Best Cafes in Weston-on-trent, Derbyshire (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

A highly recommended place for food and drinks! The atmosphere is amazing! Two of the staff in particular, Nick and Holly, really stand out to me due to their hospitality and work ethic. It’s also great for a quick catch up with friends over lunch and to get work done.

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely fantastic place. Coming from Australia I have struggled with the quality of coffee and cafes in the UK but luckily I stumbled across this little gem. Fantastic coffee, healthy food, great options, lovely location, good parking. Could not recommend this place more.

Rating: 5 / 5

We booked a breakfast for our daughter's birthday and are really glad we found base bar. Just a quick walk across from the racecourse 3g football pitches so perfect for a post football bite to eat. Avocado smash was a large portion and really nice, pancakes were also good. As it was my daughter's birthday they brought out a brownie to finish! The staff were friendly and very attentive. I'm sure we will be back!

Rating: 5 / 5

Car was in for a service so decided to pop in for a cooked breakfast. Absolutely lovely food here. And the hot chocolate is also damn good. Prices are fair and reasonable too!

Rating: 5 / 5

What a find..... A fantastic breakfast at a great price. Everything was cooked fresh so piping hot. The quality of the products used were of a high standard.... Will definitely return

Rating: 5 / 5

Banging breakfast cobs only thing that could improve would be higher quality sausages apart from that lovely place with lovely owners!.

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice full English breakfast with a mug of tea and a very reasonable price

Rating: 5 / 5

Food very good. Staff very welcoming

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic service and great eggs on toast this Tuesday morning . Highly recommend

Rating: 5 / 5

2020 Staff are very friendly. The coffees are good. Great location. Started my loyalty card so I'll be back.☕ March 2023 On my return I had the sausage sandwich which was very tasty. There were comfy seats, and the toilets were at the back of the café which were clean and tidy.

Rating: 5 / 5

I visited here with family, we came for breakfast and it did not disappoint. Food was so good, excellent value for money, very nice coffee too 👌

Rating: 5 / 5

Called in midway through our Chaddesden to Little Eaton walk for a much needed coffee. Excellent, really well decorated with a contemporary, clean and airy feel and a really nice outside area.... unfortunately it chucked it down the minute we sat down. Coffee was excellent, smooth, decent strength and moderately bitter, the cakes we ate were superb, we didn't eat anything else; however, it looked amazing...I was seriously tempted. Everyone was really polite and friendly and the place was immaculately clean. Highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely café with friendly staff. Went towards the end of the day and it was really buys, but staff were attentive. Great coffee and enjoyed the pancakes.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great experience, food was delicious!! Gluten and dairy free options were really nice. Staff really went the extra mile to accommodate us. Thank you 😁

Rating: 5 / 5

What a refreshing change to find a cafe that actually looks after wheelchair users. The host was a wonderful example of how to treat his customers. The food was excellent, the coffee was hot and it was a lovely atmosphere. Thank you so much, we’ll be back soon.

Rating: 5 / 5

A lovely cafe we enjoyed our toasted sandwiches with delicious coleslaw. Would recommend a visit. My husband enjoyed looking at the model cars on display. The staff served us well they were very helpful.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little cafe with the sweetest most helpful owner. The menu selection is huge, and so reasonably priced! Coffee and toasted sandwiches were absolutely delicious.

Rating: 5 / 5

What a lovely, warm and welcoming place! An owner who clearly loves their job and treats customers like family. Customer service at its absolute finest.

Rating: 5 / 5

A nice cafe/restaurant offering some very tasty food all day. One of the best sausage and fried egg sandwiches I've had in a long time. A nice quirky atmosphere. Like eating in a library or second hand book shop. The only downside was the chairs at tables were a bit hard and basic and it was a bit chilly. Minor stuff really.

Rating: 5 / 5

Really terrific cafe in Derby. I wish I would have discovered this cafe earlier and not on my way out of Derby, could have visited more than once.

Rating: 5 / 5

I think this place has become a favourite of mine, without a doubt! Never even realised it was here until earlier on today. After finishing in town, I fancied somewhere to sit and people watch for a bit, while enjoying a drink and maybe a sweet treat too. I looked at a couple of cafes close by, but The Bookcafé stood out the most to me. Well I'm glad I chose this place, because it's awesome and super quirky! A shame I didn't bring my journal with me, as it's a great place to either catch up on some writing or get stuck into a good book for a while. There were plenty of seats to choose from, so I ended up going by the window, so I could people-watch and simply enjoy the world going by. The staff were lovely, being greeted with a smile by one of the young ladies who worked there. There's a choice, to either order at the counter or from the table which is handy. It was simple to use, and you could pay through Google/Apple pay or even PayPal. The young lady I mentioned, kindly came over to inform me that they hadn't got any of the ginger cake. However, they did have a selection of other great-sounding cakes and treats. So after refreshing my memory and having a look at what they had, I went for the coffee marble cake (deliciously moist, with a subtle coffee taste... Not too overpowering!) 👌🏻I also ordered a large cappuccino and they didn't take long at all to arrive. Another lady who brought them over, was super friendly and pleasant, which just enhanced the overall experience so hats off to the staff, for being fabulous! It was nice to sit and relax, listen to the music playing and watch the world go by. Such a great place, if you're looking for somewhere to unwind for a while from the hectic world. 10/10!!

