The Lime Lounge in Derbyshire Dales - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Pop being served in cans is a no no for me. Poor presentation and the side salad was very poor (nothing like the photos!!) Over priced and not that much choice (had run out of bacon, eggs, various other things). The panini was nice but not worth anywhere near the £6 price tag. And a waitress with a "piss off" tattoo on her arm?? Really??? I'm not averse to tattoos, have a couple myself but if it's something like that, cover it up when working!!! Won't be returning.

the food is ok, but the ventilation is way too terrible - our clothes and faces were covered with the smell of oil and smoke when we came out, I tried using fresheners but didn't work so I had to wash all of our waterproof jackets straight away in order to get rid off the unpleasant smell.

Stopped off here with my wife for a quick bite to eat and a drink.The first thing we noticed is how lovely the staff were. Putting out extra seating for my pregnant wife, bringing out water and treats for the pooch.The food was lovely, well priced and ready quickly (but not so quick it makes you think it's frozen)We'll definitely be back here the next time we're in Bakewell

Near the river car park, we stopped for great coffee and almond scones. A first for us, but they were great.

Popped in today for a coffee and a "bun". Had delicious carrot cake and cherry and almond scone. Staff very friendly and definitely a covid-secure cafe. Bacon baps looked amazing and will try next time we come to Bakewell. Thank you.

Felt really safe here, staff lovely and take great care to protect us all. Had fab gluten free bacon sandwich and couldn’t resist the gluten free carrot cake too :)

An excellent choice for our first Bakewell Pudding experience. They were delicious, oozing with jam and lovely crispy pastry, which was not at all greasy, washed down with a perfect cup of tea. Everything was served promptly and all Covid measures were in place. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.Later, we purchased puddings from one of the well known shops, these ended up in the bin, nothing like as good, so we wished we’d asked for take away from here.

We stayed in Bakewell and visited here for breakfast. We had bacon and sausage muffins and they were the best we have EVER had. We have gone back twice since just to visit here for the food. Highly recommend this lovely cafe.

Popped here on our last day in Bakewell for a quick bite for breakfast after being disappointed elsewhere. Ordered 2 cappuccinos, a bacon sandwich and a sausage sandwich Arrived quickly, great quality Thank you

lovely staff looked after us, love cappuccino staff asked what type of cup you wanted your drink in i like a proper cup and saucer with a biscuit on the side ,place was nice and clean we sat outside

Decided to have breakfast here before embarking on our day out walking and I’m so glad we did.I had a bacon bun and it was huge. There was so much bacon and it was perfectly cooked, nice and crispy.Great service with a smile.We would certainly be back if we are ever in Bakewell again.

very busy the staff were helpful and kept busy we stopped for coffee and cake we sat at the outside tables there were blankets on the chairs if you needed them but with covid I doubt people used them but the thought was there

Great food! Lovely lunch spot with the kindest hosts, felt so welcomed and looked after. Will be sure to come again.

Very nice breakfast. Full English and Bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese. Would definitely recommend and go again. Friendly staff with a relaxed but safe approach in these crazy times.

Had a great coffee here, spent £10 on three drinks so not cheap. First downside was they’re not adhering to covid regulations in terms of staff wearing face masks, seats not being suitable distanced etc. Anyway, we were about to leave as we waiting for our friend to return from the toilet and the older male employee came over and passive aggressively said ‘you’ve been here a while we’re turning people away’ We were sat by the door, no one was being turned away and there was a spare table next to us.... I suggest you read up on the covid rules for hospitality and then focus on your manners

Went here last week. Strange atmosphere. Felt like we were interrupting something. Ordered food but it was only when we'd sat down that I realised there wasn't a mask, no social distancing signs/indicators and not one bottle of hand sanitiser to be found. Food was OK - expensive for what you got. Not horrible but wouldn't return.

Came into the cafe today wanting to have something to eat with my friend. The atmosphere of the cafe is nice and average. However it’s not the cleanest. As I walked in I saw dirty cups on nearly most tables which didn’t have any customers sat on. I think while COVID 19 is happing places should look cleaner than usual. I went and ordered by nice staff very polite and welcoming. Me and my friend both ordered a bacon sandwich. The sandwich was good for its price but I do have to say the bacon was to crunchy for me and my friends liking. It came with to much of a big portion. However the experience was average.

