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Based on 104 opinions finded in 1 websites
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In a world full of Costa and Starbucks etc etc etc ..it was such a treat to find such a gem....the owner is doing her best and the scones cakes and coffee are so 'homemade" it's ALWAYS a treat to escape to here! I'll keep supporting independent traders, the soul of Wirksworth xx
miss p . 2023-10-23
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Please note the previous review where someone state they only offered disposable cups was on the Wirksworth Festival weekend - usual service is in regular cups/plates/cutlery… I have been going to the sour cow since December 2023 - it’s changed hands, is family run and Kelly is building a menu that reflects the tastes of the customers. The cheese toasties are fabulous, coffee is great and there’s always chat if you want it. If you don’t see what you’d like just ask - if they can they will accommodate you. The cafe is friendly, responsive and Kelly and her team always want to do their best! Ooh and if you happen to be there when they’ve baked cookies - try them! ❤️👍🏼🙏🏽
Marvels G . 2023-09-23
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This place has sticky tables, serves tea in paper cups and you have to fish your teabag from your paper cup with a wooden spoon. Tasteless teas too. Grubby interior and the tables aren’t cleared frequently. If you can’t do a decent job, don’t bother opening.
Belperperson . 2023-09-10
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Absolutely Amazing. i’ve returned back to the small town of wirksworth as it is the summer holidays and came back to spend time with my family. we came to the sour cow as we use to go there last year. the place is under new management (the lady is so welcoming) we ordered some toasties and some hot drinks the drinks were bought to us within under 5 minutes which i’d say was amazing timing due to the little space that they have. for the food i had the special of the day which was a bacon, cheddar and chilli jam toastie and it was DELICIOUS. the salad on the side was also great. overall the food was amazing aswell as the service. the manager/cafe owner was welcoming and so kind. i would definitely recommend visiting this cafe if you do end up in wirksworth. will 100% be returning again!
julie c . 2023-08-14
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We visited this lovely little cafe for lunch during a day out in Wirksworth. It is small but very charming. The two ladies who were serving were friendly and polite. We ate toasties which were very tasty and best of all came with a delicious side salad (salad leaves, cherry tom, cucumber, radish, peppers, pomegranate seeds and dressing). This made my day as I love a proper bit of salad!! Reasonably priced too. Plus the cafe owner (presumably) gave us lots of advice on where to visit in the local area. We'd definitely go back if we were in the area. Lovely cafe in a lovely town :)
AppleTreeFlock . 2023-08-09
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On entering, we were totally ignored by the owner. We had to ask if we should be seated, and then it took about 5 minutes for the other staff member to clear the table - and she didn't wipe it clean. We weren't greeted or smiled at, or offered options by either of the staff. Despite the fact that there were only four tables of people in the cafe, we had to wait 20 minutes for coffee and cake. The coffee and cake, to be fair, was OK. However, when we went to pay, the extremely miserable cafe owner didn't make eye contact or smile or really acknowledge us at all. Sad - as the products they were selling were pretty good, but the ambience and 'welcome' were miserable. I really don't like criticising a small business, but I did feel like walking out soon after we arrived. The only thing that kept us that there was little other choice in the village, although the new take out place down the road looked good, and it was only the threat of heavy rain which prevented us from sitting out on their chairs (they have very little indoor space). All in all, sadly, quite a miserable experience. Sorry - but you need to up your game in the hospitality business.
Steve C . 2023-07-15
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The place was cramped, smelly and dirty and the two workers were VERY noisy.... cake choice was low , the lemon and polenta cake was awful texture was all wrong..i left it made me feel sick 🤢. The only nice thing was the tea and tbf you got more than you normally would in places plus at least it was tea leafs...but the cackle of one of the workers was enough to make us leave
Stephen C . 2023-01-25
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We visited the cafe when we were staying in the area. It was one of the nicest I have ever been to. The food was perfect and even though Wirksworth is a small town where everyone else in the cafe seemed to know each other, we were made so welcome by the owner. On our second visit we were greeted like old friends. I couldn't recommend this place enough.
