Bramhall's Deli & Cafe in Derbyshire Dales

Friendly, family-run place. Pleasing food. Felt a teeny bit dated - not sure about the radio blaring Radio 2, and a slight pivot towards coffee etc and the addition of a couple of sofas might generate enough local custom to stay open Tues-Thurs. But a good place and good food.

New to this cafe , so stood inside door to look at and digest several different menus. Went to order from a take out menu, intending to eat it in our car, fully understanding what Take Out meant. The woman didn’t say Hi Hello or anything but “!If you order from that menu you can’t sit on our chairs outside” We did intend to sit on HER chairs.. what a rude and unhelpful woman. Wouldn’t recommend this place for friendly service, can’t comment on the food as we didn’t get the chance, and won’t going forward.

We’ve been before for lunch in the summer and enjoyed it, so came here for breakfast when we were passing through again. The breakfast sandwich was a bit disappointing, quite large but eggs were over cooked and not at all runny, and I was disappointed with receiving a single sachet of brown sauce. The coffee wasn’t great and £19 for two sandwiches and two coffees is on the very steep side for me!

Decor was interesting in a good way, staff were pleasant but there was a lack of choice for breakfast, very much pastry/cake unless u wanted cooked breakfast. We had a scone and a sausage sandwich. My wifes sausage was well cooked and the bread was nice and fresh with a sachet of sauce, which some won’t like but as she likes to put her on sauce on this worked for her. My scone was soft really tasty but so soft that when you picked it up to eat it fell apart. Perhaps made worse by the butter being too firm for such a soft scone. But it was very tasty. Coffee was interesting. So it was good as in they do a dark roast and it’s certainly got a roasty flavour. The coffee was better than other coffees I have had but it was not that interesting a coffee. If the coffee was more interesting or the scone eatable without falling apart or if I would have had a sausage sandwich this would easily be a 4/5 place as the staff were really pleasant.

Nice decor, good range of products. Disappointing coffee despite the promise of 'Seriously good coffee turned out to be a generic Expresso blend. Nice friendly staff though!

Friendly cafe, basic furnishings but excellent sandwiches with salad & coleslaw sides. Famous for it’s homemade quiche which looked great but didn’t try. Quiches and other pastries to take-away. Dog friendly with plenty of space for them.

Trovato per caso camminando qua e là. Abbiamo pranzato con tutta la famiglia e i piatti erano molto buoni ed un servizio cordiale e veloce

With friends in Ashbourne we stood in the centre and found Bramhall's for Saturday lunch. It was busy and popular. Whilst the menu was not extensive - all our plates turned up quickly and delighted us. So, quick service, good value and delicious food. Recommend (especially the brie and bacon sandwich).

Visited here with my parents after a visit to Sudbury Hall. Originally, we just wanted a cup of tea, but decided to have the scone as well. SUPERB is all I can say, more tea in the pot than I could drink, (easily four cups), and the scone was THE BEST I'v ever had! Staff were friendly enough. It was a little expensive, but only a little, so happiness all round. I will definitely go again.

The place looks a bit spartan, and the staff are not terribly welcoming, but the ploughman's lunch was excellent

We enjoyed a fabulous lunch sat outside in the sunshine. We had two different quiches with salad. We cut them in half and shared them and they were both delicious. The salad was also very tasty.

The food is good no doubts. Sadly watching the lady taking the orders was a concern. The days of plating up cakes with bare hands is past I thought given food hygiene rules. Dealing with orders, pen, paper and payments plus handling cakes not acceptable. Please invest in some tongs

Originally stopped for a coffee (good) and cake (average) in this nice looking cafe / deli. Popped back later in the day to pick up a few bits from the deli counter, unfortunately when we got home I noticed that 2 out of the 3 cheeses purchased were out of date, did send a courtesy email advising they may want to check the cheese but never got a response which would prevent me going back more so than the original issue.

Stopped in Ashbourne for a cake and coffee on way back from a trip to Buxton - great location with outdoor seating, and nice shop/cafe. Unfortunately, and I assume because it was a Sunday, all of the cakes we purchased were stale, which would put us off returning.

Quick coffee stop in the town and we couldn't have chosen anywhere better. Great coffee, great service and their cakes were beautiful.

Stopped in here on a flying visit to Ashbourne. Really friendly and efficient service at a busy time. The food was very good . Lovely home made quiche and pork pies. A very pleasant meal

We stayed in a nearby apartment -Milldale - just around the corner from Bramhalls. We used to be regular visitors to Ashbourne, and Bramhalls in particular, until we moved to a different part of the country 7 years ago. We have very fond memories of...

