Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ambleside
25 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"We came here on a whim and we are glad we did. We had 2 milkshakes both of which were great, tasty and they didn't skimp on the toppings. The Lemon..."
Gurpz M
"Lovely place to grab a bite to eat and coffee. Fairly cramped inside but allow dogs ! They have clean towels at the front for wet dogs which is..."
Josh Turnbull
"We enjoyed our meal so much. It's my first time to travel with my partner in ambleside.And i find itlovely and so wonderful place for me. This coffee..."
Trip ni Beng
"Simply awesome.
We were a group of 20 Indians on our way to Edinburgh when we stopped here for a cruise and lunch. Stiles was an amazing surprise..."
Sanjeev Bhambri
"Am amazing place for breakfast. You can get 1 hour free parking so make sure to ask the staff for a parking disc which you will need to put on your..."
Ketan Sikotra
"Very dog friendly took my big boy here they even have a whole dog menu, we came for breakfast friendly staff and lovely food the fry up was..."
J G
"Absolutely spot on!♡ To be able to find a breakfast at 1p in the English countryside of the Lake District has been a bit of a challenge. Only..."
LeyLey41
"Had a wonderful weekend! Nothing to much trouble for staff they are so friendly and welcoming. The room spotless clean and so comfortable. The..."
Julie
"Been a couple times now and always enjoy, nice little cafe. Food and drinks are always great with a generous vegetarian and vegan menu. Slight wait..."
Abbie Ainsley
"This is the third time we have been here, great food and service.
One of few places to eat in the lakes that you can pay with cash.
Great to see and..."
"Lovely owner and staff members, so friendly and chatty. The food smells amazing and they've got plenty of lovely little foodie gifts dotted around..."
Liz Hohbein
"Amazing food to takeaway! I went for the Burrito and it was substantial, tasty and surprisingly clean to eat on a bench in public. Definitely..."
Peter Hough
"Lovely little shop to have a look around, and these pastries were amazing! Was surprised at the price considering how good they were :) will be..."
Anna Cialis-Hodgson
"Great shop. Picked up some sandwiches for our hike up Scafell. Came back the next day to stock up on hamper goodies ready for Christmas. Lovely..."
Diane D
"Great little veggie cafe.
Most things can be made vegan.
I had the buddha bowl which was healthy and filling and the oat slice..."
Tanya Lucas
"Delicious food and very friendly staff. This little cafe is so popular, people are waiting in lines for..."
Vivien Ma
"we came here three days in a row to get things for lunch! The pies and rolls are all absolutely delicious and travel well in a rucksack for a long..."
A A
"This is my new favourite spot in Ambleside. I had such a delicious frittata and salad today. Biscuits are also excellent. Highly recommended and will..."
Y Lee
"Great for picking up interesting snacks, condiments, beer and finding little gifts - they have a mix of local products and other interesting finds...."
Hannah Smith
"Great choice of vegetarian food at low prices. All staff were friendly!
Be wary - there may be a queue out the door to get a table. Don’t let that..."
"Stumbled across this place during a visit to Ambleside. So glad we found it! Staff were lovely, location was great - especially if the sun is..."
Jordan Partridge
"There are dog friendly places and then there is The Apple Pie Cafe. From the moment we walked up with our small staffy the staff were so welcoming. I..."
gary worthington
"Great food! We ordered a Cornish pasty and a potato and cheese pasty and they were very tasty. The service outside the cafe (while waiting to be..."
Susana Aracena
"Stopped by for lunch today. It was brilliant the little salad dish that came with our jacket potatoes was lovely. Something we would never of tried..."
James Duggan
"Visited for breakfast, had the Bircher muesli which tasted great and filled me up for the rest of the day. The menu was varied and the specials were..."
Scott S
"Great food cooked freshly. Ace toilets up steep stairs. Dog friendly. Only gripe is that simplified menu means I probably couldn’t have had what I..."
Stephen Williams
"Popped in for lunch and wasn't disappointed. Brunch butty was delicious sausages full of flavour. My partner's got chocolate hit the spot perfectly..."
David Sharp
"Great venue where the food is excellent.
Be careful as some staff tell you card only and yet as all places they can and do take cash. Even after..."
Nai flips
"Delicious food, cracking service. Nice and speedy. Loved the general vibe of the place. Didn’t choose anything sweet to eat this time around, but..."
Kate Ledger
"Surprisingly well priced considering the great location and cozy rooms. The bakery is excellent with both good pastries and real bread.
Rooms aren't..."
Andrew
"Visited the cafe today with my twins in a double pram on my own. I could not have been made to feel more welcome. The staff were lovely! I had a..."
Jane Armstrong-Wade
"Went for the gluten free apple pie with vegan ice cream and was very pleased with the taste. It was a good sized portion of pie. Also got a gluten..."
Thomas Armstrong
"Best sausage roll I've ever had! We went here twice on our trip and had fantastic hot chocolates, doughnuts, flapjacks, scones, and of course apple..."
Annabel Everson
"Café with nice views of the Windermere valley and lots of nature around. Great patio for enjoying the sun, if you want. They have good coffee, and I..."
Sgt. Pepper Lonely
"We love this incredible B&B and their cafe is stunning. Breakfast portions are big and it's a good cost. The baguettes and savoury options (and their..."
Natalie Bray
"We really wanted to try here after seeing it look busy on previous visits to Ambleside and we wasn't disappointed. We've visited the bakery a few..."
Cheese and Onion Pie Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary Gravy
Juice
Beef
Roast Onion Gravy
14 Hour Braised Beef and Ale Pie with Mash Gravy and Mushy Peas
Saag Aloo Pie
Hour Braised Beef & Ale
Puddings
Cake
Sausage
Chicken Pie
Flan
Pies
Pie and Peas
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Street Food
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Highchairs Available
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"Delicious, high quality ingredients made for two proper tasty pies; one chicken, one beef. The accompanying mash, gravy and peas were generous in..."