Ideally located in bakewell. Cafe was doing takeaway only due to the ongoing covid 19 pandemic. Prices average for location. Lovely coffee and tasty millionaires shortbread. Ideal for a refreshment stop.

Visited for lunch. Both had coffee and quiche. The coffee was good but could have been stronger.... appeared very milky for a cappuccino. But coffee otherwise okay. Quiche we had was bacon and cheese. Several quiches were available. Served with side salad and griddled potatoes. Cost for us both was around £19.

My last review quite some time ago was not so hot and neither were the drinks. However what a reversal. Lovely visit today for breakfast. It could not be faulted. The breakfast was served on hot plates with well cooked quality produce.The access is good and all the facilities are excellent. A very much enjoyed visit.

As a reply to a review by Lucyloo1000, with all respect, with being a regular myself, you might have misunderstood or misread the situation between the owners and the staff (on what was one of the busiest days of the year for the cafe). Not only do they never shout at their staff, but in all likelyhood what you experienced was most likely meant in jest. The owners do nothing but support and take care of their staff (and guests) above and beyond, it's such a wonderful family built environment to visit. I am sorry you didn't fully enjoy your visit, but i feel you shouldn't speak for others in this matter as regulars know we and everyone in the cafe are treated with the upmost respect and understanding.As a side note, best coffee in Bakewell, unique blend sold nowhere else in the area, and the scones are to die for. 10/10 for me.

Went here on boxing day with some friends for a coffee and cake, which was fine, but the experience was ruined when a woman, who we assumed was the owner, constantly yelled and had a go at the counter staff, the other customers were equally horrified by this and one regular said that this was not unusual behaviour for her, i feel sorry for the employees and would not return.

We have visited The Lime Lounge lots of times (virtually every time we come to Bakewell) and we have never been disappointed. Today we had a range of coffees, teas, cakes and hot meals - the sausage melt ciabatta and the fishcakes were especially good. The coffee is great but what really makes this place stand out from the rest, is the excellent staff - staff who look genuinely pleased to be there and are so happy to help (such as extending one of the tables to make extra room for us to accommodate our little one in a highchair). I can't recommend highly enough!

Came here after a previous poor breakfast at a local hotel where we were staying. What a difference - great friendly service, and both a veggie and vegan option. Food was of good quality - wished we'd have skipped hotel breakfast the day before too!

After a walk that was much longer than initially planned, we decided to call in to the first café we came across in Bakewell, and this – just over the bridge – was it. It was a little past peak lunch time, and we found a table seat easily.We both chose items from the vegan menu, primarily because we hadn’t spotted the “standard” menu options from a blackboard slightly out of sight away from our table. But no matter, the vegetable casserole and the butternut squash Wellington were both very good. One minor point: we asked for tap water, and were each given only a small glass, which later we asked to be refilled. We had to ask if a jug of water could be provided, which it duly was … it would have been better if a jug had been provided as a matter of course. Still, we enjoyed the food and the ambience, and are very likely to return on future visits to Bakewell.

Called for coffee on a very wet day. The warm welcome was lovely and we felt valued.We simply had coffee. The waitress is to be congratulated as is the male barista. What a sumptuous coffee.The ambience is to be admired and we shall return again.

Just over the bridge from the car park as you enter Bakewell, this smart cafe, with squashy sofas, wooden tables and window seats looking out on the town, has a welcoming friendly buzz about it. We've been a few times now and The Lime Lounge has now become the first port of call on our arrival in Bakewell. The food and service are consistently good here; lovely hearty breakfasts, an interesting blackboard menu including some nice vegetarian options, excellent choice of well-made cakes and scones - can't fault anything!

Pleasant café close to the River bridge. Limited choice of food but nicely served. Prices similar to other places in Bakewell.

I have to say this is one of the best places we have been in upto now food in Bakewell it was great value for money nice relaxing and nice staff , I would recommend this place to anyone who is visiting Bakewell.

