The Little Shed

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  Gillian Crook

  ·1 month ago

  “A lovely cafe, we had coffee and cake in the afternoon. A nice atmosphere. Plenty if choice. Highly recommend”

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  Nathan Cox

  ·2 months ago

  “WARNING TO ANYONE THAT HAS AN ALLERGY. Should have read the other 1 star reviews before we came in because they’re all the same. When telling the member of staff behind the counter that the food was for someone with an egg and nut allergy we were asked if egg and nuts would kill them. When we responded “no but they would be extremely ill” we were told that they therefore had an intolerance because it wasn’t life threatening. This is obviously incorrect and very concerning for a food establishment. I then spoke to the manager to give feedback on the member of staff who clearly wasn’t trained properly but the manager asked us the same set of questions. After a bit of a discussion on what defined an allergy we were told we should have spoken to the manager first despite the menu saying ‘tell a member of our team’. The manager then went on to say that they don’t serve people with allergies because the kitchen is too busy to clean down which raised even bigger concerns about the place. We were told that she would have to refund that meal and she offered to refund everyone’s but we were short on time so the person with the allergy said they would sit there and watch everyone else eat. There was never an apology or an acknowledgment of how bad the experience was. I’ll copy here the Cambridge dictionary definition of an allergy in the hope that this place reads it: An allergy is a medical condition where your body reacts badly to a substance that is normally harmless to most people. When you have an allergy, your body's defense system treats that safe thing like a dangerous germ. [1, 2, 3, 4]”

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  Catherine Findley

  ·3 months ago

  “Incredible! Fantastic brunch with THICK sliced bread, proper bacon and a proper tea in bone china. Great hub with a really lovely friendly atmosphere. Hannah and Abbey made us feel so looked after. Great staff. Great energy”

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  Lesley Bristow

  ·5 months ago

  “We have just eaten lunch at this delightful little place. Very busy but able to squeeze us in. The lovely waitress explained that there was a wait for food, which was fine for us. Fabulous menu, with lots of choices of good and drinks. The first place that I've had the choice of four different types of Chai Latte 😊 Our food was delicious, I chose the Lebanese flatbread with hallumi, absolutely lovely. My hubby had a wiltshire ham, mushroom, onion and cheese toasty. He said it was great. We didn't have cakes or desserts, but they did look delicious and fresh. Loved that there was a water station where you can help yourself to fresh, cool, drinking water. The decor is beautiful, seating good, clean, and spacious restrooms too. We would definitely recommend and return when in Ashbourne again. Well done, to The Little Shed 👏”

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  Daphne Harries

  ·6 months ago

  “So well organised, lovely food and staff. I have autism and it can be really overwhelming in places like cafes where you’re not totally sure on where to go/what to do. Clear instructions (wait to be seated, then order at counter). I loved the different water jugs available for free! Very refreshing and add a little something extra. The building has such character and balances beauty with history really well. The food is delicious and equally stunning! I had the tiramisu latte (lush!!!) and the cooked breakfast — so lovely, will be coming again!”

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  Adam Pescod

  ·7 months ago

  “We’ve had two trips to the Peak District in the past 18 months and visited this lovely cafe on both occasions. Our most recent visit was for cake and hot drinks, enjoying chai lattes and a huge slice of delicious coffee and walnut cake to share. I did spot that the chai latte is the same brand we use at home, but fortunately we like it! We shared the ploughman’s platter on a previous visit, which was very generous and beautifully presented. Everything on the board was yummy, especially the Black Bomber cheese, pork pie and chutney. The soft drinks were also very nice, and service was efficient. Highly recommended.”

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  Danny Goodall

  ·11 months ago

  “Found The Little Shed on Google after a stop over in Ashford, and even though it was a 20 minute drive, it was well worth it! We always try to find places that score highly for breakfast and this was definitely one of the best we'd had for a while. The cafe was decent sized, the staff were really friendly and helpful, clearing and cleaning a table swiftly upon our arrival as it was pretty busy, though they made it look effortless. We ordered eggs benedict and a full english with coffees and everything was perfect. It was a great start to the day. Well done and thank you Little Shed team.”

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  Lucy Dale

  ·1 year ago

  “We booked the Little Shed Ashbourne to host afternoon tea for a baby shower event with 20+ guests. The staff were incredible from start to finish. We had the whole venue to ourselves and nothing was too much trouble. The staff were all super professional and friendly and the food was amazing. Highly recommended venue for any event. Simply outstanding!!”

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  Thinasha Mendis

  ·1 year ago

  “Stopped here to grab some breakfast and it was a lovely experience. The cafe was well decorated and cozy. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Good selection of breakfast options from various toasts to waffles. The coffee was top notch as well and the food tasted as good as it looks. Would recommend trying the waffles with bacon. Will definitely visit again when possible. Free street parking available up to an hour.”

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  G Dawes

  ·2 years ago

  “We booked an afternoon tea here and really enjoyed it. The staff were very attentive, thoughtful and friendly. We were asked about dietary requirements on booking in advance on the phone and the staff were already up to speed having read the booking notes on our arrival, immediately running though the menu highlighting what was suitable for a member of our party (ordering off the main menu) who had a nut allergy. Dog's are not allowed inside but are welcome outside. The afternoon tea was delicious with a good selection of sandwiches and cakes. We ended up taking a few of the cakes home!”

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