Derby Lodge Cafe in Amber Valley

Used to come to this café a lot when I lived locally, and it's always been great, so came with a friend after parkrun for breakfast. Breakfast great, service great, BUT prices on menu add up to £19.60, and when I queried being charged £27 I was told the prices had gone up, but they'd not updated the blackboard. That's a heck of a price rise to keep secret.

We went here with friends on a chilly January day. There are tables outside and orders/payment is inside. We were not expecting to be massively impressed as the building looks a little run down. We were wrong - we all had toasties and mine was, honestly, the nicest I have had for years. The prices were extremely reasonable. The service was friendly and the member of staff who delivered our food was delightful. We will definitely return and would recommend wholeheartedly.

Walked the dogs around Shipley Country Park, a cold day so we walked to Derby Lodge Cafe. It wasn't very busy but a single coffee machine meant a lot of people were waiting and some even walked away. The coffee, when it arrived, was good. I ordered toasted teacakes too and they were delicious.

This lovely little cafe is a real asset to Shipley country park. Food and drinks are delicious. The staff are very friendly and efficient which is hard to find nowadays. The scones and cakes are amazing. Everything is very reasonably priced. After years of several changes and shut downs the people running it now are on a different level to previous owners. Excellent.

Excellent cakes donated to Smalley Hall care home! Lovely staff and lovely enough to donate cakes to our residents

Called in Today and had Quiche. It was the best I have ever tasted. Well Worth a Visit. A regular stop off on our dog walks in future.

We got excited seeing vegan milkshake and coffee on the menu but the coffee was really weak instant coffee and the regular milkshake they served us was barely a third full. Not impressed.

We only popped in for a quick drink on our walk round the top end of the park Excellent pot of tea for me and no complaints from husband regarding his flat white coffee We couldn't resist a slice of lemon cake too. Very lemony and very light. I could have managed another one Charming and helpful young lady behind the counter couldn't have looked after us any better Best of all was the garden.Quiet apart from birdsong with big tables and a choice of sunny or shady seats. What more could we want? I'll tell you A bigger appetite. We shall return

When we visited, it was a nice sunny day and there was a short queue for getting coffee. I originally thought they this was a good sign. The place must be popular for a good reason. The small queue however took ages to move. I actually found out that it was because there was only one girl doing the till, sorting the cakes and making the coffee. No wonder it was took forever. It seemed like a disorganised mess. We managed to get one of our coffees made to order, but they had trouble making the second one with almond milk. It is 2022 all these different milk types are pretty standard in most cafes now and shouldn't be a big deal. It is something that the cafe say they offer, but this seemed to be a huge challenge for them. The almond milk coffee was brought to us a full 10 minutes after the other one was (no exaggeration). The first coffee was getting cold by the time we got the second one. The coffee was genuinely the worst I have tasted in a while. If you like coffee to taste like anything other than hot water, then this is not a place to visit. Unfortunately the place reminded me more of an old ‘tuck shop’ selling packets of crisps and tasteless vending machine coffee, rather than a nice cafe. Sorry for the bad review, but we were very disappointing. On a separate note, the young girl behind the counter (the one doing everything) was really nice and friendly.

As if Shipley Park isn't lovely enough there is also this rather nice eatery to visit as well! Only visitable on foot as disabled parking only. Nicely decorated, very homely inside, dog friendly, outdoor seating as well with some tables overlooking the park. Just a 'snack stop' to ward off hungry teenagers this visit. Great to see a good few veggie/vegan options on the menu - just had to try the vegan sausage rolls, they didn't disappoint. And can recommend the 'proper' homemade chips as well. Drinks all good. Staff friendly, obviously happy in their work. Left wanting to return and try other items - always a good sign.

This is now a lovely place to stop for lunch, had a beautiful veggie breakfast this lunch, pipping hot, well cooked and presented. The staff are welcoming, friendly and helpful. They follow the covid cleaning rules and smile while they work. Going again 👍👍👍

Had a lovely autumn walk around Shipley Country Park then stopped for brunch here. Such nice friendly staff and they sounded so happy in their work. Had delicious three cheese toastie and hubby had full English breakfast. Love the idea of putting little tea cosys on each table to keep your pot warm. We chose to sit inside but there is also a lovely garden setting too. Well worth a visit and will be doing so again.

