Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cockermouth

"Quirky Cafe, wonderful lady in charge, and wonderful drinking chocolate - if they gave more than 5 stars this cafe would get the lot. Don't miss it -..."

Donna Pim

Elaine

madelyn cox

The Lanes Cafe & Licensed Bar

93/100 (1121 ratings)

Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Cake

Scones with Clotted Cream

Jacket Potato with Savoury Tuna

Wheelchair Accessible

"Found this place by sheer dumb luck and what a surprise it was. From the moment you enter the staff are friendly and welcoming. The place was..."

Sean

"We absolutely loved this place, we wanted poached eggs but came too late, only wanted a light snack as going out for an evening meal, how lovely..."

maxine halpin

"Delicious poached eggs on toast, as ever. I got a few takeaway cakes as well. Lovely, attentive staff. It's in a nice setting - away from the busy..."

Matthew Hayward

"Amazing food, brilliant atmosphere and an all round lovely experience. We felt very welcome, comfortable and the food was beautiful..."

Sophie Hewitt

"Excellent full English and cup of tea dog friendly and nice staff. Clean..."

Nigel Rodenhurst

"Wonderful place with brilliant service and amazing food! Booked in advance to have an afternoon tea and it was just amazing. Great balance of sweet..."

Rachael

"I agree with all the 5 star reviews, so does 1 star reviewer Helen Bennet, she reviewed it as a 5 star but gave it 1, Helen fix your review, a..."

Carl Barber

"Had a lovely and very filling pensioners breakfast here.huge sausage,two rashers of bacon,egg and baked beans along with toast..and a cup of tea.all..."

Jenny Watson

"What a lovely find! Couldn't believe the size of the cream tea. We had to take some away with us. Food was excellent..."

Diane Dooley

"Little gem for anyone visiting Cockermouth, food and service were excellent and the staff were friendly and..."

Cathy Lovett

"This was such a hidden gem. Tucked away down the Kings lane, once devastatingly flooded as shown on the lane wall. I only spotted it because of the..."

Stephen Fisher

"It is with a heavy heart that I am leaving the Lanes a 5* review, as the more we all rave about this fantastic little cafe, the less chance we have..."

Andy Steptoe

"So happy we found this little hideaway cafe. Food was fresh and beautifully cooked. Service was great and fast. Would recommend to visit here if your..."

Carlie Goldfinch

"Lovely little cafe, tucked away in an alley full.of the history of Cockermouth, great Bakewell Tart and excellent..."

julie oliver

"Brilliant place to eat & drink! The amount of food you get is such good value for money..."

Jasper Grant

"Nice friendly staff dog friendly, which is good. They looked after us done nice hot..."

Cheryl Grinnell

"Lovely place, hidden gem but worth the hunt. Coffees very spot on and cakes were delicious. Parking on main road so no problem there. Plenty of..."

Steve Mansell

"Visited the soft play side of the cafe with my 1 year old, and he really enjoyed it. Would be nice to see it abit..."

Am Fitness

Norham House

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderfully friendly place with delicious home cooked food! The large all day breakfast set us up for the whole day! We even had 4 double yolker..."

Dawn Powell

"Really glad we discovered this gem of a coffee shop on our recent stay in the area, great food, great staff who couldn't be more helpful, Visited..."

Sue Lamarsh

"My husband and I both had breakfast which was delivered quickly, very satisfying and always served very hot. Norham House is cosy and friendly and..."

Nadine Pickersgill

"lovely food lots of homemade to choose from . very good prices and really friendly staff we popped in on a Sunday afternoon while on holiday we will..."

Linda Watson

"We came yesterday and had the special 2 courses for £7. The food was delicious and was ready so quickly ( best cheese and onion flan I ever tasted)...."

Karen Jackson-Smith

"Lovely place, very warm atmosphere the Sunday roast looked amazing.. Going to have one on my next visit which is hopefully soon..."

Judith Vaughan Melton

"Lunch with husband and mum; we saw the sign on the street and followed up the alley and were very pleased we had. A friendly welcome. A good..."

Alison Starkey

"Lovely, reasonably priced, £22 for 4 of us!..."

Sarah Jane Robinson

"Have had breakfast and lunch here many times with my friends. The good is very good and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. Great place to..."

Melanie Gilmore

"What a fabulous little place. I just love it fantastic breakfast and the cakes 🎂..."

