Little Fika in High Peak

55 mins to get food , which was almost double the price you get the same elsewhere and it wasn't even busy. Would not recommend.

Slow service , overpriced gluten free snacks . Was more like a baby crèche than a cafe Wasn’t the most pleasant experience me & the family had our together . Won’t be returning any time soon

Far too many kids, it really did feel like we were trying to eat at a child’s 6th birthday party. Giddy dogs are not what anyone wants near their food. Sullen looking staff, slow service and far too expensive for the entire experience. It was all ever so terribly jarring, the place feels chaotic.

Very slow service, and the place itself is rather mismashed. The layout doesn’t feel like a cafe it’s just so odd and the food was actually awful. Very disappointing plus the prices are a joke considering the miserable faces of the staff and poor quality service. Wouldn’t ever go back, really not for us.

A friendly cafe with a real community feel. The coffee was excellent, we enjoyed a generous portion of the delicious Guinness cake and took a muffin away for a picnic later. The cafe was bigger than we realised with a variety of spaces so you could find a quiet corner or comfy sofa, and there were books and games for families. They catered for vegan and gluten free diets.

Our family of 6 enjoyed a fine varied breakfast today . Good quality with friendly service .The coffee was particularly good.

I visited Little Fika when my son was just a few weeks old. I was a stressed new mum who had been walking him around Whaley Bridge in his pram for hours to try to get him to sleep so that I could eat something. When he finally fell asleep, I arrived at Little Fika and the kitchen had closed. I think I must have looked tired and hungry, because the really kind people there offered to make me a sandwich which as very sweet of them. I had a great sandwich and coffee, but what really shone through was how lovely the people who run Little Fika were. I also used the baby changing facilities which were great, and I noticed a little play area for kids. So I’d 100% recommend Little Fika to anyone looking for a family friendly place for lunch in Whaley.

We called in with our dog having walked along the canal from Bugsworth Basin. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, explained the menu and specials. The coffee was great. The menu had lots of variety and veggie and vegan choices. We enjoyed the Welsh Rarebit. Reasonable price for yummy fresh food, served quickly with a smile. We’ll call again when we walk the canal.

The food was nice enough and it was great that we could take our dog in. However this place is super child friendly, and as a result it feels like sitting in a creche. If I had young children I would go back. As I don't, I will avoid it in future.

Great idea for a cafe but very slow service. We went for drinks with our grandchildren. We sat down and no one brought us a menu so I had to hunt behind the counter for one. Had to ask to place our order then two groups who came in after us got served before us. It was very poor service. We were going to go back later in the day but couldn’t face another 35 min wait with two small children. Top tip to staff…greet people as they come in and serve people in the order they arrive. 🤷‍♀️

I stopped and had brunch at Fike whilst my new born was asleep.I had a latte with the ham and egg on toast. The food was amazing.They also had a great children play area.Great cafe if you want amazing food, nice comfy sofas with a lovely atmosphere and service. A cafe which is children and dog friendly

We popped in for lunch recently and, after reading all the great reviews on here, I was a bit surprised. When we arrived the cafe had one table in use but we stood for quite some time waiting for the girl on the counter to acknowledge us so we could sit down. She seemed almost inconvenienced by us coming in and disrupting her, maybe she was on a break? The food itself was yummy, the Peak District rarebit is really good and the chutney with it was a great addition. It’s also a great location - right at the end of the canal so perfect post walk. I also had a pot of tea and it was really strong which was perfect. We didn’t try the cakes but I’d like to come back and see what they’re like. Hopefully next time we’ll experience the friendly service Little Fika is famed for.

Just anything. It’s always fantastic. Apart from the Whaley Bridge resident,that person wants putting in the stocks. Evidently from a competitor in the village.

Nice little eat-in cafe. Staff are attentive and chatty. Coffee and scones are nice. It is a realtively new cafe and is finding it's feet, but a great little place for a lunchtime snack.

Called in for a brew and something to eat, with our dog, who was welcomed with a biscuit, we had lovely sandwich ham cheese with homemade piccalilli, I had creamed mushrooms on jojangles bread which is delicious, we also bought two homemade scones to take out, we were given some clotted cream to take with them, lovely place to call Thanks for being dog friendly

Called in the Little Fika last week to meet my old mate who lives in WB. I ordered Mushroom soup and was given Mushrooms on toast - easy mistake to make, although it wasn't actually on the menu so I couldn't have ordered it! I agreed to keep the dish as served, although the lady insisted that it was my fault somehow, and insisted on showing me the receipt as typed into the system (not by me). Anyway, it was very nice, so fair play - but I was then charged £6.00, rather than the £4.50, the cost of the soup. Felt a bit hard done by to be honest - paid more than I wanted to for a meal I didn't really want.

Recommend by a family member to try little Fika and I’m so glad I did. Food was amazing and the service from all the staff was so warm and welcoming. I will definitely be coming back soon.

