Nooch in Derbyshire Dales

I was really hoping for the wholesome, home cooked food that the price tag promised. The bean casserole tasted like a tin of baked beans with a whole load of dried sage stirred in. The salad could have been bought in a bag at Asda. I won't be going back.

Came in for food with my Mum. The sausage and lentil stew was hearty and delicious. The owners were so friendly and kind, putting a candle in a cake for my Mum's birthday. Loved their food and loved their chat! Wish I lived closer to make this a regular haunt.

Just had another lovely lunch at Nooch. There’s always something new on the menu and everything is reasonably priced and tasty. I can really recommend the burgers which are well stacked with extras. Whether you’re vegan, veggie or neither, you’re sure to find something to your taste. Be sure to leave room for cake! Warm welcome and great food. What more could you want ?

Last Sunday we had our second visit to Nooch which we looked forward to having previously enjoyed their food. On this occasion though, not so much. A very basic, unimaginative, expensive and bland Sunday lunch was all that was on offer. £12.50 for the full lunch, with two other options at £8.50 and £6.50. I had the £6.50 meal comprising 3 slices of seitan, a small piece of stuffing and a few shreds of red cabbage all served on a bread roll. For an additional £2.00 I could also have had a small Yorkshire pudding and a parsnip. The quality of service was distinctly average. The cleanliness left something to be desired with spilled food evident on the floor under several of the tables. As much as I’m keen to support small vegan businesses, I’m sorry to say I don’t think I’ll be visiting Nooch again any time soon, and certainly not on a Sunday.

the chef was amazing, preparing special food for me, and being so nice to check everything with me. they charged me *less* than the standard meal, and said if I call in advance of future visits they can make sure to have more things that I can eat!

Lovely people, great location but sorry to say that the food was bland and uninteresting. We looked forward to an evening meal following a good day of walking. Everything was freshly cooked and we anticipated interesting tasty vegetarian meals. There was nothing wrong with the food but when you go out to eat you expect to be served something tasty and special. We eat vegetarian at home and had hoped for at least the standard that we prepare in our own kitchen. Unfortunately we were disappointed. However it seems that many others have been satisfied so perhaps we chose the wrong things. Perhaps better as a cafe than a restaurant where expectations are much higher.

Stumbled into this lovely little bundle of joy on our way out of Gullivers Kingdom. Gorgeous food... Even better banter. x

Really great cafe. The staff were friendly and the food was really great. One of the best vegan burgers I've ever had, and I've had quite a few. My parents came (who would never really choose vegan food) and they were able to find things they enjoyed. If I'm back in the area I would definitely return!

Visited here with family - some vegan, some not. Everyone enjoyed the meals, highly recommend the pie and peas! And the staff are just so friendly! We had a lovely chat with the owner and the whole place has a great vibe - really relaxed. We bought some bakewell tart to take out - delicious!!! All cakes are homemade... Will definitely be back!

Myself and my friends took a trip up to Matlock Bath specifically to eat a Sunday lunch here and we weren’t disappointed! A really cute little cafe with the friendliest owners ever! They were very welcoming and chatty which instantly made us feel at home. As a veggie coeliac it can be difficult for me to eat out but after calling in advance (I recommended you do this if you have an allergies) and ordering a gluten free roast I received a Sunday lunch gluten free pie complete with all the trimmings (stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and even my own gravy!) which was absolutely delicious. The portion size is great for the price and we were all left well and truly fed. I was blown away by the effort they had made to make me my own gluten free roast dinner! I will definitely be back soon.

Go to Nooch. Order a home made pie and enjoy the most delicious piping hot fresh meal you have had in a while!

First visit to this wonderful vegan restaurant. Excellent food and really friendly and accommodating staff!

Amazing food! My son left full - the first time ever! They catered for my many allergies and were amazing. Kind friendly people.

It’s only okay... the lady serving was very friendly, really accommodating, but the gentleman in the kitchen didn’t really want to be there. The decor is really odd; clashing patterns and colours. The food was average - catering for vegans and gluten free. I really liked the coffee. May go back to try the cakes.

I went here with an unusual request: 2 meals of finger foods..... the vegan recipients were working and unable to sit and eat so would be snatching food on the way as they went passed... during MBMF (Matlock Bath Music Festival.

Nooch are independent cafe, run by the owners Summa and Simon.

Just wonderful vegan food! So friendly and accommodating, we had a wonderful family Sunday lunch and it was delicious!! The salads are incredible too. Definitely recommend.

Booked here for a family Sunday lunch.

Went last weekend with my family, and we all loved it. Food was amazing and the staff were super friendly. The best bit was the cakes - superb. Even had gluten free options for my mum. Would definitely recommend and go again.

This is a must in terms of good quality food service and value. From July to open in thur to Sat evening too. A must for all.

Beautiful little place in Matlock Bath.

Called here for a thirst quenching drink at the weekend. Very friendly staff and they couldn't do enough to make sure our pet dog had a fresh bowl of water, in fact this was the only cafe or pub that we saw in Matlock Bath that had water outside the premises for dogs. Strange as so many of the people we saw had their dog's with them.

Super friendly staff who will chit chat with you if you like or not if you don't. Dropped in for a coffee and a cake. My taste buds were telling me it couldn't be vegan, it was so yummy and chocolatey. The other food all looked good too. Can't wait to try the roast :) see you soon

I visited Nooch with friends. Summa is a fabulous host. The food was great, delicious salad. Lovely pastry and great cakes. I am ashamed to say I’m not vegan but loved everything.

Visited Matlock Bath today with the family, decided to make a full day of it so we decided eat out. As a family we are all vegan so obviously we looked into where we could eat first.

