The Best Cafes in Earl Sterndale, Derbyshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Great location , especially as weather was very conducive for sitting outside . Had a pot of tea , which was served promptly after ordering . Staff are very friendly and welcoming, made my dog very welcome also .

Stayed in the village for a long weekend and popped in a couple of times. The first for takeaway coffee which was delicious, and the cafe looked very inviting and welcomed dogs, so we went back for breakfast on our last day. The bacon and sausage baps were brimming, and my husband had a full english. I opted for a teacake trying to be good and avoiding the very tempting crossaints and cakes. Highly recommend if in the area.

I came to visit the cafe at the recommendation of a friend. Upon entering I was surrounded by a lovely social bubble which creates a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. With all the good food on the menu, you are spoilt for choice, so when ordering, I asked the waiter Ollie and he recommended the ‘Shakshuka’ (ordering this would be the best decision I’d make all day). The food and drinks came in good time and while waiting you’re greeted by all the friendly dogs from the surrounding tables (yes it’s also dog friendly). Everything we had was absolutely delicious and just the right amount of food. I couldn't recommend visiting enough. You can be sure that I will be returning when I am next in the area.

I had brunch on Sunday 18 May as part of a group of 14 celebrating my daughter’s ‘Hen’ weekend. The food and the service were both first class. We were served promptly and with great courtesy; it’s not easy serving large groups and this was achieved with warm efficiency. Also I had a problem with my car and staff helped me by supplying water. Overall, an excellent experience, thank you very much !

What a little gem. Four of us managed to get the last table and so happy we did. The wrap we ordered had a fantastic dressing which the chef took time to explain the flavours, and the plum upside down cake was off the scale. Will definitely be visiting again when next in Buxton.

Lovely little place that also caters well for vegans and my daughter was very impressed. Soup, wrap, tofu dish, two nice pieces of cake and three drinks (elderflower cordial, raspberry milkshake and water) less than £30. Friendly staff and pleasant lunch except for the other customers with yapping little dogs!

Visited Buxton for the day and this was the only place we could find (from searching online) that served plant-based food AND was dog friendly. Nice little café, we sat outside so can't comment on the atmosphere, but the staff were lovely and it was obvious they took great care over the place and what they were serving. We ate the homemade vegan burger and coronation tofu quesadilla, and both were really fresh and tasty!

Great place for lunch, or home made cake and a drink. Friendly staff and lovely well priced menu. There is a freezer full of delicious home cooked food to take home and heat. Roadside parking is limited outside, but many car parks within a few minute walk. Well worth a visit!

Lovely place to go for tea and cake. All their tea is loose leaf and the Peak District breakfast tea was really nice. Very friendly staff and really good Bakewell tart.

Absolutely lovely little cafe - great food and drink choices, including gluten free. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The friendliness of the staff gave the cafe a really nice atmosphere, we will definitely be visiting again and would highly recommend 😀

Wanted to try this lovely cafe we had heard about. Lived up to great expectations, great coffee, lovely atmosphere, we didn't eat ,but the food looked very tasty. Ben, Elliot and Maya give us great service. Thankyou

We visited on a Sunday afternoon while visiting the area. We received a very warm welcome and had a sense that the staff genuinely cared about our experience. There was a lovely ambience. The menu options were perfect. The food was of great quality and prices about right. Unfortunately I wasn’t feeling so great so I didn’t eat all of my lovely hearty soup (of which there was a very generous amount) but it was by no means a reflection on the food. On any other day I’d have most definitely finished the lot off!

Fantastic, independent coffee house with a great selection of coffees and foods. I visit most weeks and thoroughly enjoy Dandelion's uniquely passionate take on brewing different coffees. I'm learning about how various beans, climate, and countries of origin matters, and as I take my coffee black, there are many aspects to what flavours win out in the end and Roy is generous in sharing his knowledge in this field. The owners' passion for coffee totally permeates this place. The coffee house is situated in the town centre, opposite the crescent in Buxton, and close to the Spring Gardens shopping street, so there's always a wide variety of different customers visiting here, and an impressive number of regular patrons. The atmosphere is contemplative, so I can get work done or reading, and I often find myself enjoying conversations with other guests or, indeed, the owners themselves. Dandelion is certainly different to other cafés, and I find their emphasis on the coffee itself, what sets it apart, and far above, most other places I visit. Highly recommended!

