The Magic Sunflower in North East Derbyshire

We have recently discovered a gem of a place, tucked out of the way in Coal Aston near Dronfield. The Magic Sunflower is a plant based eatery, fronted by Julie and Mark. They are totally focussed on providing the best food with the best service and they have created a heart-warming and welcoming space. It genuinely feels that they care about each and every meal they serve. I have had a plant-based diet for over 30 years and this is the best restaurant I have eaten in. The mains are mainly salad based and there is usually a 'special', currently mac and cheese. The salads are all great, simply zinging with health. The food feels like you are nurturing and respecting your body with beautiful flavours. My partner who is vegetarian loves the tofu scramble which could be described as a plant based all day breakfast. It includes roasted mushrooms and tomatoes, garlicky spinach and small roast potatoes as well as the scrambled tofu. There are a number of bread and toast and flatbread options. The cakes are amazing and we notice that many of their customers linger for coffee and cake or take a cake home after their meal.

Love it here! Now the only fully vegan cafe close to Chesterfield. The Sunday roast was absolutely delicious, as was the takeaway blondie 🤤

Love it amazing cute little cafe. Very fresh colourful salad. Would recommend

Quick lunch break stop. Stunning food, stunning place

Superb Sunday roast - absolutely fantastic food and a great plateful for those who like a good meal on a Sunday. The vegged was cooked to perfection and we chose a nutroast - totally mouth watering - and a fake turkey. Both exceptional and with a side of cauliflower cheese this totally made our day and dining experience. Lovely coffee and service always friendly and attentive. We will remember to book the Sunday roast next time!

Can’t fault it…. A welcoming bright atmosphere. Smiling staff Mouthwatering smells from the kitchen Delicious cakes on show. Lunch was fabulous. We normally eat on a week day and enjoy a mindblowing salad but it was great to have a hot lunch on a cold day.

My first visit, after hubby visited a few weeks ago. I had the tofu scramble and he had the beetroot hummous/avo toast. Both beautifully presented and very delicious. Great vibe/music in the cafe too. So chuffed we finally found a great vegan eatery, not too far from home. Thank you guys, we’ll be back.

My first visit to The Magic Sunflower, it won't be my last! Super chilled vibe, lovely staff/owners and excellent food & drink (great portion sizes, very tasty and reasonably priced). Highly recommended.

The food here is absolutely delicious. A little gem of a place. Highly recommend

Marvellous restaurant, located in a quiet village of n the top end of Chesterfield or south Sheffield. Easy parking, right outside the place and a cosy interior. Super friendly staff and a great range of food and drink and an amazing find for vegan dining. Great cakes and clear that the owners and staff have a passion for making this place great for customers and making superb food. Will be back to try the Sunday lunches into September, but the cakes and specials superb.

Been to this restaurant many times and it never fails to deliver on the freshest, most scrumptious food ever. I can’t recommend it highly enough…my favourite place to eat♥️

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Lovely little place .but not impressed by the service. Sat over an hour before we hot our food ,which was only a sandwich and scrambled egg on toast. We asked after over an hour how much longer we would be and the girl said they had had a rush on !!! There was no one in when we arrived just one table already eating. People who had come in well after us were saved first. Very frustrating. Spoiled my birthday treat from my grandaughter.

I’m just trying the latte and it was pretty good. I’d like to try some else next time because friendly staff and lovely atmosphere makes me turn 😀

Absolutely fantastic food This place is awesome. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just had a lovely brunch with friends. Food was amazing, service was amazing, cakes were amazing. Will definitely come back.

Fantastic cafè. I will definitely go again. I had the tofu egg mayo sandwich which was delicious.💚

Our favourite local vegetarian and vegan restaurant! Absolutely stunning, fresh, tasty and beautifully presented dishes. A very welcoming and relaxing atmosphere, with great decor and positive energy. Highly recommend!

Popped in for a drink and a slice of cake. Well what can I say, nothing except AMAZING cake. So nice that me and my husband shared a third slice because we couldn’t wait to try it. Even though we don’t have lunch, the menu looks amazing and the food that came out of the kitchen whilst we were there looked fresh and plentiful. Hats off to the chef. We will certainly be back.

