The Tea Emporium in Telford and Wrekin

Loved our visit to The Tea Emporium today, great service and lovely food particularly the homemade cakes which were enormous and tasted as good as they looked. The inside seating area was cosy and warm with a good view of the Ironbridge. Will definitely visit again.

Very friendly staff and the best Victoria Sponge, with lashings of buttercream and jam, I have ever tasted. We will definitely be back for more.

Amazing high standard cafe with friendly staff. Amazing location, high end fresh quality food, and the portions are huge for the price. By far the best place to eat in ironbridge!

Friendly cafe with delicious cake and a wide range of teas. I went here with my friend and we had such a lovely time that we went back the following day for brunch. We were both very impressed by the quality of the cakes. I’m dairy free and there were several options which the staff were happy and confident to tell me about. Finding such a friendly cafe to sit and natter with tasty food really added to our weekend away. Thank you!

Had an excellent lunch today as a family . Freshly cooked and delicious. Service was welcoming and friendly. We definitely be back soon!

Breakfast was brilliant, nicely cooked and presented, staff were so nice and welcoming. The milkshakes and drinks where brilliant Very highly recommended. Back soo for Cakes

Highly recomended, food was brilliant, service friendly and really quick. Milkshakes - best we have had. Thank you and see you again soon

Brilliant banter food freshly cooked with decent portions and with great value… we live in ironbridge and the is the best by far!! ,

Food and service, excellent as always , have eaten here a few times and we have never been disappointed, the boss is good for a bit of a laugh. Great team and we will be back.

Lovely cafe in the heart of, and with a lovely view of the, Ironbridge. Offers a vegan breakfast, which is much appreciated!

Amazing! Food was the best I’ve had in a long time. I had the eggs royale, family had traditional breakfast, ciabattas and toast. Food all round was brilliant. Service friendly and fantastic. Can’t wait to go back!

The staff are all pleasant and the service is fabulous. The food is fantastic, little bit on the pricier side, but you get what you pay for sure and it’s really worth it. Me and my family will definitely come again

Had a gorgeous coronation chicken sandwich. Best I've ever had. Will be going again regularly 😁 Thank you Tea Emporium.

Great view of the bridge, both choose the ploughman’s for lunch, great choice, best we’ve tasted for many a year. A very pleasant experience with great value and super friendly staff.

Enjoyed lunch here today with my 12 year old daughter . We had sausage / bacon baps then fruit scones with and jam and cream to follow . Everything was absolutely lovely, and really friendly service. Also, the best pot of tea I have had in many years. We had a wonderful experience here back in October last year but I was concerned it wouldn't be as good this time as is often the way, but they didn't disappoint. Will definitely be making a return journey soon.

Superb visit excellent service and friendly staff, could not do enough for us even made the Vegetarian breakfast into Vegan Well Done 👏

If you are looking for somewhere to have breakfast, lunch or just tea then you want to stop here. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly, nothing is too much trouble for them. You have the option of sitting inside or outside. There are breakfast and lunch options available as well as an incredible selection of scones and cakes. Everything is extremely reasonably priced. I have the homemade soup every time I come here, it never disappoints. However, the real star of the show here is the selection of teas to choose from. It is an emporium of tea. For the more traditional types, their English Breakfast tea is wonderful. But for those who enjoy a different type of tea, you will not be disappointed. I can personally recommend their jasmine orange tea. And every single tea comes in a proper infuser pot, just as it should, for £3.25 a pot. That is a steal for such wonderful tea. If you don't believe me take a look at Bubble Tea shops and what they charge for a small drink!! Everything is beautifully presented, so well thought out and done. Will be stopping by next time I am in Ironbridge.

We had a very lovely lunch, the soup and omelette were delicious and the tea was excellent. The staff were helpful, friendly, welcoming, and polite.

I decided to pop in on the way home. I was greeted by 2 warning and friendly faces. After struggling to decide on what to have I opted for a toasted Ciabatta with Tuna & Cheese and ab English Breakfast Tea. Both were fabulous. I could help but notice the selection of beautiful homemade cakes on the counter so I decided to take a piece of Chocolate and Honeycomb cake home. I’m glad I did! I’ll be going back if only just for the cake! Thank you for the lovely meal will be recommending to everyone and definitely visiting again!

From the moment my husband and I stepped into this delightful cafe, we were given a warm and friendly welcome from the gentleman and lady serving. The cake was some of the best I have ever tasted!!! The Bara Brith Welsh fruit cake served with Cheddar cheese was so delicious! Lovely jasmine tea and coffee and generous portions! We will most definitely be back .

