Black Cat Cafe in Derbyshire Dales

Lovely little cafe tucked away in a courtyard. Very friendly service and delicious food. Well worth a visit!

Chocolate melts a speciality of the house. Had the dark chocolate. Superb. And the follow up cappuccino had a liberal sprinkle too - choice of type. My friend and I had the full English which ticked all the boxes too.

We visited for a late breakfast while staying nearby. What we found was a real gem. The owners were friendly, the service quick and the food lovely (& wonderfully hot!). If we lived closer, we would be regulars.

Great place to eat. Friendly welcome, good honest food, well priced and served with a smile. Would always choose a place like this above the fancy restaurants.

lovely warm welcome great food and extremely good value for money this couple deserve the trade its certainly impressed me with the quality food everyone was tucking into their food and you could here their praises of enjoyment its not often these days you get such good feedback i popped in for breakfast cobs to take out for me and my son The Peaky Barber and we were both blown away with such outstanding food and will be making it our regular Cafe now. 10/10 from us X

What a lovely place to drop into for a meal. The food was excellent. Bacon, brie and cranberry cob with tasty chips and a good brew in a proper tea pot! The owners are lovely and we enjoyed a good chat with them after our meal. Will definitely go again! 😃

A lovely little realistic cafe, the portions are generous and the owners lovely, food arrives quickly and is of great quality. We’ve been regulars here since Roger and Val ran it as the Black Cat, it’s every bit as good and more

Brilliant little cafe ,didn't realise it was there. Excellent food and coffee run by a lovely couple,will defo be going back. I has the full English all day breakfast my partner had a sausage breakfast bap and both of us were delighted with the meal.

Great place found by accident just off the busy road . Lovely pot of tea and delicious tea cakes. We’ll be back soon.

Excellent breakfast, hot, fresh & tasty! Breakfast baps served with hash browns & tomatoes, lovely chai latte & very accommodating with a child! Highly recommend

We visited this cafe for refreshments in September 2021 when on a coach tour of the Peak District. I get the feeling that the ownership has changed since then, I should really leave my reviews a bit quicker, but I wanted to record the fact that we really enjoyed our coffee and cake.

Lovely little cafe tucked away in a quiet arcade off the busy street. We came across it by chance and enjoyed a welcome cuppa, scone and carrot cake... just what was needed! Very welcoming little oasis.

I have just had a lovely lunch in the Matlock Bistro Cafe, a lovely little place tucked away in the town of Matlock. The sandwiches come with fries and salad. The menu is a good range of dishes from scampi and fries, fish and chips (which can all be done gluten free!) as well as a range of sandwiches and cakes. Great food, good portion sizes. The proprietors are lovely people and very welcoming. It’s definitely worth popping in to try this lovely place - you will not be disappointed.

Tucked away off a main road but warm welcome. Had the full breakfast. They kindy stopped my husbands beans for tomatoes. Breakfast was freshly made, hot and plenty on the plate

This cafe doesn't believe in small portions! Gorgeous lunch of creamy garlic mushrooms; all vegan and utterly delicious!

Visited this cafe whilst on holiday with my very fussy eating son!!! Nothing was too much trouble, accommodating owners!! Great standard of food and coffee. Will definitely be back when in the area again.

This cafe is great! The service was very quick and I’ve never had such fruity tea cakes , all served with butter and jam . Our coffees were excellent too and oat or soya milk is offered if you’d like that. Very friendly people running...

Lovely breakfast roll and a coffee at a great price. A warm welcome from the owners in a cosy clean setting Can't complain!

We were on our journey home from a holiday in The Peak District and stopped for something to eat. We always try to support local cafes and discovered this little gem. Very friendly greeting from front of house directed us to a choice of tables...

I ordered ham, egg, and chips. The ham was going grey, there was only approximately 8 chips on my plate which were so brown they looked like they had be re-fried a few times. The gentleman there who was clearing tables came over as rude.

My partner and I visited the Black Cat Café during a walk through Matlock on my birthday and had a lovely lunch. We opted for this little café as we had our dog with us, and were warmly welcomed by the owner who kindly provided...

Loved it here! Took me right back to the cosiness of my Nanny Molly's kitchen. Warm, friendly and clean. Thank you.

