Lovely Local Indie
Just into the Nottinghamshire border, nestled in Sherwood Forest, is the iconic Welbeck Estate. Spanning 15,000 acres, seeped in history and with an impeccable reputation within the foodie community, Welbeck – and particularly the Harley Café – has become one of my favourite places to visit over the last couple of years. So far, I’ve […]
AD – I’ve teamed up with Visit Amber Valley to showcase some of the most picturesque and historically interesting walks, each paired with a cosy coffee shop to warm up in afterwards. Situated in the heart of Derbyshire, Amber Valley takes its name from the meandering River Amber. Explore the borough’s varied landscapes and nature’s […]
Sette Coffee is now closed – in its place is Little Gem Coffee and Cake. AD – Despite being firmly tucked away, this little gem of a coffee shop has quickly established itself on the rotation of serious coffee lovers. Sette Coffee in Clay Cross in North East Derbyshire has garnered a great reputation for […]
[AD] Newly opened, Noonology is a very welcome addition to the Buxton food scene. This delightful café bistro serves up a tempting array of fresh, colourful, healthy plates of food – plus a decadent choice of pancakes and waffles, alongside the most photogenic cocktails and mocktails. The café oozes chilled, laid back vibes. Décor is […]
Koo is a friendly, neighbourhood café at the top end of Chatsworth Road, Brampton. It’s beautifully decorated, they serve great coffee and have a really nice breakfast and lunch menu. I used to come to Koo all the time when my daughter was little. The food and coffee was fabulous, they were always really friendly […]
The Little Shed in is such a cute, quirky little café. There are venues at Allestree and Ashbourne, and although each has their own unique character, the vibe, food and service is very similar at each so I’ve covered both here. Both venues are fabulous for coffee and cake, breakfast or lunch. The Little Shed […]
Sadly Chesterfield Coffee Co is now CLOSED. The H&F furniture shop is still up and running though so please do support them. Click here for 19 ideas for a family-friendly weekend in Chesterfield. an Insider Guide to the BEST RESTAURANTS in CHESTERFIELD other great places to brunch in Chesterfield or great coffee shops in Derbyshire. […]
Just under six months ago, Host Coffee opened in Clay Cross. It has been an exciting addition to the North East Derbyshire historic mining town, situated between Chesterfield and Alfreton. In the short time its been open Host has gained a loyal following for its speciality coffees, epic cakes and delicious brunch menu. Inside, Host […]
Excited for pumpkin spiced latte season? Swerve the big chains and support local by getting your seasonal coffee fix from a fabulous independent. Updated 28th October 2025. Independent Coffee Shops in Derby Glamberry Café on The Strand is go-to place for barista made seasonal specials, matcha and the like. Anum and team have just scooped […]
The Bakewell café is now CLOSED. However the same team operate at David Mellor in Hathersage. I look forward to visiting them soon! Riverside Kitchen Bakewell is a true hidden gem. It’s exactly the sort of place I love to discover or stumble across on my travels. Ran by husband and wife team Lauren and […]