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

I went to The Butty Box looking for a late breakfast, and even though I arrived super late with only 5 minutes to spare, the owner was incredibly welcoming and happy to serve me. The food was great quality, and the prices were very reasonable. I’ll definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a tasty, affordable meal! 💕

Food was amazing, will definitely be ordering again. 10/10 customer service and delivery too. Cannot recommend enough.

Sampled the new sausage and mash special for lunch, thoroughly enjoyed every bite and filled up to the brim. Quality produce as always. I will be having it again for sure. 😋

Absolutely amazing everytime I come never had a issue always fresh locally sourced food only thing I look forward too when my mot comes up🤣

Products are lovely. Staff are amazing, the regular customers are treated like friends. Always a pleasure to shop here.

Lovely people and stunning food 👍 Example of their steak and stilton pie 😋

Excellent service, great quality. Highly recommended.

Very good, friendly staff, excellent selection of cakes, pasties, chutneys etc. I would recommend that you should visit.👌👍👍

Went for afternoon tea for my partners birthday! What an experience. The lovely people running the tea room were so kind and accommodating. There were a lot of us and they were so good at making sure each of us had everything we needed. The afternoon tea was so delicious! There was so much food and they let us take it home too! I will be eating cake for tea for a week lol!! Definitely 5 stars and can’t recommend it enough! Will certainly be coming back for their delicious looking breakfast next time!

Bluebells hosted my baby shower, I already knew the place was amazing as we’ve been several times. The food is gorgeous, the staff are super friendly and the owners (I’m so sorry I don’t know your names) are clearly so passionate about what they do. They went above and beyond and by far exceeded expectations, everyone said how incredible the food was, especially the person who has a gluten allergy, she sometimes feels she misses out by not being able to eat gluten but said she was thoroughly spoilt here with the quality of taste of the food. Having the tearooms to ourselves was so special and meant we weren’t worried about disturbing anybody. They provided lots of lovely decorations and helped make it so special. Also been here lots of breakfast/lunch and one of the events that they do and I couldn’t recommend it enough.

A gorgeous little tea room, all the cakes are Gluten Free and so tasty, moist & huge portions The staff are friendly and helpful You must try it, too good to miss

Lovely place for afternoon tea. They are polite and helpful. Food lovely and yummy cakes.

This place is absolutely fantastic 👏 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Great atmosphere..amazing cakes 🍰🍰🍰🍰🍰 wonderful lovely people ❤️ here..

The site is quite large and well laid out. The staff are friendly and welcoming. There is an onsite shop for essentials both food and camping. There are plenty of walks direct from camp and a small dog run on site. There are also bike trails to follow and an activities centre with cafe 1/4 mile from the site. All in all a good site for a quick winter break. I should imagine it's busy in the summer.

Stayed here at the end of winter, really lovely site, well maintained and staff were exceptional. Close to home so it was a quick weekend away. Facilities could do with an upgrade that’s for sure but this didn’t detract from our stay whatsoever. Direct access to conkers from the site and a vast number of walks too, we did a 10k walk on the Saturday and never used the same path twice. Fellow campers were friendly and all said good morning etc. We would use this site again without question.

As a camping site rooms are what you take with you, tent, motorhome, campervan etc. Did not see any camping pods for rental. Area is former mining area and railway tracks for walks. With short section of Ashby Canal, not connected to canal network for path into Moira a former mining village reinventing itself as a tourist destination. Tracks are fairly easy to follow for walkers and cyclists, but should not cause issues for mobility scooters. Site is well maintained with good size pitches, hard standing and grass, which may be restricted after prolonged wet periods. Full services for water, chemical toilet disposal and electric hook ups available. Site toilets and shower available and well maintained.

Nice site, toilets, and shower facilities are very clean and well kept, as you would expect from a caravan and camping club site. The pitches are grass and hard standing. Electricity on each pitch. For motorhomes, the pitches are not so good if you like grey waste and water on your pitch. You do get planes over head from East Midlands airport. It's great for dog walking and ideally situated for visiting the surrounding area and beauty spots.

