Flash Bar Stores in Staffordshire Moorlands

We visited there today after a wet walk to grab something to eat. We had a rather rude greeting by the person behind the counter, she seemed exasperated that we weren't making our choices quick enough. We decided on some cakes, the other lady that bagged them up was polite and nice, but the initial woman was rude and surly. She then proceeded to overcharge me, I didn't register with me straight away that she had. She smirked when she gave me my change. It was upon reflection that I realised that not only had she over charged me, her attitude towards me and my children wasn't really acceptable. I did go back to confront her, she was still being rude and refused to own up to her actions. She made a rather lame excuse about why she over charged me and she was very hostile. The worst part was, that she tried to serve the guy behind me first and didn't even apologise for doing so, she is a vile woman. I would avoid going to this place if you can. She obviously had a problem with me, but couldn't own up to it. Suffice to say, if I ever visit the area again, I will avoid this place like the plague.

Visited this morning and had a wonderful breakfast, freshly prepared, better quality than I've experienced in 5 star hotels! Great choice of menu, such good value, lovely pleasant staff.

We were staying in Flash so visited here a few times, had breakfast three mornings and can’t fault it. You can chose exactly what you want and the prices are great for the quality of produce. We bought their huge cobs for lunch too, a bit tricky to get your mouth round, not an elegant eat! The pork pies were also delicious! They accommodated us cheerfully, a large group of 6 adults, 3 small children and 2 dogs!

Visited today for late breakfast, heard the food was good, which it was. But the experience was let down by rude miserable staff and a dog that wouldn't leave us alone while we were trying to eat. I am a dog lover, but wouldn't allow my own dog to beg whilst I was eating, so I wouldn't expect it in a food establishment. The dog was literally panting all over us as we were trying to eat. Not good and at no point did the staff call the dogs way. The woman that cooked our food and brought it over really needs to go on a customer service course, and was it really such a big deal that we changed our minds and decided to eat in? After all, it was still being cooked.I hope they take these comments on board, as if we'd been greeted with a smile and a little bit of friendliness it would of been a perfect stop off.

Its great to have somewhere for a coffee and a flapjack or a bacon and mushroom sandwich either before you start or when you come down from the hills. Never seen any hint of rudeness from either the new or the old owners...and that black labrador is soft as a brush!!

Met here with four others on a Sunday morning. Three of us had bought coffee and food and we were all sat at a table whilst a fourth was inside buying food and a drink. One of the group was standing up rummaging through his bag looking for his hat and whilst he did took he took a small hard boiled egg out and ate it as he was still standing. A man (assume the owner) shot out of the cafe and barked aggressively at him “don’t eat your own food at my tables” then shot back inside. We were really taken aback as there was really no need to be so rude and confrontational. The 4th person in our group came out of the cafe with his purchases and reported that the man (cafe owner) had made some really derogatory comments about our hard boiled egg eating felon to him and other customers that had shocked them. We continued eating and drinking our purchases and I showed the group a little tub of foraged berries and nuts I was using for a talk later. I offered everyone a blackberry. Two of the group took one (one being the egg eater). The man shot out of the door immediately, whacked him on the back and shouted really aggressively “I’ve told you not to eat your own food at my tables”. Before we could react he shot back inside. It was pretty horrible and really upset my friend who is a pretty gentle soul who would never in a million years treat someone how he was treated. We finished our food and drinks and left. I understand they don’t want people using their tables for full on picnics but we’d bought quite a bit of drinks and food between us spending £30+ and for God’s sake it was a tiny boiled egg and a berry eaten whilst he was standing up next to the rest of us who were sat down eating our purchased food. Regardless there’s no excuse for bullying behaviour like this. In these times of Covid as a business owner he really shouldn’t be physically touching customers or getting in their faces. No excuse at all.

Very friendly people running the cafe along with their young helper. Cooked breakfast very good and will certainly be back in the future.

We stayed at a cottage very nearby so visited the stores a few times over the week. They will cook a breakfast of whatever size you want and it was excellent! Cakes and pastries all top notch too. Definitely try one of their enormous cob rolls.Virus-safe environment although it can get busy in the middle of the day as it's a popular stop-off for walkers, cyclists and bikers.Friendly staff and terrific service. Also a fab friendly black labrador (Indy) that owns the place :D Definitely worth stopping for.

I stopped off here while cyreneling in the Peaks for brunch. Not only is the good delicious, but it has a lovely unique feel to it - friendly and informal. The outside area has an amazing view!

