Reviews

  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

  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.

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

  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.

  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

  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

  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

  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

  This lovely little cafe is just off the Sett Valley trail . The food was delicious.The ladies were very pleasant and it was altogether a very nice experience

  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.

  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.

  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 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!

  We stumbled across the cafe and stopped off for lunch. Lovely little place, nice setting, very nice food and friendly staff. A little gem.

  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...

  If you'd like an overpriced plate full of attitude then this is the place for you, was actually berated by a rude, nasty, stressed out waitress/owner for having the audacity... read more to stand within the doorway whilst attempting to spend my hard earned money in here. We subsequently upped sticks and left as I had no intention of spending anything with these people. A zero for customer service skills, in fact a rattle snake has more charm. A nice walk ruined, if like me you prefer a friendlier service then do yourself a favour and continue walking into Hayfield and try the lovely tea room/chocolatier as you cross the road. Really poor and disappointing as we have been in the past but we will never visit again.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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!

  We come here A LOT.. and it never fails to deliver the most delicious food. Today I ordered one of their picnic baskets for a birthday surprise and it is... read more an astounding hamper- it will literally feed us for days! All homemade delights inside- chilli jam, fig jam, balsamic caramelised onions, cakes, fresh bread, delicious sandwiches, sweets, cheeses, pastries, cheese twirls, olives, sundried tomatoes, homemade delicious tiramisu... and if you can, order a bottle of prosecco- The owner has very good taste in drinks!
Delicious delicious delicious..

  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 🙂

  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.

  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

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

  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.

  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!!

  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.

  This is a wonderful little gem. Partway down the Sett Valley Trail, just what you need. Lovely friendly staff, fantastic food. Keep smiling

  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.