Best Coffee & Tea in Bowness-on-Windermere

4 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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Choccobar
Choccobar
100/100 (6819 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
European
European
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Toasties
Lemon Meringue Milkshake
Smoked Bacon
Banana and Cartmel Toffee Sauce Added Ice Cream
Matcha
Toasts
Children's Hot Chocolate
Lemon Mirangue Waffle
Waffles
Any Waffle
Luxury Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate Drink
Waffle with Nutella and Strawberries
Sandwiches
Cakes
Hot Chocolate Chocolate Milkshake
Paninis
Brownie
Cream tea
Cake
Fresh Fruit
Cappuccino
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Chocolate cake
Waffle with Strawberries Banana and Nutella
Afternoon tea
Churros and Chocolate Sauce and Great Coffee
Scones
Belgian Waffles
sundae
Venison
Café
Café
European
Contemporary
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
American Express
Free Wifi
Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Visa
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
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Dr Brews Coffee
Dr Brews Coffee
96/100 (2815 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Restaurants
Quick Bites
British
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Cakes
Sandwiches
Café
Café
British
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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...."
Bob Verey
Lewis's Coffee Shop
Lewis's Coffee Shop
82/100 (336 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
British
Cafe
Cafe
British
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Fish
Scones
Ice Cream
Cake
Café
Café
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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..."
Kathy Xiaoxian Zhu
The Bluebird Cafe On The Bay
The Bluebird Cafe On The Bay
77/100 (576 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
British
British
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
hot chocolate
Cheese and Onion Toastie
Juice
Brie Cranberry and Bacon Toastie
Chocolate Brownie
Cake
Soup
Toasties
Sandwiches
Café
Café
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
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