Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Bowness-on-Windermere
22 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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"Lovely staff. Great food and coffee.
The card machine was faulty on the day, so we had to pay in cash, and they didn’t have the correct change,..."
Wilson. Tom
"Lovely place the lady was so kind and helpful. The cup of Belgium chocolate was the best I've ever had she kindly let me try a small cup before..."
Sue Leach
"The best place for a chocolate fix after a long walk. Very welcoming and lovely staff, amazing food and..."
James Owen
"Wow...100% absolutely...wow! This is not your average ordinary hot chocolate - oh no, not a bit! Choccobar's luxury hot chocolate was beyond my..."
Dee Simpson
"Served the most chocolatey hot chocolate I have ever tasted.
Extremely pleasant and friendly..."
Leroy Muir
"Great value for money - the Cream Tea. Scones were beautiful and the coffee was fantastic. Owner was from Bonnie Scotland..."
Kate Dods
"Super helpful lovely treat basket for our boat..."
Ravi Bhalla
"Called in as intrigued by the name, a rainy day, but sat outside. What a find. Yummy hot chocolate and really nice latte. Highly recommend a visit,..."
sue bennington
"My partner and I visited the ChoccoBar and both ordered their hot chocolate, which we found to be delightful. The thickness of the drink made it feel..."
David Mitchell
"Lovely atmosphere and decor, friendly staff and most important gorgeously rich chocolate goodness. A variety of flavours to try and don’t feel..."
Benjamin Jarvis (Ben the GM)
"So, I think this was my first ever time having this sort of waffle. I've been coeliac my whole life and they have gluten free waffles! I had one an a..."
Oliver Paterson
"Really nice place.
Food and chocolate are amazing and the lady serving was very pleasant and chatty.
Although very overworked she could do with..."
william rowlands
"Most amazing and welcoming staff and truly the most outstanding hot chocolate I've had in my entire life, 10/10 would recommend to a..."
Abbey Lloyd
"Amazing hot chocolates! There was a very long wait for the table to be cleaned (it wasn't that busy) and for the order to be taken and delivered but..."
Oli Fairfax
"Best hot chocolate you will ever have in your life! Made the trip to the lakes not just for the gorgeous scenery but to have this delicious hot..."
"Good music, tasty cakes and nice coffee. We went with our 10 month old and they were very accommodating. A few high chairs for the little one and..."
Nick Borg
"Had this place recommended to us on a recent visit to Grasmere, and what a lovely find! I love the homely feel they've created with oversized,..."
Marcia Clarke
"The cakes served here are too good to resist. We went back to back twice during our stay at Windermere. Great coffee too and the staff are super..."
Tripti Sagar
"Stopped by for a coffee here with family on our return journey from the lakes.
One of the best cafes weve been too and the coffee's served are just..."
Ashwin Gurjao
"Fantastic! Proper coffee and home made cakes fresh from the oven. The owners were lovely with our children and made them both mini milkshakes...."
Disney Bee
"We went here after reading positive reviews for vegan food but when we arrived we found only one vegan item on the menu. Fortunately however, it..."
Jake Feasey
"The iced coffee was excellent and the brownie was probably the best I’ve ever had, and I don’t say that lightly! A real gem of a place, just..."
Ross Burnett
"Amazing sandwich from here and other food looked good. They claom cakes as big as your head, they are big but people must have small heads round..."
Jon Ruckwood
"Quick service and very friendly staff. Excellent! Chocolate Brownie was epic 👌 Forgot to mention, music in the toilets....."
Christopher Pictor (Chris)
"Thoroughly enjoyed our visit, great coffee and exceptional cake and service. The lemon drizzle was the best ever. Very chilled atmosphere and music...."
"HIDDEN GEM! Had the most delicious bowl of vegetarian kake udon at this delightful little eatery.
Not only does is the food authentic, fresh and..."
Nishita Upadhyay
"Incredible food
Honestly I’d say the best Japanese dishes I’ve ever had
Price is very reasonable to at 12 pound each for what I..."
Connor Pearson
"Popped in today for light bit of lunch. My partner and I were in a rush to catch a bus and this spot looked nice to stop for a coffee and a quick..."
Lauren Johnson
"This place is amazing, had the Japanese Chicken Curry and Salmon Teryaki Rice Bowl and they were delicious. The team is very friendly too and there..."
Lisa-Maria Dima
"Family was craving for some ramen when we came across this lovely cafe during our stroll around town. The food definitely hit all the spots. I went..."
Jallen Cruz
"hidden gem! popped in for a coffee, ended up with an udon noodle soup as well, really flavourfull, and lovely staff, highly..."
Adam O'Brien
"My husband and I both really enjoyed a delicious lunch at Graze, Windermere.
The ambience was calm and relaxing, the owners were friendly and..."
Jess Shaw
"The chicken rice bowl and carrot and ginger cake were both delicious. Friendly staff and dog..."
Stephanie Westley
"My wife is vegan and we often struggle to find places with a good choice for her. Not the case here. A lot of vegan options and the food was..."
Scott Houghton
"I loved this little restaurant! The vanilla ice cream mochi was very yummy! I also ordered a hot chocolate! It was warming and delicious! If we stay..."
Catweener
"Great little spot. Stopped for a coffee but we saw they had some great looking food options so we made note for a future visit. Staff were super..."
Ryan Krisch
"Lovely place with a clean and cosy environment. Food is light and healthy.
I ordered salmon teriyaki rice bowl (see pic) which is tasty. Other..."
Hazel Z
"A delicious light lunch here took my mind off the rain. I had the baked eggs and greens which was so vibrant, fresh, and tasty. Everything on the..."
Ben Clarkson
"Third visit to this little gem. The food is nutritious but absolutely delicious and cooked as you wait by the owner who is very friendly and helpful..."
Anne Rowley
"We were blown away by this place. Authentic Japanese cuisine, cooked fresh and great service. One of the most delicious meals we've had in a long..."
Lucy G
"Latte was the best we ever had. Actually finished the cup! So creamy!