We stumbled upon this delightful cafe by chance as we where walking through matlock and what a find it was! My partner went for the full English and was pleased he could swap the mushrooms for more bacon because it was the best bacon he'd...

Tucked away, but worth visiting. Had a lovely breakfast, excellent value for money. Owner very friendly and knowledgeable of the local area.

Another great visit, great value and freshly cooked food -. Welcoming hosts and felt safe and clean - hopefully will be back next year for Breakfast

We were soaked and had a dog with us but the owner let us go in. We had delicious homemade soups-potato and leek and spicy parsnip with a bread roll. They also gave our dog some bacon scraps. Thank you for your kindness.

We stumbled across the black cat cafe on a wet day in Matlock and were delighted with our find. Delicious home cooked food, friendly service and reasonably priced. We all enjoyed our choices and would definitely come again.

Brilliant customer service and amazing value for money. Me and my family couldn't recommend more highly. We visited recently for a breakfast on our holiday before we travelled home and all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We always would rather support a local business especially in...

A small and quiet cafe hidden away from the main road. We could not have our first choice of jacket potatoes, as they had just sold the last ones (to be fair it was after 2pm), but the soups we had instead were delicious, as...

After a very rainy day in local hills we wanted to drop in somewhere for a drink and warm up. We stumbled upon this cafe in a lovely little courtyard. The owners are clearly taking covid guidance very seriously and had little signs on the...

Hidden away little cafe, so friendly to us and made us feel so welcome. Dog friendly too which was a bonus

Its tucked away out of sight, its not especially glamorous but it is clean, serves the basics and incredibly good value.

What a find! This super little cafe is the perfect place to pop into on a cold day after a walk. We both had casserole (one pork and one beef) and chips. Both were deliciously home made and yummy. Our little Dog was made to feel very welcome and had his own little plate of bacon brought out with our meal along with a bowl of water. The staff are attentive and friendly. The coffee is also lovely. We will definitely be back. Xx

I used to go in regularly but since moving away I hadn't been in for around 5 years & was really looking forward to seeing the couple who run it. I walked in & the gentleman was at the counter but he didn't seem over pleased to see me like I was expecting. I was talking to him what I'd been up to and even when he had written my order down he didn't seem interested. Later the lady was having her break sitting eating at the table behind me and I was talking to her and she was so friendly and polite. When the gentleman came to have his break, he got up and went in the kitchen while I was talking without saying excuse me. I know some people look at it as being rude when you're talking to them while they're eating, but with me not seeing him for some years I felt it should of been acceptable & felt very uncomfortable. The food was lovely. I had 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon, mushrooms, beans and 2 slices of toast, but there weren't many beans at all. I also had a cappachino. Altogether it cost £8.10 which seems a little pricey compared with other places (out of Matlock.) I can get Cod, chips & peas with bread and butter and a drink in Ripley for £6.50, £6.00 on a Wed.

We recently visited Matlock for a walk around and some lovely. It was lovely but when trying to find somewhere to sit and eat with children we really struggled until we came across this cafe. The man behind the counter was very friendly and accommodating of our 3 children, the food was served promptly and was delicious. Would definitely recommend the hot chocolate!

Visited Matlock and saw this little cafe for breakfast had the veggie breakfast and was lovely well worth a try

Visited Matlock and chose this little cafe for its name (my friend has a black cat) the man serving was so friendly and the soup was exactly what we needed on a cold, Autumnal afternoon! Felt very welcome!

Varied menu, with wholesome food. We had the soup which was hearty and warm on a cold, rainy day. The lemon drizzle cake was also a big hit. Moist and lemony. The hosts are are friendly and welcoming. Even if you arrive 5 minutes before closing, they will serve you and not make you feel rushed.

We called into the cafe to receive a warm welcome from Roger and Val.We had limited time but didn;t mention anything when we placed the orders.The food is cooked to order and spot on as usual, it didn't take too long to arrive and we enjoyed a sit down and drink while we were waiting.Good value for money, friendly service and dietry requirement options can be discussed and executed.The menu and specials board have something to appeal to everyone. We parked in Sainsburys car park which is a tree hour free stay and the cafe is just a 5 minute stroll away.

