Penny Pot Cafe in Derbyshire Dales

It was really good. Lovely staff and excellent food. I recommend the pastie. The toilets were clean. Good location, there was a dog refill station. And there was outside a witch with purple hair. WRITTEN BY Charlotte

We'd struggled to get parked for the Mam Tor walk and ended up at the Edale car park. Even though it was still busy, I was motivated to keep trying for a car park space due to their sign advertising cake and free walking maps. I got a space...!! We headed to this lovely cafe and they were super helpful and ended up having a lovely afternoon waking Mam Tor!! We had a vegan sausage roll as well as a pork version too. A perfect find ❤️

The nicest vanilla latte i’ve had! perfect place to stop before or after a hike. The staff are so lovely and welcoming! Thank you!!

Loving the fence outside. Check out the dog refill station. Outdoor sitting front and rear. Next to the railway station. Dog friendly inside and out. Staff friendly and helpful. Went mid morning, good tasty food and at a reasonable price. Very clean inside. Nice atmosphere. Check out the free map with local walks from the cafe . Nice touch letting us put some charge on the phone while we visited. Definitely worth a visit.

An absolute pleasure. This little cafe was rammed with people when we walked in and now we know why. 🤩 The staff are so friendly & helpful, the coffee is amazing. Their choice of pastries, cakes and tray bakes have you spoiled for choice. You even have the most amazing little Aztec cookie with your coffee. ❤️

Went to Edale Station to await arrival of a friend but they were delayed by an hour. We therefore decided to go for a coffee. Lovely warm friendly atmosphere upon entering. There are places to sit both inside and out. I noted a log burner for colder months and decided we would return and sample the food then. Coffees were served with a complimentary tiny piece of flapjack which was scrummy.

We popped in to pick up a free map for Kinder Scout and then called back in after our hike for a well deserved drink and snack. The cafe itself is lovely, nicely decorated with old memorabilia. It feels welcoming. The cakes are delicious, with generous portions. They were very filling! I had a tea and my son had shot chocolate. The loose leaf tea was a really nice blend and I loved the glass teapot it came in - it allowed the full flavour of the tea to come through.

This was my second time at the cafe, and it never disappoints! By far the best cakes in The Peak District! Home made apparently and best described as delicious. I highly recommend the Pecan & Frangipane, the Bakewell is delightful too!

We called in here about 45mins before closing, but the welcome was warm and friendly, and the cream teas were good! After our tea, as they were finishing for the day, I cheekily asked if they would be selling off the 2 remaining cheese scones at a reduced price - and they very kindly just gave them to us fo nothing! So that provided us with a good part of our supper later! Recommended!

We were having a day out at Mam Tor and got the train to Edale station. The Penny Pot Cafe is literally next to the station. When we arrived we had pop, coffee cheese and onion pasties, vegan rolls and a big birthday cake cookie. There were sheltered tables outside and it is a lovely setting. After walking up Mam Tor we visited again and had crisps, cookies and pop. The birthday cake cookie is the best!! Both times the service was good and food too.

Google said they were the best sausage rolls in the world. While not prone to such hyperbole this was a great place to stop post walk. Lunch, cake, tea, coffee, dog biscuits. And the sausage rolls were very good!

Sadly when I went to edale f b 122024 it was open no selection of food etc so i went back the following day and it was closed no signs saying the cafe was next opened, locals were asked when the cafe was open next open and noone I should with deemed to know, overall rating for a closed café with no idea when it's open -5 stars

We had the most amazing end to our glorious walking day. Our hot chocolate was the best ever. The place was just so warm and friendly

Amazing cafe perfectly placed for the beautiful walks of Edale. Locally owned and run by wonderful accomodating staff. Delicious drinks and cakes. The Cheese and Onion Pasty was fab. Plan a trip to Edale and plan a visit to this little gem of a place. Take the family or bring your mates!

We visited after walking Kinder Scout (using the guide we picked up from the Penny Pot) - perfect end to an amazing walk. The food was of a high quality and very reasonably priced. Having the train times board inside the cafe is a great touch. Really friendly, helpful staff. Just fantastic.

Great little cafe run by a great guy.Stopped here after a long walk and were made very welcoming.There is a little log fire in the corner and as it is right next to the train station they have put an electronic time table in the cafe so you can have a cuppa and check your train arrival time.Cracking coffee,loose leaf tea,lovely cakes……..what more do you want.

