Cakes & Ale Cafe
17-19 Castle Street, CA3 8SY - Carlisle
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Dine-in
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Alcohol
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Wine
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
Contact Information
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Phone:
+44 1228 544560
🌐 Website:
http://www.bookcasecarlisle.co.uk/
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Address:
17-19 Castle Street, Carlisle
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Google Reviews (10)
Great cafe, lovely people and fab food. Whilst the name suggests it’s well cake and ale, it have a really nice menu for breakfast and lunch. We had lunch here. It’s both gluten free and dog friendly which is a plus.
Really nice atmosphere and décor, down a little alley (Long Lane) and connected to a bookshop!!
What more could you want on a damp afternoon in Carlisle?
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Lovely cafe, in a charming location, I wound definitely visit again, when I return to Carlisle.Patricia.North Shields.x
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Just the loveliest staff! Tracy and her team are so friendly and kind. Even when rushed off their feet they take time to chat and make you feel welcomed. The cakes are so good! And you always get a giant slice. And a proper big mug of coffee. This place is a Carlisle GEM!
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Have been for afternoon tea today with my work colleagues. There was 8 of us which included one vegan. They catered well for all of us. Everything was delicious and we got to take home all that we couldn't fit in 🙂
I have to say it was very good value for money at £17 or £20 to include a large glass of prosecco.
We were well looked after and got refills of tea as needed. I'd never been here before but will definitely be back.
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Probably the nicest place in Carlisle. Bright, comfortable and spacious inside seating area. Intresting and quirky decor throughout. Relaxing courtyard seating area full of flowers. Tasty range of cakes including vegan options. Attached to amazing old bookstore. Both worth visiting if passing through carlisle (you have to pass cathedral to get there and castle is a 2 minute walk away)
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Met with some friends while visiting for Christmas - had an amazing turkey/stuffing/cranberry ciabatta with gravy. Still thinking about it 12 hours later, absolutely lush. Also make a mean cup of tea and very friendly staff.
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Great place to come have local cup of tea and scone. Friendly staff, beautiful historical building with fantastic vibes ☕
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Lovely cafe with a relaxed vibe. Great place for a light bite.
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Always such a friendly atmosphere and welcoming....with wonderful array of cakes and teas
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Love Cake & Ale. Food is homemade and really tasty. Great staff. The garden is a lovely place to sit outside and they have a tent and blankets if it is a bit cold and/or wet.
They also have evening events well worth a look.
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