Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kendal

"We had a lovely meal here, which we managed to book online only 2 hours beforehand. We had all vegetarian tapas and there was a lot of choice, they..."

Monika Marello

Jennifer Stabler

Lexie Barton

Farmhouse Kitchen

90/100 (1528 ratings)

Babaganuch Beetroot Wrap

Coffee

Big Potato Rosti Royale

Farmhouse Veggie Brekkie

Halloumi

Pancakes

Poached Egg & Hollandaise

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our new favourite place for breakfast! Pancakes with banana, blueberries, greek yogurt and maple syrup, yummy. Baba ganosh on sour dough bread,..."

Niks P Elps

"Exceptional place, lovely food , staff that can't do enough for you , very very clean something for everyone and proper tea leaves with proper China..."

Mandy Burrows Ruddock

"Impressive sister cafe to brew brothers, new concept cafe I like this.! nice one Tony! thumbs up�� food was great and the atmosphere and..."

Aaron Goodwin

"We had been meaning to pop in here for ages and today we finally decided too. We have been missing out!!! Absolutely fabulous food. We had a late..."

Pippa Lewis

"Fantastic breakfast this morning. Not often anywhere manages to accommodate a vegan, a picky child and two raging carnivores without any problem,..."

Laura Ruxton

"Amazing Food great service and value for money a great place to meet friends or just relax with your favoured..."

Brian Fotheringham

"Go here for coffee it’s one of the best flat white coffee I had .. better than costa coffee .. Good to support an..."

Sharon Potts

"Excellent home cooked food and friendly service! Dog..."

Bernice Cramphorn

"Found by chance, and pleased we did. Excellent food and friendly..."

Paul Freear

"Friendly staff and good food what more can you ask..."

Gordon Stones

"Lovely fresh cooked food. Good value and good service. Will visit..."

Julie Oxer

"Food absolutely first rate. Pity they don’t open late (close at 5pm). Great service, great food. Loved the cheesy tuna melt jacket spud, side salad..."

Chris Clarke

"Dog friendly! We had a lovely meal (Biscoff and banana waffle, the apple pie porridge and sourdough toast). Good value for money, lovely place and..."

Kara B

"A hidden gem in the Lake District! Warm atmosphere, delectable dishes, and a team that goes above and beyond. A..."

Nikita Khanna

"Friendly service. Portion size is good. Flavourful food. Dig..."

Khun M

"Absolutely fantastic, probably the best breakfast. I have had so glad I did my research..."

Mark JUDE

"Farmhouse Kitchen is THE best place to have breakfast in Kendal! Food is amazing and service is kind and..."

Mariana López Rojas

"popped in here for lunch after looking at the best-rated places in Kendal and weren't disappointed at all. we ended up cutting the burgers in half..."

Matt Abbott

"We stopped in for a late brunch and it was unreal. Loved the atmosphere and the food was delicious and fresh. Waited quite a while for our drinks but..."

Ellie matthews

"We had a baked potato with tuna and cheese, chicken schnitzel burger and halloumi fries with an oreo shake. All of which were delicious. The decor..."

Aaron O'Hara

"Hands down the best breakfast I've had in a long time! We came here with our dog as the other was at the vets for scans and needed to be near by...."

Chloe Robinson

"An amazing find. Peaceful and great food Had the curry pumpkin soup with a cheese and bacon jacket potato and the New York style loaded..."

Csaba Bandi

"Best vegan breakfast I've ever eaten. Just lovely all around, like a rainbow on my plate. It was nice eating scrambled tofu, when usually the egg..."

Antti Kyllönen

"Called in Kendal on my way home from the lakes and wanted some food. After a walk around trying to find a cafe, I came across the Farmhouse Kitchen...."

Clare Bradshaw

"Delighted to discover this great cafe - food and cakes delicious! Good value for money and friendly, fast..."

M Ward

"The best eggy toast with smashed avo! Topped with grilled halloumi and crispy bacon it is the best brunch we have enjoyed since holidaying in the UK...."

melissa urquhart

"Fantastic food, great service, delicious coffee, delicious smoothie, and we didn't have to wait very long for our food. The atmosphere is relaxing..."

Leah Brown

"We stopped by here last weekend. Great atmosphere, friendly staff. We had to wait a while for our breakfast, which at first seemed strange as it was..."

Alex Horsman

Charlie's Cafe Bar

Full english breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have been going to Charlie's for a long time it will always be my favourite cafe in kendal the food is beautiful and the ladies are lovely, never..."

Francesca Mcminn

"I had a lovely Birthday breakfast there today with family and everything was cooked to Perfection. Will definitely be going back for more very soon..."

Perdita Berrie

"My friends and I have been going to Charlies for years. Lovely atmosphere, great staff & the food is fab with a nice range of choice. It's family..."

Caroline Garnett

"Friendly staff, always happy to help. Happy to have kids, buggies etc...good gluten free options..."

Julia Twist

"Very friendly staff. It was busy but we were helped to a table. The food was delicious as always. Really happy..."

