Kava Coffee Bar in Derby

Good food . Fab customer service

Didn't have food so can't review. The place and atmosphere was lovely however my annoyance comes at paying extra for decaf tea! Why charge differently for a teabag. I run a cafe and would never charge my customers for a decaf product. My case is medical not by choice.

Waited for my coffee for over 20 min with only one customer Infront of me, also it was not what I ordered. Coffee bits on the bottom of the cup... Also took take away brownie that was wrapped in silver foil, kind a sucks for the price paid. Not going back.

Friendly local atmosphere and parking just outside.

Absolutely love up there x so friendly 😍 coffee good we keep going back ...Debbie make everyone welcome x

Went for the first time and won't be coming back. Two blonde mardy ladies working today, very unpleasant and ignorant. We asked for coffee with oat milk, they made it with normal milk, besides place had just a few people ( no wonder why) and not wanting to make the order right. Not even wanted to say hi or buy. Very rude.

Lovely little place, somewhere to sit and enjoy a coffee and a cake whilst the other half is being pampered in the hair salon next door, (owned by the same lady). Quite a good menu for a small place, hot food and cold, meals and sandwiches, afternoon tea, also caters events, cracking little place, prices are on the higher side but it is good food.

Visted here yesterday (and again today!) and was so impressed. So much bigger inside than I'd imagined, staff super friendly, and great drinks too! Would definitely recommend.

We had a babyshower at kava for my daughter and I have to say it was excellent, the room was perfect the staff were exceptional extremely helpful, the food was fabulous, if anyone is considering kava coffee shop for an event I can highly recommend them,and their prices are fair and affordable, thank you 😊

Just went to kava coffee shop for the first time and had a very unwelcoming reception. The blonde woman looked at us like she was pissed off. We waited about 5 mins to ask if there was a free table and got dirty looks so ended up leaving. Admittedly it looked quite busy but no excuses. Boss needs to hand pick friendly staff with good people skills.

Been few years since I been before and thought let's give another try, had the eggs Benedict royal and nothing good about it at all, one egg and presentation represents a cob van, for £9 I Will never return and go to many other places that represent value for money. Visited many places around derby and this I can easily be at the bottom of my list. Book cafe in derby same price if not cheaper and so much better, Damsons in breadshall absolutely perfect, even blue diamond garden centre is far better Update Thanks for the reply, but no thank you, I am not after compensation, I like to give honest reviews and compliments when deserved.

Excellent service and a nice welcoming atmosphere. Will deffo go again

I hired kava for a private function - (Baby shower) the venue was perfect and I had free rein of organising it how I wanted to. The staff were amazing from start to finish very helpful couldn't do enough for us very accommodating and the food was 5 star.

Been coming to Kava for a long time and always great food, service and atmosphere. We recently hired Kava for a family party and cannot recommend them enough, so helpful with the planning and booking, the food was fantastic as were the amazing staff for the evening, Cannot recommend enough for event hire or for a coffee and food.

First time for us at Kava Coffee Bar. We had Kava special eggs benedict with chorizo bacon and avocado which were exquisite 👌 We also had the eggs royal with salmon which were lovely as well. Thank you Debbie 🫶 This is a great place for a spot of breakfast and coffee. We will definately come back to check out lunch 😋

Fabulous place, lovely staff, food, drinks and great value for money

Been coming here for a while, great local cafe, excellent food and drink, love the evening events that are on, the smokey Joe poached eggs (pictured) are especially excellent! Would always recommend

Great food and atmosphere, would 100% recommend. plus the staff provide a warm welcome and they make a delicious breakfast!!!

Great local coffee shop. Place I go to treat self to a lovely bft and coffee.

Called in for a catch up with friend and found myself surprised to be presented with the best looking poached eggs on toast which was perfectly cooked. The bread was toasty but not hard as rock (even the crust), the eggs were perfectly seasoned and the right amount of runny and all served hot. The chai latte was amazing too. Will definitely go again

First time coming here lovely staff, fast service, food was fresh and well presented. Good coffee! Definitely coming again.

