10 Stylish Coffee Shops in The Lake District
Whether a morning wake-me-up, lunchtime fuelling session or rewarding treat after a long day exploring, there is nothing better than kicking back and relaxing in a charming Lake District coffee shop. Here in the UK we love a steamy cuppa, with around 98 million cups being drunk every day, so we’re here to help you satisfy your coffee craving. With some charming local places to visit, we’ve picked out our favourite coffee shops to add to your holiday bucket list. Prepare to feast in style!
OUR FAVOURITE COFFEE SHOPS TO EXPLORE ACROSS THE LAKE DISTRICT:
- Homeground Café | Windermere
- The Fizzy Tarte | Bowness
- The Sawmill | Seascale
- Urban Food House | Bowness
- Choccobar Café | Bowness
- Method Café | Kendal
- Mathilde’s Cafe | Grasmere
- The Bluebird Café | Coniston
- Chesters By The River | Ambleside
- Lake Road Brunch | Keswick
1 – HOMEGROUND CAFÉ | WINDERMERE
Brews | Brunch | Good Times
Located in the heart of Windermere, just a 6 minute walk from the station, Homeground’s scrumptious and stylish sweet and savoury brunch range is sure to tickle your taste buds! Choose from seasonal dishes such as a falafel burger, chai banana bread or the famous Homeground Sarnie.
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2 – THE FIZZY TARTE | BOWNESS
Majestic | Gilded | Sophisticated
Unleash your glamourous side with a truly luxury brunch or afternoon tea at The Fizzy Tarte. A cocktail bar by night, this elegant café presents savouries, patisserie and cocktails or bottomless hot drinks! Dishes include a pesto melt, artisan sandwiches and a cheese board!
Imagery Credit Left to Right: @newcastlecravings, @lady_di_foodie & @neets_eats
3 – THE SAWMILL | SEASCALE
Seasonal Produce | Historic | Tranquil
Nestled away in the Wasdale valley, this hidden gem offers a chance to escape to a place of peace and tranquillity, accompanied by the gentle flow of the river and gushing water of the fully functioning waterwheel. Unwind amongst the natural beauty of one of the Royal Geographical Society’s 7 natural wonders of Britain, the Westwater lake. Where possible The Sawmill use fresh, local produce which contributes to their menu – this includes a full cooked Lakeland breakfast, pancake stack, local meats and daily specials including options for vegetarians and vegans!
Imagery Credit Left to Right: Lakeland Lights Company, @brynhall_photography & @fellfoodie
4 – URBAN FOOD HOUSE | BOWNESS
Urban Food | Urban Style | Rural Charm
This dog friendly café brings a new style of eatery to Bowness. With vegan friendly options and trendy urban décor, Urban Food House creates a ‘city with scenery’ experience. Located in the centre of Bowness, you’ll feel in the hub of the bustling atmosphere while tucking in to some delicious grub! As well as daily specials, Urban Food House serves up both dinner and brunch. Enjoy a taste of the sea with calamari, a flavour fusion with their savoury chicken waffle, or spice it up with vegan chilli nachos! Whatever flavour you’re feeling, they’ll likely have something to suit.
Imagery Credit Left to Right: @ufhbowness & @glutenfreedaddy
5 – CHOCCOBAR CAFÉ | BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE
A Flavour Explosion | Chocolate Heaven | Family Run
Calling all the chocoholics! Indulge in your chocolate Lake District paradise! Evoke childhood memories with their fun and fabulous flavours of hot chocolate, a chocolate stashed afternoon tea and treats menu, as well as some delightful paninis and velvety smoothies if it all gets a little too rich!
Imagery Credit Left to Right: @wayneseats, @theglutenfreelass & @lady_di_foodie
6 – METHOD CAFÉ | KENDAL
Good vibes | Colourful dishes | Lively
Make yourself at home while the smiley staff at Method café serve up exquisitely presented dishes at the southern gateway to the Lake District: Kendal. Fabulous for a peckish pit stop before check-in or after checking out, or even a daytrip further afield to see Kendal’s market town charm. Choose from smashed avocado with sunblush tomatoes on toast, crispy garlic mushrooms or sweet vanilla waffles just to name a few.
Imagery Credit: @methodcafe
7 – MATHILDE’S CAFÉ | GRASMERE
Artistic | Scandinavian | Romantic
Only a stone’s throw from The Daffodil Hotel & Spa, Mathilde’s café’s sophisticated Scandinavian snacks are sure to rejuvenate. Pop next door to immerse yourself in the love story which kick-started the neighbouring art gallery and lose yourself in breath-taking artworks. A return visit may be needed to fully explore these Scandinavian treats, ranging from Danish Smørrebrød (a small plated open sandwich) to Mathilde’s Krakauer Hot Dog topped with blackberry ketchup and Finnish sweet mustard!
Imagery Credit Left to Right: @mathildesgrasmere, @mathildesgrasmere & The Daffodil Hotel
8 – THE BLUEBIRD CAFÉ | CONISTON
Scenic | Homemade Cakes | Dog Friendly
The perfect place to watch the world go by with a warm brew in hand, this lakeside café serves up a broad menu of fresh food, creamy cakes and tasty shakes, sure to get your mouth watering. Choose from a hot and tasty burrito, posh fish finger or sausage butty, toasties, soup and sandwiches as well as over 15 cake options! And why not make a day of it, hop on a boat and explore Coniston Water from a different angle, perhaps travelling in style on the National Trust’s Victorian Steam Yacht Gondola!
Imagery Credit Left to Right: @suziflack_vegan & @capturing.little.moments
9 – CHESTERS BY THE RIVER | AMBLESIDE
Bright | Homemade Cakes | Riverside
Burrowed at the edge of Ambleside and settled amongst picturesque waters, Chesters offers a relaxing escape under nurturing trees. Greeted with a vast array of culinary delights to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice! As well as pastries packed full of flavour, Chesters serves perfectly crispy gyros and pizzas, gorgeously garnished spicy tofu cakes and their popular mac and cheese. Don’t forget to pop back around Christmas as well to taste their seasonal eggnog brûlée doughnut and mincemeat sticky bun!
Imagery Credit: @chestersbytheriver
10 – LAKE ROAD BRUNCH | KESWICK
Vegan Friendly | Modern | Cocktails
Welcomed by sleek, modern décor, Lake Road Brunch offers an unforgettable culinary experience open 7 days a week. As advocates for washing down your brunch with a juicy cocktail and taking pride in serving up beautifully presented dishes, you’ll truly be dining in style! Tuck in to their varied menu, including a halloumi BLT, masala dosa for a bit of spice and their LRB Eggs Benny House Special. And with claims of sparking an ‘oh my god’ moment, how could you resist giving their buttermilk pancakes a try?
Imagery Credit: @lrb_keswick
Ready to find your new favourite dish? Start your food-lovers adventure with a staycation at The Daffodil this summer…
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