Quite simply THE BEST plant-based and love-filled food and service I have had the pleasure of eating and receiving This has become my regular treat place and when I move further afield I will most definitely be making regular trips back for their nourishing and vibrant offerings 💛🌻💛🌻💛🌻💛

You can't help but smile around the lovely waiter, the food is excellent and it's such a friendly welcoming place you will definitely be back once you try it.

Lovely food and atmosphere. Will definitely visit again.

Absolutely amazing food the service and atmosphere wonderful

The food is absolutely amazing the best I have tasted and the service is so friendly and good I can highly recommend this eatery even for non vegans

Wow ! Why has it taken me so long to find the Magic Sunflower ? Amazing, everything about this place is fantastic, food, service, vibe, decor, background music, we have found our go to vegan cafe x

fabulous hidden gem!! who knew the best vegan sunday lunch i have ever had all home made delicious roasted veggies soooo different from the chain pubs nothing here has ever touched a microwave casual and friendly great for coffee and cake or a meal fabulous breakfast menu chill out music friendly hosts easy to park even non vegans will be won over by the sunday dinner i gurantee!

Been wanting to visit for a while and finally got the chance to drop in on a wet Friday afternoon with my two teenage girls. What an absolute gem of a place this is. Lovely welcoming atmosphere with absolutely sublime food. It was a pleasure to watch my eldest demolish her sandwich given that she really struggles with finding food she enjoys. My own loaded avocado with tofu scramble was also incredible. Can’t wait to sample the cakes on our next visit 😍

Delicious vegan food and lovely staff! I really enjoyed the Sunday roast and will definitely be back to try more.

Had the flatbreads as takeaway- absolutely delicious! The rest of the menu looked great too, as did the dishes coming out to tables. Staff very friendly

First time here and the food setting service everything 100%. The items on the menu didn’t stand out to me so I ordered anything and so did my partner and both things that came out were so delicious we ended up sharing! Looking forward to going back and testing my tastebuds again. Also you would never know it’s entirely plant based and there was another group of people in at the same time that only realised after their meal quoting “I normally hate vegan stuff, but this was incredible we should come back”.

Great service, spotlessly clean. Lovely drinks and apple crumble cake! Enjoyed our visit, thanks.

Yet again, another visit where everyone left more than happy. I cannot say one bad thing about any of our experiences. I am the only vegan out of our friendship group, and even the meat eaters love it. The food is always so fresh, well presented and the server is always so polite and friendly . My only disappointment, no cheesecake again. That's my favourite, though all the cakes are good too.

Great breakfast and lovely staff. Cheers guys!

We really love this place! Super friendly staff and delicious food, the Sunflower Salad is incredible!!

Fabulous food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. The Sunday lunch was amazing. Looking forward to coming back again soon to try the rest of the menu as it’s all looks and sounds delicious. We couldn’t resist getting some cakes to take away.

Small but perfectly formed. A gem. The best plant based cafe for miles, Sheffield included.

Lovely food, lovely atmosphere, lovely staff. This inspirational cafe is a local treasure.

This is a very pleasant vegan cafe. I enjoyed my visit and I will certainly return. Just make sure you check the opening times because it is closed a couple of days in the week.

Absolutely delicious food, lovely atmosphere and great staff 😁 been here a few times and will be back! I'm gluten intolerant and i could eat almost everything, which is such a joy! The vegan food is fantastic and if I could eat where every day, I'd be super happy.

Super chill vibes and lovely staff member. Food was delicious and cakes were super gorjus. Love cute toilet. A magic find in this residential block..this place would not be out of place in the trendiest area of a big city. Vgang4life.

Lovely place went with my friend didn't realise it was vegan/vegetarian till we looked at the menu wasn't a problem for me as I am veggie anyway but my friend isn't we both had the flatbread with roasted pepper hummous aubergine and salad which was soooo good didn't think it could get any better then we saw the specials board with the lemon curd crumble baked cheesecake Omg!!!!!!!!!!! That took it to another level amazing 👏🏼 the staff and service was excellent too and we were asked before we ordered if we had any allergies which was good will definitely be back again and highly recommend to everyone you won't be disappointed with it well worth a visit

First time visiting here and my only regret is not coming here sooner! The flavours were unbelievable for such a simple lunch dish. Will definitely be coming back again.

