November 2023 by Lucky The Dog
We had an excellent afternoon tea here after the Graduation ceremony at Derby University. The staff were excellent. The atmosphere really relaxing and the food delicious. Would thoroughly recomend this venu for afternoon tea.
November 2023 by Khaoula Mazari
I don't know what to say about this coffee shop, the atmosphere is really different in a very nice way? You order through a QR in the table, the website is kind easy and direct, but the payment, the site doesn't accept the Samsung pay, so you need to fill the card details which I really hated! The waitress that brought us our order spilt the latte, that was okay! But her leaving the mess just like that without asking, caring, or bringing extra tissue at least was so careless of her! I wanted to order the chocolate scone. A mistake happened. We ended up having the cheese one, which was so bad that I wouldn't recommend it, but after complaining, they made it for us by bringing us brownies, and that really saved the day! Thanks to the manager, I guess. She was super friendly and made sure we were satisfied. One final thing, the avocado with the eggs, was super delicious. I would really recommend it to anyone!
October 2023 by Joe Hands
I'd heard great things about this place.It was ok , felt very Costa coffee'ish ordering. Could have been cleaner.The wait time was pretty good , my meal was nice , my friend found a hair in her cream topped coffee.. her water glass was dirty .I thought there would be more books , since it's a book Cafe.Very average, wouldn't rush to return.Did like the outside seating though.
October 2023 by Duncan Andrew
Good coffee, good tasty breakfast.Nice atmosphere.
September 2023 by RachelA2411
My husband and I recently hired the Bank Managers Floor of the Book Cafe in Derby for an afternoon tea to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We cannot praise the staff highly enough-they were helpful, friendly and efficient from start to finish -especially Annie who organised the whole event for us and was there on the day to ensure everything ran smoothly. The function rooms are beautifully decorated, very spacious and air conditioned which was very welcome on what was one of the hottest days of the year! We had the afternoon tea but were able to tailor it to our specific requests and all of our guests commented on how delicious the food was-especially the amazing scones. All the food was freshly made with an excellent choice of sandwiches, savoury croquettes (which were all taken before I got one ?) and fantastic cakes. Our guests needed no encouragement to go back for more and the remaining cakes and scones were boxed up for us to take home and fight over later! I would highly recommend the Book Cafe for both private functions and regular visits. Two of our friends very kindly bought us vouchers which we?re looking forward to spending on a champagne breakfast very soon! We will definitely look to book the function rooms for any future parties we have planned and I have to say that the added bonus is the fact that it is dog friendly so our chihuahua Woody was also able to be part of our celebration!
September 2023 by Ties Voskamp
Great food and very nice people here!
September 2023 by Helen Carpenter
We booked an afternoon tea for two. When we arrived the table was set with China cups and saucers plates and a tea pot. The staff made us very comfy and the tea pot was soon filled and out came the afternoon tea. Well the sandwiches were excellent very very tasty. The scones were still being cooked and were bought out to us on a plate with butter jam and clotted cream and still warm. They were the best tasting scones I've ever had. The cakes we scrummy too. Staff were very attentive the atmosphere was lovely the building very nicely decorated and very clean. If you want somewhere for an afternoon tea this is the place to go. You will NOT be disappointed.
August 2023 by Chloe A
After trekking through nearly all of Derby trying to find a lunch spot which wasn't boring, we finally found the Book Cafe - and we're very glad we did! The menu is very interesting and both our food was really tasty - one had pork belly loaded fries, and the other had the American pancakes with berry compote. Lovely decor and plenty of seating as it's quite a large cafe.
August 2023 by Ian W
Extremely helpful staff who go above and beyond. I visited the cafe recently and unfortunately left a bag containing a couple of vinyl records I?d bought behind. As we live in Bolton NW England, I rang the cafe hoping they had found them. I spoke to a very helpful member of staff who confirmed they did indeed have them. He then offered to return them to the shop in Derby that I had bought them from. I arranged with the owner of BPM Records to post the albums back to me and they arrived safely within a few days! Excellent service and a very kind gesture from the cafe staff member. The food was top class too.
July 2023 by Sheralyn P
Really amazing event venue! Had my nephews surprise party there and cannot rate highly enough. Absolutely great place to be and celebrate - highly recommended.
July 2023 by travelwithrespect
I had the vegan breakfast, my son had the breakfast bap, my daughter had the avocado on toast. Food was hot on arrival, service quick and friendly. Recommend the vegan breakfast! I had so much food I shared with my kids.
July 2023 by brenda wright
Perfect surroundings and the staff especially Sabrina is polite and always so helpful and smiley ?..not forgetting Great food and drinks service..!!
June 2023 by Trek63759032988
Visited today for afternoon tea for a birthday treat. The sandwiches and cakes were lovely and plenty of hot tea. The staff made sure we were well looked after and met all of my friends dietary needs. Can't wait to visit again
June 2023 by Kezza Bee
No table service, despite asking for table number. Staff not very helpful.We had coffee and cakes. Was told you only get table service if you ordered food.
June 2023 by Leon Marfleet
Amazing food and coffee and a price that reflects how good the service is. Always made to feel welcome.