Pecan shortbread was delicious, not forgetting the lovely customer service...."
Rukia Bibi
"A lovely find! Friendly staff, gorgeous healthy food. Perfect place for a great lunch. Caters well for Vegetarian..."
Clare Leanne
"Great place for a healthy meal with authentic flavours. Pick mixes salad and the udon with prawns, pork and fish. It's awesome..."
Mike Athanasakis
"Our group of 5 and 2 dogs.. we were in need of some fresh Asian cuisine and had heard good things about Graze.. the owner was working by himself and..."
"We visit Kimi's regularly when up at our boat in the nearby marina. We go there for flat white coffee, the best in Bowness and milk shakes and ice..."
Jez Holdsworth
"Homemade absolutely delicious ice cream and lots of unique flavours to choose from, took my Italian friend there and even he admitted the ice cream..."
Kirsty Bauckham
"It’s the best place for a unique tasting ice cream. Our weekly treat during the..."
Linsey Fairhurst
"Fantastic place , delicious waffles and lovely friendly staff :):)!!!!! Will be back :;)Thank..."
Magda Dod
"Been twice in 4 days, lovely nice and strong ice coffees :D and kids loved the ice cream which I must say is one of the nicest creamiest ice creams I..."
Rose-anna 'sandham' Webster
"Fantastic place , ice cream is the best in the..."
Mathew Emery
"Wow what a find. So many flavours to choose from and such excellent quality. We are sat here now working our way through some tubs and thoroughly..."
Vicki Parrington Jackson
"I visited with my hubby and sister. We enjoyed a lovely coffee and several flavours of gelatin between us. Bounty, kinder Bueno, Galaxy, coffee to..."
Leigh Hoult
"We loved our sundaes! Tall glasses, packed with icecream, sauce and toppings!! They even had 3 dairy free sorbet flavours - strawberry, lemon and..."
Rachel Epps
"Great little find in windermere. Gelato is delicious. The staff are really friendly. Couldn't visit the lakes without going..."
Kathy Flanagan
"Beautiful ice creams and lovely friendly..."
Hayley Gardener
"We had our first visit to Kimi's Gelato today - with our Kimi! - and we absolutely loved it! We've been looking forward to coming up to the Lakes and..."
Julie Coppell
"Lovely place, great owners and the BEST coffee outside of Italy, smooth and strong and full of flavour - how coffee should be..."
Andy C Jamieson
"Had the salted caramel sorbet here today ....OMG.... certainly the nicest Iv tasted..."
"Delicious ice cream! Lovely chap making and serving the ice cream. Lots of amazing flavours. Stiggy Figgy and Chocolate Orange were outstanding! Less..."
Mark Steele
"One of the best gelato I’ve tried. Very tasty with natural flavour. Highly recommend.
Tried at Fram shop Westmorland service..."
Юрий Иванов
"Probably the best ice cream in the north of England! popped in here again for today's vegan special which I didn't like but, the very nice owner went..."
Anna W
"So glad I found out about this place while looking for what's nearby Hawkshead Brewery.
I thought I loved regular ice cream before, but wow their..."
Adam Greasley
"The BEST ice cream ever! Visited today, travelling back from Keswick and fancied an ice cream parlour, tends to be my thing...find proper ice cream..."
Lucy Conway
"Friendly staff and dangerously delicious ice..."
Ricky Bell
"Today, at Tebay Services, we tried Chocolate Mini- egg flavour.. absolutely beautiful..."
Surya Duval
"We revisited the store made more famous from CH4 series in Tebay and their suppliers. Ion and Hesther were really friendly with their queues of..."
Jim Choi
"Have to say they have probably the best ice cream I've ever tasted. Not tried all varieties on offer but the rhubarb and ginger is my favourite. So..."
Ian Wallace
"Delicious gelato! Real care and quality goes into this gelato. Will be back for sure! Mmm honey toast flavour and cherry Bakewell were nailed..."
"Cosy cafe with great sandwiches and cakes/brownies. Coffee is very good too. Very relaxed atmosphere (roots reggae playing in the..."
Hassan S.
"Great find in the middle of Bowness for a lunch stop! Menu was a welcome difference to other places on offer, and party of 5 were all pleased with..."
Bardley
"Spot on food, spot on beer and spot on staff. Had to wait for it to be open is the most frustrating thing! Tried twice and it was closed. Well worth..."
Nik Humphries
"Absolutely fabulous place. Loved the food. Me and my wife had breakfast at Folk every day and it was always amazing. Will definitely come back when..."
Tymek
"A lovely tucked away cafe near the bustle of Bowness. We had a lovely lunch with an amazing burger and chicken salad. Chips were wonderful. Service..."
Maharukh Daruwalla
"Birthday weekend in the lakes came in with my pup and partner and had cauliflower wings and fries with a couple of beers just perfect, lovely..."
Rebecca Wright
"Great little café bar, well made coffee with delicious locally roasted beans. Flat white was delicious and not too hot, milk poured from a height..."
David Shaw
"What an absolute gem of a place! Great street food and lots of craft beers and amazing hosts. 100% recommend! It is off the main road so go find it!..."
Rick Hadfield
"A lovely cafe situated in a cute little lane away from the touristy main road. The food is classic cafe but well presented and delicious. The mochas..."
Tristan Pearce
"Lovely little spot! Great selection of drink and super friendly service! Dog friendly too 😍 and they really know their products. Highly..."
Dave Gaunt
"Food full of flavour served by really nice people. Worth coming away from the main road to eat here. Spices just..."
Chocolate Orange Cocktail and Apple Crumble Cocktail
Cake
Scones
Cheese Board
Hummus
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Cream tea
Sangria
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"Zufällig entdeckt. Das Bier ist sehr lecker. Das Essen noch besser. Großer Portionen für wenig Geld. Man bestellt an der Theke und bezahlt gleich...."
Susanne Sawislog
"We call in for a drink on our way down to catch the ferry to Ambleside ,it’s a Quint bar, just off the main drag we sat outside in the autumnal..."
