Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ambleside

"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..."

Tom Howes

Nathan Spencer

William Howie

Great North Pie Co

14 Hour Braised Beef and Ale Pie with Mash Gravy and Mushy Peas

Chicken and Tarragon Pie

Apple pie

Meat Pie and Mashed Potatoes

Mashroon Pie

Cheese and Onion Pie with Mushy Peas

Steak pie

Cheese and Onion Pie Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary Gravy

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

"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

"Both pies we tried from here were truly delicious. Both served on a bed of creamy mash and a gravy that in combination makes the dish as a whole one..."

Dan Elliott

"Has to be the best pie I’ve ever had, with a special note to their gravy. Will certainly be..."

Harry Rice

"The best pies ever. Had 1 with peas and gravy sat in and then bought one home for tea. Amazing doesn't even cut it. Will deffo be going..."

Larna Saye

"The pies are absolutely fabulous. I'm surprised that there isn't a queue out of the..."

Kerry Stafford-Roberts

"We just stumbled upon this little pie shop, and after eating the pies (one of each), discovered that it is the best pie shop in Britain. And now we..."

Rahul Vasudev

"There are a variety of fillings to choose from for the pies. My daughter liked the steak filling with the sauce. It came with mashed..."

Sushiliah Devi

"One of the best pies I've ever had. Gravy was next level and definitely order the mushy peas as a side! We finished our pies and were already..."

Grace

"Best place ever for a pie, mash and gravy! The beef and ale is the best I have ever tasted, will be back again when we come to the..."

Vicky S

Mr H's

99/100 (1450 ratings)

Tomato Soup with Brown Bread

Quiche

Ploughman's Platter

Cakes

English Breakfast Tea Loose Leaf

Spaghetti

Chicken Mayo Sandwich

Scones

Goats Cheeze Baguette

Fruit Scone Served with Clotted Cream and Jam

Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich and Salad

"Mr. H truly exceeded our expectations, leaving my friends and me in awe. The enchanting atmosphere, reminiscent of a fairytale setting, immerses you..."

Vasiliy

"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

"Excellent tea room, scones fantastic and proper leaf lose tea and excellent service and value, highly..."

chris jones

"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

"Beautiful, friendly tea room selling sandwiches, quiche, jacket potatoes and cakes with good coffee and tea (in pots)...."

Orynthia Thomas

"Read the full review! Originally we went to a place round the corner, but it was full and came in here as second choice. The decor left us a little..."

stephen slater

"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

"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

"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..."

monika dabrowska

"Lovely quirky cafe, so glad I came across this before we headed back home from our trip, sausage and bacon butties were lovely and very good..."

Katy Houghton

"A really lovely and authentic tea room with lovely decor and delicious cream..."

Julia Birzele

"By far the best Sandwich with side salad i have tasted in a long time. I had a tuna mayo sandwich on brown bread. It was plated with creamy..."

STELLA RYAN

"Visited for a light lunch. My parents had a sandwich between them, husband had a tuna melt panini and I had a scone with jam and cream. All was very..."

Kath Edmondson

"best scone and tea i’ve ever had! lovely service too..."

Lucy Farrer

"Greeted with a warm welcoming smile when we entered the tearoom. All the staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. The service was..."

Lynn Krupa

"Being there today. The place is PERFECT. The food is delicious (forget the stigma about tasteless British food), the service amazing and the..."

bn

"Popped in for a late afternoon drink and snack. Loose leaf tea from a large teapot and a really excellent scone - flavoursome and just the right..."

Jonathan Putsman

"Very enjoyable tea plus chicken and beacon baguette.. had to cancel our evening dinner appointment the baguette was so substantial .. and tasty. ..."

phil d

"We popped in to this quaint little café on a recent visit to Ambleside. We only had teas, teacakes and scones, however the look of the other food..."