Visited for the first time since the place changed hands. The food was excellent and good value and the service very friendly too. We like the new layout, it definitely seems more spacious. We'll be back.

food was home cooked from start to finish I have a 10 item breakfast and it was £7.95 and was worth every penny lovely staff would recommend this place to hikers,bikers, campers and any one else looking for a fantastic place to eat and good value for money I give this 5 stars

Even better since new owners took over, better food and better atmospher, Dog friendly and a friendly dog !!.

A lot brighter and more atmospheric , lovely food and a great place to stop off for a cuppa and some lunch. Friendly greeting from Alasdair and his Lab :) Keep up the good work you've put this place back on the map !!

I've been twice since the new owners took over. It's now exactly what you'd expect when you walk into a quirky, out of the way cafe...A big warm welcome from the locals. The food is lovely, the cakes are huge! and everything is priced very, very reasonably :-). It's very dog friendly, and you'll get a very warm welcome from their big black lab.

Went for breakfast, a choice of 6 / 8 /10 / 12 items. Eggs how you want them. lovely tasting sausage and bacon

Great views complimented by hearty breakfast, great food, lovely staff. Definitely going again. Log burner a big plus.

Taken parents to the highest village in Uk and we needed lunch. It’s a store as well so doesn’t look like a restaurant from the front but don’t let that put you off it is great. Good British food. Dad had bacon butty. Said best he had had in yearsMum and I had some homemade pies warmed up. Just lovely. The meat the pastry We then topped it up with Bread and butter pudding bag with custard. (Dad now even happier) Lemon drizzle and a cream scone. Defiantly give it a go

This is a funny little store and cafe just off a main A road in the Peak District. We were looking for a local breakfast and were recommended to come here. There isn’t a lot of outdoor seating but we found somewhere and we had a delicious selection of cooked breakfast, sausage baps and bacon baps between us. Great tea too! Service is a little brusque but I think that’s because they were busy.We also bought some Peak Pasties and took them home for dinner, delicious!

We have stopped at flash stores on nearly all our peak district trips over the last 30 years. The cakes pies and pasties are brilliant these days cheers. I encourage my young kids - (adults now) to support these out of the way places so was a bit disappointed by the lack of a smile etc, both yesterday afternoon for snacks and early this morning for tobacco.

Have used this establishment once a year for the last three years. Only stopped because of the amount of motorbikes outside, and realized that this was a well known meeting point for them. We were definitely not disappointed. Not a place to stop if you're in a hurry mind. Service at the Till is rather slow but, if time isn't a problem, it's well worth the wait. The food was very good. The 'bathroom' facilities are not the most luxurious that you'll find in the western hemisphere but are functional. Will definitely be visiting again.

We can't give this place a proper review, because no sooner had we walked through the door we were informed brusquely "No hot food - we're closing at three today". Actually, we wanted a cold sandwich, but the attitude of the assistant made us turn around and walk away.

Usually stop here for coffee when on motor bike ride great views and nice to sit out for a drink but called on sat just with my dad for all day breakfast not particularly good service although a little busy very slow service coffee had gone well cold by the time breakfast finally arrived after at least 40 mins!!!! Not particularly good quality food toast looked like had just had a quick lick with a blow torch sorry but not the best

It's been a while since we've been here but what a great cafe. Lovely place to stop for a coffee and a cooked breakfast and a great atmosphere. The breakfast was super and coffee was very nice. A cafe I would definitely recommend.

Flash Bar Stores has Great food and atmosphere and is in a great location. The breakfasts are great as is their lovely flapjack and the location (between Buxton and Leek) is awesome.

In an area with some great, challenging cycling. Out today and popped in. Very nice selection and good service. Pricing excellent; I had a delicious artisanal pork pie, huge flapjack and large latte....a fiver plus change

We stopped to grab food here whilst walking as we arrived pre pub opening. Food was cooked to order so was freshly made - no complaints from us. We arrived when a group of bikers were eating so the tables were nearly full, however we were made to feel welcome and included having sat sharing a table with some strangers.

Since moving into the area, I'm a regular visitor at the Flash Bar Stores. It's great to sit outside with my big breakfast and a refreshing mug of tea in (almost) all weather. The food is delicious, home made and at a price that brings tears to your eyes - because it is such great value for money.

Been here a few times usually very good Waited on today by a guy woth trousers on covered in paint Had to wait for ages Served a miniscule portion with an even teenier "salad" Very sad liked it alot - very let down today

Parada fabuloso si estás en su bicicleta. Asientos dentro y fuera. El personal es encantador. Un montón de opciones para comer. Puedo recomendar el huevo y patatas fritas. Wifi gratuito. Loos. El café es muy agradable. Los pasteles son enormes. No nos podemos quejar. Vamos de camino a nuestra llamada para un café que siempre se convierte en el almuerzo. Bien sería grosero no.