Ellie Eats
"Had a fantastic lunch at the Pie Co - pie, mash, peas & gravy. Food was excellent, washed down with a local IPA, & the staff member running the cafe..."
Matthew
"Wonderful pies, mash and gravy. Friendly service. Thoroughly recommended. We were also offered a vegan pie (not on the menu). Toilet available at..."
J H
"Came looking for healthy breakfast and decent coffee. Did great granola pots and coffee where they used local milk and use local coffee from..."
farquharce
"Very nice girl working at the till, lovely pie (beef & ale), the gravy is top notch. A bit pricy at £17 for pie, mash, gravy & a drink. the mash was..."
Bee
"Really looking forward to this and not disappointed. Steak pie was exceptional and portions generous, we shared a portion of mash, peas and gravey..."
Denise Richards
"It was a great pie. I had the braised beef. I didn't have mashed potatoes- it's a texture thing. But all others said it was delicious and that the..."
Damian Osborne
"Stumbled across this gem trying to find Ambleside centre. Such lovely lads inside and a cracking pie, the mash and gravy are a must, I swear, after a..."
David Richardson
"We had the beef and ale pie with mash and gravy, pies was fully loaded with meat and the mash was nice and creamy also the gravy was very good,..."
Matt Meadows
"Great pies, £7.50 each to eat in, think you can takeaway hot or cold as well. Indoor and outdoor seating, not too busy even for a bank holiday..."
"This is my favourite place to get a bite in Ambleside. The staff are so friendly and the food is just right. Perfect for a quick snack or meal!
Also..."
Halima M
"Lovely tea room, quirky.sandwiches were lovely with plenty of filling.we visited here after taking a trip to Hayes garden centre.my mum and I just..."
Debra Skinner
"Very nice and well decorated place. staff friendly, Food was fantastic and priced fairly. The toilets are very clean but are down some steep stairs..."
Andrew
"Great tearoom which takes traditional model and sprinkles over it a modern twist. Had lunch here for a family of four. Great value, hearty portions..."
Darren Farmer
"Mr. H truly exceeded our expectations, leaving my friends and me in awe. The enchanting atmosphere, reminiscent of a fairytale setting, immerses you..."
Vasiliy
"A tearoom with great character and lovely sayings written on walls and blackboards situated in the middle of town in Ambleside. Excellent mint hot..."
Maharukh Daruwalla
"Excellent tea room, scones fantastic and proper leaf lose tea and excellent service and value, highly..."
chris jones
"What a lovely little tea room. We stopped off for a quick bite to eat and stumbled upon this great place. We thoroughly enjoyed our scone and cup of..."
Sandra Price
"It is very lovely, the service is really good, they were greeting us and we were served in a timely manner. Food was delicious, the scones are very..."
Eleonóra Orosz
"Highly recommend this place for a nice lunch, coffee break or when you fancy a slice of cake;) very quirky in decor but I loved it! Attending and..."
"We received vouchers to dine here for our engagement and it was a lovely little treat. It is an A La Carte style menu with matching wine suggestions..."
Emily Lambert
"We had a superb meal here. Warm and inviting restaurant with great atmosphere and fabulous food. The staff went out of their way to tweak certain..."
Usman Tanveer
"A wonderful evening with top class food and excellent service. The staff were so helpful with food and wine choices for both one vegetarian and one..."
Ken Heptonstall
"Had a wonderful meal here last Friday. Restaurant was excellent. We had a variety of starters, mains and puddings paired with the recommended wines...."
Matt Dickinson
"Amazing place. Chef went out of his way to prepare vegan and gluten free options for me which were incredible, he also came out to have a chat and..."
Sam B
"Lovely restaurant that met our expectations fully. Superb service from attentive and knowledgeable staff. Muse bouche and exceptional bread enhanced..."
Denise Richards
"Everything was 5 stars. It was our wedding anniversary so decided a treat was required. This exceeded our expectations. We chose to go with the wine..."
Andrew Barlow
"Beautiful meals, amazing service, lovely decor.
I have been here twice now about 18months apart. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable...."
Travel And Dine
"I think this is the best restaurant I have ever been to. We arrived a little later than booked due to an accident on the road, but the staff were so..."
Kim Peach
"Hidden in a small alleyway away from the busy streets of Ambleside we discovered an hidden gem for culinary delight ;-)
Bistro has a charming..."
Blueberry Scone and Cream and Jam Slice with Latte Macchiato
hot chocolate
Cheese and Tomato Panini
Scone with Butter & Carrot Cake
Latte and Blueberry Scones
Broccoli and Stilton Soup
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"Lovely little cafe in fantastic location looking straight out onto the lake and across to the mountains.
The staff here are really friendly and..."
Debbie Rayner
"Absolutely love this little cafe on the banks of Windermere. The coffee is amazing and so are the sweet treats on offer.
Best thing is the bags of..."
Andrew Foster
"Cozy place with a beautiful view. Public paying Car park is 2 min away across the road. The sitting area on the outside is better, inside is a bit..."
M Lux
"Visited here a couple of times during our week on Windermere.
Coffee great.
Blueberry scones fantastic.
Bacon roll..."
Paul Wright
"Excellent break after walking from three shires stone as part of the Hadrianic Trail. Coffee was better than some others in the area and the Pannini..."
Alan Johnson
"Beautiful little waterside cafe.
We had the Blueberry Scones, and an Iced Coffee. They were so yummy and delicious. Totally worth the..."
Scott Borresen
"5 star view and good snacks and drinks , also the staff are fantastic and helpful . This is one of the nicest places in the Lake District to sit..."
