Quick info
About Pitstop Cafe
On Tamworth Rd in Derby, Pitstop Cafe sits roadside, sunk into a lay-by, serving breakfast and cafe fare to passing traffic. The cob range includes egg, sausage, and bacon combinations, with the sausage and egg cob a recurring order, and hash browns served as part of breakfast. Beyond the morning menu, the kitchen also turns out a double cheeseburger topped with onions, chilli sauce and mayo, and a BLT served with sweet chilli sauce. Orders are taken at the counter on a walk-in basis, with no reservations, and phone orders are available for those who want to call ahead. Outdoor seating gives customers a spot to eat on site, while take-out and collection service suits anyone continuing their journey. The cafe opens Monday to Saturday during the day and stays closed on Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
Menu & Prices
33 dishes · mains £3–11- MEGA BREAKFAST£11.00
- CHIPS£3.00
- CHICKEN BURGER£5.00
- FULL BREAKFAST£9.00
- STANDARD BREAKFAST£7.50
- CHEESY CHIPS£4.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast cob, sausage and egg cob, double cheeseburger and hash browns.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast cob, sausage and egg cob, double cheeseburger and hash browns.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come back to the breakfast cob, with the sausage and egg version singled out as lovely and one diner calling the fried egg the best in years. Close behind are the staff, described repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, and a cafe kept clean. Other named items include a double cheeseburger with onions, chilli sauce and mayo, a BLT with sweet chilli sauce, and perfect hash browns. Several describe a friendly atmosphere, and one says they have used the cafe for over a year. The one serious complaint comes from a reviewer who reports being served a takeaway breakfast cob with mould on it. That reviewer, whose food was collected by a colleague as part of a larger phone order, still rated service and atmosphere well but says they will not eat there again. Nine of the ten reviewers are positive, and several say they plan to return whenever they are in the area, with one calling it a roadside stop worth a detour.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come back to the breakfast cob, with the sausage and egg version singled out as lovely and one diner calling the fried egg the best in years. Close behind are the staff, described repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, and a cafe kept clean. Other named items include a double cheeseburger with onions, chilli sauce and mayo, a BLT with sweet chilli sauce, and perfect hash browns. Several describe a friendly atmosphere, and one says they have used the cafe for over a year. The one serious complaint comes from a reviewer who reports being served a takeaway breakfast cob with mould on it. That reviewer, whose food was collected by a colleague as part of a larger phone order, still rated service and atmosphere well but says they will not eat there again. Nine of the ten reviewers are positive, and several say they plan to return whenever they are in the area, with one calling it a roadside stop worth a detour.
Featured reviews
- Paul Brudenell
“If you’re looking for a top-tier meal, the Pitstop Cafe is an absolute must visit. It stands out as the best in the area, hands down. The double cheeseburger is a masterclass and perfectly complemented by onions, chilli sauce, and mayo. If you prefer something classic with a twist, the BLT with sweet chilli sauce is equally impressive and incredibly flavorful. Beyond the food, the experience is consistently great. The staff are amazing and always welcoming and attentive. The cafe itself is kept spotlessly clean. Highly recommended for anyone in the area!”
- Jake Sykes
“Always great service and breakfast is top notch always find myself going back whenever im in the area”
- Ryan
“Good Atmosphere, had the breakfast cob and it was lovely! Thanks Vicky”
- daniel nelson
“Brilliant road side cafe, good food lovely spot sunk in to the lay-by. Staff welcoming and good banta. Highly recommend.”
- simon hedley
“Cracking place, great friendly service and a banging sausage and egg cob (as promised by the lady there) 👌”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Casual
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- Kerbside pickup
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Solo dining
- Quiet
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Location
Cafes near Pitstop Cafe
- Avocado4.81753 miVegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options
halloumi rice bowl, nargesy spinach and egg, persian saffron chai
- Mrs B's4.51273.1 miOutdoor seatingDelivery
sunday lunch, breakfast cobs, freshly made yorkshire puddings
- A-one Cafe & Kitchen4.71313.1 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
full english breakfasts, teriyaki chicken with rice, hong kong french toast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitstop CafeOutdoor seating · Delivery | 4.480 | — | breakfast cob, sausage and egg cob, double cheeseburger |
| AvocadoVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 4.8175 | 3 mi | halloumi rice bowl, nargesy spinach and egg, persian saffron chai |
| Mrs B'sOutdoor seating · Delivery | 4.5127 | 3.1 mi | sunday lunch, breakfast cobs, freshly made yorkshire puddings |
| A-one Cafe & KitchenOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.7131 | 3.1 mi | full english breakfasts, teriyaki chicken with rice, hong kong french toast |
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