The Best Cafes in Derbyshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Lovely farm shop, tea rooms, glamping pods, and the Annex air BnB, which was a fabulous place to stay!

Fabulous place just off the beaten track, lovely home made food and a nice gift shop and friendly atmosphere

Lovely place to take your dog for a walk and either have a coffee in the farm shop or visit the restaurant. Peaceful country surroundings. Improvement could be made of the bought in pasties ( too dry). And pumpkin season - although lovely, way over the top pricing compared to supermarkets or markets.

Absolutely beautiful afternoon tea to celebrate my birthday. Not everyone chose the afternoon tea and some ordered from the menu, all the food arrived together which was lovely. Plenty of tea in the tea pots (a good two large cups) A very popular venue with beautiful views and a lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend and would advise you book a table to ensure you have a seat.

Excellent place at the beach. Parking can be limited but plenty seats and tables inside. Food was way above what I was expecting and service from the lady was above and beyond what you normally get at most places. Food was perfectly cooked and quality of ingredients was high. They also have a toilet here as well. Would definitely come back again. Well run and clean place.

We've been meaning to visit for a while now but tend to go further up to druridge. Had a lovely walk on the beach, then popped over the road to have lunch. Really enjoyed our visit....food great....other half really enjoyed his vegetable broth and my cheese toasty and salad really tasty. Very dog friendly which is a bonus. Staff friendly and efficient....served by a canny young lass and then Ian cleared our table as we were leaving....we had a good chat with him. We'll definitely be returning!

We spent a lovely afternoon at the Drift Cafe in Cresswell. The staff were so pleasant and put up with us very fussy ladies, making sure we were happy. The homemade gammon broth and cheese and chive scones were delicious, highly recommended especially on cold winter days. Definitely worth a visit.

we visited again after two years, I ordered cool river full english, the black and white puddings were a bit in too small portion that's why I marked down one star. my friend had the cheese and onion quiche and was delicious. the price of full In a hot day, if you would like a bit cooler, cafe is fitted with air condition. The quiches and the hot sandwiches are delicious.

Lovely place, the waiter went above and beyond, helping us by moving tables and being kind and patient the whole time with fussy eaters ordering specific orders, so thank you to him. Great quality tasty food, drinks and pastries too. Brilliant people.

Simply the best place for brunch (and any other light meal) in Matlock. We are a party of 8 and they coped admirably, all of the breakfasts coming out at the same time and hot. Reasonable prices and being located in a (long stay) car park helps.

Wow, somewhere to take your lady or fella, table service, good size coffee cups and tea pots. Will be making that 90 mile trip to visit again. Back for a trip out on bike. Food is really good, as allways. Internet said open ?

Very friendly and caring staff. The place is brand new including the whole building. Spacious car park, toilets are located outside. The food is delicious and plenty. Inside is a bit cold so be prepared for that. Will likely return. Loved the chamomile and citrus tea.

Called in for breakfast after visiting Eyam. The place was very busy but managed to get seated and got served within good time considering how packed the place was. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and the service was great. It’s dog friendly, and our pooch was brought some water by one of the staff members. The cafe was really nicely decorated and very clean throughout. Breakfast was excellent, good quality ingredients, nicely cooked and presented. The bacon that had been done on the griddle was particularly nice. Great experience overall, and looking forward to coming back for a pizza and a pint one night. ****Edit***** 1 Week after leaving the above 5 star review, unfortunately I have to reduce the rating to a 2. I called into the cafe today after such a great experience last week. Today was fairly quiet, got seated and someone came to take an order within a reasonable time. 3 club sandwiches and a piece of cake and 4 drinks. Drinks came then waited…and waited…and waited for the food. A couple of tables got served but there didn’t seem to be a lot of action in the cooking area, so wondered if our order had gone through. No food after an hour so decided it was time to go. I asked the waitress for the bill for the drinks and explained that our food hadn’t arrived. I got a lukewarm apology of “Sorry, not sure what happened “. Waited another 5 minutes for her to discuss with colleagues then got the drinks bill. I mentioned how good things had been last week, but was disappointed that nobody had realised we hadn’t been served when there were only a few customers in. I would have been happy with an apology with some conviction, asked if we still wanted food, maybe not charge for the drinks due to the error. I don’t leave many negative reviews, and would always give an establishment chance to put things right, but I feel everything was a bit casual and didn’t leave the place feeling there had been a genuine error, but staff had done everything to make me feel I still wanted to return again. Chapter 3! …. Came in today for a breakfast. Very busy but got seated. Service was great, breakfast was great. Just wanted to say a special Thanks to Vicky. She was really welcoming and attentive. I noticed her running around, checking on customers, she came back to us twice about our breakfast and our bill at the end, just to check in on us. She must have covered 2 miles in the time we were there, and all with a smile on her face.This is what customer service should be like. Vicky deserves a medal (or a pay rise).I have revised my rating back to 5 stars, based on todays meal and service, just disappointed with last weeks reaction to us not getting served, but hopefully all back and track and can enjoy Cupola again.

We’ve drove past here a couple of times and yesterday decided to give it a go!! We were not disappointed!! Beautiful relaxing ambience, amazing food, excellent staff, super clean facilities and reasonably priced. Vicky was very helpful and friendly and couldn’t do enough for us! There was also an information centre with the history of Stoney Middleton displayed! Will definitely be coming back!! Highly recommended!

