The Jolly Fat Chef in Derbyshire Dales

Before coming home from a short stay in Bakewell we called into the Jolly Fat Chef for a coffee. Lovely coutyard setting and nice coffees. Thank you.

Called in on an afternoon out to Bakewell and was drawn in by the sign on a nearby corner stating Gluten Free cakes (I’ve celiac) and thought it was a lovely place. We sat in the oh so cute courtyard and both ordered panini (gf for me). Whilst waiting I overheard the waitress giving a list of cakes & cheesecakes available to the people on the next larger table (I assumed if I asked I’d be told maybe one or two might be gf) but she explained they were ALL gf as the owner has celiac. After a delicious gf panini I ordered a gf blonde which was the best gf blonde I’ve ever had & we’ll definitely be making this our go-to place for lunch in Bakewell!

The Panini here were really good and the pretty courtyard outside was a lovely spot to spend some time. Thank you very much, recommended X

Wonderful food, service and setting. We came in for a family Sunday brunch with the dog and the whole experience was outstanding. My two children who are picky eaters found something they wanted to eat, praised the food and enjoyed eating their breakfast! We will be back next time we are in the area.

The food is delicious and I will be back and staff is fantastic and I also recommend that do children menu and I do recommend this place