The Secret Tea Room in Stafford

Amazing afternoon tea served by the most friendly ladies. Lovely fresh sandwiches and the nicest home made cakes and as much tea as you want. 😋👌Perfect!

Well what an absolute treat that was! Yes I’m a bit biased on the co-owner (because Donna is my oldest friend) - but - took another friend here who is very particular about what she eats and she hasn’t stopped raving. Afternoon tea couldn’t be faulted …. Quality bread, choice of fillings, cakes and scones to die for. Everything home made and top notch. But what really makes this place is its heart, its warmth and it’s welcome. That genuineness is something you can’t fake or - put a price on. Brands and franchises are two-a-penny but an independent family business that oozes personality is a community asset. Support it - take your mum - or just treat yourself!

We absolutely love it here, it's a beautiful tea room. The food is excellent and the staff are so lovely. Looking forward to our next visit.

Hidden little gem tucked away in Stone. Went to celebrate a special friends birthday with afternoon tea and it was delicious! Everything Fresh and locally source produce, wonderful range of tea served on lovely China. Well worth the money, staff couldn’t do enough for customers, very friendly which created a lovely homely feel. Will definitely recommend and will definitely be returning

Tucked away tea room but we managed to find it. Pre ordered afternoon tea and it arrived as requested. Beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Too much cake tho! Had to take surplus home. Friendly staff providing a good service. Can see why I would need to book as there were no empty tables which I can see why after tasting the food. 🙂

Very nicely decorated tea shop, great service and friendly staff but we have 2 niggles in respect that we all ordered a sandwich from the menu, but when the waitress took our order she said it was on brown seeded bread and didn’t give an offer of white bread. Well 2 of us have IBS and struggle with seeds, so it would have been nice to be offered white bread. Secondly the menu says that the sandwiches come with salad and crisps, but the sandwich came with the lettuce already on it, were not keen on lettuce and in our opinion it should have been made as a side.

Went with my sister for lunch. Very nice tearoom, fresh food, attentive staff, who were very helpful, would go back again

Booked a table here for my mum, daughter and I as a little treat for my mum on her birthday. Gorgeous little place down a secret Alley way, I'm assuming that's why it's called 'The Secret Tea Room' Lovely, friendly staff and the sandwiches, quiche and cakes were really nice and fresh. Will definitely return next time we are in Stone. Would recommend booking as it is only small and not many tables.

What a super little tea shop. Visited with my friend today, lovely friendly welcome. Great choice of sandwiches all freshly made, quiches etc. Homemade cakes which was a difficult choice due to the various ones. I chose the double chocolate and vanilla and was not disappointed at all. Tea served with China pots and fresh tea. Definitely will visit again. Staff amazing

We booked afternoon tea. Very reasonably priced at £22 each. The cafe is run by two absolutely lovely ladies. They were very accommodating of my friend's vegan diet, and the food was absolutely delicious. They even warmed the scones up for us when we were ready for them. Tea was served in little china cups with a small teapot each, and there was a large range of herbal and fruit teas as well as normal tea to choose from. We couldn't finish all the food and they happily boxed up our cakes for us. This was a treat for our joint birthday and I'd definitely recommend. The cafe is also very clean, cosy and inviting.

Called in with my sister & we were lucky enough to get the last table available. Excellent lunch & service. Two lovely & friendly ladies gave us a warm welcome. We’ll definitely be returning when in stone Highly recommend this delightful tearoom.

Absolutely gorgeous place. Food and drink were lovely and service was amazing. Staff were so friendly! Loved my brunch here, would definitely recommend and will definitely go again.

The Secret Tearoom is an absolute gem. Everything about it is perfect - the decor, the china and the gorgeous cakes and sandwiches. I had the best corned beef sandwich ever! You will always be sure of the warmest welcome from the lovely ladies who run it and they seem to know everyone by name! It is our favourite place to go for coffee, tea or lunch.

We came from America and were introduced to this lovely Tea Room and their marvelous owners. Their kindness extended not only to the patrons inside, but also to a special passerby outside. They made such a hit with us we will ask to go back each time we return to the UK.

As usual, delicious food and a VERY warm welcome! Always a pleasure to visit and I drove out of my way today to have my lunch here

We enjoyed our lunch here so much, thank you ladies for being so friendly and attentive and for fitting us in. Our sandwiches were excellent and the cakes and tea delicious. Definitely somewhere to return to!

