Yonderman cafe in Derbyshire Dales

Arrived around 10:45 am on 10/11/24 only to be informed that there was no hot food being served until 11:15 due to a take away order. Others in front of us left and we reluctantly ordered two coffees, a flapjack and a Pork Pie instead of the full cooked breakfasts we’d hoped for. We were charged twice for the Pork Pie, which we pointed out and were subsequently refunded for. We sat at a table that had the previous occupants breakfast plate on it (which was never cleared, considering the waiting on staff weren’t serving any food at the time) and waited for our coffee which did not arrive. We fetched it ourselves from the counter, at which point around 11:05, they started taking breakfast orders again. The place seemed poorly managed and why you’d turn away valued customers for a take away order is beyond me.

What a great little find .... portion and food quality were top notch. Food came out very quickly, only downside was it was quite a wait to he served as the lady taking orders wasn't the quickest but wouldn't put us off coming again.

Brilliant cannot fault them. Me and missus stopped in the other day for butties emergency time on route and my missus couldn’t get enough of the cakes they do (fa* bug**) Only gripe (would give 9.8/10) is there a little on the pricey side but they are in the middle of nowhere so I imagine there courier / transport costs are high / immense. Overall an excellent experience would use again- missus singing your praises so can’t be bad at all as she’s very fussy with food.

Food is fairly good but way overpriced. Some of the staff are nice. Always busy if weather is good. I based my review on value for money, and tbh Monyash old smithy tea room, or even Eyam tea room are far better. Again almost Michelin prices for transport cafe grub.

We arrived in the peak District for our holiday after a long drive and ordered 4 veggie breakfasts. They were delicious! The mushrooms were lovely, seasoned well and juicy, the eggs cooked to perfection and hash browns, beans and sausage all tasty! Very filling and great value! Would highly recommend.

Great food at fair prices, turned up with a large group with no notice and they were able to serve us quickly and efficiently even though another group (60+) was expected and turned up whilst we were being served. Great location, great food, great service.

We went to this biker cafe for breakfast. It was a cold overcast day, but there were more than a dozen bikes outside, some of them seriously gorgeous machines! We sat on the smokers terrace. I had tea with the small yondermann breakfast, which was plenty enough food for me! The tea was hot, and the food tasty - and reasonably priced. We'll go again! Safe riding everyone!

Stopped for a coffee and bacon cob. Staff were great and the coffee and cob very nice indeed. Well worth a visit if passing

Myself and a colleague stopped here to have a snack on the way back to Oldham. The food was very over-priced £ 4.80 ish for (frozen) chip cob, and i think around about the same for a (frozen) chips and steak "baguette". The steak was so over-cooked as to make it inedible, i ate ONLY because i had been on the road since 05.30 am, and i was quite hungry.The only plus sides of this place is the parking, and a decent locationThe 2 members of staff that we came into contact with had very little in the way of personality,.AVOID.AVOID

Just visited the yonderman cafe. Very punctual, well mannered, and approachable staff. However, the only main concern for myself and partner is it very costly for what you get. The black pudding give me nothing but unsatisfactory joy. It was very dry the least. The wopping £12.50 for a very basic breakfast is abismal! However, I had a really dope time. The presentation of the building is gopping for the outside however it’s like the tardis on the inside. Very important and impressive! Keep it up guys!

First visit to the yonder man , we are all bikers , food and service was excellent and would highly recommend. Large car park and indoor and outdoor seating , will definitely be back.

Another place that since Covid, seems to think customers are a 'bit of an inconvenience'. We sat outside and the lady serving didn't seem happy to be doing it. It seemed such a chore, that I offered to go inside to place the order, but she said I couldn't. I think many people in the hospitality industry have been on furlough so long that they prefer to take the 80% money and sit at home all day. Now they are having to work for basically 20% more they dont seem enthralled. They have to remember that customers keep you in a job, not the other way round! Disappointed

The service here was so snappy and the waiting staff were really friendly and helpful. They were quite busy but the service we received was the same as if we were in there alone! The food was also delicious, best burger I’ve had in a while! The kind of place we’ll detour to when we’re local again, it’s worth going out of your way for.