A welcome sight after a long walk. Loose leaf tea, good coffee and tasty snacks . Lush sausage roll and pasty, dog friendly (actively welcomed our muddy husky ) , free WiFi, clean, wonderful and friendly service . Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area, and reasonably priced. Will visit again when we come back

We came specially as this cafe was open nice and early for breakfast but sadly no breakfast available. Beware if you do the same.

Super friendly service when I popped in for a cuppa for the train home after a hike- they took the time to talk with me and filled up my camel bak also- lovely people would highly recommend

Great cafe near Edale train station. Open 8-5 and offers good selection of sandwiches, pastries & drinks. Highly recommend for breakfast, lunch & snacks.

Lovely little cafe - very welcoming and friendly. My boyfriend likes the apple cake here, and I always come back for the tea. They have some stunning photos of the Woolpack rocks on Kinder Scout on the walls, with poems by Katherine Towers. They were welcoming to my friend Neil as well, which he was very happy about.

Right next to Edale train station, this is a very busy cafe, full of large groups of walkers, with dogs in tow. Good vegan and veggie pastry options (and sausage rolls, etc), though it seems that once the limited amount of hot pastries have run out in the morning, that's that for the day. Only one toilet, which is unfortunate as many travellers come in off the same train and end up queueing up for it. Nice, spacious outdoor seating area.

I visited this cafe twice in the last week during the really hot weather. The second time after walking from Hope I was quite dehydrated but a lovely pot of tea and a bottle of water soon revived me. There is a good selection of drinks and the cafe is very convenient for the train station. The staff were cheerful and friendly and the cakes delicious.

Visited the Penny Pot cafe over the last 3 days while completing a navigation course in the Peak District. It's a lovely little cafe near the Edal railway station, the food is amazing (especially the sausage rolls), they have great coffee, and the staff are both friendly and helpful. If you're in the area, you should definitely pop in.

Aside from welcoming atmosphere and the lovely food and coffee , we sing our praises to staff who very kindly went out of their way to send my wife's very expensive coat that she left back home to us ...many many thanks and what a lovely little establishment! Bravo

This place is run by super lovely beings who made us feel very welcome and special, even though we were just buying a sandwich! 😄 The perfect pre and post walk chill out. Thank you.

Great little cafe to pop to before doing kinder scout. They offer a free map which gives some useful routes round kinder. Loads of car parks near it, and they do cashback. Right next to the railway station so again perfect location. Finally, the coffee...

Sconage to die for! Warm scone, with blueberry, cream and jam, perfetto. Front of house dude was excellent, friendly, scone-knowledgeable. Oh and the tea was good too. And all thanks to fell running Sarah for the tip.

A delightful find after climbing MamTor and walking the ridge to Back Tor we rewarded ourselves with afternoon tea at The Penny Pot cafe … We would highly recommend this cafe and the friendly welcome we had too … it was a Tuesday afternoon and...

Great little find. Stopped in Edale to look at a few campsites for a future walking visit. Found the cafe and decided to give it a try, so glad we did, coffee was lovely as for the food and cakes, wow. It was so good...

Good location, right between the main car park and the station in Edale. Excellent coffee, cake and pasties!

Gorgeous little place that offers a lot in such a small space! Really reasonable prices for something of a captive audience, Only has one toilet, but the decoration of the toilet is definitely amusing! (The previous sink is being used as a planter and it...

Turned up at the nearby car park but couldn't get a mobile phone signal to pay for parking cafe kindly let us use their wifi to pay and offered a free map of local walks Came back in after our walk up Kinder Scout for...

Arrived at Edale to embark on a walk only to realise I had not downloaded the walk or brought a paper map...what an idiot. I then stumbled upon the Penny Pot Cafe right outside Edale train station....really helpful guy who gave me advice and a...

Really helpful, accommodating and friendly lady working today 06/02/2023. Excellent coffee too. Will definitely return.

Warm. Good cup of coffee and hot chocolate. Tasty bite came free!! Toilet available. A welcome bonus!

Stopped in here on a trip to Edale yesterday. I didn't get the name of the gentleman who served us, but I would like to thank him for being so friendly and welcoming! The mocha was the nicest one I've had for ages, and the...

After a long walk in the peaks and rather wet in the day we ended our walk at The Penny Pot cafe. Very friendly and polite owner. Wasn’t at all fazed about us coming into the cafe drenched. He had a happy and jolly smiled...

