The Cowshed in Erewash

Lovely food, quick service, and a nice view. Can get very busy, but would absolutely still recommend.

Came for the first time over the weekend. The café was relatively busy, but we were accommodated with no issues. Staff were attentive and food arrived promptly. I was very impressed with the peppermint tea, which was loose-leaf and the teapot filled three cups! The paninis were well-filled and the member of our party who ordered a full English commented on the high-quality produce. The price was fair for the quantity and quality. Great little spot, we will be back!

Very friendly staff, dogs welcome and food is delicious

Amazing food! Definitely worth any wait in busier periods and even then, staff are wonderful, polite and hardworking!! One of the best breakfasts I’ve had!

Went for lunch. The cafe was busy but managed to get a table for 3 of us. Lovely views infront of the glass floor to ceiling windows of the surrounding area. Prices are quite high, however this outweighed by the quality and selection of the food. I had quiche of the day which came with a plate full off salad and pasta with a door wedge size of quiche. Well worth the money! Good selection of drinks available with a promot service. The selection of cakes are definitely tempting as well. Will definitely pay another visit l.

Amazing service amazing food amazing staff ,wonderful time %100 highly recommended it god bless you and all your lovely team xx 😘

Great service with soft drinks, home baked goods and hot meals. Idyllic cafe.

Lovely breakfast today, in the outside area. It was lovely and warm in by the heater. The staff were attentive and the service was quick. Busy as always but running smoothly.

Love it here! Have been many times over the past couple of years, but hadn't been lately. Was really looking forward to coming back, and wasn't disappointed. The table service that was introduced due to Covid is now no longer in place, so you head to the counter inside to order. Our food came so quickly, and it was all beautiful! Coffees were lovely too. All the staff are really friendly and smiley, which always makes the visit even more worth it. Parking immediately outside, or on the top road/larger carpark, so plenty of spaces. Would recommend the Cowshed to anyone - perfect pit stop whilst walking in the area and a lovely place for a coffee with friends 😊

Dogs allowed but dog owners should be respectful to diners too! Food was good, very very busy and a little too hot sat next to the heater but otherwise lovely little place for a quick snack.

What a great place we found while out walking on a chilly day. We received a nice friendly welcome to sit in the conservatory even with our muddy boots and a couple of dogs. The philly stack paninis were delicious and will look forward to visiting again.

Gets very crowded and service takes ages. However, if you have time to wait, the food is good

This is a great little place to visit. Not the cheapest for food but the quality of the breakfast really justified the cost. The Farmers Breakfast had very good quality sauage and bacon and even the Vegetarian Breakfast contained quality items including the halloumi. Coffee lovers will be pleased to know your going to get a premium quality smooth pour. The Coffee beans are fresh and roasted locally in Giltbrook, this offering a unique blend specially created for The Cowshed. On another note, staff were fantastic, so friendly, proactive when getting tables cleared, but nice and chatty which offered a welcoming experience. We'll be back 👍

Great first experience here today with my mum and 3 year old, very welcominf, pleasant, effiencent and paid attention to us and our needs ....my mum was stressed on arrival as we got lost travelling from Mansfield and almost gave up....glad we didn't, from the moment we opened the door we were greeted and made a fuss of, everything was explained clearly, the lady that greeted us was very attentive to my young boy with delicious food to go with it, such a pleasant experience. Thank you all x

11.00am on Wednesday, would be a quiet time to have brunch. None of it, we even had to queue for the car park. So busy there was only one table which was shared with a couple of walkers and their dog. I don't think I need to say anything else as the numbers reflect the high standard of every aspect of the venue.

Limited parking/no parking for disabled

Visited on Sunday for a breakfast cob. Enjoyed the experience, nice sausages the only real negative was the bread roll which was THE very most basic available to buy in the UK! For the price I paid I expected a better quality bread roll! I really wouldn't recommend the breakfast cob due to such poor quality cob.

To sin or not to sin, that is not a question in Cowshed. You must!

Unique breakfast and lunch heaven between Nottingham and Derby. 5 stars, all around.