I love this cafe everyone who works here is so welcoming to me a my daughter. We come here at least 3 times a week and they always have the best service for us. Their food is really nice and they have nice cakes too. There is a nice little kitchen area for kids to play.Slight improvement could be on the menu as there is no such thing as lunch it's dinner Great little cafe to visitThanks Andrew

I stop in regularly for lunch, their selection of food is excellent and healthy,My favourite is a fresh baguette or open face sandwich. All the ingredients are locally sourced too so you're helping the local economy when you eat there :)

Ordered a coffee, waited 15 minutes then went to cancel my order as I had an appointment and was offered my coffee in a take-away mug. Used my own (with no discount) and left. Leaving 2 young teenagers to run the place on a busy Saturday is not condusive to fast service. I was not told there would be a delay in getting my coffee. There were still 3 orders to process and no onehad arrived after me. It's a shame as it culd be a lovely cafe.

I popped in for a couple of drinks whilst in the area. In the past we'd head to up the road but decided to give here a go. Before heading in I jumped on here to garner opinions (millennial, etc). I got the gist that it was child friendly and that wasn't to everyone's taste - fine by me as I was after some coffees to go.The vibe of the place is nice but not something to particularly dwell on and take in. I think it's great how welcome children and pets are - especially given its location. That said, I didn't sit in so take my comments lightly.The drinks themselves were alright. The young lady seemingly assigned the order was pleasant, as was the woman who took the order. The exact order was somewhat lost when a third lady entered the fray but swiftly remedied insofar as possible (shortage of milk is understandable on a Sunday). I was told it was hot but nothing to criticise to any real extent.This is perhaps a disproportionately long review for a couple of drinks so I'll wrap up. All in all, a good place to nip in but not somewhere I'll be yearning to head back to.

I have been a few times to Little Fika. It's a really friendly, relaxed vibe with delicious food and the best coffee locally. My kids love playing in the toy kitchen and my dog always gets treated to a biscuit or two. It'd become our go to place for lunch/brunch at the weekends.

Very nice place. Food a bit different and usually well prepared. Can be a bit slow arriving.Atmosphere nice staff friendly if a bit distracted sometimes. Overall great if you are not in a hurry, brunches particularly good, always have water as well as superb coffee.Dog friendly

As a resident of Whaley Bridge I am keen to support local business. The cafe has recently moved into the old post office building. Popped in for a coffee and bite to eat. It's full of little ones which is great but this is like sitting in the middle of pre-school. The young ladies serving were not particularly "on the ball" to say the least. Busy chatting instead of looking after the customers. The food looked like it had been thrown on the serving board and the bread wasnt fresh. The coffee however, when it did finally arrive was great. Sadly I will not be visiting again.

My family and I visited little fika, I can honestly say the staff are so welcoming, polite and attentive. The Baker zeta (I think its spelt right) wow, the cakes all looked delicious, the food was beautiful and was presented to a very high standard, so well done to the chef. Family friendly, would definitely recommend and will visit again very soon. Thank you. S.P x

Visited here over the weekend. What a wonderful find. The food is not what I would normally go for but I tried the posh cheese on toast, I am so pleased I did, it was delicious.

I visited here Saturday just gone. All I can say is wow.

We (husband, dog & myself) called on Saturday 7/12/19 at approx 1pm we were met with no smile or hello from a bunch of staff that were stood grouped together at the back of the cafe (not a good reception). We also entered to children screaming & loud noise, we both love children & are parents ourselves but I thought it was a nursery.

First time here but won’t go again. Lady took order from table next to us, tapped it into her computer at the desk then disappeared downstairs or wherever and didn’t appear again. Waited 15 min then we walked out.

Love this cafe. Really good business and run by people who care and know their food. Also make great coffee. Definitely one to visit and they offer something different.

Popped in to escape doing the housework and enjoy the best coffee in Whaley Bridge. The new venue works really well and even better, it's dog friendly. Ellie, the border collie who I live with, loves it as well; not least because of the attention and free treats that she gets from patrons and staff alike.

Sunday lunch Coffee and cake, really nice atmosphere, family and dog friendly. Good value for money.

First time in new location. Dog friendly. Relaxing atmosphere and very comfy sofas if a wee bit low. Great scones with clotted cream and jam, tea and coffee superb. Interesting choice of cakes.

Food great however I really think the owners need to look at the quality of experience

A pleasant pit stop at Little Fika. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere just as well.

A real shame as apparently this place used to be very good, but everything felt rather lacklustre and inconsistent on our visit. Despite having several servers for only a relatively small cafe, they all seemed both rushed off their feet and not really be doing much. Tables took a long time to be cleaned after we arrived, food was incredibly slow, and service was generally disorganised. After ordering, a while later they came back to say they had actually run out of one of the dishes, which was only at 1.30pm and yet it took another hour for our food to actually arrive. When it did, part of it was missing and despite asking several times about the sausages that we’d ordered to go with the rarebits, they didn’t appear until long after we’d finished eating. When they did, only one of them was brought, and it was then accidentally thrown onto the table by the waitress so needed replacing anyway. When they both finally arrived, only one side of mine was hot as if it had been microwaved. Eventually they realised how poor the service was and offered a free hot drink at the end of the meal, but to be honest it was a little too late by then. Definitely a shame, as the portion for the smoked salmon was massive for the price and the rarebit was quite nice; and while any of the mistakes on their own wouldn’t have been too bad it all contributed to one big mess that I wouldn’t want to return to.