Very nice cafe. Good honest English breakfast. The pie is pretty stunning too. I would suggest you take your walk before coming here. Well done. Friendly young staff too.

Nice food and fast service with good standard produce. Lovely change to have a drive out in the countryside for a good old fashioned breakfast

Two bacon/egg cobs,one black coffee,one cappuccino=£12.40.mmmm.Come on!!!Felt as they say"had my leg lifted"!!.I visit the cafe on a regular basis as do quite a few other motorcyclist.Although the cobs are rather good They should respect their costumers and be a little more sensible on their pricing. Cheers.

Been so many times the food is excellent staff very friendly nothing to much trouble they go that extra mile nice setting in the country side reccomend absolutely

Good food. Unfortunately staff did not clean table or remove previous customers cutlery until they removed ours, after we had ate.

Excellent breakfast! All cooked well, served hot. Decent tasty sausages, not the 3% meat anaemic ones! Good bacon, well cooked eggs etc. Definitely worth the hype this place has for bikers & cyclists. All washed down with a proper mug of tea! Certainly recommend.

Really tasty food, pity the service is so slow. A 25 minute wait for a take away bacon sandwich, when the cafe is 50% full, is a bit of a joke.

Visited after a cold damp night camping - just what we needed - 3 of us had the vegetarian option - good sized plate of food, particularly enjoyed the oatcake. One of us had a bigger regular meat based breakfast and the sausages were amazing. Great friendly staff, very clean, good covid19 signage - no complaints (cheapest mug of tea on the break!)

Called in here yesterday for a cuppa and something to eat. Driven past it many times and thought it was just a greasy spoon and it is to a point but it was clean and comfortable, well socially distanced, the food was good and a proper cuppa in a mug and not stewed to within an inch of its life. The only faults I found was that some of the menu I thought was a bit pricey and some of the staff “not all” were a bit off hand or sempt to be, might have just been a long day??Definitely will call again and won’t drive past looking for somewhere else to fuel up.

Excellent at keeping to social distancing measures. Food was lovely and it was great to see eco packaging. Five stars, will visit again

Visited today with my husband and little boy for breakfast, we weren’t even greeted...this should have set off warning bells! ordered two breakfasts, one with tomatoes, one with beans and tomatoes, a tea and a cappuccino, the woman didn’t even tell us where to find cutlery!only one breakfast came, asked if the other was coming and the lady with the neckerchief said you only ordered one.....there were two adults....why would we only order one???? No customer service at all to speak of, didn’t even attempt to apologise for getting our order wrong. It’s a shame as we live local and would have used this place a lot if it had lived up to the reviews....our impression was very poor. No atmosphere and the waitress lacked any charisma!

We found this place for a breakfast stop on our way home from a holiday in the Peak. The service was exceptional and the locally sourced and homemade food selection was incredible, especially as we have fussy kids. Everyone had an amazing breakfast and the atmosphere was friendly and warm. We will definitely be going back here, even though it's a long way from home!

A friendly welcoming place. Don’t be put off by the exterior. Good range of food, basic, but excellent

This cafe is a regular stop for me when I am in this area. The food is always good, as are the drinks. The staff are friendly and I have always been served very quickly. They also have no problems when I requested additional eggs for my breakfast.

Yondermann’s is a must on any visit to the Peak District.Today we visited with friends and had the Christmas Dinner...£7.95....the best bargain in the country.The food as always was freshly prepared, piping hot and delicious.A few carrots would have been nice but that would be picky!...Do visit, if not for dinner then try one of the breakfasts which I have had before and can equally recommend.

If you’re in the area of this cafe then give it a go. Christmas lunch was delicious and at a very reasonable price too. The cakes are good and the hot chocolate is creamy and smooth. Very helpful cheerful staff.

