Smallwood Lodge, Newport

We arrived at Smallwood Lodge unannounced having not booked a table. The staff there couldn 't have been more helpful and accommodating. Lunch was amazing. If you go there, your tea will be made fresh and served the old way with tea leaves for you to strain so much tastier. Everything happens in good time and is super fresh so don 't expect 'fast food '. We will definitely return there. If I had to made a suggestion for Smallwood Lodge, it would be to make the entrance more prominent and advertise to people what gem lies within. The little menu box there is easily missed.

Stopped in on our way back from holiday, excellent service and the food and drink was top notch. I had the soup and cheese on toast, my wife had the cream tea and my son had the lemon drizzle cake, which he said was the best ever ... high praise indeed! Nice surroundings and very reasonable pricing too, we 'll definitely pay a visit again when we 're passing through Newport.

I can't recommend Smallwood Lodge highly enough! I love coming in with my little dog, often with a friend but today I came in on my own to have a coffee and something to eat. I am a diabetic so I eat omelettes all the time but today I had THE BEST omelette I have ever had anywhere! It was so light and fluffy and so tasty! Accompanied with a cappuccino that was perfectly prepared, exactly how I had asked for it (over 1 inch of foam with no chocolate sprinkles).... Huge well done to this amazing cafe! If you are in Newport shropshire, do come and try, you won't be disappointed! Leda Tustin

This restaurant is one of our favorites! We frequently stop by for coffee, cake, or lunch and always receive a friendly welcome and good service. The food is delicious and they have a beautiful old building. They are also able to accommodate all of our dietary restrictions easily.

Lovely staff, very friendly, they fitted us in, even though they were busy and most tables were reserved. We ordered 2 full english breakfasts and 2 teas, one of which was de-caf, the teas came quickly and were served in lovely individual tea pots. The English Breakfast was delicious and cooked well. Priced well and friendly staff, will definitely visit again. Thank you Smallwood. P.s. may not be suitable for some as the toilets are upstairs