The Little Shed Ashbourne

Number 1, Ashbourne DE6 1BW
$ English

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: Number 1, Ashbourne DE6 1BW
  • Cross Street: King Edward Street
  • Cuisine: English |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Coffee Shop
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Unknown
  • Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch | Other |
  • Parking: Street | Public Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01335418010
  • Features: Outdoor Seating,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Monday Hours 9:30 - 16:00
Tuesday
Tuesday Hours 9:30 - 16:00
Wednesday
Wednesday Hours 9:30 - 16:00
Thursday
Thursday Hours 9:30 - 16:00
Friday
Friday Hours 9:30 - 16:00
Saturday
Saturday Hours 9:30 - 16:30
Sunday
Sunday Hours 10:00 - 15:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.88 out of 5 stars based on 239 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 04, 2024
Ann B.
Great atmosphere, friendly service and lovely food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 09, 2024
Michele N.
A lovely independent eatery, I gave ambiance a rate of 7 purely because the music was too loud for me, and I felt like I had to talk loudly to my friends to be heard. Apart from that everything was spot on and I will be returning, and recommending to my friends and family.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 02, 2024
Katie P.
Excellent lunch we had the Budda bowl it was delicious. The service was excellent too

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 01, 2024
Sally S.
Lovely experience Bought as a present and the cream tea really made it a special occasion Great catering for Veggie too Thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 25, 2024
Nicola T.
Lovely food, excellent service, friendly staff, enjoyable experience. Would definitely recommend.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 26, 2024
Julie W.
Really lovely lunch , everyone was impressed with their food and experience. Would definitely return

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 20, 2024
Bethany W.
Thank you for being so kind when we realised that half of our group had ended up in the wrong place by mistake which led to us being very late for our original booking! It was a relief that you could still complete our order and we were very grateful. When we all eventually arrived we were impressed at the speed of service for such a big group. The cafe is lovely - we loved the decor and the music as well as the food which was delicious!

Overall: 10/10
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May 08, 2024
ELAINE C.
This was my first visit. We had the most amazing afternoon tea, with delicious quality food. The atmosphere was lovely too and the staff are very attentive. Would definitely recommend and will return.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 02, 2024
Hayley W.
We had a lovely time at The Little Shed. The staff were super friendly and happy to have a chat. The food was amazing- we had the Goats Cheese and Pear salad and toastie. Didn’t treat ourselves to cake this time, but they all looked lovely and will definitely be coming back to try some! Ambience is really nice - bright, calm and inviting cafe. Will definitely be returning very soon!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 09, 2024
Shelagh C.
Lovely lunch thank you x

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 08, 2024
Doug M.
Excellent food and service! I was particularly pleased that my voucher was accepted even though it was a week out of date! We will definitely be back!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 12, 2024
Julie L.
All very nice. Breakfast was very tasty and service was fabulous.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 05, 2024
Sharon D.
Lovely cafe, great food, accommodating owners/ staff. Will definitely return.

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 14, 2024
Sara T.
Loved lunch here staff were friendly the cafe decor was lovely and the food was very good. The toastie was made with really thick slices of bread and plenty of filling, only one very small change I would of liked and that would be to have plain crisps with toastie as it came with salt and vinegar which aren’t to everybody’s taste but the toastie filled me up so this wasn’t a major issue. I will definitely go back for lunch again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 05, 2024
Clare P.
The Cherry and Almond Scone was amazing. Vegan options on your menu, including scones, cakes etc would be great!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Dec 09, 2023
Alison H.
Such a lovely place for lunch. On a freezing cold day, the Little Shed provided a warm welcome, both in terms of temperature and from the staff. We chose the soup which was so tasty and served with delicious bread. The cheese scone was also wonderful. Will definitely be back when I'm next in Ashbourne.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 19, 2023
Jodie M.
The little shed Ashbourne was beautiful. Extremely friendly and polite staff and the food was just absolutely delicious. The afternoon tea was worth every penny. I’ll be returning very soon.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 05, 2023
Liz A.
Outstanding breakfast as always. Service is super friendly and went the extra mile to wish my son a happy birthday with a lit candle in his breakfast. Such a lovely touch.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 19, 2023
Preeti B.
The staff were incredibly friendly and the afternoon tea was amazing. It is a lovely place, clean and cosy. I loved the food and was amazed by the quality of service.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 14, 2023
Sara K.
Lovely cafe with helpful staff and delicious food.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 10, 2023
Kim W.
Excellent service.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 02, 2023
Romany D.
Lovely afternoon tea - too much for the 4 of us to get through! But it was lovely - all beautifully served on fine china. Thoroughly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 12, 2023
Sue S.
We had a little wait for our food but didn’t mind as the staff were very friendly and the food was fantastic, will definitely come back again soon

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 21, 2023
Denise S.
Our first time at The Little Shed and it won't be out last. Couldn't fault it. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 18, 2023
David P.
I met up with my family, and we all enjoyed the food. The food was tasty, good quality and reasonably priced. It has a lovely comfortable layout with good service. We enjoyed our time and agreed we would meet there again. Overall, I highly recommend The Little Shed. Thank you for such a pleasant experience.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 28, 2023
Gill L.
Absolutely delicious! There were 6 of us and we all agreed it was one of the best we had ever had. The bread was so fresh, the sandwiches delicious as were the cakes. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and didn’t hurry us to leave even though it was past closing time. Thank you Little Shed.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 28, 2023
Suzanne D.
Once again we had a delightful afternoon at The Little Shed, Ashbourne. We all had the delicious Afternoon Tea. Excellent quality food, drinks and service!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 14, 2023
Jackie W.
The best scones ever. Very friendly service as always. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 06, 2023
Claire W.
Beautiful building and staff. Gorgeous food. There are even some little treats to buy if you fancy.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 20, 2024
Alex B.
A lovely and lively place to visit for breakfast. Great food, staff were really attentive and helpful…also very patient as my toddler had a meltdown. Would highly recommend.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 27, 2024
Chris C.
A very charming place with a pleasant relaxed light and airy ambience. My order looked fabulous was very tasty and generous plentiful. Good value for the quality. A decent hot latte too. The menu selection was a good balance of choices without being too excessive. The experienced and I would say reassuringly matriarchal member of staff was busy on her own at the front but was attentive enough. I'm all for charming independent coffee eateries like the little shed. I'll be back.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 23, 2024
Ann B.
Loved the friendly staff, cleanliness: not an enormous menu but love the extra detail and care on the presentation of every dish

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 06, 2024
Lavena H.
We really enjoyed our Afternoon Tea and the food was lovely and well presented. Our only disappointment was that unlimited tea drinks were not included in the price. Most places we have been to have offered refills to the teapot. After all, what is the cost of an extra scoop of tealeaves? Having said that, the waitress did offer to fill the pot with just water which we accepted.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Feb 14, 2024
Rob M.
Definitely a place we'd recommend, very welcoming and helpful. The food is fresh, the basic meal ingredients are a little different in a very welcome way, and the chef has put them together with real care....look forward to seeing you again soon.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 16, 2023
Ann B.
Lovely food and friendly staff : enjoyed our afternoon

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 2/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 5/10
Sep 02, 2024
ELAINE H.
Unfortunately our experience here was spoilt by the appallingly slow service. Such a shame as the food was pretty good, fresh , well presented and plentiful. Our drinks were served long after our food arrived which meant that we were sitting at the table for over half an hour without even a drink despite pre-booking. We noticed that a couple who were seated immediately before us had been served and finished eating before we even got anything at all. The staff we encountered were all lovely but clearly very disorganised and couldn't cope with the volume of customers.