The best restaurants in Bakewell Derbyshire Dales East Midlands

Like many other regulars I was more than a little apprehensive when the business was sold in July. Fortunately it's been business as usual under Lambton's new owner. The coffee remains excellent, the bread and cakes are excellent and there are a host of unique, quality food options on the shelves. It's my go to place for gifts for foodie friends.

Alfie the staff member was very helpful and couldn’t have been kinder. He was polite to the customers and provided a tray for carrying the drinks.

Plenty of menu choices.Excellent food well presented and good value. Nice surroundings good views over the town and friendly staff

Me, hubby, daughter & my mum visit this little gem of a coffee shop/ice cream place/eatery every time we visit Bakewell from Rotherham. The MILKSHAKES are the 💯 absolutely THE BEST in Bakewell. Choice of Latte Coffee's is vast and fabulous 👌 Cakes & tray bakes to die for! ALl food looks amazing 👏 MOST IMPORTANTLY.... The Lady owner is THE MOST POLITE, welcoming lady I've come across in any establishment we have visited. EVERY time we have visited, she thanks us for using her shop and supporting her business as she is well aware there are many places for drinks & food in Bakewell. PLEASE PLEASE visit and support this little treasure of a shop, you WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. The most welcoming owner EVER and really does deserve your business. ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

Before coming home from a short stay in Bakewell we called into the Jolly Fat Chef for a coffee. Lovely coutyard setting and nice coffees. Thank you.

Thanks so much for the perfect birthday lunch! Friendly staff, incredibly fresh food catering for veggies, vegans and meat eaters alike. Have been meaning to visit for ages and wasn’t disappointed. Thank you!

Exceptional, the food , the presentation, the service is world class. The culinary experience is of the highest standards. Hidden away in the small town of Bakewell. Michelin guide experience at its best. Absolutely faultless. 7 course taster menu with wine 😮‍💨 Best of the best….. if it’s good enough for Tom Cruise, it’s good enough for me

I was recommended Lovage by my sister, and I have to say.. it was amazing! We had wine & tapas.. sensational! My friend & I chose lots of dishes, all of which were beautiful. The wine was amazing too. The lady who looked after us was brilliant and attentive. Will be coming back!!

Came here on a sunny day with my girlfriend. Great service (staff were kind) and prices, the food was amazing. We had the roast pork, stuffing and apple sauce rolls - would highly recommend 😊.

We stayed in the village for 2 night and ended up eating here both nights. No where else took our fancy and it was really good that we came back second night. The prawn starter was amazing and the pie!! Really good service, good variety on menu and delicious food. It was just what we needed after long walks both days!!

Very friendly, lovely food. A perfect evening for my son and I

Beautiful tasty very well presented healthy food. Wonderful friendly service and good vegan choices. There is also a good choice of hot and cold drinks including smoothies and shakes.

Range of local beers. Busy and popular. Lots of dogs too

The fish and chips were terrible they tasted like they had been cooked in old oil. Plus they forgot to put in the curry sauce. We ended up throwing them away and eating cheese and biscuits.

Friendly welcome, proper coffee. Spacious seating. Lovely staff, fresh cooked food. A very welcome & happy accidental find- would highly recommend 😀