Wow wow wow. First visit to the cafe today and it was lovely. We aren't vegan and my husband can be a bit sceptical about vegan food but he was blown away with the coffee and banana biscoff french toast. We visited with our young children and they adapted the menu for the children. We felt so welcome by the host and the whole place just felt lovely. We will be returning!

We love popping into the magic sunflower, so when planning our wedding we knew we would love them to make our cake. The did a wonderful job, it was beautiful and very yummy. Both flavours (chocolate fudge and biscoff) were a big hit with the guests. They were really helpful adjusting the delivery time in line with our venue. Thank you for being a part of a magical day.

Stepping into this vegan cafe was like entering a serene oasis of good vibes and delectable delights. The moment I walked through the door, I was immediately struck by the beautiful decor, which blended natural elements with modern touches. The cozy seating areas, adorned with plants and soft lighting, created a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a meal. The menu boasted an impressive array of vegan dishes, and I decided to try their vegan goat curry and my SO went to for the TLT(tofu, lettuce, and tomato) sandwich. I was intrigued to see how this classic dish would fare, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. The vegan goat curry was a revelation! The flavors were rich and aromatic, with just the right amount of spice to tantalize my taste buds. It was hearty and satisfying, with tender mock meat that closely resembled the real thing, but without any animal products. The accompanying side dishes of fluffy rice and fresh, crisp salad complemented the curry perfectly. Next up was the tlt sandwich, which was a delightful twist on the traditional BLT. The tofu was marinated and grilled to perfection, giving it a smoky and savory taste that harmonized wonderfully with the crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices. The mayo added a creamy element that tied all the flavors together, making it a mouthwatering treat. What truly set this vegan cafe apart, though, was the exceptional customer service. From the moment I walked in, the staff greeted me with genuine warmth and enthusiasm. They were knowledgeable about the menu and eager to offer recommendations, ensuring that every guest had a delightful dining experience. Their friendliness and attentiveness made me feel welcome and valued as a customer. As a whole, my visit to this vegan cafe left me with a memorable and positive impression. The combination of beautiful decor, well-seasoned and delicious food, excellent customer service, and the overall friendly atmosphere made it a standout dining destination. Whether you're a committed vegan or just curious about plant-based cuisine, this cafe is an absolute must-visit. I'll definitely be returning to savor more of their delightful offerings!

Incredible bistro nights. Some of the best vegan food in the Sheffield area and gf options

Absolutely brilliant food, really reasonably priced and a good sized menu for a relatively small cafe. Food so fresh and delicious, a very pleasant ambience and friendly staff. Truly excellent.

Small cozy place. Lovely food for vegan/vegetarian lovers. We had to drive so much to eat vegan food and then found this place based on reviews and recommendations. Totally worth it. Vegan desserts were delicious as well.

Great place lovely food really tasty and the hosts were so friendly I can't wait to go again .

Excellent little cafe, very popular,so I would advise you to book. However,we did manage to get a table early on Saturday morning. The food was delicious,very tasty,and seasoned to perfection. A great place for vegans to eat. The service was great ,and we were greeted by a really lovely chap,who made us feel very welcome. Well worth a visit,we will definitely be returning,now that we've found this little gem.

Lovely little cafe. We had the salads which were fantastic, healthy and filling at very reasonable prices. They also offer an excellent range of gluten free options. Lovely smiley helpful staff too.

Love this place, always worth the drive from Derby to visit 😊 The fact everything is vegan AND gluten free if you need it is HUGE brownie points from us. Had fab scrambled tofu and avocado toast nom nom 😋. My only complaint is too much cake choice as they were all vegan and gf!! 😍 We took the cakes home for lunch...delish!!! Love it!!! Ty Lin & Patrick xx

We pre-booked for our first visit today - our server was so polite, happy and friendly. The food was out of this world incredible! Neither of us eat vegan normally but it was some of then best food I’ve ever had - The beetroot hummus on toast was incredible. We’ll be back!

