
Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro
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About Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro
Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro is a cafe and restaurant at Denby Pottery Village in Ripley, serving a nine-item menu that includes Quiche Lorraine and Begg with Vegetables. Meals arrive on Denby pottery, and food is ordered at the counter rather than through table service. Breakfast runs for a limited window, one hour shorter on Sundays, and a queue can build as that window closes. The Big breakfast uses ingredients from a local butchers shop, and vegetable soup is offered as a starter. Sunday brings a roast dinner with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, and cauliflower cheese. The cafe opens daily in the daytime only, and reservations are recommended. A step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, high chairs are available for families with young children, and outdoor seating extends the space beyond the counter area. Free Wi-Fi is available, and food can also be ordered for takeaway.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
9 dishes- Tea
- Begg with Vegetables
- Quiche Lorraine
- Tuna Mayo Sandwich and Salad
- Eggs Benedict
- English Breakfast
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast dinner, big breakfast, afternoon tea scones and served in denby dishes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast dinner, big breakfast, afternoon tea scones and served in denby dishes.
Customer Review Summary
Roast dinners draw the most praise, with reviewers highlighting crispy roasties and cauliflower cheese alongside good portion sizes and reasonable pricing. Close behind, the big breakfast earns repeat mentions, cooked with local butcher's ingredients, and the afternoon tea stands out for its fresh sandwiches, generous scones, and unlimited tea or coffee served in Denby Pottery. The homemade vegetable soup and homity pie also get specific praise. Complaints center on inconsistent execution: one diner describes a long wait for breakfast served only lukewarm from pots that weren't hot, with no apology offered though another table reportedly received a free coffee after complaining. A separate reviewer recounts a Sunday lunch marred by burnt Yorkshire puddings and chewy beef. Others note overcooked poached eggs, and a couple mention the breakfast service window is limited to just a couple of hours. Several reviewers flag that there's no table service. One reviewer who received the afternoon tea says they were offered leftovers to take home, and multiple diners describe returning or planning to return.
Customer Review Summary
Roast dinners draw the most praise, with reviewers highlighting crispy roasties and cauliflower cheese alongside good portion sizes and reasonable pricing. Close behind, the big breakfast earns repeat mentions, cooked with local butcher's ingredients, and the afternoon tea stands out for its fresh sandwiches, generous scones, and unlimited tea or coffee served in Denby Pottery. The homemade vegetable soup and homity pie also get specific praise. Complaints center on inconsistent execution: one diner describes a long wait for breakfast served only lukewarm from pots that weren't hot, with no apology offered though another table reportedly received a free coffee after complaining. A separate reviewer recounts a Sunday lunch marred by burnt Yorkshire puddings and chewy beef. Others note overcooked poached eggs, and a couple mention the breakfast service window is limited to just a couple of hours. Several reviewers flag that there's no table service. One reviewer who received the afternoon tea says they were offered leftovers to take home, and multiple diners describe returning or planning to return.
Featured reviews
- Paul
“Homity pie, a rare occurrence these days. Good to see honest food at honest prices.”
- Martin Heffron
“Clean and comfortable place to eat All the staff were cheerful and very helpful The food was really good for all 3 of us …”
- Eric Cresswell
“I had the big breakfast, perfectly cooked with ingredients from the local butchers shop. Added bonus for me was the tinned tomatoes instead of fresh, which I very much prefer. I will definitely be back.”
- Adele Johnson
“Went for breakfast at the tail end of the breakfast window . Waited 45 mins for food wich we ended up buying another drink. Do t mind waiting if the food is good and hot . Unfortunately this wasn't the case . Could see from where I sat the the food was being put onto plates out of pots that weren't even radiating any heat . And when was served at the table was only slightly warm . I like my food hot. Really sad as the price paid was more than the average breakfast price. Sausage wasn't to my liking I like more meat than bread ratio. Hash browns were of good quality although cold. Just really poor. I'm sorry I have to leave this review . I did notice the couple 2 in front of us in the queue complained of the wait and got a free coffee. We never even got an apology for the wait . In this instance it goes a long way . Such a lovely restaurant but the basic of hot 🔥 food missing.”
- Hilary Bacon
“The homemade vegetable soup was delicious, I had beef with potatoes and veg for my main meal, that too I cannot fault, it was delicious 😁it was very busy due to the fact it was the Christmas market weekend, even so the service was smooth and friendly. I highly recommend it. Be aware it is not table service.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has rooftop seating
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Offerings· 5
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Sells prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Highlights· 4
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has rooftop seating
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
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