Mark Hammond

"Just went for a warm drink, but it was packed, which is usually a good..."

Robert Millson

"The food was amazing and so was the service. Will definitely be..."

Chris McGee

"Quirky little place hidden away from the main drag in cockermouth. Very tasty food with a good value two course menu. Cheery service and nicely..."

Jubbajubz VE

"A hidden gem great food at good price well worth a..."

Philip Nolan

"Lovely, as ever. It's worth going regularly - if you're local. You get to know the staff and customers. (I like a natter!) If it's your first time..."

Matthew Hayward

"Lovely friendly atmosphere as soon you walk in. Went in with my partner for a quick bite to eat whilst visiting Cockermouth. Food was delicious,..."

Raj Kumari

"This little gem is tucked down a little alleyway off cockermouth main high street. It's like the tea rooms of old and very cosy. Service is very..."

Krysia Hibbert

"Tucked away of the main street, a hidden gem of a café. Lovely food and drinks at a very reasonable price. Dog friendly too. Highly..."

Malc Bury

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious fries, delicious cakes, the lemon and meringue tart was HUGE and delicious. A good coffee brew. The garden centre is also very..."

Lina Madalina

"Have passed this many times so thought we'd pop in for a cuppa . Glad we did. Food was lovely, always have a cream scone if they're on the menu and..."

Catherine Nicholson

"What a find really nice cafe very helpful staff has a very good selection of gluten free sandwiches..."

GARRY

"Me and my husband both had the cooked breakfast and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Shame they don't do black pudding as an extra (wink, wink 😂) Would..."

Leigh Eastwood

"An excellent place to stop off for a lunch meal or snack whilst on route and of course a visit to the garden centre. Food was good as it always..."

John Ritson

"I always look at the ratings of places before going if I don’t know the area that we’ll and I can say that this is a fantastic place to go for..."

amy hi

"Great selection of interesting and healthy indoor plants. They apologised as they were renovating the outdoor plant section so only had limited..."

Corrinne Taylor

"A large cafe seperate from the garden centre with a fair selection on the menu, coffee tea and snacks, as well as some small meals, order at the..."

Anthony Hall

"Called in for lunch. Lovely clean place but very echoey and noisy when lots of people..."

Vivien

"Went to the cafe here because the Lakes garden centre was too busy and I don't regret it at all. A lovely cafe with s great choice of small bites,..."

Will Roberts

"Best little coffee shop , food was brilliant very clean wheelchair access all around staff are amazing worth a visit if you ever..."

gareth g

"A very busy coffee shop and garden centre located just off the A595. A well stocked garden centre. Prices are reasonable and the plants are good..."

Michael Graham

"Stopped in for a late lunch following a visit to Carlisle. The food we ordered was excellent. Huge portion size and it was piping hot. Something that..."

Garyth Orton

"My husband said it was the best breakfast he's had my sandwich and cake were lovely and the coffee stayed hot till we had finished our..."

Michelle Smith

Shill's Of Cockermouth

89/100 (2632 ratings)

Spanish and Italian Meat Board

Curry

Cheese & Crackers

Prawns

Cheesecake and Ice Cream

Sandwiches

Fish Platter Halloumi Fries Vegetarian Platter

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Non-smoking restaurants

"Lovely atmosphere. A warm welcome from staff. Delicious food and was well presented. Proving Sharing platters are the new..."

Lucky Retour

"Booked a table for Saturday night when the food festival was on good job we did!!! Every table was full!!! Food was amazing!!! Couldn't fault.a..."

Michelle Mayoh

"Have been here for lunch and dinner, had sharing platters both times. Decent food and helpful..."

Becky

"Amazing place! Lovely lunchtime vibe, busy, the staff are just so nice, happy, friendly and chatty. Food was ace. I had the chicken melt panini and..."

Emma Wicks

"Wonderful experience. Food delicious, and service fantastic. Very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Also deli, cheese counter (such a choice!)..."

Malcolm Wareing

"Lovely food, great..."

Robert Smith

"Even though we didn't realise that upstairs is where the entertainment is we still had a fabulous evening seated downstairs . The food was lovely,..."

Maxine Helliwell

"Review from a happy coeliac :-) Cosy & charming upper floor bistro with fine food and an excellent gluten-free range of bites, mains and..."

Benjamin Richardson

"Went for lunch . .. Expected to be greeted had to go to bar to say we had a reserved table..... Staff where attentive whilst ordering. ...drinks..."