Norman Pascoe
"Well this may be one of the most beautiful spots around with views of the pier, the lake and the mountains. We came back for more delicious..."
Mario de Freitas
"A very cozy cafe. The staff looks after you well. Their scones were really fresh and nice. The combination of hot chocolate and scones they offer..."
Mansi Yadav
"Fantastic little shop. Great for a quick meal and treat with coffee. Location and view are perfect, and with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating...."
"This is my first time visiting Ambleside. We had just gotten a cruise on the lake, and my two friends and I were very hungry.
My friend found this..."
Calabozo Dutch Angel Dragon
"Excellent service from staff who were all friendly, polite and attentive.
The regular all day breakfast was superb and kept me from feeling hungry..."
Terry “Cakeman” Hughes
"Lovely little cafe on the entrance to Ambleside. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. They offer gluten free bread for sandwiches so that’s a..."
E Johnson
"It cafe may be out of the main town ,but is very well worth the walk. If you time it well the freshly made bacon quiche would have just been made and..."
Tollets TalesAndTrails
"What a pleasure. The people are absolutely wonderful, and the food meets that standard. There's a real family atmosphere.
We got a full English and..."
James Wann
"Service was amazing, all staff very happy and pleased to see customers. Food was delicious and greatly priced. We both had a cooked breakfast which..."
George B
"Very friendly staff. We sat outside in the rain under the umbrella as our dog was wet and muddy and didn’t want to take her inside. They said we..."
Jo Crossett
"What a great little place! The home made soup was amazing and the selection of cakes made it hard for our son to pick. Service was friendly and fast..."
Michael Cross
"This place is a little gem. The food is great and the staff can’t do too much to make you feel welcome. We bought some wonderful cakes to take home..."
John K
"Wow... what a gem we found after a round of crazy golf that is a 1 minute walk away. Family owned cafe by mother and son with fantastic and..."
"Visited early morning in March 2024 and it was already busy. A really lovely little cafe, which did a gorgeous vegan breakfast (maybe less bread and..."
Angus Carpenter
"‘Twas a cosy cafe! food was good. The staff are really nice. Will..."
faith 26
"One of the best places to eat breakfast and drink hot chocolate, ever! Found this place last summer and was excited to return over Easter weekend...."
Katie McMullen
"Tasty food served quickly, from a menu with good choice and quality ingredients. Service was friendly and prompt, and the space was warm, cosy and..."
Jen Morgan
"Discovered this hidden gem in April 2022 and found it so good that we returned twice more within the month and many more times since! The Lakeland..."
Paul Brown
"I dropped in here for a cake and cuppa whilst on my way through Ambleside. The orange and almond cake blew my mind - absolutely delicious. Staff..."
Robert Hart
"Had brunch here and it was really good can’t wait to go there again in our next holiday. Food was good and fresh, dessert was delicious and coffee..."
Lubna SA
"Visited copper pot for breakfast on our last day of our holiday in the Lake District. Beautiful, little setting with tasty, fresh food and friendly..."
Lucy Mugoya
"The best breakfast we’ve ever had, so good we came back the next day! We came after Rothay Park parkrun on Saturday, queued for a little while and..."
Imogen Grace
"Absolutely love it here and always return when we visit to Ambleside. The safe are always friendly and accommodating and we never mind waiting a..."
Megan McWhinney
"Called in for a coffee following a walk up to the waterfalls in Ambleside.
I only had drinks and found the coffee very good. All the cakes looked..."
Richard Sheehy
"Great place with lovely atmosphere. We just had tea but thought it was..."
Sue CH
"What a wonderful spot. Very welcoming staff, delicious food and surprisingly quick service given it was a bank holiday! Very accommodating of my..."
Amelia Pattinson
"Over from France for a few weeks, I have struggled to find a really good coffee. When I mentioned this to the very helpful (and cheerful) chap who..."
Nathalie Fontaine
"I rarely give a 5 star review but please understand this. Walking into this cosy lil unicorn of a place, you're greated by a very friendly face. You..."
Richard Mauto
"Lovely place to stop and have a quick meal after any hike. Staff are lovely and always friendly. They do take your payment before they serve the..."
A A
"Great food, perfect atmosphere. Paying before eating makes it so easy to leave when you feel like..."
Louis Douglas
"The best breakfast food I've ever had. Lovely service, cute enviroment and the staff were kind and good hearted folk.
If you need a breakfast or a..."
Harry rose
"It was a good small cafe in Ambleside with very friendly staff. Place has an amazing modern decor and has very good vibes.
Offer both inside and..."
Gluten Free Vegan Brownies with Pistachio and Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
Quinoa
Gluten Free Smoked Hummus and Peppers Sandwich
Green salad
"Spotted this gem of a place before our holiday and we weren’t disappointed! Fantastic home cooked food - we had the vegetarian burger and the..."
Lynne Morelli
"Coming to the Lake District for a week as a gluten free vegan I didn't expect much, so this was such a hidden little gem for me!! The food, the..."
Evie 123
"Had a lovely time at Gandhi's cafe in Ambleside. We had a great filling vegetarian breakfast (vegan options available too) that set us up nicely..."
Tariq Ali
"We had such a lovely, cosy meal here - it was just what we needed after a long hike in the cold. Staff are welcoming and helpful and the food..."
E. Lambin
"What a great place! Turned up at 10am and had the vegan breakfast which kept me going all day. The staff are lovely and the food is delicious. Cannot..."
Tim Street
"Superb eatery. Pushing the vegan agenda and indeed making it possible for almost all dishes to be served as 100% vegan. The staff are excellent,..."
Frankie W
"Unusual to find such colorful and exotic summery food in a town like this! It was one of the best food experiences I have had so far. Being purely..."
Aleisha
"Small but amazing cafe serving vegan/veggie food only. Went there for lunch and was not disappointed. The portions are large and very reasonably..."
