The 17 best coffee shops and best cafes in Leek

One of the worst if is not THE worst experience with food. Waiting 35 minutes just to get the drinks ( one cappuccino and a glass of tap water ) their excuse was the printer was not working, but people coming after us was served quicker. We ordered the fluffy American style pancakes, if you can even call them that (picture). They were as dry as ghandi’s slipper on a hot day. After to be served nobody came to us asking if everything was okay ( maybe around 6 peoples working there ) we should’ve complained directly to them but didn’t want to waste more time.

Nice atmosphere and enjoyed our drinks. However I was disappointed with my food. They display a vegan option for the Shroomentine. This was advertised as hollandaise sauce, mushrooms and poached egg. I thought perfect! It will be a veganised version of that. When it came it had egg and dairy hollondaise sauce on so i had to send it back. My family had to eat without me and then 10-mins later the vegan one came out. But this was just some mushrooms on a bagel, no hollandaise sauce substitution and no scrambled Tofu or add on to replace the egg. I was still charged the same price and felt this was not right. They gave me a £3 cash refund which I still felt wasn't acceptable for a few mushrooms on a bagel. You could get bacon on a brioche bun with fried egg for that price. I was looking forward to my visit but left disappointed and still hungry. However, the atmosphere was nice and I enjoyed the coffee. I just feel the food was overpriced for what I got.

A quirky nice place to be. The Starter were delish. We had some things which we missed at the mains, it was no problem to say this as she was glad to have some comments personally which I liked and made a natural flair to the Situation.The orange almond cake as dessert was the hit. Highly recommend Spout Brew House. 👍

We had a very nice time at Spout. The staff were very friendly and attentive, the food was lovely and good portion sizes. Definitely will be coming back :)

Excellent coffee and cake, lovely cafe with nice relaxing atmosphere

What a delightful visit this was. Stopped by for brunch and was welcomed by the owner, Ruth. Very chatty and friendly. The food was very tasty, fresh and reasonably priced. My cappuccino was lush too. Amazing choice of decor and colour schemes. Very well put together.

A fantastic coffee, food and beer venue with excellent cake and really interesting local beer selection. Good vegetarian food as well.

First time. Met a friend for coffee, nice, relaxed atmosphere, staff very friendly and warm. Service isn't the fastest, but if you're not in a rush it is good. I only had a decaf, due to fasting, friend who is Gluten free, had the breakfast, she was it was delicious and tasty. I would come back again.

Love this cafe - it has a nice upstairs area with more seating (including some comfy chairs and sofas). I have had sandwiches and oatcakes here in the past and both have been good. Tea is always really nice here - they have a loose leaf tea which is very good. The cakes are excellent too, definitely recommend. The only improvement I would make is to speed up the food service a little (not too much, doesn't need to be super fast), but the food service is very slow so you can't go there if you're in a hurry!

Fantastic little cafe, very well run and accommodating. Excellent service, nothing is too much trouble. Also lovely touches in the toilets. Super clean, and also a basket containing all the necessary sanitary items and body sprays should they be needed. Highly rated

The food here is delicious and it's presented really nicely! I had a vegetarian mezze platter which was really fresh and tasty and had so much going on! The prices are very reasonable so I had change to try a chocolate scone which was served warm with all the extras, I'd recommend trying one of those. The interior was really cosy and welcoming and the staff were really friendly. I left so full and happy, can't fault a thing, I'll be back soon.

Absolutely ❤️ Cafe Apollonia. It's local, accessable, great atmosphere AND most of what they have available is or can be gluten free. Great if you want a coffee and cake or something more hearty. Thoroughly recommend the GF pancakes 😋 Thanks Georgina and the team for making us feel so welcomed 🤗

Truly exceptional in every way. The staff were extremely friendly and seemed eager to explain the wide range of food and drink available. My girlfriend had a mango tango tea while I had a banofee milkshake to drink. We both agreed that our drinks were extremely tasty. To eat, I had the quiche of the day (ham and mushroom) while my girlfriend had a panini. Both dishes came on pleasant wooden trays with a variety of extras, and were delicious. Highly recommended, I would come again.

