Yaffle Cafe & Bookshop in Derby

Very nice small cafe, had a beans and sausage toastie, I really liked the books they had there to read, and various stuff you could take away for free.

Really lovely vegan cafe, very well priced menu, and great selection of books to borrow and buy. Loads of board games too!!

Absolutely lovely cafe, such a. Relaxed cosy welcoming atmosphere with delicious home cooked food. Hope it stays open for a long long time- just what derby needs

I love Yaffle and now use it as my go-to despite not being vegan, the atmosphere is really nice and the food and drink selection is always spot on. I tend to have pretty high expectations and yaffle doesn’t disappoint, it’s a little bit of a shame it’s not open on a Sunday but that’s all I can think of!

What a find. Being on holiday I always dread what I am eating at lunch time and evening meal. As most times I end up eating a jacket pot and baked beans!!! For lunch mostly fruit. So it was a delight finding this place. My husband who is a meat eater loved his harvest toastie. I had Cheese and Beans toastie. Both of us had the hot chocolate. Not badly priced neither which makes a change.

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre this lovely place serves gorgeous food. The staff are friendly and cater for your every need. I have been twice and will certainly go again. Their sunday lunch and all day breakfast (both vegan of course) - amazing. Small, and certainly quirky, it is definitely worth a visit, as is their well stocked shop downstairs.

We have visited Yaffle cafe several times now and have never been disappointed. The team there are lovely and really do look after you. Love their Sunday lunch.

Surprisingly good find this little cafe. Very healthy food served but great tasting too. Veggie food mostly. Great place, much better than the large chain cafes

This is an unusual venue, certainly refreshing change from the generic chain coffee shops which seem soulless. The venue is not wheelchair friendly which is not good for all sadly and is a little cluttered, however, this is part of the quirkiness, it has an independent premises vibe, the people obviously have a love and passion for the place and are extremely welcoming , the Ploughman's lunch was nicely presented which I had, my companion had a very hearty soup, the home-made bread was tasty, the vegan cheese was creamy, this was a refreshing change for a light lunch from the sterile coffee shops springing up everywhere, it has a commune feel and plenty of books and even board games amongst the dining area curiosities that surround you.

Friendly and warm atmosphere, great music and vast selection of reading material. Anyway, down to business- the delicate subject of Sunday roast dinner. This is categorically the best roast in town! Incredible flavours and organic. Very wholesome. Absolute winner. Thanks!

We visited Yaffle cafe before we got our train back to London after visiting Derby for the night. The food was really tasty, cheap and vegan. I loved how it was like stepping in to someone's living room and the range of books. we'll definitely visit again if we return!

A very good veggie cafe with friendly staff and customers. This centrally located, small cafe is strongly recommended.

My boyfriend chose this place as it's vegan and wanted to take me somewhere I would like. It's quite nice, however very small so felt like being in someone's living room. We played Battleships as they let you play and buy games from there. The hot chocolate I had was nice but we haven't been back although he lives o Derby.

The vegan cafe is above a whole foods shop. It's tiny but welcoming. Very informal but service is friendly. The food was simple but nice It's cash only when paying the bill Lots of books available to lend There's evening meals on Thursdays from 5.30 until 8.30

I love this place, great healthy wholesome food. I'm not vegan but will choose to come here over many other places, best vegan/vegetarian food in Derby. You can tell the people really care here. Love the library and quirky decor.

Visité aquí para el almuerzo en un viaje reciente a Derby y tuvimos una cena maravillosa en este café de peculiar.

La cafetería está en la misma calle que la estación de autobuses y la Cámara del Consejo. Está bastante cerca del Quad. El café es un vuelo de escaleras empinadas, a través de una puerta que está al lado de la tienda de comida naturista vegetariano vinculado. La cafetería cuenta con aproximadamente 4 mesas - normalmente es posible encontrar un espacio. El menú es bastante pequeña, pero muy bien - hay ofertas. normalmente Normalmente hay sólo una cocinera que le hacen tomar pedidos/comida/servir. Sin embargo, el servicio es rápido! Las raciones son buenas y la calidad es precioso. El pequeño café también tiene libros para préstamo/venta. Normalmente hay un cartel de publicidad especial "Noches de comida también. Realmente es un lugar excelente. Es muy raro siendo un café vegetariano independiente en el centro de la ciudad de Derby. Altamente recomendable. La comida veggei iría bien con verduras también reconozco!

