Peak District Parlour in Derbyshire Dales

Called in for an ice cream this afternoon - salted caramel and a bubble gum. Overall quick service and tasted fine.

We liked this little cafe, finding it friendly and serving a good cup of tea (both decaf & normal). We went back again after another walk the next day & also sampled the baking which was good. Importantly for us it was open late afternoon during half term week when other places weren't.

We have been using this cafe for years, although haven't been for a few months. I can only assume that this has changed owners, as the usual cheery staff weren't there, nor were the usual items on the menu, ie home made pies etc. Instead, there was a member of staff who obviously wasn't happy in her job and it just didn't look the same! I ordered a simple beef sandwich on thick cut granary bread and the OH ordered a beef, cheese and chutney toasted sandwich. It took an inordinate amount of time to arrive, bearing in mind that we were the only customers in the place. When it did, my sandwich was on a very dry bread-cake with home made coleslaw, where the mayo was so thin that it leaked out of the onion, cabbage etc and covered the plate, making the sandwich soggy underneath. However, that wasn't the only problem, the very small amount of beef in my sandwich had somehow been grilled or fried, so that the thin pieces of beef were like shoe leather - what was that all about - it didn't say anything about wanting a hot roast beef sandwich? I did, of course, point that I hadn't asked for a hot sandwich and would they change it. Apparently the beef in my OH's toasted sandwich had been done the same way. They replaced my sandwich, but quite honestly, we couldn't wait to get out and, needless to say, we won't be returning. I can't remember when I put a 'terrible' score on TA, but this really warranted it!

No as good as last year, disappointed. Shame won't be back. Went for lunch and from what it was like this time last year very disappointed. Sausage is not if same quality. And the falafel were microwaved to been bone dry. Will be avoiding for rest if trip here. The Mediterranean platter was very good last year with wide selection items. Photos hopefully show this.

Regularly have coffee and cake here with a group of walkers. Always made welcome (and the dog). Pie and chips for lunch great value.

A group of us used this place regularly for breakfast when we stayed here three years ago. As we were walking nearby we decided to return. Used to have friendly young staff and very good food. We walked in and were told the coffee machine was broken, no big deal. Sat down and perused the menu. Kept looking over at the woman behind the counter but no response. After ten minutes, I noticed that the front of the menu said to order at the counter. Would it really have hurt her to mention it? There were no other customers. Ordered breakfasts with tea. When she brought the teas out, she put them down without a word. A man came in and ordered a bacon roll, he waited outside for a good ten minutes before it came. Our breakfasts arrived and were okay but nothing special. Again, barely a word said when she delivered them. Paid the bill and she went off to talk in the kitchen. We wanted to get some pies or cakes to take away, but after waiting another few minutes we gave up and left. We were all really disappointed at how much the place had declined. Really not acceptable customer service.

We visited this little cafe because my dad was hungover, and we were taking the dogs on a “quick walk”. We sat down inside as dogs were welcome, and had a delicious hearty breakfast (my dad had a fry up and tea, and I had an egg cob - a type of sarnie - and orange juice). The staff were friendly and the food was piping hot and well cooked. Price wise, it was not cheap but certainly not expensive, and worth every penny. The food had a “homemade” feel, and was not greasy or cheap tasting. Overall recommend strongly!

The food here is absolutely delicious, the portions are very generous and the staff were friendly and polite. There is a good selection of food and the baked goods in the counter look tasty.

Very welcoming on arrival. Lovely selection of breakfast items, including Derbyshire oatcakes. Nice pot of leaf tea. Popular with locals. Seek it out.

Visited with my family for breakfast. Food was really good and staff very friendly. Good value for money. Will definitely re-visit when next in the area.

It’s always nice when you become “a regular” and don’t have to list your order. Had bacon/egg baps this morning, together with real tea (no teabags here). And sat watching it trying to snow outside - yes, in October!

I telephoned ahead to see if i could make a booking for 16 people on a Monday morning. The booking was accepted and the owner said that he would reserve the whole of the upstairs for us. When we arrived the place was already pretty busy but the two young waitresses were super attentive and extremely efficient. They weren't phased by 16 of us ordering different things and the numerous changes of mind that occurred. The food arrived quicker than we anticipated and was absolutely delicious and great value too. I cant fault this place or the staff in any way. We will definitely be back when were next in the area.

Brilliant, great food and good service, bacon was done well and it went down a treat, loved the steak and stilton pie, had it for lunch very very tasty. I will be back.

Beautiful cafe, serving a great steak and Stilton pie. So good was said pie, I left my phone charger there

My husband & I were very impressed with the staff & food. Nothing was too much trouble as my husband has eating issues due to medical problems & everything we asked for with this in mind was accomodated for. My seafood platter was really 'scrummy' & filling. Well done, if I could give more stars I would!!

