Based on 234 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 234 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 301 in 488 in Derbyshire Dales
Nº 86 of 134 Other cuisines in Derbyshire Dales
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Really good! The bacon, cheese and mushroom oatcakes were very tasty and generously filled. What a difference since a new chef was appointed this summer! Friendly efficient staff, swift service, attractive menu, reasonable prices.
David H . 2024-10-09
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Excellent food and service. Martin gave us feee ice cream for our toddler, which was greatly appreciated. We were served by two young ladies, Liz and Gabs who were amazing at their job and couldn’t have been more helpful. The food was also very good and exceptional value for money
Michael S . 2024-09-23
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Supposedly they were having a "Relaunch" with fresh local Ingredients and interesting options. Didn't get our hopes up as a previous time it was also dreadfully dull and basic. The only thing they'd done for this so called "Relaunch" was Laminate the Menu. Don't waste your money, get back in your car and go elsewhere. Its a real shame because like a lot of places in Britain, it has a lot of potential to be great.
Snake . 2024-08-25
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Read the previous reviews but today had a very good breakfast and excellent and fast service. Lovely cafe and air-conditioned in the hot weather.
David O . 2024-07-30
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An odd thing happened here today. We arrived at 2pm and on entering I asked a disinterested man behind the counter if there were any jacket potatoes left, he turned looked in the oven and said yes. I went to the table my partner had chosen , told her my choice and she went to order all meals. 10 seconds must have passed when she got to the counter, to be told we are no longer doing food. So we left, I used to like this place but they don't seem bothered anymore. SHAME.
Jason2411 . 2024-03-11
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Lovely cafe with lovely views.Good food and staff very helpful.Dogs allowed inside and also plenty of seating outside.Thete is a charge for parking but this education centre is run voluntary so we don't mind paying.Would recommend a visit.
Susan Johnson . 2023-12-26
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Very nice tea and fruit cake, plus treats for dogs!
Louise Barrett . 2023-11-04
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Nice and clean , friendly staff , breakfast wraps were tasty ! A little expensive but understandable as it off the beaten track .
Jez West . 2023-10-27
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Good food at reasonable prices. Great views too.
rob ravenswoodrob . 2023-10-26
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Good food and a great view over the Derwent valley , would recommend to anyone wanting a short walk and some food afterwards.
Stuart H . 2023-09-23
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As a local person, I've used this cafe on many occasions over the past few years and until recently never had any cause for complaint. The food, facilities and staff have always been reasonably good. (The scones, in fact, were home made and terrific. Scones are my "benchmark" for food quality) For about a year the cafe has been under new management and I think certain aspects have deteriorated. Today - mid-week in late July - I called in with a friend towards the end of our walk. I ordered a cheese scone with a side salad, he ordered a quiche. We sat outside and within a few minutes my cheese scone arrived but I was told that it was not possible for me to have a side salad to go with it. No logical reason was given, they just didn't do salads with scones (yes, ridiculous, I know.) My friend's quiche didn't arrive, so rather than let my warm scone go cold, I ate it. (To be fair, it was quite a good scone.) Ten or more minutes later his quiche still had not arrived. As he's more patient than me he waited yet a few more minutes before enquiring. And then after a further wait it arrived - with a side salad. The food was OK, but the service and response to customers' reasonable requests was dire.
Gtu895rtyuuy . 2023-07-26
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Very disappointing visit, again completely lacking in any sort of customer service! The server was not welcoming nor friendly, we arrived an hour before the advertised closing time to be told the kitchen is closed although menues were still out and people were being served. They seemed to still be serving coffee although this wasn't offered as an option and there was a complete disregard of our potential business. It used to be such an welcoming place serving lovely homemade food. Its such a shame its changed.
Sarah . 2023-07-21
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I don’t know what’s happened but it’s gone downhill massively. While I was here some people gave up waiting for simple food. Over an hour wait for a sausage sandwich. Definitely won’t be going back. Hope it improves soon as it can’t get much worse!
mike H . 2023-06-21
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Good coffee, good service, lovely to sit outside.
Anne Bryant . 2023-06-12
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Lovely friendly cafe with tasty homemade food and a good coffee
Adam Steventon . 2023-05-29
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Lovely views of the old quarry, great breakfast and cheap too.