Timothy Donnison
"Fantastic service, John & Nancy can't do enough for you they are great. The happy hour is a brilliant deal, and the atmosphere is friendly. Will..."
L B
"Great place and brilliant hospitality, John & Nancy couldn’t do enough for us and very dog friendly for our two cocker spaniels 🐶🐶 fabulous..."
Nicola Clark
"We love this bar for the friendly welcome we always get. The team are super friendly and remember our drinks order year to year! Sitting in the..."
Ant Williams
"Great little cafe and bar tucked in a corner, and it’s dog friendly too. Cocktails, coffee and tea were all great, although no food on offer and..."
K Brown
"Staff couldn’t do anything more for you, friendly customer service with a smile very welcoming. Will be a definite coming back. Thanks..."
Tyler Chadwick
"Was taken here by friends who had been before.
Cocktails are reasonable price and believe it or not its like been in Spain
No bill till you leave,..."
Chris Watson
"Amazing cocktails sitting outdoors in the sun! Happy hour was great value for..."
Shontel Clackett
"what a fantastic find in the lakes Nancy was lovely and the prices great value only wish we lived..."
"Just returned from an Easter weekend break. The room was superb location was great breakfast and service was fantastic. Big thanks to Anca and her..."
Anthony Humes
"Fantastic place .lovely staff always friendly and helpful nothing too much trouble .the rooms are all very clean comfortable beds and lovely showers..."
chris flannery
"Great location close to lake Windermere and many places to eat and drink in the town. The room was cosy and had everything we needed for a weekend..."
Rosanne Kinder
"Love little B&B above their own cafe.
Very comfortable room. The mattress was awesome..we didn't want to get out of bed.
The owner couldn't do enough..."
Debbie
"Had breakfast here this morning. Wow, great service and great taste! The lady who greeted us instantly told us there would be a 20minute wait for a..."
Nabila Hussain
"Stayed for 2 nights in double room. proper old fashioned guest house quirky staircase rooms very comfortable en suites lovely bed very comfortable...."
Walter Good
"Discovered a gem booking three large rooms last minute. Honestly think this place was better than any branded hotel franchise I've had to stay at,..."
Korok
"Had the most amazing sticky toffee pudding, cappuccino and veg English breakfast. Cute little cafe in Windermere. Clean bathroom..."
Ba Ta
"great b&b situated at the bottom of the hill in Bowness. The rooms were lovely and came with a large fan which was a godsend due to the hot weather...."
lee parden
"Lovely little cafe! Great food and reasonably priced. Hidden little gem! Dog friendly too..."
Harriet Thompson
"Cafe review: Second time we've visited and another lovely visit. Staff were really friendly and attentive, food was good as usual, shame about the..."
Ryan Tingley
"Visited the cafe for lunch today, it was lovely food and drinks, excellent, friendly, welcoming service. It was slightly higher in price than id like..."
Megan Marie
"Wondered in on the off chance after a quick bit of breakfast, didn't realise the quality of food served would be this high standard for breakfast...."
Phil Gibson
"Me and my friend booked to stay here as our first weekend away since lockdown. I’m so glad I booked here! The location is PERFECT! 2 mins walk from..."
Abi Skyner
"We had a great weekend with friends staying at the Monties Guest House 9th till 11th October 2020. The breakfast was fantastic & plentiful and the..."
"Highly recommend the Goulash and Lacho, visited today and will definitely go back again. I'm from a Hungarian background and I make Lacho myself and..."
Linda Johnson
"We had a most enjoyable lunch, the food was good and the staff were welcoming and friendly,we can highly recommend this cafe,we dined outside which..."
Gabrielle Hammond
"Lovely food, great service and a smashing smoothie. Will be returning!..."
James Sullivan
"Wow the best scone Iv Eva had �staff friendly..."
Michelle McCabe
"I've eaten here loads and love it, the staff are really friendly and the coffee is amazing, can't recommend it..."
Dane Gregory
"Friendly staff and lovely food! Great..."
Josh Lunt
"You must try the Goulash a real 5..."
Stephen Turner
"Had the Hungarian Goulash it was loverly tasted just like dad use to make.
Thanks for the..."
Robert Lonai
"Good food from awsome people! ☺ must try the goulash and..."
Martin Creepingchef Greenhalgh
"Came in late. Jet lagged and tired. Kayleigh's business couldn't have been kinder and more helpful. I had a blast and will certainly make a return..."
Elvin Lewes Holderfield
"Great food, friendly staff, highly..."
Szabó József
"Really nice homey feel. The food was very tasty and quickly served. We had a great breakfast. The eggs were cooked to perfection. So friendly, will..."
Libi Al Muzian
"After trying 4 different food places and having no luck with menu we found this cafe. Martin was so welcoming and the food was excellent. Good..."
Emma Humphreys
"Called in here for coffee and breakfast, my wife had toast I had the fried egg sandwich. Food was spot on coffee perfect. Even allowed to take the..."
Mike C
"Lovely little cafe providing well cooked food. Staff really engaging and friendly. 👍Toilets also worth a mention as spotlessly clean. Not problem..."
Phil Yeomans
"What a great little cafe. My 5 friends and I descended on this cafe at lunchtime. The staff were so accommodating making sure we were as close to..."
yvonne burnham
"Lovely hot chocolate and cake. Staff were really friendly and made us feel very welcome. Very accommodating for those with special dietary..."
Nikki Johns
"We had a wonderful visit to this cafe today. The staff were so welcoming and couldn't do enough to make sure we were happy. We had a dairy and gluten..."
Katherine Hawke
"Friendly staff and dog. Very good breakfast. I would recommend unless you're in a rush. The food takes some time but it's worth the wait and as they..."
Adrian Wedgewood
"After trying many other places to eat and having no luck (menu, atmosphere etc) we found this gem. Martin was so welcoming and the food is..."
Humphreys House
"Fantastic customer service here, lovely portions and timely preparation.
A cracking..."
Kelvyn Skee (K2LVN)
"We stopped here halfway through our treasure trail around Bowness.