Had an amazing late lunch at Cafe apollonia. The food and service is top class. Freshly made and hot and yummmmmy 😋. Hot thick pancakes with nutela and fruit, mushrooms vegan soup so rich and warm, and tuna jacket potato with plenty of salad 🥗best cafe in leek for me 👏❤️👏❤️

Never had such a bad breakfast, I can't believe we passed at all of the other breakfast places and ended up here only to be disappointed. The scrambled eggs were overdone, the sausages anaemic, the bacon barely crispy, no mushrooms, grilled tomato's ended up being 4 microwaves baby plum tomato's, not enough butter for the toast, and when we asked for brown sauce between us we were given the smallest pot of brown sauce. Never again

Avoid unless you like awful quality microwaved cheap food. Never had such a bad breakfast. Hash browns must have been browner than David Dickinson! Eggs hard and slimey. The only benefit of us being there was to warn the lovely family on the table opposite.

Great place. I've been a couple of times now but this time I came with my nephew who is coeliac. They were great in accommodating gluten-free for him. Service is always polite and friendly.

One of the best cafes I've been to only ordered food to takeout so far but with the many choices of tray bakes, scones and savoury bits on offer I will definitely be sitting in on my next visit.

Picked this coffee shop as looked appealing. The food and coffee were good so no worries there. The service unfortunately left a lot to be desired. Not sure if they were short staffed as they seemed a little stressed. Our food order was wrong although we accepted it as it seemed easier than making them take it back, and in any case we enjoyed it. Another table also had an issue with their order. The ladies were friendly and engaging but the young lad who I assume was training as he was constantly being given instructions needed to sort himself out. When he brought ours and other tables food he didn't speak or engage at all. He seemed somewhat lifeless and it gave a poor impression. Hopefully he will get better, but interaction with customers is a must for any business. The premises were clean and inviting so that was good. Clearly the place is popular as there was a steady stream of customers both take away and dining in.

Fantastic Best coffee ever had in cafe Service with a smile 😃 Definitely recommend

Not impressed I'm afraid. I ordered a cake & drink of cola, to consume in the cafe area, plus two cakes to take home. I paid for everything but wasn't given a receipt. I sat at a table & waited for my order. The table was cluttered with dirty crockery, crumbs, suger & what looked like milky coffee - I hastened to add that the only other tables available were in a similar state. The floor under every table was filthy - ended up with slippery food on the soles of my shoes !!. I started to think I had made a big mistake in coming into the cafe ! I don't like to pick my way through bits of food that should have been cleaned up as soon as the tables occupants had left the table. The final frustration was that my cake order hadn't been boxed up & the two young women behind the counter had brief 'words', one clearly recalling my paid for order & the other not recalling a word of the conversation the three of us had had 15 minutes before. I didn't have a receipt to show the fair haired girl my proof of purchase. These girls need supervision & a clear brief of what is expected of them when in work. Both were quite pleasant but communication between them needs work, as well as a reminder about hygiene & health & safety. However, can I say, the cakes & flapjack were delicious.

Lovely café, the coffee is the best I've ever had. The vegan chicken and bacon sandwich is delicious 😋 Lovely staff and cute café. It's small and busy and I'd definitely recommend it.

Awesome food, attention to detail, and the best blend of coffee in the county. Would like to add that the new menu is now out, we had the Gyros and the Mediterranean board. Both were very tasty and beautifully presented.

Very artistic coffee, it tasted good as well and it was nice to have a choice of some different sandwiches 😋

Great place to find. Lovely coffee, if a slightly restricted menu.

Really, really good coffee & cake options!! Small place, so recommend getting there early to secure a seat.

DAHL-ISHOUS!!! every time I come to Leek I stop in to get a Take away large Dahl & 2 slices of organic wholemeal bread ( baked in the bakery next door & comes with a pat of local butter & wooden knife & spoon). Then I scoff it down like a beast! It's just so tasty and full of flavour. My special Leek treat. If you like Dahl....or have never tried it you MUST go to Number 5 , treat yourself to a Dahl. Nommy nom nom!