Currently only open limited hours Thursday to Sunday, for outside tables or takeaways, but highly recommended and a lovely spot, especially as they've now opened up tables in the garden round the back. A good selection of cakes and hot & cold drinks and snacks, also breakfast cobs and more. we had an excellent bacon & egg cob and a fish finger sandwich this morning, and we always try to stop here on our walk round the park.

I visited today with my Dad and My dog. We’d planned to eat at the visitor centre but halfway around the walk we found this lovely little place. The staff were the friendliest I’ve ever experienced and were so lovely and accommodating! I had a bacon and hash brown cob which they were happy to do well done for me and my Dad had a tea and sausage roll. We also bought a couple of sausages for my dog and they kindly cut them up for her without us having to ask! Lovely scenic place to eat, dog and covid friendly and the prices were extremely reasonable for a wide range of food and drink items. Definitely will be visiting again and thankyou to the lovely lady who served us!

This was my second visit since lockdown. My daughter and partner also enjoy it here too. Eating outside away from the courtyard was fine and I felt COVID safe throughout. The young lady at the serving hatch was very friendly and efficient. The wait was only 10 minutes for my bacon, mushroom and egg cob (which was huge and very soft) I also had the rich fruit cake and it was the best and so moist. The previous comments about the poor coffee aren’t necessary, just critical. I always take a flask with me on country walks so I always enjoy my coffee! Well done Derby Lodge and all who work there.

Had a fantastic recharge stop on my soggy doggy walk! Delicious coffee and a scrumptious sausage and egg cob. Staff were brilliant, efficient and friendly. All Covid safe and clearly marked safe order / collection point. Lovely knowing you're supporting a community interest company instead of one of those coffee shops who don't pay taxes! Can't wait for next time! Thank you to all the staff.

We were recommended to try the scones at Derby Lodge Tearooms, so we visited today. We completely agree with the review left by Mk1MX5ERS on Oct 2nd 2020. If you are a coffee lover do not come here! We had 2 cappuccinos but they were VILE - hot and wet, but no coffee aroma, and a very unpleasant taste. You wouldn’t know it was supposed to be coffee! We discarded most of it. Also they had run out of scones, so all in all it was a disappointing experience. Sad, because it’s in a lovely location and the staff seemed very pleasant.

I went on a lovely dog walk with my family and we stopped off at the derby lodge tearoom for some lunch. The staff were very friendly and the food was amazing, I am definitely going to be going back soon.

Out on a walk around Shipley Park,my partner & l,decided to have a cob & a coffee.The cob was fine,but the latte coffee was horrible.Tasted like powdered packet stuff☹️Don't know if this is normally served as a latte,but with so many places serving nice,proper machine made lattes, this was not a pleasant experience..

We are regular walkers in Shipley park. The tea room is open for takeaway currently due to the pandemic. They have good systems in place for social distancing, minimum contact etc.We had a cold drink and a raspberry and vanilla scone with jam and clotted cream. I can honestly say it was the loveliest, tastiest moistest scones I'd ever had. Super value and a good size too.Recommend a visit.

Friendly staff serving good food at reasonable prices. Did not know this cafe existed in this part of Shipley park. Will return again!!

Delicious food ! Coffee is good, the gentlemen is polite and his service is careful.very enjoyable my meal . Great choice of veggie and meat.

My wife and I always stop here on our walk around Shipley Park for a drink and a bite to eat. Friendly welcoming staff, good basic food and all at a reasonable price. Dogs welcomed in the back room where in winter a log fire is burning.

Love this place, food is nice and reasonable price. Dogs are allowed in the back room where they have a nice fire to keep you warm on a cold day. Plenty of seating outside too. Was pleased to see that they do quorn sausages.

First visit to the lodge under the new set up...Dog friendly,and nicely situated for a halfway around the park walk(depending where you're parked)...Had a scone with jam&cream and a latte...Very nice and good value for money.(Think the scones are the same as the ones in the visitor centre)If they aren't,they're just as good..Well worth a visit..Other foods on display,looked nice and inviting too

New Management and a refurb have certainly given this tea shop a much needed boost. Friendly staff and delicious food

What a lovely place to stop and have lunch.Decided to have a 3 cheese toastie which came with lots of extras which included salad,crisps and coleslaw.Piping hot pot of tea and my friend had a coffee.Finished of with a slice of home made Victoria sponge and my friend had a square piece of chocolate cake topped with chocolate sprinkles and Chocolate balls.Will definitely be back again and highly recommend a visit.Was nice to see it was also dog friendly.