First time visit, thoroughly enjoyed the food abd service 😀

delicious coffee, delicious tomato soup and panini ❤️ I recommend it ❤️ nice service, clean, friendly atmosphere

Absolutely lovely little cafe! Came down for a weekend to visit some friends for the weekend and decided to pop in here for breakfast before leaving for wales, well the ladies behind the counter were lovely and more than welcoming, the coffe was one of the best ive had in a long time and the food was absolutely stunning! Highy reccomend the eggs benedict!!

I love Kava! The chilled out, comfortable interior. The simple, but fab food. Great and friendly staff. Daytime or evening, this place is great! Keep it up Natalie, Debs and the rest of the team: you're awesome!

Nice relaxing lunch everything about it was first class

Lovely atmosphere with very friendly staff, perfect for having a chat with friends, working/studying, or popping in solo. Hidden gem ❤

A cosy and very trendy cafe/bar with live music at weekends. Lovely coffee and a relaxed vibe make it a place to go if you are in the area, worth booking in advance. Brilliant venue for a private party. Wonderful friendly service. Enjoy. M

Lovely place to eat ' and nice staff .

Booked the cream tea for 2. It was wonderfully freshly made sandwiches, cakes and cream scones. Coffee and tea included as many refills as you wished. Thank you.

Food was amazing, had a very nice bagel with salmon and cream cheese. Sadly for a coffee bar they don’t quite grasp the art of coffee making. My latte, instead of having a nice foamy layer on top, was just really weak coffee with loads of milk. Never in my life have I been served a latte and cappuccino that were literally white of colour. 3£ for making me drink a cup of basically hot milk was far from excellent.

Attended a private function here. Really lovely place, drinks weren't too expensive, put on a grazing board for food. Will definitely be back during day opening times. They do charge more for alternative milks which I don't agree with.

Love this place, the food is lovely, the ladies are so friendly and welcoming. Love the atmosphere. Even when it's busy, it's still a nice chilled atmosphere

Good place to meet up ... great selection of food

They need to sound proof their blender as it will cause them hearing damage - other than that it’s great

Lovely welcoming helpful staff. Good coffee and cakes. Great breakfasts. I'd highly recommend.

We regularly use Kava after playing football Monday and Friday. They reserve a table for us and the service is excellent.

Amazing coffee and service and really nice staff.

Walked in looking for a table for 2 and the fortunately, the place was pretty empty. Stood up at the counter for 5 minutes whilst 3 members of staff failed to acknowledge us. 2 of the members of staff were sweeping the floor so, perhaps the priority ought to be greeting people and then go back to their original jobs? Turned around and walked out. A real shame as we always try to support smaller businesses.

I recently visited Kava Cafe in Oakwood, and I have to say that it was a fantastic experience. The cafe has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, with friendly staff who made me feel right at home. The coffee and food was absolutely delicious. I ordered a latte and a slice of their homemade cake, and both were prepared to perfection. The coffee was rich and creamy, and the cake was moist and flavorful. The menu offers a great selection of breakfast and lunch options, and I can't wait to go back and try more. The decor of the cafe was also lovely, with a mix of modern and rustic elements that created a charming and comfortable space. It's a great spot to relax and catch up with friends or get some work done while enjoying a great cup of coffee. Overall, I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a cozy and welcoming coffee spot in Oakwood. The delicious food and drinks, friendly staff, and charming decor make it a must-visit destination.

Good breakfast, lovely pot of tea🍵.

It was lovely and service was fab

Nice place to have a drink and catch up with friends. Didn't eat but the food looked tasty

Lovely event there. Catering was perfect and staff very friendly and helpful.

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Amazing baked goods. I'm sad we aren't local to the area as I would definitely be a regular if we were. The brownie I had was the nicest brownie I've ever had. Highly recommend!

Service is a bit slow and it's a little on the pricy side, but all in all worth it.

One of my favourite places. Fab food. Lovely atmosphere. Great staff.

Only been there 3 time's and been very impressed every time. In the area for my wife's hair appointment at a nearby house. Not sure about going back but if I do I will look forward to it

Visited this place many times as live locally and always has been rather good. Food is tasty but can be too cold to my liking at times and the drinks are nice. Unfortunately some staff members could be unhelpful and annoying. Had a treat with my daughter today and the staff didn't like the fact my daughter needed a napkin and one blonde oldish waitress was pulling faces when she noticed I helped myself taking two napkins from the counter. The whole experience was ruined. Will think twice before visiting again.

