The Little Shed in Derbyshire Dales

I found the whole experience at this cafe very disappointing...very bad and rude service. It took almost an hour to get our mushrooms on toast! The place was not over busy either. We had to wait to be seated and then not even informed that we had to go up and order our own food...to then be told rudely that we were told to go up ourselves. We were told that full English breakfast was over at 11.30 but then another customer came in later than us and was served a full English! I asked them why this was and I was told it was one of the staff members husband...outrageous!

Random / unplanned visit while passing through. Lovely little coffee shop with friendly staff, lovely coffee and very nice food (I only had a pain au chocolate which was warmed up - which is something chain coffee shops will hardly ever propose / do). Great job and good luck (not that you need it - you’re smashing it!)

I had the most lovely birthday afternoon tea with my Mum & sister in Ashbourne as a halfway point between Macclesfield & Derby. The café is beautifully decorated, the staff are incredibly helpful & friendly, & the food is great, with delicious sandwiches & homemade cakes & scones! I would definitely recommend & will absolutely be visiting again!

Stopped here to grab some breakfast and it was a lovely experience. The cafe was well decorated and cozy. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Good selection of breakfast options from various toasts to waffles. The coffee was top notch as well and the food tasted as good as it looks. Would recommend trying the waffles with bacon. Will definitely visit again when possible. Free street parking available up to an hour.

My wife and I had a lovely lunch at The Little Shed during a holiday to the Peak District. We shared the ploughman’s platter, which was very generous and beautifully presented. Everything on the board was yummy, especially the Black Bomber cheese, pork pie and chutney. The soft drinks were also very nice, and service was efficient. Highly recommended.

I visited the cafe with my son and when my food arrived I realised they had put bacon in my toastie. I made a member of staff aware of this and she said they would change it. She later came over to my table and told me that they usually would charge customers again, and I stated well I didn't order this. Bacon would never roll out my mouth because I don't eat it. I thought that was extremely rude! My toddler had finished and my toastie hadn't arrived, I got ready to leave and told them not to worry about replacing it. They insisted I took in a take away box which i just chucked. Little tip, make sure they repeat your order or you'll be paying twice! We won't be returning which is a shame!

Mushroom fricassee and fried egg. Great coffee. Need to go back to try the cake as they looked amazing.

Santa was good to us... he left a LITTLE SHED voucher at Xmas decided to have breakfast in Ashbourne.... not to be disappointed served by 2 lovely waitresses previously had 2 eggs with my large breakfast... menu changed ? also different supplier ???

Tried porridge and gluten free toast. My wife had the veggie breakfast. Both really happy and will be back 😃

Called in today for coffee and cake. What a great find. Nice atmosphere, staff welcoming ,cake good quality and nicely presented. Noticed some tables reserved so guess if you’re planning a meal it may be wise to book as this place seems popular.Will visit again when in Ashbourne.

Delicious toastie and lovely loose leaf tea.

Just popped in for coffee, excellent atmosphere, very good value for money and extremely friendly staff

Amazing find! First visit to The Little Shed at the weekend - it won’t be our last! It was extremely busy and the atmosphere was great. Staff were welcoming and helpful. I have a food intolerance and the manager kindly spent time advising me with regard to what dishes were suitable for me. She even brought out a trolley full of toys and colouring pages to keep my little boy entertained! Best coffee we’ve had for a while and the food was absolutely delicious with generous portions too. Can’t wait to come back to try their Afternoon Tea which looked amazing! Thank you The Little Shed!

My partner and I popped into the café on Wednesday, and I just had to share how great our experience was! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the cozy vibe and festive decorations that totally got us in the holiday spirit. The two young ladies, Jamie and Imogen, were amazing at handling the busy café. Even with the hustle and bustle, they took the time to patiently answer all my questions and made sure we were well taken care of. Their friendly smiles and warm attitudes really added to the welcoming atmosphere of the place. Our food and drinks came out quickly, and I have to say, that coffee is hands down the best I've ever had! It paired perfectly with the delicious food we enjoyed. All in all, I’m definitely going to be back!