Beautiful little tea room, staff were lovely & very welcoming :) jacket potato was really nice & salad was super fresh thank you again will be back soon accompanied by my two little children too enjoy some of the amazing cakes you offer aswell.

Cutest place, staff were really lovely and friendly, i had the omelette, lovely and fresh salad, nice range on the menu. Will definitely be returning 😊

Lovely spot, although having a dog seating is outside only. Not a big deal unless it's raining. Breakfasts are delicious and they serve a very nice brand of coffee. Best ever homemade scones. Staff are polite and helpful. Great!

We visited the ironbridge area a found this excellent restaurant. The people were polite,helpful and the service was quick. As for the food we never expected such flavourful produce. As my wife said this was the best scrambled egg she ever tasted. The other thing was it was very reasonable priced. All in all a great place for food

Group breakfast 3x large breakfasts all big portions and very well cooked and presented. Fast efficient and friendly service would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice and friendly place to eat or get a hot drink and a sit down. Also very accommodating with my friends request for the crispy bacon baguette.

Mu hubby and I used to visit here on a regular visit prior to Covid. Always had a lovely time, staff are always so helpful. We visited yesterday as a family with daughter and grandchildren. Even though it was just after one o'clock they were still willing to do sausage sandwich, scrambled egg on toast and a bacon roll for my husband. The children thorough enjoyed the sausage sandwich and scrambled egg which they shared between them. I ordered the prawn sandwich, which was absolutely amazing, it was crammed full of prawns, and lettuce (not too much) on the side, crisps. coleslaw i think it was a honey mustard dressing which was delicious and salad (my grandson ate the majority of the salad). i love prawn sandwiches and have eaten them all over the country, but this was the best I have ever had. Can't wait to return in a couple of weeks for another one, especially as we only lived about half an hour away. The staff were very welcoming and the one man made great friends with my grandson and daughter. See you soon.

I had scrambled eggs on toast and I couldn't stress enough to the owner and staff that they were the BEST that I'd ever eaten in my life..and I'm 25 plus 52 yrs young. I was taken thro' to the lovely chef, who let me in on his delish recipe. The owner and staff were so accommodating, especially towards my fussy pal (ha,ha, can't take her anywhere). I was given a flat white coffee, on the house to boot. Who could ask for more? Keep up the great customer service guys 🤗

Popped in for lunch. Very tasty freshly prepared food, excellent service and friendly staff... great experience.

Nice atmosphere, clean. Pleasant staff. Food very nice. Husband had the bacon and egg baguette and said it was the best he had in a long time. I had jacket potato with baked beans and salad and really enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend and would come back again if ever in the area.

Fabulous tea, lovely cake and the most amazing gluten-free cream tea. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Excellent choice of tea.

Amazing! I needed a lactose free diet & the staff were so helpful. My meal was so tasty & great quality; they had clearly gone out of their way to ensure the food adhered to my requirements. Highly recommended - thank you.

What a gem! A wonderful lunch, sitting in the sun on the terrace of this quaint cafe in Ironbridge, with my family & our dogs. Service was so accommodating and friendly and our food was delicious! Great place to sit to eat and watch all...

Fantastic, attentive, beautiful views, and professional. Looked after us perfectly and our dog. Went a couple of occasions whilst visiting, food is lovely, service is great and premises are dog friendly. Thank you Tea Emporian and all that work there. See you again soon.

We are a group of 4 . We sat outside , our friends preferred just to stay and order a food in there . So the four of us made an order . Whilst waiting for the order , I wandered round and bought a...

Had a fantastic lunch with the mother 😊 Great staff, lovely fun people. Also they accept cash and card but prefer cash so bonus points from me. Tea was hot and refreshing 👍 My ploughman’s was top notch and the mother enjoyed her baked potato...

A really friendly greeting and fab service. All staff were accommodating even when it came to adding extra items into dishes. Coffee was great. The spot is ideal for exploring Ironbridge an right opposite the bridge itself.

What a lovely place. There is a bridge made of iron visible from the smashed avocado. Lovely breakfast. Lovely staff. Next to a well stocked charity shop

Superb service and friendly, chatty staff who were happy to see us on our second visit. Lovely breakfast at realistic prices.

Excellent service, top class breakfast in an idyllic location. We actually came back the following day to enjoy the food again!

Where else can you sit looking out at a World Heritage Site drinking lovely tea and eating fantastic food for 3 for less than £20? Our scones (with jam and cream) and Barr’s brith with cheddar were delicious, and the tea was both hot and...