Unfortunately this used to be an excellent cafe. Not sure what's happened since the owner stepped back, as the service was surly from the woman who eventually took the order and the coffee was not great

A beautiful little Place right in the heart of Leek. Easy booking and check in process. We was given codes for entry/access to our accommodation when tea rooms are closed. Plenty of parking locally, reasonably cheap and free after 15.30 on Saturday and free all day Sunday. We found our room very clean and was provided everything for a lovely stay. Bed was comfortable, towels good quality and complimentary showering miniatures. Only slight issue was the TV signal wasn't great, channels not watchable but not a big issue. Staff were all helpful and welcoming in the cosy tea room. We ordered breakfast which was very nice and was pleasantly surprised when told it was in with the cost of the room as we was unaware, nice bonus. Overall we had a lovely pleasant stay and will definitely return. We have since found out they have dog friendly rooms so will be back with our little one.

The White Hart in Leek is a pub with history and unique character. The service is quick, friendly and very professional. The English breakfast – one of the best I’ve ever had: fresh, perfectly prepared and at a great price. Definitely a place worth recommending.

Wonderful classic bed and breakfast. Clean comfortable rooms. Lovely Cafe that serves excellent full English breakfast including vegetarian options. Friendly helpful staff. Very old fashioned cozy feel. Was staying as part of Leek Blues and Americana Festival. Everything in walking distance.

Sunday breakfast. Nice atmosphere. Clean inside. Prices reasonable. Service quick and coffee decent. The problem was with the food. I ordered scrambled eggs on toast. The toast was thin cut Aldi bread, 2 miserable pats of wrapped butter and the driest over cooked, undereasoned eggs ever. Like someone put eggs in dry pan, cooked for double the time and took then out. No butter, no seasoning... Barely ate any eggs after tasting them. Had 2 half slices of cold toast after which the butter ran out. When the plates were collected nothing was asked about if we enjoyed it or there was a problem despite my dish returning to the kitchen not much different to how it came out. No further drinks were offered. Waiting staff avoided our eye we think or purpose as they were either too busy or didnt want to get us more drinks or the bill. Stepped up to the till, no check if all was well, just paid and left. Feel like it was a half done effort. No pride. I suspect iwnas just unlucky. Other diners seemed happy with their food.

After visiting on 24th may 2025 we found that the customer service wasn't good. There was one young lady with ginger hair who was extremely rude and made us feel like we were an inconvenience to her, she was been very unprofessional with the other young lady with dark hair by telling her that the young lad was doing her head in because of his hand writing, this was in ear shot of all diners. It's such a shame as we come here as a family most weekends 😪 but unfortunately this has put us off.

Use to go here alot was always good , haven’t been for a while so thought I would go with a few friends. Sorry but it’s gone downhill, our meals were not served together , staff rude seemed like they didn’t want to be there . Food almost thrown at then table . Was told scone was fresh but was very dry not nice at all.

I really wanted to like this place but despite it being a quirky place with lots of memorabilia (perhaps a bit too much) the biggest disappointment was the breakfast. This tea room has plenty of good reviews and I am sure the food is otherwise good however my breakfast was not. Two of the smallest sausages I have ever seen one we'll done the other just about cooked but tasted cheap. Bacon was average but my plate was swimming in water from the mushrooms and the sliced tomato was just too much and looked unappetising. At £9.50 it was below par. I would like to point out that this is just a matter of taste but for me at that price I expected more. I have had better at Morrisons for less. Staff are quick and efficient the cafe is interesting and I'm sure other dishes are really nice.

We called in whilst passing through Leek and we are really glad we did! Efficient, friendly service and we were ordering take-away full English breakfasts which were packaged so well and with great care. We were surprised at the speed too in which they were made. Really great experience and would not hesitate to come back or recommend to others. It was obvious other customers were enjoying their meals too from the feedback we heard.