Before heading off to the Lake Districts we stopped here for breakfast after staying in a local hotel. The food was fine, not special, but okay to set us up for the journey ahead. I had scrambled eggs and beans - just the sort you would do at home, and my husband had a sausage sandwich. Both okay. Staff were very friendly and cleared tables really quickly so kept nice and clean.

Visited here with my partner and 9 month old daughter. Good basic menu with a small range of 'Specials' too; my partner really enjoyed the vegetable casserole today. I liked the coffee blend. Prices seemed really reasonable compared to the pubs nearby - two mains and two hot drinks came to about £18. Cakes looked excellent too!

Best Flat White ever, Rocky Road pretty good too to go with it. Sat outside in sun and showers, great service with a smile, reasonable prices and gluten free options.

Every time we visit Bakewell we go to the Limes.

Super service, squashy sofas, magazines, table service..... and there's more. The food is freshly made, as are the beverages, and the portions are herculean. It is truly an oasis of excellence on all fronts. I had a cheese and onion soft baguette, my friend a tuna and mayo soft baguette. We almost came to blows over who had ordered what, as, frankly, I wanted both! I ended the impasse by sticking to my own order and it was probably one of the best I have ever had. It sat there on the plate (looking very large) and just like a perfectly ordinary (but large!) cheese and onion baguette. But it wasn't at all ordinary. I was so taken with it I approached the counter staff afterwards to ask what cheese they had used - suspecting it was a 'local' number! No, apparently not. Perfectly ordinary Cheddar. Well, I begged to differ on the 'ordinary', and the young man added that 'of course, we also sprinkle all our food with a good helping of love'. I adored the speedy riposte and made my farewell by stating that I was now sure they also served 'bull'. They loved it, We'll be back!

Looking for breakfast options we came across this little gem. Good selection of breakfast options and great coffee. We had a bacon baguette and a bagel with bacon. Not disappointed with the portion size and quality and quantity of food. Great customer service. Would recommend

Having just looked at a menu from a nearby pub of £17 for a chickpea curry, we we super pleased to find great value veggie options here. I'm not veggie, but my 13ry old dining companion is,so I usually ditch the meat when eating with her. The Butternut squash Wellington was top nosh, and less than £8! Lovely staff. Well done.

We'd accidentally chosen Bakewell on its busiest day of the year to visit (school holidays, sunny weather, the Peakender Festival etc etc) so had all but abandoned the chances of finding somewhere speedy to eat and drink (we were on a strict timetables).

when visiting the lovely town of Bakewell we went into a local coffee shop /cafe , ideally set on the corner of the road so you can do some people watching whilst enjoying something to eat and drink , we had tea and coffee and a cheeky clotted cream scone with jam and it was so so good , i also noticed other dishes coming out to customers, sausage sandwiches and also bacon sandwiches and they was huge , the prices are excellent so all in all the lime lounge ticked all the right boxes for us

Popped in today, we ordered a flat white and tea. Great they serve lacto free soya milk and have gluten free bars.

Having been very disappointed in a couple of coffee shops in Bakewell (very poor service), it was a real treat to discover the Lime Lounge Coffee house. All the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and offered great customer care. And the food was great too! Highly recommended.

Nice coffee shop with comfortable seating. Good breakfasts and a surprisingly good range of gluten free cakes.

We always seem to gravitate to the Lime Lounge Coffee House whenever we're in town at lunch time. Their specials are tasty and not the usual run of the mill food and there's always a vegetarian option. The butternut squash Wellington with side salad is a favourite but there's plenty of other choice and their breakfasts are very good too. Staff are always efficient and friendly. The only room for improvement is the quality of the tea which is not good. A case for Yorkshire Tea perhaps.

Excellent place to stop and have a bite to eat. Welcoming staff. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Lovely food. Would recommend, highly.

Just called in for hot drinks latte and Hot Chocolate which were very good. Sat at the window and watched the passers by, nice relaxed place

Lovely cosy cafe,very friendly and attentive staff,good variety of food and drink offered, would reccomend,we had coffee and warm scones ,although it was busy service was very polite and quick, will call again.

Popped in here today and we were not disappointed.

Stopped here for a light lunch. Reasonably priced and excellent quality food is served. My salmon salad was incredibly fresh - the salmon had been freshly cooked to perfection and of a decent size! My husband's panini was "very good" (his words!). Very efficient staff help to set this apart too. We were having cake later with friends, but these looked good enough to warrant a return visit.