Always busy here and that's because it's great. Friendly staff, great service and great food

A great place for a coffee! Can get very busy and fill up

We had such a fantastic time here, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. Food came quickly and we were a big table too. Jo was brilliant, we can’t thank you enough ❤️

Jo and her staff were great, we had arranged a family breakfast for 12 at a cafe in Eastwood, flu closed the venue and the Cowshed went the extra mile and accommodated us with less than 24hrs notice.... Great food and cakes, speedy service, all round excellent, the whole family will visit again... (individually, I promise...)

Very accommodating given we had another cafe cancel our Xmas meal last minute! The food was lovely and the staff were super friendly. I think we wiped them out of their cakes when we left 👌🏻

Lovely cafe, opened at 9:30am and we had a bacon and egg cob which was delicious. We had tea and a caramel latte to drink, they were hot and service was excellent.

Lovely fire on a cold day. I was with a party od 4. 2 had the breakfast and enjoyed it. I had the homemade soup and a toastie really nice and warming. I would definitely recommend this place. Good seating outside aswell, which in the Summer would be a bonus as some Lovely countryside views of surrounding vista. Visit, you won't be disappointed.

Sorry guys, but until the service improves substantially and the table spacing improves we will not be back!! Food is fine. Services is very poor - firstly there is normally a long wait to have orders taken (15-20 mins), then normally a much longer wait to receive the food/drinks. Table spacing is abysmal (especially in the conservatory area overlooking the garden). We were given a table recently where it was impossible to walk between the tables on either side. On one side we were literally 2-3cm from the next table! When I go for a quiet lunch with my wife I don’t expect to be sat at table for 6 with complete strangers on either side - because that’s exactly how it felt! Why cram the tables so close together and give diners a very unpleasant experience? (especially when you clearly haven’t got the kitchen resources to deliver the food more quickly) We have been at least 5 times over the last 2-3 years, hoping each time for an improvement and being disappointed. Have you ever thought of changing the service model? ie put more people in the kitchen to speed up the food delivery, let customers order at the counter which should require fewer people serving - AND cram fewer tables into the space!

Sorry guys, but until the service improves substantially and the table spacing improves we will not be back!! Food is fine. Services is very poor - firstly there is normally a long wait to have orders taken (15-20 mins), then normally a much longer wait to receive the food/drinks. Table spacing is abysmal (especially in the conservatory area overlooking the garden). We were given a table recently where it was impossible to walk between the tables on either side. On one side we were literally 2-3cm from the next table! When I go for a quiet lunch with my wife I don’t expect to be sat at table for 6 with complete strangers on either side - because that’s exactly how it felt! Why cram the tables so close together and give diners a very unpleasant experience? (especially when you clearly haven’t got the kitchen resources to deliver the food more quickly) We have been at least 5 times over the last 2-3 years, hoping each time for an improvement and being disappointed. Have you ever thought of changing the service model? ie put more people in the kitchen to speed up the food delivery, let customers order at the counter which should require fewer people serving - AND cram fewer tables into the space!

Had a lovely breakfast Great food great atmosphere great service would definitely recommend

What a lovely place to visit.Food and drink spot on and a lovely welcoming place.We will definitely be calling in again.

Lovely cafe. Visited with my wife. Food and drink we had was superb, staff were friendly and helpful. Good atmosphere and really liked the decor.

The sandwiches were made with love and honesty they are worth every cent. The are filling, the services is excellent, the waiters were so lovely I got my drink while it was still hot. Just lovely , the only thing i found a bit odds is that on their menu they offered chips however I got walkers, the menu should specify.

Quality busy place. Good staff good food, good lay out and very popular. I really liked it there. Their downfall is parking, getting in and out. But overall this place is popular, quality service, quality food. I would bring my family and friends here.

Great food. Very friendly staff.

Lovely location with views of the cow fields. It is out off the beaten track but worth the visit for the tranquillity of the location. Very friendly staff and good service. The food was very good especially the cake. Love the tea timers to get the perfect brew from proper tea leaves. The interior is rustic but not rough but well done. Breakfasts are super too. Update: pannini bread is amazing

Very good polite, good service .

My family have been before, but this was my first visit. I was so happy with my breakfast. The staff were very helpful and happy. The bacon and sausage were so tasty. It’s the best breakfast I have eaten out for years. Sooooo tasty. Lovely visit will return for sure.

