Scoff & Shop in South Derbyshire

As a regular to Calke Abbey/Ticknall over many years it' a shame that our family experienced such unhelpful service.Having waited outside due to the understandable 'one in one out service', the lady who 'served my son & I was so abrupt. Whilst we were about to order and waiting for the rest of our family to arrive, we enquired as to where the nearest facilities were. "There's s a pandemic you know" was her response. Needless to say, as she continued to inform us that there was nothing else local either (which we knew wasn't true as the cafe at Calke Abbey was open with two lots of facilities), we didn't decide to wait to order our food and drink. A loss for custom for them and an unnecessarily rude and curt service which has been reported on here last Summer too.

About 2 this afternoon we walked into this lovely little shop/cafe in ticknall and never have we been more surprised! The lovely man who owns the place was more than happy to help, made us a great cuppa tea and the cakes which he makes himself were truly very delicious! THIS IS A MUST DO ON A TRIP TO CALKE! Its less than a 3 minute walk from the estate entrance and they not only do very very reasonably priced food, but also sell local produce! Truly very impressed by the service we got today and wish the business all the beat through these difficult times!

My first visit but will definitely be back. Quality bacon in the cobs and a good selection of cakes. I don't normally write reviews but I was impressed

I’ve driven past this little place on a few occasions the last couple of weeks but today made a purposeful journey to Ticknall to visit. It was well worth the drive!Parking is easy - on the street right outside and the welcome from both the lady at the counter and the chef was very welcoming. The menu isn’t too big or complicated, but it’s good honest food at a very reasonable price. I had a delicious toasted sandwich at half the price other cafes might charge and my young daughter a simple ham sandwich made so much more tasty because of the thick, fresh bread and quality fillings. The coffee was very good and we couldn’t resist taking some cakes home.We felt extremely safe with the sensible precautions being taken and really enjoyed our seat in the window and browse around the shop. We will definitely be making a trip back!

Rude and dismissive. Entered the shop and politely approached a staff member working at the counter. I explained that I wanted to buy something but I was "desperate to use the toilet." The reply was curt, dismissive and had an air of "hard luck."She explained that during the pandemic the facilities were shut. I asked if there were any other facilities or pubs nearby. The answer was "no."This turned out to be totally incorrect. Whilst I fully understand businesses having to comply with government recommendations; I have a strong suspicion that if I had been 50 years older and female; the response would have been entirely different.No empathy and seemed more concerned with paying lip service to scientifically flawed government guidelines than helping a person in need. Shameful.

My friend and i called in to Scoff and Shop this morning on the way to work and both had a bacon, mushroom and tomato cob each. It was superb, soft white bread, filled literally with bacon, mushroooms and just the right amount of tomato too. It was freshly made and piping hot; we asked for the bacon to be very well done, and it was really crispy, so good in fact we ate it standing outside! Lovely little shop and lovely gentleman who served us. Thank you Sir!

A really pleasant place to eat, very friendly and accommodating, great breakfasts. I would recommend highly to anyone.

Lunch time. Having driven past, staving, my husband shouted stop there's a cafe that will do. Walked back to find what is far more than a little cafe. We both were amazed at the excellent quality and choice of food on offer, we tucked into 2 very good hot lunches just the ticket on a cold day. Friendly customers and staff, interesting little bits and pieces on sale. If your passing, Don't! Pop in, I'm sure you'll enjoy it like we did.

Excellent service, friendly atmosphere, the food is cooked to perfection, nothing is too much trouble. My friend and I go several times a year

What a fabulous place this is.Great friendly staff and good wholesome food and snacks. Coffees are superb.Love it!If you havent been then you are missing out on this little cosy place. Came in yesterday with my son and greeted as we entered. Fabbb

Following a damp visit to Calke Abbey this was a most welcome and enjoyable place. Delicious home made soup, toasted sandwiches and piping hot tea were enjoyed and appreciated by us all. Lovely place, serving an array of tasty home made food in a warm and welcoming setting.

The best breakfast for miles! I've had several full English there now and it is always perfect with the rare treat of fried bread and the best black pudding I have ever tasted. My wife and other friends have gone for less robust options with the same happy results. The service and ambience is just right for this gem set in a beautiful village with more walking and cycling routes you could wish for. Its also on the edge of Calke Abbey and Ticknall's amazing lime kilns. We must give Sunday lunch a try as chef Colin has quite a reputation from other ventures in the area.