A nice little cafe, with good service. I had the medium vegetarian breakfast with a cheese Staffordshire oatcake — which was delicious

Small Family Run Cafe Superb Range of Brilliant Food, Cosy and Quaint where the food does the talking - one piece breakfast & drink £6 Good Pitstop for day out in Peak District, Leek Town Centre, Peak Wildlife Park, Macclesfield, Congleton or Rudyard Lake.

Turned up here for a Saturday morning breakfast bap and a coffee. The pricing was very reasonable for the size of the meal, and the coffee was good. The speed at which I was served was second to none.. by the time I had had chance to view the maps on the wall I was being asked where I was sitting for my food.. Absolutely cracking job ladies!keep up the good work!

Great food and even better staff – so friendly and welcoming. We stopped in on our way to Madrenaline Activity Centre and it was perfect. They’ll even deliver, and Stu (our instructor) absolutely loves this place too. Well done Mill St Kitchen, highly recommended.

Another fabulous breakfast delivery. Highly recommended. Beautifully cooked and quality food. Saved us this morning after a night on the tiles 🙈

Fantastic breakfast stop friendly staff great American coffee and the burger breakfast sandwich was delicious!! Stop in if your nearby you won’t be disappointed 💪

Like many, found this place driving home from a camping trip and was ravenous. My Daughter had pancakes and I had the full English with a poached egg. Nice place, but taken a star off as I felt it was a little pricey for what we got, and my toast was warm bread. That said I judge a breakfast on the quaity of the sausage. And the sausage was top notch. Staff were nice and the pancakes and fruit were spot on. I'd go back, wince a llittle at the price, ask for my warm bread to be shown to the toaster again.... In short, would visit again!

After a visit to the nearby Peak Wildlife Park, we were after a late lunch. This appeared on maps as soon as I opened and it looked like just the ticket. Lunch menu served until 4:30. Went in and it's a nice, relatively new timber frame building, bright and airy. Quickly attended to by a member of staff. Menu had a good variety, we went with ham, egg and chips, and two panini's with a side of chips. Food service was quite quick, portion sizes were decent, and all of great quality. Nice thickly cut ham, with a perfectly cooked fried egg & tasty chutney, chips were chunky and crispy, and the panini's were well made presented with a generous side salad and crisps. A quick visit to the shop and bathrooms (which were very well presented) she we were on our way, satisfied and very happy we stopped in. Would recommend

We stopped over at this cafe while on our way to a hike. Although the cafe was full, staff were very friendly and had time to talk. We had the coffee and a cake and it was nice. Plenty of parking onsite and the washroom facilities are clean

Lots of gluten free options (including gluten free scones!) and all very reasonably priced. Decor is very autumnal and atmosphere is lovely and chilled out. Would highly recommend, especially if you are camping nearby and need to scran and charge up electronics:)

I wasn’t very impressed with my first visit. The food wasn’t very nice, but I was starving and I hate wasting food, so I ate most of it. My mum had a scone that was absolutely vile, The chips were rock hard and covered in grease and so was my burger, Which was really disappointing. The pudding, however, was lovely. Unfortunately, the service let the experience down. The staff were very slow to bring the bill and spent a lot of time standing around chatting rather than serving customers. Their customer service skills were quite poor overall, although some of the young girls were okay. My mum and I also noticed one of the ladies behind the counter touching chips without gloves and then scratching her ear, which was unhygienic and off-putting. The tables were very cramped, with hardly any room to eat. I kept hitting my arm on the chair next to me, which made it quite uncomfortable. The toilets were also messy, with paper all over the floor, which didn’t leave a good impression. It’s a shame, as the place looks lovely from the outside and they have a nice little shop inside too. Having worked in hospitality myself, I know what good service and hygiene standards look like, and sadly this visit fell well below expectations.

Probably the best chicken mushroom pie I have ever had!