Rab Singhania
"Got an oat latte (which came with a vegan shortbread!) and the big vegan breakfast. It was immense.
The staff were lovely and the portion size was..."
Kate Bryan
"Absolutely lovely food. Good portions as well. Good coffee and tea. Lovely waitress and very chilled..."
"Beautiful ice cream
Lovely owner who is also a Man City fan!
Highly..."
Paul Schofield
"Went here for lunch during a visit to the Lakes. I had a strawberry pineapple and kiwi milkshake which was delicious and my friends had bagels. There..."
Isobel
"This is my favourite place in Ambleside when I’m walking my dog & just want to grab a pick me up.
The shakes are so fresh & creamy I’m addicted &..."
Rosie
"It was a very hot day so we had an ice cream. I had a vegan one which was amazing they had a huge range of vegan ice cream I think roughly the same..."
Laura Williams
"Fantastic little shake shop. From a warm welcome to delicious milkshakes and light lunch, Lorraine does it all.
Couldn't recommend a visit high..."
I Forrest
"Had an amazing lunch at shake waffle & roll. The new winter menu bretzel hot dog is amazing. We're one should..."
Tracey Phillips
"Another brilliant lunch from Shake Waffle and Roll, the Yorkshire pudding wraps are amazing!!! Thank you again Lorraine we'll be back very..."
Frances Young
"Love popping in to see Lorraine and getting a tasty smoothie or yummy filled bagel. So many lovely choices with excellent..."
Shan Porter
"Lady here is doing some great stuff. Mulled wine good, tea good, sweets and milkshakes look great. Friendly dog..."
Nick Hair
"Omg. Amazing.
Hot Bacon and brie bagel, Waffle and shakes. Gorgeous.
Absolute gem of a find.
Friendly and smart place
Recommend..."
Katie Smith
"Ordered the valantines afternoon tea, every item was tasty and presented beautifully. Thanks for a wonderful..."
Sam Tarrant
"Love this little shop in Ambleside, always like to go for a lovely treat when I am in the area, great milkshakes and icecream and the owner is super..."
Jackie Coombs
"Daughter thought Her shake was..."
fraser forsyth
"Lovely place with great shakes and sweet treats, lovely and helpful..."
James Kimber (Kimbyyy)
"Not the biggest of shops, but the ice cream is..."
"Brilliant little cafe, I've been quite a few times it's one of them brilliant cafes that's a staple of Ambleside! They have a nice menu of food and..."
Lee
"A very busy Ambleside on the day we visited & were fortunate to get in to Daisy's (we've been before so knew how good it was!) Needed 3 tables for 10..."
Rachel
"Great little quirky Cafe in the heart of Ambleside. The service was fast, coffee was tasty and the Milkshake was especially enjoyable, served in a..."
Jack Flower
"What a great little cafe in the heart of Ambleside, Lake District. We stopped here for a quick lunch stop and ending up staying for atleast an hour...."
Sam J.M.
"With decor just on the right side of twee and cheap, homemade food, there's a lot to like about Daisy's. The staff are a credit to themselves;..."
Jack Rear
"Nice cooked breakfast £8.90: coffee £3. Covid safe, polite efficient service, clean toilets. Nothing out of this world but a good start to your..."
Alexandra Ho
"A pleasant cafe with good coffee, a nice atmosphere and bonus that it's dog friendly. Just a bog-standard cafe, nothing..."
Bex Middleton
"The food is very good and the staff are very nice. I really enjoy going there for meals ! 😍
A very big like and 5stars !!!..."
Florinela Chihaia
"What a sandwich! Fresh ingredients and soft bread! Staff are friendly and always smiling too! Would definitely recommend! Thank..."
Matthew Thatcher
"Had the standard breakfast here, it was excellent! Was tempted by the large breakfast but in the end it would have been too much...
Washed down with..."
"Great little cafe to visit in Ambleside. Gorgeous cakes and even better you can sit in it and watch your children having a climbing lesson. I would..."
Jane Clarke
"Food is beautiful, friendly staff and great views. Booking a hotel nearby for next time so I can eat here for breakfast, lunch and..."
Luca Corcoran
"Friendly staff, beautiful homemade dishes. You can view the brave folk on the climbing wall. We'll be visiting again very..."
Dianne Broughton
"Great breakfast, cracking cup of tea. Lovely views. We will be..."
Dave Cooke
"Lovely views and thank you for the wonderful scones made to order as you had run..."
Zoe Woodroffe
"High..."
Grzegorz Rapacz
"Great food and splendid views, to say nothing of the entertainment watching the climbers on the Climbing Wall over a coffee or..."
Christine Riley
"Dog friendly. Clean. helpful staff. Yummy..."
Rebecca Y L L
"An absolutely charming cafe on the second floor of the Ambleside climbing centre, great vibe and some wonderful views of the surrounding fells. The..."
A Morris
"So brought my children to the climbing wall for a lesson and popped to this cafe whilst I waited Wow I was not disappointed I sat next to the floor..."
claire dougherty
"Great coffee and cake,. Friendly staff with good local..."
lisa “Tahlulha-May” smallshaw
"Watch the climbers or find the table with a view across Ambleside. Friendly staff, good array of treats. Tea was very nice. Toilets need a refresh, a..."
Andrew Silvester
"Great food and drink. Fast and friendly service and great value for money. Well worth the short walk from the town centre. Give it a try you won't be..."
Tim Eccles
"Had lunch here today (7/11/13) and it is a great place. Good atmosphere, friendly owner, delicious food and good value. One of the best places in..."
June Taylor
"Lovely freshly cooked food, friendly staff and fantastic view. Would highly recommend a..."