Every time I go in the service is great, very friendly staff. The “Best Coffee” and the food is great too! The Deli is gorgeous, with lots of artisan foods. Delicious! Highly recommend

Excellent food, friendly staff and decent coffee. Doggy friendly. Good location and comfortable seats

Brillent independent cafe. Great service. Proper pits of tea eith China cups. Kept going all through Lick Down. Forget Costa go independent Home made cakes .Heaven

We stopped off here as a treat for my mums birthday. The cafe was not busy and the weather was ok so we took a seat outside. We ordered wine, hot drinks and cakes. Then the rain started - not a drop or two but...

Looks lovely on the outside but decor on the inside tired and unappealing. Worst cup of tea I’ve had for a long time - weak, and water smelled and tasted unpleasant. The peach ice tea is actually branded and in a plastic bottle rather than...

Only stopped for a cuppa...it was dreadful. Poured half out onto the cobbles to try to add some stronger tea after it had brewed a bit longer. Drank half of it...even ordering was strange...Which table? I was asked. At the bottom of the steps I...

We stopped off in Ashbourne on our way home and Omg what a find. It was one of the best food places we had tried in the Peak District, the glazed onion and Brie Quiche was stunning and my husband had the baked ham salad...

Really nice coffee and friendly staff, cakes/pastried are slightly over priced. Allowed dogs too which was a bonus.

Fabulous breakfast sandwich and lovely coffee this morning. Staff were great and the deli is definitely worth a visit, the sausage roll is a must try!

We decided to pop in for some lunch after having a wonder around Ashbourne. The Bacon and Brie sandwich was delicious and the side salad that it came with was so tasty. The staff were lovely and the place was nice and clean. Would definitely...

We visited here last week and enjoyed a great breakfast. The staff was fiendly and helpful, pastries and coffee were delicious.

Went for breakfast with the family. Had some breakfast sandwiches, coffees and pan au chocolat. Service was quick, friendly and welcoming and coffee & food very tasty. Nice atmosphere and overall feeling. Good selection of sweet treats & breakfast food. Staff very helpful and friendly,...

Had a delicious breakfast here last Saturday - all six of us really enjoyed the atmosphere. Food and drinks were fresh and delicious, service was friendly and Covid-measures seemed appropriate.

Used to be good. Stopped serving full English breakfast, now only available as a sandwich. Is this because of Covid? Surely eating from a plate makes more sense than finger food during a pandemic. Putting it on a plate with a few beans cant be that hard?

Visited here for a late lunch on a sunny Sunday afternoon. We were told that there was a 15-20 minute wait for food but this turned into 35 minutes which seemed excessive for a Ploughman’s and a tuna sandwich, as nothing needed to be cooked. The owner was very polite and did apologise for the wait and, when it arrived, the food was absolutely delicious and plentiful. The artisan pork pie was excellent. Not sure why the food inside the cafe was being served on disposable plates, etc but with metal cutlery and with proper cups and saucers for drinks but a minor point. Recommended.

I ordered a fruit scone with jam and cream. I did not expect it to be served in a cardboard carton with a wooden and with it already split and spread messily with the jam and cream. I was left with no choice as to how I ate, or enjoyed, my scone.

There was three of us and we had a new born, we asked if we could have a table inside as it was chilly outside and she said yes as long as we where eating. I can see why, the menu was already reduced for “Eat out to help out” but not easily seen on the menu, we looked passed that, we had a sandwich, a sausage roll a ploughman’s, a bit of quiche, one coffee, two soft drinks it came to £23! So normally it would of been £46. £46! For a sandwich and some sausage rolls on polystyrene thin plates, wow inflated the prices for a government. Scheme which is designed to help. Extortionate.

We had lunch here. Delicious sandwiches with lots of filling, polite service from all the staff. The whole place, inside and out, was spotless. They’ve got sanitizer on every table and safety protocol when using the toilets. We felt completely safe. Definitely recommend supporting this lovely place. See you again!

Tremendous cafe & deli run by lovely people. Sausage rolls to die for and great service. Easy to park over the road and an absolute must, for passing trade. Lots of local produce available - if you want the genuine taste of the Derbyshire Dales, you will get it here!!

Ordered two Ploughman’s lunches, one with pork pie and ham as well as cheese. I was surprised at the generous portions and the accompanying salad and fruit (apples and grapes). Delighted with chance to sit in the sun.