It was a very nice place to visit , dog friendly. Food as you can see by pictures, food was a real treat, service very good. I have to add the cakes to die for. Great outdoor seating area plus nice cosy inside restaurant area. Would recommend a visit, pricing reasonable. Cowshed as you can see, we very much enjoyed our visit with the family. Keep up the good work thanks M&J

What a fab place for lunch. Obviously, they can be very busy. Fortunately we went for a late lunch around 1:30-1:45 and got seated in the conservatory which had a nice view out into the garden and included a big heater to keep the place warm. The staff were lovely and very helpful giving clear guidance on how to order and what's on the menu. The decaf tea was well presented, a good quantity and hot. The quiche meals were of very generous portions, with a good measure of mixed salad. There was a wide selection of cakes. The cornflake tart caught my eye and when it came it was a generous portion. I can recommend it! We moved into the main seating area after a short time as it was quite cool in the conservatory for us. The big heater couldn’t quite cope with the outside sliding doors opening for customers coming and going. The main seating area was a better area to sit, and was a good bit warmer. It was good to see the staff set to cleaning the tables and floors after customers had left. There are a couple of toilets on the ground floor, both clean and tidy with good facilities. The couple of things that would have made our experience even better was. 1. Fix the sliding outside door and stop it being left open or sliding open. On a cold day it is noticeable. 2. Both of our quiche meals were only just warm. They would have been much nicer a lot hotter. Overall, the staff were excellent, the food very good and the place was clean and tidy. Prices were a little more then we would have paid else where. There appears to be two car parks. We parked in the one off the main road and ended walking along it just around the corner to find the closer carpark and the entrance. We will definitely go again, perhaps when the weather improves or ask for a seat inside the main café.

Went for lunch. The cafe was busy but managed to get a table for 3 of us. Lovely views infront of the glass floor to ceiling windows of the surrounding area. Prices are quite high, however this outweighed by the quality and selection of the food. I had quiche of the day which came with a plate full off salad and pasta with a door wedge size of quiche. Well worth the money! Good selection of drinks available with a promot service. The selection of cakes are definitely tempting as well. Will definitely pay another visit l.

Friendly staff and well stocked bar. Great food and kitchen, good sitting areas outside and inside, plenty of space for little ones to run about. Short walk to country walks and over to conkers is very close. Great location to explore. Rooms are cosy and warm, however the showers are possibly the best in summer as they have not been designed well enough and could do with some updating.

We had exclusive hire and hosted our wedding party here. We had the best weekend! The communal space was great, the rooms were clean and tidy and the grounds were beautiful. The doors open onto the patio area and so the space flowed really well. The hostel staff were great at communicating and answering our many questions in the months before. Lots of great walks nearby and it felt very secluded. Cannot recommend this place enough!

I brought our Under 15s rugby tour here and we had a great time. We were treated very well, accommodation and food was perfect, and there was even a seperate room to use in the evening. Plenty to do at the nearby park and snow sports centre. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights, mid-Feb, 1 adult, 2 young children. Very warm welcome on arrival and efficient check-in. The hostel is modern, clean and well-positioned for a number of local attractions. The room was compact but clean and very warm at night, thankfully! Slight downside was the noise and timing of the bathroom fan: whilst obviously necessary, it was very loud for late night or early morning use and seemed to stay on for ages. Other than that, great little room and very clean. Informative displays on the corridors about the hostel's history and its role in the National Forest itself. We used the self-catering facilities for all of our meals. This kitchen is very well equipped (lots of fridge space and plenty of all the necessaries). Would love to revisit in the summer months so kids can play outside, we can make use of more of the external facilities and enjoy more of the local scenery. Spent a day at Conkers too: couldn't recommend it enough. Excellent value for money and kept us all engrossed for over 6 hours! Back to the hostel (hopefully), was a very pleasant, short break - well worth a visit if you're looking to explore the National Forest. Thank you for a great stay.

Great place. I had the full English breakfast, and it was superb 👌

Caroline and her team assisted with hosting my sister's baby shower and afternoon tea. It was a fabulous afternoon, hired privately, the food was fantastic and a lovely venue in the heart of Swadlincote. Caroline was helpful before and during the event and was very efficient in her communications. I would highly recommend.