This is my local café and village shop so I attend fairly often.Recently had Sunday lunch there, food was piping hot with nice fresh vegetables and generous portion of beef, gravy and Yorkshire pudding.Great value for money as you can take your own alcohol should you wish to. Cakes and puddings are lovely, as are the coffee and hot chocolate to drink. Very bright interior and friendly staff, excellent venue to be on my doorstep.

Just the place to call in with friends for a social coffee during the morning.Very impressed with this clean and bright interior. Ordering at the counter very business like, beverages arriving quickly too. Hot chocolate caught the attention of a couple in our group of five, it was fully recommended, so that's my drink next time we call. Great to find a large circular table for five, always helps conversation flow well.One lovely surprise and coincidence for me was to have a Denby Gypsy cup and saucer, (1977 vintage).Arriving at around 10.30 on a November Wednesday morning, it was fairly quiet but did become bjsy by 11 am. Open each day, the cafe does provide light snacks. Really pleased to be revisiting with new business in place here, we're looking forward to an opportunity to call again. Perfect for those walking or cycling nearby.

Don’t miss the ‘scoff’ part of this place. The service is fab and friendly and the food, especially the steak pie is gorgeous! I particularly appreciate being able to get a smaller portion for my elderly mum who eats like a bird. A great alternative to the queue at Calke Abbey!

A quaint cafe which sells products made by local artists and crafts people. It was easy to get a gluten free meal and it tasted good.

Called in on Friday before visiting Calke Abbey.

This little cafe and shop is well worth a visit. The staff are friendly, food quite nice and it is a pleasant atmosphere. The Sunday lunch is nice, unfortunately I was very disappointed that the beef seemed presliced thin meat (not home coked and off the joint). The veggies were really nice and varied, so it was a bit of a shame. The mash was amazing, very different. I hope the beef improves as the waiter said it was home cooked. The rest of my experience was really nice. Had the meat been 'off the joint' in nice thick slices I would definitely score 5 stars. Nice cakes and a pleasant little shop. I have tried the home made pie previously, was very nice...

I love the porridge - topped with bananas, oranges and blackcurrants and drizzled with honey - yum. Finish with a cup of tea and you’re good to go for the day.

Great and helpful Staff, basic selection for general shopping, lovely coffee and freshly baked scones.

The service delivery is always first class and very customer focussed. The breakfast menu covers everything from a full English to delicious pancakes. Their Sunday dinners are delivered to a great standard with quality ingredients and good portion sizes too. Highly recommended.

Booked in for breakfast, very welcoming and adapted to dietary needs. Served a great normal breakfast and a vegetarian one too. Great portions, all hot. Would definitely recommend.

It was the oasis that I'd been searching for, especially when offering hot foot. Unfortunately, that feeling promptly dissipated. "we've plenty of sandwiches", " a mushroom soup if you like", "or we can still try and do something off the breakfast menu".

Went here the day after a disastrous trip the the wheel Inn, it was lovely and the food and service top notch. Thank you

What a find. Visited for the first time last Saturday morning and I'll definitely be back. I had the small breakfast and I couldn't fault it. Good quality produce and excellent service. Can't wait to visit again.

After a local walk my wife and I tried out this Cafe/shop.

Friendly staff, excellent home cooking and good value for money. Everyone had a good experience. We will return.

We went for lunch. It was still quite busy when we arrived. We ordered a couple of toasted sandwiches and some hot drinks. They arrived quite quickly. The service was great and the food was great. We even bought some cakes to have at home.

Visited here after a drive and had excellent breakfast with really pleasant staff, would definitely recommend.

Thirteen months ago Scoff n Shop was born .. transforming over the months from basic café to something unique in the area .. you are always assured of a warm welcome and a good choice of snacks, breakfasts and Lunches, recently Sunday Lunches and now Afternoon Tea .. indeed the only thing missing is a meal in the evening ..but that is not what Scoff n Shop is all about, and other venues are available nearby if that is your requirement.

We have been fortunate enough to visit Scoff and Shop on multiple occasions now partaking in Sunday lunches, afternoon teas and breakfasts! All meals have been wonderful, the staff are so welcoming and a delight to be around. This venue is far superior to the Calke Abbey cafe and much better value for money. I would thoroughly recommend anyone to visit.