Shortbrain . 2023-04-30
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The food here is now ok but fairly average
Ric Dal . 2023-04-17
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Horrendous. Don’t waste your money or time. Took 45 minutes to serve us 1 sandwich, 1 stale quiche and two leather like baked potatoes, the waitresses after 30 minutes told us that there were a couple of orders before us, when there were only 3 other families in there. two of them entering after us and 1 already eating their food. These waitresses proceeded to lick the spoons that they were using for the coffees and stand on their phones, instead of clearing up tables with left over plates on. Don’t waste your time and go to the Chippy in Wirksworth.
Donner K . 2023-04-10
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Lovely place... Sat in the sunshine with our hordes and enjoyed a coffee and cake.
Liz Howsley . 2023-04-03
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After we eventually got served it was 45 minutes until we received our food. Soup and a sandwich. 45 minutes. Bread was borderline stale and salad had no dressing so was just some dry leaves on the side. At least the soup was hot and edible. Whole experience has put me off ever being a return customer unfortunately, I’m sure others feel the same.
AM32018 . 2023-04-03
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Hot chocolate was ok food took an age to arrive then we ordered cake which was in the display cabinet and had to wait 10 mins for that too ! It was right next to the till!!! Come on!!
John Rampton . 2023-04-02
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Sadly one of our favourite weekend pit stops has gone down hill in recent months. We always enjoyed the home-made scones and would look forward to visiting for our mid-morning coffee or a light lunch, sadly no more.
NestieBobber . 2023-03-07
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It’s lost its authenticity and probably half of its customers. Don’t sell out my favourite place to eat…
Love2travel20011412 . 2023-02-24
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Limited menu but staff are friendly and very accommodating for kids and babies. Good baby changing facilities.
Richard Harrison . 2023-02-21
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Have used this cafe for years and always held it in high regard but on a recent visit it was shocking. Very poor slow service, a number of our group had to chase up our orders to find they'd been missed, 30 minute wait for a cup of tea and a further 5 minutes for a stale bread roll and under cooked sausage. I won't be rushing back here anytime soon.
Robert Williams . 2023-02-19
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Sunday visit, cafe only two thirds full but still had to wait 40 minutes for two coffees. Despite the fact that they offer a fraction of the menu that the previous owners did, they seem to be all at sea about how to run a cafe with the slightest efficiency. It’ll be coffee in Wirksworth from now on.
ingblod . 2023-01-29
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Try the Blue Lagoon if you are in the area, it's good. Might be an idea to go on a dry day and enjoy the trails and walks. Have some lunch and refreshments before visiting their shop. Give it a go, you might just like it and return.
sue crosthwaite . 2023-01-13
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We called for coffee on a damp day and found the cafe quite busy with a good range of snacks available. If there had been recent teething problems it looks as though these have been sorted
MadalynH7 . 2023-01-09
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Lovely food and drinks. Friendly staff. Difficult to find better.
Dr Death Zerotechnix . 2023-01-06
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Not good, Luke warm tasteless sausage , takeaway cardboard coffee cup after 20 mins wait. This is the service to expect untill refurbishment... Which looking at the size of the plans, could take 2 years.
A A . 2023-01-02
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Friendly staff and volunteers, and a nice sausage cob!
Martin Hughes . 2022-12-14
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Small cafe at a nice location. Pretty expensive though
Steff R . 2022-12-09
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The cafe is not worth visiting since the new management took over earlier this month. Only drinks and a few bought in cakes. Avoid. We so miss the previous ladies.
440cathy . 2022-11-29
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Great cappuccinos and selection of hot and cold meals to accompany the fascinating geological history of the Peak district at the adjoining National Stone Centre.
Richard Swain . 2022-11-28
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I am a regular visitor at this cafe because of the delicious scones but was very shocked when I went in today. I was under the impression that when Laura left some of the staff were staying but obviously not. The lovely very friendly atmosphere has completely gone. All the equipment behind the counter has gone and just a very small chalk board stating what basic food they were serving. The only member of staff I saw was a man who looked totally bored and gave no explanation as to what was happening. I live locally and from what I know of this place is that it is going to be knocked down and a completely new visitor centre is being built but my goodness you might as well close it now. Very sad.
peggyl442 . 2022-11-27
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Sadly, the old crew are no longer here. The friendly atmosphere has gone. There was no sugar available for coffee, nor were we asked if we would like sugar. When we asked for sweetener there wasn't any, but they then mentioned they could get us sugar. Scones £2 for something that looked like it came from Aldi. Gone are the beautiful scones this cafe was known for, no food hot or cold. Only Mr Kipling type cakes available. One member of staff was most unfriendly to the point of rudeness. Staff coats dumped behind the counter. No wonder the place was nearly empty. I have never seen so many empty tables.