Came over from Manchester for a Sunday morning motorcycle ride and popped in here for Brunch. Nice welcome, excellent TLT, replenishing coffee. Helped me be happy vegan

Great service and delicious food

Such an amazing place. Really nice atmosphere and the food is incredible! A real gem of a place!!

Beautiful, delicious, plant based food. Equal to anywhere I’ve been and lovely staff too. A relaxed place I will keep coming back to!

The TLT sandwich is in my top 5 foods of the city! Also lovely staff, which always counts.

Our new favourite local cafe. Called in today for lunch and enjoyed this so much. Although we're not vegan, we have enjoyed the cakes from magic sunflower at local markets before and have been meaning to call in for lunch for ages. We won't be leaving it so long before we return again. Excellent value, great food, the friendliest of people, cakes 'to die for' and defo recommended.

What a gem. Fantastic coffee! Had to buy a bag! Wonderful food, friendly service and lovely cosy decor. Will definitely be back.

Lovely food. Lovely atmosphere. Food is made fresh, so there's time to chill out and catch up in-between courses. Love this place x

This is a lovely cafe. I love the way it's decorated. The staff are very friendly and the food is delicious. The food is a very reasonable price too. Best brownies I've ever had. There is also a toilet at the back just incase anyone didn't know.

Really lovely place. The people working there are so friendly and the food is AMAZING. Would highly recommend ☺️

Was really lovely to spend time meeting a friend for brunch. The tofu is really well seasoned, we shared a TLT sandwich and loaded avocado toast.

What a gem of a discovery! Wonderful Sunday lunch, lovely people! Highly recommend and will be back very soon!

Amazing cafe, amazing food & cheesecake cake to die for! Definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My daughter and I enjoyed one of the nicest lunches in a long time at The Magic Sunflower today. We had a Mediterranean salad bowl and a spicy chickpea salad bowl. Neither of us are vegan but the food was a taste sensation! The cakes and coffee were also top notch. The decor and ambience are also lovely. We will definitely be returning customers. Thank you.

A beautiful little coffee shop with great character and style. Friendly and welcoming with wonderful owners. Great coffee, will definitely go again and try the food next time.

Really relaxed atmosphere. Friendly hosts with a great choice of teas, coffees and fabulous cakes (can highly recommend the black forest baked chocolate cheesecake) Much better use of space than previous cafe and great decor. Music choice was also spot on. We're not vegan but the Sunday lunch is very tempting. Highly recommended 👍

The most amazing food I've ever eaten. Simple but beautiful. A lovely place, lovely staff, phenomenal vegan food. Would recommend to anybody visiting Sheffield to make the effort to travel a bit out of the centre for this!!

I love this place, with a lovely range of vegan stuff. Staff were friendly and efficient, and cakes were just wonderful.

What a delightful little place to visit! 😬👍 Lovely food - I had the TLT and my wife had the Mediterranean Salad. We followed with a triple chocolate brownie which, as a self proclaimed world leader in brownie expertise, I can confirm these are more than satisfactory in taste and texture 😋 Drinks were enjoyable too - the Americano with oat milk was good, though the "soup bowl" style cup with a handle small enough for just one finger was a little awkward. The OJ came with ice, not a personal preference but the juice itself tasted cheerful, but far from cheap 🥤 Highly recommend a visit, only downside is the small place doesn't seem to have a loo 😬 *Edit, I've learned they do have a loo, but it is around the back of the building 😁🚻

Popped in here to get some lunch today, very nice atmosphere and very good food. We were a bit gutted we were too early for Sunday lunch but the alternatives all sounded fantastic! We had a bit of a wait for our food but it was worth it (and the server offered us a complimentary drink) would recommend even for none vegans!

I collected a Totally Baked Vegan's treat box from here. It's a cute and cosy cafe and the service from the staff was lovely. Special mention goes to the gent (with the 'tache) who served us; he was just a really pleasant fella! The coffee from here was also very nice.

Lovely little restaurant that we found out about while we were visiting family in the area. Highly recommended.

Food was delicious...amazing little place...brilliant service!