Called in yesterday as our usual cafe was closed. So pleased we did. Fantastic coffee great cakes with a good vegan selection. Super friendly staff. It’ll definitely be our new regular cafe. Thank you guys for being so welcoming. See you soon. 😊 Jane.

Called in after getting off the train before setting off on a walk. Had a cheese and onion pasty and meat and potato one between us. Cakes looked so good called back in after our walk and bought a few to take home for the...

Great welcome. The staff obviously enjoy their work here. Fantastic banana & date slice and coffee before the assault on Kinder Scout with the promise of the same again on the way back!

We rounded off several day's walking with tea, coffee and cake in the Penny Pot. Right next to the station, it provides a welcoming atmosphere from the friendly owners.

We visited on Thursday afternoon in the rain. What a warm welcome, from a really friendly and helpful man! We chose raspberry scones – something I hadn’t had before and as a scone addict I just had to try them. Delicious and I will have...

Possibly the best anywhere flat white, very fresh croissant with choice of jam and service with a smile! Charmung guys serving also offered suggestions for a short walk nearby.

Penny Pot Cafe, a foodies delight For ‘cor’ blimey cakes, knocks senses ‘outta’sight Top spec WIFI, staff serve with a smile.. An ambience just perfect, makes your visit worthwhile.

It's not often you find a little gem like The Penny Pot Cafe but this certainly is one of them, excellent coffee ☕️ & blueberry scone, just what the doctor ordered on a bimble through Edale.

This place is the saving grace of Edale Excellent coffee- the only place for decent coffee in the area. Friendly staff and totally customer focused. Worth the stop. My recommendation would be to expand your retail offerings and become something of a general store. You...

A welcome find after a long walk up Mam Tor - real tea in a teapot and delicious cakes served by friendly staff.

Fancy an appetising filling of mushroom, leek, tomato, peas, butter beans and herbs, wrapped in golden flaky pastry? Then don't forget to put your order in before setting off on your favourite hike. We also had the banana and date flapjack, a hefty doorstep delight...

What a fabulous place this is. The prices are good, the drinks are fantastic, and the service was above and beyond. The guy who welcomed us in, Chris, was very friendly, We would strongly recommend this place if you’re in the area.

These days all that seems to be on offer is cake or rather greasy pies and sausage rolls. Coffee and cake was lovely but a better savoury offer would be good. Maybe Covid has had an effect .. they used to do lovely sandwiches.

This cafe is amazing. Friendly staff, great food, amazing drinks, great customer service, great bakes. Recommended going here 100%

great little place really friendly owner and very cheap for a latte and most welcome after a very wet hike and real fire roaring away

Really lovely coffee….best we’ve had in a while! (and we drink a lot of coffee). We stopped after a long hike up Kinder Scout. Super friendly staff and lovely atmosphere.

We went here two days running for lunch. First day we had a great fresh and tasty sandwich with free bag ofd crisps and the next day a vegan sausage roll. Both days, wonderful oat milk coffee. Friendly service too.

Today me and my boyfriend decided to visit Edale to climb Jacobs ladder. Upon arrival we parked in the town hall car park but had no change. We came across The Penny Pot Cafe and the lovely man gave us cash back for the car...

Fabulous cafe. Warm and welcoming with great food and a proper cup of tea. Perfect stop after a trip on the hill.

I would like to express my warmest thanks and gratitude to the owner of this fine establishment. I enjoyed a splendid hike up to the summit of Mam Tor last Friday. However, on my return back down, I unfortunately found myself lost and possibly 2...

Felt very welcome at this lovely cafe. Super friendly service, delicious coffee and lots of tasty cakes on offer - just what we needed after a day exploring kinder Scout. Highly recommend!

A friendly spotlessly clean cafe with a good variety of freshly made sandwiches. In addition there is a large variety scrumptious home made cakes and pastries complemented with a good selection of hot and cold drinks. If you are in the Edale area don’t miss...

Enjoyed watching the birds as we sipped tea and ate flapjack (try the coconut one!) on the deck after a long hike.

We visited specially today and arrived at around 1pm. We were greeted by a young lady who wan not at all helpful. She said “you can’t sit inside only outside” to which I replied “lovely but where is your outside seating please and how do...

Just another place that has used covid as an excuse for second rate service and produce. Very disappointed.