Nice coffee but quiche was over cooked. Only 2 people and quite busy. Need another waitress/waiter.

Popped in for lunch today, what a lovely place. Everything spotless with smiling and welcoming waitresses, Food absolutely delicious, Toastie with ham, roasted mushrooms, onion chutney and cheddar cheese, mixed salad and crisps, highly recommended. First time here but definitely not the last.

Me and my partner Pete went in Sunday 17th November 2024 for a full English Breakfast it was absolutely beautiful best in a very long while. Staff were very pleasant and checked to make sure everything was alright with our meal. Lovely friendly atmosphere and decor was very very clean and well presented. Such a lovely wide selection of foods and patisserie’s Thankyou.

I nipped in with the walking group. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. They sorted us a table by moving some tables and chairs so we could all sit together. The cheese scone I had was delicious and the coffee was lovely. The other members of the group enjoyed their food and drinks too.

The most special breakfast you could wish for The place absolutely full... speaks volumes for visitors Always on our return to places

Lovely friendly staff great food

We booked an afternoon tea here and really enjoyed it. The staff were very attentive, thoughtful and friendly. We were asked about dietary requirements on booking in advance on the phone and the staff were already up to speed having read the booking notes on our arrival, immediately running though the menu highlighting what was suitable for a member of our party (ordering off the main menu) who had a nut allergy. Dog's are not allowed inside but are welcome outside. The afternoon tea was delicious with a good selection of sandwiches and cakes. We ended up taking a few of the cakes home!

Gorgeous place with delicious food and great service. We had the English Breakfast and the quality of the food was amazing. Highly recommend.

Delicious food, very clean and friendly, pleasant atmosphere. The menu has some unusual items which are a taste explosion, in particular, Lebanese flatbread with a selection of accompaniments and a gorgeous goats cheese salad bursting with flavour.

Fantastic food at reasonable prices. We had one child with a peanut allergy and other children with fussy appetites and everyone was catered for superbly.

Disappointed. Short staffed. We waited 20 minutes to be seated - staff ignored us for that whole duration waiting by the “wait to be seated sign”, waited another 20 minutes for a glass of orange juice, then a further 18 minutes for my oats and fruit bowl. Almost an hour to get a seat and an orange juice in total without food included. Large amount of tables were covered in dirty plates. The menus are a mess and need replacing and the signage for the toilets is nonexistent. I’d of given it 1 star but the food bumped it up to 2.

Arrived Sunday after 2pm so missed lunch but had delightful home made cheese scone and cake. Decor is lovely and light and cheery

Afternoon tea at The Little Shed in Ashbourne. Establishment and Ambience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Oh my goodness, what an adorable bijou establishment. Level of Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It’s a cafe not a 5 star hotel, so of course you take that into consideration. One of our servers asked if it was a special occasion today and then asked if she could take a photo of us, which I thought was very nice. The only little thing was it would have been nice if someone stopped at the table to check if we needed anything, but they didn’t which meant I had to leave the table to get a clean plate. They very kindly brought over the clean plates but the dirty plates were not taken away so we simply placed them onto the table next to us. Little chat with us again as we paid, lovely friendly staff. Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Let’s start with the sandwiches. Very fresh and nice tasty fillings, they were on the wholesome side, rather than dainty, which went down very well with my husband. I did feel the scones let down the afternoon tea slightly. Not really what I think of as a scone, they were on the flat side and a very usual texture, didn’t love these at all. The cakes were nice, but way, way, way too sweet for me and I’m usually a huge sugar fan! Tea and Tea Ware ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Firstly the tea was loose leaf which was a lovely bonus, unfortunately I forgot to ask what brand they used. The Earl grey was a little on the mild side but that may make it more suitable for the masses. The tea ware wasn’t made of china but it was very pretty. Value for money ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ At £19.95 the afternoon tea for a cafe was what you would expect to pay in this area especially considering the amount of local establishments offering an afternoon tea. The only negative I thought was how it was a minimum of 2 people. Such a shame for all those single diners out there. Vegan afternoon tea available. Overall Score ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great place to stop off for a bite. The Lebanese flatbread with Halloumi was amazing and certainly worth trying! Tasted delicious and the sauces drizzled on top accompanied the dish perfectly. It does get busy but the food does come out reasonably efficiently.

