The Groundskeeper
The cup
An independent cafe and deli on Castle Street packed with houseplants and run by owner Sam, serving award-winning coffee alongside homemade cakes, toasties, bagels and a retail selection of artisan Italian pantry goods. Dog-friendly.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.
Good to know
The Groundskeeper: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does The Groundskeeper use?
The roaster behind the bar at The Groundskeeper is not confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. If you run it, you can add it free so visitors know the bean before they go.
What espresso machine does The Groundskeeper use?
The Groundskeeper has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is The Groundskeeper independent?
Yes. The Groundskeeper is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does The Groundskeeper have cake?
Yes. The Groundskeeper serves coffee and cake, baked on site.
On the Shrewsbury trail
The Groundskeeper is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Shrewsbury.