Tea Rooms and Coffee Shops

As of 21st March all cafes, pubs and restaurants will be closed. Some of our food and drink establishments are offering delivery or take out services, find out more here.

The many tea rooms and coffee shops in Chester and Cheshire allow you to sit and people watch, take a break from retail therapy or a cultural adventure.

Chester's abundance of quaint tea and coffee shops offer the ideal place to rest your legs before hitting the shops once more or embarking on your walk of the walls! Chester has a great selection of these venues, for Sunday lunches, Afternoon Tea, brunch and more.

Browse the list of cafes in Chester and Cheshire below or use the search function on this page to find the perfect place for a spot of lunch or slice of cake.

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The Kitchen at The Hollies

The Kitchen at The Hollies, Lower Stretton. The Concept Café at Lower Stretton has undergone a refurb and has now been re-branded as The Kitchen at The Hollies.
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The Hollies Coffee Shop - Little Budworth

The Coffee Shop, at The Hollies, Little Budworth is open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea so once you’ve had a browse around the wonderful farm shop and the home-wares barn, you’ll find a gorgeous on-site cafe.
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Our Top Ten Afternoon Tea Experiences in Cheshire
This is your top guide to experiencing an Afternoon Tea you’ll never forget in Chester and Cheshire.

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Browns at The Mere

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Knutsford

Browns at The Mere sits at the heart of The Mere Golf Resort & Spa. A haven of a hideaway nestled by the Mere Lake and surrounded by the stunning Cheshire countryside.

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The Hollies Coffee Shop - Little Budworth

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Café

Tarporley

The Coffee Shop, at The Hollies, Little Budworth is open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea so once you’ve had a browse around the wonderful farm shop and the home-wares barn, you’ll find a gorgeous on-site cafe.

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Anderton Boat Lift Coffee Shop

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Tea Room/Coffee Shop

Northwich

Overlooking the magnificent structure itself, the Coffee Shop at Anderton Boat Lift is the perfect place to stop for a tasty treat. Enjoy a warming cup of tea and slice of mouth-watering, handmade cake or relax with a delicious, freshly-made hot…

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Chalk Coffee

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Tea Room/Coffee Shop

Chester

A small independent coffee shop serving specialty coffee handpicked from around the world, loose leaf teas, locally baked cakes and sandwiches made fresh every day. Their aim is to provide you with genuine customer service in a warm, comfortable…

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The Gardener’s Kitchen at Arley Hall

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Tea Room/Coffee Shop

Northwich

Delicious, fresh and ‘made from scratch’ dishes and bakes, The Gardener’s Kitchen is the perfect place to relax and enjoy some good home cooking

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The Moorings

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Café

Chester

A warm family home since the early 19th century, first owned by the Dodds, a family of boat builders with a side business selling smoked hams and bacon.

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Backford Belles Ice Cream

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Ice Cream Parlour

Backford, Chester

Enjoy award-winning ice cream at the Backford Belles shop which is set in traditional sandstone farm buildings.

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Plums Kitchen

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Café

Macclesfield

Offering a fantastic range of delicious breakfast and lunch items in a casual café setting.

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Jaunty Goat

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Tea Room/Coffee Shop

Chester

Influenced by Scandinavian design, complemented by exposed Roman brickwork, locally handmade wooden furniture, and fuelled by one of the finest coffee machines in the industry - the Sanremo Opera.

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Davenports Tea Room

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Tea Room/Coffee Shop

Bartington, Northwich

The Tea Room is closed but they are operating a "Keep Calm & Take Afternoon Tea" delivered/collect afternoon tea service (full details on the website www.davenportstearoom.co.uk or DavenportsFarm FaceBook page)

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Port Sunlight Garden Centre Café

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Café

Bebington, Wirral

Port Sunlight Garden Centre Café ‘The Sun Lounge Café offers fresh cooked to order Breakfasts, Lunches and freshly made cakes and bakes.

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Brown Sugar Cafe and Internet Cafe

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Café

Chester

We are a very relaxed and friendly coffee shop.

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Lakeside Cafe

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Café

Tarporley

The Lakeside Café has a balcony overlooking the lake offering tranquil views while you enjoy a light lunch, traditional cream tea or a delicious locally made cake with one of their speciality coffees.

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Eating at Chester Zoo

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Café

Chester

Fresh homemade food is on the menu every day at Chester Zoo.

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Carden Park Hotel – Cheshire’s Country Estate

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Restaurant

At Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa enjoy delicious dining in four unique venues. The AA Rosette awarded Redmond’s Restaurant offers a formal dining experience for all occasions.

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Chester Cathedral Refectory

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Café

Chester

The Refectory, our thirteenth century monk’s dining hall, is the perfect spot for a bite to eat.

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The Kitchen at The Hollies

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Café

Lower Stretton, Warrington

The Kitchen at The Hollies, Lower Stretton. The Concept Café at Lower Stretton has undergone a refurb and has now been re-branded as The Kitchen at The Hollies.

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Leonidas

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Café

Chester

Leonidas Chocolate Cafe is a piece of chocolate heaven in the heart of Chester. Serving a wide range of indulgent Belgium chocolates that can be enjoyed with a hot beverage in the shop, or purchased in gift boxes.

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The Waterside Cafe

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Tea Room/Coffee Shop

Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port

The Waterside Café has lovely views across the canal basin site and offers a warm welcome. The menu includes a range of tasty sandwiches, cakes, snacks and light meals.

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The Grill Room at The Stanneylands

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Wilmslow

Hidden away in the Cheshire countryside, you’ll find the gloriously re-imagined Stanneylands; a vibrant hub for the neighbourhood, families and friends.

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