Kath's Cafe in North East Derbyshire

Despite website saying it was open today it wasn’t. I looked at the web site and it clearly states that the cafe is open today Friday 19th April. Please can you keep your customers updated on your opening times

AMAZING!!!! we absolutely love it here, very friendly, family run business, they go out of their way to Tent to your needs and anything you want, it is accommodated for, I would highly recommend this, Beautiful in the summertime when you can sit outside, and enjoy the views across the peak district,

I'm told Kaths cafe closed till next year? Owner has cancer! ,when I phoned and asked about dinner the lady on phone told me they were closed and not going to reopen till next year? Anyone any information?

I visited this cafe several years ago and I remembered it as OK but the decor was a bit "twee". Anyway, my wife, myself and another couple, had lunch there more recently, last Sunday. We drove separately and planned to meet there. I arrived first and discovered almost every table was reserved. However one of the staff - maybe Kath herself, I don't know - very quickly put two small tables together and assured me that even though both were reserved we would be able to have lunch before they were needed. The others soon arrived and we ordered. By this time it had become busier, but our food arrived very quickly and was rather good. We all had a light lunch - salad, beans on toast, scones, soup etc. It was all very nice and the price was reasonable. I found the staff to be very friendly, efficient and helpful. The only slight problem was that it was very cramped inside and at times we had to squeeze almost up to the wall to allow people past our table. While having our light lunches other customers were tucking into roast dinners that looked very good, so we may return and give that a try. Judging by the reserved signs, we may need to book on Sundays.

I'm sorry to say, i didn't enjoy my first visit to Kath's one bit and am amazed at all the good reviews. The staff were miserable and didn't crack a single smile between them, I was made to feel uncomfortable when i didn't have enough cash to pay for a sandwich - they don't have a card machine, but do take cheques! (1985 called - it wants its payment options back!) and then I waited over 20 minutes for a coffee, which they had clearly forgotten about. When i enquired about my missing coffee, the lady just said, (without so much as a smile or an apology), "I'm catching up with orders", but she wasn't...she was cleaning tables. With so many other nice places around Derbyshire that offer a smile with your coffee, there'll be no need for me to come back here.

everything about Kath's farm shop & care and outside dining is 100% Perfection, the Staff and Kath are all helpful, friendly and knowledgeable, we have foung=d this little Gem in about April, 2023 and have been several times next time to-morrow!!

It's been a long awaited return to Kaths. We generally visit spring to summers end. Today we ventured to Bakewell and when my wife mentioned lunch I said Kaths. Her smile said it all. I had the ploughman's ( Don't think 2 ploughman could finish it all) my wife had homely pie that looked and smelt delicious (apparently it taste delicious but I didn't get to try). Kath and staff thank you all food service choice standard fabulous. If you want great produce prepared and delivered well this is the place. By the way I honestly don't know how those cyclist ride their bikes after eating those wonderful scones talk about hill climb energy boosts. Once again thanks and see you soon( wished I lived nearer).

What a gem of a place, stayed there in our motorhome, had several meals in the cafe, all brilliant, superb food, will serve whatever you want, the breakfast is huge, its the first time, ever, that I have not finished a cooked breakfast. Super staff, just could not fault it, Thank you Kath, we will return next time we are in the area

Sunday dinner to be much appreciated, good fresh wholesome food , freshly cooked with love , been to lots of places but Kath food I can safely say you can get no better, so much so we go every Sunday , but have to book because so popular you not get a seat by chance or very rare , but will be close for winter , untill middle of March , but it can get snowy and bad weather up there , so I cannot wait till Sunday dinner start again in mid March

Visited following a recommendation and so glad we did. Homemade food was delicious, very reasonably priced and such friendly staff. Will definitely be back when in the area.

We had 2 off Sunday lunches,the beef was to die for,every meal I've had here has been great,well done all round😁👍,no room for a dessert this time unfortunately 😁roll on next visit 👍👍👍🍾

Ignore the few negative reviews and visit this cafe for either a hearty breakfast, good meal, coffee and cake or just a drink to break up a walk as I did several times while on a nearby campsite. The welcome is friendly…super friendly if you have a dog with you as my Labradoodle would say..and even the customers will chat to you as a stranger while sitting outside surrounded by lovely country area. I enquired re Sunday lunch and was advised to come around twelve if I didn’t want to wait too long as after 1.00 wait times could be lengthy…..that obviously is a result of providing a sought after service so those moaning about wait times should plan to go elsewhere! The scones looked huge and all food coming out of the kitchen looked apertising….I’m now off to sample some of it after walking the lovely hills around this little gem of a cafe and small farm shop.