Busy place so get there early, lots of great options, food was great - beautiful cafe decor

Selection of food is good but i was served mouldy toast. When I complained, I was informed by staff that the chef had said 'the bread is in date and shouldn't be mouldy.' It was. Really poor. I am updating this review after comment made by owner: we were certainly NOT offered a full refund nor complimentary drinks after we reported the mould on the bread. I do, however, appreciate your apology as this seems to be an isolated issue and are happy you are making measures to prevent this from happening again.

Just discovered the The Little Shed,Ashbourne and what a delight it was. Fantastic food and amazing portions,with the ham toastie and waffles with yoghurt and compote to die for. Don’t think I’ll have to eat now for the rest of the day. Seek it out, it’ll be worth it!!

I had one of the best meals I've ever had, it was the chicken Buddha bowl ( amazing) Can't wait to go back again. Highly recommend 👌

Lovely place, great cakes and excellent coffee! A much needed break on our ride through.

Cosy café with a warm atmosphere, very friendly staff and fabulous afternoon tea.

Lovely little cafe. Popped in, served quickly, friendly staff. Had some quality coffee, lunch and cake. Would definitely return.

I can't praise The Little Shed enough for how great my experience there was today. I went in with my 7 year old daughter and my one year old son and as anybody with young children know, it can be quite stressful to eat out. Not in this case. The staff went above and beyond. Making sure I had a space for my pushchair, keeping my children entertained, providing colouring, blocks and toys for them to play with whilst they waited. They were so attentive to their needs, making my visit so enjoyable and stress free. The food was amazing also! So tasty. I can't recommend enough!

We have just eaten lunch at this delightful little place. Very busy but able to squeeze us in. The lovely waitress explained that there was a wait for food, which was fine fir us. Fabulous menu, with lots of choices of goid and drinks. The first place that I've had the choice of four different types of Chai Latte 😊 Our food was delicious, I chose the Lebanese flatbread with hallumi, absolutely lovely. My hubby had a wiltshire ham, mushroom, onion and cheese toasty. He said it was great. We didn't have cakes or desserts, but they did look delicious and fresh. Loved that there was a water station where you can help yourself to fresh, cool, drinking water. The decor is beautiful, seating good, clean, and spacious restrooms too. We would definitely recommend and return when in Ashbourne again. Well done, to The Little Shed 👏

Nice scones and cake. Nice to sit outside when the weather is nice and also dog 🐕 friendly

Sheltered from sudden downpour outside this premises but it looked good several people in there but honestly cannot comment anymore

A smashing find in Ashbourne. Food service and Coffee splendid Staff friendly a lovely break from exploring

1st time here this morning. Gorgeous breakfast, welcoming staff and bright & clean premises. We will visit again.

Great quality food well presented in a great venue. Lovely staff

Four of us stopped here for a spot of brunch , it was very busy when we arrived with what looked like maybe a hen/birthday party and the girl seated us even though we hadn't booked. We were told there would be quite a wait, but didn't really feel much of a wait, considering the amount of people. The bacon/sausage sandwiches were very high quality, the coffee was top-notch and the service friendly and attentive. Couldn't fault it and I took with me a piece of Snickers Brownie for later 😉

It was cold in the coffee shop. And the coffee was average. Not as nice as John preston's coffee shop.

My wife and I called in for lunch and we both enjoyed the food we had and the atmosphere of the cafe. The staff were great and made us feel very welcome. Overall a very pleasant experience, we will be back

Went with the family fantastic veggie and vegan options. Very lovely staff, fantastic atmosphere and beautiful interior.