We had breakfast twice at this fantastic cafe during our stay. The owner was friendly and attentive, the menu varied and the food excellent. Would highly recommend.

We visited for a quick breakfast before our walk, it was ok. The toast wasn’t cooked at all more like warm bread. The size was decent but it really wasn’t anything very special and the sausages were disappointing.

The proprietor was both efficient in serving us breakfasts and very chatty in giving us his best recommendations for the area. 👍

Excellent lunch, good friendly service, nice quiet spot. Good conversation plus some very helpful local info.

Walked in to the cafe looking for breakfast and saw that they had just finished serving

When you get off the train you will find this down a little alley. They sell chilled drinks, hot drinks, pies, cakes, ice cream and much more. We sat at a table and chatted to Roger who was interested in our 1960s map! We were sorry to dash off to catch our little steam train back. Do pop in their deserve your custom as nothing was too much trouble!

We found this little cafe down an alley not far from Matlock Station. We got a really warm welcome and the food was good and reasonably priced.

Tucked away just off the main road in a small courtyard this little family run cafe has so much to offer, the owners are very knowledgeable and can advise on local places to visit.

Had overlooked this cafe, not knowing it was there, hidden away in a court yard. However, glad we decided to visit today. My rather large black dog was made to feel very welcome indeed - which instantly made this place a winner for me. We ordered toasties and chips, all freshly made and full of flavour. Yes. Well worth a visit.

A warm welcome and yet another wonderful brunch, freshly cooked to order by Val whilst Roger served drinks.

We have passed this cafe before, without going inside, we should have been more alert to what they offer!

The Black Cat was a lovely find in the old part of Matlock. Tucked in a little courtyard. We had lovely sandwich with hand made chips. The owners were lovely, the gentleman gave us lots of information of where to visit and was very chatty. Food was lovely and very reasonable. I hope we get the chance to visit again.

Amazing breakfast for meat eaters and veggies. Love the coffee cups which keep the drink warm for a long time. Friendly owners too

As always we visited this small but perfectly formed cafe. And as always recieved a warm welcome from the gentleman behind the counter. Indulged in a few (ok quite a few) of the homemade biscuits and a rather nice cuppa. Excellent cafe highly reccomended

Great value breakfast and nice people but sausages were not up to scratch at all and no black pudding??

We had just arrived in Matlock and we were looking for somewhere to have a cup of tea, when we came across the Black Cat Cafe. We received a warm welcome and after looking at the menu we decided to have something to eat. The Vegetable Soup with crusty bread was hot, tasty and very filling, the toasted sandwich was lovely. We were surprised at how reasonable the cost was. We will certainly be visiting this cafe again on our next visit.

Popped in for brunch and perfect hosting, top quality ingredients despite the cafe being full, the owners Roger and Val coped well and delivered the drinks and food out to satisfied customers. This is one place we throroughly recommend.

While in Matlock my partner and I went for a snack at lunchtime at this cafe. We had been a couple of times before. The service is good and we feel welcome when we go in. There is a variety of food, we had toasties which were lovely. The cafe is in a quaint little courtyard so is away from the busy road. Not a big place so the tables are close together but it makes for a cosy atmosphere.

We were passing through Matlock and had been told this was a dog friendly cafe so we called in. The staff could not have been nicer, they even brought a little treat for Skye. There was a good choice on the menu and the food was very good freshly cooked and quick service. I wish we were local - the world needs more cafes like this one!

I spotted this little cafe just off the main road near Matlock railway station, and suggested to my wife that we give it a try. She agreed after just one glance and we found that the Black Cat Cafe more than met our expectations once we had eaten there.

If like me you prefer to support local independents then this is the place to have a break from the antique shops. Great selection of fresh brunch ideas supporting the local bakery etc. Home made cookie selections goes well with a hot drink.

We pop in here two or three times a year when we’re in the area. The food is always good and reasonably priced. What really makes the place exceptional is the always warm welcome, advice on places to visit and great service.

Outstanding cafe, friendly man who made our holiday telling us where to go, perfect food, and special touch means alot bacon for the dog, definitely coming back when on holiday again thank you so much

A nice cosy tea room in a secluded little yard, we usually call in here on our visits to Matlock, the very frindly owner does the waiting on, and the food is delicious.