M3496QGdawnl . 2022-11-08
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As part of the National Stone Centre it makes the visit also educational for all ages . Great area for walking and dog friendly .
Richard Smith . 2022-10-26
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Beautiful location, excellent food,all home cooked, all day breakfast to die for! Snacks, pasties, scones cakes etc, well worth a visit!!
Andy Kealey . 2022-10-21
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Not as busy today, (Thursday) as trade was on Sunday when I was here with Spondon CC. Same cheerful and efficient service. Had a really tasty sausage and bacon cob on Sunday but only a cup of coffee today. Good value and good service on both occasions. This is a great cafe, very well located close to the High Peak Trail serving visitors to the National Stone Centre. On a second visit (Tuesday 11.30am), I was taking a break on a 50 mile cycle ride and there was the same courteous and cheerful service. This time I had 2 cups of coffee, a brownie and the tastiest sausage roll ever ( I was hungry and needed pepping up). It had just come out of the oven and hit the spot immediately. I will definitely go back again and again.
John White . 2022-10-05
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Not sure if something has changed here? We came about a month ago and had a wonderful late breakfast. However today we brought our grandson for lunch after a particularly active morning and were really looking forward to having a wholesome meal, ordering the cheese and onion pie. Apart from the, not so clean cutlery which we discreetly wet and wiped on the serviette, our "cheese and onion pie" arrived with a small side salad. The "pie" turned out to be an average sized portion of mashed potato with a bit of cheese and some relatively raw onion frugally dispersed through it, no pastry and nothing more than those three ingredients, for a few pennies shy of £9! We ate it because we were hungry, but this was in no way what I was anticipating and a massive let down. When the lovely waitress came to take the plates away, I explained that I was a little disappointed in my meal due to the fact that it fell below my expectations of a pie. She informed the cook, who then replied it would be a "Homity Pie" if it had pastry? Well sorry, but there is a bit more to a Homity Pie than pastry, mashed potato, a sprinkling of cheese and raw onion!! It may just have been our choice of meal, I don't know? But we will not be in such a rush to go back this time and I am sad to say that as I do like to support local businesses. We thought we had found somewhere that had elevated itself from mediocre many years ago to above average, but today our offering was definitely mediocre.
annie Howe . 2022-10-02
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Lovely lunch in a light and airy dining area with large outdoor terrace. Stylish wooden furniture. Friendly staff. Varied menu, mostly lighter bites but a few main meals available. Very tasty but jacket potato overdone somewhat but still tasty. Quick for order to table and the most heavenly cup of tea I had in a long time.
Cath Fielding . 2022-09-20
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Really good cafe amidst the rocks. Great exhibition too
Ron Middleton . 2022-09-03
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Even though the staff were very busy we didn't have to wait long for our food.Dogs were welcome inside as well as outside and there were water bowls everywherefor them. Just a lovely experience sitting in the September sun in fabulous surroundings.will definitely visit again.
isobella hobbs . 2022-09-02
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Absolutely amazing! They have your café staples - sandwiches, soup, potatoes and cakes - but some of the flavours they offer are a bit more imaginative and the end result is amazing! I had a goats cheese and mango chutney panini which was amazing and a scone. I asked for sultana but was given cherry and walnut.. After the first bite I was glad of the mistake as it was like a slice of heaven on the plate! Would definitely visit again!
Roisian Burnell . 2022-08-22
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Really nice day out, full of information and a few fun things for kids to do. Staff seemed very friendly and acomadating
Ray Owens . 2022-08-19
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Lovely restaurant. Plants look so healthy. Love visiting the pet section.
R O . 2022-08-18
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CARROT CAKE!!! Ooooh.DeliciousI now have to diet fir 6 months. Plants ... Great selection and so well kept. Go. Visit. It's very nice.
Ian Simm . 2022-08-16
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Excellent place for food drink and peaceful atmosphere
ron morris . 2022-07-29
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Lovely choice of food and cakes and lovely scenery when you sit outside
Susan Walker . 2022-07-16
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Good choice and food. Fairly quiet today but the staff still seemed under pressure which makes for an uncomfortable atmosphere. All credit to them though as they were great.
Martin Crummett . 2022-07-02
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Score of 3 for the view, zero for the vegan sausage roll. The staff member asked if we wanted it heated so we said yes. It was still luke warm & he charged us an extra 50p for heating it! On top of that it was half the size of a usual vegan sausage roll & stale. Sure some of the food must be delicious, just avoid the vegan sausage rolls!
