Higgs Cafe

Julesdit

The best Bakewell Tart! 2nd May 2009

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This cafe, formerly called Higgs is now called Olive and is welcome relief from a busy Westfield.

Olive had been recommended to me a few weeks back and I've been meaning to visit. On a busy Saturday afternoon I visited with my husband and we easily found a seat. The menu was huge and we were spoilt for choice. The food was fresh and arrived quickly. Accompanying both the panini & baguette was a good fresh salad with some delicious creamy coleslaw.

After having our lunch we picked up 2 slices of the Bakewell Tart to take away with us. It was a slice of this cake that was my main reason for visiting Olive as I had been told it was the best in Derby. As I'm a bit of a Bakewell Tartaholic I felt I was obliged to test out this claim!

Once we got home we had them with a cup of tea. I have to agree with the person to recommended Olive (& specifically the Bakewell Tart) it is a very good Bakewell, so much so next time I'm in Derby I know where I'm going to stop for my coffee and cake. It was better than the Bakewells I tried in Bakewell!

Superb little cafe and I will be returning next time I'm in Derby

catsholiday

Higgs cafe 11th September 2008

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Higgs has been in Derby for many years before the new Westfield Shopping Centres arrival with its many Cafés, I is quite a big cafe with a variety of seating possibilities from chairs and tables to higher stools. there is quite a variety of food an available from biscuits and cakes to Sandwiches and light Snacks such as baked potatoes with different fillings. There is not the great variety of coffee flavours offered in some of the American style cafes but your can get a decent cappuccino, tea or hot chocolate. Higgs is also open in the evening for bistro style cafe food.It used to have live music some evenings and catered for a lively youthful crowd not the club scene but those who enjoyed live music with their casual dining..