We visited on a Wednesday afternoon and were pleased to see Lime Lounge still had a good range of cakes available - just as much choice as at a weekend. The panini (especially the sausage melt) and cakes are always very tasty and and the coffee is of a good quality.

Stopped here for coffee and cake. The place was buzzing, with a lovely atmosphere and welcoming staff and owner. We were quickly greeted and seated once someone else left. Only had coffee and cakes, but they were reasonable portions and good hot drinks. Reasonable prices too. Would recommend.

Lovely little coffee house that thankfully opens for breakfast unlike most of the bars and cafes in bakewell. Good selection of early morning meals and owners warm and friendly. If you have ur 4 legged friend with u they r welcome but only outside. 😊😊😊

Called in today and managed to find a couple of seats on a Bank Holiday Monday. Excellent ham sandwich with salad and cream tea for my wife. Excellent food and definitely worth a visit

We arrived in Bakewell having saved some space for a nice tea and to try the legendary Bakewell pudding. All the cafes etc closed at 4 and the one that didn't we'd read mediocre reviews about and they were proven correct!

We stopped for a coffee and tea cake and asked for 2 sausages for our dog.Coffee and tea cake hot and delicious and the sausages had been cut up. What more can you ask !!

We went in here for a quick lunch it was very busy but the service was very polite and very quick considering the number of people who were being served. The bacon baguettes were very nice, the bacon was lovely and crispy just how I like it, and the coffee very good, and not over expensive, worth a visit

Having visited this cafe previously, we decided to nip in for a coffee. Being a group of 6 ladies we found a table in the corner and grabbed a couple of extra spare chairs which we moved to one side of the table, only to be told off quite abruptly by a member of staff advising that we couldn’t block a wheelchair access route. We were a bit taken about by the bluntness but understood so moved to another table in another corner of the restaurant. The couple on the next table offered us their small spare chairs which we put under the end of our table- not blocking anyone’s access. Suddenly a young waitress appeared shouting to staff - move these Bloody chairs its dangerous’! Looking at us and muttering “bloody hell”! We then got another ‘telling off’ from the staff, at which point the couple near us left saying we could use their table for 2 of our party. Had we not already ordered our coffees we would have walked straight out. I have never encountered such rudeness from a member of staff anywhere- not how you treat paying customers. No apology from the manager either. Unfortunately will not be returning!

Just stopped in for a quick soup for lunch on a rainy day. Mushroom soup clearly homemade and tasty with good bread. Service quick. Staff efficient and generally friendly. Recommend.

We visited the cafe today with our dogs. I can only speak highly of the staff. They were very welcoming, service was great and they were amazingly friendly towards our dogs. If anyone is visiting Bakewell, The Lime Cafe is a must visit.

Literally sitting in the cafe now.....yum! Just had a lovely hot panini and now eating a massive chunk of millionaire shortbread!

The Lime Lounge always impresses. Well located near the bridge and the team are always welcoming. Great choices of drinks and food with a good choice of specials. There is a lively ambience. Most excellent Coffee and Toast and marmalade.

This place serves the best scones in the area,we had the cherry and almond,served warm with a pot of tea.A great way to spend a Saturday morning.We always head for this place whenever we can,love it!

First time in here, lovely seating. Hubby ordered at the bar, they were really fast delivering our drinks to the table, well presented, good staff . Will come again.

I went over to the counter and the first thing that caught my eye was the range of big, delicious cakes! The slice size you get is massive and if you don’t finish your cake in the cafe, you can take it with you! The service is also very good and all of the staff are very friendly!

Really good coffee. Bright and tasteful decor. Not too expensive considering it's in the heart of a tourist destination.

We had a pit stop here after a long day on our feet. The chocolate cake was moist and very good. The coffee was also excellent. It is obviously a focal point for local meetings of ladies what lunch!

My friend and I met for a coffee and a chat - as usual the service was top-notch, as was the coffee and 'eats' offerings. A fine variety of seating offerings - if you want to 'people watch' there are high chairs and counters overlooking the busy Bridge and it's Street. Or you can sit at various sized tables further inside, or, you can, literally, absolutely become enveloped by some hugely squashy and cozy settees! A great place for many reasons.