Neil Houston . 2022-06-30
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Great breakfast and friendly staff and all six of us from scooter club enjoyed our visit
Andrew Slack . 2022-06-09
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I live quite close and have often called in while walking in the area. I usually have one of their excellent cheese scones and a salad, but I also love their cherry and walnut scones. I'm a bit of a "sconoholic" and have had lots in the area. These are probably the best. As the National Stone Centre and the High Peak Trail are nearby, the area is popular, so the cafe often gets very busy and there can be quite a queue for food, so be prepared to wait a while, especially if it's a sunny weekend. The outdoor seating area is very pleasant, but can be a bit blowy. The staff are always very friendly, efficient and helpful. Once you've placed your order it's brought to you speedily. Whatever else I've had has always been tasty and well cooked and the prices are reasonable.
Gtu895rtyuuy . 2022-05-29
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The food was as hard as a rock it broke my balls and now I can not have kids. I will turn into hulk.
Chugnuglord . 2022-05-20
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Small friendly cafe with reasonably- priced food, much of which, I think, is cooked on site. And of course, ice cream!
Chris Coleman . 2022-05-15
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Expensive for what you get . Cheese pie and oven roasted veg was mash and cheese in a pyrex dish ,not a pie ,and a spoon of veg . Disappointing .
Paradise29902638327 . 2022-05-09
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Grand jacket potato, lovely views and atmosphere.. And quality ice cream!
mark evison . 2022-04-28
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Good food at reasonable prices.
Paul Gregory . 2022-04-22
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Lovely staff, nice and clean and welcoming. Plenty of space between tables too on a busy day. Nice outdoor seating area
Emma Anderson . 2022-04-18
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Lovely place for a meal and coffee, friendly staff and beautiful surroundings.
Omer Mir . 2022-04-06
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Good food, but it can take while to be served.
James Hutton . 2022-03-31
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Nice cafe friendly staff, gets busy in term time with school trips.
Alison Flewkes . 2022-03-29
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Consistently great place for coffee, breakfasts and the best scones in the world.
Bob Cartwright . 2022-03-28
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Great atmosphere, coffee and cake!
Jennifer Joy-Matthews . 2022-03-22
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Jesus....ordered coffee and a roll, waited more than an hour to have it! Waste of time....
Igor P . 2022-03-19
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If you want wait 1hr-1.30hr for simple breakfast roll and get dirty, scratched mug of latte . Is right place for you!! . 1 star, don't waste your time. Never wait sooo long for simple breakfast roll!!! Not recommend at all.
Renata Askelovic . 2022-03-19
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We have visited the stone centre before, so just dropped off for a snack while walking the High Peak Trail. Had cheese scones, which were the best ever. I had to queue a while, so feel they could benefit from more staff, but as we...
joe362016 . 2022-03-18
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Spot on cafe for me, with lots of choice. Clean tidy and a bit of a walk from the car park to get your taste buds going
Steve Morris . 2022-03-03
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Great. Lovely choice of food. Clean. Polite staff. Freshly made.
Tim Pearson . 2022-02-21
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Good food, reasonable prices. Steep walk down from the car park or trail but there is disabled parking outside the door.
Robert Hayward (Bob) . 2022-02-15
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Lovely selection of drinks and sat out overlooking Wirksworth
juliette smart . 2022-01-28
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What a wonderful cafe this is. Food fab, staff extremely Friendly and helpful with great customer care and many services available. Very doggy Friendly, even supplying treats!! Clean and tidy and covid compliant. Great views across the Derbyshire Dales and very central to many walks. Highly recommend 👌 👍 👏 🙌 😀
Dina Holland . 2022-01-25
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Average - which for Blue Lagoon is 5⭐ anyplace else. Jus' go...seriously.
al terbit . 2022-01-25
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Great coffee, amazing cakes. Views are OUTSTANDING. Carpark close by, so many great walks nearby too. And a geological and stone museum in the same building. Derbyshire at its finest :)
andy parry . 2022-01-19
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Great location with lovely fresh food and very friendly service
Stan Mills . 2022-01-16
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Cannot recommend this place highly enough. The food was amazing and the staff were so lovely Will definitely visit again soon
Katie Durber . 2021-12-19
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I had to delete my previous review, (which was a 5 star review) and submit this new one in light of my past recent visits. I think this cafe is a victim of it's own success. My first visit here was way back when it...
apophisguard . 2021-11-19
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Recommend to us by a family friend. Pros are that the place is dog friendly and has lovely views overlooking the Derbyshire countryside. I had the sausage roll which was asked for warm but arrived not freezing cold but not piping hot either a little...
jayw599 . 2021-11-10
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On a return walk from Middleton Top to Black Rocks we called into this cafe for lunch. We discovered it’s very dog friendly, it was lovely and warm on a chilly day with a very varied menu. The food we chose, bacon, Brie and cranberry...