This place is wonderful and gets awfully busy especially at weekends. It is very popular with bikers, cyclists and walkers.The food is excellent and cooked on site. All food is local.Staff are very friendly and like a laugh.They do a fantastic breakfast but prepare for a wait if it is busy but absolutely worth the wait.Well worth calling.

The café is situated slightly out of Foolow where it may be missed on the straight A road - don’t be fooled by its appearance, as it will be one of the best breakfast you will have in the Peak District!My friends and I stopped by the place before we left for home and we have no regrets from having breakfast here. The café is your average local breakfast place with a good selection of breakfast choices and also offer a lunch menu in the afternoon.As my friends and I were very hungry that morning, we had opted for a larger portion of food at the café – I had the Big Yondermann and was very satisfied.If you are looking for a hearty and affordable breakfast in the Peak District, this is definitely a place that should not be missed.

Great ride out to this cafe, great locally sourced food, great cuppa, really nice pleasant staff and surroundings.

Stopped by chance as I had no idea what was in the area and I needed some lunch. Fantastic steak pie with a bit of Stilton added. Just the job.

Pass by quite regularly,but actually called in today with my wife. Food always excellent,staff always friendly,although think the prices may be creeping up a little,especially compared to the Raven or the Saltbox which are both about 20% less,but then again,scenery is better.

Came here with friends and my boyfriend on a Sunday after a big run - did the job - good value and good quality food . It was busy and a good atmosphere . Only slight criticism would be the slightly chaotic ordering process at the tills which led to a longer queue than was probably necessary . The big breakfast with oatcakes and fried bread is highly recommended

Not been to the Yondermann Cafe in years but remembered it was close by the road I was travelling this morning and my last visit had been really good ........ but,,,,,, I ordered a 'big' breakfast with a cup of tea. at a total cost of seven English Pounds. I was served by a most surly member of staff who begrudgingly added the tiniest splash of milk to my cuppa ...as if it was a scarce commodity !

The food is excellent as I have visited many times in passing for an excellent breakfast. But the staff are so miserable, and obviously don't enjoy working there. There is no 'Good Morning' and this is a pity as the food is good.

Visited with my daughter - she’s been nagging me to try out the breakfast here since visiting a while ago. So - if you like your full English and you like it large then this is a good spot. The board shows quite a number of size options for both the standard breakfast and the Yondermann breakfast - the latter featuring extras such as black pudding, oat cake and comes with tea or coffee. We arrived just after opening , 08:00, for Sunday breakfast and there were already a number of breakfasters tucking in. It’s not a fancy cafe, pretty utilitarian in fact but the quality of breakfast is good - the only thing that let it down ( in my opinion) was the coffee wasn’t great. But that said really enjoyed the Large Yondermann complete with toast and was sufficiently stuffed to avoid the need for eating until evening meal. As in all things you get what you pay for - not the cheapest but worth a go. Will be back.

Popped in for a light lunch not expecting mutch but good food well priced along with quick service and polite staff 👍😁

We have been here many times over the years and sad to say it isn’t as good as it used to be. The sausages are smaller, the portion sizes were inconsistent across our group (and between people who had ordered the same dish) and when we asked a question the owner was defensive to the point of rudeness, which took us aback. Another dish was both over cooked and cold, which matched the fact that some dishes arrived at our table almost ten minutes earlier than other from our order. This has gone from being a great café to an okay café using what tasted like cheaper ingredients produced in more of a rush and sadly I think we’ll go elsewhere from now on.

Visited twice this month on motorcycle rides out once with my wife and the other in very big riding group. I am very happy to say both visits have been outstanding. Very nice food and great choice. Both the coffee and tea met/exceeded my very fussy standards and to top it off the staff are all lovely and attentive.

