Reviews

  Saved us on a rainy morning - What a fantastic little place hiding down a leafy lane off the main road through Birch Vale. A cosy setting to enjoy an excellent breakfast on a miserable rainy morning.... read more Of the four of us two are vegetarian, one a bacon sandwich lover and one is known for his sweet tooth. The menu offered something for all of us. Service was friendly and calm, despite the influx of customers wanting to shelter from the rain. Would definitely recommend.

  great coffee and cake. superb service. highly recommended. will be popping in again next time I'm passing.

  Only had an ice cream , but what a delightful place, fun and friendly, al fresco eating in a cosy environment

  SVC has become the go to place for an energy and caffeine boost during a long run in the hills - great local coffee from Peak Bean and cakes to... read more die for - only problem is you are supposed to carry on running after visiting !

  Really loved this place. Parked up at the top of the trail in Hayfield (which is outrageously expensive by the way - find a space on the street) & walked... read more down to the cafe for tea & cake. Absolute treat! Clear day so we sat outside with the pram, wouldn’t have fit it inside as it’s very cosy so bear this in mind if you’re visiting and not planning on sitting outside. So full of quirk & character. Looking forward to returning.

  When we bought our new house, we were delighted to find ourselves 5minutes walk from this fabulous cafe. Jo uses coffee from Peak Bean (the local roastery), bacon & sausage... read more from Kemp's butchers in Hayfield and always gives her local suppliers a nod on her menus. Her specials are excellent and her massive breakfast menu - which is served all day - has something for meaties, vegetarians & vegans.
Cakes are stupendously super. I always buy extra to take home!

  Enjoyed lovely guey chocolate brownie and coffee. Delicious breakfast and lunch offerings and caters for special dietary requirements and vegan.

  We stopped in relatively near closing time but were met by excellent service, particularly one young woman who was very patient and helpful. Great pit stop. Good to see this... read more little cafe seemingly going from strength to strength.

  Visited the other day whilst walking the pennine bridleway, very polite & friendly staff it was just a tea & cake stop this time but the Crunchie Brownies we had... read more were probably the best we’ve had for sometime. All Covid friendly, just a little unusual you have to take away your own rubbish.

  Really cute little cafe. All staff were very friendly. It was tiny so I hope they get enough funds to expand as they could take off well. They had nice... read more food quickly made fresh as well. Liked it a lot

  This must be the best little cafe I the peaks. Wonderful food, incredible cakes and friendly service. Located on the sett valley trail it’s a perfect lunch or coffee stop... read more off.

  When you say to your family and friends that you found this “little gem” of a place, The Sett Valley Cafe really does foot the bill and tick all the... read more boxes.
Situated along the beautiful Sett Valley Trail this cafe offers quick and easy lunches, snacks and refreshments. From cooked breakfasts and lunches, to sandwiches and refreshing teas and coffees this place is well worth a visit.
Child and animal friendly it’s a great stop off for the family on their day trip out. The Hope Valley Ice Cream selection is fantastic and can always find a space with any appetite..!!!!
All the food is locally sourced and the sourdough bread tastes amazing...!!!
The staff are very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Will very definitely return again and tell my friends.

  We stopped here for coffee and cake during our walk in Hayfield. Will be sure to have a return visit. The cakes and Ice Cream were amazing and the staff... read more were lovely and greeted us with a smile.

  Fantastic little cafe with an extensive menu catering for carnivores, veggies and vegans alike. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Staff are fantastic, welcoming and hard working

  Had a great visit for breakfast, loved my waffles and bacon and my friend felt the breakfast was faultless from the first to last bite. The cakes were excellent was... read more well. Great welcome and the cafe was spotless and full of character. Highly recommended.

  We stopped off for lunch whilst walking the Sett Valley Trail from New Mills to Hayfield, and waited a few minutes for one of the few outdoor tables (it was... read more quite busy on a nice Sunday afternoon). There is a very wide choice of menu and our lunch was very tasty, with good portions and reasonably priced. It is worth noting that this cafe shuts at 2pm so make sure you arrive in time!

My only grumble was that we were asked to take all the packaging that the food had been served in, for Covid safety reasons. I think a business should dispose of the rubbish it generates, not burden nearby bins (or worse, litter in the countryside) and a simple sack for customers to place rubbish in would not present a risk to staff.

