BEAR - Derby in Derby

Good brunch selection with good atmosphere. Only criticism would be portion sizes and too many hash browns (4) and sour dough at the expense of the other ingredients.

Had a lovely lunch here with my boyfriend yesterday. Sat on one of the 4 tables outside in the sunshine and both had the Lebanese flatbreads and Mango/passionfruit smoothies. Quite pricey at £19 each for lunch but the food and smoothie were both delicious and I'd definitely recommend. Thanks Bear!

Looking for somewhere in Derby for an early breakfast & struggled. We then saw Bear on Irongate which looked inviting-opened at 8am. Popped our heads in to ask & Ollie could not have been more pleasant & helpful- the reason we decided to try Bear. After looking at a good choice of options I decided on poached eggs on sourdough toast - 2 lovely deep yellow yolk eggs perfectly cooked on a large slice of sourdough toast & a delicious herb butter for £6.90. Beautifully presented & absolutely filling. Add to that a great quality filter coffee (not the weak nasty stuff some places serve) for £2.90 with unlimited free refills until 10.30am. A really lovely surprise & a gem of a find. Would definitely recommend ( I had a peak at the lunch menu which also looks good). Will go back & on Ollies recommendation try the venue in Ashbourne- handy for anyone going out walking or vising the Peak District.

We called in on the way to a gig.The staff are super friendly attentive and professional.The food was superb and the wine was perfect,my husband wasn't sure which lager to have and they let him taste it first ....

Visited with friends for a meal in the evening. The area itself is nice and relaxed, and has a nice vibe for an evening meal. The service for drinks is very slow, considering it wasn’t too busy you would have expected to get them sooner but they took quite a while. My friend asked for mocktails but they didn’t have any which was a shame however they did accommodate her by making something for her, but maybe a suggestion going forward that mocktails are added to the menu? The drinks can be quite expensive also. The food was lovely, really nice, but my burger was £19, which is extremely steep. It’s insanely overpriced. I wouldn’t pay that again. The staff were friendly and nice, just very expensive and left feeling a bit underwhelmed.

Came here on the 12/3/2022 for lunch with a friend. I ordered eggs benedict which was £8.50 and added on smoked salmon for £4. I was very disappointed. Thin slice of bread which was burnt. The portion of salmon was pathetic. I paid £12.50 for the smallest eggs benedict I've ever had and its the most expensive. Everything else was good.

Over the past two days we have visited here twice for food & drinks.On Friday we visited for there signature pancakes, have fruit x10 stack & bacon with maple syrup x10 stack. There was that much we had to take some home. The only criticism I would say is that unfortunately they were out of packet, & not cooked from scratch.On Saturday evening we visited again, but this time as a table of 7, for my birthday. This time round I went for the La Fondue Burger with standard House Seasoned Fries. Presentation & taste was spot on, however the burger was over cooked for my liking. All other guests gave good feedback. On a different note, the cocktail menu has good selection to chose from, my personal favourite being the espresso martini.

My first time visiting Bear. Overall I was very satisfied with my experience. Service was friendly and hassle free. Food delivery was very quick. I had the bubble & squeak cakes which was nice. Good size portion, although I could have done with a little more. Cutlery and glass was clean.

On the surface this place looks like one of many hipster cafes but the atmosphere and service begs to differ. The staff were warm and welcoming, very happy to help and seemingly kind natured. The atmosphere is perfectly pieced together with great decor and music to match, not to mention the furniture offering a touch of minimalism. The food was outstanding the flavours literally jumped off the plate and danced around the palate. One of the best Shakshukas to date - compliments to the chef. The coffee is also of very high standard will definitely be returning soon.

Coffee OK but very limited options for these times Cake OK but just OKService Excellent though and the place was spotless

We have been to Bear in Derby a number of times and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the coffee is great.Menu is limited but really tasty. They have good cakes too. The only issue I have found on the last few occasions is some of the staff. Really rude, arrogant and disinterested, such a shame because it could be the perfect place. We won't be rushing back.

Came here for a drink with my child however upon arrival I was disappointed to find that there were no 'bears' to be seen.When peeping through the window it seems very much like a 'cave.'When taking a seat, I felt humiliated as the wonky 'bar stool' legs caused me to topple over onto the floor. (Would book a table if you are old or small to prevent this!)As well as this, the berry smoothie, which tasted amazing, was not specified to have bits on the menu, (yet another misleading message from the cafe).As quality of food is high, would recommend to any financially thriving person- as prices are rather high!

