the other cafes in town. Staff really pleasant and happy.

We were looking for some lunch following a visit to the excellent Church Stretton Motorcycles and the owner sent us to The Holly Bush Cafe.

There was loads of food and the staff were nice ! There was loads of dog posters because this is a dog-Friendly cafe! Not so good is you're allergic to dogs or if you're bringing someone who is allergic to dogs.The bathrooms are very clean. Overall, This cafe has an amazing design!

We'd been to the Holly Bush in previous years whilst on holiday in Church Stretton. Little has changed other than each year it gets busier.

ended up here as we got diverted due to road closure. ordered and paid at the counter, the drinks took a while to come and a few other people got their drinks before us even when they ordered after us. Breakfast came out which was a little while, but not a massive issue. food was nice and staff seemed friendly

Small cafe. Welcoming service. Wow food and cakes. All on one level. Great choice of savouries. Smoked salmon wow.

We were really impressed with this place 2 months ago - not any more. We went last week and it was a lot quieter than the first time and totally different staff - no atmosphere. We placed our order and waited and waited.Meanwhile we overheard some other customers ask for a refund, after waiting half an hour and then having 2 wrong dishes brought out to them. Our meals eventually arrived only for us to find that the chips we'd ordered had become fries. Everyone who ate before us had had proper chips and 2 people who ordered after us had proper chips so I queried why we had been served fries as neither of us like fries. The waitress went to ask in the kitchen but never came back. So we left our fries (£4.50's worth) and I went to the counter to ask again. The cook stuck her head around the door & said that 'potatoes are expensive at the moment so to save waste we don't order as many'!!! I think I was too gobsmacked to reply, but there was 2 bowls of fries wasted and an older couple who'd just had ham, eggs & chips left their fries as well. Sounds like false economy to me as they have just lost some customers.

Bit out of the way, but close to town. Great spot with some pavement seating. Good service, just pay at the counter at the end

Went in with my partner from Russia as you arrive staff are friendly place looks spotless as you arrive and was very busy perfect location for church stretton and long mynd and breakfast was outstanding fresh hot and looks like it was cooked and not thrown onto plate would highly reccamend this cafe

We go here quite often when out with the dog. They do a great breakfast at a good price. The staff are friendly and attentive. Only ever been for breakfast though. Not sure why, will have to go for lunch sometime.

We came with friends,’ lunch time, who regularly come to this place after walking round Carding Mill Valley. Two of us had the all-day breakfasts and the others the small breakfasts. Service very friendly and attentive. An inviting place and breakfasts looked really good and were very tasty with quality ingredients. My americano was good too

This place is fab - we visited for lunch and were pleased to find it dog-friendly. The staff were really friendly, polite and helpful - nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious and the home cooked chips were the best we've had in ages. I had the chilli and it was yummy, partner had ham egg and chips and was equally impressed. Will definitely visit again when in the area. Highly recommended.

Went for breakfast, choice of menu is very good. Breakfast ordered , member of the team explained there would be a short delay as they were busy. Drinks arrived and shortly afterwards breakfast. Great quality, well cooked and served with a glowing smile.the cafe was busy, lots of locals, always a great sign. Has surely to be one of the very best places to eat breakfast in this area, genuine staff who provide a great produce and excellent service

In need of a good breakfast before a walk up the Shrophire Hills, this was exactly what we needed. The food was spot on, and the option of a small full English was great. I pleasant set up and friendly staff. Would recommend it.

Decided to visit for a lunch with our son. We ordered a couple of sandwiches along with a ham, egg and chips. The food was all quite basic caff type food.

Came down off the hills and needed something for the second half of the ride. Had poached eggs on toast, large cappuccino and coffee and walnut cake. Everything was great and I was fully refuelled. Staff were friendly and helpful. Thanks

Perhaps we came on a bad day. I think we got the last table in all of Church Stretton on this sunny spring Sunday. Order placed at cash desk. Drinks, kids meals for the kids, a panini and a jacket potato. Over 5 minutes later, waitress informs us there are no chips left for kids meals. A bit of a surprise as they still had over an hour of lunch service left. Anyway, changed kids orders to sandwiches. Another 5 or more minutes pass before waitress comes back to ask if kids would like cheese or mayo in their sandwiches. At this point still no drinks. Kids sandwiches finally arrive; with garnishes despite asking for kids sandwiches (£3 vs £4:75). “Is that all” the kitchen staff asked. No!! She seemingly had not been told about the panini or potato. Another 5 minutes and along comes a pot of tea for two. Not what was ordered. Order made clear (yet again). Coffee eventually made its appearance followed by panini (filling stone cold) and potato (with incorrect fillings). OH had to go to ask for kids drinks. Food was average, questionable quality of ingredients, but generous portions. The young staff were clearly out of their depth in running this cafe. Oh, and there was faeces on the toilet seat and the sink in the loo was rather dusty. Drinks were taken off the bill due to the long wait. Waiting was the least of their problems!!

This is a pretty little cafe with good service and inexpensive meals. That they welcome dogs is a plus for us. Breakfast was generous and cheap. What else can we ask?

Stooped off here after a long walk round hills. A friendly welcome for us and the dogs. The Orange cream sponge cake hit the spot along with a lovely cup of tea and coffee. A little gem of a cafe!.

Was the perfect remedy after a long walk over Long Mynd, coffee and a cake. Very dog friendly, highly recommend the lemon drizzle cake!

Stopped in today after a long walk in the local hills, this has become a regular stop as it’s always open on sundays.