The food was ok, we had some pretty basic sandwiches, the drinks were really good - especially the tea. The thing that really bothered me though was that there are no toilets, so you have to go to the public loos opposite, which are gross...

Best gluten free cream tea ever !!! This was a delightful tea room opposite the Ironbridge. Scone was 5 star not the usual crumbly mess that gluten free usually is ! Lovely staff and excellent service . Lots of tea choices and plenty of gluten...

Popped in for a Lovely lunch. Prawn baguette was fresh and tasty. Luxury hot chocolate had lots of cream and marshmallows. My only comment would be it was lukewarm. Central in Ironbridge, seating inside and out. Clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and welcoming, prices reasonable....

Top quality food and drink - with no fuss! A late lunch of delicious, hot, chicken and bacon bap (with crisps, salad and an excellent home- made dressing), then sensational home-made bara brith with cheddar, all rounded off with an impressive choice of loose-leaf teas....

Great location right opposite the Ironbridge. Lovely little well equipped outside space with views of the bridge. Good coffees efficient and friendly staff. Didn’t taste the food or see the inside space but what I did see was very good.

Best gluten free scone I've tasted, home made and still slightly warm served with copious amounts of cream, strawberry jam, and lashings of tea, in my humble opinion absolute perfection

Just stopped for a coffee, the covid procedures are very thorough and the coffees taste very good and long awaited. And also managed to sit outside with a view of the ironbridge!

Stopped here for a cup of coffee/tea and a toasted teacake while visiting the area. The young girl who served us seemed very unsure of where to seat us. We had to ask if we could sit inside as the tables outside were full. She seemed surprised that we asked. Just then an outside table became available and I asked if she could clear and clean it so that we could sit there. It took her ages to do so. The food was nice and my tea was excellent. Expensive for what it was though.

It was our first visit to the Tea Emporium and I must say it was a pleasure to go there. The service was impeccable and the food was fresh and extremely tasty. We will definitely be going back in yhe near future.

We took my mum and auntie to Ironbridge for their first trip out for over 12 months and decided to stop and have a spot of brunch at what looked like a popular little tea shop. We were not wrong - what a super place! We were welcomed by smiling staff and seated promptly at clean, sanitised tables. Absolutely adored the waitress service - reminded me of days gone by. Our order was taken and we had only a short wait before our drinks (breakfast tea, cappuccino crème and posh pop) were brought to us - quickly followed by our food order. Two full breakfasts, a panini and 2 chicken and bacon sandwiches - all the food was delicious. We could not fault our visit at all and will definitely be coming to see you again. If you're in the area and need a break please visit The Tea Emporium you won't be disappointed!

If anyone wants to go to the Tea Emporium, don't go. Certainly not at the moment.If you look on the Google website you would think it is still open, at least for take aways.We got the wrong impression as their site has not been updated!! We buy tea from them.It looks as if there may be renovation going on inside.We would advise whoever runs the Tea Emporium to put the fact its closed on their website.Thank you

I love this place! On this occasion just popped in to purchase loose leaf decaffeinated tea (The best I have found locally and reasonably priced). In my experience the staff have always been welcoming, very friendly and helpful both when dining and visiting to purchase from the shop. Definitely worth a visit

Wandered up this place, looked good from a distance - couldn't have been more wrong.Entrance was blocked off with a table, so outside seating only, on a cold and miserable day. Growled at by staff for not wearing a mask OUTSIDE. Went somewhere else where they were more pleasant to us - and yes, when we went in, we wore our masks.

Lovely staff who were really helpful and friendly. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. It was a pleasant place to sit and eat. Social distancing followed and tables and chairs cleaned after use. Will return

We stopped here on our walk around Ironbridge for refreshments, because of the latest restrictions we were unable to go into the cafe but the table service was excellent.The choices of refreshments was good and appropriately priced, not too much.Definitely recommend it, very pleasant owners and staff.

Highly recommend this place. We had lunch in the sun and felt safe. Staff friendly and efficient and we didn’t have to wait long for our drink or food. The food was excellent and good value.

Friendly staff and tasty food in a nice location. A lovely place to stop for a drink and lunch after wandering around Ironbridge.

It’s very pleasant sitting in the sunshine outside this cafe. The service is quick and efficient. The tea being Chinese Earl Grey was fragrant and enjoyable. Not allowed indoors and pointed to the public convenience next door.

Great location. Lovely latte. All COVID guidelines followed. We ate outside. Not sure if the inside was. Toilets nearby

Visited for coffee and cake with a friend. Coffee was lovely, but the chocolate orange cake was dry and underwhelming! Nice spot though right by the bridge.