There was maggots in the cheese ew. Our jam had wrong label on but was nice. Wouldn’t buy the cheese though. Bit grimage 10/10 would reccomend if you love maggots. But otherwise steer clear. Gross. 🧀 🐛

We had breakfast at the Peak District Parlour before visiting Chatsworth RHS show. The service was efficient and friendly and the breakfast was good value for money. We liked having real tea with complete with tea strainers!

This place punches well above its weight... we had sandwiches but they were just much better than sandwiches usually are... I had goat's cheese and beetroot and, let's put it this way, we went back twice later in the week to buy more of the goat's cheese, it was meltingly brilliant. The rocky road is seriously better than any I've had anywhere else and I am a bit of a lover of the stuff! Went back for more of this, too :-)

Popped in for a quick brew and a breakfast bap before spending the day in Tideswell & visiting the food fair.

Visited on a Saturday morning. Really friendly and efficient staff. Quick service and really accommodating with our dog. A big shout out to the young waiter, he was really attentive and had great people skills. Will be having our breakfast there again..... Keep up the great job.!!!

Friendly (particularly towards dogs) staff and good food make this small café an enjoyable experience. Homemade pies and quiches are tasty and portion sizes seem good value (especially tubs of the locally made ice cream).

On the plus side dogs are welcome, unlike the more popular nearby cafe, however 45 minute wait for cooked breakfast really not warranted and by then our hot drinks had long since been drunk. The breakfast itself was OK, toast particularly good, but the puny sausages let it down. Stick to ordering stuff on the counter I reckon.

It’s always nice when you become “a regular” and don’t have to list your order. There may be new staff working, but they didn’t take that long to figure us out!

If you are in the area staying or passing through you have to go and take a moment to go in here. The choice is superb and the tastes to die for.

We sat upstairs (mind your head on the way) which was nice and bright.

Long wait for breakfast when it was not even busy. Another family on he next table left in disgust after an hour wait with small children. Nice food but way too slow - needs to speed up considerably.

The food looked good online but in real terms the shop was only half stocked and wet dogs where allowed to enter shaking and dripping all over the place! I had hair on my sandwich and the girl working behind the counter was mopping the floor but then serving food without washing her hands, we won't be returning!!

The ice creams were very good but of concern was the hygiene surrounding the cornets. The female assistant wiped the back of her hand over her nose whilst sniffing.(could've been worse, but...) then handled our cornets.

Era nuestra primera visita a Tideswell; después de una pinta que teníamos el descuento de la comida en el pub y tenía un paseo al sol para explorar. Hemos tomado nota de la referencia a la ensalada en el primer pase, pero caminamos en encontrar...

Tras un paseo alrededor de tideswell nos encontramos con este encantador y cafetería. deli Los bocadillos eran fantásticos. Tenía carne, Stilton y mermelada de cebolla baguette y mi novio de queso de cabra, berros y mermelada de cebolla sandwichera. Ambas eran generosos y con un...

Mi marido y yo estábamos buscando un lugar donde tomarse un café y encontramos este café, el café estaba caliente y se sirve con la leche en miniatura. leche churns Tuvimos algunos caseros flapjack que era deliciosa, servida por la señora que lo posee, reconoció...

Gran cocina, productos locales, muy sabroso a un precio estupendo. No es la más grande de café en Tideswell, pero uno de nuestros favoritos.

Estábamos en un largo paseo y Tideswell fue el punto medio. Elegimos el salón como lo anuncian que los perros son bienvenidos.

Lovely little place. Great coffee, cake and refreshments. All carefully prepared, well presented and friendly staff. Can recommend without reservation.

Grand place for a lovely lunch.hot beef balm cake and chips a real treat beautiful jug of gravy servef with.proper home brewed tea ..

Food is ok and averagly priced . Probably the quietest out of all the cafes in Tideswell but probably due to the fact smelly wet dogs are allowed in . Not for us while eating . It spoilt it for us

Currently open 7 days a week - useful because some places in Tideswell are closed on Monday and Tuesday as they've been open all weekend.Some seating downstairs, more upstairs.We popped in for lunch, and found a good choice of food, all reasonably-priced.The staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was served hot and on hot plates, and the portion sizes were good.

Excellent Cafe in Tideswell. Small downstairs but more seating upstairs. Good value for money, really large portions even the sandwiches are large, most with salads. Good choice of food and home cooked meals. Staff are friendly and helpful.

I go here at least once a week and often take my biker mates on a ride out.Fabulous local food and a great menu.Bacon butties are excellent.You can wait a while when they are busy but it's well worth it.Gaz from Litton

This place used to be okay last year and has been taken over by another person . Service slow , a double expresso was a mystery somehow . Half an order forgotten and 5 dead flies on windowsill beside table . Advice : go to high nelly' just along the road it's EXCELLENT .