Cafe decor and staff lovely but let down by poorly cooked food. Eggs over cooked and reheated chips. Bread and butter ... No bread and margerine . Won't go back as it was a second visit. Time before we had cottage pie. Mostly mash potato with hardly any mince.

Very happy to find this small cafe open as all others were closed on a Sunday afternoon.

We stopped for some lunch after a morning climbing the hills. I opted for a jacket potato and my friend had the soup, both were very reasonably priced and served quickly. The food was warm and tasty just what we needed after our walk. The staff were very friendly and offered great service. Great little cafe to stop at for coffee and lunch.

Stopped here on Saturday 29th December for a light lunch, great service good food and a very good price. Will deffinatly visit again when up that way.

We had a cooked breakfast here on a very wet morning. Very well cooked and tasty food using local ingredients and exceptional value for money as the breakfast also includes a hot drink. We didn't manage to get back there during our trip to CS, but every time we walked past we noticed that it was always busy. A popular place for locals.

We had the cooked breakfast which was delicious and very good value for money as it included a tea or coffee. The bacon was really excellent. Good service too.

Called in for a late breakfast after a walk on the longmynd and it was delicious. Perfectly cooked using good quality produce in a lovely little cafe. Service was excellent and food arrived promptly and nice and hot. Not expensive at all, this is now my new favourite place for a breakfast in Church Stretton. Always nice and busy which speaks for itself .

Great food, my friend had sausage egg and chips and I had the BLT. Lovely. Loads of Tea to drink too and excellent service ...

Small outside eating area but a real suntrap, ideal for this time of the year. Food & service excellent. Very reasonably priced.

Popped in for breakfast/lunch. The main reason we chose The Holly Bush was because we saw it accepted dogs. All the food was tasty and well prepared. Lovely welcome to dogs. Will come again

Got takeaway Bacon and egg butty for breakfast. The bread was fresh and thick. Bacon not salty and along with the egg cooked to perfection and still runny when we got back to our accommodation at the other end of the high st. Went for breakfast before setting off for home. I had the small one hubby had the large one. All the food was hot and tasty. Staff friendly and accommodating. Very popular with visitors and locals which is always a good sign.

Popped in here for breakfast , my husband had the full English loads of food and a pot of tea £7.20 well worth it , popular little place , staff were very friendly and it’s also dog friendly 😀

This was the only cafe we could find in Church Stretton that was dog friendly. The dogs were welcomed inside. The service was friendly and helpful and the food was lovely. Jackets potatoes were large and the salad garnish was more of a side salad. Hubby loved the homemade chips with his cottage pie. The coffee was extremely good and you could fill up your water bottles for free from their water cooler. Whether you have four legged friends or not, this cafe is a lovely place to visit.

The Holly Bush is a cafe and is not open evenings, however, for a morning or afternoon break it is excellent and on this occasions we popped in for a lunchtime snack after a long walk.

We chose it so we could sit outside. Friendly helpful staff. Only had a coffee and toasted teacake but both good quality.

We had the full English and the small full English breakfasts with a tea and a latte (50p extra). The food was cooked to perfection, the drinks were lovely and the staff very pleasant. Highly recommended.

Have been a couple of times whilst staying in the area on holiday. Staff very helpful and friendly. Food is delicious and home cooked. Really good value for money too. Definitely recommended

Dogs welcome here so thats always a good start for us, lovely warm welcome and friendly staff followed by some lovely food.

As a family holidaying in the area we have breakfasted three times this week at The Holly Bush.

Highly recommend the Holly Bush cafe for private functions, steak nights and the morning after breakfast. Angela Medlicott and NatalieRose Medlicott work so hard!! The food is amazing and looking forward to going back and trying one of Lauren Medlicott cheese cakes!!

Visited with the hubby today and we were blown away with the quality and value for money. I went for bacon, Brie and cranberry panini, which came with dressed salad and coleslaw. Hubby went for leek and potato soup with bread and butter.

Came here for breakfast twice ( yes it was that good) as we were stopping near by in the mountain edge pods!!

We both had the small all day breakfast. Cooked to order and delicious. Dog friendly with free wi-fi. A wonderful find.

Their occasional “Steak Nights” are great value. The food is delicious, lovely atmosphere and the staff very nice. Will definitely be returning.

We stopped at this cute little cafe on a longer than planned walk! They stop serving food at 15.30 but made us some anyway, which we were very grateful for! We both had 'specials' (Beef stew and Chicken pie) - both were absolutely delicious and clearly homemade. In addition to this the prices were so reasonable and they allow dogs in, which was a deal breaker for us! Thank you for making our stop in Church Stretton such a pleasant one :)

We popped in for lunch yesterday and we're delighted with the food and service. We were a mixed age party but the menu had something for everyone. The small all day breakfast was excellent value, good quality and freshly cooked. The fish and chips were good as was the sausage and mash " proper good sausage" was the comment.

We came here for breakfast as we were camping nearby.

Lovely little place to eat, very clean with friendly staff. The food was very good and home cooked even proper homemade chips which was a bonus. My husband had the fish and chips and I had the homemade chicken and leek pie, very reasonable prices as well.

A group of us went here for breakfast following an early morning walk and it was just what we needed! At £8 for a full English and £6 for a smaller breakfast (both included tea or coffee) the food was very nice and outdid the prices. Staff were very helpful and cheery despite having to cook breakfast for 12 hungry people at once! Would recommend.

Recently changes ownership, good before and at least as good now. A good range of lunch and breakfast options, very nicely cooked, friendly and prompt service. At the foot of Burway road as it climbs up ito the spectacular Longmynd