Top quality produce, full English breakfast really good value

Lovely spot for lunch. Always good, had brie ,cranberry toasted sandwich . Nice staff ,good service

It was a very nice place to visit , dog friendly. Food as you can see by pictures, food was a real treat, service very good. I have to add the cakes to die for. Great outdoor seating area plus nice cosy inside restaurant area. Would recommend a visit, pricing reasonable. Cowshed as you can see, we very much enjoyed our visit with the family. Keep up the good work thanks M&J

A great place to seek out ,great food with great service and very good prices. Very dog friendly

Always good, here but the parking is a mare definitely need more spaces

I've only been here a few times. I've only ever has cheese scones and coffee. The coffee us lovely. The cheese scones are massive but need more cheese! Nice dining in or out but it's terribly noisy in the back. I normally sit in tge conservatory or outside. Service is great though.

Excellent little place! The food here is amazing! A proper hidden gem!

Was very impressed with this cafe. It was my first time visiting. With outdoor and inside seating, it is perfect anytime of the year. The food was excellent as was the service. I also bought a loaf of sourbread which tasted lovely & fresh. Although not in a town, it is definitely worth the drive out in the lovely countryside. Would recommend 100%.

First time I have visited the cowshed and I'm impressed it's my birthday today amd bestie wanted to take me out for brekky as I took her out last week for steak and I will definitely be visiting again soon!! Thankyou 👌🏻

Our latest edition of breakfast club took us to the winding roads of Dale Abbey into the Cow Shed. I admittedly woke up late for this week but I had been on nights and didn’t get let go until 7am. Nonetheless I still congregated with the gang in time for my scrambled eggs with beans on toast and what a portion size I must add! It was enough to feed a family of four! On a personal note my breakfast was Bob on! When I arrived at the establishment I couldn’t help but notice the serious lack of cows which I was slightly disappointed about as I had built myself up to see cows galore! Also to note a serious lack of sheds although there was a nice little greenhouse that I took note of. My colleagues all enjoyed their breakfast and the service was tremendous, a downside would be is that it is slightly on the pricey side, I was debating to take out a wonga loan before visiting. The only other downside was the lack of space inside, I was hoping to swing my cat in there but soon had to knock that idea on the head, also the parking was a tad tight. All in all a solid breakfast with a bit of a price tag! You dons!

Food is amazing. One of the best paninis I've had. And very nice coleslaw on the side. The ice cream is also very good. The kids menu is a bit on the expensive side for what it is. The staff and service are great. The location is nice as it's set back from the road. The only downside on atmosphere is if the wind is in a certain direction you can smell some septic waste. I don't know if it's from on site or a neighbour. But if they can deal with that it will include the dining experience outdoors considerably!

Wonderful brunch at the Cowshed. Beautiful rooms in the countryside. Delicious food and the cakes look great. Very busy, but they seem to be coping without too much delay. Update: Service was much faster on our last 2 visits, they seem to have improved a lot.

We had an absolutely wonderful breakfast on the terrace! We arrived early, and it was filling up quickly by 1030 (on a Thursday), so arrive early if possible. It is well worth the price and the grounds are beautiful.

Sat out side for breakfast. Great scones and cream as bonus treat.

I had a Bacon Roll (cob) with hash browns, a culinary classic. It was great, but it was also £8. Yes, the view is nice, but the same dish (of equal quality and with more bacon) is literally half the price in nearby Spondon. Aside from the premium pricing this is a pleasant experience. Update 12 months later. Still pleasant, still pricey.

Ate here today for the first time. It was busy, but not overcrowded. Had gorgeous ciabatta. Service was excellent and this place doesn't skimp on staffing levels. Will go again. They also serve vegan breakfasts.

The Cowshed accommodated our large family group (19) at short notice. The staff were so friendly, helpful and took such good care of the group. Jo in particular was fantastic and we will definitely have our next get together there again!