Went with a friend for the Bottomless Brunch and just wow! The staff were so attentive and the food was tasty and beautifully presented. A perfect Sunday morning...would highly recommend. Thank you to the lovely staff for your efforts.

Start working near bear and it’s the closest “coffee shop” then saw the ice tea. One word. Wow! Best ice tea I’ve ever had. Now my fav drink and my calm down after work. Great customer service too! Wish you was open later ;)

We visited Bear off the cuff after being let down by another pub that we had pre booked for dinner and drinks for my friends Birthday. The staff were amazing and accommodated our party in the space of 10-15 minutes. Despite issues with certain food and drink not being in stock (due to being so busy) the staff were amazing and bent over backwards to ensure we had a great time (which we did). The food was lovely and we all had a fantastic night!We will definitely be back, just get some Pizza and Rose wine in! :)

Close to Jury's Inn and necessary to leave hotel if you want a cooked breakfast. The Bear fits the bill well and a nice location near the Cathedral. Grandson Stanley had a bacon cobb with a fried egg on the side and loved it. Fiona also liked her pancaskes with maple syrup while I ordered the full english. This was also nice with a couple of exceptions - the miso roasted mushrooms were not roasted and there was no flavour of miso and the little pot of tomato and beans was strange. Otherwise friendly service and nice surroundings.

A welcome return to this visually appealing cafe with polite, attentive staff and a table by the window which was ideal for people watching. Our long black and oat flat white coffees were excellent. Very few cafes have a long black on their menu and we were impressed that there was no extra charge for any of the four plant 'milks' available. There are some appetising vegan savoury items in all the sections but we could not resist the dark cherry and marzipan cake, the blueberry Bakewell slice and the chocolate & banana loaf, which were all delicious.

Looks the part inside so was hoping for a decent breakfast. Food arrived within a reasonable time but both the bacon and sausages appeared to be pre cooked so dry and not tasty. The rest of the food was luke warm to cold depending on which item, again this would inficate that the food was not freshly cooked, we did mention this to the staff and they kindly offered to replace our food which we declined and accepted a free coffee.But unfortunately on this occasion an average meal, looks cool but so was the food.

Pleasant and tasty early evening meal. Great service and food. Nice atmosphere early on a Saturday evening.

This is a dark, noisy restaurant with the bar in the middle.We were seated with a clear view of the kitchen hatch. The hygiene left a lot to be improved. I saw bare handed chefs handling salad, then wiping hands down aprons, the barmaid opening a bottle of wine, sniff it then pour into a glass for my husband. Cutlery was not wrapped in napkins as is usual in Covid times, salt and pepper were in grinders, and therefore handled by many.The waffle was leathery and my salad lacked carbohydrate that was not offered.

Seems to be a few hit & miss reviews - it looks really good outside and in but I think it might be style over substance. Ordered flat white and mocha plus the maple bacon pancakes. Honestly, I didn’t like the app ordering experience (maybe an age thing) I certainly didn’t find it easier. Coffees arrived, had to ask for sugar - tasted ok but nothing special, had better coffee in the museum of making earlier that same day tbh. Took ages for food to arrive, coffee was long finished by then. Pancakes were big disappointment, expensive and underwhelming. There seemed to be lots of staff, not sure why when you have to order via app. Maybe get more cooking in the kitchen? Sorry guys, not impressed.

Great visit to BEAR. I brought my Grandad out for a birthday breakfast and we were both very pleased. I requested a window seat when booking which we were given. Ordering via the app was easy, food was delicious and our server was very friendly.

Ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was burnt and the waffle was hard in the middle. They did try to rectify this at the time but it shouldn’t have come out like that I’m the first place. Coffee came cold after I specifically requested it to be extra hot. The only thing that was okay were the waffles. I appreciate them allowing dogs into the restaurant however o think as a courtesy they should ask if people are okay with dogs being at the table next to them. Some one might have allergies!

The atmosphere was lovely, chilled & relaxing. The food was absoloutely gorgeous, would definately recommend and would go back again.