It's a cute little diner/cafe. We ordered 3 breakfasts, one vegetarian.
The food..."
Kate Hames
"This was a warm friendly place, very clean. Smashing pot of tea and the beef and onion sandwich platter was amazing with nachos,salad and colslaw on..."
Carolyn Rogers
"Tasty breakfast for myself and granddaughter. Good quality bacon and sausage served and perfectly cooked eggs. Friendly service and reasonably..."
Lynne Murray
"Enjoyed lunch here so much, it’s become a regular spot for my wife and I when we’re visiting the Lake District. The fish-finger and club..."
Jon Souter
"Very nice fresh and tasty food. The scones and cake were fresh and fragrant. The sandwiches and the paninis likewise were very tasty and we ate all...."
Ravinder Singh
"Lovely homemade scone with clotted cream and jam. Delicious coffee and treats for the dogs! Lovely place to sit..."
Dave Dunn
"Good food , good prices and very nice staff
Made you feel..."
"An inspiring example of the arts and crafts movement. The main features of the house are well preserved and beautiful examples of late Victorian..."
Stuart Williams
"A wonderful Arts and Crafts style mansion, with fantastic views over Windermere to the Coniston fells. If you are at all interested in domestic..."
Rich B
"Just brilliant. If you like Arts and Crafts design you've just got to come here. So much to see, so many fabulous rooms and furniture. We will..."
Ray Robinson
"Fascinating look into the arts and crafts movement. Interesting comparisons to be made with Hill House and the development of domestic architecture...."
John Walker
"Exceptional Arts & Crafts facility. Try to book a session with the guided tour for the fullest insight to your visit. Great views over..."
Chris Clarke
"A beautiful arts and crafts house in the lake district for incredible value (£9 for a 12 month membership)
There was a talk on that could have had..."
Sean Robinson
"We stayed at Blackwell Cottage. The views are amazing. Very nice for small walks or long treks, but be aware there are no..."
Maqsood Amenjee
"This is one of our favourite houses to visit. The setting is fantastic and the interiors are beautiful. We have visited many times. Thank you to the..."
Audrey Midgley
"Beautiful house. Real treat for Arts and Crafts lovers. Had an interesting and free guided tour too which I enjoyed. We went on a rainy day but would..."
Brenda Helps
"I was a slightly reluctant visitor - my partner was keen, so I agreed, and I was surprisingly affected. Deeply interesting to see the Arts & Crafts..."
"WOW, what a shop, what a selection, it has to be the best turkey sandwich i have had in a long time, cranberry sauce and stuffing, the goats cheese..."
James Sharp
"Can’t recommend highly enough. I had the best salad box with hummus ever, all Home made, top quality excellent value for money. Please can we have..."
Karen Way
"Currently sat outside Taylors eating the best ham, crumbly Lancashire and salad sandwich I’ve ever had!! Great prices and fantastic..."
David Bailey-Vella
"I had the best beef sandwich in my life... amazing food and great..."
George Joseph Bourghol
"This shop's food is AMAZING! If you are in Bowness please please please pay them a visit the service is brilliant and the sandwiches and quiches are..."
Kerry Louise
"Delicious fresh food!!! Popped in for the first time over the weekend and we loved it, great selection of food, we'll definitely be going back..."
Lindsey Doughty
"Best sandwich and deli around, absolutley lovely place and stephen and jennifer, fantastic people, great job in creating this place, ill return for..."
Greg Hayes
"Amazing selection, freshly prepared, excellent quality and value for money. Good quality food prepared by a friendly..."
Tony Pratsas
"Just what was needed. Great fresh food, excellent choice and prices. Lovely..."
Alexandra Willans
"YOU NEED TO PAY THIS PLACE A VISIT, WE ENJOYED A DELICIOUS FRESH Baguette OF GOATS CHEESE RED ONION AND SALAD, WORDS CANT..."
Alma Messham
"We got sandwiches from here a few years back, remembered it was good so went back and it was just as tasty this time! I also got a salad which was so..."
Rebecca Poppleton
"Delicious food, good atmosphere highly..."
Nela
"🌱(Vegan-friendly) An absolute gem tucked away on the corner of the Bowness high-street. As you go in, either side of you are shelves full of..."
Josh Murphy
"I had the most mouth watering yummy sandwich from here. Very reasonable prices, great staff, lovely little shop. Definitely..."
Jaimie N
"Found this amazing takeaway place today. Great service. Got two meatball sandwiches and oh man, the extra sauce, delicious! And we got two salads -..."
Patricia Kilty
"Absolutely delicious sandwiches! Got a warm Cumberland sausage & fried onion sandwich, club sandwich & beef sandwich. All made fresh to order in..."
Caitlin Gilbert
"The best in bowness, if you looking for fresh home cooked lunch look no further.
we won’t go anywhere..."
Claire Davies
"The most incredible sandwiches and soups for a very low price. Best place to eat..."
chiara de santis
"Fab little deli with friendly staff and great food.
I had pastrami with Dijon mayo, Gouda, and pickles; fantastic, with decent amount of pastrami..."
Matt Luckcuck
"Amazing food - we were a large group and everyone was really happy with what they got, very reasonably priced as well. Would definitely come..."
Flo Jansen
"Prime location and surprisingly good value for money, had the house special turkey, Chilli jam, cheese and jalepino cold sandwich.
Portion sizes are..."
Anthony
"The only disappointment was finding this little gem on our last day!
Home cooked delights and local delicacies!
I had the hot beef and onion gravy..."
Paul Leeman
"Great staff and food, always super friendly. Wouldn't get lunch from anywhere else, perfect for locals and..."
Chris Hayton
"Delectable! Fantastic little sandwich shop with solid fare on offer. Nice selection of options including salads and sandwiches, locally made..."
G S
"This takeaway Deli (there is a couple of tables outside) offers excellent sandwiches, salads and pastries. The service is excellent also.
The only..."
J C
"Superb value for money! Beautiful beef, blue cheese and onion marmalade sub. Full of salad and filling, would highly recommend! The vast selection..."