Only went to get a takeaway coffee whilst passing through ..waited outside at one of the empty tables..were reprimanded by a sour woman for doing this and also once again when we put our coffees on the table to add our sugar before going on our way.What a joke ...she has no idea about service...needs to find another job

We had a superb lunch at Bramalls. I gorped at the cakes for five minutes but didn’t eat one as if I had I know I’d have bought another slice. The soup was a tour de force and the fish cakes were terrific.

We don't often pass through Ashbourne, but last time we did a couple of years ago, we discovered the delight of Bramhall's Deli & Cafe. Since we were going to be heading that way again, I made a point of making sure we arrived in Ashbourne in time for lunch, so we could try Bramhall's again. And we weren't disappointed.The food is delicious and reasonably priced, and the service friendly. Although it was a cold January day, the sun was shining, so we sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed our second visit to Bramhall's.

Really nice food and location. Nice easy to read menu outside and very welcoming. Staff were friendly and accomodating, Would definitely go back.

Everytime we visit Ashbourne we visit Bramhall's Deli & cafe and sit outside (weather permitting) with our two dogs and enjoy the ambience of Ashbourne with a lovely cup of freshley made coffee and a cake (of course). You can park either on the street or across the road in the carpark. Definitely worth a visit.

Last Saturday, late morning, four of us - friends who hadn't met up for a while - sat on the Bramhall's terrace, drank coffee and looked out over the Market place on Market day. The latte dissipated the chill. The chat was warm. We must have spent an hour sitting there catching up. Before we left, I picked up a pork pie to take back with me. We walked and talked about town, had lunch at the George and Dragon and many memories later, bade fond fare well to friends and Ashbourne before heading west. I can't speak highly enough of the pork pie I bought at Bramhall's: flavouring, seasoning, filling, crust; all achieved to perfection. Family loved it. I have since emailed the deli to say so and found out that I had bought their Champion pork pie but that a Huntsman variation - chicken, pork and stuffing - is also provided. No marks for guessing where we will be heading for when we go east again.

We popped in for a lunch date, my other half chose a bacon and Brie and cranberry sandwich and I had a baked Camembert. I was trying to avoid eating wheat, no baked potato or other non bread based light lunch seemed to be on offer. The food arrived after a small wait but the filling in the sandwich was almost nonexistent. 2 rashers of bacon, a tiny amount of buried and then drowning in Cranberry sauce. Did not expect a triple sandwich either, the bread seems to hide any filling. My Camembert was ok, but at £8.95 seems expensive for the little preparation involved And small amount of accompaniment. I have eaten here on a number of occasions and have enjoyed previous visits, this time we won’t be returning.

Visited lunchtime today, an excellent all round experience, the staff, the service and the food were all first class, we would recommend the 100%

Well situated on the market place - try to get a table by the window & you will see the life of Ashbourne happening in front of you.The food & service are good - the ladies who serve are kind & helpful .An enjoyable experience

Called for a coffee and a decaf tea and were tempted to try the new cheese tartlets 3 different ones these were served warm with dippers , a new line the man said and must say they were very nice and will try them again when we visit also the latte was first class , very nice staff .

A special of Parma ham, rocket, pine nuts, Parmesan and figs is always going to delight me. At £9.95 it also seemed great value. Him indoors was also delighted to discover that some of the figs were the mini sweetly marinated kind. Needless to say, we purchased a jar on the way out.

We called in for a quick snack. The home made pea and mint soup served with a bucket of fresh crispy bread was to die for. Two very clean bowls and an empty bucket say it all! Friendly and helpful staff and a spotless tearoom. Will definitely be returning when we're back in the area.

Stoped here for a quick cup of tea.

Based on previous reviews I thought there would be more gluten free options. It was extremely limited and even worse for a gluten free child. The only thing my daughter could have that was kid friendly was cheese on toast.

What a lovely cafe in the centre of Ashbourne. We visited on a sunny day and missed out on an outside table (it's popular) but no problem , it's really nice inside and we had such a lovely lunch.

Four of us had the pork and chorizo burger and were very pleased with our meal. A good salad with the burgers and some sweet potato chips. A child with us had the sausage and mash and the sausage which came from Belper was delicious (we had wanted to buy some). Followed with tart for some of us. All in all a good reasonably priced meal. The staff were efficient, helpful and friendly. We will certainly come back here again.

We visited earlier this year, an attractive shop frontage but a poor ‘coffee & cake’ experience.

Very tasty freshly prepared dishes. Generous portions using a wide variety of fresh vegetables and salads. Friendly staff. Would definitely eat here again if I was in Ashbourne.