The Yonderman is a favourite of mine, mainly when out on the motorcycle and it is used by many of my friends too. The parking area is relatively large and stable enough to park-up, which is always a good start. The large "school"-style wooden cabin offers enough seating for about 40 people inside with extra room for 20-30 outside to the rear of the building. There is also shelving for motorcycle helmets, so there are out of the way.

I came last week with my parents and my 7 month old baby. We have been eating at the Yondermann for many years & I believe it is under new ownership. It is still just as fantastic as it has ever been. Best breakfast in Derbyshire. Food was amazing, as was service. I really appreciated help in getting a high chair for my son too. Thank you!! (Mars bar cake is a must buy!!)

If you are in Derbyshire or passing through the Yondermann is the place to be for the Legendary Breakfast.

Called in here last weekend for a sneaky breakfast. It was lovely as always. Charlotte and Ed are doing great with the business. Can now get fancy coffees too. Love it

This was the second time we visited the yonderman and we remembered just how good it was. We both had a veggie breakfast that was excellent but in future could possibly add some vegetarian sausages.

Stopped here during a bike ride for a refreshing cuppa and quality slice of cake and was not disappointed.

Had called in a few weeks earlier but had the dog with us so didn’t call in for breakfast.

A great place. Seating outside on the front as well as a sun trap at the back. Indoor seating good too. Varied menu and a great place to stop. Yummy cakes and good drinks menu.

We decided to do a walk from Monsal head so took the opportunity to stop here for breakfast.

I was truly impressed with the vegetarian breakfast at this cafe. We had planned to stop off here on our way to Chatsworth House, it opens at 8am every day so perfect for early road trippers. There was full and plenty on the plate, I’d never had an oatcake before but definitely will again. A definite recommendation to anyone who likes a dirty big breakfast!

Brilliant home made braised steak pie with chips and peas. Lovely cup of Tea served a smashing young lady with nice smile

The food was good but a-bit overpriced. We had been recommended this place by lots of people but didn’t meet our expectations to how amazing everyone said it was.

Not been for a while. But it is still the best breakfast. Around. Love how the food is piping hot. Clean friendly. We are hoping to come in a few wks for some of the British legion riders for a ride out and get them to sample your amazing breakfasts. Keep doing what you do. It is simply the best. And I am fussy If it is full of people then we know it’s good Merry Christmas and hopefully see you in the new year.

We have a 'breakfast' here every week, and it is simply great British "cafe" food with no fuss. If you're hungry and you drive past here without stopping, you've missed a treat!

Inmejorable lugar para parar a desayunar antes de adentrarse en el hermoso Peak District, el acceso es rapidísimo entrando al parque por Sheffield

Called in with friends prior to a walk around Eyam. Had the small brekkie which was plenty for me though larger portions were available. A piece of fried bread would have been nice. Otherwise very tasty and handy for the walk.

Had a very unpleasant experience at this cafe today. Arrived in our minibus for a coffee and lunch while we waited for a team of scouts to walk by on their expedition. As we got out of the minibus we were met by an agitated and confrontational man who told us we mustnt leave our van there if we weren't coming in to use the cafe. We politely explained that we would like to come in for coffee and and spend an hour there. Ordered coffee and one lunch but sat outside as the cafe was busy inside. Waited about half hour for good to arrive, swiftly followed by grumpy man who informed us that we were not welcome as I had chosen to eat my cheese sandwich on his bench. We tried to apologize but the man called me RUDE told me again we were not welcome and went indoors. While I understand they don't want their car park.filled with walkers (and non customers) I really feel there is no need to be so rude to your customers and can't believe that they think it's ok.

It has one downside, getting a table its so popular. I had to add some more so here goes, my friends are greedy tight wads and they love it.

We camped nearby the night before and headed to the cafe for breakfast. We had a small breakfast and a veggie breakfast and both were delicious. Love the fact that all the produce is local. It was very busy but we got a table. Service was quick, efficient and friendly. Would definitely recommend a visit.