I absolutely love coming here and have been since I discovered it two years ago. It is situated down a small alleyway, so most people passing by the main street would miss this wonderful place. Their teas and cakes are all homemade and fresh, as are their sandwiches and toasties. The service is given by two very pleasant ladies who always serve with a smile and welcoming manner. It is a little gem.

Had never heard of this place until I read a short piece about it in Stoke On Trent Live. Had afternoon tea which was delicious. Sandwiches freshly made, lovely scones and a nice slab of cake along with a macaron. Choice of drinks from the menu. Lovely, friendly staff. Cost £19.00 - Good value for an afternoon tea.

I have not visited The Secret Tea Room before, but I would highly recommend it and will definitely visit next time I'm in Stone! The service is very friendly (thanks Gaynor) and the drinks / food was top notch - plenty to choose from including delicious freshly baked cakes. I believe local independent businesses should be supported and this was an absolute pleasure.

Staff are always friendly. I had my usual the quiche lorraine, which was nice. Portion sizes could have been bigger

My Mum remembered this lovely place from when we went a few years back (we aren't local) and it was just as nice as it was back then. We had a light lunch; we both had sandwiches and a pot of tea for two (only...

I’d heard about this beautiful little place from a friend a while back. So on a recent trip to stone, I had to visit! I’m so glad my memory kicked in and reminded me about this place. Im we tried the afternoon tea for two...

Yet another fantastic visit to The Secret Tea Room. Even when it is busy, these ladies will always find space for you. Enjoyed the combo with the soup and sandwich - and had a piece of cake to take away as I was so full....

cosy place for drinking tea and have a chat with friends and family love the 🥣 and sandwiches 🥪 thanks

Visited yesterday for the first time, was met by a very pleasant lady who showed me to a table gave me a menu and then completely ignored me sat for 20 minutes no one asked if I was ready to order just totally invisible so...

Tucked away in a side street, this is a lovely little tea room. The staff are really friendly and the food is good.

Another wonderful visit to The Secret Tea Room, we always feel so welcome by Gaynor & Donna, and make sure we stop by whenever we visit Stone. I had the combo, with the Mushroom soup - absolutely gorgeous! Thanks again ladies, you are a credit...

Its been 6 months since my last visit and this tea room has lost none of its charm. Great service , Great coffee and Great food. I love the use of the old china cups and plates. This tea room is a close second to...

Loved our visit here with my friend, service was great and the overall experience was exemplary. Thank you to you all

We came across this little gem by accident, and so pleased we did. Small but big on welcome and lovely food. We both had turkey sandwiches on lovely brown bloomer with chutney accompaniment. No fancy coffees here but a cafetière of filter coffee. Finished off...

This little Tea Room is down a side street, my husband , 2 dogs and myself stopped off to have a cream tea , the 2 ladies were so friendly and welcoming. We sat outside and were served delicious scones with jam and cream we...

We called here for Lunch today and a very nice quiche and Ham sandwich they were excellent,very tasty and very well presented.The 2 ladies were very welcoming although this cafe is down a little side street it is worth finding,keep up the good work.

Took my mother for an afternoon tea. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and beautiful food. Good selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes. Will be back!

Quice Lorraine of the Day was great so were the staff. Prices were reasonable too and chairs were comfortable. Definitely will be back!

Fantastic to see this place open again!! Amazing food, all fresh and locally sourced - and the warmest welcome and service whenever we visit. We will be booking in for afternoon tea soon!

Absolutely amazing, 5/5 standard and presentation. Ordering from the get go was with ease, nice surprise that I could choose 2 sandwich fillings and a change of marmalade (if I wanted to)!, I also had a choice of different scones and cakes. The scones are...

We visited the quaint tea shop on our way to the Lake District. China tea cups, saucers and tea plates, very nice. Sandwiches glorious. Bread tasted like clouds. Visit if you are in the area. Thank you

I booked this for a brunch only to find when we got there they didn't do breakfasts, my fault entirely, but did they make up for it, they certainly did. Firstly the place was covid safe and the staff were brilliant. The food was all...

Called in for a light lunch today and had broccoli and stilton quiche. Was definitely home made with a salad, coleslaw, crisps and 2 chunks of bread. My own coffee pot which had 2 cups of fresh coffee and all for 5p over a tenner!!...

Popped in for a quick cuppa, but ended up having a cream tea. Delicious! Very friendly service and proper teacups too. The menu looked tasty: 2 homemade soups, various sandwiches and the cakes looked lovely too.

