The Chakra Lounge opens in Bakewell in 2022

Archive: 2022. This article describes the Bakewell branch when it opened.

The Chakra Lounge opened its Bakewell café in 2022, following its Buxton and Sheffield branches. The opening menu was described as vegetarian, with vegan dishes.

The current Bakewell menu includes chicken as well as vegetarian dishes. Check directly with the café about dietary requirements.

“We want to offer something different at each Chakra, so the style of our food remains the same with our usual combination of eastern/western flavours but the menus vary slightly at Buxton, Sheffield and Bakewell. Each shop offers an individual experience”, said business owner Sammie.

The Bakewell branch added another location to the business in 2022.

Bakewell’s Chakra Lounge opened in May 2022; the business began earlier in Buxton. As well as a reputation for original nosh, Chakra prides itself on friendly and informal employees. Business owner Sammie said, “We’ve pulled together another amazing team for the Bakewell branch and the staff at Chakra in Buxton helped us get there! Our ethos continues to be is firmly set around healthy, tasty food that makes you feel good but we couldn’t do without the people. They really put their heart and soul into it”.

This photograph appeared in the 2022 opening report. See the Food Standards Agency for the latest published hygiene rating.

During Covid, they tried to keep the service running as much as they could, within the restrictions, and helped with the local community. They launched the Pay it with a Post-it; a gesture where anyone could leave a post-it note on the A-board outside, offering a free coffee or even lunch to a stranger who was finding things tough. The 2022 article reported that Chakra planned to continue the scheme.

The Chakra Lounge’s Buxton branch.

The 2022 article reported that the new Bakewell branch had a food hygiene rating of 5. Its latest published Food Standards Agency rating is 4, following an inspection on 10 February 2026.

The original article also reported a plan to plant a tree for each gift card purchased, alongside initiatives involving the International Tree Foundation and Isha Foundation.

In 2022, owner Sammie planned a fundraising skydive for a functional neurological disorder charity.

The original article described dietary options and takeaway service. For current availability and allergy information, check with the café.