Great little cafe. You feel welcome as soon as you walk in. Food and atmosphere is brilliant. Would highly recommend a visit

My husband spotted this cafe as we were having a stroll around Matlock. What a lovely little cafe. The owner was very friendly and even told of a local place that was worth a visit. Found the place spotlessly clean. We just had a cup of tea and a scone. Both were very nice. The only reason I didn’t give it a rating of five is because the teapot didn’t quite have enough in it for two mugs and because they don’t cook in a back room you do come out smelling of chips. Saying that it won’t put me off going again

The Black Cat cafe is Nestled in a lovely little courtyard, Where a great breakfast & warm welcome awaits you.

We were holding a reunion of friends after 42 years and we’re struggling to find a cafe that could accommodate 8. The owner of the Black Cat couldn’t have been more welcoming, taking 8 sets of photos and allowing us to linger over his wholesome food. As a result we returned three times over the course of our stay. Go in. You won’t be disappointed.

Paseando por las calles, llegas a un callejón-placita, el entorno con encanto. Pedimos café y té comimos stones, buenísimos. El camarero encantador. Un rato agradable. Completó paseo

Place needs some tlc. Toilets smell of damp n the place smells of fried food. We sat outside and enjoyed a lovely latte.

Excellent cosy place to drop into. Nicely tucked away in quiet spot. Indoor and outside eating dog friendly too. Will definitely call again.

Blink and you will miss this place, being situated up a small alley way and at the head of a small courtyard. Not very well signed but very good value for money and the staff are always helpful and accommodating, and will provide food not...

We had a lovely lunch stop here today. The food was delicious and the cook accommodated our needs (a special scrambled egg roll for our toddler). Special mention for the yummy carrot cake and home cooked chips. Very good value for money.

Llamar en la tarde para comer algo antes de hacer nuestro camino en nuestro día en Matlock. Realmente agradable sopa casera y una taza de té. Incluso el hound dieron un poco de tocino preparada que bien. Un lugar muy agradable escondida en un patio...

Vimos las señales en la carretera principal y vagamos por la callejuela para tomar café y pasteles. Hay un patio rodeado por edificios de ladrillo antiguo y una pastelería. El patio está encerrado y mantienen el sol, mientras que nos sentamos en un día muy...

Metimos en con la familia mientras en Matlock, tuvimos el desayuno durante todo el día, era precioso. Se notaba que había sido recién preparado, el huevo fue realizado a la perfección, la salchicha y el tocino justo y había suficiente de todo. Precios decentes y amable personal.

Great cafe, welcoming hosts and food cooked to perfection. They can cater for most peoples requirements (just ask) and specifically for us being vegan they use no animal products in our meals. Roger and Val go out of their way to make everyone welcome and have a varied menu to suit most people. They are a 5 minute stroll from Sainsbury's for which you will have 3 hours free car parking. Whether you order a coffee or a breakfast/lunch you will be well looked after , we thoroughly recommend.

What a lovely little Cafe, very cosy and clean, the owner is very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent, it is slightly hidden away in a courtyard near the traffic lights but is well worth searching out.

Another great visit to The black cat cafe, fabulous vegan food, cooked to perfection by Val while her husband Roger deals with front of house. Dietery requirements are widely catered for (just ask) , this cafe is a gem and if you park in Sainsbury's car park its a 5-10 minute stroll away and you will have 3 hour free car parking.

The café itself is ok and fairly pleasant. However the food served left a lot to be desired. Omelette with salad. The omelette filling was mean supposed to be onion and cheese, the onion added was in little pieces with no taste at all. The salad consisted of two small pieces of wet lettuce and two slithers of a tomato equally wet. Not freshly cut. Home made chips, not chunky and very little of them. Should have been half the price for portion and lack of cuisine skills. Definitely not a place to re visit

On a rainy day in Matlock, we stumbled upon this unpretentious little cafe. The welcome was warm and the food was home-cooked and delicious. There was great chatter going on and nobody seemed in a rush to be heading off nor was anyone made to feel rushed. We had home-made vegetable soup (with bread) and a toasted sandwich. The soup was delicious and the sandwich was very good too.

