Cup a Cha — Restaurant in Stafford

Popped in to Cup a Cha Stafford yesterday for a quick coffee. What a delightful place it is 🥰 looking around the rooms at all of the Royal memorabilia, which beautifully decorates this lovely tearoom, could keep you busy for a while. We decided to have a cream tea as it was too nice to dash off quickly. The lovely, relaxed ambience clearly makes this place a popular venue, as we managed to get the last available table around midday. This tearoom provides a cheerful and very comfortable feel and is a great place to pop in to for a cuppa, to meet with friends or even book a larger party as there is plenty of space with lots of tables. There is a separate room which was set up for a large party, again, decorated beautifully. The cream teas were amazingly generous, with little pots of delicious jam and oodles of lush fresh cream accompanied by a couple of butter pats. We were served the freshest, warm scones and a hot chocolate and a cup of breakfast tea. Everything was served perfectly to our table in a cute teapot, individually patterned cups & saucers and plates. The staff were awesome, checking that all was ok with our order, pleasantly welcoming in their other customers as they arrived and checking on everyone who’d arrived before us. The place was absolutely spotless and beautifully presented. I will definitely be returning and I’d highly recommend others to visit for a delicious treat. Cakes and other items of the food, such as sandwich fillings, they serve are displayed clearly in their display cabinets which again, are spotlessly clean. The food looks and tasted delicious and was certainly as fresh as could be. What a treasure of a find, right on our doorstep. The nicest tearoom I’ve visited in quite some time. It’s 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me....

A True Hidden Gem – Cup a Char, Stafford

As someone who runs not one but two hospitality businesses, finding time for a little luxury like afternoon tea is a rare treat. For years, I’ve heard glowing reviews of Cup a Char and driven past more times than I care to admit—always meaning to stop, but never quite managing it. Today, with a rare couple of spare hours and my 18-month-old in tow, I finally made that long-overdue visit… and I’m so glad I did.

First things first—booking? I hadn’t. And despite the place being clearly bustling with happy customers, the team welcomed us with open arms (and warm smiles). It’s a rarity these days to walk into such a busy venue and immediately feel at ease, but Cup a Char pulled it off with grace and charm.

The food? Absolutely faultless. Fresh, beautifully presented, and every bite bursting with flavour. It’s the kind of fare that doesn’t just meet expectations—it exceeds them, then invites them back for dessert.

But where Cup a Char really shines is in its service. Friendly, genuine, and full of personality—the staff made us feel like regulars from the moment we stepped through the door. My little girl was completely smitten, and honestly, so was I.

This place is more than just a tea room—it’s an experience. A little slice of Staffordshire magic. I’ll absolutely be returning when time allows, and I’ll be recommending Cup a Char to everyone I know. Stafford’s sparkling gem, and one I’m delighted to have...

Was up on Stafford visiting some family and was looking for a nice local tea room to which we found this little gem :).

Lovely warm welcome from a lady at the counter, she asked if we had booked to which we said no however the lady was very accommodating and seated us. She explained everything and gave us a menu.

A great variety of food to choose from, myself and my wife choose a nice tuna jacket potato and a bacon sandwhich. Both very fresh and tasted amazing. We both couldnt resist having a cheeky piece of the traditional Victoria sponge cake too which was lovely and went down a treat with a cup of cha.

The tea room itself was amazing and I loved the royal family feel and theme ( very British) lots of nice pictures and news articles. You can see the owners really pride themselves with great food and warm friendly atmosphere for everyone.

Nothing was to much trouble the lady and gentleman was very polite and professional and couldn't do enough for you.

Highly recommend and will definitely be making the 200 mile trip to visit again.

Thanks very much for a pleasant and warm welcome to cup a cha, looking forward to trying your cream tea...