Ali Szokalo
"Lovely deli, lovely coffee…well worth a..."
Alastair Boon
"We had an amazingly fresh salad box from here today. Incredible value - 4 x salads for just £3.50. Added some roast chicken and some lovely homemade..."
Bridget Rawson
"This shop is half way up the steep hill in the middle of Bowness on Windermere. The shop sells delicious sandwiches which are made to order. They..."
Leek & Potato Soup with a Brie Bacon & Cranberry Toastie
Full english breakfast
Cake
Sausage
Soup
Juice
Toasted teacake
Toasts
Scones
Sandwiches
Ciabatta
Coffee Cake
Waffles
Burger
Brie
Cheese Burgers
Americano Coffee
Crepes
Sausage
Scone with Jam and Cream
Cakes
Toasties
Vegetarian English Breakfast
Paninis
Coffee Beans
Vodka & Diet Coke
Scones
Strawberry Smoothies
Cream tea
Homemade Waffles
Vegan Burger
Salad
Cakes
Flat White
Tuna
Café
Café
Healthy
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Mastercard
Street Parking
Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Highchairs Available
Dog Friendly
Brunch
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Mid-range
"Food was excellent at this large Cafe/restaurant just 10mins walk from our cottage. Some staff could maybe be a bit cheerier but we all have off days..."
J C C
"We were greeted upon arrival and the food arrived really quickly. The vegan breakfast and full English breakfast were delicious, aside from the..."
Alex Teague
"Great breakfast here on Christmas Eve. Only a few tables inside, there were tables outside with blankets provided. Highly..."
Sue Scrivener
"We ordered the vegan breakfast and salmon scrambled eggs for breakfast. The food was nice but nothing outstanding. The service was neat considering..."
Sarah Kay
"Food was great. But service was not up to the mark. We had to remind them about our order couple of times and still our order had missing items which..."
Omair Javed
"We stopped for lunch after finding what looked like a nice cafe & we were not left disappointed. The Full English was very tasty, the bacon was..."
Kev T
"Amazing mega breakfast , cooked perfectly. Lovely relaxed atmosphere , will definitely be..."
C Burke
"Great coffee stop and cafe. We enjoyed the full English breakfast and the waffles. Price reasonable, service good. Next to public car park. Opens..."
Garry Whitmore (Dagdabear)
"Lovely little spot, we sat outside with our three dogs in late Nov, blankets and pillows were provided as well as an electric heater! Coffee and full..."
Cat Wightman
"We were looking for something which can fill our tummy.
Vegetarian options are limited but they have good vegan food options.
Vegan meal is quite..."
Kajal Bhatt
"Very delicious food, staff who offered their professional service and were very polite.
I loved the vegetarian English breakfast. Definitely a good..."
Anas Sq
"We visited here after an afternoon in Windermere, & decided to go for the soup & toastie option. We both had the soup of the day which was leek &..."
Simon Bailey
"Best waffle I’ve had in years! Very nice millionaire shortbread but one is enough for two. All the food looked lovely! Great service. There is..."
Robert Neary
"Awesome! I arrived very late the night before and all eateries closed, so my need for food this morning was overwhelming and they did not disappoint..."
Howie Nicholls
"Looked inviting as we were passing so called in. Sat outside under canopy, patio heater above us and blankets provided in case you got cold. We both..."
Jane Campy
"Spent a few days in Bowness and went to this cafe twice. First for a coffee then for breakfast. Enjoyed it both times. Bit of a squeeze inside if you..."
Bob M
"Excellent well cooked breakfast served by a lovely friendly young lady in a small, but beautiful restaurant in a fantastic location a short walk from..."
David Wright
"Great food, friendly service and nice warm atmosphere on a cold day. The blankets and heat lamps were much..."
"Went for dinner with my husband the staff are excellent and catered to our plant based diet,
Loads of vegetarian and vegan option even vegan..."
Georgina Melia
"Absolutely amazing food, the veggie sharing platter is to die for! Fantastic range of gins and all at a fabulous prices! Service was also fab! Would..."
Charlotte Plant
"Absolutely amazing place. Staff are super helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Couldn't decide on the ribs or the brisket so me and my partner..."
Chris Dear
"I came here yesterday, first visit, lovely little place to sit with a nice cuppa watch the people go by & daydream, food was top notch! Had the Cajun..."
Zara Jackson
"Spent two nights at this place first was just drinks, second was food and drinks then had breakfast the morning before we left nothing at all to..."
Kerry-anne Dumbell
"Fantastic gin menu, great food, relaxed atmosphere!
What else do you need whilst having a trip away to the lakes!!
Would definately recommend to..."
Melissa Cooper
"Dined here last night , staff really friendly , food was really good , highly recommend the chefs panacotta , fab decor and great location , will..."
Jane Bailey
"Popped in unsure how good it would be but it was so tasty. We both had meals off the smoke house menu. They do a children’s menu although not shown..."
Zoe Louise Astle
"Absolutely great!! So happy I booked as the food was great and were really good portions! The staff are lovely and always happy to help with..."
Amy Kerr
"Fantastic little place...sat in the window watching the world go by...and also Magic Roundabout was my fave tv programme back in the day..."
Jenny Childerson
"We found this little gem on Tuesday. We were in the Lake district for 3 days and ate there EVERY night! Wonderful ambience , food and staff. It was..."
Ann White
"Gorgeous food and great staff. Lovely place and very reasonable..."
Linsey Baker
"Found this great little place early this morning. Just had breakfast , absolutely..."
Darren Izzard
"Veggie breakfast was fantastic & staff very friendly & helpful. Would head here any day of the week! 5..."
Helen M Charles
"Lovely place to eat the menu was new on the night and had a lot of variety with a fairly priced. Although it was busy we were served quickly and food..."
D M
"The decor and atmosphere is lovely, however the food was even better! I had the all day breakfast bap and it’s not only very generous in terms..."
Nima Sobhani
"Went there for my girlfriend birthday and after booking a couple of weeks in advance we were greeted with the news that 3/4 of the menu wasn't..."