Sorry to say its becoming very hard to find good service, warm food and timely waiter service. We visited for the first and last due to being a little hungry. It took 50 mins to get a standard breakfast with pot of tea for two. Service was poor and the waitresses was rude and had a scowl all over her face. However the only light in this review was the young girl who served me with the most professional matter. Food was cold and the gap between drink and food was so long that we had finished the pot of tea before our meal had arrived. The food was serviced on the crack plate and all plate will need to be checked to stop this happening again.

I am leaving this review with sadness, kath is a pleasent lady and so is Geoff however the experience I had was dreadful, slow service, rude staff, the shop was awful, nobody was in there, we walked in with my 2 toddlers and baby and husband and well.. The staff member just stood there staring at us leaving us under pressure and felt very uncomfortable. Would I visit no.. Would I recommend no, is it child friendly no.... Sorry but never again...

This one of our go to places the girls are great plenty of banter ,Cathy’s food is all home cooked. Just gran used to make .sometimes there’s a little Waite on food at bizy times all cooked freshly. Just go try it

Excellent cycle friendly place. I felt looked after immediately 😁 Bacon and sausage cob and a latte.....Bottle filled up with a smile. Just note it is cash only but luckily had my emergency £10 in the saddle bag 😉 Would use again 👍

We have been visiting Kath's for years but obviously with covid over the recent years and our inability to get here at weekends we have so missed your Sunday lunches. Yes anything from Kath's is really lovely - pies , ploughman's, sandwiches and a real variety of hot and cold meals. The cakes and desserts are gorgeous. Kath and girls thanks a million and of course not forgetting Geoff. Your are a real treasure and we really do appreciate you.

As anyone can see, this cafe has excellent reviews, BUT there's always one isn't there? The paintwork wasn't Farrow & Ball. There was no Quinoa on the menu. They wouldn't let my two Corgis sit at the table. Great little cafe. Good food. Lovely staff!

Visited twice (with our scruffy dog) the staff couldn't be friendlier and I'd recommend the ploughman's or the toasties. Great quality good sized portions

Fantastic food fantastic atmosphere myself hubby and dog Pablo from Helmshore Rossendale enjoyed the food and Kath and her staff are absolutely lovely great food thank you.

We were so pleased to return to Kaths. Its still our favourite place to go for Sunday dinner. The meat and veg always delicious and the staff so friendly. We meet family there and they are so welcoming. We appreciate their hard work and can't...

This was not planned,and oh boy it was fantastic,the service was very very friendly,and equally efficient,the afternoon tea itself was beautiful and huge,in fact I’ve had loads of afternoon teas and polished them off,not this one,I had a big slice of cake left,which they boxed...

One of the most welcoming cafes around! The staff are marvellous and the food great! Service might be a bit slow for some, but who wants to rush in such a nice setting. Who ever the people are that left such a review stating that...

Kath's cafe has reopened and is just as good as ever. Great food and pleasant staff. The food generally is good, the scones are amazing. A group of us went specially for the scones.

Dirty and horrible .it looks nothing like the online pictures show.A definite lack of hygiene that I would not recommend !

A long time since I last visited due to medical restriction, but with my taste buds back and working hard, this was a great place to try them out. Even Desperate Dan would have problems consuming the amount of food proffered but such good wholesome...

We found the staff very helpful, a very happy environment, the food is excellent, also a shop at the side that has local produce, I would advise anyone to visit, if you want good food for a good price out in the country side ,...

A great place to come for some basic good food , whilst ,having welcoming friendly service 😇 The food is good the scones are epic a challenge for a single person 😳 Really enjoyed eating there Thanku Tara for making me so welcome 🤗

I had a breakfast at the Country cafe and as usual it was a treat for the taste buds, it was a beautiful day and as usual the cafe was quite full and as usual everyone had enjoyed their visit.

Kath's sits on the high well-trodden route from the A38 at Alfreton to the Peak District, with plenty of car parking. A good varied daily range of food and drinks are offered including full lunches. If having lunch, ringing ahead and booking a table is...

Called in to pre-book a table for sunday lunch. Main dining area looked cluttered so specifically asked for table in entry area with only two tables. Booked late time as advised it would be quieter and table requested was no problem. Arrived for late lunch...