We live in Matlock and decided to call in here and have a cuppa and sandwich, and all I can say I was not disappointed in any way . Defiantly worth giving it a go I don't think you will be disappointed

We have visited this lovely cafe on many occasions, the food is cooked to order and therefore fresh but this may cause a slight delay during busy times. We have always enjoyed our visits here and the menu can be adapted to vegeterian or vegan, Roger and Val are happy to adapt if possible. It has a friendly atmosphere, great prices and many of the local people are regulars to eat here. BTW -Park in Sainsbury's free for 3 hours and they are a 5 minute stroll away, well worth visiting!

Decent sandwiches just what was needed for our lymestone way walk, close to the station and start of the walk. Clean and tidy fair-trade items.

Have had many breakfasts in this cafe they have all been fantastic and good value, there is always a welcome and the whole place is very clean, would recommend to all.

Little place off the main drag, large portions, superb service, inexpensive menu but not the quality of food, plus added bonus of FREE WIFI. 10% off for Derbyshire's gold card holders on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

We popped into the cafe just before lunch time and placed our orders of beans, tomatoes and mushrooms on toast and a bowl of freshly made leek and potato soup with crusty bread. The food is cooked to order and they use delicious quality ingredients. They offer a varied menu and also a special dish of the day, and the prices are very reasonable , there is also a good selection of tea and coffees. The owners are very pleasant and can offer advice on local events. I cannot remember the last time I enjoyed a lunch so much and look forward to trying their other soups. There is a 3 hours free parking at Sainsbury's which is a 5 minute stroll from the cafe .

Very friendly and accommodating cafe.The owner, Roger, did his utmost to accommodate my vegetarian, gluten intolerant husband. Good value for money. Would definitely recommend.

Popped in the Black Cat Café Matlock to get out of the rain, and found the outstanding café. This place is clean and very friendly, menu provides snacks and simple meals all homemade. The Belgian hot chocolate is amazing you get a chunk of chocolate on a stick to melt in you very hot milk no instant powder here.

On the start of our holiday, we left home at silly o clock, so were in desperate need of breakfasts. I'd read the reviews on trip advisor, was impressed, so hubby and myself decided to find the Black Cat cafe and we were not disappointed. Lovely welcome, warm, clean and just smashing. We both ordered the largest breakfast, and what a treat truly. The proprietor even cooked my egg exactly as I like, impressive. Very good, tasty, fresh cooked just lovely. Definitely will return, excellent, thank you

Been couple times now, with and without dog. Great value, friendly prompt service. Yardstick of cafe food for me is quality of the sausage in the breakfast or cob.No problem there... Good value no frills

Popped in for breakfast before heading out for the day. Owner was really friendly and offered lots of advice. Plenty of locals popping in so that's always a good sign. Well worth seeking this one out.

We always have breakfast here when we visit Matlock, and Roger is a mine of information about what is going in in the locality. Good value, friendly service and Val makes a great breakfast!

Have been here a few times. Each time we get a fine cup of tea and great hospitality. A simple menu provides snacks and simple meals, just what you want on a day out.Little courtyard is lovely in the summer to just sit and ponder.This is a no frills experience.

Lovely owner gave us info on nearby attractions, food was just what we needed and totally reasonable. A complete gem down an alleyway

Excellent in every aspect. Great prices, huge range of food and beverages and brilliant service. If you're in Matlock, it is well worth a visit. I'll definitely go back!!

This pleasant cosy café was found at the end of a small courtyard off the main Dale Road in Matlock town centre. Here a refreshing cup of freshly brewed coffee and nice slice of cake was enjoyed. Service was prompt, attentive and friendly in this smartly presented venue and welcome after a long tiring trip.

Great little café which served delicious breakfast. Lovely owners who were so friendly & welcoming. The latte was excellent!

Popped in for a hot drink in miserable weather. The owner really nice and friendly. I really recommend the Belgium hot chocolate drink. We are visiting again before returning to Kent.

Popped in here after looking for a dog friendly place to get a snack in Matlock. A fairly basic place with none of the fancy flashy stuff that other cafes offer but really nice food and great hospitality. Very friendly staff and they even brought us some bacon out for the dogs!

Called for breakfast and it was nice. Friendly people in a traditional breakfast setting. Plenty of choice with a decent coffee.