Really nice cafe! Would highly recommend the breakfast waffles and milkshakes. If you’re in Ashbourne, this is a must visit!

Excellent cafe, went for breakfast and the mushrooms were excellent! Would definitely visit again and recommend

Called in today with family, with intention to have lunch, after viewing the menu and the extortionate prices! We all decided not too eat here! £9.95 for avocado on toast is one example!! REALLY!!! First time here & definitely won’t be back!……

Amazing afternoon tea, great staff

Very delicious and well filled Wiltshire ham, cheddar and wild mushroom toastie. Potato fried were perfectly made - crispy outer, soft inner. All tasted extremely fresh. Coffees were also great, flavourful. Relaxing ambience with oldies playing in the background, unique wooden decor with a light and airy feel inside, chairs very light so easy to move. Cakes also buttery and excellent, had the Berry and Vic Sponge.

Me and my Daughter had Afternoon tea for Mothers day The food was Delicious freshly made enjoyed every bite The staff were realy friendly and helpful Would definitely recommend

If I could give the service 10 stars I would. Nothing was too much trouble, they even made my mum a bespoke salad when we took her for Mother's Day lunch on Saturday. Wheelchair access is amazing, it made getting my mum in and out so easy especially on a very busy day. Staff were all so welcoming and friendly. 5 stars all round.

Fantastic Cafe and great atmosphere. They have done something special for Mother's Day; brilliant, a great celebration, coffee, Prosecco and lovely food.

I'd had my dinner nearby, not realising this place does proper food. I had only a coffee and a chat with the ladies on the next table. Fast, efficient service from some great staff.

Had a fabulous prosecco afternoon tea Fresh tasty sandwiches and gorgeous cakes Lovely staff Great atmosphere thankyou🥰

Lovely service and food . We had the avacado on toast with extra bacon and waffles with Greek yoghurt and berries. Nice relaxed atmosphere, customers joining in to sing happy birthday to a little customer with her family. Would definitely recommend

Lovely cafe with with a lovely atmosphere. Great coffee, some of the tastiest toasties I've had and so good that we came back for breakfast, which was just perfect. Great service and the owner is just brilliant. Highly recommended.

Lovely place, with a nice selection of teas and a great BLT.

This place has become a real favourite of ours in Ashbourne The staff are so friendly and welcoming The atmosphere is lovely and the food is great

Great brunch, easy to book online, food was well organised for our group of 12 and served all at once.

Beautiful interior and plenty of seating. We pre booked for 4 afternoon teas. Lovely sandwiches and cakes and great value for money. Staff really friendly too. Definitely recommend and will be back.

Pleasant dining experience with the wife. The place was full, but not too crowded. Service was quick and the food lovely.

The food was top quality. Service was very good on a busy day at a busy time. Friendly and unflustered. Really enjoy a light lunch. Soup was great. Tuna sandwich marvelous. Tasty coffee and tea. Recommend.

Lovely space to have a warm welcome, good service and great food. Beautifully decorated space , tea leaves in a beautiful teapot and teacups... Food was excellent and reasonable price. Will come back here again soon.

Excellent food from a good selection. Friendly staff. Neutral decor, no music.

Lovely discovery with really nice breakfast and great service

A lovely place to stop for coffee and cake.

The best Café in Ashbourne in my opinion. This is one that even residents frequent.. so you know it's good.

Really nice food! Fast service and lovely interior

Great customer service, really lovely environment.

Great place, friendly staff and excellent food 👌

Very high quality breakfast. Lovely inside, we sat outside as we had our dog. Would highly recommend a visit.

Stopped for coffees, slow service but drinks were fine. Definitely use again, probably have something to eat.

My partner and me had the afternoon tea for two ,it was a Christmas gift that we have just got round to using , it is also the first time we have been to the little shed , the sandwiches were mouth watering as were the selection of little cakes ,our table was already set up for us when we arrived ,asi had booked two days before ,i loved the interior and the seating was really good ,lovely staff ,very obliging ,we will be happy to go back 😊

Lovely Atmosphere, and great drinks.