Me he comido aquí muchas veces y siempre ha sido un placer. El personal de la gran comida. Recomiendo encarecidamente el jueves noches de comida, es muy recomendable, ya que se puede llenar rápidamente. He probado casi todo el menú y todo sabe muy bien....

Tenía una hora hoy aquí. Romper un viaje, paramos un poco de comida vegetariana y era abundante, saludable y muy sabroso. El precio era razonable y como un contraste a la estación de servicio paramos en anteriormente! Un ambiente acogedor, relajado y amable personal. Además...

Personable, interesting, unique and ultimately serving nice tidy veggie and vegan food in a small but well informed cafe space. Great.

Been here a few times now, never disappoints. Has a really good selection of books to read, it's always my treat after a day of shopping. The banana curry I had a while back was like a gateway drug to becoming vegan. Hope to visit again soon

It's tiny, it's very vegan in food, values, and service. It's cheap, rustic and homestyled food.I really enjoyed looking out of the window playing cards, and just having a moment out to of the Saturday shopping hell.Don't expect it to be like anywhere else in Derby, it's just not!

First visit here with my mate, a very small establishment,but very cosy. We both had the vegan breakfast which was really tasty and for an excellent price. There are plenty of books and magazines to read to enjoy while waiting for your meal. Will definitely be going back soon.

Popped in here for tea when my mother was visiting. This was our second visit. Decent, no nonsense, vegan food. Reasonably priced. Looks like this is going to become the place to go in Derby if we are looking for a decent meal. Keep it up!

Yaffle feels like eating at a friend's house. It's very informal, relaxed and fun, with games and books around. The menu is small, but when you're veggie/vegan a long menu can be daunting after years of little choice. My son and I both ordered toasties, and they were delicious, served with a variety of dressed sprouting beans/pulses. Great value.

This is a classic vegetarian cafe with board games, books, clutter, and all the things you'd expect of a little room over an "alternative" food shop. Great food and atmosphere makes this one to return to. A derby landmark.

We needed a break on our shopping tour and recognized the small entrance and narrow stairs to the upstairs cafe. You feel like entering someone's home,and are equally welcomed. The Cupcakes are homemade, a little too wet but with lovely frosting, and the tea and coffee were really nice. You could also have snacks or lhnch from the menu,while you read or buy some books in the integrated bookshop. Our kids got to play and everyone had a good time

Nice venue, books to read and board games to play. Great, affordable, simple, homemade food. Definitely worth trying the chocolate tiffin!

I am not a vegan and was brought along by my wife and entered with some trepidation however once inside .I foud the small front room café cheerfully decorated and comfortable The food was delightfull .I never missed the meat course but cherry on the organic cake was the cook waiter, top bottle washer and proprietor James,he knows his menu as one would a close friend and is entirely happy to explain it to those like myself who know not what a gluten is or why I should fear them.What I did fear was the prices of eating vegan but much to my surprise James is a believer in affordable veganism and everything seemed moderately priced

I went to the shop downstairs and did some shopping. I was overwhelmed by the choice afterwards I went upstairs to Yaffles. The man gave me a menu and I went to the seating area. There are 4 tables and a lady very kindly let me share her table. All the customers were kindly. I had nut roast with mash, peas and onion gravy. It was very nice and cheap too. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything on the menu is vegan and halal (it says this on the menu) I also had an apple cordial and a triffin that was delicious. The Cook had nipped down to the shop while I was there to get supplies so it would be very rare for them to run out of something.