We wanted to do a typical english breakfast during our trip and chose to go here based on the good reviews. The interior is quite cantine-like. Not that cosy, but it has a lively atmosphere and is popular by a lot of locals. We could see why. Wonderful full english breakfast. The small yondermann breakfast was definitely enough for us but for a bit extra you can upgrade it to a big. Vegetarian options provided. You need to order at the bar. This wasn't so clear for us at the beginning. Also the homemade chocolate brownie was awesome.

food and service both excellent menu large a lot of choice every time I go the place is full no tables left

Nice comfortable cafe with plenty of parking. Outstanding fry up with plenty of stuff. Like the fact they use local produce and promote that. Will definitely be finding an excuse to stop again

Great breakfast and nice staff we are thinking about doing a car breakfast meet here very soon 👍👍👍👍👍

Always a great place to have a reasonably priced cup of tea and a bacon cob etc whilst riding around the Peak District. Lovely staff, always busy and they even have a rack for crash helmets. Great food, plenty of parking space. Recommended.

Great food at really good prices. Even when it's absolutely heaving, which is a regular occurrence in good weather, service is not slow. Loving the addition of the outdoor drinks kiosk.

Stopped off here for breakfast on way to weekend break to Derbyshire. Cafe was busy with bikers but served very quickly. Great choice on menu, recommended the Yondermann breakfast by helpful staff. Not disappointed as food was very tasty and filling. Will return for sure if ever passing that way again.

Welcoming café, great for bikers due to excellent car parking. Large breakfasts. Our club meet regularly and have brunch ride out. Good value. Good place to stop and fill up.

I went with my brother for breakfast. The cafe was very busy with a mixture of bikers, motorbikers and locals. There was a queue to order but not too long. The food was cooked to order and there was plenty of staff going backwards and forwards, serving people and keeping the tables clean. The card machine said that they charge a 50p surcharge for payments under 10 pounds which I didn't think you were allowed to do anymore? Overall it was a good breakfast and I would go back again.

Excellent selection, great price, and nice location. Plenty of food on the plate, good options for breakfast and lunch. Deffo worth a stop if you are in the area and don’t want to spend a fortune!

Called here to try their famous breakfast! Was not disappointed. So many breakfast options available. Highly recommend this place for a good fry up!

We were on our way up to Hope for a long walk over Kinder and back via Edale and the Castleton Ridge, so thought a good breakfast would provide some fuel for a long days walk in the hills. Took a slight detour out to The Yonderman after reading some great reviews here, we were not disappointed. Plenty of options to suit all appetites, I went for the "small" Yonderman which was more than enough, everything cooked right, great value for money, friendly staff, superb! Good start to what was one of the best day's hillwalking I've had in a good while. Very highly recommend this cafe.

Always superb. Love it. Bug Yonderman breakfast mmmmm. New addition of a quick snack bar on the front has eased waiting times at the main counter.

Best cooked breakfast I’ve had for a very long time. Quality and quantity excellent, and all on top of an oatcake. Really top stuff.

This absolute gem was found on Google-Trip Advisor. Six of us had a rideout from N.Wales, Ruthin to Derbyshire area for the day. If you need a damn good meal and great surroundings....look no further, you have found it! This place rocks! Great food, great service and great ambiance. Please visit.....it's a must.

Three middle aged teachers refused entry because we were with Duke of Edinburgh Award. We didn’t even get out of our car, since a man approached us in the car park, asking what we wanted. We asked if we could buy tea and cake but the man told us he had trouble previously with Duke of Edinburgh, an organisation that brings thousands of people (and therefore money) to National Parks every year. Unbelievable.

I have called here a few time and each time iv left happy and full. The produce is fresh and locally sourced. Iv never thought to comment before but having read the comments below I feel I need to say what a great job the owners and staff do. They are all friendly and helpful. It a definite thumbs up for me

Would never come here ever again after being treated horribly with the service of food. Additionally, the waiter was constantly staring at us while I ate my chips that I had ordered.