Food was delicious, , very friendly polite staff and sunny day so sat on terrace was so relaxing had a lovely time with my friend

Wonderful location and great food

First time here. Had a breakfast and was very nice too

Fantastic food at reasonable price

Always a pleasure , even when busy they work find you a table Staff are friendly , helpful and smiling Yes they accept dogs and lovely to see a mix of people Only downside is car parking small but it’s worth waiting for Sad to see some reviews as every place has an off day but you speak to someone about it We had a fab breakfast eaten at leisure and all tasty

Wonderful brunch at the Cowshed. Beautiful rooms in the countryside. Delicious food and the cakes look great. Very busy, but they seem to be coping without too much delay.

Nice place to eat and relax. Simple, wholesome food done right. Can't wait to return and try their breakfast 😋 Thank you Cowshed!

Lovely day for a huge brekky with family. ☺️

This place is amazing, really nice food and lovely service from the friendly staff. We sat out on the decking and had a bite to eat in the sunshine one afternoon. The food is really good and the coffee (and biscuit) was great. Highly recommend a visit here, we will certainly be regularly visiting. The carpark is quite small but there is extra parking just around the corner.

Absolutely fabulous place and the beauty of watching up and coming working apprentices learn new skills, it's brilliant

Went for my birthday breakfast Fantastic food . Got a visit from the local one-eyed cat. He can be grumpy and doesn't like kids

Superb. Only issue was the hefty prices. Still, you get what you pay for and for a special day out it’s lovely.

Popped in for a breakfast as I have done before. Usually a pleasant experience but this time not as much. I thought the sausages on my farmers breakfast, though cooked through, lacked the colour you'd get in a grill ...with a thin line of pan fried brown on on 4 sides. The bacon was pink and limp and again lacked time in the pan. The fried eggs were raw and gelatinous on the top. Only the beans were hot. And finally ...as I started my toast the final straw was a hair on it ...not mine!! Now I'm not a fussy man and will often accept a bad element to a meal as acceptable ...but not 3/4 of it ... Now I don't like to make a fuss so I quietly called over the helpful server and pointed it out...she took the toast back and merely asked if I'd like another slice! At no point did anyone come and ask if my breakfast was ok and I certainly did not have a concerned manager/owner come and talk about my experience! The eating area was filling up so I didn't want to complain aloud since this was my experience and not the other customer's...however some quiet words would have been valued and enough. This isn't a cheap place to eat and although they often seem to be busy here they should not take for granted their customers. I may come back in the future but I do drive past other cheaper places to get here! Al

A really lovely experience, again, on all counts. Despite being really busy due to the bank holiday, the customer service was exemplary, and the food was freshly cooked and delicious. There was a little time to wait for food, as you would expect at a busy time but the drinks were bought swiftly, and no-one minded sipping a beverage in such great surroundings, chatting to friends. Thoroughly recommend this great place.

First time at The Cow Shed. Made to feel very welcome. Felt cosy & clean

Really nice location. Went to an evening outdoor cinema to see Dirty Dancing with friends. Super weather. Nice atmosphere.

Great Cafe perfect anytime of day Really enjoyed our visit

Had afternoon tea which was a birthday gift. What a lovely place the staff were very attentive the food was wonderful, a really nice selection of sweet and hot savoury food. Never been before but will definitely go again.

Amazing little place. Excellent service and food.

Quite busy on Monday morning, parking a bit messy and extending on adjacent properties, wait to seat very short, service slow with no communication, requested crispy bacon and had to send back, eggs not fully cooked. Overall ok experience, clearly too many guests and quality/service suffers.

Fabulous food, friendly staff excellent service and a great place to stop when walking.

