# Grounds Cafe, Rugeley — Reviews & Opening Hours > Grounds Cafe — Cafe in Rugeley with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.0/5 from 221 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/rugeley/restaurants/grounds-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe ££ 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Grounds Cafe Birches Valley, Rugeley [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11095859180082694813&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) **In short:** Grounds Cafe is a cafe in Rugeley, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 221 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About Grounds Cafe Grounds Cafe in Birches Valley serves breakfast, brunch and lunch alongside coffee and desserts. The menu includes vegetarian options and caters for gluten-free and vegan requirements. A children's menu is available. The cafe has outdoor seating and accepts dogs. Dine-in and takeaway are both available, and the space suits groups and families with children. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Grounds Cafe's own website](https://www.groundscafe.uk/birches-valley/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). 🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options 🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ## What's nearby - Cannock Chase Forest - Forestry England, main car park next door - Go Ape Cannock next door - Cannock Chase MTB Trails next door - Cannock Chase Cycle Centre 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this cafe offers delicious coffee, tasty soup, and a good selection of vegan and gluten-free snacks. They also highlight the welcoming and efficient staff, as well as the dog-friendly atmosphere. Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.0 / 5 (221 reviews) **Price level** ££ **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Rugeley Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1254172). [More restaurants in Rugeley](https://staycation.co.uk/rugeley/restaurants) ★ 4.0 (221 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.groundscafe.uk/birches-valley/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01889 574475](tel:01889574475) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Rugeley **Plus Code** 9C4WQ22G+J3 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Rugeley Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DRugeley%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/rugeley/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/rugeley/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Grounds Cafe? Grounds Cafe is open Mon–Tue 9:30am–4:30pm; Wed 9:30am–5pm; Thu–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm; Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 9am–6pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Grounds Cafe any good? Grounds Cafe is rated 4.0 out of 5 from 221 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Grounds Cafe dog-friendly? Yes, dogs are allowed at Grounds Cafe. ### Is Grounds Cafe good for children? Yes, Grounds Cafe is listed as good for children. There is a children's menu. ### Can you book a table at Grounds Cafe? Grounds Cafe does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only. ### Does Grounds Cafe have vegetarian options? Yes, Grounds Cafe serves vegetarian food. ### Does Grounds Cafe have outdoor seating? Yes, there is outdoor seating. ### Is Grounds Cafe wheelchair accessible? Grounds Cafe has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Grounds Cafe? Yes: free car park, paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Grounds Cafe? Call Grounds Cafe on +44 1889 574475. ## More near Grounds Cafe ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Travelodge Rugeley ★ 3.7 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rugeley/hotels/travelodge-rugeley) - [Premier Inn Rugeley ★ 4.3 · 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rugeley/hotels/premier-inn-rugeley) - [The Lodge B&B at Cannock Chase 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cannock/hotels/the-lodge-b-b-at-cannock-chase) - [The Hen House ★ 4.3 · 3.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cannock/hotels/the-hen-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Slitting Mill Annex 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cannock-chase/cottages/slitting-mill-annex-syk1050839) - [Cannock Chase ★ 4.7 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cannock-chase/cottages/cannock-chase-uk49473) - [Woodstock Lodge 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cannock-chase/cottages/woodstock-lodge-syk1107762) - [Bellamour End Cottage 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lichfield/cottages/bellamour-end-cottage-syk1026411) ### Campsites nearby - [Silver Trees Holiday Park ★ 4.7 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/staffordshire/camping/silver-trees-holiday-park) - [Four Oaks Farm ★ 4.8 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rugeley/camping/four-oaks-farm) - [Forest View ★ 4.2 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rugeley/camping/forest-view-rugeley) - [Tackeroo Caravan Site ★ 4.6 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rugeley/camping/tackeroo-caravan-site) ### Things to do nearby - [Go Ape Cannock ★ 4.8 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/rugeley/attractions/go-ape-cannock) - [Cannock Chase Forest ★ 4.8 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rugeley/attractions/cannock-chase-forest) - [Cannock Chase Visitor Centre ★ 4.5 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cannock/attractions/cannock-chase-visitor-centre) - [Jungle Juniorz ★ 4.7 · 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/rugeley/attractions/jungle-juniorz)