A great lunchtime dining experience. The coffee was the best I’ve had in the UK (I live in NZ where the coffee is good!) and the food - the famous salad - was delicious, some of the best food I’ve had in England so far. The service was also excellent. A good range of cakes to follow or have with coffee.
We’ve enjoyed several lunches and some afternoon teas, coffees and cake over the last couple of years. Everything has been of a consistently high standard. The food is bursting with flavors, colorful, fresh ingredients, absolutely delicious, and such inventive recipes. I love the tomato dish, and the riverside salad was exceptional. The cake selection varies and the only problem is deciding which one to get as they are all so good. Service is helpful and friendly. A wonderful cafe.
Great food. Had the mackerel on rye with pickles and beets, fantastic. The soup special (celeriac, carrots and fennel) hit the spot on a rainy windy day. **Update: Returned a year later, and it’s still great. The menu remains interesting and varied; there’s something for everyone, but it’s also well curated and leans toward healthier options, which I really appreciate. There are some creative touches to both the food and baked goods that make it stand out. Presentation is thoughtful, and everything feels and tasted fresh. The staff were friendly and genuinely engaged, which, combined with the delicious food and beautifully designed space, made it a lovely place to spend time.
The David Mellor café is a total standout. The food is exceptional, beautifully presented, full of care and thought, and genuinely innovative. The menu feels modern and in tune with its buildings and surroundings, with dishes that are as considered as they are delicious. What really elevates the experience is the team. They're not just attentive and professional, they're warm, caring, and genuinely interested in their customers. It feels like they want you to have a great time, and you do. Gluten free options are treated properly here. Instead of just swapping in GF flour, they’ve created cakes and dishes that are naturally gluten free, clever, high-quality, and never second-best. The shop is equally impressive. It’s super premium, yes, but every item has been chosen with purpose. Beautiful cookbooks, curated kitchenware, and David Mellor’s own cutlery; design-led pieces that are as functional as they are beautiful. If you love great food, thoughtful design, and proper hospitality, this place should be on your list.
Amazing food , so many interesting dishes to choose from. I will have to come again to try more. My friend and I sampled the Persian chicken and the special salad dish, absolutely bursting with flavour , texture and colour - went away feeling very inspired by such an exciting menu. The cafe setting is stylish and the staff are so friendly and professional. The coffee was the best I have tried in ages and my friend agreed! Thank you
We have been regulars at the David Mellor centre where the cafe is located for years. We stopped going when the menu changed but have gradually returned. The cafe is run by the Riverside kitchen people
We just had a beautiful lunch in The Riverside Kitchen at the David Mellor Museum. Amazing! I had the tomatoes on sourdough toast with Eggs and ham ( I thought it sounded simple but was advised by the Gentleman with the Beard -who was great, that it was their best seller. I understand why!) My friend had the Reuben toasted sandwich which she is still raving about an hour later! Well done, -great food, great customer service and a great setting. Super stylish.The David Mellor shop was is a joy to visit after too.
The veggie breakfast was absolutely delicious, with homemade baked beans, spinach, mushrooms, cheese, egg, all served over a Derbyshire oat cake. They even have a choice of sauces, including hot sauce, which I love on eggs. It looked so good I forgot to take a photo - just dived in. So much better than an average cafe. Don’t let the odd location (in an industrial estate) put you off. It is a hidden gem, and really pretty on the inside, too. Don’t miss this place.
We thoroughly enjoyed having a delicious hot chocolate and coffee overlooking the river.The spinach, mushroom and egg bap was so tasty and we loved that the mushrooms were grown locally using coffee grounds from the cafe! Great local products such as sauces, biscuits and coffees available in the shop section. Really friendly staff too. Highly recommend!
Delicious, local, and fresh goodies served with friendly conversation and beautiful atmosphere. We love Ralph and Lauren's style!! You can do your grocery shopping here, as well as enjoy a well-balanced breakfast or lunch.
Riverside Kitchen is located at The Round Building, Hathersage, Hope Valley S32 1BA, UK
You can contact Riverside Kitchen at +44 1433 650220
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