Helen Lazarus
"Great, chilled cafe with yummy soup and excellent service . Really friendly staff giving good local info. Worth the climb upstairs. Will..."
Elisabeth Johns
"Lovely coffee, simple food selection, the soup was delicious and they have milk..."
Tim L
"Great location. Nice selection of deserts and also non dairy options..."
Adam Gill
"Nice cafe brilliant views.Not sure the "thick" chocolate milkshake lives up to its name..."
Neil T (Neil)
"Lovely cafe with a great view, serves a range of food at decent prices for the..."
Callum Langford
"Great food and to be able to watch people climbing the wall from the cafe a great..."
craig brown
"Lovely coffee, great views and really friendly staff..."
Mark Wakeman
"Two days in s row. Lovely coffee, exceptional ginger cake and wonderful..."
Lynn Cooke
"I am just with my Border Terrier,he turns to come in here so he must like it,or knows that I do.Great..."
Barbara Woodhead
"Excellent service and value. Will definitely visit..."
"Lovely place the cheese scones with cheese and chutney were particularly good and a must but so was the sticky lemon 🍋 cake 🍰 mmmmm. Good..."
Mark Dawn MacKinnon
"Excellent lunch spot. Scented garden with bluebells. An entertaining tame robin and even better lovely food. Highly recommend the suasage And the..."
Joy Salt
"Absolutely delicious food!! Beautiful hampers for children too!! Highly recommend this..."
Teresa Moore
"Lovely lunch for three of us yesterday afternoon. Tasty sandwiches with salad, good portions and fresh, tasty bread rolls and fillings. I also had..."
Les Shaw
"Went in earlier today trying to stay out of the rain and desperate for a coffee. Stumbled upon this quaint and cosy café. Very good coffee and if..."
Darren John Midwinter
"Loved everything about it! Cosy even outside with fleece blankets and little pillows. Listening to the brook and the food was delicious too. Homemade..."
Joanne Hill
"Lovely little cafe in the heart of Ambleside. Always our go to place for a lovely lunch. The food is..."
Richard Kay
"Lovely helpful staff who showed us to a table in the large outside garden. Service was leisurely but they were busy and we were not in a hurry. Very..."
Karen Rowlett
"The cake was great and the staff are happy and pleasant. The cafe is located centrally within Ambleside. There are steps to all entrances, however..."
Chris Hibbert
"A lovely little café, there were plenty of seating options (outside in the shade or not, or a quieter corner table inside or larger low table. Staff..."
Charlotte
"We popped in here for a coffee and scone. We sat outside with our dogs, dog water was already out. The scones were lovely, slightly warm with a fresh..."
Simon Hogg
"Great iced lattes, really creamy. Beautiful scones. Lovely garden area and dog..."
Sarah Lloyd
"Really enjoyed my time in the Giggling Goose Cafe. Lovely food and very friendly staff. Fantastic location by the river makes the place even more..."
Joanna Stefaniak
"Worth a visit for cream tea when in Ambleside. It's right next to a bubbling brook, and has a water mill (it was being repaired when I visited)...."
Christian Poed
"I loved the location of the cafe, it was great to hear the stream of water and sip on coffee. The staff is very friendly and the food is good too...."
Shoaib Yunus
"Great little cafe just off the main streets where you can get some delightful snacks / light meals and drinks. I wouldn't say everything about it is..."
Dean Warren
"It's rare that I bother to review but the outstanding friendly service while extremely busy must be recognized. Only had coffee and cake but they..."
Simon Pettett
"This cafe is amazing. Delicious cakes beautiful decor
I loved..."
Kathy Glass
"Found this down a side street and decided to pop in for a quick late lunch. I had onion and cheddar soup with a warm cheese scone and it was..."
Andy Clough
"Just the most idyllic spot- having a breakfast roll with the sound of water was perfect. Staff were lovely.
Had to get a mug too.. so cute-..."
Sharon Lockhart
"Lovely atmosphere, set in an old mill, good coffee.
Would recommend for lunch or just coffee and cake. The fish fingers sandwich was very..."
Louise Steen
"Stopped by and had a great cream tea (with propper Rodda's clotted cream 😁😁😁)
Service was good and..."
"Don't normally review on Costa however on this occasion i had to post the above and beyond customer care given as the staff had hand decorated some..."
Arron Foxall
"Don’t normally go into Costa in Ambleside, but I really enjoyed my visit today. Sat in the window seats which are bright and spacious.
The manager..."
michaelleader
"I ordered large maple and hazelnut latte with gingerbread muffin. I have been served by a professional and friendly staff Lau. The coffee was..."
Diana Girgova
"Visited June 2023, nice wee place with friendly..."
Jordan Moyes
"This Costa has a staffing shortage we arrived yesterday to find it was shut due to this. However on previous occasions there has just been one person..."
Wins Low
"They guy serving wasn’t English, he may have been Spanish, but he was absolutely fantastic. He was brilliant with all the customers and my hot..."
Barbara Lovatt
"Had caramel lattes as usual, not many people in so sat..."
christina snape
"Visited here several times on holiday to be served by the wonderful Lauren each time who was exceptionally friendly, helpful and really lifted our..."
Andrew Small
"Always visit this Costa Coffee when in Ambleside and always get a warm welcome from Alex or Lauren who are the regular staff who have time for a chat..."
JH
"It a beautiful shop it low staffed but they are lovely people they work very..."
Daniel Ward
"Came in for a quick lunch date, good selection of food and drinks. Had to wait a little bit for our bacon roll to be heat up, but only because there..."
Max
"Just like to say thank you to Lauren who worked on her own on Boxing Day in the Ambleside shop.
She had a smile on her face the whole time whilst..."
Nicola Hague
"Friendly staff and quick service, though one of the staff spent a lot of time on her phone rather than doing anything productive. The coffee was..."