Our first visit here and it will certainly not be our last. The cooked breakfast was perfect and plenty of it! Gluten free options available too which was fabulous for certain family members! Highly recommended 👌

Me and my wife visited for a scone a few weeks ago whilst out cycling, asked about the breakfasts, and was told the breakfasts were very good. We gave it a go and was not disappointed, I had the works, plenty of bacon, 3 sausages,...

Great meal of Roast Lamb, plate overflowing. Sunday Dinner on a Thursday. We have now moved to East Riding of Yorkshire, however every six weeks we visit Notts and always divert to Kath's on the way home. Been going there regularly for some years now...

We found Riber View by accident recently. We had the afternoon tea, outside in the sunshine. Not elegant but generous and Very fresh. Staff charming and were happy for us to take leftovers with us. Cake delicious. Tea hot and fresh. Toilet immaculate and unusually...

We are not local but manage make a few trips Derbyshire throughout the year and we never fail to call into Kath’s Riber View Cafe and Farm Shop. We have really missed this lovely place and today’s trip was a real treat. We were able...

We stayed in the barn that is rented on sky cottages what an exceptional stay! The barn is so spacious and cozy and the owners are lovely. The cafe is brilliant also and the home made cakes are absolutely delicious. The owners are so friendly...

My daughter and I visited here for Christmas lunch. Was excellent. Fresh food cooked lovely. Said that we would definitely go again. My parents also enjoyed it when I took them.

We dropped in around Sunday-lunchtime to Kath's Café following a recommendation from a friend and it was absolutely lovely... so much so, every single table was either being used or had a reserved sign on it - nevertheless, the lovely Staff seated us straight away...

It's worth starting by saying the food is really good, and reasonable value, and the staff are friendly and helpful, which are all big plus points for any cafe/ restaurant. However, I felt that there were a few things that stopped it being a much...

Having driven past this cafe time and time again I decided to call in one day this week with my wife. It's in an isolated location on the tops above Tansley, so I checked it was open before travelling. There is plenty of parking and...

Called in after the car boot sale nearby. It was nearly full with people eating the most enormous home-cooked Sunday lunches. We had the leek and potato tart which came with five veg and gravy and a jacket potato with cottage cheese. Both were really...

Having seen some impressive reviews of this cafe and thus established that it's closed on Mondays but otherwise usually open in October, we happily set out this bright sunny Tuesday morning in anticipation of a fine breakfast, only to find on arrival at about 10:30am...

This is a lovely little spot that was a real treat to find. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The drinks and made fresh to order. We had toasted sandwiches which were heavily filled. Served with a lovely salad and the best coleslaw I...

We stopped here for a bite of lunch and found the place very sweet. It’s a small restaurant. The staff are very attentive, friendly and welcoming. The food and drink is cooked to order. We had some lovely hot chocolate and toasted sandwiches which were...

Stopped for brunch and were very pleased we did. Lovely service and the toasted sandwich was great and so full of cheese and ham. Happily stop here again when in the area.

Visited for lunch with some friends . This is a real find excellent range of food available, seating both inside and out. All home cooked and made to order so very fresh. Friendly and welcoming staff , would definitely recommend

Nice relaxed setting, friendly staff, homemade tasty food and good value. On a great quiet route, fab for cyclists.

Lovely food, beef melted in my mouth, massive portions. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be going again.

Buena comida casera con porciones grandes. No vas a salir de Kath's Cafe hambre!Las cenas de los domingos son una excelente relación calidad-precio y siempre muy sabrosa. Hemos visto a la gente pedir una pequeña porción sólo para escapar del mismo tamaño, Kath no hacer pequeñas porciones! A veces, si están ocupados, puede haber un retraso en la que su comida, en nuestra opinión, merece la pena la espera. El mejor Domingo cenas que hemos encontrado nunca, y muy buena relación calidad-precio. Los desayunos (Sábados por la mañana sólo, y quizás durante la semana, no estoy seguro) también son excelentes y una buena parte de tamaño. También hay una buena variedad de tartas caseras y pudines.

Llamado a café kaths después de una mañana de caminar. No hay lujos pero la comida es buena, tradicional y abundante. Tuve un pastel de cordero con puré, acuñaron las zanahorias y repollo, que era delicioso. Había una variedad de pasteles si os apetece tarta y café. Sin duda, no necesitas un flan después de una de las cenas. kaths Bien merece una visita si estás muy hambrientos después de un buen paseo

super real home cooked food, a must if you visit the area, best in Ashover, friendly and clean, good selection of eats available thank you

Proper farm cafe. Lovely food , cosy atmosphere and friendly owners. Good value delicious meals and lovely shop for gifts and food.