Food was very tasty and had a nice selection of food. Cakes were delicious too! Only reason for not giving 5 stars is because I felt the price for the breakfast was pricey. But will visit again for sure 🙂

Had lunch here, and very happy with my warm chicken , bacon and cashew nut salad . Geneaorus portions of all ingredients. Friendly staff and a lovely cup of tea.

Visiting Ashbourne for the first time came across this little treasure.

Spent the day in Ashbourne with my Sister, decided on this cafe out of a few , can honestly say I'm still thinking about the Shepherds Pie now yumm, I really wasn't expecting anything as delicious, I'm a real foodie and a good cook myself so am usually disappointed,but not that day I can say prob one of the best shepherds pies I've ever had and the root veg was tasty too, the ladies (girls) were all so attentive and it had a nice friendly atmosphere, I will definitely be going in on my next visit to Ashbourne . THANKYOU

Fairly lacklustre compared to previous visits. Why? Short on the usual welcome. Used to a greeting with nice smiles. Feels like something's changed. Someone was rude to a staff member and the advice was "to be rude back." Minor differences in quality and preparation of dishes. I hope the changes will soon be reversed.

Arrived in Ashbourne tired, thirsty and hungry after A long hot walk. I asked if we could order food and eat outside. The waitress told us to find a seat and she would be out to take our order. After waiting 25 minutes a another waitress arrived with someone else’s drinks. I asked if she could take our order to be told they weren’t serving food. Not good enough

Nice cafe right on the square, not particularly big so wouldn’t fit a bigger party in. The food was very nice(we had sandwiches), the cake’s are particularly nice.

Situated in Ashbourne near the registry office and opposite the market.

Visited with my daughter and granddaughter for lunch. The service was good and everyone was very friendly. The meals were excellent but I did feel it was a tad expensive. Deli counter worth a visit even if you choose not to eat in.

Myself, my husband, my daughter and our two dogs arrived at 4.50pm for hot drinks and to sit outside in the sun as they were packing up for the day. Nothing was too much trouble they stopped putting away tables got a bowl of water for the dogs without us asking. Took our order and the drinks arrived very promptly. Really lovely coffee and pot of tea. The staff were very chatty. Would definitely go back again to try there food menu

Popped in here having read a recommendation in a magazine and was not disappointed. I had the fishcake & salad. Lovely light fishcake, plentiful with fish and a really fresh side salad which was a meal on its own (it was so good I ate my other-half’s salad as he didn’t want it! Great coffee too & I would most certainly go back. It’s not a cheap ‘n’ cheerful place, it’s a fabulous lunchtime venue. Staff were warm and friendly.

Extremely good value and food very nice indeed. Ham and piccalilli sandwich (on choice of bread) with a filling salad and a glass of wine £10.45. I cannot complain. My friend had the quiche and said it looked lovely. Well worth a visit and I will be back next time I am in Ashbourne.

We visited bramhalls during Feb half term along with many other places around town. This has got to one of the worst places the breakfast cobs are nearly £6!! You can get a small breakfast at other places around. The bacon is tasteless I was really dissapaointed in the service and the over all over priced menu. Would not return

Lovely place to sit in the sun and enjoy some cider and food. All the food looked very nice. Staff were attentive and friendly.

Really nice food! Was a enjoyable day out in a lovely town😊 Kids loved there snack and very close and convenient to the town center

I highly recommend the houmous & Mediterranean vegetables, the flavour is amazing. The sweet potato wedges are fantastic too, really fluffy inside. We also had the soup of the day which was excellent. The vegan brownie is also heavenly, really rich, soft, and chocolatey. I would have gotten one to go if they weren’t sold out ❤️

We visited this cafe for breakfast on our way through Ashbourne last week. I ordered a bacon and mushroom muffin, (see photograph). The muffin cost £4.45 and consisted of one piece of bacon and one mushroom. It was supposed to cost £5.45 but they had reduced it by £1 because I hadn't wanted egg!

Very enjoyable visit on a Saturday lunch time. Thoroughly enjoyed the food & the service was excellent. The Big Ploughman's was a plentiful plate of deliciousness which I would be very happy to recommend.

A regular haunt for tea, coffee or a light lunch. The deli shop is attached so it’s easy to take home some of the lovely cheeses, meats etc after you have eaten.

A good range of food, cooked fresh and the prices are very good. So whether its for coffee, a snack or lunch this is the place to come

This is such a lovely cafe which serves a range of dishes to accommodate everyone. There is even a kids menu so that it can cater towards people of all ages. The staff are always very kind and energetic and make me feel so welcomed. The dishes are always super clean especially on a saturday, great potwasher.

