Hassop Station Cafe & Monsal Trail Cycle Hire

Visited this cafe last week during our walk along the Monseal Trail. We did not know about it but was pleasantly surprised when we came across it. They have a good selection of gluten free cakes, other than chocolate brownie 😋. The portions are very generous too. You can sit in a covered area with your fur babies or there is seating inside. We will definitely be going back soon😍

This place has great food, reasonable priced, great service (it's a very well oiled and efficient operation so don't be put off if there's a queue at the counter, it shouldn't take long to be served, our food came to us relatively quickly despite it being a busy day) and equally great and well maintained facilities. Word of advice though, get there early on nice weekend days or school holidays if you want a parking space. There is a cycle hire place next door with fairly decent looking kit but we took our own. It was a busy sunny Sunday when we last went so there were a lot of people on the trail as you might expect. The rule is keep left to minimise accidents whether on foot or wheel. Be aware though that some people, despite it being a busy family day out destination, feel the need to do some serious cycling on the trail. We wondered why they chose to do their serious cycling there and then considering the circumstances. So be vigilant for small children and pets, they could get run over!

It is a fabulous place, which I highly recommend for refreshments if you're doing the Monsal Trail. Whether it's just coffee and cake (delicious) or a hot lunch, the many choices on offer are amazing. Friendly, efficient staff, and obviously dog friendly, too, as there is lots of seating indoor and out. There's also a beautiful craft/gift shop on site.

We popped in here on our way back from the old railway walk, the rain was heavy and we needed a quick place to hide! We only had a herbal tea but the service was brilliant, the lady behind the counter was friendly and helpful and the service was quick. The prices seemed okay, a little on the high side but nothing outrageous. The place is huge with many tables both inside and outside under a cover, the place was clean too. The vibe felt quite cold and empty though with not a lot of atmosphere or character. We also popped in the shop where they had some beautiful autumnal displays with a variety of both handmade and shop bought goodies. The prices were very reasonable and staff members friendly. The toilets outside were in good condition and reasonably clean (seeing as it had been very muddy out)

Haven't been here for nearly 10 years. Its changed quite a bit but for the good. The Cafe is excellent and reasonably priced, and from what we saw good portions and lots of choice, we only had drinks. Great starting place for the Monsel trail, and although we didnt hire a bike, it looked as though you had plenty to choose from including a trike. Parking is a bit naughty, you pull into the car park pay for you stay, then walk past a sign that says free parking after this sign for cafe users, or words to that effect, But lovely old station that's found a new lease of life and is successful.

Great lunch stop whilst cycling along the Monsal trail old railway line. It's a good sized cafe in an old railway station with seating inside and out, mostly under cover, plus a big car park and cycle hire next door. Direct foot and bike access from the trail. Good menu plus a pizza hut and bar. Great prices.