We called in here last week whilst holidaying in the Peak District. We had a lovely coffee and sat behind the cafe. It was quiet and we were visited by a variety of birds (robin, sparrow and a blackbird) who were interested in our crumbs....

What a fantastic place. I’m so glad we found it. We’re coffee-loving vegans, and somewhere like the Penny Pot Cafe is an amazing find! A good selection of cakes (many of them vegan), cold drinks and ice cream, and a fantastic coffee to wash them...

Received a friendly welcome at this cafe. The coffee was strong and good (as I live in Sheffield I was excited to see it was roasted there). We sat outside in the lovely elevated area. Watching the little birds and a squirrel, all of whom...

delicious food for all my family, all food freshly made and served in a good amount of time. very friendly staff and good location. definitely recommend! also dog friendly which is nice

A lovely little cafe. Popped in after walking to Kinder scout. They do a lovely mocha and the staff couldn’t of been more helpful. They didn’t have anymore of what I ordered left, it would of been very easy to ask me to order something...

We learnt about this from details of a circular walk that starts/finishes at the Penny Pot Cafe. In fact, it is at the start of a few different walks and right next to the railway line and station. Had a good selection of cakes but...

Great coffee and staff were incredibly helpful in suggesting walking routes and provided a free map. Would highly recommend a visit!

We bought a piece of Lemon Drizzle cake in order to get some change for the car park. That evening after arriving home, my Husband ate the cake with a cup of tea and was disappointed to discover the cake was very dry and it...

In the winter, it's lovely and cosy sitting by the warm fire and in summer I like to sit outside under the trees listening to the little birds. The coffee here is delicious and the food has always been good in my experience. I have brought quite a few friends here over time and they all have loved it too! It's a great stop before or after a lovely walk around the peaks, staff are friendly too and let you fill up your water bottle (before the pandemic). Last time I was there they had a screen with updates to train times which was helpful.

We loved this coffe shop, great coffee, super bacon batch and the healthy fruit cake and cheese scones are a must ! Very helpful staff with local knowledge, and dogs welcome, highly recommended 👍🏼

We called in after a long walk for a takeaway coffee and some well earned snacks. Our dog was made very welcome with lots of fuss and a sausage. Our cakes and coffee were delicious. Thank you!

The cafe was superbly clean, the veggie breakfast was great value and the staff were really pleasant and helpful. It was a great start for an amazing hike up onto Kinder Scout. I followed walk 9 in the Kinder 20 for 2020 series of walks (the walking route was from viewranger with photos on the Kinder Scout fbk page). I sat inside the cafe to enjoy my breakfast but noticed that they also have tables outside too. I recommend this place and will certainly return. Oh - and the tea is amazing!

Took the hound for a wander round a couple of the many walks from Edale , before letting ones hunger get the better of us .. decided to try the Penny Pot Cafe and we weren't disappointed... The coffee was yummy , Misses had Brie n something which was very good and I had my usual the 'BLT' .. have to say was one of the nicest , tastiest BLT's I have had .. not sure what crisps and cucumber were doing on the plate ? but will forgive them that just felt it was wasted sending it back to be binned :-/Great value for money and service was pleasant and quick ... Will definitely be back , as in all was a very pleasant afternoon... Top Marks !!!!Thank You ...

After setting out on a very early morning walk to avoid storm Dennis (which we was unsuccessful), we popped into Penny pot cafe to seek refuge and have something to eat. Drenched through, they were extremely welcoming to us and our soggy dog, Otis. We had a delicious bacon sandwich while Otis was treated to some well earned sausage by the staff! A warm, cosy and welcoming cafe that we will be visiting again!

Lovely little place to stop at after a long walk. Very welcoming atmosphere and plenty on the menu to choose from. Soup was delicious and so was the hot chocolate. Highly recommend

Called in after a walk for lunch. Very friendly staff, we had soup & sandwiches all very nice & tasty.It was a cold day & very busy, we were pleased its dog friendly too. Will call in again when we are in the area.

Friendly, obliging service and simple but well prepared food served quickly and fresh. This care had a truly local feel but still had a trendy vibe and plenty of info for those venturing out on the hill.

Perfect little gem for the ending of our walk! We just popped in for a warm up and a quick snack before heading home. Nice home made food and a lovely cuppa tea. The young chap was very friendly and made you feel very welcome

Popped in here after a long walk before our train home, just what we needed. Fantastic cuppa (loose leaf tea), delicious sausage rolls and lots of homemade cakes and biscuits to choose from. Will definitely visit again next time we're out this way. Well set up for walkers and cyclists.

