Reviews

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

  Cycling with a friend around Hayfield and Thornsett we decided to stop at the cafe for coffee and a cake. The cherry and treacle flapjack was so good we also... read more bought some to take out with us for another day!

  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.

  What a gem this place is. Friendly staff, a warm welcome and lovely home cooked food. Quiche and salad take away box was a lunch treat. The ginger and orange... read more tiffin ( difficult choice from so many gorgeous cakes) was the most heavenly dessert. Hidden away next to the sett valley trail it’s well worth seeking it out. I will be back again

  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.

  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.

  I absolutely love this place!

It’s been a lovely little treat after a walk from new mills with my little one.
Me and my partner always get... read more excited to get to the cafe and have a latte with a cake even in this madness of COVID!
Thank you for staying open 🙂 x

  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.

  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.

  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...

  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.

  Wonderful sausage roll and salad from the specials menu. Good coffee and friendly professional service.

  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!

  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 !

  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.

  Absolutely love this cafe!!
Started coming here on my walk with my baby and it’s such a treat!
The staff are very friendly and the food is always... read more delicious!
Love that they always accommodate what you have asked for (if it’s its to add a sausage to the veggie breakfast)
Can’t wait for my next visit!!

  We go here on a regular basis fully recommend for the most delicious cakes and food very good hot chocolate too and very dog friendly

  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!

  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

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

  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!

  Excellent good food cafe. Leaning towards the non meat options but tasty nevertheless.Mainly outdoor seating some under cover ideal for walkers dressed for the weather on the Sett Valley Trail.... read more

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

  I love this cafe - This is such a fantastic cafe. The staff are friendly, the food fantastic and it's such a sweet little place. It's so nice seeing people of all ages, cyclists, hikers,... read more families, dogs enjoying a visit. The coffee is superb too.

  Called today for lunch 1st time great menu something for everyone I had salmon breakfast Gwyneth amblers breakfast both very tasty & well presented staff & customers very friendly will... read more call again

  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.

  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.

  You can tell this is a great café because its where the locals choose to go for a treat. Had the tasty special frittata with very nice chickpea and pea... read more shoot salad to takeaway on Friday. And brownies, of course! Jo the owner and all the staff are super friendly and fun too.

  We called in one Sunday afternoon whilst out with the dog. Very busy but an excellent setup with complying to Covid-19 regulations.

We had a cup of tea each... read more and a coconut & jam slice which went down a treat.

All the staff are friendly & work very hard, such a lovely place to visit, fantastic home-made food & very dog friendly.

Definitely one of our favourite cafes. Give it a try you will not be disappointed.

  Nice cafe but they wouldn't use my own cup. They wouldn't let me use the toilet. But worst of all after I had drunk my coffee they made me take... read more my disposable cup away to a bin down the road. Not impressed.