Paula Dalling

"Fantastic fish platter (£14) generous portions of fish, washed down with viognier/grenache (£26? bottle). Espresso coffee (£2.30) could have been..."

David Thomas

The Coffee Kitchen

"Went for breakfast and coffee. I had the full English and it was filling and delicious. The toast was really nice as well, I think the bread was..."

Matthew Rendell

"Lovely little coffee shop. Serves the best mocha I have ever had, neither too sweet nor too bitter. The filter coffee came up a little cold, but..."

Katherine Krawec

"Exactly what you want, great coffee and tea, delicious food and great service. I have been in numerous times and the worst thing I can say is that..."

Mark Regan

"Had the best sausage and brie sandwich from here. Excellent! Staff are very friendly. Nice one! Well worth a visit. Can take dogs too, but downstairs..."

Paul Hardwick

"It was good food and waffles were massive only get one good..."

Harry Baxter

"We come quite often. It is by far our favourite place to pop to for a light lunch in cockermouth and with excellent customer service. The food is..."

Lee Gallacher

"Great for bacon breakfast, coffee n cake, gasro- burger, lunch or a beer. Great Cafe bar most Friday's with amazing pizza. Whatever you feel like,..."

Richard Cooke

"Great coffee and bread from own bakery. Always come here to have the bread basket - a selection of freshly baked sliced bread, either toasted or with..."

Nick Cawthorn

"Me and my husband went for a late breakfast. I can heartily recommend the pancakes with fruit. It was wonderful. Staff we're really friendly..."

Victoria McAvoy

"Just had delicious pizzas and cold local beers. Beautiful. Thank you, Coffee Kitchen for a relaxed, pleasant and tasty..."

Carolina Wren

"Great friendly relaxed atmosphere. Bacon sandwiches lush! Good range of coffees. Worth a visit if you're in..."

mark Hopkins

"Best coffee shop in town. The main seating area is upstairs. Good food too, try the bread made in their own bakery. They really care about what they..."

John Hammond

"Nice location, very close to the centre. Good choice of foods, a little pricey perhaps. Not ideal for car access as its down a very narrow road...."

Hayley Burns-Dobson

"Popped in for a coffee warm lovely smells. But was good and just had a cappaccino with an extra shot hot and really good tasting coffee. Must return..."

Andy Peverley

"Great coffee and food in a relaxed atmosphere. The staff have always been really friendly and..."

Rob Sunners

"Lovely food well presented, great coffee and very friendly staff Would recommend a visit, you won't be..."

John Angus

"Great coffee, lovely food including the amazing bread they make. If you're in Cockermouth do yourself a favour and pay this place a..."

stephen little

"Good coffee and delicious food, pretty much all local ingredients and the home baked bread is brilliant for bacon..."

James Pollitt

"Great coffee and breakfast and they open earlier than most places on a Saturday morning. Worth finding in the back streets of..."

Diane Komorowski

Beatfords Country Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely cafe/coffee shop with very friendly staff and delicious home cooked meals. Perfect for light lunches or something a bit more. I'm usually a..."

Neil B

"What a wonderful tea room, from breakfast to afternoon tea and cake, we loved this Cafe, vintage in style of house, and the cakes and breakfast were..."

julie oliver

"Went for lunch today, chicken & leak pie with jacket potatoe & salad , fantastic. All meals were great!! The service was great also. Thanks ,..."

Andrew Doherty

"Food & presentation great but lost on service when after asking for extra jam for a cream scone the waitress came back with an “updated” bill..."

Margaret Smithson

"Lovely lunch date here today! Fast and friendly service, and the food is delicious. I will definitely..."

Stephanie Alice Gate

"Great little cafe, not too expensive, had a jacket with tuna and salad and a latte, and it was lovely. Looks like they had some lovely cakes too, but..."

Kathryn Tyson

"What can I say. Always a good choice. Friendly. Wonderful..."

Mary Toms

"What a lovely little tea room, the cakes and sandwiches were second to none on flavour. A very good range of hot and cold drinks but all outshine by..."

Sean

"Best coffee and cake in Cockermouth. Proper old fashioned tea room a proper..."

Al R

"The tearoom was found and enjoyed, good value for money, great food, lovely ombiance, and lovely ladies running this lovely place. I can highly..."

Jackie Checkland

"Another little gem of a place discovered whilst in the town, good service too, will definitely call..."

