2021 feature: The Hydro Café has since closed. Its former Spring Gardens premises later became home to other restaurants.

The Hydro Café was a long-standing fixture in Buxton town centre. In 2021, following the reopening of the Crescent Hotel, the café described plans to serve visitors and reach out to the local community.

Two people standing inside the café

The 2021 feature reported eight homemade burgers on the menu, specials using local produce and a new online takeaway service.

A chocolate drink topped with cream and chocolate sauce

A salad with tomatoes and cheese

The café also offered vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices.

A burger and a plate of salad

The feature described a senior citizen menu and a separate menu for dogs.

The article also reported that the café participated in the Too Good to Go food-waste scheme.

A takeaway bag branded The Hydro Café

An open sandwich topped with salad and smoked salmon

Drinks listed in the 2021 feature included products from Peak Beans, Vintage Teas and Buxton Brewery.

A can of Buxton Brewery beer on a café table