Went with the Mrs and my brother and his gf, and we had a lovely time. The lasagne was perfectly cooked, and the cakes were very tasty. I've been told that the hot chocolate and the coffee were "amazing", so there :D

First time visiting this cafe even though we had been going to Bakewell for years, our daughter recommended it.

This morning myself and my partner came to bakewell to meet up with the British legion riders. We came for our breakfast and take away cobs. The welcome was warm friendly and the breakfast to die for. So nice to have a hot breakfast served on a hot plate definitely will come back again. Well done guys you have a great team and business. If we don’t get over before Christmas. Have a good one and hope that we will see you in the new year

First of all after reading some of the reviews where someone said they would rather be somewhere else and when in Bakewell do they want to sit in a café, I have to wonder why they went into the Lime Lounge and why they stayed in it if they know of other nicer places?! I went in really to try it and am so glad I did. It is airy and clean, has a good choice of food and beverages and the staff we came across were very efficient and pleasant. When a table was vacated the staff immediately cleared and cleaned it. When they brought me a second drink, they cleared away the pots from the first one. The toilet is spacious and clean!!

Visited the lime lounge today with my family. We sat and ordered at the counter where we were served by friendly people who brought our order to us promptly. Whilst sat enjoying our drinks an incredibly rude woman stormed in to the cafe, loudly demanded we moved our pram, which was in no ones way (before dragging it to where she wanted it herself running over my sisters foot) told us we shouldn’t have moved a chair from a different table which was not being used by the occupants of said table!! Because it was blocking wheelchair access to the toilet (ironically where the chair was subsequently moved to made it more difficult to access the toilet for the invisible wheelchair that was no where to be seen) before insulting her staff because they had failed to reprimand us for moving an unused chair! The awful thing is that if she was in any way nice about the situation and politely asked us to move we would have and of course if a wheelchair user was in the building and needed access I would always be the first person to help! But the horrible rude woman has lost mine and my families service, as well as the surrounding tables who were equally horrified by her outburst!

We chose to eat breakfast here mainly because of their 'No dogs' policy. Loved the decor and the chilled out atmosphere. One of us had a bacon roll which was enormous and very tasty. I just had toast and marmalade - it was ok but would have preferred crusty bread instead of ordinary sliced bread. However, this was just a picky thing - the coffee was gorgeous and I had seconds. Would recommend and well done keeping it dog-free!

Nice coffee, ‘Heavenly’ I think, but not as nice as Riccis. Food not bad, but somehow I’d rather be somewhere else. Is it me? Not a critism, just when I’m In Bakewell do I really want to be in a cafe?

Popped in here with the family for a quick coffee and cake and we were delighted with our choice. On entering we were greeted by a stylish, clean, uncluttered and homely space. The staff were all smiles and very helpful clarifying our dietary requirements and showing us the ample choices even for a lactose intolerant person like me. The service was fantastic with the cakes brought to us by another server who was polite, professional and pleasant. Could not recommend enough, should be in the top ten!

We had afternoon cuppa and cake before the 4pm closure, which is common in Bakewell. There was a great choice of cake or tray bakes,but not overwhelming. And a good selection of drinks to wash it down with.

Good food and great friendly service. Fantastic roasted red pepper soup and lovely warming hot chocolate.

Busy cafe on the main road through Bakewell with views of the old bridge and the old buildings on the street. The food we had was paninis and they were very tasty. All the tables were taken, but we managed to get tall seats at the window bar table.

Popped in for brunch snack and drinks! Lovely bacon bap and latte , lovely friedly staff and nice environment. Would definitely come back.

This was a lovely coffee shop near the bridge in Bakewell. The coffee was excellent and there was a good choice. My husband and I also had a sausage and bacon bap which was very tasty. The staff were very friendly and helpful

A lovely atmosphere, very friendly and accommodating service. We visited three times whilst on holiday once walking and twice cycling, each time they offered to fill our water bottles - even when it looked like we weren't staying for food. The lunches, coffee and cake were lovely.