Fuimos para paseo del Peak District antes hoy y el código 53 de Leek hacia Buxton pasando la impresionante hacha de vanguardia. Un gran paisaje.

Great stop when we're out on the mountain bikes. Interior is basic but food is good and tea can be served in giant mugs, perfect. Proprietress doesn't smile much though :)

This cafe-cum-village store out on the moors is a super facility to have and particularly popular with bikers, so I hesitate to voice a negative note, but one thing that does annoy me is misdescription...

Fuimos a la hora de la cena del lunes. Es un cruce entre café y tienda de conveniencia. La señora detrás del mostrador estaba haciendo la comida y servir y ventas compras, así que me alegré de otra mesa para nosotros. Las tartas y pasteles en el mostrador parecía delicioso. Yo tenía un tocino butty que estaba bien. Mi amigo tenía un desayuno, pero no considero la salchicha y dijo que los granos parecía barata. Patatas cortadas muy agradable arandela ondulada. Había una vista preciosa y muy tranquila, si eso es lo que quieres.

Me encanta este pequeño lugar, en medio de la nada y a pesar de la tranquila así que pasan fuera. 53 Mejor bacon cheeseburger que he tenido en años, y un plato de gran jarra de buen té.

En la bicicleta y paramos para tomar un café, realmente bonito, tenía un rollo de tocino. Personal muy amable y servicial. Lugar muy agradable.

Popped in on the way to a trade show in Buxton. We were a little early but we were welcomed in and offered a brew while they were getting ready. The three of us ordered their large all day breakfast. One of the nicest breakfasts I and my mates have ever had. Quality ingredients, all cooked to perfection. We took a chance on the place, and we were very pleased.

Had a ride around the Peak District and called in at Flash Bar Stores on Axe Edge for a coffee.What a great place to stop for a break.Great coffee, great cake and great viewsOne of my favourite cafés in the Peak District and open all the time.Totally recommended

Within shouting distance of Northfield riding centre this place is perfect for grabbing lunch, especially if you lucky enough to find some sunshine! I had quiche and salad followed by some delicious cake - reasonably priced and very tasty. Lovely food with lovely views as you are so high up.

15 of us descended on the cafe for hot and cold drinks, you can imagine everyone giving their orders However the staff weren't perturbed and everything was served with a smile

It's difficult to find a decent breakfast in the local area these days, but look no further than the cafe in Flash Bar Stores. From £6-8 for a beast of a breakfast, with fried bread, and black pudding, along with 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage and beans. Mopped up with a generous serving of toast and a fried Derbyshire oatcake, all washed down with a massive mug of tea. I forgot to order mushrooms, and skipped tomatoes but extras are not expensive (pushing the price up to around £8 with everything) Alas only the hash brown was unavailable. I still didn't eat all day afterwards, contentedly full. They also serve lovely homemade or local cakes and scones, with a few deli items including pies, scotch eggs and locally sourced butter, milk, cheese and beer.The building's a bit rough and ready and it's on a fairly busy junction in a bleak but beautiful part of the Peak District (I live down the road). This however gives the place a real feel, complemented by the friendly and local staff (not Tubbs and Edward local, just the nice and talkative sort)

Another latte and a slab of cake sir? Don't mind if I do.Great little cafe high on the Peak District.Great for motorcyclists, walkers, cyclists and general public. Nice and cleanStrong WifiOutside seating and wonderful views. A great place.

Stopped here in the snow for a simple bite and drink. Lovely little simple place. Wonderful pasty, nice sandwich, hot tea, the only downside was the hot chocolate, bit watery.

Good wholesome food well prepared. Plenty of choice. Like the oatcakes with fillings and sometimes cake, but plenty of other delicious meals on offer. Always a pot of tea!

Great place for a cup coffee - great cake selection as well. You can sit by the bike in the sun looking at the view. Great midway stop on beautiful motorbiking roads. Best of all - a lovely clean toilet!! What more can you ask for!

Always call here when we are on the A53. A little haven of peace and quiet at a high altitude. Always good selection of cakes. NIce coffee. Friendly owner. They sell everything too!

Stopped here today for a coffee and a scone whilst out on the bike.Super service, super food and a lovely location

Excellent breakfast and in a lovely place right in the middle of the Peak District. Cheers Nick and the trail riding crew.

Great food and coffee and the setting is beautiful, you will have to try the breakfast as they are excellent.

Great place, top notch food at reasonable prices. I love the area and can't resist popping in when passing.

great hearty breakfast just what you need for a days walk in the peak district. very helpful friendly staff.