JLA34 . 2022-11-03
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We had a light lunch in this tiny safety before a steam train ride. Staff were very pleasant and informative and the food was pretty good. Nofrills, no fuss, just good food in a welcoming place
Duncan G . 2022-09-06
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Confusing, nasty, unpleasant customer disservice experience This is a cafe I regularly ‘used ‘to go to. Today( being on a diet that allows very few calories, ) while I was having my coffee here, I looked at the menu and asked if they could do a garden salad( which is a well known expression that just means a basic salad) as I can’t eat bread and cheese etc at this meal.The server didn’t seem familiar with the phrase garden salad, she asked a few questions, then went away . Shortly after, the owner came out asking exactly what I wanted( I had just explained, but hey Ho). I was brought out a salad which tbh, (though this isn’t my main point, )was very poor being mostly lettuce. See my photo. I wasn’t trying to get a ‘ cheap meal’ , just simply something I could eat. The salad contained loads of lettuce, one slice of cucumber( yes really!) One tomato , a few bits of spring onion and some blueberries( which were on the ‘special ‘salad so I said they could add some. The original server asked if I wanted a boiled egg, I said yes. After I’d eaten the egg and the tomato, you can see in tne photo what was left. When I went to the counter to pay, both the owner and another member of staff were there . I was not three feet away, and the owner ignored me for at least five minutes while I stood there holding my purse . She then eventually gave me a dirty look, and asked “ did I want to pay”? (Well, yes that’s why I’m standing here for five minutes with my purse in my hand. ) I paid, no ‘please ‘ or ‘thank you ‘and I left. I can’t begin to surmise what was going on here for me to be treated in this way, when I simply asked for a garden salad. If the owner didn’t want to provide one, or wanted to charge me for the special, she was free to do so. Very upset and angry tbh about how I was treated today, and I hope the owner is ashamed when she reads this, as I did nothing to deserve this treatment .
marie943 . 2022-09-01
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Best French toast and crispy bacon ever. Great lunch spot. Friendly staff, great service. Cake look amazing too. Highly recommended.
simon m . 2022-08-05
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We moved to Wirksworth January this year and found the Sour Cow to be highly recommended by the locals. Having decided we didn't want to cook this Saturday we took the dogs for a stroll and treated ourselves to a vegetarian breakfast, poached eggs on toast, a latte and a pot of tea. Just delicious! The veggie breakfast was HUGE! Well cooked and full of flavour (scrambled eggs, fried mushrooms and potatoes, beans, tomatoes with 2 fairly thick slices of toast). Be hungry if you order it - you have been warned. The paached egss were a little small in comparison to the toast but just equally tasty, tough the husband was a bit disappointed with some of the water making his toast soggy. A pot of tea which seemed endless and the latte stayed hot for ages. Happy dogs under the table and joyful bellied around it. Especially as we took a slice of the chocolate cake home (again a disappointed husband who didn't keep up as I ate most of it) and devoured it happily. Next time we might have to get a selection! Cosy, friendly, a team of bubbly staff and a menu which can and will be adapted as much as possible to suit your desires. What more can you ask for for the price? Very much looking forward to being regular customers.
misew2021 . 2022-05-21
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Just had a scrummy piece of Bakewell tart at the Sour Cow. The cafe is a welcoming place to visit, with friendly staff. The coffee is also really good.
SO1960 . 2022-03-01
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Great service, lots of locals meet there (always a good sign !), very nice food and drinks. Nice to sit outside at the back when weather permits.
John B . 2022-01-03
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Wirksworth is a brilliant place to stay and I was absolutely bowled over by the warmth of the welcome I received everywhere I went in the town. Nowhere more so than at the Sour Cow - certainly not named after its manager Emma! She is a delight, better than a stand-up commedian, her infectious laugh pervades the place and she clearly knows her customers well. There's a good breakfast and lunch menu, tempting cakes of all sorts and I was very happy with the coffee as well. The prices are incredibly reasonable. I visited twice during my wek in the town but when I return next I think I'll make it a daily stop, it's worth it.
Anselm1956 . 2021-11-24
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Friendly and cosy café offering scrumptious cakes, with vegan and vegetarian options as well. Full range of coffee, and "ordinary" as well as some fruit teas on offer. Cooked food is always good and portions are generous, but if you have special preferences or requirements...
Pippabradley . 2021-10-22
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Due to the excellent reviews we were passing through Wirksworth and decided to stop off for lunch. Unfortunately they were only able to offer toasties on a Saturday which was fine as they were cakes available as well. Unfortunately what we didn't realise is they...
