Her Days in Kirkby-in-Ashfield: “A refreshing alternative” — food review
The Instagrammable eatery is opening in the city centre soon
There have been plenty of trendy healthy brunch cafés opening around Nottinghamshire recently – and Her Days in Kirkby-in-Ashfield is one of the top ones.
We visited the cafe’s first store ahead of its second one opening on Derby Road in the coming months, trying one of its famous açai bowls as well as its savoury offering.
If you’re looking for somewhere to eat that has a bright menu and comfortable dining, Her Days in Kirkby-in-Ashfield will not disappoint. For more reviews like this, subscribe to The Notts Edit to receive our articles in your inbox for free.
Her Days in Kirkby-in-Ashfield food review
By Milly Greaves
Photos by The Notts Edit
When I first found out that there was a brunch cafe in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, I was instantly intrigued. Situated on Kingsway, it is surrounded by local takeaways, small retail businesses, and a few pubs, making this place truly stand out – and that it does.
Aiming to promote wellness in the community, not only does it offer a wide menu range full of goodness, but it also hosts a regular run club to bring the local community together and share this all over its social media.
It’s not the sort of venue I would usually expect to stumble across all that often outside the city centre. The surrounding towns are usually filled with fast food, takeaways, and local cafés, so this felt like a refreshing alternative.
Upon stepping inside this small café, I was blown away by the instant calmness the interior and styling creates. From arched seating to green and pink tones throughout, it is truly Instagrammable.
Although its menu range is small, the items and toppings offer customers a range of its meals that actually satisfy. From bagels and açai bowls to a range of smoothies and iced drinks, it is varied enough for sweet and savoury lovers alike.
Açai was something completely new to me, and I have been excited to try for a long time. It is essentially a Brazilian originated superfruit that has been blended to become a thick puree that resembles yogurt. From research, I found that it contains high antioxidants, improving overall health and function – perfectly suited to what Her Days promotes. This dish offers a range of toppings including fruits, biscuits, and chocolates.
As a big fan of Biscoff, I ordered The Climb bowl (from £9.50), which includes Biscoff crème, biscuit, banana, blueberries, strawberries, and agave syrup. I have to admit, I am a fussy eater, and so I wanted to swap my blueberries for an alternative fruit. They were more than happy to accommodate this.
What surprised me the most with this was how filling and flavourful it was. For something that is described and sold to be a healthy and nutritional meal, you would often think that means you have to substitute a lot of flavour – but this is not the case. It had the perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and chocolate. For my first time trying açai, I was pleasantly surprised and it is something I would love to try again.
We also ordered The Pink and Green Bagel (£8.50) – smoked salmon, cream cheese, cucumber, and dill. A savoury option on the menu, it is simple but done really well and the squeeze of lemon just adds a nice zest to the food. I must admit, this was less filling than the açai bowl – but maybe a side of potatoes or a bigger side salad (the eat-in option comes with a small one) would have added some more fullness to this meal.
Although a small café, it has a lot of potential and definitely stands out for the area. It has also recently announced a new collaboration with Flo Pilates Club with its new venue in Nottingham, which is set to open this summer.
If you are in the area and fancy trying something different to your usual cafes, Her Days is a relaxing interlude. For brunch with the girls, or welcoming some you time in an environment, treat yourself to a visit. You will be so glad you did.
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