Jonathan Rose

Kysty Ambleside

98/100 (1770 ratings)

Gingerbread Cheesecake

Curried Cauliflower Soup

Lamb

Sweetcorn Panna Cotta

Beetroot Meringue and Smoked Mackerel

Morecambe Bay Shrimp

Beer Bread Muffins

Cheesecake

Sea Buckthorn Curd with White Chocolate Ice Cream

Foie gras

Sorbet

House Made Bread and Butter

"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

"My partner & I enjoyed a wonderful dinner here last weekend. Everything we ordered was expertly prepared without a lot of fanfare or pomp (the lamb..."

Nadine Finucane

"Beautiful food. Great service, lovely touches with offering freshly made bread and a taster before the meal. Scallops were delicious and the guinea..."

Sam Hainsworth

"Really nice eclectic treat ! each dish, is unique and tasty. The pics don’t say..."

Cathy or Ron L

"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

"This was the best food I've had in a while; staff is very friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend coming here for a culinary highlight to your..."

Maria Elf

"Excellent food, perfect service in relaxed environment. Highly..."

Kate Gregory

"The staff were attentive and friendly and the atmosphere was good, however the food looked great, but was a bit bland. I had cod, my partner had..."

Richard Walker

"We had a fantastic lunch at Kysty - a great start to our long weekend in the..."

Olivia Koh

"This is a hidden gem. The ambiance is lovely and the decor, tableware and furniture was modern rustic and charming. The food was out of this world...."

Sara Sturtivant

"We recently had a really lovely anniversary meal here. The food and service were outstanding and the team were able to make a gluten free vegetarian..."

Neil Burnett

"This was a treat to ourselves as we had seen the restaurant shown on Tom Kerrigans catering programme. What a fantastic meal....there was so much..."

Hazel G

"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

"Absolutely faultless - a very special dinner, wine and food were perfect and staff extremely..."

Max Baumber

"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

"Absolutely delicious! Had a wonderful evening, great menu, the food was perfect and service impeccable. Would give them 6 stars if I could..."

Angela Hall

"Came here with my mother to eat and food was excellent and a birthday treat which tasted delicious, highly..."

Seb Kidd

"Hidden in a small alleyway away from the busy streets of Ambleside we discovered an hidden gem for culinary delight ;-) Bistro has a charming..."

Michael Lee

"The Kysty experience is a sensastional taste encounter! The combination of flavours and textures are well planned and executed. There is something..."

Joshua

Waterhead Coffee Shop

98/100 (4043 ratings)

Afternoon Tea and Scone

Blueberry Scone with Cream and Rum Butter

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

Cheese and Tuna Melt

Dipped Ice Cream Cone

Cappucino

Toasts

Blueberry Scone and Cream

"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

"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

"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

"Great little cafe with good views. Lovely to sit outside on a nice day, looking over the lake. Food is quickly made. Friendly lad on the..."

Luke

"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

"We had a stop off in Ambleside while doing the Walkers route from Windermere. Very busy cafe which has very little room to move but if you can take..."

Cheska Primrose

"Very clean and welcoming cafe on the banks of the lake. The cakes whilst well presented, didn't look home baked but tasted good. Warm and friendly..."

Steve James

"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

Fresher's Cafe

97/100 (1694 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Bakewell Cake

Quiche Lorraine

Simmnel Cake Slice

Sausage and bacon bap

Lots of Cake

Salad

Quiche and Salad

Bacon and Sausage BAP

Chocolate Orange Cake

Breakfast Quiche

Quiche

Sandwiches

Cheese and Bacon Toastie

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

"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

"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

"I cannot speak highly enough of this business. My car broke down and I had to hitch a ride to the nearest civilisation / phone signal, which I’m so..."

Jack Bishop

"Came here because of a family recommendation and we don’t regret it. Lovely staff. The food is very nice and very reasonable for the portion size...."

Cara

"It really is the friendliest and best cafe in town (as promised on their sign). Such fantastic service. Very friendly staff. We sat outside in the..."