Ian Birchall - Amor

"This is an excellent place to have a sip of coffee, eat something fresh and well prepared, and for really good prices. Not to mention the staff who..."

Ruud van Overdijk

"We came across this little place by chance while visiting Cockermouth. All home made freshly baked scones and cakes, very friendly service. Highly..."

Anthea Mcloughlin

"Wonderful lunch, great selection of food to suit all. Friendly, attentive staff. No hesitation to go again when next in Cockermouth. Well done..."

Ann Scott

"Lovely cafe, sat outside in the sunshine. Staff were great attentive whilst not all over you. Service was quick and efficient. Great selection of..."

Sarah Cook

"Always very good food and..."

Christine Previtali

"Enjoyed some excellent soup, pot of tea for two with extra hot water, cake and toasted teacake for just over 10 pounds. Lovely selection of home..."

Janet Langman

"Came for lunch with a friend today. We had the toasted sandwiches, with tea and a homemade cake after. The food was lovely. Really nice cafe. The..."

Chloe Beaumont

Andrew Seal

The Lakes Tea Room

Scone with Jam and Cream

Smoked Salmon Pate with Granary Bread

Mozzarella Ham & Pineapple

Steak in Yorkshire Pudding with Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"A reasonably priced cafe attached to The Lakes Homecentre. A good range of hot and cold food is available along with a wide range of cakes and tray..."

Michael Graham

"Nice place for a spot of dinner and coffee, reasonably priced and food was ok. Not the best not the worst garden center for..."

ian Harman

"I had a tuna mayo sandwich it was really nice serviced with salad and a good..."

Craig Lobb

"Nice enough place, food was OK but the puddings were..."

Trevor Barrow

"Lovely food but only got one slice of bread with my soup as they had no rolls left 🍞😔 The menu said soup and a roll. Some one later got a roll...."

Peter Lister

"The food was very good. I had steak in giant Yorkshire pud with chips. Staff were friendly..."

Dave Wilson

"A great place to meet up with friends and family. Food is great and you want leave..."

Helen Cowx

"Definitely improved since my last review 3 years ago. I didn't try the food, but the coffees are definitely better tasting and better presented. The..."

Zoe Tweddle

"Great food, fantastic service, lovely clean..."

Sean

"Good food, reasonable prices. Kindly reduced the price for a smaller portion without it being requested. Just a nice surprise when we got the..."

Anne Fletcher

"Very good place to eat. Friendly staff and good..."

Alan Harris (OB1)

"Went here earlier today with my sister. Just had a large jug of coffee and Jane had a tray bake. Fair value especially as I had several £1 drink..."

Ian Summerscales

"Top..."

Stephen Rogers

"Good food but had to wait 20 mins before a waitress came for the order. Food came quickly after the order..."

Shaun Hull

"An amazing place with a good cafe. Had lunch there with friends and we all enjoyed the very good food. It's a great shop for all you..."

John Yates

"Just been in for lunch in the cafe. Very well organised, name and phone number taken, staff wearing visors. Arrows on the shop floor to make sure of..."

Victor Stables

Starbucks

Pea H Green Tea Lemonade and Peach Hibiscus Tea Lemonade

Wheelchair Accessible

"The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The cafe was spotlessly clean. Our coffees were perfect and we could sit outside with our..."

Linsey 9577

"Nice starbucks. Very helpful friendly staff . Clean pleasant seating area. Will definitely use again when we are on days out in..."

Tasha Sutherland

"Great coffee and service. Cafe feels a bit stark, but is clean, tidy and..."

Pauline

"Nice cozy little Starbucks in a convenient spot. Me and 2 friends stopped here after climbing some mountains at the lake district and needed a quick..."

James Shaw

"My wife and I took our two grandchildren here this morning. The staff were brilliant. The order was quickly taken and with a toddler in tow the..."

Garyth Orton

"Didn't have any food I popped in just for a frozen coffee, staff were efficient and..."

Neb Ttelbin

"I’ve frequent this place when I’m back at home and I have only experienced good service from the staff. Ordered a strawberries and cream drink..."

Doubletake

"Always a nice place for a coffee if passing..."

Nathanyel Martin

"I drink soya coffee drinks. Although I'm not the biggest fan of Starbucks coffee, since the competition switched their soya milk suppliers, Starbucks..."

C Br

"Easy place to work and have a coffee for a couple of..."

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