Very disappointed my daughter had a main I had a side and 2 deserts and a drink. The chips very bland and dry, the burger was quite greasy. I had a fruit scone with jam and clotted cream, its the first time Iv ever had a hot scone with jam and cream very bizarre. The scone was dry and tasteless even though it was hot obviously the cream was melting too! The staff although pleasant were doing a lot of talking among themselves it wasn't busy and we had to go to the counter to ask for a desert menu despite being plenty of staff standing by the counter. Not cheap either at £34.85 The room was nice but with the amount of staff on the toilets shouldn't have been as messy as they were paper all over the floor and bin over flowing. A shame really as it looks so nice from the outside.

A really nice cafe with car park and outside seating overlooking the local landscape. The only place to get something to eat if your visiting the local sites. They close at 4pm which is quite early and closed Tue and Wed. Check opening hrs before you visit. They didn't have the full menu options, only tea and cakes available as we arrived just before 4pm. Check opening hrs before you visit.

What a great little find. Prices are a bit steep for what you get, but worth every single penny for those views! With the Roaches as the backdrop and the reservoir in the valley it has it all. The food was nice and served quickly - just a few more smiles from the staff and it'd be perfect.

Great vibes. Nice food, very lovely people and an amazing view. One horrible, terifying and god awful part is the toilet, the smell, the clenliness is just bad.

Staff were friendly and views were nice. However, cheese sandwich was £8.50 (!!) so expected a bit nicer than cheap bread and bizarre cheese and butter mix pictured. I think the cheese was just grated at the start of the day and sat in a tub in the sweltering heat based on the consistency.

Very disappointed with our visit as I had been looking forward to visiting the tearooms. We just had coffee and cake but the crockery was dirty (changed on request), service was slow despite being quite empty as it was a Monday and the whole place felt quite grubby in truth - not at all what I was expecting. Also very expensive - £3.75 for a filter coffee, which was all they could do at the time! The toilets are dire, and very smelly too. Lovely views is about all I can say on the positive front - the windows could do with a good clean too!!! Not an experience we'll look to repeat in truth.

I have ordered cream tea and scones wasn't that great they're quite dry, but tea room it self was cosy and location was brilliant, staff was very friendly and welcoming

£16 for two oatcakes… woke nonsense. Rude staff who were more interested in their phones than customers. Latte was served with watery cold milk. Big fall from the grace, this place used to be great. Won’t be going anytime soon. Great spot ruined.

It has two rooms. A main sitting dining area and a more cosy sitting area with sofas. There was also a toy box by the till staff were asking me to look at to calm down my toddler who was barely noisy. The toys were incredibly dirty and old. I managed to find a clean rattle toy but one of the waitresses who wore glasses made a sarcastic comment that I chose the noisy toy- just what they wanted. I took my baby to the cosier room as i felt my toddler could be more free to play there and babble easily but a lot of the shelves and items there as I was showing her were full of dust!!! Bare in mind that room is also an eating area. Plus i was worried about her inhaling the dust, so kept her in my lap. Really a cafe should be more hygienic. Food was decent but nothing out of the ordinary, hence the low rating. Otherwise coffee was nice but the dust really has put me off coming back as well as the COLD WELCOME towards my 1 year old girl!

What a hidden gem this place is, just off the main road up a lane. A tea room in an old school and it’s a very nice place to eat and chill out. The breakfasts were amazing and with loads of food on the plate and were the best that we have had in a while and a couple of coffees were spot on as well.

We arrived just before it closed - at 3 p.m. (not ideal for a tea room!), so there wasn't much choice of food. The old school building is full of character.

The perfect place to stop for tea and cake on our drive home from the Peak District. We found this lovely café by chance and we're so pleased we did! A super friendly welcome from the ladies who work there, plenty of comfortable seating and delicious food. Love the tea served in a proper china teapot and pretty cups and saucers, and my son gave the milkshake a big thumbs up! We will return.

Lunched with friends in a charming setting.Friendly attentive staff. Food was delicious. Our party ate broccoli & cheddar soup,oatcakes, full English breakfast & I had ham & tomato sandwiches salad & coleslaw.. Quality food.

