A Coffee-and-Cake Crawl in Ludlow

Ludlow is a town in England with a range of independent cafes and cake shops. The town has a number of establishments that serve coffee and cakes. This walkable coffee-and-cake crawl guide covers five stops in Ludlow.

1. CSONS

CSONS is an independent cafe-restaurant on the banks of the River Teme. It overlooks the weir and Dinham bridge. CSONS serves breakfast, coffee, lunch and cakes, with riverside terrace seating. The coffee served at CSONS is Hundred House Coffee.

2. Local to Ludlow

Local to Ludlow is a small independent licensed cafe, shop and information hub in the centre of Ludlow. It serves coffee with cakes baked daily and seasonal lunches. The focus at Local to Ludlow is on local food and drink.

3. Taste at No 1

Taste at No 1 is an independent coffee, cake and artisan gin shop in the centre of Ludlow. The coffee served at Taste at No 1 is Illy. It serves barista coffee and a selection of cakes and pastries alongside a large gin and whisky range. Tastings are available in its medieval cellar.

4. Icon Coffee

Icon Coffee is a not-for-profit independent coffee shop within the historic parish church of St Laurence. It serves locally roasted coffee, tea and handmade cakes and pastries. The coffee served at Icon Coffee is Hundred House Coffee. Proceeds from Icon Coffee support the church's community work.

5. The Cottage Cafe & Cakery

The Cottage Cafe & Cakery is an independent cafe and cakery near Ludlow Castle. It serves homemade cakes and tray-bakes alongside coffee. The Cottage Cafe & Cakery has a courtyard seating area in the town centre. The five stops on this coffee-and-cake crawl are all within walking distance of each other. Each stop serves a range of coffee and cakes. The crawl covers a range of establishments, from cafe-restaurants to not-for-profit coffee shops.

Common questions

What type of coffee does CSONS serve?

CSONS serves Hundred House Coffee.

Where is Taste at No 1 located?

Taste at No 1 is located in the centre of Ludlow.

What is unique about Icon Coffee?

Icon Coffee is a not-for-profit independent coffee shop within the historic parish church of St Laurence, and its proceeds support the church's community work.