The Book Cafe

There are now quite a few rather lovely independent cafés in Derby but I’ve always had a soft spot for the Book Café, I have been known to spend a whole afternoon in here curled up with a coffee and a good book — I just wish I had the time to do that these days! I’ve been coming here since day 1 and, while it has grown and evolved so much over the years, still remains true to it’s roots. It continues to offer the same high quality food & drink it always has, just in a slightly larger (and even prettier) space. Every Saturday night they have Live Acoustic music which is always very popular, in the evenings the rustic artisan pizzas are a real treat along with a glass or 2 of red — their Rare Vineyards Malbec is particularly good. They also sell a small selection of beautiful cards and gifts and have recently decorated the upstairs space to make some funky club rooms, ideal for a private celebration.

Favourite place! For lunch, afternoon tea, or tea is incredible! Big portions but tastes lush! Cutest place ever to have a meet up, nice chat or just a coffee. LOVE IT.