Really lovely staff & owner. Super fresh homemade food to a high standard. Will definitely be back. Dog friendly too

Lovely quiet spot, loved the all day breakfast and was very tempted to try the rhubarb crumble but resisted. Friendly, excellent food. Perfect find at the end of a hike

Ordered several meals for the Family. The food was tasty however expensive considering I personally received a very meagre portion of very thin 'slivers' supposed to be Chips as part of my meal, not enough to fill a Tablespoon. If you want to feel you have eaten a main meal and not be hungry afterwards go elsewhere.

Delicious pies and served by friendly staff who were very attentive. Varied menu and very reasonably priced. Had the home made lobby today which was amazing. Our new place to eat when in Leek.

Me and my wife have been going to Lawtons pie shop for a few years and we have a breakfast and the we all ways love the food in my honest opinion the Lawtons is the best and best pies or best in Staffordshire maybe in England and nice clean and tidy and lovely staff I well Recommend to anyone 100% GO AND SEE FOR YOURSELF YOU WELL LOVEIT .

Nice Staff, Great Food. Well worth a visit. Highly recommend 👍

Visited here on a bike ride. Staff very friendly and efficient. Very nice coffee and cake, excellent value. I look forward to my next visit!

Great pies, fantastic breakfasts and first class service, do yourself a favour visit Lawtons in Leek. Highly Recommend

Very nice fresh pies and only £1.80 each

Staff service was not good was unable to use 1 of my free drinks told if was because I was paying with gift card. Don't have issues in other costa. The whole place was grubby with cobwebs in the windows. Floor needed a good clean.Toilets OK just passable. Next time we want a costa we will go to tesco in Congleton. Great staff always very clean so un like Leek.

Lovely staff that are very welcoming and friendly. Gingerbread latte and the Terry’s hot chocolate were great

I visited with my 3 young children and a disabled friend on Monday late afternoon We received attentive and friendly service. When my little one knocked over a milk jug, I was about to ask for a top up, when I saw that one had already been poured. The door was also held open for us on exit. Well done.

Love this Costa. The staff are always super friendly and attentive. Always welcomed with a smile and chat. Coffee order is always perfect. Food was lovely, only had a cake. The store is clean and tidy and well presented.

One very rude manager essential items of equipment permanently broken Dishwasher / cold air conditioning permanently on in need of a urgent refurbishment seats grubby the rest of the staff are excellent no complaints with them at all

Nice place for drink and clean . Staffs are brilliant helpful and working hard . There should be tips box for the staff definitely. They all deserve tips

Rude, got my order wrong didn't listen. Cafe freezing cold. Shivering with massive AC on. How do you tea wrong?

My favourite tea room, the service is always 5*, the food and cleanliness too. The quiche is gorgeous, homemade and always fresh! My children love the cakes too! Always a great selection!

What an amazing little gem, superb food, faultless staff and service. We did a two hour round trip and it was worth every minute. Well done we will definitely be back . The salad was fresh and the coffee and cakes were first class.

A lovely tea room. Serving great food and beverage. The tea is served in a fantastic collection of China teapots and cups and saucers with quirky milk jugs, salt and pepper pots. All ads character to how a tea room should be. The staff are wonderful and welcoming. Set just off the market Square it's the Idea spot to recharge yourself.

Had a wonderful lunch today with my daughters. Lovely atmosphere, fabulous proffessional and friendly staff, and gorgeous home made quiche. All meals produced fresh to order.Who could ask for more.

Absolutely beautiful amazing place, amazing staff and delicious food! Recent incident handled amazingly by staff and can’t believe the slating they are getting for protecting there small business. Everything is hard enough with cost at the moment so things like this make me feel really disheartened.

Absolutely top notch service - couldn’t do enough for us. Even adjusted tables that were reserved for later in the day so we didn’t have to rush or swap tables. Food was delicious and nicest coffee I’ve had in a while.

Fabulous tea rooms, friendly staff, fantastic home made food and cakes and service served with a smile and very welcoming. Me my mum and sister enjoy it every time we go.

