The best restaurants in Coal Aston North East Derbyshire East Midlands

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.

Staff very polite and a landlord who shares a good laugh with his customers...

My gf and I go to the quizzes on Monday and Thursday....lovely atmosphere and the folks are lovely!

Great service great value what's not to like. They have loads of offers but the lunchtime menu deal is with the cost of living the best value for miles around. Much better value than a certain carvery place not far away. Kitchen staff are faster than lighting as well.

Had breakfast on Saturday and lunch on Sunday over the weekend. Good food, nice cakes, and very helpful friendly staff.

Good coffee but JOSH deserves a special mention for his caring service helping me to get my coffee how I like it Above and beyond

We should have read reviews before placing an order. The food was extremely bland and was barely warm. Would definitely not use again.

I'm sorry but I personally wouldn't go back again food average to say the least and expensive for what you get. Most of the staff are lovely but some need to get training to be Front of house otherwise it could put people off going again, sorry but true !!

I had to dash into this garden centre as I was taken ill. I was on the floor at the checkout. I cannot praise the staff enough. They looked after me so well and were so kind especially jess and leonora. The management even opened the barrier after hours as my husband had to collect the car u was driving after it had closed foe the day.

I called off for a takeaway soya latte and was astonished at what I was charged. £4.20 is more than I've ever been charged for a coffee. I think £3.70 is more than enough to pay for a latte without an extra 50p for a dairy free option. I won't be going here again for my coffee.