The Best Cafes in Castleton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom (2025)

What an absoutle gem of a tearoom. We came here after our sunrise hike and what a stunning breakfast it was. The staff were so friendly and went above and beyond. I have a gluten allergy and there was so many options to choose from! Personally I went for the eggs and gluten free toast! Perfect find!

Absolutely loved this tea room in Castleton! The coffee was perfect—rich, smooth, and full of flavor—and the cake was just as amazing, freshly made and absolutely delicious. The location is spot-on, right in the heart of the Peak District with stunning views all around. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, especially Claire who went above and beyond to make us feel at home. There’s nearby parking which made it really convenient, and the place is very kid-friendly too. A perfect stop whether you’re exploring the area or just need a relaxing break. Highly recommend!

What a lovely hidden gem! We stopped in for takeaway coffee and breakfast, and the experience was wonderful. All the staff were friendly and helpful, bringing everything outside to us with a smile. Both the coffee and sandwiches were prepared within 5–10 minutes and tasted amazing — perfectly fresh and made to order. Thank you very much!

What a little gem this place is! We popped in for lunch yesterday with our dog, to be immediately greeted with a very warm welcome. The service was friendly throughout and food was excellent. We loved the very dog-friendly theme too! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone visiting the Castleton area, and we will definitely be visiting again. Thank you!

This is a friendly cosy cafe with a nice outdoor seating area as well. We had delicious avocado on sourdough, and BLTs with fries, on a cold windy day. It was like a haven to be honest. There are excellent cakes and even beer on tap. We saw some other people having a sharing platter of soft yolk scotch eggs and cheeses which looked absolutely delicious. Great place for a first date I’d say!

Cute little cafe in Castleton. I had the Avocado mash on muffin which was delicious. Also had a good strong cup of flat white to go with it. Service was quick, waiters were very friendly. Food was decently priced.

Cute cafe serving good food and, according to my daughter, the best vanilla milkshake ever.

We travelled to the Peak District today to climb Mam Tor at sunrise and visited Rose Cottage following the descent. We called prior to our arrival to check dogs were allowed - not being from the area. We were given a warm welcome and staff were super attentive and friendly! Breakfast was 10/10! Would highly recommend to tourists! Have attached photos although we are fussy eaters so had several items removed from our dishes (of which the team were also very accommodating of).

Lovely tea rooms on the way round to Peak Cavern in a pedestrianised area by the steam. Nice outside seating area. Inside is very clean and light. Good selection of cakes and pastries. We had a beef burger and a lamb burger, both delicious, big plates at reasonable prices. Polite and helpful staff.

Nice little cafe we found after our Mam’Tor hike, very welcoming, large portions and tasty food. The quiche was out of this world! All little home baked desserts. Accepts dogs too!

Today we tried out dolly’s as we were in the area. I tried the cheese and tomato quiche, it was spot on. Probably one of the best quiches I have had, homemade and served with crisps and salad. Definitely recommend trying this place if you’re in the area🙂I have attached the menu so you can see what other foods they do.

Came for breakfast. Nice place set back from the main roads in Castleton. Smart casual atmosphere. Very friendly and helpful service. Good choice of dishes at reasonable prices. Good was very tasty and really hit the spot.

Visited for lunch after a long afternoon of hiking Mam Tor and surroundings. Lovely relaxed atmosphere with great background music, generous sandwich portion (I had tuna mayo), vegan chocolate pecan brownie was delicious and loved their tea (pear and ginger). Paid about £15 for a pot of tea, brownie and sandwich which was fair. You’d be silly to not visit this place if you’re in the area.

Lovely little gem of a place. Welcoming and friendly staff. We just had hot drinks but they all tasted and presented beautifully. Next time we will be trying one of the tempting cakes

Caught up with friends over a bit of lunch. First of all, it does look small at the front (we weren't even sure it was open) but after the gift shop, it does open out a little and is dog friendly. Although, it seems most places are in castleton! The selection of cakes was awesome, I had the scone and cream, one friend had waffle and the other had the Scottish broth. All of us confirmed our corresponding foods was great. Service was really swift and polite. Would come back again!

Really lovely tearoom, the food was delicious. Lovely home made scones, tomato pesto and mozzarella panini was very tasty with delicious home made coleslaw. I had the Black Forrest hot chocolate which was one of the nicest hot chocolates I've ever tasted. Friendly staff, very clean. Would definitely recommend.

We actually came with zero expectations, just because we were super tired from the trails and wanted to eat somewhere. We both got the Asian burger and it was fantastic. Absolutely exceeded our expectations and definitely would be eating here if we were in the area again!

The food was excellent, (an amazing range of options for such a small operation) and prepared with real care. Excellent provision for gluten-free (cross-contamination caution). Staff and service was warm and accommodating. A wall display of superb photographs shows the stunning local scenery at its best (and are for sale). We were able to reserve tables. If we lived nearer we'd be regulars.

Had breakfast with a friend as a catch up. The full English was so tasty and a large portion. The pork sausage was one of the best I've tasted. The only negative point of the breakfast was the scrambled egg - over done and rubbery, but the rest of the breakfast was so good. Flat white was good too. Would definitely be back again (hopefully better eggs next time)

Very nice cafe, friendly staffs and yummy food with reasonable price. They sell home made cakes and pastry.

We had a lovely lunch with our two young daughters. The cafe is elegant and welcoming, staff are friendly and efficient. Great menu selection at very reasonable prices and we all enjoyed our meal. One of my daughters says: "My bun was plump and squishy, my bacon was tender and juicy, my milkshake was creamy and delightful and the drizzle was superb. Overall I loved my meal!"

Castleton is our favourite place and Tilly’s Of Castleton Tea rooms certainly didn’t disappoint. If you’re ever in the area definitely take a visit. Great service and lovely food, especially if you’re in the market for a decent full English breakfast. The eggs royale is delicious too. Another perk, dogs are welcome!

I had a full English there with my toddler, and the food is delicious. Coffee taste fresh and brewed to perfection. The staff are really friendly and attentive, made me feel really welcome. Toilets are nice and clean. This is probably one of the nicest cafe atmospheres in Castleton, definitely a must-visit when you come to the area.

We had Egg Sandwich with Mayonnaise & Jacket Potato with Tuna. The food is really mouthwatering. The potion is really good with the price. We also happy with the price. the staffs are really nice

Amazing cafe, went in this afternoon for a panini and omg was it the best thing I’d eaten in ages? Yes it was. Lovely staff and very efficient. Will be back 100%

Mid hike lunch stop with my son. The food was really decent, the coffee was good too. And it’s in such a convenient place. Absolutely worth a stop for lunch, brekkie, coffee or cake!