Lovely pre lunch fathers day cocktails.Great choice & very alcoholic! The organic Pinot grigio was very tasty too. The ordering system via the app worked really well& we all felt safe within the covid rules. Staff were all very friendly & we will return again. It was fab to feel normal. Thank you everyone

The menu and food were absolutely fantastic. Everything was really fresh and perfectly cooked - it arrived very quickly. The service was also fantastic. So impressed!

I came across Bear by chance when visiting Derby for work. I was warmly welcomed and everything seemed really well managed in terms of social distancing and the COVID measures in place. I ordered a salad which was really tasty and served up quickly, the coffee was outstanding. Service was quick and friendly. The atmosphere of the place was really good and I would highly recommend a visit.

Nice place for breakfast. Lots of interesting vegetarian choices. Excellent service and attentive staff. Highly recommend

My daughter booked table for Breakfast for 3 people on Friday and she thought Saturday aswell.Friday breakfast was fine but not really outstanding, but when we turned up on Saturday we were told there was no table booked, probably our own fault but I think you need to take a look at your booking procedure as its not clear. But the worst aspect seemed to be the off hand way the front of house chap dealt with it as if to say oh well its your fault so unlucky, perhaps he was having a bad day, my daughter will probably go again but I won't be bothering

Welcome, service, food, coffee & drinks were superb along with the friendliest staff. Will return again and will also be visiting the Bears at Derbion, Uttoxeter, Stone and Northwich. Continuing success at your fantastic venues.

I visited with a friend, approx. 2 weeks ago. We have been regulars at Bear for at least 2 years. We had to use a table outside as per COVID restrictions. To order, we had to enter the bar foyer and scan the QR code. I have an older android 'phone that wouldn't allow a QR reading app. My friends apple 'phone died due to a low battery. He tried to explain to the 2 Bear staff, who were only accepting online orders, to no avail. A nearby, female Bear customer/ Good Samaritan, explained to us that she too had the same difficulty a few days previously. A Good Samaritan noticed her plight & bought her coffee, now, she did the same for us! The attitude of the staff was awkward and very unhelpful. I have decided not to bother being their customer again. I have met there previousl, having eaten and drank coffee and tea. But this episode has spoiled my previous praise of the Bear cafe and eaterie.

Went 2 days before lockdown and a male member of staff who was serving on the night was awful with his attitude. Tables seemed to be left for long periods of time with no service, or no care of if the food was okay, for more drinks etc. I am normally not one to write a review but I feel as though this was particularly bad compared with previous experiences in BEAR. The whole evening we were asked once if we wanted another drink over the course of around 2-3 hours and we noticed a few tables becoming aggitated waiting for the bill, drinks, food etc. Overall the food was nice but it came out near cold and the service was awful.

Great cocktails. Great coffee. We enjoyed olives,nachos,a selection of tacos and pizza. All delicious. Good service, friendly and helpful. Social distancing was good. The only minor issue was that we felt a little chilly down near the door. We shall be back.

The Shakshouka was delicious as always, great coffee, atmosphere and staff. COVID restrictions well adhered to.

My partner and I had the Funday brunch and enjoyed all of it. We had 3 cocktails each, all fab particularly the breakfast martini. Food equally good...potato cakes and the angry mac. Staff were attentive..a great way to spend an afternoon and good value for £40.

Great Funday Brunch to celebrate my ordination. I recommend the elderflower gin fizz cocktail. Eggs Benedict very well cooked, although I would have preferred the traditional spinach to the cavolo nero.

We had a fantastic visit. Everything was secure regarding the adherence to COVID guidelines, food was incredible, reasonable prices. The service was brilliant. Would definitely return!

Great evening. Limited menu but tasty pizzas and tacos. Drinks service is slow but the cocktails are delicious!

A stylish, contemporary, and spacious cafe with welcoming and professional staff. Oatly is available for people who do not want to drink calves milk and there are vegan options on the menu. Our espressos were lovely, quite fruity and a decent temperature, instead of lukewarm which I've had in many other cafes. Luckily an outside table became available shortly so we were able to enjoy the sunshine and watch the people go by.

My only complaint against Bear cafe in Derby is the lack of proper table service. In these covid19 days, customers do not want to queue up behind total strangers and have to select and pay for their meals at a counter...take a tip from our continental cousins...get from behind the counter, chat with customers at the table and take their order... simple really and much safer.Menu limited, only three choices of lunch, but was good. Great place, good atmosphere, lots of space...just up the personal service please.