It's tough eating out when you're a vegan. It was wonderful knowing I really could order anything off the menu ! Friendly & caring service. Had brunch consisting of a toasted wholemeal sandwich with sausage & baked bean filling served with a yummy salad, grated beetroot & carrot. It was delicious ! Wholesome & filling. Accompanied by a big mug of milky coffee, soya and rounded off with a slice of chocolate brownie. All in just over six quid! It's not Costa ! Thank god. A real hidden gem. I will be a regular. Thanks

This is a great little cafe. Having heard about it but not having got around to trying it I went with my mother. We visited at the end of the day, both had soup and shared two mains between us. I don't think there is anything like it in Derby. This was ideal for us as we wanted some decent vegan food. Great range of books, which can be borrowed. Will be visiting again.

I go there regularly for a treat. The soups are delicious and filling. The bread is organic. For those with a sweet tooth, try the chocolate slices made with wholesome ingredients. The staff are all friendly and hippie like; if you are alone there is plenty to read, if you come with children there are plenty of games to play with. I go there regularly because if you are lonely you will be listened to. They use pretty crockery with flowered cups and saucers a bit like going to visit your grandma! One thing you should know is that it is an upstairs restaurant there are a few steps to get to it.

Love it here, always a friendly welcome and an interesting chat. There are not many cafes of interest in Derby so it is a rare treat to visit Yaffle. Board games, books, binoculars, and the nights where they create a menu based on a particular country all add to the charm. The cafe is small and homely, and there is an overwhelming choice of tea. The art on the walls is great and the food is wholesome and good even if you aren't vegetarian/vegan. There's no slickness or standardisation, like in a chain cafe, but I like that. A good spot for a bit of peace in the centre of Derby too. Staff are all lovely.

I love Yaffle Cafe It has a unique, comfortable and friendly atmosphere. I only wish i lived a bit closer!

Food is very very filling, mainly (all?) organic, service and atmosphere brilliant and the theme nights are always entertaining

This is a great place to go and relax and have a nice cup of tea and a cake. The staff are warm and friendly and their range of drinks excellent. Whoever supplies their cakes is a genius.

The entrance to Yaffle Cafe is located next to the Sound Bites Wholefood store. The stair's leading upto the cafe are not the easiest to navigate but take a chance and you will come to this quirky cafe. Book's and games everywhere, colourful pictures on the wall, a mish mash of table's and chair's, it is certainly different to your normal cafe.

I decided to visit Yaffle Café this afternoon, after having a pleasant experience the last time I visited (about 9 months ago). As a vegetarian who's becoming more and more interested in vegan products, I wanted to see if Yaffle was somewhere I should visit more often. Local vegans may agree that The Cake Hole became very disappointing when its original owner left, and there are very few places in Derby/Nottingham that cater to such a lifestyle. Sadly, the Yaffle Café isn't somewhere I plan to return.My visit started off pleasantly. The single member of staff was very polite. She asked if I'd visited the café before, explained how things work there and informed me that they had a regular menu if nothing on the specials board appealed. I also found that the food was reasonably priced. A toasted sandwich, a glass of orange juice and a slice of cake (which I took to go after enjoying the sandwich) came to just over £6.20. The café also offers a daily soup special, as well as vegan-friendly versions of standard café fare like bangers and mash. The premises are small, but not claustrophobic. There are also large selections of board games and books on offer for guests while they visit, as well as some books for sale.I enjoyed the sandwich, as well as the side of beansprouts. However, shortly after finishing the sandwich, I noticed what looked like a small brown hair across one of the beansprouts. I felt that it was too late to complain seeing as I'd already finished the sandwich, so I just tried my best to avoid touching the hair and ate the remaining sprouts. I also felt that it would be unfair to judge the whole café on a single mistake. So I asked to take a slice of chocolate cake to go. Although the cake itself was of high quality, I found another hair after eating about 4 fifths of the cake. The hair was poking out of the cake. Thankfully it hadn't gone into my mouth. However, the rest of the cake went into the nearest bin. Finding hairs inside two items of food on the same occasion is unacceptable. It's particularly bad when the café holds a 5 star hygiene rating.I also noticed that the previous review stated that the only way to access the café is by using the stairs. This is also the case when you go from the counter to the seating area. I find this odd when Yaffle actually has a social change library, and wonder if it's worth the owners considering a move to somewhere more accessible.Side note: If you're vegan and do choose to visit the café yourself, the only milk alternative they had on offer was soy the last time I visited. This might have changed since then, so it's possibly worth asking the staff about this if you have an intolerance.