Excellent food. There was a really good atmosphere and decorated nicely

A very pretty place, good and well-balanced lunch, tasty hot drinks too!

Fabulous eatery in Ashbourne. Food was superb and service was quick.

I was a little disappointed with my visit here. We had quite a long wait to be seated. We ordered 3 drinks and 2 sandwiches. I was asked if I wanted any sauce on my sandwich, and I asked for ketchup. 4 drinks were delivered to our table and there was no ketchup with/on my sandwich. The 4th drink was taken back and we were given a refund. The food was marvellous but a little pricey.

Very nice for a bite to eat and a drink.

Fantastic prosecco afternoon tea. Food was amazing and staff really helpful.

Popped in here for lunch on our way through, absolute gem of a place. Coffee was amazing, food was amazing and the staff were lovely. We had takeaway but the cafe looked lovely and wouldn't hesitate to come back for their waffles!!

Lovely place, dropped in for a cup of tea and a scone, which was one of the nicest I've had.

Found as a surprise passing through Ashbourne and what a great choice. Really friendly and welcoming, super tasty food and good coffee in a lovely modern, clean and tasteful atmosphere. I'm sure we'll be back for another lunch the next time we visit Ashbourne.

As others have said its a very pleasant place, easy on the eye and food is good, if a little meaty (couldn't there be one standard vegan item on the menu?). The service though is very variable. It often seems understaffed both in numbers and experience/common sense. We had lunch there yesterday and were there getting on for two hours which I think is inexcusable (although no-one apologised). A young presumably inexperienced waitress who got things wrong, was slow and lacking in common sense. Its certainly not cheap - how about investing in staff?

Arguably, one of the best sausage sandwiches I’ve had for a while. Bacon & egg also terrific, as is the coffee to go with it. Full English on the neighbouring table looked great too. Lovely little cafe in the heart of town - highly recommended.

Great place for coffee and lunch

I enjoyed a lovely late lunch for one here recently and had a delicious bacon sandwich. The food was very tasty, and the service was friendly and efficient. It is a lovely coffee shop with a charming interior, tasty food, and a relaxed atmosphere. I would definitely dine here again.

Terrible - rude and unwelcoming. Went in to get a coffee after a meeting in town having bees persuaded by my wife to ‘support a local business’ rather than using a Starbucks or Costa. Wish I hadn’t … rude unsmiling staff member said they were full when clearly they had plenty of tables. Didn’t offer a take out. In all honestly, best avoided.

Lovely place. Simple fayre that tastes good

The blueberry scones are soo good im honestly still dreaming about them the service is really fast and everyone was very polite it was giving very relaxed lofi coffee vibes and reasonably priced in my opinion i'd definitely go again

We had a lovely afternoon tea here. Great atmosphere and welcoming & helpful staff. Thank you!

Great place with lovely home made cakes and pastries. Needed refreshments just before 4pm and so many other places closed. Made to feel very welcome. Great tasting hot chocolate.

The service was to slow. The soup was cold filled with clumps of vegetables. Just not very good.

Delicious turmeric latte and cappuccino. Best cheddar scone in England. Brilliant service.

Absolutely beautiful café. Had a Vanilla Latte and I have to say, it was the best Vanilla Latte I’ve ever had! Food was good quality and tasted great! Definitely go back.

Really nice coffee and great food (had the smashed avocado in toast). A great place for breakfast - very friendly staff who made us feel very welcome. Well worth a visit! There’s not loads of choices for veggies/vegans, but that could easily be improved with swapping out full English staples for veggie alternatives.

Very nice, sandwiches and scones were delicious, couldn't manage to eat the cakes but they gave me a box to put them in and I'm sure they will be delicious to. Staff were lovely very pleasant. Would definitely recommend it👋

Located near the high Street, ramp access shown to a table good selection of meals and cake, dietary choices available. Well worth a visit.