Este café encantador es una fantástica relación calidad-precio, tienes un montón de recién comida cocinada, budines para morirse, personal muy acogedor, muy recomendable y volveré. También hay una tienda de granja encantadora en lugar de aprovisionamiento con bollos recién horneados y Misa del gallo tartas y te puedo decir que son buenos ir y comprobar este café pequeño y encantador para su nosotros no te decepcionará.

We have visited many times now, and have never been disapointed, Whatever you have for your meal, you will want to return, I can gaurantee, lovely friendly staff, and great service, in a lovely setting, in Derbyshire.

Almuerzo muy agradable, buena comida y servicio, altamente recomendado, tuve la carne asada y mis amigos tenían tarta de pollo y el cordero y menta tarta, todos deliciosos. Las tartas de aspecto encantador, todo casero, pero estábamos demasiado lleno! Sin duda regresaría de nuevo y se lo recomendaría a otros.

Fui con un grupo de familiares de usar fichas de regalo. Un poco difícil de encontrar, muy lejos pero fabulosas vistas en ruta y de llegada. Fuimos para el té de la tarde, la calidad pf la comida era permanente, muy bien presentada y enormes cantidades. Ni una sola queja sobre nada. Muy buena selección de regalos y buena pequeña tienda granja con productos frescos. Amable y acogedor. Había varias obvio asiduos, fácil de ver por qué. Muy agradable. Volveré.

Ahora nos visita 2 o 3 veces a la semana, 10 km de distancia, pero buena comida y las cenas son excepcionales en relación calidad-precio y buen gusto. Para mí, el sobresaliente/queso/piña tostados son una gran alternativa para un día de calor. Helado fabuloso también. Tienes que esperar aunque toda la comida es preparada para ti, pero merece la pena. Un verdadero tesoro y gran comida británica lo que esperarías de un mercado de mujer.

If you're comfortable surrounded by shelves of porcelain animals, copious trinkets, nick-nacks & fancy cake covers and you don't mind sitting on white-painted metal chairs, then this is an OK cafe for you. Personally, such things aren't to my taste and the chairs were a shade uncomfortable. Be aware though, that this is a very personal view and I could be having a "later-years grump" here.My wife and I had different toasted sandwiches. They were filling and OK, but as someone who does a lot of baking and who likes his bread I was disappointed to be given two slices of basic white bread. The cakes all looked lovely and my coconut flapjack was quite good.The service was friendly and efficient. The interior was very warm and rather stuffy. (However, the waitress was happy to open the window when asked, despite having to move many of the aforementioned items in order to get to the catch.) The cafe itself was clean, which was a relief after ordering from a plastic coated menu with food marks.The food wasn't brilliant, but the prices seemed reasonable. It was cash only - cards not accepted. In this popular tourist area (The Derbyshire Dales) where I'm fortunate enough to live the average cafe is usually very good, but this one falls short of that high local average.

3 of us called in as we were passing by, i had a lamb shank dinner. It was superb. It was served very hot and was a very generous portion. I can eat but it certainly filled me.Staff very attentive and the service was 1st class. Excellent value for money, will be calling again.

Called in for a coffee.We were greeted warmly and chose coffee and a scone and a slice of Bakewell Tart.The scone weas as big as the plate with lots of butter and jam (cream as well if I wanted) the bakewell tart was a generous slice and the filter coffee really tasty.Surprisingly well priced.We recommend anyone in the area to seek it out and try. We will for sure

A little gem of a place, the people here know exactly what a homemade roast sunday dinner is, every vegetable, roast potatoes, mashed potatoes, parsnips, yorkshire pudding and the most delicious meats ever cooked to perfection (usually a choice of 3), and don't even get me started on the desserts, Apple & blackberry pie with the crumbliest, richest pastry ever served with delicious ice cream, we intend to come here as often as we can :)

Been here several times during the last few years. It's not fine dining, just great food, realistically priced.

Second visit and just as good. Great food, great value for money. Prize every time. Okay, it's not the Ritz but nor is it Ritz prices. Try it, you won't be dissapointed.

A friendly welcome, excellent cakes and fab, 'proper' home cooked meals. Just like Mother used to make - if your mum was a good cook! All the food is home made, generous portions and have i mentioned the cakes?Really good value, and the views as you make your way are there are stunning.Forget Bakewell! Eat at Kath's.I no longer live in the area but always call in at this cafe when i can.