Yaffle Cafe and Bookshop deserves your support. It's a great concept and the welcome is warm. The books and board games are great. The food was fine and home cooked, but great vegan food makes better use of herbs and spices. Nevertheless, it's worth visiting and do support it.

Great vegetarian and vegan home cooking! Not a five star establishment but good wholesome food ideally priced and great after a cycle ride.

Yaffle is a sweet little cafe with a decent choice of reasonably priced vegan food. Very quirky, loved that it had a bookshop and pile of games although it wasn't clear whether these were actually for visitors to play or if they were for sale. Service was fine but nothing outstanding. The ploughmans lunch was a little disappointing - the bread was sliced up strangely and it could have done with some salad. However I will likely be returning to try something else, it had a nice feel to it and I can imagine this cafe would make a lovely regular haunt.

Believe it or not you can get an organic soup with one slice of organic bread for less than £3. A bargain and such a delight. I would strongly recommend the chocolate slices which are yummy. It is like a calm bubble to relax in and there is plenty of alternative reading to do should you have to wait!

I have visited the cafe on numerous occasions. In the evening for the speciality evening meal, dropped in during the day for hot soup and had cooked veggie breakkie. As a vegetarian, it's brilliant that I have somewhere local I can go and eat reasonably-priced veggie food. I have often chatted casually with other customers and staff and found we've had a lot in common - usually a passion and commitment to address social injustices. I always take away a cake for my elderly mother who can't get out of the house easily and she absolutely loves them. The staff wrap up the cakes for me with care and consideration.

Really friendly cafe & bookshop. I pop in maybe 2-3 times a week for lunch or coffee. This week I had veggie sausage & mash with peas + onion gravy for £5. It was lovely, also the staff are kind and chatty.

The first attempt at trying to go to Yaffle was a complete failure as access to the cafe is up some rather narrow stairs which two members of our group were unable to climb, we asked if there was any other access but there isn't so we ended up leaving! This left us feeling rather angry and frustrated as you can imagine! We went back some weeks later (minus two people!) and had a second attempt. Sadly, we weren't that impressed which is a huge shame as we had been eagerly looking forward to this visit for a long time. We had to repeat our order numerous times and when it finally showed up it was wrong, seeing as we were the only customers in the cafe i'm not sure what the delay/confusion was about really. Thank goodness for the library of books to distract us whilst waiting so long! The cafe was really cold and we had to keep our coats on the whole time, not what you want when it's a blustery day outside. The cupcakes were really nice and very flavoursome but horrifically overpriced, the rest of the food was mediocre at best and very expensive. We could see what Yaffle was attempting to achieve but it fell way short of it. We will try again in the future with one of the world food nights and we only hope that we have a more positive experience of Yaffle on our third attempt!

I go to Yaffle quite a lot because the specials/meals always seem to sort me out. I have quite a busy lifestyle and so sometimes I don't always have the time/energy to cook myself meals but I always feel like I've had an injection of goodness after eating a Yaffle meal. I don't really feel that food at any other restaurants compares in terms of feeling like you've given your body what it needs in terms of nutrients as well as quality of flavours. There's also the comforting knowledge that the food is ethically sourced.The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and there is also a wide variety of reading material on offer (Yaffle runs a library service so customers can also borrow books). This means that its quite a nice place to visit by yourself. Its so relaxed it feels a bit like a holiday from everyday life and is always a good place to come to after a stressful and busy day at work. I love the colourful decor as well. The board games and relaxed atmosphere make this a great place to catch up with a friend without spending too much money (something I've done once).Overall it feels a bit like chilling out over someone's house except you can stay as long as you want (within the opening hours obviously!) without out staying your welcome. Oooo one more thing - the cakes and choc slab are amazing - I'm not even a veggie or a vegan but these taste soooooo good!!Go visit Yaffle, its great :)

