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The Coffee Cellar.


	Madford Retail Park, Off Foregate St, Stafford, ST16 2QY, Tel 01785 251367 LOCATION!


	Stafford247 Says:

This locally run coffee shop is tucked away in a part of Stafford that you might not expect! Located on the Madford Retail Park off Foregate Street, The Coffee Cellar is very popular with surrounding businesses & people passing through on their way Wickes DIY or Curry’s!
The most prominent feature of this café is it’s use of Fairtrade goods, All the coffees, teas & Hot chocolate are all Fairtrade (even the sugar!)

I ventured in on a Saturday lunchtime & was met with a long queue to the counter! For some this be annoying but I felt it should be a good sign! Fortunately service at The Coffee Cellar is efficient & I wasn’t kept waiting long. I chose a Chicken, Bacon & Mayo Wrap at £2.15 which was prepared in front of me. The filling-a pre-prepared yet fresh mix of Chicken, Bacon & Mayo- was generously spread over the tortilla & topped with fresh salad the swiftly folded to form the familiar wrap. I thought it was quite nice to see it being put together as you usually only get to see the end result!

Even though it was a hot day I couldn’t resist sampling one of the coffees on offer! Now you might think that would be a simple choice, but not at The Coffee Cellar! First choose your size- small(8oz), medium(12oz), or large(16oz) then your style- Cappucino, Latte, Americano or Mocha. I went for a medium Cappucino & was then faced with yet another choice, this time what strength- mild, medium or strong! I decided to play safe & went for medium as I didn’t want to be awake at 3am!!
The wrap & coffee came to £3.60 & now it was time to test the V.F.M. (Value for Money for those of you who don’t know!) I settled myself down in one of the comfier looking chairs at the back of the shop & tucked into my snack!


	The wrap was tasty & as I said generously filled with plenty of chicken & bacon & just the right amount of salad. As well as wraps you can also choose from white or multi-grain baguettes, sandwiches on white or malted bread & hoagie rolls, these range in price from £2.05 to £2.20. Also available are Paninis from £2.35, Salad boxes from £1.55, Jacket Potatoes from £1.60 & Nachos from £2.00.

Fancy a breakfast treat? Oatcakes & toast are served until 10.30am.
As I sipped my delicious Cappucino (complete with chocolate sprinkles!) I sat back & took in my surroundings. Although the place isn’t huge there’s a fairly good choice of seating including comfy sofas to high tables & chairs, décor is light & arty photos adorn the walls. Whilst looking around I noticed that they also sell an impressive choice of coffee beans & again these are Fairtrade. There’s a specials board too which is updated weekly.
The staff are polite & helpful, & I overheard a gentleman asking about Crayfish as he wasn’t sure if he liked it. The lady behind the counter offered him a free sample to try & I thought this was very good customer service!
The Coffee Cellar ticks a lot of boxes-value, service & most of all choice. It’s busy & bustling & I’m sure it will go from strength to strength!


	The Lounge Bar & Grill.


	40 High Street, Stone, ST15 8AU, Tel 01785 615737. Location!


	Stafford247 Says:

The Lounge is a Continental style, relaxed café bar in the heart of Stone’s town centre. Suitable for eating & drinking throughout the day, it offers an extensive menu for both large & small appetites!

Start the day off with a Staffordshire Breakfast at £4.95, it consists of a Staffordshire oatcake topped with 2 sausages & bacon with another oatcake layer topped with beans, tomato, melted cheese & a fried egg! For those of you who can’t face a “full monty” breakfast then try a good old fashioned Bacon Buttie at £2.95, & add an extra filling for 75p if you like!

The Light Meals & Bar Snacks section has everything from Jacket Potatoes from £3.55 with various fillings, Paninis from £3.95, Burgers, Omlettes & more!

The Tapas menu is very impressive with an amazing selection of Seafood, Meat & Veg options to choose from, with prices ranging from £1.95 to £4.95.

Traditional favourites are not forgotten, however, try the Fish & Chips at £4.95 or Bangers & Mash at £6.95.

House specialities include their Surf ‘n’Turf at £10.95 or The Ultimate Mixed Grill also at £10.95 (not for the fainthearted we suspect!). Also available is the Chargrilled Chicken Piri Piri menu. Select your strength of piri piri from medium or hot (or extra hot if your brave!). A single chicken breast is £6.95 or £8.95 for a double, also choose from Rump steak or Gammon steak. All meat is marinated & chargrilled to your taste & comes served with chips, salad & coleslaw.

For lovers of Mexican food you’ll find Fajitas on the menu-Chicken, Steak, King Prawn or Vegetable.

The Lounge offers a fully licensed bar, & a selection of teas, coffees & hot chocolate.

Early one Saturday morning we went for the Bacon sandwich at £2.95, soft white bread housing generous slices of thick, tasty bacon. To drink we chose a Café Latte at £2.20 each.

With friendly & efficient service, The Lounge Bar & Grill is a great way to start (& finish!) your day in Stone!


	Dickens of a Tea Shoppe.


	Crown Bridge, Penkridge, ST19 5AA, Tel 01785 715555. Location!




		Stafford247 Says:

	This fantastic little tea shop is a real hidden treasure! Situated in between shops in the beautiful village of Penkridge, Dickens of a Tea Shoppe boasts an impressive & amusing menu! Choose from “David Copperfields Sandwich Bar” from £2.95 or “Mr Bumble’s Baguettes” from £3.95. If you fancy something a bit more substantial then go for one of “Mr Pickwick’s Piping Hot Meals” like Lasagne at £4.95 or how about “Mr Micawber’s All Day Breakfast Meals” their Big Breakfast is £4.95 including tea or coffee. Inside is small & cosy with only about half-a-dozen tables. The walls are covered with paintings relating to Charles Dickens himself, & as you probably already gathered the menu also pays tribute to one our most famous writers! A friendly waitress approached us & we ordered some drinks from the “Mr Pickwick’s Cold Drinks” section, a Lemonade at £1.30 & a Mineral water at £1.20. “Martin Chuzzlewit Hot Drinks” are also available & I was delighted to see that the tea was served in proper cups & saucers! Feeling peckish we took another look at the menu, chose a “Tiny Tim Toasted Sandwich” both ham & Cheese. The Ham was off the bone & obviously a good cheddar was used, absolutely delicious! This was served with a salad which was probably than those served in top restaurants, not your usual soggy lettuce & tomato, this was crisp lettuce, tomato wedges, cucumber, sweetcorn, cress, grapes, strawberries & topped with a slice of orange! Dickens of a Tea Shoppe obviously has its regulars, but us strangers were given an equally warm welcome. Next time you’re in Penkridge or even just passing through, pop in for a cuppa or treat yourself to a cream tea from “Oliver Twists Tea Corner”. Love that menu!!


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