Popped in before we hiked up Kinder Scout and had the most friendly reception! Great coffee and a delicious brownie which was well received when we reached the top. The cafe felt like a great cosy place to pass the time with a wood burner. Please put up a photo of kinder scout on the wall so next time I can stay in the cafe and just pretend I did it!

This is a gem of a café providing for the needs of the many walkers with good food (have tired their cakes, their scones and most recently their breakfasts) with excellent tea. I like the cheerful decor, the wood burner stove and the friendly staff. I especially appreciate the longer opening hours that have allowed me (and the groups I have been with on occasion) to get a post walk bite and drink long after many Peak District cafés have closed. Keep it up folks, your doing really well for me!

What a fantastic little cafe, amazing coffee and fresh tea leafs. Lots of yummy cakes and bakes. Friendly staff happy to chat to us after our walk around edale.

Called in with our family group of six including two children ages 3 and 8 after a good walk. Ready for a hot drink and snacks etc. Staff very welcoming and efficient at serving as there were quite a few customers of all ages arriving. Child with allergies and a vegan were all accomodated with no problem. Tea was great and sandwiches/ snacks were equally good. Prices excellent. A small selection of homemade jams/marmalades were available outside the door made locally which we bought. To date the marmaade is superb!!

Delicious homemade cake, friendly service and reasonable prices.

Not only a fabulous cup of tea (made with leaves!) Not just vegan food available! Simply the best scone we’ve ever had! Oh; and dog-friendly too. We’ll be back whenever we’re next in the area.

After a long walk this was the perfect place to stop to get warm and have coffee and cake. Great value for money. Friendly staff and nice to see they provide gluten free options. Would definitely recommend this cafe, the lemon drizzle cake was delicious and local coffee beans made a very nice cappuccino.

Stopped for light lunch after stroll through the idyllic hills and valleys of this special place. We've tried all the pubs in Edale but fancied a cafe today, what a treat! Unassuming on the outside the Penny Pot is really cool in, great photos, art installation jukebox (Jarvis Cocker connection) light and airy. All this and one of the nicest Panini I've had, beautifully made and presented (great value too). Top marks.

We stopped off at this lovely cafe after reading reviews on Tripadvisor and having completed s circular walk around Edale. Friendly service and great food. We can definitely recommend this cafe if you’re visiting Edale.

Lovely food. Friendly staff and quick service. Pleasant surroundings. What more could you ask for on a damp Sunday!

Always make a point of popping into this nice and friendly cafe every year on my Peaks cycling holiday ,good food and a smile , what more could you ask for

Highly recommended. We had a lovely breakfast and our little dog was made welcome.

Waking up at 6am, walking up the peaks only to return with a rumble in your belly.

After a day on Kinder Scout we couldnt believe this place was still open after 5 on a Sunday. REally lovely cafe and clean loo too. We sat outside in the late sunshine, Just great and so are the chunky cookies!

Located just next to Edale Station and nestling in trees, the Penny Pot cafe is a perfect place to pop in. There is seating outside and your table may be visited by a friendly robin. Inside there is a log burner, clean light decor and lovely photos of local beauty spots accompanied by poems. This cafe attracts walkers, cyclists, dog owners, visitors and locals alike. It is open seven days a week and all the year round. Chris, who runs the cafe, and his personable staff assure you of a warm welcome. The food is home made, fresh and truly delicious! You can get a breakfast, light lunch or just drop in for a delicious cake. The scones are perfection! I particularly enjoy the home made soup. Chris is making sure that the Penny Pot is a place where things happen: the Be Kinder Trail, curated by Jarvis Cocker and Jeremy Deller started here. I attended an afternoon tea event to celebrate 125 years since the railway came to Edale. Acclaimed local folk artist Bella Hardy sang as we tucked into tasty fare. Penny Pot: a lovely spot!

Lovely modern cafe, not far from the train station in Edale. Lots of vegan/veggie options. Great selection of teas and most important ... clean toilets.

Stop here for morning coffee and cake on a cycling holiday. The coffee was great as was the cake. The service was very good, we will defiantly call in here again.

This is a great place with a friendly atmosphere. We visited after a walk up kinder scout. Had coffee and cake. Delicious. The cappuccino was great. Will look forward to the next visit.