On a short break we were recommended to Bramhall's by a cyclist we met on the Tissington Trail and were not disappointed. The coffee was strong, piping hot and delicious and the sandwiches made with good quality bread, generous filling and lots of salad with an interesting dressing. Looking at other people's meals they looked so good we plan to go back for lunch. The service was friendly and efficient and with newspapers, wi-fi and clean facilities what more could you want.

came here with friends to celebrate the christmas period. lovely staff who made us feel very welcome and delivered food with a smile. the food was excellent and very reasonably priced considering the huge portions. all around was a lovely place to visit and i would 100% visit again xo

Once again a warm welcome and fantastic fresh food. We had the full breakfast and the vegetarian breakfast and as usual it was all cooked perfectly. Best place in Ashbourne.

Yep my son was served black pudding with the plastic still on it

Good service had Sunday lunch here, nicely presented although quiche needed bit more cooking, presented well and lovely deli attached to cafe too.

A great menu, nice flavours and fairly well priced.

We spotted this cafe with tables outside in the autumn sunshine and stopped for lunch. What a find, four of us really enjoyed everything we had and there certainly is plenty of choice and ample serving.Friendly staff and quick service.

We popped in here for lunch on a dreary Tuesday. We were welcomed, shown to a table and presented with the specials menu together with their normal menu. We ordered the Ploughmans lunch, with both cheese and pork pie, my wife ordered a quiche.

My son and I crawled in to Bramhalls earlier today after a half marathon run through beautiful countryside. On arrival, the greeting was first class and

Came here and was delighted to see the interior and cleanliness inside. ordered a hot chocolate which was the best hot chocolate ever. alongside this i had a chocolate brownie, warm, which was like a taste from heaven. lovely staff who made us feel very welcome. great prices, great place. 100% would recommend xo

Situated along the market place of Ashbourne, Bramhalls is a superb cafe and deli. Serving beautiful and tasty homemade cakes, as well as drinks from the talented baristas, the staff are pleasant and welcoming. Overall, a great cafe and deli.

I visit Bramhalls whenever I can it’s the best place to eat or drink coffee meet friends etc the chef is amazing and will cook off menu dishes in request, the owners are very hands on the place is very restfully decorated and the pavement tables over look the market square and have great vesta on Ashbourne main route

After a stroll around town we came here for a bite. I could not decide between the peanut butter cream pie or the treacle tart to be on the safe side I ordered both. The peanut butter cream pie was one of the best cakes I have ever had, the tart was also nice but I was too full to really appreciate it. My friend had the the chocolate pecan thing which was also fantastic. A great selection of cheeses to buy too.

My friend & I came came to the cafe Saturday around midday, for coffee & a cake. The waitress told us the tables were reserved for 'diners' only, but on this occasion we could have just coffee & cake. She was rude & made us feel very uncomfortable. There were several empty tables, so not at all busy & still cost just under £10. I had never been to a cafe that does not allow coffee & a cake. We are regular visitors to Ashbourne, but this experience ruined our day. We will not be visiting the cafe again, & will stick to the Flower cafe in future who are friendly & accommodating.

My partner and I popped in on Saturday for a cup of tea and coffee. It was pouring with rain and we were shown to a table as soon as we walked in.

We popped in for lunch as we had been told that it was under new ownership and had heard good things.

After stopping in a near by hotel for the night we popped across the road for a quick breakfast. Pleasant service, nice food that was quickly served and reasonable in price. Nice way to start the day.

We just called in without booking and only just managed to get a table as is was almost full.

Heerlijk ontbeten de heren hadden een full englisch breakfast en wij de dames zalm met ei.

A friend and I visited on Monday for a tea and coffee, both of which were good, then paid and left. We had walked quite a way when one of the waitresses came running up behind us holding a package which we had left behind. We were really impressed by this, she had gone out of her way to make sure that we got it back. Well done!

Had an amazing lunch with the best pork and chorizo burger. Also an amazing side salad which was very tasty!!! Staff couldn't have been more helpful and all reasonably priced. Lovely weather, lovely food and helpful staff. What's not to like? Will be back!!!

Extremely rude staff, told us very abruptly that they were closing for the day at 4pm when we walked up to it, at 5pm they were still open. I think she just didn't like the look of us.

We have been here before and I'm pleased to say it hasn't changed. We only make the occasional visit to this delightful little Cafe when we are on holiday in this area, but it has never disappointed. The staff are friendly and attentive, the food is all freshly prepared and it's clean & tidy. Prices are very good too for fresh home cooking.What more could you ask. Highly recommended 5*

Had breakfast here with friends. Nice cafe/deli selling high class products. Bacon and egg buttie was very good. Service excellent.