Lovely little restaurant situated not too far from Matlock. Helpful and friendly staff proceeded to greet us when we arrived and this continued during our stay, they treated everyone very well.We had a short wait for our food, which was definitely worth it when it arrived :) very tasty, homemade meals prepared and cooked on site by Kath herself. The quality of all the ingredients were second to none, will definitely be going again next time perhaps I'll have one of Kath's well spoken about sunday roasts :)

Amazing cakes during our stay at Holestone Moor Barns holiday cottages. We had Victoria sponge and Lemon cake .. all absolutely delicious!

We have been going to Kath’s Café, a half hour drive away, regularly (2 or 3 times a month) for a number of years. Meals are excellent quality, excellent value for money, excellent home cooked meals served by friendly staff. None of your fancy expensive designer meals or fast take away just good food, cooked on the premises to order home cooking . Thoroughly recommend the café to anyone looking for value for money in a quiet country setting. And for a bonus visit Kath’s adjoining farm shop.

Lovely Sunday Lunch at a very good price served by lovely people . Get there and treat yourself to a wonderful Sunday Lunch experience just like Mamma used to make .

Been today, excellent fresh good home cooked food, friendly staff, a must visit, ignore the bad reviews

We waited 1 hour 15 mins and it never turned up so we paid for our drinks and left with no apology for the delay. All they do is beef, lamb, chicken and salmon and 45 mins into the wait we were told there was no beef! Will never return!

We waited an hour and 20 minutes for 4 sandwiches, when we complained we were met with very rude responses from staff. Then one of their 'regulars' also came over to have a go and told us they waited 3 hrs for their roast dinner but it's worth the wait and she's been coming for ages and we should just keep quiet - she was quite aggressive and told us the loss of our custom wouldn't make a huge dent. We felt extremely humiliated in front of fellow customers and who waits 3 hours for food?!! I then went to get a refund as we couldn't face eating after that - the staff and owner were then talking about us in the kitchen - which was a mess. I poked my head around to ask for my money and was met with a barrage of abuse from their assistant who said she was the only one doing food (not our problem) and that's why it took so long. I then said the wait was so long it had aggravated a back problem I have & I just wanted to leave. The boss then told me in exasperated tones that she had a plate in HER back, what fantastic customer care and again - not my problem. I really think that they either need to learn some customer service and take on extra staff or call it a day - they ruined our day out and made us feel like villains. Would definitely definitely not recommend - unless of course you have nothing better to do then wait hours for food which frankly was not worth the wait and then not even get a genuine apology. Very very poor.

We visited here for a hen do. Even with several weeks notice a vegan option for the afternoon tea was not offered. Well it was, but it was tuna without the mayo!! By luck rather than planning there was a happy ending. The baked potato with ratatouille turned out to be suitable which saved the Hen from noticing. Phew! A bit disappointing and awkward at the time but turned out ok in the end.

This is a lovely little friendly place! We went some time ago for coffee and cake, and met a couple there who strongly recommended the Sunday lunch, so we thought we would go along and try it, we were really impressed with the food, it is good traditional home cooking at it's best and excellent value for money! Will definitely be going back.......also, nice quiet place to go and sit out in the summer months.........

We had not visited this cafe for a couple of years, but whilst out this week we decided to re-visit. It is hidden away & is a small cafe (although doubled in size since our last visit) with a sale of farm produce. The meal we had was delicious & really did taste home cooked. We just could not fault the meal or the portions & prices of the meal and the friendly staff. There is also an outside seating area, for when spring & the warmer weather comes. A hidden gem and a place definitely worth visiting.

I have enjoyed the food in this little cafe, large helpings of good home cooked fare in a cosy (sometimes a little cramped) atmosphere off the tourist trail. But I stopped going when the staff took to playing the same CD over and over, seems to be sixties crooners Frank Ifield, Val Doonican and the like, and singing along. That spoiled it for me but there again you might like sixties crooners.

Discovering another excellent small cafe attached to a farm shop is always a joy, and this was our 3rd visit to Kath's Cafe. A relatively small cafe (at a guess seats about 20) on a small road off the Matlock-Alfreton route - great staff, good home cooked food, great prices. We've not yet been disappointed - and the fact that it is sometimes difficult to get into (very popular place, this) hints at the great value of its food. In fact, I'm salivating as I write this review, hoping it won't be too long until we're passing again. Well worth timing your route to experience this ! And - an added plus - the local farm shop sells great items, as well.