I had the eggs Benedict it was amazing. Lucky to have such a nice coffee bar just round the corner.

Nice enough place but charging extra for decaf is a diabolical liberty and victimising those who have an intolerance ... won't be going there again....

Had a lovely breakfast ,good friendly service

Me and my partner had the eggs Benedict (royale and the breakfast bacon/mush/toms) Came hot, tasted absolutely beautiful! Atmosphere was cosy and really relaxing and staff were really friendly and happy to help! Would definitely recommend and will be returning soon!

Absolutely brilliant. We had my daughters baby shower here today and I was very impressed. The food was plentiful and delicious but the stars of the day were the fabulous staff, they were absolutely amazing. Liz and the team were helpful and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. Even helped with putting the decorations up. Thankyou Kava for a wonderful venue, food and service. Would 100% recommend you to all my family and friends.

Always a great night with fab music and a great atmosphere 🍹

I come here regularly with my daughter and friends and we love it - foods always great and the team are always friendly and welcoming ☺️

Great coffee and tasty food. A local gem worthy of a visit. Must try afternoon tea sometime.

Worth the train journey from Sheffield in its own right, live music amazing atmosphere can't wait to come back. We'll worth £140 for the hotel in its self

Came here for the first time today for food and drink. Everything was great, food was fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere. Want to shout out to an incredibly welcoming and pleasant member of staff (I think her name was louise? Long dark hair). She made the whole experience of visiting for the first time easier. She was most helpful with directions, had a great manner and a cracking sense of humour. An asset to the team! Having worked in the hospitality sector for many years prior to retirement, I can always spot a naturally personable member of staff from one who forces a smile. Will certainly be back!

Lovely place , nice decor , good music 🎶 and not a bad espesso , friendly service , shame I didn't have time to try some food as it looks delicious, if I was in Derby again I would most definitely visit . Thank you

Lovely food and staff are really friendly lovely place worth a visit

First time here already Great food and drinks and the food is big for low price and very friendly staff 😊

Great food and service .will be visiting regularly.

Kava Coffee Bar its a lovely coffee place. Clean, food is great plenty of choice. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Took daughter for an afternoon tea it was nice but not worth £15 a head. Plenty of cakes not enough sarnies. I would still go back to eat there. Evening opening too. Great place.

Good service lovely coffee lovely surroundings and atmosphere

Quick service,gluten free options and tasty brekkie

Ordered afternoon tea for two for Mothers Day collection. Excellent quality! Great Customer Service!.

Visited this dinner for takeaway coffee ,scones and Brownies after promising my mum a treat if I could finally coax her out of the house for a brisk walk on markeaton Park. Very efficient ordering process and large collection of sweet treats in the window to enable the customer to see whats available. Tasty lattes ( mine was hazelnut) ,my only gripe was I asked what was is the scones as in flavour as my mum has issues with certain food ,and was told fruit.But unfortunately when we arrived home 1 scone has cherries in which she is allergic to . But all in all a fab stop off . Xx

Lovely little cafe, very COVID secure, screens everywhere and temperature check on entrance. The panini I had was excellent, and everything our table had was high quality.

Felt as though we should not be there, was given the bill straight away, never happened before.also had booked the time and date, table was double booked, but they sorted it, ordered another coffee, same again bill at the same, have always come there with my friends, but no more.

Popped here when our original lunch plans fell though. We called ahead and they were able to put us on a table for six. The staff are friendly and have clearly gone the extra mile to make any customers feel as safe as possible; they check temperatures of customers on the way in and require customers to antibac their hands regardless on whether they are simply taking away or eating in. The food and drink were of excellent quality, in particular the freshly made pizzas are something special. Oakwood is very lucky to have Kava.

I’ve visited Kava several times recently and on this occasion I stopped for lunch. The drinks are always good, the food tasty and the service as expected. I have noticed that each time I go, the waitress seems confused why I would ask for Oat milk in my drink but maybe have a tuna sandwich (I’m not vegan!) but they are always friendly.