I came here for brunch on the 19th of April with my mum and sister to celebrate mum's Birthday. The service was poor and both my mum and sisters food orders were wrong when they arrived. I had ordered the big breakfast, specifically with no beans and extra mushrooms. When my food arrived I found stray beans hidden beneath other food items that I had to pick off the plate myself, accompanied by remnant baked bean sauce that had been clumsily smeared across plate in a half-arsed attempt to rectify an obvious mistake during plating up. Somebody in the kitchen had clearly put beans on the plate, and then after realising what they had done wrong, had then attempted to cover up their error by scraping them off before continuing to plate up the meal as normal. Why not just get a clean plate? Do you think I'm not going to notice, or something? I'm a paying customer, I'm here for some good food, heaven knows it's not cheap and I'm trying to have a nice time with my mum on her Birthday, and you can't even be bothered to get my order right or at least acknowledge your mistake and fix it properly instead of taking the customer for a fool? Anyway, I'd like to be able to say that the rest of the food was good, but the sausages were so anaemic that I had to cut one open to make sure I wasn't going to contract trichinosis, and yet somehow at the same time, the bacon had been overcooked (but was no longer warm), and had dried out to the point that it had become tough like jerky. Truly a marvel of culinary prowess to have simultaneously both undercooked and overcooked different food items on the same plate. I had four measly, shrivelled mushrooms which were cold and stale, so in a way I was actually thankful that they had forgotten to give me extra as per my request. The meal was accompanied by a few slices sourdough toast which was overcooked and sharp enough to skin an animal with, and there wasn't enough butter provided to coat all of the slices. It's a tad ironic that butter is in such short supply when you're called The Cowshed, especially when I'm paying top dollar for the most expensive breakfast item on the menu. Why so stingy? A staff member conducted a very rushed check-back, and didn't hang around long enough for me to respond to her. By the time I turned my head to look at her she was already long gone and I was unable to raise any of the issues with her, which was frustrating. My mum and sister were both clearly disappointed with their food which made me sad, as we had been looking forward to coming here for a couple of weeks prior to our visit. Really disappointing. It's probably worth noting that we had been before a year ago and had enjoyed a nice time. Sadly I don't think we will be returning. Things have clearly gone downhill, which is such a shame. It's a great location, but that will only get you so far when your food and service are subpar. I hope whoever in charge reads this and takes this to heart, and I hope that you understand that unless you wish to fail it's imperative that nobody should care more about the quality of your business practices than you, least not the customer.

Very welcoming. Dog friendly. Very busy. Will be going again. Limited parking spaces.

Two tepid Late coffees and a slice of very glutenous carrot cake £10.55. Not at all good today. How difficult can hot coffee be?

First time for us at the cowshed and wow was I impressed. We both had the breakfast with haloumi and I added black pudding. I was so impressed by the black pudding I would go to cowshed for it alone. The rest of it was lovely and then there's the cakes, oh bugger the selection this superb, we both have the Victoria sponge and it was beautiful, not to sweet very well well balanced and very tasty. The staff were lovely very welcoming and polite. Will be back as there's lots on the menu and I would to almost try it all. Thank you cowshed.

A diamond in the rough! A lovely cafe and meeting place with great food and service. The only thing preventing a perfect score is no WiFi. Which is a terrible omission.

Lovely place for a quick lunch or coffee treat with friends. Good menu and excellent service.

The homemade cauliflower cheese soup with a toastie was delicious. Great coffee too. Lovely staff and atmosphere. I would thoroughly recommend

Cowshed Dale Abbey is a place that our group of 5 cyclists frequently visits for a delicious breakfast and a refreshing cup of coffee. However, our recent experience was far from pleasant. Upon arrival, we were greeted by an unwelcoming lady who was cleaning the outside tables. She instructed us to wait inside and informed us that the breakfast service would not begin until 9:30 am. Normally, we arrive a bit earlier and are offered a drink while we wait. Unfortunately, this time was different. We sat patiently, hoping to be acknowledged, but eventually had to ask if we could order a drink. To our surprise, we received a snotty response, "I'll make you a coffee after I've made my own." At that point, we had reached our limit and decided to leave. Furthermore, the food at Cowshed Dale Abbey is overpriced considering the quality and portion size. All in all, it was a disappointing experience, and we have no plans to return.

Disapointed with my visit yesterday, we had no table number so explained this to the lady at the till, didnt seem a problem, anyway we noticed what looked like our drinks going to another table, they had , we waited for them to redo ours , i mentioned the food at the same point, mums came out to the right table then my dinner which i said i think is mine then went around everyones table for a good 5 mins and then when i asked again they did give it me, no apology for the inconvenience of us chasing for our drinks and food after spending 50 pd between us and travelling out our way to visit here.