Sunday morning breakfast here. Food and service very good. Place is a reminder of another time. Simple and honest food, locally sourced and well prepared.

I popped into Yondermanns for some breakfast whilst on the way to a meeting at Buxton. What an absolute treat! All their food is locally sourced and freshly prepared. This is unquestionably high quality local food being showcased and well-priced, a long way from some low budget greasy spoon. Highly recommended.

Popped in for a quick bite on route home from family

Whenever we drive over to New Mills from Nottingham this cafe is a Must Stop on the way. We make sure we leave enough time to call in.

Ample helpings of food on the plate served by cheerful waitress. Varied menu to suit all tastes. All dishes are homemade & satisfy the best of appetites. Can recommend to all seeking a good meal at the right price. Thank you!

Popped in for Sunday morning breakfast. I had a small breakfast, it was plenty for me and very cheap in price, nice quality produce. My partner had the small Yondermans but he struggled to finish it. Great breakfasts all round. Nice brew too!

Nice little cafe for bikers, great ride through the peaks. Really nice breakfast at good prices, cheers!

On my visit to the famous peak district areas, i found this establishment via tripadvisor. was so relieved to eat after long hours of trek in Buxton. They have both non-veg and veg options available. no doubt they serve freshly cooked food in there. The dine in area was spotlessly clean AND the staffs are very polite and friendly. highly recommended.

I found this place on TripAdvisor. All I wanted was a good fry up and that's what I got! No messing around, home cooked food. Super tasty and very cheap! Will definitely be returning :)

No frills cafe, specialising in breakfasts. Great staff and very clean dining area with outside seating too. We enjoyed our rump steak bagette.

Great british breakfast meat or veggie. Traditional cafe style grub. Locally sourced. Good value, quality food and friendly staff. What more do you want?

Had to queue for 15 mins to get in, which I thought would be a positive, and we were expecting amazing breakfasts. Left quite disappointed - bacon was rock hard, fried potatoes not warmed through & tea was like dishwater with a strange aftertaste. Also, asked for scrambled egg and it was absolutely disgusting..

Love the Yonderman. Always busy when we go at the weekend, breakfast is superb love the surroundings. Never change Yonderman!!

We have compared the Bakewell Tart served here against those served in the town of Bakewell (known as Bakewell Pudding), in our opinion the Yonderman serves the best Bakewell Tart we have ever tasted! We travel from the Wakefield area just for a slice of their Bakewell Tart! Even better is the fact that they not only welcome bikers, but also provided racking for helmets, and the roads around the Yonderman are great for biking!Today, it was by car so my two visitors could experience this great homemade baking.....we even waited for the freshly baked tarts to be iced....well worth it!

Just to let you know they do not offer Gluten-free bread for the toast side of their breakfast, and will not make up the "shortfall" by increasing quantities of other items on the breakfast menu. They possibly give you a reduction of 50p if you do not have the toast.(Big deal if you are hungry)

A good breakfast is the cornerstone for a good day. The Yonderman provides an exemplary cornerstone.

No nonsense cafe for bikers, cyclists and the like. Good breakfasts, efficient service and always very busy which is a good sign. Great value for money but don't expect gourmet cooking. Free copy of MCN to read whilst waiting for your order.

A great breakfast served by friendly staff. Lots of seating both inside and out. There was a lot of motorbikes parked outside but inside there was families and coulples. They do amazing sandwiches to take away as well.

This place excels at the full english breakfast. Friendly, no nonsense service. Doesn't pretend to something it's not. Would like to see more cafes like these dotted around the country.

If you're looking for a breakfast to fuel you up for the day or to help recover from the night before, this is the place to come.

Been a few times. Food is good but service depends upon who serves you and if it's getting a bit close to closing time. I like the place because it's motorcycle themed but my wife says we are never going back there.

Proper cafe very friendly staff locally sourced ingredients. Very biker friendly. Gets busy on Sunday mornings. Get there early or you could be waiting a while.