STAFF at a Stourport cafe are delighted that their establishment has ranked the best of its kind in the town. 

Windlass Cafe and Restaurant at Severn Side is the highest rated cafe in Stourport on Tripadvisor. 

With 179 reviews, it has a rating of 4.5 out of 5. The family-run cafe opened in 2009. 

One happy customer said in a review: "We are lucky enough to be able to walk from our home along the river Severn to this wonderful cafe, and have often enjoyed coffee and cake in the lovely courtyard garden during the summer.

"This time we decided to go for breakfast and the experience lived up to our expectations. 
"There is a good choice of items on the menu, with gluten free and dairy free options available, and the food is beautifully cooked and presented. 

"The staff are exceptionally helpful and professional".

Reacting to the positive reviews, the cafe posted on Facebook: "We want to say thank you to all our wonderful staff for all the hard work they do every day we couldn't ask for more and we really do appreciate it. 

"We also must not forget our lovely customers who continue to support us rain or shine".
The cafe is also looking for new front of house waiting staff. People can apply by handing in their CV to the cafe or emailing Thewindlasscafe@gmail.com