Absolutely wonderful meal from Nooch. It's amazing to have so many plant based options nowadays, and doubly wonderful to be able to support a small business. Definitely will be visiting again.

I remember spending the day in Matlock Bath with doggos when I was little and having no options other than taking your own picnic or waiting outside a chippy with them whilst someone else nipped inside. You can not only take them in at Nooch, but they’ll be endlessly fussed over—and the food is all vegan! We went not long after poor Summa had broken her shoulder but despite having limited supplies, we were provided with a tasty meal and friendly service, at a very affordable price. This is not fine dining, this is informal and fun—like nipping round to a mate’s for an impromptu dinner. Lovely

Summa and Simon offer the nicest homemade vegan food for miles, whether you fancy a quick sandwich, a junk food splurge or a huge Sunday dinner. Their Yorkshire puddings are to die for, as are all their cakes and puddings. They are also the friendliest and most accommodating hosts; nothing is ever too much trouble.

My family and I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon at this place and the combination of delicious Vegan Sunday roast and wonderful hosts immediately won us over. We will certainly be back and can warmly recommend this place!!

Amazing people, amazing vegan food and the warmest welcome you’ll find anywhere in Derbyshire! Highly recommended!

Found this little place on a day out for my birthday. Had no booking, but had no problem getting a table for two. Had the Sunday dinner (as it was a Sunday this is the main meal - no sandwiches etc) which was really good but was somewhat eclipsed by the amazing pear crumble! Will return.

Was completely brilliant, loved it. Food awesome, great vibes, ideal. Felt super super healthy afterwards. Well impressed.

We were lucky enough to catch Nooch on an unusually quiet day after wanting to visit for months - we called ahead after a bike ride nearby to see if they were open and the owners kindly said that although they were just about to close up they'd stay open so we could go in and enjoy one of their delicious Sunday roasts. We were not disappointed - enormous portions, herby seitan, an abundance of veggies and wicked yorkshire puddings, and had the whole place to ourself. Did not disappoint, this will be my go to spot from now on when passing through Matlock.

Popped in late and had been warned they were short staffed and runing out if food, so we were forced to have cake! Lovely chocolate binge , the choc orange one was beautiful to look at as well as eat. Had sausage rolls... delicious and a nice cafeterie of coffee. Very filling . Worth a visit a d in a beautiful village.

Served by a very quiet member of staff who didn’t know how much the coffee was.

Waited for ages to visit... my daughter’s 30th Birthday celebration... only to find that the proprietor was skiing ( !) and that her friend - who tried her very best - was in charge. This had been pre booked - but the food, to be fair, was so disappointing ... I would have been upset if I’d produced that at home. We won’t be back .

I had booked nooch for my birthday, a table for 8 for me and my family, approx 2 weeks in advance. We were all looking forward to a vegan Sunday lunch with cakes for after and the vegan Yorkshire puddings I’d seen on their Facebook page. Unfortunately, when we arrived there was only one portion of sausages left, so my children had those between them and we all had the shepherds pie- which was tasty but not really what we had wanted with a Sunday dinner. It took approx 40 minutes for our food to arrive, and when it did the veg was cold and had to be sent back. No Yorkshire puddings with the dinners either. I was looking forward to being able to have a vegan pudding for once but unfortunately they had sold out of all but one, which didn’t look particularly appetising.

After reading reviews thought we would try. I would defo rate 5 stars for hospitality but unfortunately not for the food. Food was bland, burnt and rather expensive for what you got. Came away feeling hungry and smelling of fried food. We probably didn’t make a good choice as the Sunday dinners look amazing however our experience wasn’t.

Visited for Sunday lunch. Service was outstanding, we were offered everything we could have asked for. Food was delicious and puddings even better! Will be returning for sure!

A great place to get good vegan nosh! Wish they had a place like this in Bakewell. Really cheerful owners!

Visited this cafe yesterday. The owners were incredibly friendly, warm and very flexible in adapting the menu. The portion sizes were substantial and the food was simply delicious. I wish we had more time in Matlock to visit again and would highly recommend this cafe.

We spotted this vegan cafe/bistro tucked away off the main road a few weeks ago, so pleased we did! We've visited twice now for lunch and both times have had delicious meals we've thoroughly enjoyed. There's lots to choose from on the menu, from light snacks to substantial dinners (and they really are substantial with the generous portions served!), with a nice choice of drinks too. The owners are lovely, so pleasant and accommodating with a genuine warmth, it's no surprise the atmosphere is very homely and relaxed. Hoping to try some of their enticing cakes at some point - so far we have been far too full!

A great night out with very tasty, creative food and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. This was our 3rd visit to Nooch and the 4th is already in the diary!

We visited Nooch while away for the weekend - what a find! Delicious food, lovely service and cute decor. We both had the “no bull” burger with everything on it - amazing! We had to take a slice of cake away as we were so stuffed! Definitely worth a visit for great vegan food with lots of variety on offer. Will definitely return if we come back to Derbyshire!

I visited Nooch for a tea and cake this weekend as a stop off en route to watching the illuminations on the Derwent. Friends of mine had visited the previous weekend and enjoyed their experience so I wanted to give it a go. They have a really great menuplus specials board, which caters to all vegan palates from salads to hotdogs and burgers, to nutroast on Sundays (a generous portion given!). I had a slice of batternberg cake which was lovely, my daughter had humous and veggies which she loved.

Fabulous vegan gluten-free food. Lovely funny owners Georgie and Simon. Quirky perfection. Worth the 2 hour drive.

Went for lunch one Saturday and had a great hot dog sarnie, liked it so much we booked for the vegan Italian evening. I can thoroughly recommend, we had a really good time, food and people were excellent