Lesia T . 2021-10-10
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I rarely write reviews but felt I should. We stumbled across this absolutely fantastic cafe today! From the moment we arrived the staff were friendly and accommodating to a family of five including a buggy. We sat inside and had a lovely atmosphere. The cakes...
Getaway22565174912 . 2021-08-24
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We had the daily special which was delicious and a really excellent cheese toast. Great service. Pleasant staff and exceptional value. Great cup of tea with real loose leaves. There is nothing sub standard about this place. Would be great anywhere with this standard.
ivy567 . 2021-08-19
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After finding this lovely cafe, we try to visit at least once a week, even though we have to travel 20 miles. We just love it - the food is so innovative and we don't mind how long it takes, we are only too happy...
SheffieldPip . 2021-08-13
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Very nice cafe, sat outside with our dog. The food is excellent, we had two vegan breakfasts, my son had the veggie breakfast. Staff very nice, would go back next time we visit Wirksworth.
david g . 2021-07-31
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We were staying in Wirksworth for a few days and popped in for a drink early one morning with our 3year old grandson.We had 2 small milkshakes which were lovely and thick,a cafatier of coffee (2 good cups) and hubby and I shared a bacon...
Nanto2 . 2021-07-27
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We sat in the courtyard at the back and had lovely coffee and delicious gluten free cake on a grey chilly day. Very friendly, very Covid safe.
Sally W . 2021-06-27
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I'd previously seen the cafe on TA and had been meaning to visit, but lockdown stopped that! However, we had the opportunity to go today and managed to get a seat inside, after moving from the outside to avoid a very loud lady on a...
SheffieldPip . 2021-06-24
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Three of us - and a dog - called in for a snack. Wow! Two of us had the special : pastrami/cheese/ caramalised onion, the third had a mushroom/cheese toastie. We were all amazed at the quality and taste. Superb. Coffee excellent ,too. Lovely, pleasant...
Wulfty . 2020-10-07
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A lovely family run café. My friend and I along with Elvis the dog visited on Friday. The staff that work there couldn’t have been more attentive and we had a delicious, freshly made curry. My friend requested a gluten-free & vegetarian version of the...
CLAIRESD2018 . 2020-10-06
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Tiny place, but has a little courtyard so we enjoyed sitting outside for lunch. Simple but tasty little lunch menu and selection of cakes. They also offer their toasted sandwiches on gluten free bread,so it was a win for me. And they had lemon polenta...
Katherine O . 2020-08-21
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We arrived at this place at 3:50 to be told they had nothing left and that they were closing! We only wanted a cup of tea but they wanted to close Shame
Teafortwoandadog . 2020-08-11
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Flexible, accommodating, generous, and welcoming. Just what we needed on a hot day. If something isn't on the menu then it's worth asking ;-)
derekpQ4130PD . 2020-08-08
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Me and my mum nipped in here after visiting Foxlow Photography, I'd already read it was a nice place and wasn't disappointed. We both had scones and veg tagine and was very nice, only criticism is that they had no sweetener only sugar.
Amy G . 2020-07-29
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We stopped in for a small coffee and a cake on a weekend visit to Wirksworth and were greeted with a friendly and knowledgeable welcome, detailing all of the available options which covered a variety of vegan toasties, cake, etc. In the end we had a vegan cheese and onion toastie, and a lovely non-vegan cake (I'm the non-vegan in the relationship ) made with meringue and custard which I've attached a picture of and I can guarantee was delicious!We'll definitely be visiting again, even just for the friendly chat which makes a world of difference.
Y4032GYdavidt . 2020-07-21
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I was excited to come here, initiallyfor the name and the chance to get a hilarious photo of the Mrs outside under the sign. So glad we came for other reasons now too. The staff were really friendly, it’s a really small and friendly place, so small you can see your food being cooked. They food is fab.... really nice, cannot recommend the place highly enough
paulcQ1073XZ . 2020-03-14
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Really relaxed setting, huge cake portions served , so reasonably priced, Emma is such a lovely friendly lady, bubbly and welcoming! 10/10
14Caroline . 2020-01-25
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The Sour Cow is widely known for great breakfasts and brunch, but last Sunday it turned into a Vietnamese pop-up bar ! Great food and a fantastic effort by the 16 yr. old chef. Wonderful effort by all those involved and I really hope this happens again soon !
RonMiddleton123 . 2020-01-16
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This place is such a good find! Beautiful food, lots of variety. Generous portions and super friendly service. I live in central London where there are hundreds of options and this is still the best brunch I’ve had in absolutely ages!
