Called in here for Sunday breakfast, the "full Yorkshire breakfast" was superb !!…read more There is also a farm shop to browse around.

The service was excellent. I felt invited into the lovely and warm interior after canoeing across…read morethe lake to get there. Despite us both having soggy shoes the staff didn't bat an eyelid. Instead the lovely woman behind the counter had a friendly conversation with me while I tried to coax an answer out of my girlfriend about what she wanted to drink. I had a coffee and their apparently famous American pancakes, both of which were absolutely delicious. The coffee came with a leaf pattern in the foam on top, which (trust me I've tried to do that) isn't easy. The presentation of the pancakes was also spectacular, I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into them. The pricing was very reasonable, while it is a little steep for a humble student, what you get is well worth the money. Also I have to mention the WiFi. I don't think I have ever been to an establishment that has faster and easier to use wi-fi for their customers. No sign up and boom you're online. Although sitting inside it was great, sitting outside was a little tenuous because of their large stone walls. The aesthetic of the place is fantastic, if you're sitting outside the view over the lake and the hills beyond is breathtaking, but if you're more in the mood to sit in the warm the vintage and elegant decor and comfy seating will make you feel at home.

From the owner: The Terrace at Brantwood provides freshly cooked brunch, lunch, as well as delicious home made…read morecakes, scones and other treats. All our meals are prepared freshly on site, some featuring herbs and fruit grown in Brantwood's gardens. We are licensed to sell wine, beer (and gin) as well as serving a wide range of soft drinks. Our terrace has spectacular views overlooking Coniston Water to the fells beyond, whilst the interior features original artworks from local artists as well as previous exhibitions held at Brantwood, the historic home of John Ruskin.

Great food but very slow service…read more We were on the last day of a very boozy weekend in the lakes and needed a good breakfast to help us along. We hid from the rain this little cafe and ordered some excellent fry ups. Two of us had the standard English breakfast while Dan went for the large version which contained a serious amount of meat. I really enjoyed mine. The line up was scrambled egg (you get to choose you egg type), sausage, bacon, black pud, beans, tomato, mushrooms, hash brown and toast. My toast could have been more toasted (it was still pretty much bread) but everyone else's looked good so I think it was a blip. I had a latte too which was good. It's waitress service to order but they were not in any rush to come over so if you are hungry I'd suggest heading up to the counter.

We came across this place during our last Lake District trip by seeing people walk around with…read moreboxes of scones and looking very happy ... So we asked, where did you get them? ... They pointed us to this lovely establishment :) The scones are to die for, made according to an old family recipe an they are truest delicious, I'm normally not a scone person but took a large box!!! :)

We arrived just past breakfast time, drat, but we didn't suffer for it of course. Just means we…read morehave to head back another morning! We have a cottage very close by so this is a regular stop for us each trip. Wonderful, carefully curated sandwiches, salads, and baked goods and the shop next door is fresh and new every visit and the perfect place to find a special gift.

Chester's has adapted to deal with staff shortages since our visit last year, but in my opinion…read morethey've retained the good stuff. ALL of the baked goods are divine and the coffee is strong just how I like it. I could eat everything here. Especially the aloo gobi pasty! Visit here. You won't be disappointed.

May 2024, stayed in the area 4 weeks, came here four times, - it would of been nicer if they were a…read morebit more customer centric. First time 10:30 am ....they say too late for a English breakfast, but sandwiches were good, Second time 10am trying for english bkfast, but food hadn't been delivered to them, so again - sandwiches were good. Third time, 10am .... Closed, short staffed. Fourth time hoping for a meal, at 2:30 today (they close at 3:30, so should of been OK) ...but they said they were only doing cakes and drinks.... they sent us up the road to the Brown Cow....( lol, we know they dont do food untill 5pm.) Nice friendly people, but....

Perfect stop on our way out of the Lake District! Great food, fresh ingredients, friendly…read moreservice..... So fortunate to find this place!!

Cosy cafe with great sandwiches and cakes/brownies. Coffee is very good too. Very relaxed…read moreatmosphere (roots reggae playing in the background).

From the owner: We are proud to only stock locally sourced ingredients from the Lake District. Our menu includes…read moregourmet sandwiches, brunch menu and homebaked goods made instore in our bakery. We also provide gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.

What's better when you are missing your feline friends far away at home than a half pint and some…read morekitty snuggles! Great little bar with a good beer selection. Super sweet cats that adore being loved on and no sour pusses on the bunch! Smiling faces and a great, welcoming vibe!

Stopped by in the morning to grab a quick tea and coffee. Completely fell in love with this place…read more The staff are very welcoming and very knowledgable about the numerous tea and coffee selections (their green tea recommendations are perfect). A very bright and cheerful atmosphere - large windows to watch the world roll by. And the cats, of course, are sweet as can be. All kitties are friendly, and more than one will happily curl up in your lap for a snooze. Such a wonderful place!

What a totally outstanding café! With the Irish Sea at the end of the road and the walks in the…read morevicinity are easily on a par with the Lake District, the setting could hardly be more beautiful. The Wolfhouse café is part of small 'Wolfhouse' complex of converted outbuildings and wooden cabins also comprising a gift shop, a gallery, and a quirky garden with children's play area. The gallery was shut on our January visit, but everything that was open was in the best possible taste and oozing a relaxed charm. Although only going on one visit, the culinary firepower here seems to be beyond outstanding! Ignore the fact that their website lacks contact details or even an address - this is probably just them being arty! Instead, click through under 'Goods' to 'Savouries' http://wolfhousekitchen.co.uk/goods/savouries/ and 'Pâtisserie' http://wolfhousekitchen.co.uk/goods/patisserie-menu/patisserie-menu-2/ and feast your eyes. Both myself and my friend had different and interesting Pukka herbal tea blends, and a chalkboard advertised that their coffee beans were roasted by a local Lancaster business, with Valrhona hot chocolate, so I think they have the drinks covered. I had goat's cheese, pistachio and prune cake which I think may be this recipe http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/cheese_pistachio_and_85849 from The Little Paris Kitchen series on BBC2. My friend had a salted caramel slice, which I also tried and it was good. But my cake worked for me on a whole lot of levels - the colours, sweet-savoury flavours, the textures - see photo. The cake display was very impressive, with other options spread along the sweet-savoury spectrum. I note that the pâtisserie list on The Wolfhouse website just goes on and on and on, with 20-30 items on the list advertised as being available each day. This quote from their 'Savouries' webpage sums up the cheerfully inventive spirit, "When we run out of one thing, we find something else to cook. Simple! It's just so much more fun that way!" With so much inventive spirit, plus everything so well-sourced and made from scratch, I think we can safely say that this 30-seater café is a better option for the serious foodie than a lot of fine dining places. Plus, it is totally relaxed with great staff, and priced at not much above your average country tearoom. Highly recommended.

This is a brilliant, quaint little place that's serves fantastic food, cakes and drinks - all home…read moremade using fresh produce. Staff are generally welcoming of almost anyone, whether a small family, large family, group of hikers, dog walkers, children. Everyone. The sign at the entrance even reads "muddy boots welcome" It's absolutely the best on a bright sunny day, table seating inside makes it an all year place to go if you're in the area.