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    Byways

    307 Reviews
    #40 of 54 Restaurants in Bakewell}
    $$ - $$$Cafe, British, Vegetarian Friendly
    Water Lane, Peak District National Park, Bakewell DE45 1EU, England
    +44 1629 812807
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    Overview
    3.5
    307 reviews
    • Excellent42%
    • Very good21%
    • Average11%
    • Poor10%
    • Terrible16%
    Travellers talk about
    “scones” (29 reviews)
    “rarebit” (11 reviews)
    “toasties” (9 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    Cafe, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
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    LOCATION
    Water Lane, Peak District National Park, Bakewell DE45 1EU, England
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    11 - 20 of 304 reviews

    Reviewed 8 May 2017 via mobile
    Lunch

    Having visited Byways previously and enjoyed good food and service we were sadly disappointed this time. Our order was taken reasonably quickly but after nearly half an hour there was no sign of our lunch, just how long does it take to make a sandwich!...More

    Thank Lesley L
    Kelly B, General Manager at Byways, responded to this reviewResponded 8 May 2017

    I apologise for your disappointing visit all i can say is the staff will be told with immediate effect, sincere apologies

    Reviewed 7 May 2017
    Horrific

    Absolute disgrace!! After having a cold breakfast we were appalled to see the young man in chef whites on the phone outside smoking a cigarette talking about taking drugs rather loudly! WOULDNT VISIT!!!More

    1  Thank willmathews2017
    Kelly B, General Manager at Byways, responded to this reviewResponded 8 May 2017

    Iam sorry about your disappointing visit & suprised at your comment about cold breakfast as it is our best seller here. as for the chef i apologise but with having 2 chefs on that day i dont know which one your refering to, ( their...More

    Reviewed 3 May 2017
    Quick and friendly

    I enjoyed my sausage and egg cob washed down with a cappuccino very much. Ok I was alone in the place at the time but staff were friendly and food took no time at all to arrive. It has a nice atmosphere, good pricing and...More

    Thank Brian E
    Kelly B, General Manager at Byways, responded to this reviewResponded 5 May 2017

    Thank you for your positive review it is very much appreciated, we hope to see you again

    Reviewed 30 April 2017
    A proper tearoom

    We were pleasantly surprised by the cosy tea room after a fruitless search round other places in the town. The menu had plenty of choices and you need to look out for specials and a separate board advertising scones that could easily be missed. The...More

    Thank gastroroam
    Kelly B, General Manager at Byways, responded to this reviewResponded 1 May 2017

    Thank you for your positive review it is very much appreciated, may we see you again soon

    Reviewed 15 April 2017 via mobile
    Slow, chaotic, cold

    Family of 4 ordered jacket spuds and drinks. 20 mins for drinks to arrive (after asking where our food was), another 10 mind for food. When it did turn up it was warm, not hot. Understaffed, no order of service. Two tables who ordered after...More

    Thank dwnfallen
    Reviewed 8 April 2017 via mobile
    Pulled in for Breakfast

    We stopped of in Bakewell for breakfast and found this delightful little place, well worth the trip up the stairs. A well cooked and delicious full English breakfast with good service and coffee

    Thank Rodders27
    Kelly B, General Manager at Byways, responded to this reviewResponded 9 April 2017

    Thank you very much for your positive review it is very much appreciated

    Reviewed 27 March 2017 via mobile
    Stale bread

    Not good food. Both my husband and my sandwiches were dry and stale, I asked for white bread but was given brown. The clotted cream for scone was dry and crumbly. Never go back again.More

    2  Thank Rak1983
    Kelly B, General Manager at Byways, responded to this reviewResponded 28 March 2017

    I can assure you all our bread is fresh daily not dry & stale & as for the clotted cream it is a little crumbly on top but the correct consistency underneath, how can you say not good food when you simply had a sandwich...More

    Reviewed 27 March 2017 via mobile
    Disappointed

    I came here many years ago and was my first ever experience of a tearoom which then began my love for the places. We visited again yesterday after me giving a lot of compliments about the place to my other half to then be made...More

    1  Thank Alice W
    Reviewed 5 March 2017
    Visit today

    Visited this afternoon after being turned away from another tearoom in Bakewell as they were too busy. Mounted the staircase to a lovely welcome greeting and were asked to choose a table. Ordered a coffee,chai tea,carrot cake and Bakewell tart. All arrived promptly and were...More

    Thank jularic
    Kelly B, General Manager at Byways, responded to this reviewResponded 7 March 2017

    Thank you very much for your positive feedback, im glad you enjoyed your visit to us. Also delighted you enjoyed our bakewell tart it is our biggest seller as far as desserts are concerned, ill have to start making more, we do hope to see...More

    Reviewed 2 March 2017
    Cold Hot Drinks !!

    Called in on sunday afternoon for a hot drink, latte and mocha and a scone. Long wait for two drinks considering it was not busy. Eventually the drinks come but no scone. Drinks were barely warm, my husband can not drink very hot drinks as...More

    Thank jennywilliams367
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Cafe, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
    Restaurant features
    Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Reservations
    Good for
    Kids, Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Monday
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Tuesday
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Wednesday
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Thursday
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Friday
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Saturday
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: Water Lane, Peak District National Park, Bakewell DE45 1EU, England
    • Location: Europe  >  United Kingdom (UK)  >  England  >  Peak District National Park  >  Bakewell
    • Phone Number: +44 1629 812807
    Description
    Cafe serving homecooked homely food.
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