A9190VVamyf . 2020-01-11
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Very nice quirky coffee stop. Would recommend. Service pleasant. Prices reasonable. Little home made ginger biscuits with big individual cafetiere
Lyn K . 2019-12-21
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There are some great cafés in Wirksworth, in fact I can't think of a bad one but for character, price, quality of food and drinks, quirkiness and a welcoming atmosphere the Sour Cow wins hands down. Why not stay a few days so you can try the others as well.
Pippabradley . 2019-12-15
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We absolutely love this cafe. It’s not fancy but the owner is so genuine and lovely. The food is simple but fabulous. A truly independent and unique gem. We had another wonderful brunch prior to heading home to Sussex. My children talk about this place when we are home and it’s a must visit when we come to the peaks. My OH and I always have the mushrooms and cheese on toast ....no matter how often I make this at home ...it’s just never as good as here. Kids love the French Toast with apples and caramel .....Both whopping portions made with love and laughter. Lovely to see regular, local clientele popping in. Everyone greeted like regulars. Don’t expect super fast service or fancy presentation. Don’t rush ....take your time, relax and enjoy something a bit different.
ladymeadow . 2019-12-06
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I have just had the most delicious takeaway lunch that I had to write this. Working from home today I had nothing at all exciting in the house (1 slice of bread was about it) so I popped in to see what lunch was in sour cow. They cooked up a super tasty nasi goreng then and there and served it with a drink for £5. It was so tasty and I could not be happier this afternoon! I love the fact that everyday is a different lunch and it’s always worth popping in to to check - and the menu is great too. Thank you :-)
annahall2000 . 2019-12-05
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Lovely place on the way up to the Star DIsc. Great food, especially gluten free cake. Excellent breakfasts too and good vegan choice. I've been visiting here for a year and always get a warm welcome and in the summer chairs out the front are great to watch the world go by
nick l . 2019-11-10
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This is a charming cafe situated at the top end of Wirksworth to the left if you are walking up hill. The cafe has a few seats to the outside are both front and back. The cafe is also dog friendly.
Paul F . 2019-10-06
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Its a tiny little café with a few tables - how about endless coffee and tea for a couple of quid - and eggs on toast for small change
Miles P . 2019-10-06
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Popped in here for a coffee while visiting the town. Got a piping hot pot of coffee for two which was as yummy as the homemade cakes! The staff are absolutely lovely and you can't help but smile while talking to them. Definitely swing by for a cake and hot drink.
jennyhB5526FU . 2019-09-23
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A warm welcome, and great home cooked food, with the most marvellous cakes !! We had a super breakfast on Saturday, volumes of fresh coffee and tea.... just as good as being at home ! Very friendly and cheerful staff make this a great place.
smK1760OC . 2019-09-16
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Delicious freshly cooked food, generous portions and gorgeous cakes, in a quirky little bistro/tearoom setting. All very reasonably priced and with extremely friendly service. Just lovely!
R1642GLsarahj . 2019-07-12
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We visited for a coffee - and stayed for lunch!
Jane G . 2019-06-23
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On a rainy Saturday in Wirksworth we stubbles across this hidden gem. Cute and quaint and the perfect size to feel homely. We were greeted by a bubbly smiling face when we entered and the food was lovely and made in an open kitchen. I need to go back to try some of the lovely cakes they had on offer
siobhanh690 . 2019-06-17
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This is one of the meeting places in Wirksworth, a great place for families to have a treat, visitors to have lunch or a cuppa, friends to meet up. You are never short of a conversation in Sour Cow!
billbevan01 . 2019-06-10
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The welcome here is really good. The folk are extremely helpful and friendly. There's a great range of breakfasts and varying brunches. The frozen yogurt drinks are the source of the name but these are anything but distasteful with so many different flavours. To add to the ambience its location is in a little alley just off the main road with the old buildings around to be admired.
Colin4Wall . 2019-05-08
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This is a fantastic (very) dog friendly cafe. We dropped in for coffee and cake mid morning. We were welcomed in and our dog made herself at home. The coffee was very good and the cake excellent. After lots of advice of places to visit in Wirksworth (tip on the Star Disc was brilliant) we wandered off. A few hours later we came back for lunch, delicious Mac ‘n cheese toasties. Hosts were really friendly and so were the other customers. Very family friendly with a nice toy box to raid. Highly recommended.