Came to Bear for brunch as is my usual and coffee lovely and had the Bear breakfast which I've not had before and it was super. My sister had her favourite Shakshuka and it did not disappoint. Felt relaxed and safe. THANK YOU

Excellent coffee as always however the evening menu was extremely small. With such little choice I ordered the tacos but they completely lacked lustre. At £2 a taco I was expecting bulky, hearty tacos however they had little filling and seemed more of a snack than a evening meal. When it was handed to me, I was hugely disappointed....

£8 for a high quality breakfast featuring Sausage patty, streaky bacon, mushroom, tomato and fried eggs. Other half had pancakes and was raving about the coffee as does everyone else. Staff followed Covid measures amazingly, quickly attending to tables when guests left. Only complaints would be £2 for a small can of cola which doesnt taste good, and the eggs had a bit of funky tasting residue on the bottom.Wont stop us coming again for breakfast or dinner when we visit Derby again.

As always amazing service and food. Me and my family always enjoy coming to Bear for food and drinks. Keep up the good work x

Experience always good, I was delighted when lockdown was softened and Bear opened again. I have visited with my wife, with our kids and with my parents and always enjoy the meal. Eat out to help out helped me visit 7 times during August with one more booked. Best breakfast in Derby!!!

Good place for out work meeting. Excellent coffee. Food great, interesting and different menu. Maybe more clarity on the options re a flatbread or a bowl - one of our party wanted flatbread but a bowl arrived and even now we don't quite know how that happened.

I love visiting Bear and the pandemic has made no change to their friendly staff and the best chai latte (and I’ve tried a few!). Keep up the good work, folks!

Popped in for a quick coffee with my daughter. Nice atmos but some social distancing not being adhered to. They are trying but some customers are just not following the rules.

Lovely food, quick service. Definitely worth a visit if you're in that end of Derby. Bit gutted they had no peach iced tea.

Pre-lockdown this was one of my go-to spots (for coffee catch ups with friends, brunch with family or a chilled solo morning working away on my laptop). The coffee is SO good and the food has never failed to be delicious. The menu has lots in the way of plant based food and is always that little bit more creative with it's offerings.When the cafe re-opened as lockdown eased BEAR was one of the first places we visited and we weren't disappointed! I think I've been most weeks since, at least for a coffee, and I'm happy to recommend to friends, family and now you (whoever you are reading this)!

Came here with a group of friends for a catch up and brunch and was very impressed. The food and service was great and the staff were all friendly. We hadn't even thought about the eat out to help out scheme but this was a bonus, however even without the offer the price was reasonable. The portion size was just right, very tasty food and great coffee! It was busy however this did not hinder the service and we were not rushed at all, in fact we were allowed to stay for longer than the allocated time slot and felt very comfortable doing so, the staff were welcoming and accommodating and the place was clean and well maintained. Will definitely visit again and recommend to others.

Lovely Brunch food for 3 and another group of friends. Drinks were good too. Eat out to help out taking place which helped make the experience more financially viable otherwise would have been an expensive meal out. Service was good, however they literally had 1 girl doing all till orders, table service and dish clearing while 1 guy did all drinks. Until another me never of staff joined at about 10.30, tables were left with dirty dishes for quite a while as the poor girl was stretched too far. Disappointed with the ‘sweets treats’ that were advertised to come with home made honey comb. Neither of them did, glad I only paid half price for it! The brownie and ice cream was more ice cream than brownie (again, expensive for what it was) and came with cream which I didn’t want but wasn’t on the menu! A few careful tweaks and more attention to detail, better staffing and this place could be a lovely place to visit often.

You have taken your Covid precautions too far. Refusing to accept cash whilst having a good jar for cash is hypocritical. Keeping the doors open to aid ventilation when it’s raining and cold is ridiculous. Breakfast was cold before we could eat it. Quality of food as always was good but you are over zealous in your “safety” measures.