Our first visit to Whaley Bridge. Our first visit to Little Fika. What a gem. Scrumptious food. Great coffee. And a wonderful welcome to this great coffee shop. Keep doing what you are doing. MickH

Came in with my good friend after time apart and to celebrate our 23rd birthdays! We sat at a lovely table by the window and had the wild mushrooms on toast and the sourdough selection. Delicious fresh food and friendly service. Great vegan options and a relaxed atmosphere. Would recommend and definitely will be returning!

A gem of a cafe in Whaley Bridge. Always a warm welcome and very different to the usual chain cafes. Excellent coffee and lovely toast and marmalade.

They didn't have the main course I wanted. Ordered soup with bread and then toasted sandwich. The seeded bread was toasted as hard as a rock. I much preferred the food and the menu when this cafe was the pear tree. This visit was a while ago and I will give it another try. My companion wasn't very impressed either. But the service was very good but food a let down.

A quirky, Scandi style cafe hidden off the main thoroughfare at one end of Whaley Bridge (nearly canal side). Missed it twice and had to call for directions! An upstairs minimally decorated and clean venue which is entirely unsuitable for anyone with a pram, the elderly and disabled. Yet its theme is family inclusive with a lively kiddy corner (novel idea which makes perfect sense), a relaxed sofa area on the wide landing and the cafe main on the opposite side. Plus a ridiculously cramped unisex toilet that serves as a changing room over the loo ... ooer, don't drop the baby! Once made it up the steps there is a friendly vibe from the staff who make you feel at ease, you aren't rushed. It offers a simple, limited menu, nothing unusual to tempt the taste buds but you can find something wholesome and of generous proportions. The loveliest surprise was the price, circa £15 for 2 brunches - smashed avocado and 2 poached eggs on 2 slices of toasted sour dough with side salads plus 2 hot drinks. Quite amazing. If you get to Whaley Bridge give it a try!

Didn’t realise this place had changed from Pear Tree Cafe but it’s just as nice. Fantastic for young children who like to pick at food as they have a Little Fika tapas style menu. The little kitchen play area is a fab idea so parents can get a minutes peace too! Only criticism would be that the menu is very small, would be nice to see some more choices. The tea serving is pretty small too, a pot would be nice. Will return though & have recommended to others.

I visited this cafe today with my two daughters 4 & 17 and you know what? I loved it...and so did they. Firstly to staff are lovely and all had smiles on their faces which is a massive plus. It's very layed back and the coffee was to die for, so I had two haha. My girls had hot chocolate and the staff were very happy to make a child sized one for my littlest. My youngest love playing in the kids area with the kitchen and all the food and prepared a full (wooden) meal for us while her chocolate went cold. The other customers were relaxed and interacted with her as she tried to serve them too . It was a beautiful day outside and a quaint location and not far from my house too so I will be back. The prices are reasonable and it was a great experience and I would totally recommend. We didnt eat but I will next time, thanks for the hospitality and sorry about the messy kids kitchen, but she did have fun haha

Little Fika is a lovely friendly cafe, a great deal of thought has gone into both the tasty menu and the setting. Really family friendly - perfect for my toddler who can enjoy the play area and books! The menu is simple but delicious and all locally sourced & fresh. Toddler taster menu is visual so little ones can pick what they want, brilliant idea! And the cakes are amazing!

One of the rules of travel to live by is Pete McCarthy's, "never bang on about how wonderful some unspoiled place is, because next time you go there, you won't be able to get in."

I took my two little boys along to Little Fika after hearing about the “children’s tapas” and play area. The boys loved looking at the pictures on their menu and picking their own tapas/picnic lunch. The play area is a great idea! It certainly kept them entertained while we waited for food and it also meant I could drink my coffee at a leisurely pace knowing they were happy playing and not itching to go. The coffee and cakes are delicious!

Very friendly and Helpful staff. Particularly impressed with child friendly corner. Pity more place don't do it. A lovely cup of Coffee just when I needed it and the cakes were great.

Visited with friends for a catch up, had great facilities for our kids to play so we could catch up in peace. Staff really friendly and although a small menu all the food is fresh, healthy and tasty which was followed by not so healthy but truly delicious cake. Will be back to try the pastries and scones.

We visited Little Fika for tea and cake. It was busy, the service was great, the cakes incredibly tasty and the children were entertained in the play area leaving us parents in relative peace! The chalk table was a big hit.

Having heard not good reports ,finally decided to go and try for myself.

Situated upstairs above the wool shop, this cafe has sofa areas, children’s play corner and offers tasty light bite meals, home made cakes excellent coffee. There is also a separate menu for children offering healthy options.