Called in here on a wet miserable Saturday afternoon while out walking my dogs.Half deli/half cafe the place is very basic and functional.We had to sit upstairs as place was busy but were able to take our 2 terriers.Good menu with something to suit everyone.We both had full English breakfasts that came with toast and tea for only £7 per person.Very good quality and quantity and also very friendly service.Would recommend.

Great little place for Sunday lunch, breakfast or sandwiches with super choice of cakes and ice creams

Popped in for our usual lazy brunch (egg & bacon, sausage and mushroom) baps, and we're pleased to see the double ginger cake was under the counter. This is amazing, and exactly right for a ginger lover. No namby-pamby weak flavourOh, and the baps were great too

Had a lovely lunch in this little tea shop.its much larger than it apears and the food is delicious .For£20 our arty of three had giant hot roast beef sandwiches with home made chips and a little pot of gravy .My husband had the barbecue chicken panini which he was reluctantly unable to finish as it was packed full..The staff wee every friendly and service was prompt.

We popped in here twice during our recent stay in Tideswell, both times for coffee and a cake. Very friendly service and our two dogs were welcomed indoors to the ground floor seating area with no fuss. Very nice cake selections and excellent coffee, plus the cafe has free wifi, which is very helpful given the general lack of mobile reception in the area! We were able to check a couple of websites for walks and attractions while there!We also left with some very nice cheese from the deli counter to take home, including a wonderful black smoked cheddar. Although we only had coffee and cake, there is a good breakfast and lunch menu that includes a good selection of vegetarian items. Next time we visit the area, we'll be back for one of the delicious-looking breakfasts!

We went here today, and were welcomed brilliantly. Our elderly disabled grandmother had doors opened and things moved out the way to help her and the wheelchair in.Unfortunately we were disappointed with the food and the waitress forgot a couple of things, like water for the table and brown bread instead of white. My Greek salad was supposed to come with pitta and instead was with a toasted wrap. And the chicken fajita was advertised as both a salad and a ciabatta but came in a wrap... The dish of the day was also not even a thing, perhaps because it was a not so busy weekday. And the microwaved Bakewell pudding was quite stale. The coffee was good though and it looks like a great place to get a takeaway or an icecream. It's also got a nice light coming in to the place to sit in and the pie with gravy was pretty good and well priced. I'd recommend going to H&D up the road instead...

Dropped in for breakfast this morning- very generous, superbly fresh, and the most delicious vegetarian sausages. Doorstep toast, lovely loose leaf tea. Dog friendly. Very welcoming staff. Oh, and very good value. Wish we had eaten here all week! Still thinking about the sausages......

Very nice home cooked food, but not as special as High Nelly's across the road.The service was good, chips excellent, but there is little unique. Great place to fuel up if cycling or walking through the village.

So good we locals use this cafe. Relaxing place for a cup of coffee. Take out available also. Good value meals and local delivery available.

Last visit excellent. Been sat here forty minutes and sandwich just arrived having said that it is excellent but very nearly left another table reminded staff they were still waiting for there coffee.

Popped in for lunch here. The food was INCREDIBLE! My partner and i had a Panini each and a coffee. The food and service was 5 star!

the food is home cooked and very tasty. we both had different choices, both were good.The choice is good, and the staff very friendly. well done

Lovely small cafe which welcomed us and our muddy dog. Delicious doorstep sandwiches with salad for under a fiver. What's not to like. Just a short drive from the monsal trail so an ideal spot for lunch when walking.

We had coffee in here most mornings before we set off on long walks. Fresh bread is worth taking home. Cakes, soup, breakfasts for all sizes and the staff are very friendly.

Went in for a quick bite to eat and chose a couple of toasted sandwichesThe cheese was a beautiful mature Cheddar with just the right "bite" - the Ham in mine was cooked in-house and instead of a few measly pieces, each toastie had a couple of thick slicesOh, and the bread was amazing tooYou will certainly not be left feeling hungry!

Lovely local run place always a good variety of homecooked foods. nice friendly staff always welcoming, only thing i would say is 30p for a dollop of sauce is a bit extreme.

After a cold walk just the place to drop into. Helpful staff! Friendly service and lovely food! Really lovely cake. Overall a very enjoyable experience!

Went for a late-ish Saturday morning breakfast (available all day). Can safely say it was the best fried breakfast I've ever eaten. Offered in two sizes - the smaller, with bacon, egg, sausage, beans, mushrooms, tomato, a huge wedge of delicious toast and tea was ample. I had extra black pudding too and it was spectacular. Ordinarily just the thought of mushrooms makes me want to cry but these looked so great even I was persuaded to try a few. Served absolutely piping hot. Proper leaf tea in a pot and milk in a sweet little individual churn. Read the papers whilst you wait for it to be cooked to order. Fantastic.