I don't consider myself an expert tea connoisseur but I do recognise a good style of tea. Today, I was introduced to Empress of China loose tea. It was absolutely gorgeous and refreshing. The accompanying scone with jam and cream added to this wonderful experience. I later bought a quantity of the Empress. Oh, and the staff are very helpful and pleasant.

My first experience of eating out post lockdown. Service was quick and efficient. Alternatives to breakfast and other items offered as standard. Cleaning was thorough and regular. Food was generous and well prepared, dog was welcome although we were outside. We will certainly go back

In a tourist hotspot like Ironbridge, finding good fresh food, with a view of the bridge and not paying the earth for it is rare! But The Tea Emporium achieves all three. Lovely pots of various teas, some fresh well filled baguettes, a nice crisp tuna salad and a cheese ploughman’s (well I was on holiday!) served us well. It’s up the hill just past the bridge on the left, worth a visit (and any reviews over a month ago would relate to previous owners).

This was our first meal out since lockdown ended. The staff were really welcoming. There were no vegan options on the menu, but they made me a lovely vegan breakfast. Everything was perfectly clean. We were seated outside with a stunning view! I'll be going back next time I'm in Ironbridge.

Does an absolutely delicious bacon, egg and sausage breakfast bun! The portions are very generous but the ingredients are clearly of good quality, which is a rare combo these days!Also, they have an excellent selections of teas available to drink in the cafe or buy as loose leaf to take home.

We’d just left Blists Hill to go & see the Iron Bridge & fancied a cuppa. Found this little gem tucked away in one corner. Obviously popular as it was quite busy. Just had a cuppa but very enjoyable & watching the world go by.

Called in for lunch and found out that new owners are in place.. Must say that they have put there stamp on it.. Food as ever was superb and so was service. All staff were very helpful and smiling whilst working hard.. Very impressed and will definitely be returning next week.. They also sell a vast variety of loose leaf tea...... They have lots of outside seating with fantastic views of the bridge and the gorge

I called in for afternoon tea whilst visiting Ironbridge. Situated very close to the bridge, these tearooms give a lovely vintage feel of years gone by. I had no complaints with not only the yummy tea and cakes, but also the service as well.

Dreadful service!! Ordered lunch and hot drinks - hot drinks took about 15 mins to arrive. After nearly 40 mins with no sign of food we were told oh sorry your slip must have got lost ‍♀️. Kitchen is closed now! Needless to say we walked and won’t be back. The waitress who took our order must have walked past us a dozen times or more and didn’t think to apologise for the fact we had been kept waiting or chase it up - diabolical service . Go somewhere else!

I visited just after the floods were subsiding for light bite with my son and husband to support a local business.My teacake with a pot of butter arrived at the same time as our drinks.... after I'd started I was told this wasn't mine but I could have it and they would bring the other food quickly.Rather than eat alone I shared the teacake.On the other food arriving my husband asked if I could have another teacake so I could eat with them. This was begrudgingly agreed, when it arrived it had been drowned in margarine and was inedible.My sons chicken mayo baguette had way too much spread and the mayo arrived separately in a pot. At £5.95 this was definitely not worth the money.My husbands toasted baguette was fine. The pot of tea was lovely.The restaurant deducted the teacake from the bill when informed of our dissatisfaction.Despite trying to support local business, we will not be back ... it has to be worth supporting

Fabulous range of teas from all over the world. Good food, big portions and nice ambience too. Can be busy at weekends, so need to have plenty of time.

We have visited twice in the last few. It is a lovely place to go for a drink and a snack. Well situated adjacent to the Ironbridge. Very authentic old world decor. Prompt service. Good quality and attentive staff.

Not happy with lady taking my payment. And surprise surprise Charged twice. Want my money back please

Day was cold and wet so we dropped in for a hot drink. Could not believe the many varieties of Teas available. Chose a tea for myself and hot chocolate for the wife. unfortunately the chef was off I'll on that day so there was a limited choice of food. Chose the soup which was fantastic. Will be back.

Friendly and helpful staff who squeezed us in at a busy time. The tea was exceptional and the Bara Brith, Teacake and scone were all good (although a better jam than Hartleys would have been much more appropriate. They even had vegan ice cream for my son who has food allergies.

Possibly worst coffee shop I have ever visited. Not a please or thank you to be heard. Rude staff particularly ‘person’ on till wearing glasses. Think the staff here need a reminder that your customers are paying for a service not for you to look and act like you have been paid to do a favour.