First time here and will return. Good range of food. We had tea and cake. A nice range of cakes some gluten free. Also sells local craft pieces. Bought an enamel sign which you can get a personalized message on if you wish. Nice friendly staff.

Fresly cooked with quality produce. Comfortable and friendly. Definitely a place to eat at regularly.

A gem of a place on the main street in Ticknell. A warm welcome, lovely pots of tea and super freshly cooked british breakfasts. WonderFUEL to start the day!

We had a delicious breakfast this morning, the staff are friendly and welcoming. We really enjoyed the food and the coffee. It has a friendly village atmosphere without feeling like it’s only for locals. Great place to visit

This was a great little find on our recent break. We ate here twice. The food was great and the staff were super friendly. They were very accommodating of us and our 1 year old. He loved the fish cake and recommends it. We also visited for Sunday lunch which was really lovely and felt like home. Thanks

I had the most mouth watering Sunday lunch last week at Scoff and Shop, which I've had in a long time.

Ok, so we are local to this place so slightly biased but please don’t think that I’m going to tell you something that isn’t true. We have been using this cafe throughout the summer for early morning breakfast whilst we have been looking after my fiancée’s Granddaughter.

visited for breakfast for first time. cheap quality that was overly priced. £5.95 for a small breakfast. such a shame. lovely little shop. has great potential

Stopped off for a morning coffee break in this pleasant old world village right by Calke Abbey. Scoff & Shop does what it says on the sign - it sells food (eat in or takeaway) from breakfast throughout the day, and also sells basic grocery and household items, newspapers plus some giftware.

Parked round the corner in the village hall car park and enjoyed a very pleasant lunch. Excellent salads, plus paninis and sandwiches, pie of the day and soups. We will be back.

Came in to have tea and something to nibble on while my family goes off to sight see. I was happy to see that they had waffles on the menu. When I saw them they brought back childhood memories of making waffles like these in the toaster. The bacon was a great addition to them. The sweet and salty always a winner. They had a few different types of herbal teas. They also had some cakes, and muffins. The shop was somewhat busy when I arrived around 10. The staff is very friendly and they bring your food to your table. You pay the bill at the counter at the end of your visit.

We’ve been meaning to call in here for ages. Ideal for walkers using the village hall car park. Menu is varied and breakfasts excellent. This is our new drop in cafe for coffee and reading for a relaxing half hour

Right on the main road as you head for Calke Abbey, this bistro style shop and cafe provides a great alternative to National Trust catering. With welcoming staff and good quality food, it's well worth the short walk - you will need to park over the road.

We actually come for breakfast here most Saturday’s if we are around. We love the food, the staff and the atmosphere. It’s a chance to read the paper and bump into neighbours. We came on Easter Saturday as a party of nine friends and family and had a super breakfast. All meals came out at the same time, hot and well cooked. A bunch of happy people, thank you Colin and team!

We love coming here for breakfast, Emily is lovely and although we don’t know the chefs name, I can’t remember it!!! He is great, we’ve had breakfast here and it is delicious.

This is a superb little find in a small village. Excellent chef who puts the occasional twist on an english menu. Love the new title go the venue too! I certainly did scoff their bacon baps down for the four days I was in the village. Will be going again as soon as I venture up North again. The staff are wonderfully friendly and go to a lot of trouble to make sure you have an enjoyable experience. Great window seat to read the morning papers, lovely breakfasts, delicious cakes, superb!!!! Just don't all go at once and have the black pudding, I don't want them not to have any when I visit again. Don't miss this if you visit Calke Abbey or are walking in the village, you will not get better nosh.

It’s very bog standard food. Tastes and appears supermarket bought quality . Basic whole meal or white bread which certainly doesn’t taste or appear freshly bought from a baker.

Popped in to Scoff&Shop; for a much needed cuppa after a walk round Calke Abbey, we were given a very warm welcome by the friendly staff, we had a baby with us and needed hot water etc, nothing was too much trouble and they were very helpful.

We drove past this place a couple of times and finally decided to pop in for a afternoon coffee.

Went here for coffee after a disappointing meal at the Wheel close by. The previous owners of the Wheel have taken over this place and served us excellent food and drink. They have a small but interesting lunch menu which we plan to sample soon.