SmithDavidM . 2019-03-04
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Ordered two flat whites and were given a pot of coffee... Bagel and side salad were average. Could have easily made the same thing at home. Bagged salad and shop bought coleslaw.
ut0piandreams . 2019-01-27
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gorgeous food - I had eggy bread with caramel apples and yoghurt - my OH had the 'Bento Box' - pastrami bagel with all the trimmings. Friendly service, would definitely recommend.
shirleyb845 . 2018-12-08
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Wasn't sure about this place on first appearance as the windows were covered in condensation, meaning among other things you couldn't see in BUT, service was friendly and welcoming. Cake was gorgeous (white chocolate and raspberry), great big piece of thick sponge, yum! Coffee came in a generous French press. We managed about 3 drinks each from coffee and tea pot. 2 large, tasty cakes. £7 absolute bargain. Dog friendly too :)
SnowdropGinger . 2018-11-23
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Lovely cafe, welcoming and great value. They were happy for our dog to come in. The cakes were really really good.
Rachael W . 2018-11-05
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Had a veggie breakfast for lunch. Really good service, very friendly and able to choose what you want to have which is cooked fresh for you. Really reasonably priced had breakfast for a fiver
R5755TEmichelled . 2018-11-03
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My new favourite place! Quirky, lovely food, lovely staff. The kind of place you end up visiting more often than you usually go to cafes, and staying longer than you meant to
lovetreats . 2018-09-04
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Great little tea shop. Nothing matches, nothing makes sense but everything is wonderful. Huge slices of delicious cake, bursting toasted sandwiches and friendly owners. Banana and cheese on toast? Mashed up cake? Well worth a visit for a cheap lunch!
DawsonTheDog . 2018-08-16
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I called for a drink at this beautiful oasis with an outside courtyard.I ordered an earl grey tea with arrive beautifully presented with a chin a cup and saucer.The lovely woman behind the counter was preparing tasty looking good and the cabinets and counter had delicious looking home made cakes ,including vegan.I had the most fabulous cake I have ever eaten.lemon and pistachio sponge.I couldn't possibly describe how amazing this was.I had a wonderful experience and will return.
Belpergirl . 2018-07-22
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Excellent value for money and really nice food. A great little cafe with the bonus of being able to take your dog in. The only cafe in the town which allows dogs.
Amanda P . 2018-07-16
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Whilst on holiday we visited the Sour Cow 1st for coffee, and returned again for coffee and honemade cake. The coffee is excellent and the cake divine. The couple who own the cafe were friendly and bright lovely chatterboxes. They served all their customers cheerfully and made us very welcome. Wonderful. Thank you.
deejayliv . 2018-07-02
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Stopped off for Mid afternoon Coffee but as soon as we saw the cakes we had to indulge. Yummy home made! Welcoming host - great atmosphere - a little gem!
den c . 2018-06-19
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Small little cozy cafe - freshly prepared snacks at very reasonable prices. Very friendly welcome and dog friendly too.
JamesDerbyshire . 2018-06-14
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We tried the Sour Cow on a recommendation from our Airbnb host, we were not disappointed. The tasty waffles were freshly cooked before our (hungry) eyes, the coffee was great. Our daughter played with the toys and ate a surprising amount of her mushrooms and cheese on toast. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely return.
Stu T . 2018-06-04
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Really really nice. Good value, friendly and a great brunch. Choice of English or American. What’s not to like? We will be back.
Simon G . 2018-05-12
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Lovely place to eat and staff very friendly. Very local to me. There is a lot of choose on the menu if you like a snack.
pennypiggott . 2018-05-03
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Although everything tastes good the menu is a bit limited. Healthier options may help, not everyone want a dairy overload (cheese on just about everything). No-one knows what a ‘bento box’ is, or what’s in it on specific days (apparently certain days have certain things), the menu needs more of an explanation I felt.
Twiggy1948 . 2018-04-30
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We popped in here mainly because it is one of the only cafes in Wirksworth that allows dogs inside, but it turned out to be a good decision! We received a very friendly welcome and enjoyed all of the food we ordered (veggie breakfast for me and bananas & cheese on toast for hubby). The owner was really friendly and gave us some tips on things to do in Wirksworth - one of which was visiting the Star Disc which is well worth the walk up the steep hill (thanks for the tip!).