I take young friends there for a treat in school holidays. Food is lovely , good value . Very good service and pleasant staff .

Lovely little place to go in and get out of the cold and enjoy a cup of something nice and hot. The coffee was really good, but the best thin about it was their Earl Grey. My mum said it was the best cup she had ever had, so she even bought a bag of it to take home :-) I'm sure we'll be back once she's finished it!

We visited yesterday for the first time with our 3 year old. Swarms of wasps were flying around. Food took ages to come out. When it did i only tasted the beans which were cold and in that same second my daughter got stung by a wasp on her face which bled and instantly swell up. We panicked and staff seemed abit slow to react and i when i asked for the bill so we could rush to a&e; we had to pay £28 for food we hadnt even started eating. Our little girl reacted badly causing vomiting and high fever. She is still not recovered. Just feel really dissappointed with the way in which we were treated. My daughter could of been seriously ill. Get rid of the wasp nests please. :(

Stopped off for Bunch and had the Fabulous Breakfast Baps made with quality Bacon and Sausage. The Fried Potatos were amazing.

Only had a couple of coffees and teas here but lovely friendly little place with lovely views of the bridge (we sat outside). Would definitely go back. Clean, lovely drinks, not overly priced.

We went for lunch on a Friday, we were told we'd have to wait but had a coffee while we did. The good was lovely and hot and tasted great.

A pleasant eatery that caters for customers who want to eat in the privacy indoors or outdoors with the magnificent proximity to the famous Iron Bridge.

My husband and I decided to have breakfast here as it looked so pretty and it was a beautiful day so we could sit outside. Service was fantastic and the food was amazing. We really enjoyed having chosen this place to have something to eat and of course you look over to the beautiful scenery towards the bridge. Definitely worth a visit any time of the day.

After a day wandering around the museums it was nice to sit in the sun with a pot of tea A large menu. Nice tea and a great location looking at the bridge Friendly staff

This really is a lovely place to take a break and watch life go by. Situated in the centre of town there is a wide range of drink and food at good prices.

Popped to Ironbridge after a drive around the countryside, this cafe is tucked up a corner and only has a few tables inside with a few outside.

Good range of drinks, cakes & snacks, the scones were particularly good. Staff were pleasant, helpful & polite. On the downside it's not a big place so can feel a bit cramped but would certainly go back.

Beautiful little tea room serving proper tea. Huge selection to choose from, as well as a wide variety of coffees. Unfortunately was full from breakfast so didn’t have anything to eat, but I will say the scones looked amazing. Staff were polite and courteous. Give it a visit

We visit this little gem of a find very often on our visits to Ironbridge.

Had lunch where service was very efficient and food very good. Nice pleasant staff too. Prices very reasonable and a lovely setting.

A good place to stop for a cuppa! Parking can be difficult in Ironbridge. There are usually spaces on the Station Yard, the other side of the bridge. That said, we did not have to wait long to be served. There is a good choice on the menu from snacks to meals to cakes. Being a Tea Emporium there is a wide variety of teas available. The waitresses are hard working & helpful. There is a sitting area outside as well as inside. A very pleasant place to be!

Coffee isn't great and staff are short and rushed. Wont go back. Cake was a few days old complained but it took ages to resolve. Wont bother again.

We enjoyed our hot soup, bread, butter, and tea on a cold, rainy afternoon. We found The Tea Emporium because it's located adjacent to the car park across from the Iron Bridge. We had a view of the bridge across the street from our table. The food was good, the service friendly and efficient. The shop had a tempting array of jams.

One of my pet hates - a venue that is “open” until a certain time but “stop serving food” an hour beforehand and has “run out of ice today”. If you can’t run a business don’t pretend you can - certainly don’t send out the miserable waitress who is serving me. If you can’t be bothered to offer your full service or don’t have the means to do so until your closing time just close early so I don’t waste my time stopping here and can get served elsewhere.

I visited here one Saturday afternoon in April. My partner and I had taken our 6 month old daughter for a wander around Ironbridge and decided to stop for a drink and a snack.

Visited there today the tea and cake was very nice and the waitresses were very helpful bar one who was very rude and should not be front of house, would not visit again because of this.

Sat in the sun in the courtyard with my boys and the dog was a lovely experience. Friendly staff - big menu. We didnt have food but wish we had!!

After a long walk around the lovely Town a cuppa was required, this place did the trick. Very quirky inside, and pleasant outdoor seating. Staff were lovely and friendly.

Came in for a mid morning coffee and were served a perfect flat white and a lovely cappuccino. The Bakewell tart was one of the best we’ve ever eaten.