FREE PARKING When you treat YOURSELF to coffee and brunch. Very misleading offer that they have running at this cafe, offer is to refund the Intu car parking charge when you buy a coffee and brunch for YOURSELF (as per the poster).Now read the small print at the bottom of the poster, to get your parking back you must spend a minimum of £25. Their most expensive coffee is about £3.50 and most expensive brunch meal is £10, so to spend £25 is pretty impossible unless of course you come as a couple or group. But the poster is advertising to “treat yourself”, so they aiming this offer at single customers, which is impossible to achieve unless you drink 3 coffees and have a couple of meals!Very misleading, and could be classed as false advertising if someone from trading standards saw it.Anyway as for the food and drink, it’s not bad, but not great. Coffee was a little sour tasting for me, but that’s personal, and the sausage burger was okay but the bread was dry. Don’t think we will be returning as we don’t like dishonest misleading offers.

Lovely venue warm & welcoming staff. Fab place to meet up with a friend after so long in lock-down. It was reassuring to see dilegent procedures in place which made us feel safe. The tables have more distance between them & staff were wearing masks. Sanitiser was available throughout the restaurant tho I may suggest some by the sinks in the ladies loo too.Coffee & cakes were delicious as usual too.We will return again it was lovely to have some normality. Thank you.

Three is us visited on Sunday 3rd July and there were excellent COVID safety precautions taken which allowed for a relaxed yet safe atmosphere. I pre booked our table online using the easy booking service and was given a 1.5 hour window to arrive and leave by. Tables have been removed to ensure 2 meter distance between guests. All staff were wearing face masks and counter has a Perspex shield. As ever the food was delicious, fresh and arrived in a timely manner. Great work BEAR!

Visited for breakfast on the 4th July. Felt very confident that all the proper social distancing regulations were being followed, service was quick and with a smile and the food and coffee were both great.Definitely recommend! Would advise booking a table if wanting to sit in.

I have been very impressed by Bear and have become a very loverly customer, What I loved about this place is how beautiful the future is for this company. I know I viste the Intu derby branch more, but sadly this is not coming on trip advisor so I would like to highlight this is the branch I would like to leave my review for, and I am more than happy for this review to be for the whole company. The intu branch of Derby is a clean, stylist place for you to have loverly coffee in my case green tea, the food is excellent and what I love is how it is really beautiful inside the actual place. Matt, Vivien and Barry, Alex and so many more, are truly are hard-working gifted group of people who are always very welcoming, kind and have wonderful people skills. I OFTERN COME and do my work, while I am drinking green tea and it helps me to concentrated on my work. I will give this place 100& for the true class of this beautiful bar/cafe/restaurant,

Me and my boyfriend have always enjoyed visiting Bear, and were really pleased that they had decided to open during the pandemic for takeaway food. The staff as always were very friendly and welcoming and there was a good system in place to ensure social distancing. The food was delicious and we will definitely be back!

A great place to come in for a bite to eat while shopping. Lovely staff and great food. It often seems quite busy but I’ve always been able to get a table. Would definitely recommend.

Had brunch here whilst working nearby.I had eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and a side of mushrooms. The setting was nice and the staff were friendly but I found the food pretty average, and it wasn’t cheap.Considering the price I also found the size of the portion of smoked salmon to be small.There was nothing wrong with it, it was just very average.

Great choice of drinks here, they don’t do ‘normal’ drinks, if you order a coke you’ll get a different brand but honestly it’s nicer than normal coke, never eaten anything but fries but the fries taste really nice

Came in for late lunch , ordered food, had a glass of wine and to be fair that was the nicest part of the experience. Ordered food sat chatting , 40 minutes later asked where our food was, as we weren’t told there would be a wait..... staff not interested in whether we had food or not, seemed to think it was acceptable...... when the food cane it was average to say the least..... certainly not worth a 40 minute wait....... won’t be visiting any time soon or ever.....

I walked in and was immediately greeted by a staff member who was aware my friend had already arrived and she pointed out where they were sitting. We were 15 minutes early for our booking but this was fine. I ordered olives, and Korean style chicken wings from the small plates evening menu, plus an espresso martini. The food came out almost immediately and was delicious; the chicken wings were oven hot and in a tasty sauce with a small salad of red pepper and red cabbage. Drinks were served quickly too. The only criticism from my party was that my friend is gluten free and this gave her quite a restricted choice at this time of day. Good ambience too, music maybe a touch loud for is oldies but ok.