David Sharp
"The Magic Roundabout restaurant, nestled in the charming town of Bowness-on-Windermere in England, is a delightful culinary haven. By day, it..."
Abu Talha
"Staff very welcoming, helpful and accommodating, allowing me to have the special tea (2 deliciously fresh and warm scones, ample clotted cream and 2..."
Anne
"The food here is outstanding. We had two sandwiches for lunch: steak and fish fingers. Both came with fresh salad and home made coleslaw. The steak..."
Neil Chatterjee
"Had a birthday breakfast here, and it was amazing 👏 and was made a great morning by the lovely waiter Alex 😊he made us laugh the whole time..."
nina dobson
"We’ve really liked the building and the location so we had a look. We ended up getting the Mexican board with a white mocha and a pint of..."
Paula From Poland
"Truly outstanding! 5 stars really isn’t enough for this place! Great location, beautiful quirky interior, amazing food!
As a self proclaimed fry..."
C Jason
"Pleasantly surprised. Friendly staff, quick service and tasty loaded fries. Plenty of options and dog..."
James
"Really enjoyed our meal. The nacho starter is more than enough to share, really big portions! Reasonably priced too for the amount of food you..."
Marie Lloyd
"Fabulous welcome. Amazing food. Be warned the portions are huge so come with the idea of sharing. Great service and..."
Val Jones
"Absolutely amazing breakfast! Worth the visit just for the Magic Roundabout..."
Sophie Watson
"We pre-booked a table of 12 for a special birthday and what a night it was!
The staff are absolutely amazing and made us feel so at home and..."
Amie Bentley
"Came here on Friday evening and was a Great night. Thank you to Daniel for our service!! The tuna Tatar 10/10 and drinks were amazing and a great..."
"Booked to see the Santa's wish performance. My 4 Yr old absolutely loved it & joined in the singing & dancing. Will definitely book here..."
Mel Briggs
"Lovely little theatre tucked away behind the shops. The cafe is grest and interval drinks are available to order. I saw the Importance of being..."
Lynn Walker
"It was lovely ! I've always been a fan of Peter Rabbit every since I was a child. It was so nice to see little children joining in with the songs and..."
Lesley Dutton
"Visited the International Comic Arts Festival here. Brilliant venue, easy to park, good facilities. Wheelchair accessible in most..."
Barry Buckle
"A small welcoming theatre. Unexpected overlooking centre stage but enjoyed the performance of Constant Companions.
Note the theatre is based behind..."
Peter Charnock
"Been to the PeterRabbit Birthday show with afternoon tea today. Fantastic experience. I had 2 7year olds and a 5 year old they were spellbound the..."
Linda Walker
"Amazing little theatre with a great atmosphere, wonderful, helpful & friendly staff & such a joy to travel to/from in comparison to Manchester &..."
Leisa Young
"Cute little theatre with 150..."
Tinali Garrett
"Lovely theatre space in beautiful Bowness. It has such fantastic..."
Richard McArtney
"Fantastic show for our 5 year old daughter. She loved it. Happy Birthday Peter..."
Angus Clark
"Great views from all seats. Easy to hear the dialogue wherever the actors are facing. Lovely cafe on site. Within Beatrix Potter experience..."
Janet Norris
"Full disclosure - I was performing at this theatre, not visiting as audience. That said, it's a lovely space in a beautiful setting. It shares a..."
Noel Byrne
"We took our 2 half Dutch granddaughters who love the Beatrix Potter stories, fantastic, we and they absolutely loved it. Couldn't fault anything. We..."
Warren holt
"Had a great night at night at the musicals, entertainment was top notch, food was good, beer was good and service excellent. Would gladly attemd if..."
Thomas Morris
"Lovely but tiny theatre above the Beatrix Potter museum. We walked past it the first..."
Andrew Greenwood
"Just enjoyed an amazing performance of 'Tell Me on a Sunday'. Great set, brilliant singing. The venue is small but that draws you into the..."
Robbob Tun
"Lovely little theatre in a wonderful..."
Joseph Kockaya
"Lovely intimate theatre, just right for the one man show we went to see. Can't wait until we return to see Roberts and Lakeman in..."
"This is the takeaway breakfast bar you need in your life if you're working in the area of bowness or Windermere. The prices are great for the..."
Tommy “The Travelling Mixologist” Gorst
"Grabbed sandwiches to go for a quick lunch and was not in the slightest disappointed. The baguettes are well filled. I had the BLT and my husband the..."
Kallie Hudson
"Amazing Food & Service from the Picnic Cabin & why I keep going back regularly for my lunch throughout the week for some more top notch grub which is..."
Mark Townsend
"Fantastic little snack shop great breakfast rolls and really lovely filled Baguettes we used this place every day while we were working in the area i..."
David O'Dowd
"Bite of await but food was excellent and a very good price,coffee was also very good also a good price lovely lady's would definitely recommend and I..."
James Ward
"It's a great little place to pick up and go .. at the best ..."
Philip Bell
"Good selection of fillings type of bread freshly made to order. I had a lovely..."
Steve Walker
"Me and my work colleagues often go here for lunch highly recommend the sausage bacon and egg bap followed by one of their homemade..."
James Bolton
"Went here several times to load up for a picnics. Such good pies and their brekkie boxes are..."
Garrett Simerson
"Still the same, great food, fast service and lovely staff, highly..."
Michael Heighway
"Very nice sandwich bar food spot..."
super yorkie007
"Best of the best, lot of good food for little..."
seb c
"The chicken & chorizo baguette is always a hit..."
"Gorgeous meal at the easy breeze. We were 4 adults 2 kids and were seated quickly by really friendly staff. Kids loved the Instagram counter and..."
Laura Kirk
"Absolutely lovely place, great setting great service and even better food, highly recommend the salt and pepper chicken and the brownie for after, to..."
Rachel Coleman
"Absolutely cannot fault everything about this place. The staff are all so attentive, we were instantly greeted by a friendly host (didn’t catch his..."