Maddie J
"Visited today, I have complex allergy requirements, the young dark haired girl that served me was very attentive and painstakingly cleaned equipment..."
"Lovely little cafe hidden in and above Chapel Stile coop.
Good range of cafe standards breakfasts toaties etc nice..."
Tim Tomlinson
"Had the absolute nicest coffees here! I got one with oat milk and honestly heavenly. Staff are all super friendly and kind, we got some really nice..."
Beth Smith
"Lovely quiet cafe tucked away upstairs in the co-op. Really nice staff and the BLT was succulent, fresh and absolutely delicious- bread was soft,..."
Merlin Van de Braam
"Delicious and good quality food and a lovely atmosphere. Gorgeous views, very friendly and super accommodating with young children. Went twice in a..."
Georgina Baines
"Lovely place, good coffee, friendly welcoming staff. And they take..."
Cliff Parsons
"Our favourite Lakeland Cafe. The best toasted teacakes anywhere with plenty of butter. Always friendly..."
Colin Ashcroft
"A nice cafe above the village shop. Beautiful location and great place to go for lunch or tea and cake after a walk. I sheltered from the rain in..."
Emma Parker
"Visited for a very tasty breakfast here, served by friendly staff. Good value. Nice little..."
lisa mc
"This is our local cafe & what a fantastic cafe it is. The owners have their own allotment near by & use the produce from the gardens in their daily..."
Patricia whelan
"Fantastic little café upstairs from the Co-op store.
Food is tasty and at good prices.
Staff are friendly and offer table service.
They do a..."
Mike Flaherty
"Nice little cafe on top of the village shop. Decent service and food was..."
Bobby W
"Always a favourite when were staying in the lakes. Really friendly staff, nice coffee and food and good value for money. You get to the cafe by..."
Jimbo's Homebrew (Jim)
"An atmospheric and cosy cafe above the world famous chapel stile co-op shop. Simple menu but all absolutely fresh and delicious. They were making..."
Paul Willetts
"A charming tea shop with yummy, traditional snacks and light bites. Highly..."
Tim Burraston
"Been visiting Langdale area for 13 years. Usually drop in a few times to Brambles for a coffee or something for breakfast. The cafe has a lovely..."
"Fabulous tea house, great for a pit stop next to a bubbling brook to rest your weary bones after a long hike. Good selection of sandwiches, bacon..."
Stuart Williams
"Lovely cakes a perfect end to a long walk
I would also recommend the toffee apple..."
June Shutt
"Splendid place! Really useful after a swim or a walk in the nearby environment. The prices are very fair and the servers were very polite. I would..."
Idris Jenkins
"We were first excited to see the "muddy boots welcome" sign as we were on our way home from a hike. Absolutely excellent little pit stop. We have a..."
Lauren Wilkinson
"It was very wet the day we visited and were lucky that someone vacated a table just as we entered. The one helpful young lady soon supplied us with..."
David (Dabab)
"Wowwww …… what a little gem it was. We just found it accidentally. As we were walking near by and one of the tourist direct that place to visit...."
jignesh goswami
"Great spot to pop in for coffee, cake, sandwich it a bowl of soup. Great service and a roaring fire in the log burner. Well worth building in to your..."
Mike Prince
"Fab tea rooms behind Rydal Hall with great selection of savoury and cakes. Even better, you ask for a take out bag or the like as you’re going to..."
Karen Harvey
"A delightful oasis. Proper coffee. A myriad of treats. A perfect stopping spot after a morning..."
Joe Gollner
"Brilliant small shop and cafe. Top class service and lovely food. Highly recommended. Take a detour off the main road, you won't regret..."
"Fantastic great find only here a week and can't wait to come back! Amazing salads and wood fired pizza, Took scones away too and they were out of..."
Amy Beardshall
"For starters, the place is dog-friendly. My kinda place. Friendly staff and the ambience made it just right. The falafels are a must try. As are the..."
Rohit Seth
"It was our first visit to Chester’s and it didn’t disappoint, I had the poached eggs and my wife had the vegetarian kedgeree, both dishes were..."
Jeff Gaskell
"Lovely, shop. Excellent veggie cafe! Great coffee! Doggy friendly! Lovely staff! Fab location!..."
Lin Woodward
"We had our first visit to Chester’s yesterday! We loved it! Beautiful shop with lovely items for the home or gifts for loved ones, and amazing..."
Kim Dewhurst
"Been visiting Chesters by the River for many years and is always a must when we are down in the Lakes. Just had coffee and a scone which were..."
Angela Halley
"Truly wonderful food and friendly staff such a treat to visit here! Black currant scones the..."
Marie Haynes
"Really lovely food, friendly staff, fantastic venue, just found some of the other customers a bit rude, but the venue can't be held responsible for..."
Victoria Noble
"Whenever we come to the lake district, I always make sure we have at least one trip here, I don't care how far I have to drive. The food is..."
Linda Aston
"Awesome tea and cake as always in a beautiful setting! The aubergine biryani salad we got to take away was also super yummy and would thoroughly..."
Charlie Oates
"Brilliant service, lovely staff and fantastic location. Awesome spot for an amazing..."
Chris Babu
"Excellent service and fantastic food!! Well worth a visit..."
Amy Dickinson
"Chesters is such a lovely cafe that serves incredibly vegan food (note this place also serves vegeterian cheese and milk)
The food is delicious with..."
Sean Robinson
"Stopped here for a coffee and cake, both were utterly exceptional. Ended up buying more cake and beer to take home.
Menu looked and smelled amazing,..."
Michael Grainger
"Some of the best bakes we've ever had - so much so we came back 3 times in a week!
The cafe is modern with a cosy vibe, has good parking and plenty..."
Rhyanna
"Really yummy food - a little expensive but who cares when it's this good and ALL VEGAN. Omg wow, it was just round the corner from us and was a gem...."
