Soup Kitchen
2 Church Lane, ST16 2AW - Stafford
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·£10–20
Cafe
British
What makes this place special
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Has fireplace
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Serves great coffee
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Serves great dessert
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Has great tea selection
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Has rooftop seating
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Popular for breakfast
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Popular for lunch
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Popular for dinner
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Menu - Popular Dishes
Afternoon Tea
Roast of the Day
Chicken Ham Mushroom Pie
Treacle Tart
Roast Beef
Lemon Meringue Pie
Breakfast Rosti
Pot of Tea
Knickerbocker Glory
Cream Tea
Cottage Pie
Oatcake
Cadburys Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows & Cream
Chicken and Leek Pie
Fish and Chips
Pavlova
Beef Sandwich
Oatcakes with Crispy Bacon and Cheese
Staffordshire Ham Egg and Chips
Afternoon Tea Children's
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Alcohol
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Wine
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Reservations
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
👍 Recommended by 2 people
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Contact Information
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Phone:
+44 1785 254775
🌐 Website:
https://www.facebook.com/430934656988904
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Address:
2 Church Lane, Stafford
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Google Reviews
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Google reviews
Was perfect when opened 50+ years ago still perfect now. Food is great, service wonderful too. Please do not change!
Too few really good places left.
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Visited the Soup Kitchen this morning in the POURING rain, but that hasn’t damped the spirits of the staff what so ever!
I have been visiting The Soup Kitchen since I moved to Stafford as a child 30 years ago and have never been disappointed. The Manager is so kind, welcoming and helpful every single day…I’m starting to suspect he may be a robot…surely no person that be that wonderful and happy everyday!?
I had to leave a review today just to comment on the gentleman who served us. He was a young gentleman with dark hair and glasses and he was absolutely wonderful! I had my young son with me and the guy made him feel so welcome; talking to him at every opportunity, bringing him toys, selecting a few for him to play with and then very thoughtfully bringing my sons food first. Which, wasn’t even a specific meal on the menu, this lovely guy just asked me what my son eats essentially and just bought him a plate with a piece of toast and a sausage. This was a small gesture that went a long way.
No matter where I live, I will always happily travel to Stafford to visit The Soup Kitchen, even if it means 15 miles of flooded roads…it’s so worth it.
Thank you x
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Our first visit & we can see why they have so many great reviews.
The service was excellent, attentive, friendly staff & they couldn't do enough for us. Our food was quick to arrive, well presented & tasted delicious. Definitely worth a visit when in Stafford.
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So impressed with the soup kitchen. I treated my best friend for her birthday. I found this lovely place when I looked up places to eat in Stafford. Such friendly staff, very attentive and helped us choose from the vast menu! I loved that there are local delicacies on the menu such as oatcakes and rostis. I had the assam tea which was lovely. The rosti was delicious and my best friend had the pie and she loved it. I had carrot cake which was lovely but the bestie had biscoff cake which made me have food envy! We will be back. Definitely recommend.
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Such a fun place to eat. Lots of charming rooms. Excellent selection of food all tasty and well presented.
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We just randomly stopped at this place on our travels throughout the UK, and we couldn’t have have made a better choice. The service was fantastic. The manager even brought us a snack of chips in between our tea and meal to “tide us over” though the wait wasn’t long at all! The food was delicious, and as we left the manager brought us a brochure and card to remember our stop. I’m actually making a memory box of our travels throughout the UK, and it was such a thoughtful gesture. I can’t speak more highly of this spot and the staff!
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It's larger than it looks there are tables for various group sizes .We went for the Roast of the day 1x Lamb and 1x Chicken .Asked for mashed potato but got roast instead. Asked for a smaller helping of potatoes and got mash and roast ones .They could do with offering a smaller plateful as we were over faced . Small selection of alcoholic drinks .The meal was very tasty just like home made .
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If you want to go back in time to have a good dining experience don't look for a time machine, get into The Soup Kitchen.
We have been with my wife and friends a few times and is always consistent in quality, service and hygiene.
The English breakfast is made with the tastiest sausages and ingredients you will find. All cooked to perfection. Coffees and dinks also very well cared. Scones and sweets are also out of this time, as they were cooked by the tradition, very different from the industrialized products that you will find in other cafes and supermarkets.
This is one of the few places in Stafford where you can still have the traditional Staffordshire Oatcakes. One of my favourites of the soup kitchen.
Service is also excellent, friendly and professional at the same time. Staff is dressed in a uniform also that reinforces the idea of going back in time.
The building is also a star. It is a listed property in my favourite town street, surrounded with plants and flowers. Ideal for your Stafford selfie.
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Excellent food, service and atmosphere good.
Steak and mushroom pie was a steak mushroom stew with puff pastry on top, tasted good. A pie to me should be incased in pastry.
All freshly cooked.
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We came to Stafford for a day trip. The local folks recommended Soup Kitchen and it was fair to say I was not disappointed.
We were greeted with friendly and warm waiting staffs. The service is excellent, with friendly and knowledgeable waitstaff who are always happy to make recommendations and answer any questions.
The restaurant's attention to detail is evident in all aspects of the dining experience, from the carefully crafted menu to the well-presented dishes. The atmosphere is lively, with a buzz of conversation and laughter filling the room. The restaurant is also well-maintained, with a clean and attractive dining area that adds to the overall experience.
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Features & Services
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
On-site services available
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fireplace
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Has rooftop seating
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Romantic
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Somewhat difficult to find a space
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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