I have visited twice. The food is OK but pricey for what it is and the menu is very unimaginative. My main complaint was regarding the condition of the disabled and gents toilets. Not very clean, paper all over the floor and the bin for used paper towels was broken and would not shut. The toilets are in no way inspected regularly and if they are nothing is done to rectify the problems. Overall very poor for a supposedly modern, upmarket, new age establishment. Will not be visiting again until hygiene standards are improved.

Nice vibes, good coffee.Had the Shakshuka which was meant to have poached eggs, but they were basically hard boiled. And my colleagues food came out super quick and luke warm.Staff couldve been more welcoming too, but they were nice enough for a tuesday morning.

Great place to have a drink and snack at the end of the day. Great mezze platter and humus and sourdough bread.

Uttoxeter, my local BEAR store, sets the bar high. Intu Derby exceeds expectation. As for Irongate? A league of its own. I visited last weekend, and the standard BEAR seem to uphold throughout their stores was truly embodied by this store, and its staff.. a personal, yet simultaneously professional service, tailored to the individual yet suited to the many. I enjoyed a flatbread, and an Aeropress of the Kenyan coffee, the former a prodigiously seasoned dish, the latter a vessel of pure joy. Thus far, BEAR has set an unparalleled standard of quality and service. A special thanks to the Store Manager, Ash, who visited our table and made us feel distinctly welcome. BEAR, you guys are smashing it, and it's a pleasure to be able to contribute as a customer.

I have been going here most afternoons for some months now

Nice place to sit and enjoy a coffee. Selection of pastries and light bites. Sensible prices. Good attentive service. When busy can be difficult to find a seat but that’s because it is a nice place to visit for a coffee break from shopping.

If you ever find yourself hungover and drenched from walking in the p*ssing rain for 20 mins, go here and get yourself a cappuccino. Or just go anyway, the coffee is incredible

My eldest son and I visited this restaurant for breakfast which was good value for money. Despite being busy the service was very quick and staff friendly.

Nipped here for breakfast before Christmas shopping today. Seen it had been given good reviews so gave it a go. 2 eggs benedict with bacon, 2 small pure orange juice and one tea came to £24 and the poached egg wasn’t great at all. Was a bit undercooked. And it was DROWNED in hollandaise sauce. Deffo not worth the price nowhere near. Could’ve gone weatherspoons and got a better one. It’s a no from me I’m afraid bear

Came for breakfast and had two poached eggs on sourdough. Wonderful service and the eggs were just perfect. Lovely coffee great atmosphere, can’t fault it

We went to Bear for Sunday brunch. It wasn't too busy but the vibe was lovely. The staff were friendly and the Christmas tree was cool.

I’d heard so many good things about BEAR in the daytime that we thought we’d try the evening meal.

We were not aware of the new venue in fact we visited on the opening day. Were welcomed at the door and found a suitable table. Decor was good as expected and tables very well laid out the menu was really interesting. My wife had a Raspberry Lemonade Mocktail and I had a glass of Organic Pinot Grigio both very good. For mains my Wife had had Watermelon and Feta Salad, I had Chicken Shwarma Flatbread both mains were unusual, excellently priced and satisfying. Would recommend this place to everyone and we certainly intend to visit again soon.

First ever visit here, not disappointed. Really nice place, the food was amazing. Quick friendly service and reasonably priced.

We visited here because of the variety of choice and because some of our friends are vegetarian and vegan.

Had a lovely advocado toast breakfast with my daughters. Good fast service, spacious airy and trendy surroundings. A very relaxed visit.

My sister, 14-month old and I went to BEAR for the first time and walked out very disappointed. Expensive and over-rated, looks the part but all superficial.

Great friendly service, and food of slightly below average. Portions are small and makes this expensive. I won’t be going back as many other places to visit

I visited BEAR-Derby on Saturday October 12th 2019 about 9am. First time I’ve visited, had the BEAR Breakfast from the menu...Large Soda bread with a large Portabello Mushroom, two Tomato’s, large piece of Bacon, Sausage, and topped with a Fried Egg! Absolutely delicious, would recommend to all! Washed down with a nice strong White Coffee! Service was superb, Thanks for a great breakfast!

Myself and partner visited today for a late brunch but found ourselves disappointed. It all looks very nice but it doesn’t deliver on flavour. Décor and overall ambience really laid back and chill. We both went for the avocado toast and unfortunately found it cold and flavourless, struggling to finish it just because it had cost so much. Coffee was good and service friendly hence not a lower score. I wouldn’t return.