Jonathan Combe
"Hired a room at the easy breeze for my 21st recently & it was amazing! The staff were incredible, amazing food - everyone that came loved it & a..."
Mia Leece
"Went here as a last minute change of plans and although the staff were dealing with a private party for over 100 people they managed to provide us..."
Paul Scott
"This place is a hidden gem, the staff were brilliant and we ordered a snack of home made nachos. OMG 😲 they was the best we have ever had and a..."
Phil C
"Our favourite place to go in Bowness. We had a great night listening to the amazing young girl on piano (sorry didnt catch her name). What a..."
Loz Sheffy
"The chicken bao was packed with flavor, perfectly paired with a refreshing shandy. A must-try for food..."
Pallavi Bhoite
"Incredible food, amazing service and the kids menu has great options! The chicken tacos are out of this world, best I've ever had. Will definitely be..."
Tony Pires
"Amazing street food just off the main road in Bowness on Windermere. Popped in for lunch and no need to book. Jerk Chicken taco was..."
Warm Scone with Jam and Clotted Cream and Special Hot Chocolate
Welsh rarebit
Scones
Jam Donut
Bacon Sandwich
Pastries
Rum Butter Scone
Cakes
Sausage
Coffee and Walnut Cake and Latte Flavoured with Vanilla
Pork
Clotted Cream
Apple and Cinnamon Pie
Cupcake
Jacket Potato
Sausage Rolls
Vanilla Sponge Cake
Cappuccino
Salad
Pies
Baked Beans Hash Brown and Chips
english breakfast
Tuna
Sit down
Café
British
Accepts Visa
Mastercard
Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Digital Payments
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Classic Lake District tearoom with a great selection of cakes and pastries to go with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Visited early in the morning..."
Andrew Thomas
"Never liked pies, but I have enjoyed the steak and kidney pie so much. It was delicious.
It’s a great spot for people..."
Lynn
"We called in here looking for some fresh baked goods to take on our journey home. The choices weren't great. The cheese and onion pasty was nice...."
Nicola
"Wonderful place. The staff were really friendly and diligent when helping me to select some dairy free snacks. The cranberry and raspberry tea was..."
John
"We had the most amazing sandwich from this lovely little bakery. I was going to take a picture but unfortunately I ate it too fast! We were going to..."
Gemma Handley
"Yummy local food. The staff were superb with our children and the kids cleared their plates. I very much enjoyed the rarebit special. Food was served..."
Gemma Durkin
"A slice of lakeside Britannia.
While not quite at the level of a patisserie or Viennoiserie, they manage a decent selection of calorific carbtastic..."
Charles Miranda
"Lovely hot chocolate and mocha today. Lovely staff and atmosphere. Would highly..."
Bekah Jade
"I had the chicken with black pepper and lemon mayonnaise. Unlike other places the mayonnaise complemented the chicken instead of overpowering it...."
Paul Seymour
"Lovely cafe to stop and escape the rain. Had the soup and the toastie and both were really nice. Would go again next time we visit..."
Anna Perry
"+ Nette Bedienung
+ Americano und Schokokuchen waren sehr lecker
- Ambiente ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen. Ist zwar Altertümlich, jedoch könnte..."
"Best flapjack and bubble gum ice cream ever! The best thing about this place is the staff though. They went out of their way to be friendly and..."
Colin Riches
"Reasonable prices, not the poshest joint in town but really does what you need. Full belly, well rested and ready to go. Fish chips, peas, bread and..."
JJandDad
"Ice-creams were good but not a huge variety of flavours. Very traditional service by a lovely man. Loved the customer service but the ice-creams..."
Jaiden Tslgl2
"This place is fab. The couple who run it are super friendly. Coffee is decent & cakes look lovely. What's best is defo the personal care the lady..."
Sophie Holden
"A brilliant atmosphere and the friendliest staff! Beautiful scenery and excellent food. Definitely a gem in Bowness and a must..."
Zack Hallam
"Very friendly staff. Even though off season, well worth the visit. Good place to watch the boats come and..."
chris Kneale
"Just stopped here for a quick coffee while we waited for the cruise back to Ambleside and have to say the gentleman behind the counter was an..."
Aimee Evans
"The coffe shop is a lovely family run business.
Calm and relaxed atmosphere with cooked to perfection hot meals and drinks. Fish and chips is cooked..."
Saadat Ali
"Nice little cafe with unrivalled views of Windermere and the boats as they arrive and depart. Good food and drink option and not too expensive...."
Russell Holden
"A great place to visit. Nice view. It has a good range of transportations and services to boating or return from different..."
"This is my first time eating this bread
Taste very good and rich
I order a traditional and it totally awakened my taste buds
The mocha is the white..."
Zen Cheung
"Excellent service, great food. Excellent..."
Alan France
"Food was amazing, the almond and cherry croissant was to die for.
The tea wasn't to our liking but we will be back for more of those delicious..."
James Grice
"pretty decent bakery, coffee was quite nice and smooth. pastries were not too bad and the selection was quite broad for both savoury breakfast-type..."
Sarah Brown
"Just delicious pasties. I got the spiced cauliflower at it was v hot in temp and packed full of flavour. My wife had the veg on which was also v..."
Michael Harris
"Had the best hot chocolate of my life here. The barista said it was his ‘special’ version and it was indeed divine. Great service at the end of..."
Jane Clift
"Warm service, delightful pasties and delicious coffee! We were visiting the lake district and popped in often during our stay to have their pasty and..."
Nadia Kishlan
"Quite good. The scones and cream with jam were tasty. The sausage roll too. The flat whites today not as smooth as the last ones but not..."
Chris F
"Good and cozy setup, ample seating upstairs. Good place for a coffee..."
Marcus Leong
"I visited the Cornish Bakery with friends, to sit down and enjoy an early morning coffee.
The coffee was great, and I suspect that my friends and I..."
Alan From_Windermere
"It is ok.
Coffee is not the worst but not the best. Pretty average.
The pastry was..."
Vadym Pinchuk
"Really nice cafe bakery. Great cakes, even better sausage rolls!