Britta Hoffmann

"Very friendly staff, and excellent cafe for breakfast and lunch. Maybe the best in Ambleside. Try a slice from the breakfast quiche, it smells and..."

martin tromp

"Fresher’s is our favourite place for tea and cake in Ambleside ! On our recent trip, we had a small panic when we thought we might not fit in a..."

Michele Smith

"Amazing food all cooked fresh well worth the wait! staff lovely. Crow 🐦‍⬛ are cheeky But staff are on..."

Jennifer Egan

"Absolutely fantastic. Food, drinks and service all 5/5. Will definitely be..."

Drabs

Copper Pot Cafe

96/100 (3697 ratings)

Courgette and Avocado Cake

Cappuccino

Olives Caper Berries and Sourdough

english breakfast

Sole Burger

Ciabatta

Warm Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"Superb yet again. It's five years since our last visit to The Copper Pot. Our absence hasn't clouded our memory of this place. Lovely, friendly..."

Andrew Nesbitt

"Great stop for lunch. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was delicious..."

Neil N

"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

"What fantastic service and excellent food. All waiters were friendly and helpful, but the young female waitress (I’m sorry I didn’t catch the..."

Alex L

"We love the food, it’s very delicious. The orange and almond cake is so smooth and not too..."

Ting Khee Ho

Gandhi's Cafe

96/100 (1331 ratings)

Rice Noodles Stir Fried

Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake

Gluten Free Vegan Brownies with Pistachio and Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream

Cheesecake

Green salad

Gluten Free Smoked Hummus and Peppers Sandwich

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"Great selection of vegan eats. Great quality and well priced. Coffee is also v good. Only a small place but definitely worth visiting! Thank you and..."

Michael Bellini

"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

Shake, Waffle & Roll

93/100 (810 ratings)

Restaurants

Cafe

"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

"Had an amazing lunch at shake waffle & roll. The new winter menu bretzel hot dog is amazing. We're one should..."

Tracey Phillips

"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

"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

"Ordered the valantines afternoon tea, every item was tasty and presented beautifully. Thanks for a wonderful..."

Sam Tarrant

"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

"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..."

Nev Smith

"Absolutely delicious and wonderful..."

Claire Woodhead

"The perfect treat - really..."

Ali Cole

"Wonderful vegan milkshake..."

andy craggs

Daisys Cafe

91/100 (10138 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Cauliflower & Cheese Soup

"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

"Great little spot this have been going in for a refule after a good days hike for a few years now, tasty food helpful staff I always nip in when I'm..."

Graham Marshall

Cafe Altitude

"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

"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

"Atmosphere was amazing with service staff exceeding..."

Raphael Lew

"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 coffee and cake,. Friendly staff with good local..."

lisa “Tahlulha-May” smallshaw

"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

"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

"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 Gornall

"Great location. Nice selection of deserts and also non dairy options..."

Adam Gill

"Lovely coffee, simple food selection, the soup was delicious and they have milk..."

Tim L

"Nice cafe brilliant views.Not sure the "thick" chocolate milkshake lives up to its name..."

Neil T (Neil)

"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

"Lovely cafe with a great view, serves a range of food at decent prices for the..."

Callum Langford

"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..."

David Ingham

"Great service and food enjoyed watching the rock..."

Alexis Copeland

The Giggling Goose Cafe

87/100 (2555 ratings)

Cheese and Pickle Sandwich

Nachos

Blueberry Raspberry

Toasts

Pork and Stuffing Sandwich

Coffee and Chocolate Cake

Lemon and Carrot Cake

"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

"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

"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

"Great iced lattes, really creamy. Beautiful scones. Lovely garden area and dog..."

Sarah Lloyd

"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

"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

"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

"We had a lovely lunch with our son sitting outside. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Our food arrived pretty quickly..."

Laura

"Fantastic lunch. Regretfully couldn't manage a cake as well- we will come back. Highly..."

darren layton

"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

"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

"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

"Lovely cafe for gorgeous cake and had a lovely milkshake. Really nice courteous..."

