The nine best independent coffee shops in Shropshire according to locals - including House Coffee in Shrewsbury

And luckily for us, there are many brilliant places across the towns in our beautiful county serving everything from cappuccinos with the perfect amount of foam to sweet iced chai lattes.

As it is Shropshire Day today (Sunday, February 23), we asked the people who know the area the best - our readers - to name the best independent coffee shops in the county. 

Here are their top picks for a hot drink and what they had to say:

Box of Goodness

Shropshire Star reader Craig Stevens said: “Box of Goodness in Newport is my favourite.” 

Box of Goodness is located in High Street, Newport, and offers a range of hot drinks as well as a breakfast and brunch menu. 

Orchard Cafe

Shropshire Star reader Hilary C Parr named Orchard Cafe in Town Walls, Shrewsbury, as the best independent coffee shop in Shropshire. 

Hilary said the cafe is “great” and a must-visit when the sun is out.