2nd visit to the tea rooms , excellent food, had the breakfast today and just perfect , lovely pot of tea and the coffee great , the staff all lovely, warm and friendly nothing too much trouble , defiantly will be the place for us to visit time and time again . Well done to Jane and the staff you are doing s fantastic job x

First the positive. Lovely friendly staff. The cakes looked nice although I didn't try one on this occasion. Unfortunately I chose to have a cappuccino which left an unpleasant after taste. Not sure what milk is in the machine but it spoilt it for me. And I'm sorry to say my teacake was burnt on one side. Perhaps I should have taken it back. Never the less I will return and maybe have tea and one of the lovely cakes. Our first visit and so wanted to give 5 stars. Maybe next time. ☺

Yesterday was our 2nd visit since the cafe reopened two weeks ago. They now open at 0830 which is great for dog walkers . I visited with my Mum . I had cheese on toast and she had a bacon and mushroom cob. Both were excellent. It is so nice to be able to get a decent cheese on toast again. The staff are very friendly and obliging. Will definitely be making this a regular stop.

Great to see this place open again.Great coffee lovely cakes. Lovely and clean.Super lovely staff. Great stop off on a walk, to sit in the peaceful garden and drink coffee.

I loved the cafe new decor etc used to visit a lot when it was open before and never thought it was expensive but now it is you get 5 breakfast items for £5.95 and I mean if you ask for bacon you get 1 slice of bacon and breakfast comes on a big plate so the 5 items look a bit lost. You have to pay extra for toast and a drink and they should do cheap children’s meals including a drink. I always used to visit here before because it was always cheaper than visitors centre but I am now going to go back to visitors centre. But so glad it’s opened again

It's great news that Derby Lodge has reopened as a cafe. There has clearly been a huge effort to redecorate/refurb internally and it looks really good.

Just visited Derby Lodge Tea rooms, Just reopened under new management,well worth a visit,excellent homemade cakes, reasonable prices, nice atmosphere, very clean and bright decor.

Out dog walking in Shipley park today and discovered Derby Lodge tea rooms has opened again after a closure of some months. It has been updated and beautifully decorated, delighted. We enjoyed a lovely pot of tea, other customers were tucking into chocolate cakes, cheese on toast and sausage cobs all of which looked delicious. Dog friendly and very welcoming staff, will return for sure.

It is a tragedy that this wonderful place had to close. Open fires, super - dog friendly, lovely friendly staff AND fried egg and bacon cobs. My dog and I have lost our most favourite place to go. The lovely staff have lost their work. And even more tragically, this cafe employs disabled staff.Please somebody explain why it has closed and what can we do to reopen it? Such a loss

Grade Two old lodge house to the former Shipley Hall. A welcoming stopover for a drink and buttie whilst walking in Shipley Park. From the outside you would not know it was a tearoom but the inside is cosy and providing warmth and comfort both in the height of summer for a bit of shade and in winter for a warm in front of the open fire. Welcomes dogs and well behaved owners. Food is all home cooked, very appetising and great value served by friendly staff. A valuable asset to the Park.

This was our first visit to the lodge and we will definitely be returning. I had cheese on toast and my dad had beans on toast, the bread was thick and there was plenty of cheese and beans.The service was excellent,we were served quickly and with a smile. The lodge was inviting and we were made to feel very welcome. There was a great atmosphere, we chatted with other customers. It's clear to see that the staff are passionate about what they do.

I guess we didn't choose a good day to visit! It was busy and there were only two members of staff there, but there were spaces to sit. I ordered a sausage roll for my young son and was told they were in the oven, so there'd be a little wait. Half an hour later and after lots of people who ordered after us all got their sausage rolls, my son and his friend went up to enquire about where it was. It arrived a minute later and was cold. He didn't need it to be warm anyway, but I had to wonder why on earth it took so long?!

Great to visit during Shipley Park walks. Only disabled parking nearby - it's about 20-30 mins or so from the visitors centre and main car parks.

We love to call here when we are out walking. The staff and Service users are always helpful. The food is basic but lovely, especially the very thick slices of toast. They are happy with muddy boots. As said in another review it could do with a bit of money spending on it but we go for the atmosphere and great cake.

In the middle of Shipley country park and in a lovely rural setting.

The staff very friendly the cake was yummy and the cup of tea most welcome will definitely go again lovely setting too

Ideal place to call after a walk. Very reasonably priced and served by exceptionally friendly staff. Most importantly they love your dogs. The size of the homemade choc cake portions and scones served with butter and jam for the £1.95 each are well worth it. Open 7 days a week which is very useful to know.