Jayni Smith
"Opening with a revamp - but oh so just wonderful as usual. Home baked sourdough bread to rave about.
I had a wonderful Mushroom and tarragon soup..."
Patricia Wilkie
"Amazing food and beautiful views. We got the jackfruit fries and mac & cheese, and two cakes to take away, the cinnamon cake and the Chelsea bun...."
salamander
"The shop here is super cute, the nicest shop we’ve visited in the lakes for sure. They have a lot of really lovely books and other bits. The cafe..."
Sabrina
"We call in here whenever we are walking this particular part of the Lakes and the coffee and cake is really, really nice. Everything is served in..."
Tom S
"Had an amazing lunch here - loads of great options on the menu, and opted for the mushroom kebab.
The portion size was super generous and it tasted..."
Andrew Fraser
"Chesters has been on my cafe bucket list for a while now, and it didnt disapoint! The jackfruit fries were the best thing I've ever eaten. The..."
Abbie Ainsley
"Onion Bhaji sandwich was out of this world. Donuts are to die for and the pesto pizza was banging. 11/10 food, highly recommend this place and it's..."
Hannah Suarez
"Staff are great - it can get really busy, but definitely worth it as the food is amazing! Love sitting next to the river after a long walk with a..."
Camilla Ingram
"Favourite cafe in the Lake District ever! We even returned to the lakes for this cafe!!
The best vegetarian and vegan options of pastries, hot food..."
Shontel Clackett
"Amazing veggie food by the setting of the river. We had a cauliflower and bhaji pizza which was delicious and a sag aloo pasty. Gorgeous flavours...."
Steven Churchill
"A cracking bakery, cafe and good quality gift shop. The cakes are just amazing, massive and delicious and perfect with their fresh coffee. We stopped..."
Stuart Williams
"Omg, this is the best cafe in the Lakes! Amazing food and huge portions too. Food is extremely tasty and the cakes and scones are to die for. Indoor..."
"I visited this cafe recently; it’s very pretty and picturesque. The baristas were warm and friendly, and the oat brown sugar iced latte I had was..."
Melissa Burke
"Lovely mostly plant based cafe at Wray Castle. Loads of options and reasonable prices. The outside seating is really great amongst the castle..."
Justin Russell
"If you're a vegan, this cafe is phenomenal. If you're not a vegan, this cafe is phenomenal!
Really, the wide range of plant based options was..."
Rosanne Kinder
"Joeys' is a 100% vegan cafe and we visit every time we visit the Lakes which is quite regularly and it would not be the same if we didn't. Its in..."
JH
"Delighted to find this wonderful cafe. The food was so so good, having tried the pasties, sausage rolls, a wrap, slice of pizza and the pecan Danish...."
Caroline Brown
"Tried quite a few things and all amazing! Best pecan pastry I've ever had in my life and coffee was great too! Incredible cafe, and even better..."
ashley wake
"Lovely vegan food with plenty of choice in friendly atmosphere. Ignore the vegan haters posting negative reviews out of principle on here (we’re..."
David Libera
"Called in by chance as we were soaking wet on a walk (didn’t know it was here before) absolutely superb. Very friendly staff and excellent tea and..."
Tom S
"Called in after walking the grounds of Castle Wray on a very wet blustery day. Dog was welcome inside even though she was wet and dirty, we sat in..."
Barry Edwards
"Lovely cafe at Castle Wray. We tried the pasty, pizza and brownie. All absolutely delicious. Those giving the cafe a bad review just because they..."
Simone
"Lovely cafe with a wide selection of drinks and snacks/cakes. Friendly staff in a superb location for everyone. Kids, walkers, walkers with dogs...."
"Super amazing breakfast with a lovely view!
We were served by an old lady who was very warm and nice.
We ordered an English breakfast, a veg..."
charu gupta
"Lovely little cafe, I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat or drink here, but staff are friendly and the coffee is pretty good. The sandwiches are..."
Zahra Rose
"Small, cozy cafe situated on the Pier next to ticket office. Perfect for coffee and some cake (they have good deal jug of tea and scone for 4.99£)...."
Paul Bargiel
"Pleasant location situated by the pier for Windermere ferry s with seating overlooking the lake. Usual café type menu with good portions and freshly..."
Andrew Seal
"Absolutely brilliant staff and very nice atmosphere over looking the..."
Liam Foster
"A small and quaint café on the pier that's surrounded by breathtaking views of the lake. The staff are warm and very friendly. The café contains..."
British Doll Lover
"The best hot chocolate I’ve tried in lake..."
Ahmed Askar
"Honestly such a lovely place for lunch. The staff are so lovely and made us feel so welcome. The food is all cooked fresh to order. I had a lovely..."
Morgz B
"Friendly greeting, friendly helpful service.
Food was lovely.
Sat in their outside bit in sunshine.. not a complaint to be..."
Marc Harrison
"Delicious gingerbread hot chocolate and brownie, great view of the lake even on a rainy day, friendly staff and peaceful vibes, nice place to chill..."
Lydia
"No cooking smells which was a positive..."
Rory Atkins
"Visited this lovely little gem right on the pier. It is a lovely location and not over crowded. The foid simple but well prepared and presented. The..."
"I visited this cafe recently; it’s very pretty and picturesque. The baristas were warm and friendly, and the oat brown sugar iced latte I had was..."
Melissa Burke
"Lovely mostly plant based cafe at Wray Castle. Loads of options and reasonable prices. The outside seating is really great amongst the castle..."
Justin Russell
"If you're a vegan, this cafe is phenomenal. If you're not a vegan, this cafe is phenomenal!
Really, the wide range of plant based options was..."
