The Bookcafé In the Quarter

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  ·1 week ago

  “First visit to The Bookcafe, I'd noticed the beautiful building previously and was curious to see inside- it didn't disappoint with it's ornate ceilings, columns and chandeliers. I love how the surroundings have been incorporated making this a beautiful place to enjoy. The menu has something for everyone and pricing was ok, all plates were left clean which is testament to our enjoyment AND served on English china. We arrived quite early and we noticed that alot of tables were already reserved, staff were efficient but lacking a smile which was a shame, we liked the Christmas menu and were discussing booking but any less than six people aren't accepted- very disappointing. I didn't realise until I'd come back from the upstairs toilet that I'd walked right past one on the ground floor, the toilet and sink themselves were clean but a repaint/refurb would enhance the good work of Housekeeping. The Bookcafe really is one of those places where I could kick off my shoes, pour a good coffee and grab a good book for an hour or two.”

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  Gordon Cameron

  ·2 weeks ago

  “Had the big breakfast and an americano. Food was nice and well cooked. Very good to be able to order on an app and customise, service was fast and friendly. Great place to stop in derby centre”

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  Matt Doran

  ·1 month ago

  “Can't rate highly enough. Service from all was fantastic. Food came quickly, was hot, fresh and extremely tasty and great value for money. The inside decor is lovely and very quirky, unlike the sterile blandness of chain coffee stores. Music level was just right, meaning you could have a conversation but still enjoy the background noise. Would highly recommend this over the corporate coffee giants.”

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  Ewelina Rutkowski

  ·1 month ago

  “The service was okay and the staff were friendly and polite, so I have no complaints about them. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. I ordered the salt and pepper chicken with skin-on fries, and it was very obvious that both were frozen/pre-prepared products. I actually recognise the chicken because I’ve bought the exact same product myself from shops before. For the price of eating out, I would expect the food to be freshly prepared rather than something that tastes like it has come straight from the freezer. The staff were lovely, but unfortunately the food quality means I wouldn’t rush back.”

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  tanvir akram

  ·5 months ago

  “A very nice cafe with very good coffee. The Matcha coffee is one of the best in Derby . The food is a bit pricey, but you pay for good quality.”

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  Mario Nava Croft

  ·6 months ago

  “The food was terrible, burned, dry and lifeless. The experience was terrible and the cost of the food is premium. Im extremely upset that I spend my money in this cafe. The manger instead of providing a full refund she only provided a part refund despite the food in 3.5 out of 5 plates being poor quality and burned. Sad very sad”

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  Scott Harris

  ·6 months ago

  “Had such a lovely breakfast at the Book Café in Derby the other morning. The food was good quality and the atmosphere was relaxed, and perfect for starting the day. Friendly staff and a great selection on the menu too. I’ll definitely be back!”

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  Michael Wall

  ·7 months ago

  “Absolutely beautiful experience today at "the bookcafé". We went for a champagne breakfast for my wife's birthday. Staff were very attentive, food and drinks very high quality. I'm very particular about sausage quality and these were great. The champagne was lovely and when we were searching for salt in the tables condiment holder a server quickly noticed and realised we were looking for the salt and brought us over some cruets of salt and pepper. Lovely experience and we will be back. Thank you so much to all of the team. Unfortunately forgott I take photos of the food but have 1 of the pan au chocolate and croissant, there were also pan au raisin which were lovely. Extra champagne very reasonably priced.”

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  Andy Griffin

  ·9 months ago

  “We held a company training meeting for 27 people in the private hire rooms. I cannot recommend it enough! The communication in planning from Annie and Chloe was excellent, and on the day Leah was a perfect host. Food was superb too, dietary requirements handled with confidence, and rather than a basic tea urn we were spoiled with barista coffee all day long. Thank you to the Bookcafe team”

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  James Cooper

  ·1 year ago

  “I think this place has become a favourite of mine, without a doubt! Never even realised it was here until earlier on today. After finishing in town, I fancied somewhere to sit and people watch for a bit, while enjoying a drink and maybe a sweet treat too. I looked at a couple of cafes close by, but The Bookcafé stood out the most to me. Well I'm glad I chose this place, because it's awesome and super quirky! A shame I didn't bring my journal with me, as it's a great place to either catch up on some writing or get stuck into a good book for a while. There were plenty of seats to choose from, so I ended up going by the window, so I could people-watch and simply enjoy the world going by. The staff were lovely, being greeted with a smile by one of the young ladies who worked there. There's a choice, to either order at the counter or from the table which is handy. It was simple to use, and you could pay through Google/Apple pay or even PayPal. The young lady I mentioned, kindly came over to inform me that they hadn't got any of the ginger cake. However, they did have a selection of other great-sounding cakes and treats. So after refreshing my memory and having a look at what they had, I went for the coffee marble cake (deliciously moist, with a subtle coffee taste... Not too overpowering!) 👌🏻I also ordered a large cappuccino and they didn't take long at all to arrive. Another lady who brought them over, was super friendly and pleasant, which just enhanced the overall experience so hats off to the staff, for being fabulous! It was nice to sit and relax, listen to the music playing and watch the world go by. Such a great place, if you're looking for somewhere to unwind for a while from the hectic world. 10/10!!”

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