Town crawls · 3 min read · 5 August 2026
Tewkesbury Coffee-and-Cake Crawl
Explore Tewkesbury's independent cafes
Tewkesbury has a range of independent cafes serving coffee and cake. The town's High Street and surrounding areas are home to several establishments that offer a variety of food and drink options. This guide takes you on a walkable tour of four cafes in Tewkesbury, showcasing their unique characteristics and offerings.
1. The Carousel Tearooms
The Carousel Tearooms is an independent family run vintage fairground themed tearoom on Tewkesbury High Street. It serves Iron & Fire coffee, a range of teas and homemade food all day, with homemade cakes, scones and ice cream for afternoon treats.
2. Café au Chocolat
Café au Chocolat is an independent café and chocolate shop on Tewkesbury High Street. It serves speciality coffees, teas and light lunches alongside hand made cakes and homemade chocolates. The business has won several Great Taste Awards from the Guild of Fine Food.
3. Steaming Mugs
Steaming Mugs is an independent coffee shop on Barton Street. It serves coffee and tea with cakes, pastries and light lunches such as toasties and jacket potatoes. The cafe sources much of its food from local businesses.
4. Maisie's Courtyard Cafe
Maisie's Courtyard Cafe is a family owned independent café set around a courtyard in a former sheep market building off Oldbury Road. It serves breakfasts, light lunches and a range of homemade cakes and tray-bakes with coffee from a local supplier.
The cafes in Tewkesbury offer a range of options for those looking for coffee and cake. Each establishment has its own unique character and offerings, from the vintage fairground theme of The Carousel Tearooms to the handmade chocolates of Café au Chocolat. By visiting these cafes, you can experience the variety of food and drink available in Tewkesbury.
Common questions
What type of coffee does The Carousel Tearooms serve?
The Carousel Tearooms serves Iron & Fire coffee.
Where is Maisie's Courtyard Cafe located?
Maisie's Courtyard Cafe is located off Oldbury Road in a former sheep market building.
What awards has Café au Chocolat won?
Café au Chocolat has won several Great Taste Awards from the Guild of Fine Food.
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