Rosanne Kinder
"Joeys' is a 100% vegan cafe and we visit every time we visit the Lakes which is quite regularly and it would not be the same if we didn't. Its in..."
JH
"Delighted to find this wonderful cafe. The food was so so good, having tried the pasties, sausage rolls, a wrap, slice of pizza and the pecan Danish...."
Caroline Brown
"Tried quite a few things and all amazing! Best pecan pastry I've ever had in my life and coffee was great too! Incredible cafe, and even better..."
ashley wake
"Lovely vegan food with plenty of choice in friendly atmosphere. Ignore the vegan haters posting negative reviews out of principle on here (we’re..."
David Libera
"Called in by chance as we were soaking wet on a walk (didn’t know it was here before) absolutely superb. Very friendly staff and excellent tea and..."
Tom S
"Called in after walking the grounds of Castle Wray on a very wet blustery day. Dog was welcome inside even though she was wet and dirty, we sat in..."
Barry Edwards
"Lovely cafe at Castle Wray. We tried the pasty, pizza and brownie. All absolutely delicious. Those giving the cafe a bad review just because they..."
Simone
"Lovely cafe with a wide selection of drinks and snacks/cakes. Friendly staff in a superb location for everyone. Kids, walkers, walkers with dogs...."
"Lovely cafe! Staff can’t do enough for you!
I had a full breakfast, about £12/13. Lots of options for food and drink, perfect stop after a long..."
Tash Rac
"Visited here twice over the weekend, and had a great experience both times.
After wandering around Ambleside I popped in for a Chai Latte - which..."
Caroline Findlay
"Stopped for coffee and cake only. Friendly/quick service, tables were clean, background music pleasant (jazz) and it wasn't too busy (weekday..."
Kai Leen
"Wow👏 I enjoyed that… great service from the young lady that took my order and served..."
Thomas O
"Called in after walking to Ambleside from Grasmere. Friendly staff, quick service (even though we were warned there may be a wait), excellent food..."
Lisa Turner
"Fantastic stop for lunch after our walk. Coffee tasted very good and the food was all fresh and very nice. Service was quick no..."
JP Dom1
"Excellent service from all but particularly the gent making the coffees. Great breakfast and a brilliant way to start the..."
Louise F
"We're regular visitors to the lakes and have visited Esquires quite a few times. Called in for breakfast on 12th January and I had the best bacon bun..."
shauna steele
"I had a salted caramel brownie and freshly pressed apple juice, both were great but honestly expensive, but as a tourist town I get it. The service I..."
Timothy Race
"Great lunch here, lots to choose from on the menu. Really tasty Eggs Benedict and Pancake Stack, the portions are generous as well. The staff are..."
"I’m not one to write reviews but I couldn’t go home without leaving this chippy some praise.
During my stay in Ambleside I became a regular in..."
Liam McCarthy
"Lovely chippy. Great staff. Great food. I tried all the chip shops in Ambleside for fish and chips, and this one is by far the best in Ambleside. I..."
WAYNE BRATHERTON
"A classic fish and chip shop! Lovely and fresh and generous portions. I got a regular fish and chips and it was more than enough, the lady serving us..."
Ailsa Montagu
"Very friendly staff , quick service and the fish and chips were absolutely amazing, I thoroughly enjoyed them . Cooked to perfection , best chippy in..."
Mandy Walker
"Fish and chips were very good. Chips were nice and crispy. Fish was decent. Good size portion (I ordered large). The lady that served us was very..."
Ian Harris
"Very great food and great service. Food is hot and comforting. Great fish and chips shop in general. I..."
Tsuku
"I was enticed by the £5 mini fish and chips takeaway, but once I entered I ordered a large fish and chips for £7.95 and I didn't regret it - big..."
Cheryl Soh
"Lovely food nicely cooked but don't order a pot of tea as you only get half a cup. Also do dine..."
June Shutt
"Please may I strongly recommend in the interests of kindness and for reviews to be useful, that reviewers stick to a factual description of what they..."
Sarah Strachan
"That’s as good as fish and chips get.!! Bravo
Fish was flaky, chips were Perfect and the gravy was superb.!!
Could not be happier or more..."
Jon Ainsworth
"Dont understand the odd bad reviews, portions were massive, food was really nice especially the curry sauce,fish was cooked fresh to order...."
Mark mStathamuiop
"Went tonight and had chips and peas. Really nice. The lady who served us was lovely and very..."
"What a fantastic garden centre. E erything you would need and more. The plants looked very healthy and the centre was well stocked. Loved the..."
Natasha Noikovitch
"Oh I just love this place, it's location alone is wonderful at anytime of the year. There is a fantastic Christmas display, trees, decorations, you..."
Vanda Short
"Probably the most beautiful garden centre I have ever seen. The displays are impressive even to the finest detail. The soap display is a sensory..."
Mario de Freitas
"I traveled 120 mile round trip, best dayout always, fantastic displays, wonderful choice of garden produce, and more, Cafe is a delight with a lift..."
Albert Barker
"Nice looking place with massive choice. Plants comparing to Grasmere Garden Centre more expensive however choice is far greater here.
Large car..."
Mr Mikey
"A splendid afternoon spent here at the BBQ school - all courses paired with Lakes Brew beers - pure indulgence and some useful hints and tips learnt...."
Mark Nicholson
"Visited for the first time for many years and it has changed a bit. More open now and a bit more commercial than the early days. Had a very nice (and..."
Steve Macmillan
"It's like a winter wonderland, do much choice for Christmas it's absolutely..."
Andrea Clements
"This Garden Center is my “always visit” place when I travel to the Lakes. I love their seasonal decorations for the holidays. I spend a few hours..."
Carlynne Hernandez
"Stopped here to have a look round the shop and the plants etc.
Decided whilst there to have a quick bite to eat and drink in the on site cafe. My..."
David Brough
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