Jemma J . 2018-03-17
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Found this place on tripadvisor as one of the best places for brunch in the area... every amazing review was true.
634rachaell . 2018-03-12
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Huge cafetiere of delicious ground coffee for an amazing £3! We got two mugs each out of it. Lovely small cafe with local art on the walls. Home baked goodies for those with an appetite as well!
LeonieP83 . 2018-02-20
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I can recommend a small quirky tea shop opposite the Town Hall at the foot of The Dale called Sour Cow run by a very friendly (if slightly eccentric) couple who produce excellent food served in generous portions. On Saturday they specialise in an American Breakfast and a Vegetarian Breakfast - both sound delicious. Their teapot is bottomless with as many refills as you can drink. The couple’s effusive personality, like osmosis, permeates through to the other diners. It’s like an ongoing jolly party!
narvel471 . 2018-02-15
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Really friendly service and great value food.
paugeo19 . 2017-12-30
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A year ago I discovered this eatery and wrote a glowing review. A year and many visits later I still feel the same way. A friendly, cheerful and cosy atmosphere make it a great place to pass the time with or without the dog and the children. Children dive into the toybox and love to play and also always find something tempting to eat or drink on the menu.
Pippabradley . 2017-12-08
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I had a bento box, comprising spicy lentil soup, onion rings, naan bread, fruit and a drink. It was totally delicious and I will be back.
Alice S . 2017-11-02
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Visited this place for a snack. Quite crowded but they squeezed us and our dog in. Had a couple of very tasty ham and cheese toasties and a couple of pots of tea. Very reasonably priced and pleasantly served. We were made to feel very welcome, as was everyone that called in. Interesting menu, cakes looked fantastic and I’d never heard of a Bento box before I came here but next time we're in the area, we'll definitely call in for a couple!
Steve_Dalton . 2017-10-26
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The seating left was a couple of boxes, with a cushion and throw. The menu had only a bento box, which had a strange selection of food included. We left without eating.
Emma June F . 2017-10-07
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We were staying in Wirksworth and popped in here while we were waiting for our cottage to be made ready. They immediately made us very welcome and offered Oscar a bowl of water. We had a tea and a coffee and Rach had a Milk cake ?....which she said was delicious. We nipped in again for tea (and cake) later in the week. Very welcoming place.
090861 . 2017-09-24
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This is a lovely place, friendly, welcoming and cosy.
Hippocity . 2017-09-16
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Please people go here! Food and staff are so nice and I am highly recommending it to friends. The atmosphere stands out the most. It's very relaxed and they don't rush you...so it's quiet!
Wander730052 . 2017-09-04
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Every now and again you find a café that suits you down to the ground. Somewhere unpretentious, full of atmosphere, comfortable and if you're lucky enough a bit different . The Sour Cow has all of these elements that includes good food and a very friendly greeting whenever you go in. Todays special was broccoli and stilton soup with onion rings and baguette, excellent. I have been here several times and it never fails to please, give it a try.
DaveM236 . 2017-08-30
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Warm welcome, nice little chat followed by a great breakfast. My wife and kids had waffles which looked amazing, I had the veggie breakfast. All was fantastic, washed down with a good black strong coffee. Would happily come back!!
samuelgV4237LC . 2017-08-24
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This is the cafe to visit in Wirksworth. The atmosphere is friendly and very relaxed as you are welcomed by the lovely owner . We only had time for a quick drink but couldn't resist the amazing selection of cakes which were unusual and included gluten free options. We will definitely be returning to sample the food in the near future.
Louise S . 2017-08-18
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Nice friendly place to sit and watch the world go by. Nice staff, quick service and Dog friendly. Tea, coffee, and cake all were lovely.
Gelldorr . 2017-07-23
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What an excellent find! Lovely quaint cafe with the warmest, friendliest welcome ever, delicious home-cooked food and so reasonable! We were looking for a place to have lunch in Wirksworth with our dog and from the moment we walked in the door, we knew we'd struck gold. The owners were such a nice couple and really looked after us. The food and service excelled expectations too: 3 large plates of pasta, bread, salad, a hunk of home-baked cake and a jug of squash for £14. We never wanted to leave...
helenxmas . 2017-07-22
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Quirky, small , with limited seating, but the owner was very friendly and chatty. Cafe very clean, snack foods beautiful (try banana and cheese on toast, it was lovely! Good pot of tea too.
rogercF5603AZ . 2017-07-13
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Been here a couple of times now - interesting hot lunch options - very tasty. Simple 'on toast' snacks and lovely cakes. Super cheerful friendly service. Excellent prices. Do try it.
shirleyb845 . 2017-07-11
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We love this place, it's friendly and so relaxed. Often go for a coffee and cake and the kids love the frozen yoghurts! The lady who runs it is chatty and friendly and the prices are very good.
