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Set in the beautiful Peak District countryside, 2 miles south of the historic spa town of Buxton, High Peak Bookstore and Café is a great place to relax and spend time with family and friends. In our café we serve local freshly-ground coffee and an excellent range of loose-leaf teas, as well as breakfast, brunch, lunch, light bites, cakes and snacks. There is plenty of choice for vegans and vegetarians and we offer many gluten-free options. In our spacious bookstore 99% of our books are half price or less and we have an extensive and eclectic range of genres, including a dedicated children's room and a wide range of local area interest books. We also sell traditional and contemporary greeting…
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast, Drinks
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Cafe, British, Healthy
FEATURES
Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Takeout, Reservations, Free off-street parking, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 16 December 2020
Wonderful Toilets with a view.

Cafe closed due to covid restrictions. It is a few years since we last visited and is now much larger with some beautiful craft items as well as books. Visited the toilets aaand they are amazing! Is there still a loo of the year award...More

Date of visit: December 2020
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Reviewed 2 November 2020
A little gem in the countryside

I went to buy a few books before second lock down and there was a huge variety. After doing my shopping I decided to have lunch in the cafe, the 3 bean chilli with melted cheese topped nachos were gorgeous, also the latte was lovely...More

Date of visit: October 2020
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BookstoreBrierlowBar, General Manager at High Peak Bookstore and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 4 November 2020

Thank you so much for your lovely review...we really appreciate you taking the time 😊

Reviewed 29 October 2020
A real treat to visit this cafe and the bookstore.

Possibly my favourite cafe, with a great ambience, very friendly staff, and super food. I love the references to the fact that it was a garage many years ago. Well organised for social-distancing, hand sanitation etc. It sits very well with the wonderful High Peak...More

Date of visit: October 2020
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BookstoreBrierlowBar, General Manager at High Peak Bookstore and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 31 October 2020

What a lovely review Lorraine...thank you so much, we really appreciate your kind words 🥰

Reviewed 26 October 2020 via mobile
Once again a lovely bookshop,

Once again a lovely bookshop, With loads of different books. Came out with arms full of books and bits. Will of course be back next time we past.

Date of visit: October 2020
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BookstoreBrierlowBar, General Manager at High Peak Bookstore and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 28 October 2020

Thank you so much for your lovely review 🥰

Reviewed 23 September 2020
I love this place!

Great food and a friendly efficient service. A really good choice of vegan/vegetarian food and the gluten free cake is a huge bonus. there were 3 choices of GF cake and that's not something you see at most cafe/restaurants. Plus the oat milk latte is...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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BookstoreBrierlowBar, General Manager at High Peak Bookstore and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 24 September 2020

What a wonderful review! 🥰 Thank you so very much, it means a lot to us, especially at the moment when things are rather stressful and everything keeps changing. We hope you keep visiting us until AC (after Covid) as we’re even better then 😂

Reviewed 13 September 2020
Excellent Cafe & Book Store

Took my mother (80) and son 12 here yesterday. Can not wait to return. Very good service. We had coffees, lunch and cake afterwards. Great choice and freshly made. Menu much better than your average cafe. Coffee was superb quality. Mum, son and myself all...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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BookstoreBrierlowBar, General Manager at High Peak Bookstore and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2020

Thank you so much for this lovely review 🥰 it has cheered me up no end. I’m so glad you loved the Bookstore...we have so much new stock arriving this week and next so definitely worth another trip soon 😊

Reviewed 10 September 2020
Needs a little organization !!

Went for lunch and have to say was very disorganized ... tables free outside laden with washing up but empty for at least the 15 minute wait we waited to be allowed in... once allowed in shown to table but then allowed to walk round...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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BookstoreBrierlowBar, General Manager at High Peak Bookstore and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 10 September 2020

I’m sorry you felt that we were disorganised on your visit. We do find that at certain times on certain days we are rather ‘overwhelmed’ by pots and customers ( when staff are on their much needed break for example or when we’ve had a...More

Reviewed 7 September 2020
Friendly for a solo motorcyclist lunch stop

Friendly to a solo motorcyclist Stopped for a quick lunch bite. Parked motorcycle in car park, not tarmac so to be safe I used spreader pad under prop stand, no problem. 3 places to sit - inside, outside under verandah or outside at open picnic...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 7 September 2020
Friendly to a solo motorcyclist

Stopped for a quick lunch bite. Parked motorcycle in car park, not tarmac so to be safe I used spreader pad under prop stand, no problem. 3 places to sit - inside, outside under verandah or outside at open picnic tables (see photo). Socially distanced...More

Date of visit: September 2020
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BookstoreBrierlowBar, General Manager at High Peak Bookstore and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 7 September 2020

Thank you so much for your lovely review 😊

Reviewed 20 August 2020
Lovely hidden gem

Stopped for coffee and cake ( I can highly recommend the banana and pistachio cake) and were impressed by the food ( kids had panini), friendliness of staff and cleanliness of the place.

Date of visit: August 2020
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BookstoreBrierlowBar, General Manager at High Peak Bookstore and Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 21 August 2020

Thank you so much for your lovely review...we really appreciate you taking the time 😊

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No, only new books but a great selection.
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Frequently Asked Questions about High Peak Bookstore and Cafe
  • Yes, High Peak Bookstore and Cafe offers takeaway services.
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  • High Peak Bookstore and Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 4.5
    • Service: 4.5
    • Value: 4.5