Additional seating upstairs is nice and chilled from the bustle of the..."
"Popped into The bluebird cafe for a quick bite to eat whilst on a boat switchover. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Beautiful..."
Ben Pocklington
"Popped in for a refreshing drink on the bank holiday. Service was quick and courteous. Myself and my partner both had a tropical smoothie..."
Thomas Hutchinson
"Nice but small café at the quay. Quite new build. Nice staff making good coffee to you. Also something to..."
Jon Bekkevoll
"Fantastic visit, we visited here for the first time today with my client and Sam was ever so nice with us all defo..."
Amy Evans
"Clean and friendly. No waiting and food brought to your table. Good quality food including toasties, sanwich, cake and crisps. Hot and cold drinks..."
Sonia Crawford
"A simple and basic cafe with simple offerings. Cosy place to take a breather before continuing the walk around the lake or town. Service is friendly..."
Taj Imran
"We ordered bacon butties to eat in and cakes to takeaway. Food was very tasty. It was a little pricey but it was in a ideal spot looking over the..."
Catherine Edwards
"Dog friendly.
Excellent bacon Barms and ham/cheese toasties. Great..."
Francis Kellett
"Great little Coffee shop near the Boats with lovely views of the lake from inside, or from the picnic benches outside. Serves nice coffee and..."
LuDster
"i find " The Bluebird Cafe on the Bay " very good value for money .not as much seating inside but you can use the tables and chairs which are..."
"Popped into The bluebird cafe for a quick bite to eat whilst on a boat switchover. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Beautiful..."
Ben Pocklington
"Popped in for a refreshing drink on the bank holiday. Service was quick and courteous. Myself and my partner both had a tropical smoothie..."
Thomas Hutchinson
"Nice but small café at the quay. Quite new build. Nice staff making good coffee to you. Also something to..."
Jon Bekkevoll
"Fantastic visit, we visited here for the first time today with my client and Sam was ever so nice with us all defo..."
Amy Evans
"Clean and friendly. No waiting and food brought to your table. Good quality food including toasties, sanwich, cake and crisps. Hot and cold drinks..."
Sonia Crawford
"A simple and basic cafe with simple offerings. Cosy place to take a breather before continuing the walk around the lake or town. Service is friendly..."
Taj Imran
"We ordered bacon butties to eat in and cakes to takeaway. Food was very tasty. It was a little pricey but it was in a ideal spot looking over the..."
Catherine Edwards
"Dog friendly.
Excellent bacon Barms and ham/cheese toasties. Great..."
Francis Kellett
"Great little Coffee shop near the Boats with lovely views of the lake from inside, or from the picnic benches outside. Serves nice coffee and..."
LuDster
"i find " The Bluebird Cafe on the Bay " very good value for money .not as much seating inside but you can use the tables and chairs which are..."
"Friendly staff. Lovely food. A little expensive but the 10% off voucher from the parking attendant helped. The cook forgot to do our bowl of chips..."
Kerrie Ann
"Welcoming place on a cold day. Wheelchair friendly. Children and dogs are welcomed. There is plenty of parking nearby. Lovely view of Coniston..."
Sharon Burford
"Boatman cafe is located at very beautiful location of lake district.
You can get food here..like fish and chips and other item. It has ice cream as..."
Vaishali Kumari
"The tour bus of my fellow church retreat attendees stopped here after we came from Southport. This establishment was so warm and welcoming to us all...."
Britton Redline
"Best bakewell tart I have ever had!! However, it comes at a price. £10 + for 2 coffees and cakes. Being a tourist is never cheap in popular places...."
Jackie Serle
"The food was simple but..."
karen sparrow
"Lovely cafe and shop, my husband brought me here for our honeymoon back in 2018 and we came back this time with out daughter who is nearly 2 now...."
Aisha Ahmed
"Great food, and a lovely spot to eat. Had a great steak and kidney pudding..."
James Conboy
"Good
Such good people, I needed hot water only for my medicine, the boy on the counter gave me free a cup of water,..."
Nadeem Waseem
"Gift shop very expensive , didnt get anything for lunch as there was nothing to my..."
Anna Currie
"Called for a snack, bowl of soup, crusty bread and butter. Reasonably priced and brought to our table piping hot and very tasty. Bread fresh and..."
Kevin Dawson
"Cafe and gift shop next to coach park, brilliant spot for a much needed beverage,plus ten per cent off anything purchased in the cafe and gift ..."
"Nice place down by the Lakeside with a decent sized outdoor area where you can sit, have a drink, a bite to eat and watch the world go by.
Quick..."
Carl
"Location wise this place is fantastic! An absolute sun trap! Perfect if you like to sit outdoors! The service itself isn’t the quickest or most..."
Living The Dream stic
"The day was bright and hot. We were at Windermere, Cumbria. Kids were waiting for something cold & sweet, which obviously was ice cream. I saw long..."
Deep Thapar
"Lovely setting, had some panini's great quality. Really attentative staff. Brought our dog a bowl of fresh cool water, only mentioned it as we..."
Paul Richardson
"Really nice food reasonably priced. Good service. Had a panini and a fruit scone and left feeling very..."
Keith Levy
"Great place to have a hot or cold drink and choice of food and sandwiches is fab just when you need to fill a space! Highly recommend for a sit down..."
John Witherington
"Good coffee, great service and a generously filled panini. Managed to get a seat in the sunshine on a busy day too...."
D G
"Professional customer service 👌 nice place with delicious paninies,coffe and the best ice creams ever..."
Sandra
"Very accommodating, we came in with our daughter needing changing and the owner found us an easy area to change her and helped with the high..."
Stuart Brown
"Fantastic food. Friendly staff. A welcome refuge in..."
Paul Turner
"Only little avout 6 rables vut a nice lunch menu. Service is pay at till and collect your own drinks but staff are friendly. Only issue is it only..."
Adele B
"Had best latte in town, ham salad roll was full of ham, onion tomatoes and lettuce and tasted delicious. Served quickly by friendly polite staff...."
Sarah Green
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