We eat virtually every Sat morning on our bike trip and as a rule we love it there even though it’s not the cheapest ! It setting is quite lovely but there is a big difference between Co owners one is lovely Nikki the other I’m afraid to say has a face like a dead bird and no customer skills! Ok so we arrived a littler earlier but the atmosphere was frosty and unprofessional I’m sorry to say I will knot be coming back as one of our party left one of the genuinely said I hope will see you again the Co owner said not bothered if they come back ever again! Well that’s gratitude on average the two regular riders spend £900 a year on breakfast So we went to the old school house in Stanton by Dale who welcomed us and I have to say provided us with superb breakfast and marginally cheaper . Well cowshed your loss there gain 👋👋👋

Brilliant, fresh top-quality breakfast. Great coconut Flat White.

Really nice place food is lovely but a bit expensive

Great cafe serving delicious food although I only had coffee and cake and a sausage for the dog. Lovely garden area.

Have visited before and found it overall a positive experience, but massively let down today by being rather rudely asked to leave after only being there for 45 minutes. I can understand it's Easter weekend but the service was poor and I am not impressed at being kicked out. Will be my last visit.

Been here several times. It is very nice however I'm not a fan of giving your order at the till, standing in a long queue for ages, getting in everyone's way. The half & half sandwich/cake offer is actually cheaper if bought separately 🤔 and an extra £1 for non dairy (plant) milk is quite outrageous! Much prefer Stable View tbh

I can't comment on the food, as there wasn't anything that stood out to me but what did stand out to me was that there is a £1 charge for non dairy milk (that's the highest surcharge I've seen). I'm sure they're making enough profit on a £3.30 coffee to swallow the slight difference in price between cow's milk and its alternatives. I for one, out of principle don't support businesses that take advantage of vegans (and people with dairy allergies for that matter, in this case), so I didn't order anything. The water was quite nice and it was good to see the vegan cake offering was the same price (£3.95), though I don't know if the portion sizes are the same - it was a bit hard to see the slices on the Biscoff cake.

Enjoy every minute.luv the menu lots of choice.

I’d chosen the Cowshed for our regular meet up with friends as I’d been before and was very impressed. However, I’ll not bother again! The baked potato skin was so hard it was impossible to cut through. Admittedly when our plates were collected and the server was told, I was given the option of having a free cake. Unfortunately the texture of the cake was stale, it didn’t taste of lemon and the whole experience was poor! With so many other very good establishments around, I will not be returning.

Lovely friendly staff. Very busy on the Saturday we visited. A bit pricey but nice.

Lovely place for a Sunday breakfast. I highly recommend mini cowshed breakfast . They also have great selection of cakes too

What a fab place for lunch. Obviously, they can be very busy. Fortunately we went for a late lunch around 1:30-1:45 and got seated in the conservatory which had a nice view out into the garden and included a big heater to keep the place warm. The staff were lovely and very helpful giving clear guidance on how to order and what's on the menu. The decaf tea was well presented, a good quantity and hot. The quiche meals were of very generous portions, with a good measure of mixed salad. There was a wide selection of cakes. The cornflake tart caught my eye and when it came it was a generous portion. I can recommend it! We moved into the main seating area after a short time as it was quite cool in the conservatory for us. The big heater couldn’t quite cope with the outside sliding doors opening for customers coming and going. The main seating area was a better area to sit, and was a good bit warmer. It was good to see the staff set to cleaning the tables and floors after customers had left. There are a couple of toilets on the ground floor, both clean and tidy with good facilities. The couple of things that would have made our experience even better was. 1. Fix the sliding outside door and stop it being left open or sliding open. On a cold day it is noticeable. 2. Both of our quiche meals were only just warm. They would have been much nicer a lot hotter. Overall, the staff were excellent, the food very good and the place was clean and tidy. Prices were a little more then we would have paid else where. There appears to be two car parks. We parked in the one off the main road and ended walking along it just around the corner to find the closer carpark and the entrance. We will definitely go again, perhaps when the weather improves or ask for a seat inside the main café.

Lovely little cafe with huge selection of food. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. HUGE breakfast butties! Dog friendly. Looking forward to sitting outside when the weather permits.

Great place very accomodating lovely food and drink selection gem of a place

All very good like qny good venue a bit bigger carpark would be brilliant as the Cowshed is so very popular

Not great to be given a table in a condensation filled conservatory against a door that was constantly being left open on a cold day, drinks and food brought out for everyone at the table at different times and £5 for a toasted teacake is an absolute joke. Don’t bother.