Wonderful place to have breakfast. Very friendly service and they made us feel welcome as soon as we entered the door. Food was really tasty and very good value. We recommend this place to everyone.

Great little cafe with friendly service. An excellent breakfast and great value for money

What a lovely cafe and lovely owners. The atmosphere here is great. The food is homemade and really good comfort food. The cottage pie and burgers were great! Exceeded our expectations of a quick lunch. We were looking for a small business rather than a chain and we are so happy we chose this place. The owners here are so kind and that made it all the better. Stop off here and eat some great homemade food!

Amazing food! I had the mac n cheese chips and salad, which was so good! My mum had small fry up which she really enjoyed especially finding a nice cafe that does tinned tomatoes and oatcakes is a plus. Staff really friendly and attentive. Will definitely be by go to cafe now.

Lovely setting and well maintained in the inside. Food and coffee are amazing. One point to consider; the sign about your card-charges. Take it down, these charges are a tax deduction against your income, plus all your bank charges. Maybe you should get rid of card payments all together if it’s causing an issue. At the end of the day, it’s the cost of doing business and these charges are already worked into your costs.

Had tea and cake here recently. As usual, the service was friendly, and the food and drink were excellent. I have visited many times and would highly recommend it. Called in again in August and had this lovely coffee and pecan cake. Added some Valentine cake photos for February 2024. 13th October 2024 had tea and apple pie delicious! November 2024 and the café is decorated for Christmas, seasonal cakes await, and 'spicy parsnip soup'. The staff are as friendly as ever, a warm atmosphere awaits....

Myself and my partner regularly come to the cafe in the park lovly atmosphere every time friendly caring staff and delious full English breakfast. Along with there wide range of main meals we have tried. there lasagna being one of my favourites and not forgetting the amazing cakes. Great prices highly recommended

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.

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.

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.

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.

A well proportioned cafe plenty of outside dining space and good parking. Offers a wide range of tasty looking breakfasts with vegetarian options. The first time I have been offered a raspberry jam croissant, but it was quite nice. I would imagine this place is very busy during tourist season. Prices seem reasonable for the quality offered. Staff are .pleasant

Popped in with the missus for a spot of lunch, which quickly escalated into a dining delight! I chose the bagels with smoked salmon, and she chose poached eggs on toast with crushed avocado. Both meals were absolutely perfect, great textures, balance of flavours, and the portions were both generous and very reasonably priced. Touches like a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, and a seeded bagel, rather than a plain one, just shows the level of care and attention put into their food. Throw in some fresh spinach and eggs cooked to perfection, what more could you want?Cake! That’s what!! Even though we were both full, we simply couldn’t leave without a couple of the cakes on display, they simply looked amazing. And they were! Thoroughly recommend these lovely people, the fantastic food, great location, and one more bonus…they allow dogs, which meant we got a bit of a doggo fix too!! Brilliant 👍

Had a fantastic experience at The Family Tree! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a lovely countryside charm. The food was delicious, well-prepared, and generously portioned. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from start to finish. Whether you’re stopping by for a coffee, a meal, or just a relaxing time, this place is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended!

Myself and my partner regularly come to the cafe in the park lovly atmosphere every time friendly caring staff and delious full English breakfast. Along with there wide range of main meals we have tried. there lasagna being one of my favourites and not forgetting the amazing cakes. Great prices highly recommended

Had tea and cake here recently. As usual, the service was friendly, and the food and drink were excellent. I have visited many times and would highly recommend it. Called in again in August and had this lovely coffee and pecan cake. Added some Valentine cake photos for February 2024. 13th October 2024 had tea and apple pie delicious! November 2024 and the café is decorated for Christmas, seasonal cakes await, and 'spicy parsnip soup'. The staff are as friendly as ever, a warm atmosphere awaits....

Lovely setting and well maintained in the inside. Food and coffee are amazing. One point to consider; the sign about your card-charges. Take it down, these charges are a tax deduction against your income, plus all your bank charges. Maybe you should get rid of card payments all together if it’s causing an issue. At the end of the day, it’s the cost of doing business and these charges are already worked into your costs.

Two of us ordered a steak sandwich and a portion of smoky bacon sausage roll. Both were delicious with generous helpings of tasty, fresh salad alongside: beetroot, celeriac, coleslaw and rocket. There was an attractive selection of cakes and bakes to be sampled next time. Friendly service with a warm welcome as we walked in. The latte coffee was perfectly prepared and served.

We visited this cute café before heading to the theatre, which is just around the corner. They’ve got a nice breakfast and lunch menu. I went for scrambled eggs on toast and added the smoked salmon, it was really tasty and just what I fancied. The staff were lovely and offered to split our bill to make things easier for us even though this had to be done manually. It was really busy on the Saturday we visited, so were lucky to get a table straight away, most people after us had to queue

The Green Pavilion Café in Buxton, nestled in the heart of Derbyshire, is a quaint, cozy gem known for its inviting atmosphere and homemade treats. Situated in a charming Victorian building, the café offers an array of delightful pastries, freshly brewed coffee, and hearty breakfasts, perfect for both locals and visitors. The warm, rustic interior is adorned with local artwork, creating a welcoming and artistic ambiance. Beyond the delectable menu, the café’s commitment to using locally sourced ingredients highlights its dedication to sustainability and supporting the community. Whether for a leisurely brunch or a quick coffee break, the Green Pavilion Café promises a memorable experience.