Tiv Wallington

"This is a great cafe in a fantastic old building. They serve lovely cakes, tasty savouries and good coffee and it's in an historic town house that..."

Ian Chapman

"Always greeted with a warm welcome, super staff and great..."

Helen Jackson

"Great service and the food was delicious! We will definitely be back..."

Samantha Louise

"lovely lunch here today in the very pretty garden, we shall have to return to try out the cakes as we had no room for them today. excellent service..."

Deborah Potter

"Warm and friendly staff, excellent choice of home cooked food of a very high standard. Great ambiance, Free..."

Ali Cameron

"The burgers were amazing, staff were lovely and the kids meal was good value and they used proper ham too in the kids sandwiches and not just cheap..."

Nadine Adams

"Lovely cafe. We visited this week on holiday with our toddler and the staff were exceptionally friendly and very accommodating - entertainment bag,..."

Alice

"Lovey staff couldn’t be nicer. Food gorgeous and the cakes were amazing. Thanks for a lovely welcome to your coffee bar. Also took some cakes away..."

Pauline Robinson

"Great wee restaurant with fine food at good prices. Well worth a visit if you're in the..."

Tom Hannan

"This was my second breakfast visit to this cafe over the last few months and I have to say it was just as lovely the second time as the first. The..."

Sue Smith

"Staff were so polite and the good was lovely. We were even asked if we would like our child's meal first and we said whatever was easier. The young..."

Jamie-Lee Whiteman

"Tasty bacon buttie, good brew, service with a..."

Sam Watson

"Love coming here when in Kendal, Soup and Gateaux every time. All home made in wonderful historic surroundings with some very interesting historic..."

Robert Laurie

"We were struggling to find somewhere to eat with our dog, we were recommended to Charlie’s from the dog shop on the square. We have been in the..."

Sophie Madeley

"Wonderful soup with side salad. Staff is very friendly and efficient..."

Leon Z

"Café with several rooms to choose from and a very nice outdoor area where dogs are allowed. Varied menu and reasonable prices. Good..."

Susan Ellison

"Dropped in for a quick coffee before shopping , found it quite busy with people enjoying their food and atmosphere . My coffee and shortbread were..."

jenny carter

"Amazing simply amazing the wonderful host was delightful and was most attentive you could wish for. A real hidden delight. Amazing food and a great..."

Santini Mendici

"Nice sandwiches, amazing jacket potatoes 🥔, good kids meals - portion sizes are generous and a nice seating area out back on a warm..."

D G

"When I review places like this I ask myself five questions: Was the food good? Simple answer yes, utterly delicious. Am I full? I may need to be..."

Tom Birkett

"Had a delicious meal. Very tasty and well presented. The coffee was not strong enough for me, tasted watery. However, I am very picky about my..."

Lu Hurst

"Very tasty food with plenty of choice. You order at the counter once you have made your choice from the menu or specials board. You are then given a..."

John Veevers

"Brilliant cafe. I've been a few times and the food I'd great and staff are..."

Sarah Morris

Hansens Ice Cream Parlour

Hot Chocolate with Cream and Marshmallow

Waffles and Ice Cream

Chocolate Icecream and Milkshakes

Wheelchair Accessible

"We visited with my 86, year old Gran for lunch. It was very busy and we were going to have to wait for a table but the lovely lady on the counter..."

Steph Townson

"Took my mum, daughter and granddaughters for lunch last week, lovely garden seating, good menu choice (kids one too), no long wait, good portions...."

Catherine Bleasdale

"Had a lovely birthday celebration yesterday for my dad. The staff were absolutely fantastic as ever! Great food and attentive..."

Will Hay

"Fantastic food, and we love that dogs are welcome. Our pup loves a trip here 🥰🥰 Food delicious as always- a tad on the expensive side however..."

Nikki B

"After all these years living in Kendal this was my first visit. I will definitely be going again. Lovely coffee flavoured ice cream. Nom nom nom...."

DAZ Ashton

"Lovely cafe,beautiful bacon sandwiches, lovely coffee. Staff very attentive. Highly recommend...."

Carol Park

"Took the grandchildren and they are super picky [ like their mum] . They loved it, best ice-cream, best staff, best location. Just go there, its..."

Bob Raynerd

"Lovely place, staff very welcoming. Prompt service, lovely ice cream and the pancakes were..."

sarah cooney

"Popped in for breakfast and was impressed with everything. Very pleasant surroundings, efficient service and good..."

Keith Mitchell

"Stopped for lunch with a friend. Used to go often before Covid. It's not changed. Lovely food and pleasant..."

Liz Cascarino

"Just dropped in for coffee, but great breakfast menu, freshly made produce and pleasant..."

Carol Jamieson

"Food was really good (always been by the way). Been there more than twice with my fiancee, and would love to go back there again. If you're looking..."

Ruth Consuelo Domingo

"Lovely service great coffee and a very nice sausage sandwich 🥪 Thanks..."