My hubby and I called in for Sunday lunch. The meal was delicious. Very generous helpings. Due to this we had to give the lovely cakes a miss. The service was excellent. Will definitely call again.

Called in just after 8am for a traditional English breakfast. Small tea room which is bright and cheerful, with newspapers available for those who must catch up with the news. Very friendly gentleman served us and prepared the breakfast which was truly excellent and perfectly cooked. There are plenty of options in both food and drink and the price is reasonable for the quality offered. Everything piping hot and cooked to order, with genuine leaf tea in the pot (strainer provided) and delicious granary bread. Couldn't really fault the food or the service.

This place is amazing, a lot of home made food. We had breakfast which was brilliant full mens and a smaller womens with aflexible variety that was all good quality. The service was great. The carry out looked busy and local workers utilised. We will use a lot more on our next trip which we are booking as I write.

Popped in for brunch.....full English breakfast for hubbie, mozzarella and roast veg toastie for me. Simple eating area next to bakery, freshly cooked food, good selection and great coffee. A local lady came in for a drink and asked, "Is that breakfast or lunch?" Well, it was both as we didn't eat again all day!

Iv'e visited this place many times and the service and food has always been first class. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

We had a delicious Sunday brunch here, while waiting for the sun to come out! Freshly cooked, good sized portions and we were able to be flexible in adding or substituting what was originally on the menu to meet our needs. Lovely homemade toasted bread and friendly staff. Quite an extensive menu too all good value.

Dog Friendly & Welcoming atmosphereScrummy cakes, pastries & pies to eat in or take-awayAn extensive hot-snack menu with specials. I use the phrase snack loosely as portions are generous, delicious & very fillingLovely - cant wait to go back

I must admit when choosing cafes to eat at I normally go for ones that catch my eye that look the part etc , and we wanted to eat at vanilla kitchen down the road from this place but it was closed and as we were starving we headed to the next nearest place which was here - thank god we did !! The food was just amazing ! We both the jacket potato with Brie , bacon and onion jam which also came with salad and it really was just amazing !The service was great and prompt and staff were very friendly ,plenty of choices on the menu all reasonably priced and a lot selection of cakes and deli produce to take away also , if you ever hungry in tides well this is the place to go

Best value meal during a sunny week in the Peak District. Friendly staff, interesting village, and that pie...

Dogs welcome! Delicious food and friendly staff! We enjoyed the BBQ chicken and bacon ciabatta and the recommended steak and Stilton pie which came with dark home made chips, fresh veg and gravy. Superb value for money. Coffee was fresh and everywhere clean and appetising! Can only guess that the next reviewer listed the wrong cafe!

Their chicken, ham & leek pie, veg, chips and gravy is the best - EVER! Home made, delicious, a good helping and at under £6, very good value too. The coffee is pretty decent and half the price I've paid elsewhere. Very friendly staff, though not pushy - which is good. There are light snack and vegetarian options on the menu too, but this was a cold day and the pie, chips and veg hit the spot.I also called in for a takeaway bacon and egg roll. It was very tasty and I didn't need to part with as much cash as I expected. Their counter and display cabinet are full of delicious looking cakes, pies and other goodies that says I need to visit many more times for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.In summary, the Peak District Parlour serves great honest food, at fantastic value. What a gem; it's worth visiting Tideswell just for the cafe. And no, I don't have shares in it.

A perfect place to stop for coffee either before or after a long walk. We also picked up freshly made rolls to eat on the hills. Nice coffee, friendly staff, and a tempting range of cakes and deli items.

We have been using this cafe for a while now, but have only just found it on TA. All of their meals are substantial and home-made. Try the steak and stilton pie, with pastry to die for. Everything is so reasonable and they are open seven days a week from 8 am until 5pm, so you know you can turn up at any time and be fed. Thoroughly recommended for a good value home-cooked meal.

We finally visited Tideswell recently, after seeing a programme about its community-led School of Food several years ago.What a disappointment to find a notice pinned to the door saying that the School has regrettably had to close. And sadly, on a soggy November day, the town seemed a little forlorn and with few tempting lunch venues. This was confirmed by a local of 30 years when we sat down in the cosy Peak District Parlour.....she mentioned plenty of other eating places have also closed down in recent years.The Parlour opened early in 2014, and used to be the dairy.It's small but perfectly formed, with a few tables downstairs where the locals were congregating and a larger upstairs space for busier times.Service was with a smile and they offer a range of food in or for takeaway, sourced locally wherever possible. Portions are generous and prices are very reasonable. The tuna and cheese toastie was tasty & substantial.I hope they succeed, and turn the tide back in favour of the community.