Such good food and always friendly staff, afternoon tea is a must, the cakes are amazing! Done a great job with making us feel safe too

My friends and family had a surprise baby shower for me at The Secret Tea Room today and I would personally like to say that the friendly faces, amazing food and lengths that all the staff went through was amazing and I am forever grateful....

Had an absolutely lovely afternoon at The secret tea rooms today for my lovely friends baby shower. The food was amazing as always and there were so many lovely cakes, we had to take lots home! We booked the place to ourselves after closing so...

We had the pleasure of visiting twice in a few days chosen for its great revues and as an ideal detour from the M6 for a coffee break. Very friendly ladies running the cafe with a lovely sense of humour made both occasions a wonderful...

My husband, mother-in-law and I had the most wonderful afternoon tea at The Secret Tea Room. The food was delicious - lovely and plentiful sandwiches, beautiful scones and a huge amount of cake to follow. One of the many highlights was the macarons which were...

My mum and I went here for afternoon tea and had a lovely experience! Gorgeous food and very welcoming staff.

Stopped off here today to buy cakes for takeaway elevenses. Gorgeous interior, spotlessly clean, really warm welcome and an array of amazing cakes! Generous portions and SO tasty!

Fantastic little Tea Room, just off the main high street! Great to see these small establishments re-opening after lockdown. Spotlessly clean throughout, following social distancing/Covid-19 guidelines. We felt really safe. Lovely ladies who work there- really friendly and great service. Food 10/10! Could tell all...

On a day out yesterday, our first since lockdown, we came across the Secret Tea Room (you don’t just pass it!), so decided to do what my wife has been looking forward to since lockdown started, which is go out for lunch! The place was...

One of the best little tearooms I have been to, The food always taste fresh and great quality the tea is proper tea no teabags here just exactly how it should be the cake is also lovely and the brownies are a must, I have to be totally honest and it is a little bit pricey but it is worth it as a little treat as you are getting good quality everything and very friendly place to be you always feel welcome

Had afternoon tea here with my daughter and mum. Sandwiches (you can order what you want after you book) they were really tasty, macarons, shortbread warm scones with jam and clotted cream and a big slice of cake also a choice of hot or cold drinks. The service was excellent very friendly lovely place to lunch woukd highly recommend.

Amazingly tasty cakes- huge portions- and very welcoming staff! Well worth hunting for down alleyways!!

I took my mum yesterday for lunch here we had lovely tomato and basil soup with a ham and cheese sandwich . The bread was malted seed and wonderfully fresh and the ham was thick cut off the bone the cheese was amazing and the salad was so fresh . The ladies are so friendly and cant do enough for you .One lady spotted my mum waa a bit frail and brought her a knife she suggested mum might want to cut the large sandwiches further and told her not to worry about eating it all she would wrap it up for her to take home ( what she said was so lovely as mum always worries about leaving food as she doesn't eat alot ). We have also been for afternoon tea here which is also really nice. Tea is served in beautiful vintage teacups and coffee is fresh in cafeterias. The Tea Room again is perfect for mum as although everyone is chatting and having a lovely time its not loud and noisey and there's not the clattering of dishes and loud tea and coffee machines going on. Highly recommend anyone to make a visit here.

Fantastic little tea room. My brother and I met here for lunch, the ladies were very helpful reserving us a table and making us feel welcome. Spicy parsnip soup with gorgeous bread (with vegan spread if requested), I then had a slice of rhubarb and ginger Victoria sponge which was absolutely delicious and my brother had a vegan scone. Would highly recommend.

A delightful little tea room, quite quirky. Very friendly staff, well worth a visit. I would definitely recommend it.

Had a lovely visit, the cakes were lovely and the atmosphere and staff were really nice. Will be visiting again

Lovely tearoom. Food always fresh and delicious! Exceptional, friendly service. You’ll love the china cups and proper teapots!

It's a change from the big chain places to have tea in a pot and old fashioned cups etc. They offer a limited range of cakes but good and have other food selections that are well presented and value for money. For me personally, I found it on the small side and this feels a bit crowded on a busy day or stuffy on a hot or damp day...can't win the all but worth going into to for a nice cuppa and welcome.

We love this tea room. Whenever we're in Stone we visit, the food is freshly prepared, service is quick, the choices are very varied and all delicious. Highly recommend a visit.