I have had a breakfast here before and without any complaints. However on this occasion after ordering my big breakfast the cutlery was dirty so had to clean that myself and the table wasn't any better crumbs and baked beans had been left by the previous people using the table. Is it to much to ask for the servers to clean each table after use? The worst thing about this meal I had is suffering later on with a tummy upset which I never get, the eggs were over cooked and looked like they'd been cooked for a long time before serving, the yoke was so hard almost inedible. Definitely won't be returning ever. Food hygiene is a very serious matter.

Food unfortunately was awful..I had the fish & chips,fish bland,chips tasted awful the nicest thing was the slice of lemon,partner had the all day breakfast,sausages burnt and tasted awful toast also burnt. Overall awful wouldn't go again.

Pleasant and spacious upstairs cafe with plenty of outside parking

We ordered a 3 simple meals and opon ordering we were informed with an estimated 5-10 minutes wait. We were rushed and were shocked to find a half hour (30) minute wait. The food was alright but couldn't enjoy a as we were forced to rush our meal. Not worth waiting and will not be visiting again any time soon.

Price was reasonable, quality of food good. There was a bit of a wait (20 mins for meals for 2). Nice view. One small, but nonetheless easy to solve point: the order card, i.e. the thing they put on the table so they know where to bring your order, was absolutely filthy. It was covered in fingerprints and grease, and hadn't been cleaned in quite a while. It's a bit off-putting when waiting for food. Someone just needs to give them a wipe with a cloth, and the problem would be solved. Update: it now seems someone has taken notice of this - order cards are now being wiped regularly. Moving from 3 to 4 star.

The food is so hit and miss! This time the toast was burnt on one side and served face down so was not to notice! Also all the food was look warm so had been stood for a while. Upon complaining I was offered I free drink to which I already had a paid drink. Will be avoiding in the future. Pay the extra and go somewhere nice for breakfast!

Good food and prices OK but like most supermarket café the food was served not warm enough, by the time I got the standard breakfast it was cold, so what to do. Serve on hot plates, microwave beans, tomatoes, and then make the plate up and serve quickly to the table. Lastly the cafe itself was really cold and needs heating

Been here for the first time this morning and the breakfast was superb the staff were very polite and friendly and not long on the wait for the food at all, definitely be back here ☕️🍳🥓👍

Lovely breakfast for only 4.95 each! Was filling and tasty 👍🏾

Always friendly and food is lovely

I wasn’t massively impressed with the food this time I came. It’s probably a bit unfair to compare it to the first time I visited though as this was in 2013. I just found the food to be a little bit dry and lacking much flavour. But I really liked the service and the ladies behind the counter were helpful and friendly. It’s good value too, and the food comes quick. I recommend this place if you’re in a pinch.

Beautiful food. Friendly staff

Came upon this cafe by accident but will definitely returning another day. The food was fantastic and the service was very friendly and nothing was a bother to them. We had the full breakfast each, it was cooked fresh with no grease or stodgy ness. It was not over priced either

Great food at great prices & a really decent cup of tea. You can get toasties, burgers, full breakfast, baked potatoes, omelette & that's all I can remember, you can mix it up or just choose a combination from the menu. It's very clean & the owners are lovely people. Leek has some great shops & The Diner is a great place to get you food. There is a small outdoor area too. Would highly recommend

I've reviewed this place before, and it remains fantastic, even though we got mis-matched crockery! Great food, lovely staff, with a sense of humour, fantastic views.

Stopped to refuel on our walk around the lake. Beautifully built clubhouse with plenty of tables inside and out with views over the lake. Great food, coffee and drinks offered.

Absolutely beautiful food. The cakes were amazing and to sit outside overlooking the lake is always very special. A little piece of heaven and well worth the walk and visit

A great little place that is absolutely picturesque. Loads of places to walk and even more places to take photos. There are plenty of places to park, there is free parking at the miniature railway or paid parking at the café. For us the star of the show is the boat hire £10 for ~30mins in a row boat and £20 for an electronic motor boat for ~30 mins. It's fantastic experience to have a picnic in the middle of the lake and completely disconnected from the rest of the world. The captain of the boat yard seems a really friendly chap and even let our daughter catch a fish with his fishing rod. Really nice touch and something she's never done before. I can't recommend this place enough.