Great independent coffee place . Staff friendly and very helpful . Great selection of freshly prepared sandwiches and cakes - along with locally sourced sourdough bread. Tea and coffee were excellent, and well Worth another visit . Superb window painted signage by @benpma Dog friendly , which is always a +plus

Had a superb and extremely tasty visit here today. The speciality coffee was superb as was the house coffee. The cakes on offer were equally tasty. I had the peanut cookie! Will definitely come here again.

I’m so happy to have a place like Dandelion - Specialty Coffee here in Buxton. The service is always really friendly and welcoming, and the coffee is amazing. I had a latte and it was delicious — really smooth and full of flavour. It’s such a lovely spot to relax, and it’s great to have somewhere like this in town. Highly recommend!

Popped in for breakfast after a sunrise hike and had the most delicious breakfast I’ve ever had. It was all very tasty. Finished with the carrot cake - 10/10. The only downfall was the coffee - not the best but the food was amazing. Thank you Mark

Great food, with a very interesting selection of offerings. Nice feel to the place. Delicious sausages all at a good price. I had a full English

Great food. Breakfast panini was fantastic Good selection of cakes. Coffee was good as well. My new go to place

The Best full English I've ever had! We went in on Saturday morning for something to set us up for the day and were not disappointed. The owner served us and was really friendly. I had a delicious mocha and a full English, my partner had a latte and full English, the food came out very hot and cooked to perfection. I ordered a sandwich and drink to takeaway for my dinner, yet to report on that but I'm sure it'll be as delicious as everything else. I think we've found our regular breakfast place, can't wait to go back!

What a fabulous find! We’d been camping in the area and needed some breakfast after packing up. Asked google to find somewhere for breakfast and this was on the way. Had some breakfast butties and they were absolutely fabulous!! 😍😍 Top quality delicious sausage with thick cut and cooked to perfection bacon stuffed (and I mean stuffed!!) into fresh, soft, white pillowy rolls made this possibly the most perfect breakfast butty on the planet! 🌍 Puts others to absolute shame!! Would absolutely breakfast here again in a heartbeat 👍💯 Only empty plate photo as it didn’t touch the sides 😂

A little gem...great service, great food and coffee. Well worth dropping in for a cuppa and food after a morning out in the hills.

Great little Cafe in Longnor, on the edge of North Staffordshire, in the Peak District. Superb Ham, Egg & Chips & Oatcakes filled with sausage, bacon & cheese. Ample parking outside. Great value too. 👍🏻. Perfect mid day pit stop. 😊

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).

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

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.

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!

Had a lovely tea, crumpets, tea cakes, scone and amazing hot chocolate. They had oat milk which was a bonus for me at an extra cost. They gave free milk chocolates aswell which were delicious. Only thing I'd say is that they could offer more breakfast items like toast to attract breakfast goers. Would come back if I ever come to visit Buxton again.

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

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.

Stopped in to Castleton on our way back from Mam Tor, and found this lovely little spot for lunch. Great menu, very friendly and polite staff and just the perfect place to grab a quick bite to eat and a much needed refuel! Coffees were hot (none of this lukewarm, pretty foam art nonsense thankfully!) and very good beans, baguettes were huge and stuffed with filling, and the hand cut, home made chips were exceptional! Definitely give this place a try if you're heading through or staying in Castleton

Walked Chatsworth Thursday and to Edensor cafe for breakfast. Friendly, staff, food very good and service with a smile. Been many times and will certainly be going again.

Early March on a warm Sunday we went on a short walk from Chatsworth car park to Edensor village and the cafe. So nice to sit outside though well wrapped up and have a great lunch. It was quite busy so the service was stretched but I had a healthy interesting salad and the others had meals chosen from the menu which all went down well. The cafe has a small car park and a single toilet which was very neat and tidy. We were all very happy our lunch choice.

Good selection of teas and great afternoon tea. Also serves breakfast and lunch. Nice and cozy space inside.

Stopped by Edensor Tea Cottage while visiting Chatsworth House—it's only about 15 minutes away and such a lovely little spot! The chips were delicious and the tea cakes were absolutely delightful. I really loved the warm, cozy atmosphere, especially since it was quite cold outside. The fireplace added such a nice touch and made it feel extra welcoming. Highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for a charming place to relax and enjoy some comfort food. A hidden gem !!