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About Café Impromptu
Café Impromptu is a cafe at 14 Church St in the town centre of Ashbourne. The breakfast plate is a full English with two sausages, bacon, fried egg, baked beans, mushrooms, tomato and fried bread, served with toast. It also includes black pudding and hash browns, and the toast comes white, brown or granary. Bagels are on the menu too, including one filled with egg, avocado, salmon and cream cheese. Cappuccinos, lattes and other coffees are served, some in medium and large sizes, with homemade cakes alongside. Dogs are welcome here, and the cafe provides dog treats and blankets, so people can bring a pet along. Tables near the counter suit solo customers or parties of two.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, cappuccino, homemade cakes and bagel with egg.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, cappuccino, homemade cakes and bagel with egg.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the draw here, and the Full English leads the praise: reviewers describe two sausages, a runny fried egg, bacon, baked beans, mushrooms, tomato, hash browns and fried bread, served hot, fresh and generous with no grease. Close behind are the cappuccinos and other coffees, with a vanilla latte and a huge milkshake also singled out. Several also point to the homemade cakes, and one enjoyed a bagel with egg, avocado, salmon and cream cheese. The summer strawberry lemonade gets a mention too. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, with one describing a server who chatted and asked about preferences, and a couple note they were seated quickly on a Sunday lunchtime. Value comes up often, and a few mention the upstairs outdoor seating. Dog owners call it very dog friendly, and one reviewer spotted a jar of dog treats and blankets by the side. No recurring complaints appear in the reviews.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the draw here, and the Full English leads the praise: reviewers describe two sausages, a runny fried egg, bacon, baked beans, mushrooms, tomato, hash browns and fried bread, served hot, fresh and generous with no grease. Close behind are the cappuccinos and other coffees, with a vanilla latte and a huge milkshake also singled out. Several also point to the homemade cakes, and one enjoyed a bagel with egg, avocado, salmon and cream cheese. The summer strawberry lemonade gets a mention too. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, with one describing a server who chatted and asked about preferences, and a couple note they were seated quickly on a Sunday lunchtime. Value comes up often, and a few mention the upstairs outdoor seating. Dog owners call it very dog friendly, and one reviewer spotted a jar of dog treats and blankets by the side. No recurring complaints appear in the reviews.
Featured reviews
- Will Harrison
“Best cafe in Ashbourne. Atmosphere and food is brilliant, and the staff members are all pleasant and professional. Would highly recommend!”
- Dale Bland
“First time visiting here but won't be the last time One of the best breakfasts we have had . Fresh tasty and no grease. Wonderful cappuccinos . Nice and clean establishment with wonderful friendly attentive staff Ps lovely cakes too :) Thank you for a wonderful experience”
- goatcobain
“Great town centre cafe. Called in for a quick coffee and cake, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Very pleased with our drinks and cakes, good value too. The meals being served looked very tasty too. Well worth a visit.”
- CAROLINE FRENCH
“Always a warm welcome given by all the staff here. Food is always fresh and very nicely cooked and presented. Good value for money. Good selection of homemade cakes too. Very dog friendly. We love it!”
- Michael M
“Went in for breakfast. The service was very friendly, quick and attentive! The lady taking our order was really personable and had friendly conversation with us, asked us for our preferences and nothing was too much trouble for her! The food was also absolutely delicious, well presented and came out in good time. Would highly recommend this place.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Cosy cafe & bakery for British cuisine served in an intimate inside space with outdoor seating on the pavement and upstairs patio. Ideal for both quick bites and leisurely meals, Café Impromptu serves delicious food and drinks in a vibrant, friendly atmosphere.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Rooftop seating
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Service options· 1
- Curbside pickup
- Offerings· 8
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 2
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Highlights· 4
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Rooftop seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Cafes near Café Impromptu
- The Little Shed4.52760.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
chai lattes, afternoon tea, cooked breakfast
- 9.1 mi away£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
full english breakfast, homity pie, ice cream
- 9.1 mi away£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian options
cheese scone, soup of the day, former kitchen setting
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Café ImpromptuOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8368 | — | £10–20 | full english breakfast, cappuccino, homemade cakes |
| The Little ShedOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.5276 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | chai lattes, afternoon tea, cooked breakfast |
| Hartington Farm Shop & CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.6643 | 9.1 mi away | £10–20 | full english breakfast, homity pie, ice cream |
| National Trust - RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options | 4.399 | 9.1 mi away | £10–20 | cheese scone, soup of the day, former kitchen setting |
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