Hired as part of my friend’s 18th and the atmosphere was fab. Seems the perfect place for lunch, homemade cakes are lovely too, will be coming back soon!!

We weren't too sure where to have a bite to eat, as it was the first time we'd visited Swadlincote. After looking around the shops, we happened to find Sweet Caroline's, as they had gluten free options available. It didn't take us long to be seated and the menu had quite a few options. The staff were very friendly and took out order swiftly. The wait wasn't too long and we were very impressed! I particularly enjoyed the panini and crisps I had, although I can't quite remember what it was (has brie in it!) Whatever it was, it was superb and hit the spot nicely! Was great alongside my ruby hot chocolate, which I'd never had until then but will definitely be having it again! Stop by this place, if ever you're feeling peckish in Swad!

We had a Valentine's Day meal. Food was absolutely first class. ANY top class kitchen would be proud to produce such a delightful menu( ...we had the Hake). Staff were friendly and relaxed. Easy atmostphere. Great evening out.....

The most amazing home cooked Sunday lunch we have ever had. Excellent service, great menu choices and beautiful surroundings. We will definitely be returning, many thanks 👍

Delightful. Took my bestie for a birthday afternoon tea. Delicious food. Superb staff and a lovely view of the lake.

amazing service was greeted with a smile the hot chocolate was gorgeous and i liked my chicken and mushroom garlic sauce when i asked for gravy they got me some oh tho they didn’t get me enough but that was all sorted when i asked for more (highly recommend booking in advance)

Couldn't recommend enough Two sausage babs and a cake big enough for two Amazing just under 13 quid quality ingredients lovely stuff

Needed a catch up with a friend and this was the place we picked for breakfast! It's inside toons but not hard to find just enter and head left, you'll work out the rest. Ample parking outside! Easy wheelchair access also. Staff were helpful but you have to go back to the counter for everything. It got a little busy later and having to wait in the cue for another coffee and tea was a little poopy. Food was pretty good but more than I usually pay, yet I'm out of area so not sure what the prices are like around here. Toilets are nearby and kept clean. All in all I'd pop by again if I was in the area. Enjoy.

Visited on a Saturday morning (9.45ish) at the end of October. Was surprised to see quite a few people already there, as other places are usually a little quieter at this time! Having eaten, I can fully understand why it is popular - we have found our new favourite local place for a cooked breakfast! 2 of us dined, and we opted for the Scottish breakfast and the Irish breakfast, as we've never the chance to try these ever before. We cut bits up to share, so we both got to try the Scottish bits and the Irish bits, and my goodness they were good! The Lorne sausage (Scottish) was quite dense, like a really good quality burger, the Irish sausage were delicious, the white pudding (Scottish) was creamy and peppery, the black pudding (Irish) was divine - crumbly textured, and a great flavour (supermarket black pudding has been ruined forever now!), the tattie scone (Scottish) and homemade potato cake (Irish) were amazing (and whilst in theory the same thing, had different textures and a slight difference in taste) Everything else on the plate was also high quality - lovely eggs, the thickest bacon I have ever seen, great tomatoes and really nice baked beans. Beans and chopped tomatoes served in ramekins (perfect for those who don't like the juices touching). There were mushrooms on the Irish breakfast, but I would have liked more as I love mushrooms. No mushrooms on the Scottish breakfast, which were missed. The Scottish breakfast came with some thick sliced white toast, and the Irish breakfast came with thick sliced soda bread. While the soda bread had a really nice flavour, it was a little bit dense for my tastes (first time having it, so not used to it!) The meals were £13 each, which included a hot drink. We ordered a tea and a coffee. The coffee (americano) was served in a nice sized mug. The tea was served in a pot, which didn't dribble, and I had a cup and saucer to drink it from. Plenty of milk in the jug that accompanied the drinks. The menu explains that breakfasts are cooked to order, so to allow about 20 minutes between ordering and being served. This gave us enough time to drink our drinks, and people watch. Some orders that came out looked very impressive, including the doorstop breakfast sandwiches, which were enormous! While we there, a customer in a wheel chair arrived - there was a little issue in getting the wheelchair through, but another table tucked their chairs in and the customer was able to get through. Plenty of staff serving, taking orders and cleaning up. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!!