Rating: 5 / 5

I stayed in Derby for a week and tried a few different places for breakfast. I found the book cafe to be the best. Excellent quality food. Particularly enjoyed the scrambled eggs which were light and flurry. Every item on the plate was of good quality. The location of the cafe is very central and the quirky ambience adds to the experience. Only slightly marked down service as there was no table service, only order at the bar was available but that said the staff were nice and friendly. I’d gladly return to the book cafe in the future and recommend to others

Rating: 5 / 5

The best café in the city by far My only choice for a breakfast. Don’t judge a book 📖 by the cover because once you’re inside the service is always homely welcoming and impeccable - With the most delicious hearty breakfast cooked to perfection and served with a wonderful smile 🥰 This little café on the corner is often busy with a down to earth atmosphere and a buzz in the air. Parking 🚙 for three vehicles on the front or on street parking available after the double yellow lines. You will only have to walk a maximum one minute to the Café once u find an on-street parking spot. If you are not a meat 🥩 eater, then you can plump for the vegetarian options. This visit was a much needed tasty breakfast after completing our Markeaton 5km parkrun 🏃🏿 Then headed off to Matlock for the day browsing charity shops 🛍️ Wayfarer Cafe - ten outta ten

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a breakfast with family today, was lovely. Great, friendly service and fab food. Good job, well done, will be back

Rating: 5 / 5

The best cafe in Derby hands down. My favourite go to cafe for a great Full English breakfast. The large bacon cobs are ace also. If you need a proper receipt to claim expenses back they can give you one no problem.

Rating: 5 / 5

Really nice cafe with excellent service the staff are always happy to help the steak pie is a must try do a decent cup of tea aswell

Rating: 5 / 5

Wonderful brunch at the Cowshed. Beautiful rooms in the countryside. Delicious food and the cakes look great. Very busy, but they seem to be coping without too much delay. Update: Service was much faster on our last 2 visits, they seem to have improved a lot.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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

Rating: 5 / 5

Been meaning to call here for a while, finally made it today and wasn't disappointed. A warm, friendly welcome awaits you on entry ,we booked a table ahead, which is a wise move as it is a busy place. We opted for the Stilton,cream cheese ,walnut and mango chutney sandwich on thick granary bread, what a flavour combination, it was delicious and as far as a sandwich goes it is probably the nicest I've ever had! There is a lovely selection of cakes to choose from, we chose the Ninaimo and a white chocolate and peanut butter blondiè, these again were both delicious, all washed down with a lovely cappuccino . Service was excellent, will definitely visit again when in the area.

Rating: 5 / 5

Took a friend there for a mid day meal. They take notice of allergies. The meals were nicely presented. Very popular with mothers and young families. We had the Eggs Benedict that was rather pleasant. When in the area it is worth a try.

Rating: 5 / 5

SO glad I visited here today with a good friend of mine. I found it on Google maps...!!! Such delicious food , with a very good quality and taste to it. I had garlic mushrooms on sourdough toast , with a poached egg on top, and lots of lovely fresh rocket. My friend had a lovely brown sourdough with a blend of very tasty cheeses on top of it - we both loved our food...😋😋😋. The desserts and cakes are to die for, my friend had a piece of a "triple layer victoria sponge", and I had a piece of "blueberry & lemon sponge" to take away, with me... Coffees were also 👌👌👌👌👌 excellent. Staff were very helpful and friendly, too... 🥰🥰👍👍. Would definitely recommend this place for breakfast, brunch, & lunch...👍👍👍 Amazing...!! You can also reserve a table in advance, to make sure you get a seat, when it's busy....👌👌Visited again with 2 other friends today (12/9/24 - it's still as busy , and as good food as ever....👍👍👍 Gets SO very busy, it's good that you can reserve tables beforehand.

Rating: 4 / 5

Enjoyed a very good breakfast here a few weeks ago. It was a Monday about 10am and it was very busy....and got busier, which is absolutely great to see so many people using this lovely place. The breakfast and coffee were both delicious and I would definitely recommend a visit here. The only thing that bothered us was that about 3/4 of the way through our visit, a member of staff approached our table and put a note on it.....saying the table was reserved from 12.15. I was still eating at this point so was a bit out out by this. There were other occupied tables around us but it seemed that we were being told our time was up. As we got up to leave, a member of staff just looked at us and said "these people are here now". No need for that, we were on our way. Sort of put a damper on the morning after paying for two cooked breakfasts and coffee.

Rating: 5 / 5

The breakfast was really tasty, lovely atmosphere and staff is always smiling. We had an excellent experience!

Rating: 5 / 5

Called in this morning for a breakfast (1st time in a long time) we got a free table straight away 09.40am there was a few In already, I had the big breakfast & my wife the vegetarian & a pot of tea, everything was very nice, although my breakfast wasn't that large the quality of the food was very good & it was enough so I would say the price is ok & plenty of tea from the large teapot. Staff are all spot on, all in all a pleasant experience, 👍

Rating: 5 / 5

Super little traditional garden centre with a great selection of healthy looking plants. Didn't buy plants, but I will return when I need some. Went to the restaurant for a coffee and ham sandwich. Served on a rustic bloomer with crisps and coleslaw. Delicious. Great restaurant with dog friendly area inside special shed. Great to see these traditional garden centres still exist and thrive. Definitely worth a visit.

Rating: 5 / 5

We found this cafe whilst searching for breakfast near to Kedleston Hall. There is a good selection of choices, including 3 sizes of breakfast. The quality of the food was good and the service was quick and staff friendly. Would highly recommend. This is also attached to a little garden centre so an added bonus.