After a Saturday morning walk stop on the way home at Kava Coffee bar, lets be honest its for the cake or the cake, fantastic slices of an array of cakes which bought 4 slices, all different (mint rocky rock awesome) and all fantastic

Lovely place to relax and eat. The food was really good and the service was very friendly and quick, will definitely be returning.

Cosy atmosphere, also outside seating, good range of drinks and food.

Cute cafe. Good food. Quick service with a smile.

First visit since the shop could fully open, weirdly its not the same but the quality of cake is fantastic, more rocky rock for me which you can now eat at a table inside or outside (in the sun) with a drink or take home, quality.

Very cosy place with friendly staff. Was open during lock down for Take away food and drink.

Finished work and stopped on the way home to purchase some melting rocky road, a session in the fridge and it was a charming delight, good service at the door with credit card and fabulous cake.

Coffee and cake to go, takeaway service only from the entrance door, support local businesses in these troubled times.

Stopped for a couple of slices of Rocky Road, wish we had bought more it was delicious, service at the door of very amazing cake.

Finding the time to catch up on my reviews during lock down. I went here for brunch with my GF as we’ve been for coffee and cake before. The menu was different and interesting and the food was delicious and freshly prepared. I’ve never visited in the evening but the place is always busy and looks like it has a great atmosphere. Worth a visit once we’re set free.

Friendly staff. Good coffee nice atmosphere

Small but very friendly and cosy place with pleasant lighting and a great community atmosphere. Great for cocktails, but not so much for beers, and drinks are a tad bit pricey, although the quality of the service explains it. 😀

Although it was s blend of coffees, it was a great double espresso. The food portions were a bit small but enjoyable.

Lovely breakfast this morning, had a great time with jo and izzy wonderful customer service

Lovely food and coffee! We had a bit of a wait due to a large party but there was no compromise on quality and was worth the wait. The waitress was also very apologetic about the wait.

Great little place. I often visit during weekends of an evening as it's a much better alternative to the local pub. Atmosphere is good and there is usually a singer on a Fri. Food is also good, beit a platter to share in the eves or perhaps a sandwich, jacket or toastie during the day. I sense it's popularity may require a bigger venue at some point but right now it's perfectly sized. To improve it I would consider lowering the l volume when there are singers on as there are often people who are there to socialise amongst themselves and it can be overpowering. Depends who the singer is! I would also get some better glasses for the Peroni as the straight pint glasses aren't great. Bob

Nice cosy cafe, highly recommended

Stopped by for a quick coffee, nice staff and good coffee. Small and compact. Need to try the brunch and cakes next time. Suggest walking or cycling to here as there isn’t much parking.

Popped in for a bite of lunch yesterday. Arrived to a warm welcome from the friendly staff. I had a large latte which was rich in flavour. Followed by a panini - went for the cheese, tomato and spinach. Food was served promptly and was lovely. Lunch was under 10 pound for one person - a reasonable price for a good lunch. Lovely lunch. Lovely atmosphere. Will return when I’m next passing by!

Lovely atmosphere and food generous portions

Another great Burns Night do. Brilliant.

Excellent service,very friendly staff,didnt feel rushed,it was very relaxing and enjoyable, afternoon, tea was delicious, highly recommend

I recently went for afternoon tea, the sandwiches were made as we waited for our guest of honour, the tea and coffee were supplied constantly, the cakes!!!! The scone was delicious and fresh (my favourite cake and I've had some bad ones) one of the nicest I've had,we had tiny macaroons and sponge fingers and a sponge cake but by this time I couldn't manage the sponge so the boxes came out for us to take home. Overall it was a lovely experience and made so by Debbie and her staff.

I tried this coffee shop for the first time today the service, food and coffee was excellent. Very clean pleasant surroundings with friendly staff. I will definitely be going back again.

Wonderful service, had a coffee and kavas special waffles with all the trimmings, g

While waiting to collect my Chinese order next door, popped in for a coffee, quality drink, quick service with a bit of background karaoke, differnet.

Really lovely staff, food and ambience.

Can't thank Natalie and her team enough. We had a private function to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday. Kava provides a perfect venue for a small gathering. The staff and food was excellent, they could not do enough for us. Would highly recommend