Stopped here for coffee whilst walking around the Lake. Really good coffee. Indoor & outdoor seating. Fabulous position. Friendly staff.

Mini Beans serves up the best coffee! They use the Buxton roasters. A lovely spot with a view of Rudyard lake.

Great place for all food,ice cream drinks pub walks train ride fishing place to sit

We absolutely love REC. Have been going there since Sept 2024 initially for equine therapy/wellbeing sessions, with the added bonus of a pony ride/lesson included. The owners and family have all been so amazing and welcoming with my daughter, training her in stable management and encouraging her to join and help at the group sessions. It is her happy place which makes us all so happy. The cafe is great for me to relax and watch from a safe distance with a coffee or ice cream, or go and sit in the grounds with a peaceful view. Many different ice cream flavours are available, and today I tried Affogato for the first time! They also have a well stocked shop for those horse riding essentials. Please go and take a visit whether to see the ponies or just for the ice cream, views and tranquility of Rudyard. A real hidden paradise!

We had a fantastic tots experience with our 4 year old little boy today. He had never been around horses before but they knew exactly what to do to put him at ease. He had a great time and loved riding Prince too. The ponies were absolutely fantastic, so calm and very well looked after ☺️

Awesome ice cream, delicious food, beautiful views and a relaxing environment. The ponies are adorable, clean and well looked-after, the people are extremely knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating the whole place is like a wonderland for children and you’re made happier just by being there. My daughter feels the tranquility and appreciates the consistent clear communication and thrives. The world needs more places like this where our children can breathe fresh air, feel safe and connect with animals ❤️ pure, simple, beautiful 💛

We had a delightful time at this pony paradise at the weekend - we booked two Pony Experiences for our children. The family who own and run Rudyard Equestrian Centre were so welcoming and made us feel quite at home. The yard staff were a credit to them too - friendly and great with the children, patient too with our quite shy son who looked unhappy but was actually having a ball! Beautiful ponies, so well cared for and a lovely, well-kept and tidy yard. Gorgeous clubhouse full of lovely things. A delight. We really look forward to visiting again as the children get older. Thank you Georgiana and family - and Buttons and Prince Charming too!

Rudyard Equestrian Centre and Happy Hill Ice Cream are truly a haven of joy, comfort, and community. Every weekend spent here is a heartwarming experience, where breathtaking views, gentle ponies, and the simple pleasures of good food and company come together in perfect harmony. Beyond the enchanting equestrian experience and delightful ice cream, there’s a feast for the senses with indulgent cheesy chips, homemade cakes, rich milkshakes, and perfectly brewed coffees and teas. Whether you’re seeking a warm drink to accompany a peaceful moment overlooking the countryside, or a delicious treat after an afternoon spent with the ponies, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mr. A, Georgina, and their family have created a welcoming atmosphere where visitors don’t just feel like guests—they feel like part of a close-knit community. Their kindness, hospitality, and genuine care bring people together, restoring the joy of family time and making every visit something truly special. Rudyard Equestrian Centre and Happy Hill Ice Cream offer more than just an escape—they offer unforgettable moments. It’s a place where happiness comes naturally, and where memories are made weekend after weekend. For us R.E.C has become our family happy place, after covid we slipped into pre covid habits overworking and spending less time together. R.E.C has been the place we have rediscovered precious family time together, for that we are forever grateful! x

We’ve been coming to REC for the past year for pony experiences with our daughter. It’s an absolutely beautiful and peaceful place. The horses are all wonderfully looked after and the owners are very welcoming. Our daughter has gone from strength to strength while learning the early stages of riding lessons. We always look forward to our Sundays watching our daughter ride and enjoying an ice cream/hot chocolate (weather dependent!)

We’ve just had an equestrian experience for my son’s 4th birthday. Despite the pouring rain, he absolutely loved it. We also had some amazing ice cream and croissants. Big thanks to the staff for giving him, and us all, a great time. Thoroughly recommended