9 of us in total and 3 dogs all walked up here on New Years Day and were thrilled to find it open. We were made to feel very welcome and all enjoyed a gorgeous warm drink before setting off again. This place is such an asset to Shipley Country Park, especially Kayleigh with her friendly smile

Ordered 2 lattes and 4 rounds of cheese on toast. Served by a very friendly , pleasant lady . Sat outside with our 2 dog's. The coffees were bought out very quickly by a very nice man who made a fuss of our 2 dog's. The coffee was piping hot and delicious. The cheese on toast soon arrived . The bread was doorstop size and there was lashings of cheese on top, so tasty !!! Very welcome after a long walk round the beautiful shipley park. Will certainly return and recommended.

Visited this fab little tearoom for the first time earlier today. Very welcoming to us and our dogs, they even have a dog room inside! We enjoyed sausage and bacon cobs, tea, coffee and orange juice, all at bargain prices.

I thoroughly enjoy visiting the Lodge Cafe when I go to Shipley Park, the staff are always friendly and helpful. It's a good basic cafe where dog walkers and muddy boots aren't frowned upon! Good wholesome food and delicious home made cakes, small inside, a fire on cold days always warm and wecoming, benches outside for the good weather, a real treat.

Called at the Lodge Tearooms for some refreshment. The time was 2pm and noted that the tearooms were open until 3.30pm. The interior was dark and not very inviting and outside were 3 picnic benches. On entry asked for tea for 2 and 2 toasted teacakes only to be told that there was no hot food. Presumably, toasted items were classed as hot food. Then told that there were none left. None of the staff were wearing hairnets, hats or any kitchen hygiene protection. Will not be visiting again.

Handy stop when out walking. Toilets outside open most of the time. Hot and cold drinks available to eat inside or outside in the garden. Prices very reasonable. Dog walkers welcome in the garden. Muddy boots not frowned at inside due to the sturdy floor. Basic facilities supplying basic needs for families enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

Lovely friendly staff who go out their way to speak and ask you about your day,the open fire and a hot chocolate makes your walk more enjoyable

Derby lodge is great, the tea coffee bargain price they do gluten free cakes which are massive ,for the non coeliac there are other treats cheese on toast fab ,sausage rolls ,bacon butties ect .There is a dog friendly room at the back with open fire in winter ,the staff are great but bear in mind it is a training café for adults with disabilities so service may be a bit slow but the staff on the whole are great. Helen will even make you a birthday cake if you give her enough notice

Absolutely love Derby Lodge! It is a wonderful place to stop when out walking in the countryside. It is not just a cafe, it is a learning center for young people and they are very friendly as is everyone.

I often pop into this lovely friendly little tea room , the staff are excellent with both the customers and helping out the young people who come here to learn.

I love this place, and I love the friendly guileless staff,the cheese on toast is epic, will someone please buy them a capoccinno machine, there are too many good customers for a supplier to ignore this market. The atmosphere is relaxed and dog friendly, will water bowls for thirsty dogs. it's great to just chill and break the walk there.

This is a great place to come for a nice cup of tea/coffee and a slice of cake. There is even a room where you can take your dogs and they even have a jar of God treats on the mantelpiece of a gorgeous open fire that is often lit on cold days. This room also features work from local artists. We love coming here as it is run by an association that enables adults with learning difficulties to work. They are local people and it is all overseen by very capable staff. The food includes warm bacon or sausage sandwiches, a delicious selection of cakes, sausage rolls, ice creams, sweets, chocolate and cold drinks etc. The staff we love to see, Alan and Kayleigh, are brilliant, capable people. A really great place to go!

Having had a nice walk in Shipley Park, we stopped for a cup of tea and a freah orange. The Cafe was nice and pleasant and the staff very helpful.

Friendly & accomodating staff, prices very reasonable. Great food. Could do with some investment but we can't blame the staff as it is fully staffed by volunteers!! With a cash boost this place could easily be out of this world!!

We visited 'the dog room' while out walking with a dog and enjoyed some very nice hot soup. The dog was happy too with a jar of dof treats being freely available on the mantlepiece. Other folk with dogs came to this room too. It was friendly.

Friendly staff WITH 2 warm indoor rooms, that one is dog friendly. Summer months you can sit outside in a friendly garden.

I often book this restaurant for an early tea for work colleagues. It is excellent value for money mid week. Everyone is happy!