Chris Taylor

"We love to come to Hansens, and have been for quite a few years. The food and drinks are always good. But unfortunately your staff let you down! No..."

Victoria Hodgson

"A really lovely little place and delicious ice cream also a lovely hemmed in garden where kids can run riot..."

Tina Jackson

"Nice café. Warm and nicely decorated with a rural feel. Snacks very good as is the coffee and hot chocolate. Clean toilets and several car..."

Susan Ellison

"Very nice parlour staff very pleasant coffee v.good food well printed and..."

Malcolm Preston-Green

"Great food, plenty of choice Lots of seating inside and outside on a warm sunny..."

Lynne Smith

Relish No. 37

Salted Caramel Brownies

"The cutest coffee place with a real vintage vibe! Lovely staff. We stopped for take away lunch, coffee and cake! Great food, particularly the brownie..."

Toni-Ann Garrett

"I absolutely love coming here. Delicious food, great coffee and really friendly staff. Great little place..."

SB

"Lovely atmosphere! The Hummus/avocado salad is great! Lots of different components to it - A perfect choice for me. The rest of the menu looked great..."

Ainslea Wright

"Lovely little place. I had the pulled pork sandwich and brookie, which were both delicious. The staff were also lovely and friendly. Would highly..."

Storm Hayward

"We stumbled on this little gem of a place after just having arrived in Kendal for the weekend. I had fig, caramelised onion and goats cheese panini..."

Jan Holden

"Had a breakfast here today. Breakfast was AMAZING. We had the Relish breakfast. My other half has been none stop talking about the Cowboy beans! The..."

Miss Sam Hawxwell

"Visited Relish in Kendal over the weekend for the first time, a lovely warm welcome l was met with, enjoyed a nice bowl of soup with bread followed..."

Shirley Crisp

"Delicious coffee and even better cakes. Charming service...."

Adam Newman Turner

"Good food, done well. Nice selection of drinks and big chunky..."

Ruth Pluckrose

"Perfect little breakfast spot! We stumbled upon this place and the food and service were both excellent. Thank..."

emma strang

Levens Kitchen

Farmhouse Cheddar Sandwich with Fig and Cinnamon Chutney Salad Leaves and Tomato

Carrot & Coriander Soup

Goat's Cheese Pizza

Roasted Beetroot Goatcheese Salad

Sandwiches

Farm Cheese Pizza

Peanut and Pumpkin Seed Brownie

Carrot Cake

Peanut and Pumpkin Seed Chocolate Brownie

Cakes

Portobello Mushroom

Americano Coffee and Brownie

Free off-street parking

"Amazing place and very reasonably priced. Loved the cafe, the house and the gardens were a joy to walk round. I will definitely visit again..."

Shirley Ellershaw

"A gem of a house and beautiful gardens. A joy to..."

Carol Ann Lauderdale

"What a fabulous place! The gardens are exquisite, the house is warm and adorable. Well worth a..."

John Holland

"A very memorable and enjoyable Easter Sunday ... including the surprises from the Easter bunny around the garden. Thank you we will definitely be..."

Liz Dalton

"We met family at Levens kitchen for a catch up. I am lactose intolerant so couldn’t hVe the cake. But the family were raving about how good they..."

Alison

"Lovely setting, with beautiful architecture. Friendly service, a great choice of cakes (enormous portions!), with a pretty good selection of food in..."

Iwan Lewis

"Amazing food and coffee. Really imaginative menu, and good veggie options. You don't have to pay to go into the gardens or Hall to still go down and..."

matthew watkins

"Fantastic food and service. The brioche french toast was delicious, as was the sourdough pizza! Lots of great veggie/vegan options, although there..."

Jade Cormack

"A great kitchen diner you wouldn't know was there , with professional..."

Gordon Pearson

"Amazing sourdough pizza! The best one in the whole country! And I bake sourdough regularly myself. A big well done guys! 👍👍👍 The raspberry..."

Joanna Kudela

"The cafe , with the addition of the new bakery is definitely worth a visit. Excellent coffee and food, well presented and of a very high quality...."

Neil Patterson

"Great venue in hall courtyard with amazing pizza. Worth a..."

L B

"Excellent cafe within the beautiful grounds of Levens Hall. The best lunch we had during our short stay in the Lake District, and great value too...."

Alain Salesse

"Absolutely delicious lunch , warm welcome and friendly staff. It’s a fantastic place to..."

kerry Gossio

"My wife and I love this cafe. The good is wonderful and they're great for gluten free..."

Robert Maddock

"Stopped off for lunch before visiting Levens Hall and we were so glad we did. The cafe was cosy & comfortable with a view onto a little court yard..."

Lesley B

"Excellent on all counts. Attention to detail is superb - quality in all aspects of food, drinks & surroundings. Can’t recommend more highly. It is..."

Gareth McKeever

"Had a good lunch here after visiting the hall and gardens. The café looks rather like a barn inside, very light and spacious, and there are outside..."

Valerie Hinchliffe

"A cozy little restaurant next to Leven Hall where provides fresh, wonderful, and delicious food...."

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