Top cafes
Please send me details of your favourite cafés in the area so we can plan our rides around them... after all the café stop is the most important part of any ride.
Thanks to Mike Garvey for pointing out that Chesterfield Spire CC has an extremely comprehensive list on their cafes page.
Northern Garden Centre, Blyth Road, Oldcotes
Suggested by John Smith.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons up to 20 of the area's vets gather here for a last coffee before the home run. Very friendly reception from Sally, Georgia, Leanne and Lucy.
The Old Station House cafe, Pontefract Road, Snaith, Doncaster, DN14 ODE
Suggested by Steve Scott.
Situated on the A645 between Hensall and Snaith. Open daily. All welcome. Biker & cyclist friendly, popular with the Elmsall RC boys.
https://www.facebook.com/Old-Station-House-Cafe-1565059863768794/
Sky View cafe, Sandtoft Aerodrome, Sandtoft Road, DN9 1PN
Suggested by George Miles.
"Bacon butties, sausage sarnies, all things on toast. All good." "One of the best airfield cafes in the country".
The Farm Cafe, Whitley Bridge (off the A19)
Suggested by George Miles.
"Here at The Farm Café we welcome cycling groups, cycling clubs and families out for afternoon bike rides. Whatever time of day it is, breakfast, lunch and snacks are freshly prepared for you to enjoy. We also make sure that there are some cycling magazines in our magazine rack for you to browse through."
Birkin Fisheries Tea Room, Haddlesey Rd, Birkin, Nr Knottingley, Pontefract
Suggested by George Miles.
"I'd like to put people off visiting this little gem, then there would be more amazing cakes left for me".
Calabria, Chesterfield
Suggested by Alex.
Best coffee in Derbyshire. Small though, so only good if you're on your own or in a very small group. Nice sunny spot for sitting outside. Fantastic food.
Pool café, Hathersage
Suggested by Alex.
Nice and cheap. Good for big groups - the Rutland Teacake tends to meet up there on a Saturday morning.
Seedlings Garden Centre, Hirst Road, Carlton, Snaith
Suggested by George Miles.
Nice and cheap. Good for big groups - the Rutland Teacake tends to meet up there on a Saturday morning.