D2154AQdavew . 2017-07-11
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Great value for breakfasts, lunches and CAKE at any time. Amazing how so much food and drink is provided from such a compact space. Both the leaf tea and ground coffee are fine, The yoghurts with their toppings are freshly made and are refreshing.
Mike S . 2017-07-07
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An incredible offer of items on toast for £2.50 honestly!
Lauren456 . 2017-06-29
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One late lunchtime our cycling group descended on the Sour Cow desperate for a brew and a bite to eat. The proprietors could not have been more helpful bringing unlimited pots of tea and coffee and a fine range of toasted sandwiches. The way they coped with this unexpected sudden influx of cyclists did them credit.
338rn . 2017-06-22
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When two of us can have breakfast and three drinks (actually technically four....) for just £8 you know you're onto a good thing. When the food and drinks are great and plentiful you know you've won whatever competition you want to class this as.
Wadey1966 . 2017-06-21
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A group of 7 of us popped in for afternoon drinks and cake. The owner is LOVELY even providing a vegan hot chocolate for the cows milk protein allergy sufferer toddler in our group. The generous pots of tea and coffee were most welcome and the cake portions were HUGE and delicious. Prices are extremely reasonable, too. The children in our group love the toy box so thoughtfully provided. We will certainly visit again if we are in Wirksworth. Just note this isn't the sort of place to visit if you are in a hurry. The owner mostly works alone, everything is freshly prepared but well worth the wait.
wheela-deala . 2017-05-16
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This is a pleasant little coffee shop. The staff were friendly with a sense of wanting to please. The milk shakes were freshly made and very good and reasonably priced. The coffee was good and served in a cafetière. The cakes were homemade and delicious.
444timbo . 2017-05-13
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A fabulous quirky little coffee shop and restaurant, great coffee, huge pots of tea, indulgent cakes and a Saturday breakfast that will set you up for the day!
davkt . 2017-05-07
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Very warm and welcoming staff. The food was simple and yummy. But the cakes were my reason to sit down. Definitely will return for more.
900estherr . 2017-04-15
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When visiting Wirksworth ,the cafe we used to go to no longer allows dogs in,so we were stuck when a shopkeeper suggested the sour cow,& the staff could not have been more dog welcoming & the added bonus was she made my calzone vegan with no hassle & couldn't have been more friendly & helpful .it was also astonishingly good value for money .a great find
stinker48 . 2017-04-11
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Popped in for lunch, great food and the atmosphere is so friendly. I had the vegetarian special followed by a rainbow cake which was amazing. Well worth a visit and very dog friendly.
juliaeross . 2017-04-07
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Brilliant breakfast - either traditional or american ( waffles, etc ) with a pot of coffee or tea for only five pounds. Free refills on drinks. Quirky, great location. We had scambled eggs with loads of tomatoes, mushrooms, potatoes and cheese . Lots of nice home made cakes, would definitely go back.
woolleywanderer . 2017-04-06
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Have been here several times since it opened, it's normally ran by just the one lady who is always pleasant and helpful. Went today with the kids who both had a wonderful hot chocolate, we had a tea and coffee with free refills plus two gorgeous cakes. There's always a great lunchtime menu with veggie options. Would definitely recommend
marksimon11-13 . 2017-02-13
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Just popped into this lovely cafe for the first time having recently moved to the area and what an amazing find. The coffee was fab and there was a free refill if you wanted one. Great sandwich and beautiful cake. The owners were so lovely and friendly and the cafe is done out beautifully. Will definitely be returning.
Chiltern5255 . 2017-02-11
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On recommendation we went for the brunch, WOW, it was great. We were in a group and the owner was working alone so there was a bit of a wait as the place was busy but our meals were well worth the wait. The included bottomless tea and coffee helped the wait! The little ones were happy with the books and toys but we would have appreciated a highchair for the baby.
wheela-deala . 2017-01-27
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