This place is a breath of fresh air.

Our 1st visit to the new Bear at intu Derby.

Have visited here for breakfast a couple of time now and then been for lunch this week while I am working in derby for a short time. I have enjoyed the breakfast on both occasions. I have had the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, delicious. Everyone else’s breakfast has looked nice as well. Tea is lovely, served in a proper decanter and loose leaves rather than teabags, you can certainly it taste the difference. Also had a nice lunch here this week. I had the chicken schnitzel, with fresh slaw, crispy noodles and spicy sauce which I really enjoyed. Really like this place, it’s busy and has a nice atmosphere

I came here with my two friends and ordered an ice latte, mojito and a milkshake. The latte was brought over promptly, however the other drinks didn’t turn up after twenty minutes. After deciding they weren’t coming, I went to the bar where I found my milkshake sat where it had been for 10 minutes and a unstarted mojito on the counter. I advised the lady our drinks hadn’t arrived to which she had to ask me what I ordered as the ticket wasn’t there for them. They issued a full refund after my complaint and extra iced latter for the one that was drank during the wait but still, I had heard good things about here and I cannot agree unfortunately

We ordered coffee and croissants. The croissants arrived but no sign of the coffee despite other customers who came in after us getting theirs. We asked and were told ours must have been given to someone else. Still no coffee appeared. We asked yet again and were met with indifference from the man behind the counter. The coffee eventually arrived - it was barely warm and had clearly been slopping around in the mug.

I am lucky enough to call Bear - Derby my ‘local coffee stop’ given I work & live in the Derby area.

Had a great time celebrating my birthday at Bear. A group of us went and had bottomless brunch, and it was definitely bottomless! Helpful staff came to top up regularly, or it only took a minute if not to get someone over with a fresh bottle. 90 minutes was more than enough time to get our full. The food was fab too and we all had empty plates.

Without a shadow of a doubt, my favourite coffee shop in Derby with outstanding food and drink. However in my recent visits, my views have been tainted by one of the waitresses, having my coffee slammed down infront of me and her attitude in general is poor, which lets down the rest of the team.

Drove from London for a meeting needed to eat something good but it was just awful veggie breakfast horrible veggie cake no taste whatsoever looked great but horrible taste

Love it! Breakfast was excellent. Sausage, bacon, fried egg, mushrooms and grilled tomatoes with sourdough bread. Very tasty and kept me going all day. The tea was very good too. Lovely atmosphere.

I absolutely love Bear! A fantastic and unique cafe/bar with fantastic and high quality food. I enjoy every visit here and constantly return. For what you get, the prices are very reasonable too.

I found bear to be very warm and welcoming, the staff are very friendly and helpfull,the food was beautifull especially the bacon and maple syrup pancakes so yummy,I also had a bacon bap wich was very nice,the prices are a little higher than some places,but the food and coffee made up for that ,I would definitely visit again but not if your on a budget .

Went for brunch but unfortunately it ended at 12 but luckily for us there plenty of yummy stuff on the menu to choose from, the staff are very well mannered and very helpful, the americano was perfect and strong, I had Bennie's for lunch pouched eggs with hollandaise sauce and spinach. I couldnt take a pic it went down too fast

have gone here a couple of times and the menu is interesting, always very busy in there, i'd say if you are going for dinner book a table otherwise you end up on the very slippy high stools which aren't very comfy to sit on. Portion sizes not massive but food quality good, saw a buffet food thing they were doing at another time for a party and that looked excellent.

Visited as a group of four friends yesterday for the bottomless prosecco brunch having never been before. The staff were very attentive, the food was lovely (eggs Benedict was spot on!) and they kept the drinks flowing without us having to ask so I can't fault it. We loved the relaxed atmosphere and although we'd booked for 11.30 we arrived early and our table was ready so we were able to enjoy a cocktail first and start our bottomless brunch when we were ready. Overall we had a lovely

Me and my Husband have visited Bear a few times, and have really enjoyed it - it’s a bit quieter and has a more relaxed vibe than than places like Costa, which we love! We’ve had breakfast here whenever we’ve been in and the food has always been faultless - the eggs benedict and pancakes are a firm favourite with us! My husband really rates the coffee, but I love the peach iced tea on offer there.