Exploring Shrewsbury's Coffee Scene

Shrewsbury has a range of independent coffee shops and cafes. The town centre is relatively small, making it easy to walk between locations. This guide covers six stops in Shrewsbury, each with its own unique character and offerings.

1. The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse

The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse serves Hard Lines Coffee. It has been open since 2011. The coffeehouse serves speciality coffee, homemade cakes and all-day food. It also runs pop-up restaurants, live music and art exhibitions.

2. The Loft Coffee House & Cakery

The Loft Coffee House & Cakery serves the Rockhopper blend from Iron & Fire. The coffee house opened in 2019. It serves brunch and freshly made homemade cakes and tray bakes daily.

3. Ginger & Co. Coffee

Ginger & Co. Coffee is a small independent coffee shop just off the Square. It serves hot drinks, cakes and light bites made in house, with vegan and gluten-free options.

4. Pont Bakery

Pont Bakery sells pastries, brownies and bakes alongside coffee from Hundred House Coffee. The bakery is located on Wyle Cop.

5. The Condor

The Condor uses a La Marzocco Linea machine. It is a community coffee shop at the foot of Wyle Cop by the English Bridge. The coffee shop focuses on single-origin coffees from a regularly changing line-up of UK guest roasters. It serves pastries and cakes alongside a small food menu.

6. Stop. Coffee Shop

Stop. Coffee Shop serves coffee supplied by Danielle's Coffee. The coffee shop was established in 2012. All cakes are made on site by in-house baker Richy Wedge.

The six stops in this guide are all within walking distance of each other, making it easy to visit them in one day. Each location has its own unique character and offerings, from speciality coffee to homemade cakes and pastries.

Common questions

What is the oldest independent coffee shop in Shrewsbury?

The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse has been open since 2011.

Which coffee shop uses a La Marzocco Linea machine?

The Condor uses a La Marzocco Linea machine.

Where can I find vegan and gluten-free options in Shrewsbury?

Ginger & Co. Coffee serves hot drinks, cakes and light bites made in house, with vegan and gluten-free options.