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The town of Stafford is a quaint place, surrounded by woodland areas and plenty of farmland and fields. It has expanded a bit since my youth, but I still have a lot of fond memories of my hometown. Today we will feature one of the town’s oldest institutions, the Soup Kitchen.
A Family Business
The first thing about this establishment that stands out is its fantastic location. It’s situated right at the top of Church Lane, overlooking the magnificent St Mary’s Church.
The Soup Kitchen is very much a family-run business and its current proprietor has been taking care of its valued customers for over thirty years. Managed by the Sandy family, the café takes pride in serving freshly cooked, homemade meals and of course is an excellent place to grab a slice of cake and a tea or a coffee.
The rooftop garden is a favourite spot of mine and a place that makes me think back fondly of my youth. I spent many a Saturday here drinking tea on the terrace as a young boy with my family and friends, and the terrace has improved significantly since then as well which is a nice touch.
An Idyllic Setting
The Soup Kitchen provides a peaceful setting to relax while enjoying breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, or afternoon tea. They have a dedicated bake house team turning out fresh pastries, cakes, and other treats throughout the day, and the café offers both table and self-service options which can be beneficial to those folk who have a little less time on their hands.
This truly is one of the most radical places to grab a bite to eat and drink in Staffordshire, and the service here is excellent too. There is a reason it has remained open for so many years and I can’t see that changing anytime soon.
