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description: All about the Quarry Cafe at the National Stone Centre, what it offers, where it's based, the team behind the counter and more.
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# The Quarry Cafe

at the National Stone Centre

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### Proud to serve you

Here at the Quarry Café, we offer a wide range of delicious food and specialty drinks. We use fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers.

This includes favourites such as our breakfasts, baguettes, bakes and sweet treats.

We also offer weekly specials including quiches and homemade soup, which can be served on its own or accompanied with a sandwich. Popular choices amongst our seasonal soup varieties range from spicy curried parsnip to roast garlic and rosemary.

[Food menu](https://www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk/hubfs/NSC%20Menu.pdf)

[Drinks menu](https://www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk/hubfs/DRINKS%20MENU.pdf)

### Opening Hours

• Food from the menu served **10.00am - 2.45pm**  
• Drinks, cakes and snacks only from **2.45pm – 4.00pm**  
• Takeaway service only will apply from **3.30pm** until closing  
• Centre closure at **4.00pm**

![Hygiene Rating](https://www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Hygiene%20Rating.png?width=200&height=111&name=Hygiene%20Rating.png)

### A place for everyone

Whether you're a family, couple, individual or group, we're proud to welcome you into our fantastic cafe nestled into the grounds of the NSC site, located within the Discovery Centre. 

Dogs are also welcome, providing they are on their best behaviour! 

We cater for all ages. This includes a delicious menu of classic cafe favorites, hearty meals, children's lunch deals, a wide range of hot and cold drinks, along with locally produced ice cream for those hot summer days.

Regulars are even rewarded with a free tea or coffee thanks to our hot drink stamps loyalty scheme.

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**Please note:** Whilst we do our very best to cater for everyone, our small kitchen and the potential for cross-contamination means we are not able to safely accommodate allergen requirements.

If you have specific concerns, we are always happy to discuss them with you before your visit.

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### Run by our passionate team

Our dedicated and friendly hands-on team are the real backbone of the Quarry Cafe.

From our servers, cooks, and cleaning team, nothing is too much trouble to ensure you have the best visit, providing you with delicious drinks, snacks and meals in a welcoming environment.

For any questions or queries ahead of your visit, please contact us below and one of our team members will be happy to help.

[Get in touch](mailto:nsc@nationalstonecentre.org.uk)

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Telephone: 01629 824833  
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