Booked an afternoon tea for 3 after reading the feedback as our party consisted of a meat eater, a veggie and a vegan. The staff were fantastic and were more than happy to accommodate all our needs which definitely isn't always the case. The tea room was lovely with delightful crockery. There is an excellent variety of sandwiches to choose from, even for our vegan who especially liked the spicy tomato chutney. The scones were warmed when we wanted them and they were delicious. We couldn't manage to eat all we had so it was plated up so we could take it home and enjoy it later. Will definitely be going again even if it's just for a cup of coffee next time I'm down town. I have no hesitation in recommending the Secret Tea Rooms for an afternoon tea and I'm going to start hinting now for my birthday next year!

Visited today after seeing good feedback and would like to add to the reviews. The tearoom was a delight to visit. Had a turkey sandwich on the freshest bread I have ever tasted. My friend had scones which were equally as fresh. Atmosphere was really lovely. Service was quick and the 2 ladies that run it were so friendly. If your ever in the vicinity of Stone then I highly recommend a visit, you won't be dissappointed.

I visit often because of the delicious coffee ( in vintage tea cups), the excellent menu (the GI toast is my favourite breakfast choice), the choice of marmalades and jams, the truly delicious home-made cakes and the lovely, friendly staff. Always a great welcome

Came to The Secret Tea Room today for afternoon tea to celebrate my mum's 60th birthday. Booked in advance by messaging them on Facebook. Food was delicious and the portions were generous. I liked that you could pick your sandwich filings and request for the scones to be heated when you're ready to eat them. Staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

Lovely tea room with home made sandwiches, quiche etc. Nice miss matched China and nice atmosphere. Good p!ace for meeting friends for a coffee. Notifying smells as they don't do chips.

What a beautiful, friendly, characteristic, cosy place to be. The staff are always so welcoming, nothing is too much trouble.

Just back from a lovely afternoon tea lots of nice fresh sandwiches lots of choice. Scones were warmed up when we were ready for them which was a nice touch. Had to have a take away for the rest if the cakes.

Nice people, nice food ,who could ask for more for a cuppa with old friends.Choice of cake ,fresh made sandwiches. would go again

I visited the secret tea room with my mother and sister. It's a lovely clean,cosy inviting place, with about eight or so tables. The staff are very friendly and will do anything for you to make your visit an enjoyable occasion. We decided to have sandwiches which consisted of two thick cut slices of soft brown bread with a tuna filling with salad leaves, you also get a pot of coleslaw and crisps on the side . for drinks we had a pot of tea which comes with a tea strainer (no tea bags for a change).There is a good selection of food /cakes available, all tasting lovely, so next time you're in Stone, go down the high street and look for addies alley archway and give this place a try.

This is a lovely little gem of a place half way down Stone high street, look for the small archway leading to addies alley. It is a small, cosy and very clean place with about eight tables and you can reserve your table in advance. We decided to have sandwiches, which consisted of two slices of thick cut soft brown bread with a filling of tuna and salad leaves, which comes with a small pot of coleslaw and crisps on the side. For drinks we decided to have tea, this comes in a china teapot with china cups and a tea strainer (no tea bags for a change). The staff are very friendly and helpful which made for a very enjoyable experience. On your next visit to Stone go and find this place and give it a try, you'll enjoy

Called in with a party of nine friends. The staff were so warm and accommodating. The choice of food was superb especially chilli jam

I have been a few times before as i know they offer some gluten free choices. Lovely gluten free scone!

A wonderful little gem with amazing home made luches and fab cakes. A very friendly welcome awaits and it is well worth finding this lovely café off the beaten track.

I found this little gem by walking past it! It certainly is a lovely little secret! (But one I’ve already shared with friends!)

Was in the area and after a quick scour of TripAdvisor we chose this establishment and what a find. Up a little alleyway but you can park for an hour next door in the hotel car park using their pay and display machine.

We had lunch here on a farmers market Saturday and the food, drink and atmosphere were great. Lovely little café, nice staff and some craft items to purchase. Would recommend

Travelling down for a family party nearby....found this gem via trip advisor. Absolutely lovely...soup delicious, sandwiches.... the best and to cap it all...Devine cakes! Very friendly staff nothing too much trouble for them! Glad I found this little cafe. Would highly recommend

Lovely ambiance. Beautiful homemade cakes. A nice friendly little cafe. Very clean and fresh. The owner produces super home made cakes of all descriptions.

Visited with a friend. Soup and sandwich combo delicious. And managed to find space for a salted caramel brownie too. Absolutely delicious. Amazing service. Cute traditional tea room - as it should be!

Myself and a friend have visited The Secret Tearooms twice in the last month and each time we could not fault it.

