Dot-teas Emporium in Amber Valley

A lovely community cafe, with welcoming staff. Our lunch was really good value for money. Homemade soups and cakes.

Food and drink were a fair price and nice. Didn't enjoy the atmosphere as we felt pushed out of our seat by regulars who meet there. Went into the back children's room, which is a great idea, but could be cleaner. I gave a dummy to my baby to prevent him from eating the scattered bits of food on the floor and under sofa. When serving us the lady was very friendly to little one but pulled the dummy out of his mouth, handed it to me and said "isn't that better". When she left I put in back in (as he was still trying to eat food from the floor). When she came back she saw the dummy, pulled a face and said "What's that nasty thing doing back?" It was very uncomfortable, and the unnecessary judgement made it so I won't be returning. Still 3 /5 because the these things were out of the owners control, but can't ignore the negative experience.

Went for breakfast on a rainy day, so unfortunately didn’t sit in the garden. It really is like a secret garden so I recommend you do if you visit in more clement weather :) The owner and staff are really friendly and the menu caters for vegans. I had a lovely vegan breakfast and my partner had the meat version. We both enjoyed our meals and the coffee was lovely. You’ll find there is plenty to look at with a range of arts and crafts adorning the space. If you’re looking for a kid friendly place, it has a huge play room full of toys. If you have a dog, it’s dog friendly too! They really have thought of everything. Perfect to stop off at on your way to the river gardens 👍

This little tea shop was a treat to find, excellent food with the most friendly owner, a pure delight. A super garden to enjoy our delicious cream tea and club sandwich in, thank you!

Popped in for a full English. The food was really tasty and good quality, sausages were amazing and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Really friendly service and looked nice for kids aswell. Will definitely go again when I get a chance.

Very well looked after today. Coffee and hot chocolates excellent. Toasties, baked potato and mushrooms on toast all spot on. And to cap a great morning, I bought a fab knitted tea cosy - which is now christened. Will defo be back - probably next Tues or Wed. Thanks to all. Jim

Lovely warm welcome on a chilly Sunday afternoon. Fresh sandwiches and cakes. Nice leaf tea in proper china cups. Highly recommend. My 5 year old son loved the kids play area. We also had cream tea with warm fruit scones. Dog friendly. Very clean. We would recommend to others visiting the area.

We came here for breakfast when it first opened and unfortunately were not impressed. We thought we'd give it another go today. I ordered a veggie breakfast with white toast and very well done eggs as I can't stand sloppy eggs. The eggs were undercooked, even the white was sloppy. And the toast was malt not white. The rest of the breakfast was not very warm either. The table next to us were complaining about the wait as they sat for a long time without being acknowledged. The young man behind the counter did knock off the cost of the latte as an apology so appreciated that but really sorry to say that we won't be going back. Maybe we came on a bad day? I know this cafe does a lot for the community so I encourage everyone to give it a visit but just not for me I'm afraid.

Lovely friendly community cafe. The most gorgeous bread and the luxury of loose leaf tea in china cups - wonderful. i go to Belper from time to time and will be sure to be going again.

Came to grab some lunch with my husband on a lunch break. Ordered a tuna sandwich with the tortilla chips, but asked for no salad or coleslaw. Arrived 5 minutes later, with salad and coleslaw, no chips. I pointed this out and the woman said “well I’ve got no tortilla chips”. Why was nothing said when ordering then? Husbands toastie came completely plain, no salad or coleslaw at all (I was able to give him mine at least). So we’ve paid almost £10 for 2 plain sandwiches…we could have gone to Tesco for a meal deal for 40p more. Very disappointing from what I know is a rated tea shop in Belper.

Donna was fantastic and made the most lovely afternoon tea for a hen-do! All of it was so yum and the cakes were light and fluffy! Would recommend to anyone!

I ONLY eat here when in Belper, I have been coming here for over 2 years (covid rules permitting) I have always had great service, always had fresh food and excellent coffee. I wish Donna and her staff the very best for the future. Peter

Very pleased to find Dot-teas Emporium, called for lunch today, a lovely heartwarming carrot and coriander soup followed by a shortbread for my husband and a rocky road for myself and tea for two, owner's young son serving tables and sanitizing tables, chairs and menus after every customer, nice and clean looked a good play area too - hope to call again, wish we could call later this week as they will be making a Biscoff cheesecake!

Me and my friend have frequented Dot-teas for over a year now. We are not local but we find it worth the drive because the staff are friendly with a community spirit and they have always made us feel welcome. There is a car park next door and it is within walking distance of the town centre in one directiion and the River Gardens/Mills in the other. If you dont fancy anything in particular on the menu Donna who runs the cafe will go 'Off Menu' if possible. There is a pleasant garden area with seating to the rear of the building. My personal opinion - Well worth a visit.

Highly recommend visiting, staff are friendly, has a great play area for children and amazing home-made cakes, will be going again!

Dot-Teas is an absolutely wonderful spot with fabulous people and delicious food. The owner and staff are so welcoming and accepting. They really make you feel at home-- even if you have just traveled all the way from the U.S.! The coffee, teas, and baked...

Just got back from my second visit to Dot Teas. On both occasions the service has been excellent. The cafe is inviting, the staff are friendly and absolutely wonderful place to eat drink and chat.you just have to try it.

Called into this cafe with a friend one week day morning. What a joy! Wonderful friendly service. I had a scone which was homemade and warm. So delicious. The counter had some very yummy homemade cakes on display. I wish Donna all the luck in...

We called in for a Cream Tea, as usual it was excellent, Donna and her team are doing a great job. The cafe plays host to a variety of local clubs, Carers to name a few, see the facebook group for more information. We have...

I went in here because I saw that they did a vegan breakfast with hash browns. Nowhere does that! The service was friendly and inviting and the food lovingly home made. They even allow dogs in. Our pup got special treatment the moment we arrived...

Cozy atmosphere, tasty cakes, pleasant staff, and very reasonably priced. This place deserves more recognition 👍

Lovely little tea room slightly away from the main shopping area, but near the library and the mill. Limited menu of cakes, sandwiches, homemade soup and quiche and salads. Quick service, very tasty and reasonably priced.

We visited twice in our weeks holiday to the area. A late lunch, where we were disappointed to find the all day breakfast was not on, so we had sandwiches. We went back in the week for brunch and the all day breakfast was excellent....

Filled breakfast cob cooked to order washed down with a decent cup of coffee with excellent service, what more do you want to start the day off with.

Once again Donna and her team provided excellent fare, Mother loved her Cream Tea ( she is not the easiest person to please !) Excellent food, excellent price Well done Donna, keep up the great work. Peter

First time we’ve been to Dot-Teas since the swapover from Gillivons. My wife and I ordered a Veggie breakfast and some toast, along with some drinks. Our 1 month old just took up some room. We were served by the most polite young boy, something...

Great food, amazing service and staff were very friendly. Great selection of food and very reasonably priced, ordered The Full Meaty breakfast, was amazed at the amount you get for your money, definitely recommend giving Dot-teas Emporium a visit.

After a walk to the river gardens to remember my mum this weekend we dropped into Dot’s. Our first visit since the cafe changed hands and we were pleased to find it was still as welcoming & the full English breakfast tasty. Good luck with...

Really enjoyed my snack at Dot-teas today, super service, very clean and prices were less than I expected. I certainly will be back and will bring the family next time.