Julie James

Costa Coffee

Large Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Coffee Cappuccino and 2 Chocolate Cakes

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Americano Coffee

Lotus Loaf

Carrot Cake and Flat White

Café

British

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"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

"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

"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

"It a beautiful shop it low staffed but they are lovely people they work very..."

Daniel Ward

"What a warm early morning welcome from Alex who was so cheerful and his coffee making was a joy to behold the best early morning coffee we have ever..."

Derek Hinds

"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

"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

"The 2 guys serving today was excellent and couldn't be more helpful. Coffee and tea was on point and it was all very..."

Amy Giles

"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

"Called in today for a quick coffee and was served by a very friendly and helpful young man (can’t remember his name unfortunately). Several people..."

Tom S

"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

Brambles Cafe

"Our favourite Lakeland Cafe. The best toasted teacakes anywhere with plenty of butter. Always friendly..."

Colin Ashcroft

"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

"Visited for a very tasty breakfast here, served by friendly staff. Good value. Nice little..."

lisa mc

"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

"A charming tea shop with yummy, traditional snacks and light bites. Highly..."

Tim Burraston

"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

"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)

"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

"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

"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..."

Neil Meadows

"Multiple visits here,good coffee nice generous portions of cakes, pleasant, friendly..."

Peter Mckeegan

"Enjoyable little cafe in Chapel Stile. Friendly service, very clean and tasty food and..."

Kathleen Webster

"Amazing place for a nice breakfast, lunch or homemade cake. It's cozy with nice staff. ( It's a bit hidden upstairs in the village shop through a..."

Raaf van Nieuwkerk

"If your sick to death of campfire food in the pouring rain, and need a sausage bap with a cup of tea. This is the place to go whilst visiting The..."

Gary Hare

The Old School Room Tea Shop

Vegetable Soup of the Day

Paninis

Guinness Chocolate Brownie

Flat White

Loose Leaf Tea and Americano Coffee

Latte

Victoria Sponge Cake and Chocolate Guinness Cake

"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

"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 place to get a tea,coffee or soft drink and there is a decent range of snacks and cakes. Staff excellent they are both friendly and helpful,..."

Paul S

"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

"The staff were friendly. The bacon butty,Americano, loose leaf tea and fruit scone with clotted cream and jam was delicious Tea was served with a..."

Marina Grant

"What a charming coffee shop with a surprisingly large range on the menu. Excel in their coffee and cake -..."

Simon Armstrong

"Beautiful idyllic setting for a nice warm coffee or tea! The woman serving us was very welcoming and loved to..."

Robert Selwyn

"Iconic setting, great staff, and a wonderful lunch. Made for a great..."

greg bennett

"Lovely, full-flavoured coffee without bitterness. Good selection of cakes. Tasty cheese scone slices. Good spaces inside and outside to eat and..."

Chris Knightley

"Had a lovely "coffee break" here while doing our walks in lake district. The sorroundings is so beautiful..."

m.a. d

Chesters By The River

82/100 (5152 ratings)

Battenberg Cake Slice

Afternoon tea

Flat White and Blueberry Scone

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"I love this place. We got a pizza and flatbread and they were amazing! Lovely views of the river. The shop is well worth a visit..."

Jenna LaRiviere

"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

"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..."

Tracey Bee

"A real gem. Vegetarian cafe with amazing choices of breakfast and lunch options. We sat outside overlooking the river with some very friendly..."

Adam Jowett

"Sat outside for tea and cake today (marmalade and ginger cake). Always worth a visit, busy but managed to get a table...."

tracey moore

"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

"Great place. Have been twice this week. Wood fired pizza oven and great veggie pizza and chips. All food is amazing quality with good depth of..."

Steven Coles

"Amazing selection of vegan and vegetarian food. Went there 4 times in the week I stayed in the Lake..."