I had searched online looking for vegan options in Derby and this seemed like the best choice for us, and we are so pleased we picked it. It's upstairs above the small natural foods store called Sound Bites, just a short walk from the Strand. It's a small apartment converted into a restaurant so when you first walk in you are in the kitchen and then up a few more stairs to the dining area where there are loads of books as part of a radical lending library and informative brochures and magazines to browse. The woman who greeted us was friendly and welcoming and helped us out since it was our first time there. It's very informal and feels like you are at a friends house and they are preparing lunch for you. We opted for 2 orders of the breakfast special (which she prepared even though it was afternoon). £5 for toast, beans, veggie sausage, tomato, mushrooms and a tea, coffee or juice. Such a bargain for a nice hot meal! I mentioned I avoid eating a lot of gluten even though I'm not strictly gluten free and she was kind enough to go downstairs to Sound Bites and grab a gluten-free sausage for me. It took a while to prepare but it was worth the wait! In the meantime we browsed through a few books and magazines and enjoyed our time. It is all vegan, and my omnivore partner and I loved every bite!

The variety of their evening meals is stunning. Every week a different country's cuisine is featured...who knew there were so many? And you can relax knowing that everything is ethically sourced, as well as tasty. All served with a friendly smile.

As visitors to Derby, we hunted around for the Yaffle for a while - not an easy place to find (a missing street sign did'nt help!). So, on finding the place our anticipation was piqued as we shuffled up the stairs to its first floor location.The welcome and service was great, but after that everything else was a bit disappointing. I'm not here to be unfair or vindictive - but I do expect better than average home cooking when I eat out. The kitchen was tiny, which explains the limited options - we chose the special. The service was good and the food arrived quickly (I heard the ping of the microwave). Our meal was fairly nondescript - it reminded me of the first veggie restaurant I ever went to, back in the 1980's - and was cooking which I could have equalled or bettered at home. I believe this is the only dedicated veggie eatery in Derby (we could find any others listed online) and as such they should be applauded.Based on our experience, I think that most people would find the Yaffle Cafe wanting - I have no issues with the wobbly thrift sale furniture and the twee shabby chic decor - for us it all about the food- and it is here that Yaffle needs to do better.

Had a very nice coffee and cup cake. Really nice guy serving as well. Great place and will return. Food available as well. Next to soundbites.

Don't let the fact that this is a vegan cafe put you off - my other half is a big meat eater normally and he loved it! As the previous reviewer mentioned, the choice is fairly limited but the food is delicious and such good value. I second the comment about the cakes - my chocolate tiffin was amazing!Ps. You can bring your own alcohol - bonus!

Yaffle cafe is probably the most adorable place to eat in Derby. It only has three tables, it only really seats 10 people comfortably and at the moment their food options are a little limited (but will be expanding very soon) but the quality of both the food and the service are outstanding.Their menu is fully vegan and they started by selling tea and cakes before moving on to hot food. This means that their range of drinks is immense, more choice of tea than I can comfortably choose between, and their cakes are sublime. They generally have two types of cake per day plus their amazing chocolate slab, and it is worth noting that these are not dry-healthy-hippy vegan cakes. These are decadent mouthfuls of gooey joy, exploding in your mouth as you bite into them.Their soups are also the best soups I have eaten any where in derby. They are hearty, interesting and always impeccably seasoned. Some of my favourites have been their vegan haggis soup, their borscht and their roast parsnip. The haggis soup was deeply savoury and one bowl left me full for the rest of the day, their borscht was light and fruity, but still had the deep smoky beetroot flavour shining through and the velvety texture and sweetness of their roast parsnip soup made me squeal with happiness.As well as their cakes and soups they also serve a wide range of toasties and similar food items and hope to be adding more to their everyday menu soon.Yaffle are also open two evenings a week for full three course meals, with food from a different nation eat time, but due to the size of the establishment it is worth booking in advance for this.OK. So I also should mention that Yaffle is tiny. It is squeezed above the shop Soundbites and it is not uncommon to share your table with other patrons. The service is amazing but very informal, more like the staff welcoming you into their home rather than visiting a restaurant. It's not a restaurant, it's very much a cafe, and a very informal cafe at that, but I can't think of anywhere in Derby where you would get better food and a warmer welcome, and I can't think of anywhere I would rather spend my money.