David F . 2021-11-04
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Lovely cafe. Great service and lovely inexpensive food.
Lynn Guard . 2021-11-01
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Delicious breakfast, served in a lovely, warm place, highly recommend
Sharron Timperley . 2021-10-26
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Really enjoyed our lunch this place gives you access too some wonderful walks
Sandra Green . 2021-10-25
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Keep coming back to this place because it's just so good. What more can I say....👍
Kate . 2021-10-12
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Lovely cafe for a catch up or stop on a walk. Food is tasty, good sized portions and value for money. Long wait in the queue is a pain, however, it just shows how popular this cafe is. Dog and children friendly.
MiniMuffin01 . 2021-10-11
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Lovely clean popular resteraunt well laid out lovely vistas looking over Derbyshire very impressed how well appointed the set up was we had a lovely brunch on the verandah the coffee was exellent the staff extremely nice polite and engaging didn't want for a thing....
johnlX4575KF . 2021-09-28
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I am a regular visitor for cheese scone to die for
Eric Smith . 2021-09-25
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Arrived at 3.15pm, supposedly open until 4pm. There was a closed notice on the door. I asked if they were open and was told, "We've run out of milk". As we'd walked 7 miles and it was hot we asked if we could have a...
kmr1809 . 2021-09-22
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We had to queue for 30 minutes just to place the order . The reason was lack of staffing because the person taking thd food and drink orders was also making tea ,coffee ,playing up cakes and pastries and dealing with money. She also was...
Paradise29902638327 . 2021-09-16
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Went for the first time after being recommended by good friends. It was a nice place to drink and we found many people enjoying the food too. Lots of choice and we will be going back for a breakfast in a few weeks. We found lots of families with their children who were having a fabulous time. We intend taking younger members of the family to learn and play.
Karen Salt . 2021-09-12
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First visit and definitely won't be my last. After a short walk from Holloway with the dogs thought I'd call in for a coffee. There was a great choice of cakes which I couldn't decide on then I saw the cheese scones which I love, so decided on one of those and I wasn't disappointed, so much so I bought some to take home. They were delicious and really cheesy, so often when I've had a cheese scone they never have enough cheese but these were lovely. I just need to go again now and try one of the delicious cakes or one of the many other items on the menu. The staff were very efficient and friendly and a bonus that the dogs were allowed inside. A lovely place so will be back next week already planning my walk 😃.
Kate D . 2021-09-04
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Cafe was very nice, had a lovely cooked breakfast and some great views from the cafe as well.
Antony Kershaw . 2021-08-31
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Not overly busy. Plenty indoor & outdoor seating. Dog friendly (outside). Excellent menu selection from paninis, jackets soup, breakfasts, omelettes, sausage rolls & pasties plus cakes & drinks. Friendly staff. Clean, tidy with nice view. Lovely lunch.
L G (Purple elephant) . 2021-08-28
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Brilliant for an interesting walk around, visitor centre small but very interesting. Cafe good value and no CE staff
John Beresford . 2021-08-27
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Lovely selection of home cooked food and staff are really nice
Sally P . 2021-08-25
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Great cafe and gift shop and stone history
Pete Williamson . 2021-08-21
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Faultless. Great food and even better service
Tom Williams . 2021-08-20
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We had never heard of this place or the National Stone Centre before. We were walking along the old railway line from Cromford for the first time and saw a sign for the cafe. We were a bit peckish, so decided to have look. We...
tiddlywink1 . 2021-08-13
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This cafe is very good. The food is excellent and not overpriced. They do gluten free sandwiches and cake (not just the usual flapjack). The staff are very friendly and there is a great view from the terrace outside.
Christine Miles . 2021-08-11
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Great place unbelievable history.
G l en Pegg . 2021-08-07
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Really nice place .. 4 of us bikers turned up this morning, 4 x full english breakfast... scrummy... and the waitress in the short black skirt and blond hair was too.....
Philip Hodgkinson . 2021-08-04
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