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Cool River Cafe & Patisserie
Our renowned true barista coffee comes from Cafology; an exclusively ethical company specialising in the finest fair trade beverages. They hold the Soil Association and Rain-forest Alliance mark therefore ensuring that Cafology products really do make a difference to the farmers whose crops they buy.

We use the full flavoured smooth and round espresso, that has been medium to dark roasted, ensuring all the flavour comes through our milk based drinks. This espresso is truly rich, sweet and brilliantly balanced with notes of burnt toffee and caramel! The cafe owner and Head Chef, Chris, has been with the cafe now since 2014.
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We have monthly Bistro Nights. These evenings are a set price and includes freshly made bread, three courses & coffee with petit fours to finish. The menu changes in line with what's in season at the time. All items are made on site by our experienced chefs. We try our best to cater to all. If you have any dietary requirements please do not hesitate to get in contact to see what we can offer.
An independent caf & patisserie in the picturesque Derbyshire town of Matlock. Delicious food, homemade cakes & patisserie, with true barista coffee. Cool River Caf & Patisserie fills the gap on the high street between coffee shop & restaurant offering exceptional quality baking in an contemporary, open kitchen setting.
Reviews (9)
Esther Allen
Esther Allen
Jan 24, 2022
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Had an excellent lunch - managed to seat 8 of us and two children with no reservation and were very helpful. Had lots of vegan options and all 5 vegans were catered for! Even had two vegan cake/brownie options. Multiple milk options too. Plenty for none vegans too and couldn't fault service! Would definitely recommend.
Micah Davis
Micah Davis
Jan 18, 2022
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Cosy cafe with tasty food and hot drinks. Staff were very lovely and accommodating to our large group of 7. Only disappointment was there was no kids menu.
Ian Podmore
Ian Podmore
Jan 14, 2022
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Great cafe. Awesome scrambled egg, really the best. Place is perfectly clean as well. Would definitely come back here again.
Mike Cartwright
Mike Cartwright
Jan 08, 2022
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Great food but service was a little slow, especially the ten minute wait for a takeaway coffee after we had enjoyed our lunch.
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
Nov 24, 2021
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Absolutely love this place the service the girls the food all 5 star..my new favourite place
Samantha Rushbury
Samantha Rushbury
Aug 27, 2021
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Wow , the chocolate flapJack was outstanding the best I have eaten for a long time. I shall return especially for the flapjack. The beauty of this little gem of a coffee shop is they use local produce for their foods etc. 👌 supporting local farms, butchers & mills ... well done 👏👏 worth a visit x
WaiTak Chao
WaiTak Chao
Aug 21, 2021
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We visited again after two years, I ordered cool river full english, the black and white puddings were a bit in too small portion that's why I marked down one star. my friend had the cheese and onion quiche and was delicious.
the price of full In a hot day, if you would like a bit cooler, cafe is fitted with air condition. The quiches and the hot sandwiches are delicious.
Peter Yeo
Peter Yeo
Oct 25, 2020
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We went there for lunch as a family.
The staff were friendly and attentive.
The place was clean and tidy. It didn't have much of an atmosphere and they may a small portion of the place into a book shop.
The food was good.
We had two pies (lots of nice gravy), and daughter had cheese on toast.
Around £30 including drinks.
Stephen The Badger Of Doom Chatfield
Stephen The Badger Of Doom Chatfield
Jul 16, 2019
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A small but well designed park, water play area and play area for the kids with toilets and ice cream van. Nice lake with wildlife, and a river to walk along. Perfect place to spend a few hours.