Irene Micco

Erin Urban

"This place is a hidden gem, a must visit, food heaven if you are vegan, food and cakes are wonderful, and the scenery is..."

neil tuck

Joey's

Peanut and Jam Vegan Brownie

Wheelchair Accessible

"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...."

David Grace

Joeys Cafe

Peanut and Jam Vegan Brownie

"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...."

David Grace

Four Seasons Terrace Cafe At Hayes Garden World

78/100 (4840 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

The Pier Cafe Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

"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

"Friendly greeting, friendly helpful service. Food was lovely. Sat in their outside bit in sunshine.. not a complaint to be..."

Marc Harrison

"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

"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

"Best tuna cheese melt I've had, lovely friendly staff, highly..."

William Patrick O'Connor

"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..."

Gill Wragg

"Came here on Easter Saturday 4 adults and 3 children pre -booked table and just wanted to say thank you to all staff you was very helpful and the..."

Jenny Glastonbury

"Chips are great. Staff are great. They were kind to my baby that kept picking things from the shelves 🤔😅 loved..."

Georgia Manning

"Great coffee right on the edge if Windermere. Friendly staff..."

Lee Durrant

"Got bacon sandwich and my dad had sausage they were very nice and plenty in..."

Mary Shepherd

"Great coffee and cakes and it is nice and clean the staff are really..."

Stephen Kelly

Esquires Coffee Ambleside

74/100 (2686 ratings)

Full Cumbrian Breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

"Great cumbrian breakfast, definitely gives you a warm belly for a cold autumn day! Asked for an extra side portion of Hash Browns which they said yes..."

Aaron Jones

"Had some lunch here after walking from Patterdale. Food and service was great. Lots of windows, very bright and..."

Oliver Codling

"Great food and drinks! Service is pretty quick to get seated and get your food too. It's quite pricey but is honestly about standard for what you pay..."

Dan

"A lovely relaxing environment. Friendly and welcoming staff. The breakfast was first..."

DJ WARREN

"We were able to have an excellent breakfast. The place was very, very busy so service was a bit..."

Mike Mumau

"Lovely and spacious coffee shop with fine food. I wanted to try their mulled wine and mince pie (perhaps the best price in town too), but sadly they..."

World traveller

"Giving this 5 stars as the drinks (great white and caramel macchiato) were both excellent. The scone was also great and the apple pie very nice...."

Robert Green

"Popped in for coffee and cake. Not disappointed! Both were excellent. The staff were very efficient clearing tables when customers left but didn't..."

Jac “Clickerjac” Townsend

"Good quality coffee and variety of dessert and pastries selections. The tables are not pretty clean..."

Amjad A

The Old Smithy

72/100 (4142 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

After-hours

Cheap Eats

"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

"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

"I am Canadian and lived in Ambleside for 4 months and visited this restaurant weekly. I recently returned and dropped in to purchase some food. The..."

Michele Banks

"Popped in for a takeaway and the food was cooked fresh to order. Staff were friendly and happy to chat while they worked. Food was very, very good..."

Chris Butler-Stroud

"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

"The food was really nice and The young girl who served me was so nice and I couldn’t think what to order and she really helped lovely..."

Ryan Tollan

"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 fish and chips.and scampi. Cooked to perfection. I always visit The Old Smithy when I come to..."

Greg Mardell

"Superb fish & chips. Generous portions. Great battered sausage. And nice friendly service. 5 stars all the..."

Patrick Rawle

"Fish and Chip Friday on our humble holiday in Ambleside. Ordered a large amount of food and was definitely not disappointed!! Fresh fish, large..."

Sam Gauld

"Absolutely delicious - home made batter was lush, loads of chips freshly cooked so a little wait. But definitely worth waiting for. Served by very..."

Kim Nicholls

"We tried to visit you this afternoon as we have done so many times before, but your eat in area was closed, so we visited the Walnut. We much prefer..."

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