Called in for a bite to eat and a drink, it really makes a change to go in a place in a tourist area and NOT get ripped off. Nice food pleasant staff, reasonable prices what's not to like about this place would recommend it to anyone visiting Bakewell.

Went here for brunch and was pleased to find a great selection of gluten free options. I had the full English which was tasty and filling. Staff were attentive and the cafe is really quirky inside and also has plenty of outdoor seating

We had two visits to the Lime Lounge and on both occasions it was busy. It looks inviting from the outside and this is matched by the warm welcome inside. We only had coffee, tea and tea cakes, so cannot comment further on the food, but service was prompt. My only personal preference is to avoid the metal tea pots on tables, and prefer crock. They just look better alongside the white cup and saucer and milk jug. But that is only me being fussy because the tea was great. Good to see a changing mat available for babies in the toilet area, and the toy box in the corner shows that this place welcomes children. We will come back on our next visit.

Having been disapointed elsewhere in town, we came across The Lime Lounge Coffee House in Bakewell by accident.

After a having a walk around Bakewell we called into this cafe for some lunch, every member of staff was friendly and helpful, food very good and a lovely cuppa too. Next time we visit Bakewell we will eat here again

Liked everything about this place.The coffee was one of the nicest I've had for a long time.The cakes looked amazing.The staff were lovely.nicely presented place.would like to have sampled some good but too early in the morning.

The Lime Lounge is located only a couple of minutes walk from the town centre, with lots of car parking close by.

Visited mid-morning for coffee, busy but not crowded and staff very pleasant and welcoming. Would certainly go back.

We visited this cafe after a wonder around Bakewell and all the staff were very happy and chatty which made it even nicer. I had a ham and cheese panini which was lovely, proper cooked ham and thick melted cheese. My husband had a chicken tikka baguette and noted how nice and fresh the bread was. The cakes looked delicious but we were just too full! Lovely cafe in the heart of Bakewell.

We cam here three times during our stay in Bakewell as we felt it was the best cafe in the town. Breakfast options are good. We were particularly impressed with their more unusual and interesting cake options.

We had breakfast here whilst staying at the Castle Inn as they had no facilites for breakfast (temporary situation) and had arranged for guests to eat here. There is a good choice and everything was served piping hot by friendly staff.

Always a good coffee and bacon roll scrumptious. Surroundings are pleasant and venue suitable for people watching.

We popped in for a drink and a snack. The god was very good and the staff really friendly. The place was clean and had complimentary newspapers. Above all they played good music - well, to my taste anyway. Worth a visit.

We have been travelling for 8 weeks and had almost given up on getting a good 'large flat white'. For some unfathomable reason the UK has decided that flat whites can't be large! But in lovely Bakewell the friendly staff at this cafe make an excellent large flat white with one of the best ever designs. It is somewhat pathetic to be wanting a large flat white so much. Perhaps it's a kiwi/Aus thing. Great good too.

Although the person who made my coffee said they were not barista trained the flat white I had was particularly good and authentic. Many places in England that advertise a flat white do not really seem to understand what a flat white should be like. Among the best flat whites I have had.

Been here several times, love the oatcakes! Big portions. Lovely vanilla latte. Really nice place for lunch.

Lovely welcoming staff. Amazing lunch choices (sweet or savoury) and good gluten free options too. The tables are not too close together so one can talk without being overheard. I have family who went for breakfast and stayed for lunch and dinner.

We visited here 31st May after walking past. We were going to go into a pub but decided that this place looked very inviting from across the street.

This place was recommended by a local shop keeper and we were so pleased with it, we went back to tell him how much we had enjoyed it. Loved the layout of the cafe, thoroughly enjoyed our lunch although I couldn't eat 2 stuffed oat cakes. Owner was very chatty and welcoming.

We had a very pleasant time sitting here having a very welcome coffee. The time was not right for food but everything looks lovely. Very pleasant staff who did not make us feel hurried at all. Will definitely call in again. This place was recommended to us by a friend.

Stumbled upon this coffee shop in Bakewell and can’t praise their service and food enough. We had the cooked breakfast on 4 separate occasions during our 2 week holiday. Portions are huge and absolutely delicious - certainly set us up for a days walking.