Brilliant little vegan cafe with lovely service. One of the best meals out I've had in my 11 years of being vegan, and definitely some of the best Biscoff, Oreo and peanut brownies ever! We were there to break up a long car journey - even on a random Monday lunchtime, it was busy - clearly very popular

Hidden little gem! The service was brilliant, super friendly and welcoming! The food was amazing! My partner is a meat eater and he had the TLT sandwich, he said it was the best he'd had. I tried it and couldn't agree more. I had the banana biscoff French toast and it was so nice! Small place, we timed it perfectly right before it got full on a Saturday (just after 2pm). Definitely going back for more!

Really nice food and atmosphere

Amazing place with such delicious food and super friendly staff, can't recommend it enough!

I can't say enough good things about The Magic Sunflower. I rarely used to visit cafes, but now I go here regularly because their dishes are simply superb - full of flavour from natural herbs and spices, freshly prepared, generous portions, and beyond delicious. And the owners, Marc and Jess, are just lovely and so friendly. Without a doubt the best cafe in Dronfield... nope, the whole of Derbyshire.

Excellent food, wonderful coffee and great music. Service with a smile. Well worth a visit.

Stopped here for lunch. Great service, and food was awesome. We had the chipotle lime banana blossom taco's and Mediterranean vegetable salad bowl and a side of salt and pepper potatoes. Definitely come here again.

We ordered a Vegan Chocolate and Raspberry cake from the Magic Sunflower for my 21st birthday and it was absolutely stunning and delicious. The staff were so lovely and there was no doubt that it was the best vegan cake I and my non-vegan family had eaten!

Really nice food. I’ve tried 2 dishes now and a blondie- Will definitely come again soon.

Best food for miles around and I'm not even vegan. These people know what they're doing with flavour. Best coffee in Dronners too I reckon! Great ambience, friendly service and excellent value. We'll be back.

It's a really nice, small, cafe, the food is really nice and is worth the money. Tofu is flavoured in an excellent way. Really tasty and delicious. Cheesecake is absolutely amazing and so tasty in four vegan varieties. Only downside, the cup of tea you buy at 1. 80,why not give a person a pot? Very small cup of tea, come on, improve this. Will be back for abother meal soon.

A quiet Sunday lunch at The Magic Sunflower was probably the best meal we’ve had since start of the pandemic. Amazing flavours and staff who were super considerate to our allergies and preferences.

Excellent breakfast choices, delicious cakes and lovely atmosphere 🙂👍

Fresh and cruelty free, vegan lunch 🌱Avocado and pistachio toast and med veg baguettes were really tasty. Cosy and stylish. The chap who served us was full of smiles. Good luck with your new venture!

Best brownies and blondies you'll ever get to eat! And topped off by the most lovely staff / owners. Thank you for opening up, and giving my friends and I an awesome new place to look forward to visiting! :)

Super friendly staff, tasty food options and delicious desserts. Oh and 5* for your music, too!

First visit today, incredible! Guy on the counter was brilliant, really talkative, informative, friendly, always smiling and laughing, will definately definately call again! Food was amazing, cakes unreal, nice chilled music too, support your local shops! Well worth a visit, love it! ❤️

Four of us spent a great couple of hours here, enjoying the food, drinks, music and relaxed atmosphere. We all had something different from the menu and all agreed that the food was fresh, tasty and filling. Between us we also sampled a variety of hot and cold drinks, some with CBD, some without. Loved them all. Compliments to all the Magic Sunflower crew - it was great to see the cafe so busy whilst still managing to create a laid-back vibe. Two of us walked in with a hangover but left without one so cheers for that as well 😄😘

Such a lovely little vegan restaurant. Before I was struggling for a while with being dairy free gluten free but it’s nice to have a place local that can cater for both. Delicious food, lovely staff couldn’t ask for anything more!!

I went on Saturday, their first day open as a new cafe! The staff were very friendly, helpful and the place had a lovely vibe. I asked for decaf tea and when they didn't have any said straight away that would go on the shopping list. My son had the leek and potato soup. I had French toast with berries and both were beautiful. We had the lemon cheesecake to finish, which I have to say is the best I have ever tasted, even prior to my vegan days! I will definately be returning within the week!