  This is our go to place for a lovely relaxing weekend brunch/lunch/early afternoon snack. Cute little cafe with great selection of specials and interesting breakfast options (shatshuka- Tunisian tomato based... read more dish with poached eggs- yummy!) plus all the normal sandwich/paninis but with the addition of homemade coleslaw. Locally blended coffee, locally sourced eggs, locally sourced ice cream, locally sourced meat, freshly baked cakes (some made in house and some purchased from a cake maker locally)... Plenty of gravy bones for your canine friends- dogs are made very welcome by the Owner.
Busy around typical lunch periods so to avoid the rush go a bit earlier or a bit later.
The new management have really turned around this little cafe. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  We came across this little gem a number of years ago and promised we would stop by one day. Since our first visit we have returned many times. The... read more food is outstanding, excellent quality and always fresh. A very good selection for vegetarians and vegans....The cakes are superb, homemade and delicious. The staff are warm, welcoming and attentive. It’s miraculous what this dedicated staff can do in such a tiny space, if you are in the Sett Valley make a stop here, you won’t regret it. More

  Fantastic cafe, so lucky to have it on my doorstep & a regular stop on my bike. Had a wonderful lunch just today. The cafe is run fantastically, food &... read more cake are amazing & service by the team is excellent!

  Great Breakfast - We stopped here while walking the Sett Valley Trail and enjoyed a great breakfast. They serve a good full English (Rambler) as well as vegetarian options, and are dog friendly.... read more It is well known for good food judging by the walkers and workmen visiting.

  Stopped here mid-cycle on a crisp day. A lovely bowl of soup, sausage roll and cake later we were very well fuelled!
Very reasonable priced with friendly staff.
Great... read more setting - would definitely recommend

  Lovely quirky outside cafe with wooden seating just off the Srtt Valley Trail.
Food menu is varied with all day breakfast and sandwiches and pies. Highly recommend the ‘ amblers... read more breakfast’ and smoked salmon with scrambled egg and avacado.
Staff really friendly and even when busy service is excellent

  Twice experienced inconsiderate attitudes from staff at this cafe. I came from what was supposed to be a treat in tears and won’t be going back.

  The best cafe for miles around - Truly the best cafe around. Jo (owner) really cares about good food so everything they make is delicious. They think of the small details that makes a cafe brilliant. Really... read more friendly and a lovely place to stop for a cake and a brew. And toast, I really love the toast. Oh, and the pies. And the hot chocolate. I could go on...

  We have visited this lovely, friendly cafe as a couple, with friends, with family and with children. Each time we visit we are met with friendly faces and staff are... read more very accommodating of any special requirements. Children are made to feel very welcome and there is a really enticing menu of delicious hot chocolates and seasonal drinks with sprinkles and toppings for big and litte ones! There is a great choice for vegetarians and vegans as well as meat eaters and dogs are very welcome with dog treats on offer. The menu changes seasonally and the specials on offer add nice variety for regular visitors. An absolute must visit!

  Right..on the sett valley trail between New Mills and Hayfield you find this little treasure.Before the crazy times of lockdown this cafe proved to be an absolute gem...and guess what,it... read more still is! The staff have pulled out all the stops to keep it going and,despite no sitting inside ,there’s specials,cakes,ice cream and great coffee..I love this place..

  The cafe is roughly midway between Hayfield and New Mills on the Sett Valley Trail and is a must if you are in the area. The cafe is clean and... read more modern yet very "cosy". It has good vegetarian choices and is very dog-friendly. Breakfasts are excellent and the staff are extremely welcoming.

  Great food, great team, great times. - We had two Halloumi, Avo, chutney sandwiches to take away. We got two boxes of love made up of the sandwiches, home-made coleslaw and tortilla chips. I was so happy.... read more Staff are so welcoming and friendly. It was an entirely positive experience 🙂

  Fantastic food. Lovely, friendly people.
A fantastic little cafe.
Dog friendly too.
Just what you need when you’re out for a walk.
Highly recommended.

  Absolutely love this place. Food superb and staff can’t do enough for you. Always have lovely cakes and cater for vegans as well. Would highly recommend to everyone.