I came here with my family consisting of three adults and four children (age 1-13yrs). The staff were so accommodating from the onset jiggling some of the tables round to seat the walk in large party. They continued to be amazingly friendly and warm throughout our meal. The facilities were clean and the food and drink were yummy. A thoroughly nice meal had by all thank you

My arrival quite close to closing time was no problem for the lovely ladies who run this bright, fresh, comfortable establishment.

I regularly attend this tea shop. Donna and Gaynor are amazing ladies. Very welcoming and the food is lovely. The cakes are homemade and varied. The gluten free cake arrives on a Thursday. There are always gluten free scones available. Forget marks and Spencers or costa, you get the personal touch in the Secret Garden Tea room

I absolutely love this little hideaway. The food is fantastic, coffee and teas are superb. I have to recommend the soup n sandwich combo or quiche as they are out of this world. The fresh bread is amazing. I have brought many friends here with no disappointments. Donna and Gaynor are such wonderful ladies and will treat you like royality. A rare find in Stone!!

Me and the wife went for lunch here .It was lovely .we chose the sandwiches from menu ,The wife had ham n piccalilli she said it was delicious,I had turkey n cranberry sauce both on granary bread with little pot of colsaw and kettle crisps really really nice .we also had a cream tea each .The tea was loose tea n the scone was cherry with cherry jam n clotted cream .will definitely go again little gem of a place

Always visit here when in stone with mum and daughters, lovely choice of teas, coffee also available, very nice food, well presented and plentyful. Food is local, the bread is amazing and the ham is cooked by the butcher next door. Staff are very friendly and attentive. You won't be disappointed with a visit here. We highly recommend.

Lovely fresh food & home baked cakes.....fine living! Cosy tearoom with personal service. Gluten free also available....tea only no coffee.

I had never been here before but a friend invited me for lunch and we both had the most amazing tuna mayo sandwiches. This might sound uninteresting, but believe me, the presentation was attractive, with salad and coleslaw, and the bread was amazing ! Altogether a brilliant experience which made me keen to eat here again. I should also mention the wonderful Rose Lemonade, which is not cheap, but another new experience. I will definitely eat here again !

We visited The Secret Tea Room for lunch and had the most delicious sandwiches. The granary bread that they use is out of this world! So fresh and tasty. We also had scones and they were delicious too. The staff are very friendly and chatty. Will definitely revisit.

This is our 2nd time visit. The staff seem friendly, but the prices are too dear. The place is well decorated, but the menu could be bigger. I had the Green tea which tasted just fine. Overall, don't keep this place a secret, share it with all your friends!

Charming tearoom in a nice small town; friendly staff; very good service; very tasty lunch. We’ll visit again.

This is a great little tearoom hidden down Adie;'s Alley off the moan thoroughfare of Stone.

Called in here last Friday on a trip down south having made a diversion from the M6. Looked on Tripadvisor for somewhere to eat and found this place. Glad we did as had lovely lunch. Would highly recommend.

Visited Stone during carnival,and we where looking for refreshments and found the Secret Tea Room. Service was excellent with great choice of home made cakes and sandwiches and a superb choice of teas,if you want to be spoiled T S T R is a must.

I've lived in and around Stone for over 20 years and this was my first visit to The Secret Tea Room but it definitely will not be my last. The staff are friendly, helpful and professional. The food was excellent, well presented and plentiful. Value for money is 2nd to none in this fabulous hidden gem. I am booking again for my birthday confident of a fabulous time. Well done ladies!

Dashed in late on a Friday afternoon desperate for a quick sandwich and cup of tea. Nothing too much trouble as the lady nipped next door to the butchers for the required poultry! Food quality great, excellent service and great recommendation for drinks later that evening. (See 10 Green Bottles)

Found this little gem using Trip Advisor and now it's my favourite place to meet friends for lunch. Small and hidden away from the main High Street, this coffee shop offers soup, sandwiches, salads and home made cakes. Everything is freshly made, the bread is sliced by hand and there are lovely little touches like a choice of chutneys with your sandwich. Service is always friendly and it is great value for money. This is how all coffee shops should be!!

I have been once before as i know they offer some gluten free choices. The chicken and vegetable broth soup was delicious. It’s a shame they don’t have any gluten free bread but I did have a gluten free cheese scone which has delicious.

Great service and always with a smile,, lovely cakes, fantastic cup of tea and a lovely environment.

Took my mum and had a lovely lunch. Gorgeous home made food and cakes . Lovely staff . Will certainly return.

Comfortable and welcoming , something different from the chain of coffee shops frequently found in the high street . Lots of tasty cakes , I highly recommend the toasted tea cakes !