Very nice place for coffee and food. The coffee is very…read moregood, plenty of cakes, other things that are bad for you and (of course) breakfasts. It's not just the full English either, there's a variety of other nice dishes too. Highly recommended and certainly better than most hotel buffet breakfasts. Would return.

As Coffee and Tea go John Watt & Son is the roast!…read more From childhood I thought the smell of roasting coffee being pumped into the street was a sign that coffee was not to be messed with. Since I have become a trifle addicted to a good blend my attitude has changed dramatically. I now know the plumes of rich roast that fragrance the streets of Carlisle are a smoke signal to coffee lovers. The service weather 9 o'clock in the morning, or 20 minutes before your train leaves is to be challenged by none. I have been several times since the start of the year and every time I've been seated and served a cafetiere, mains and starters with no fuss. The shop is steeped in local history about Carrs and the tins that were produced and uses this to create a very traditional environment with a twist. It seems without trying they have created a very cosmopolitan and trendy feel to good coffee. Not to be compared to any chains Watts' is a tradition that has weathered and will not be going anywhere near instant mass produced shops. The coffee is well treated and doesn't carry any of the flavours of the day befores grind.

For years I've wanted a genuine Irish themed anything! I…read morelove Ireland and when this cafe opened, I was thrilled. Me and my family went in and met the owner Lynn, after regular visits with delicious homemade food and friendly faces, we ended up making friends with the family! Lynn's food is the best, she works so hard to make this cafe run as smooth as it does. In the centre of town, I can't help but pop in, even just for one of her milkshakes! By far my favorite cafe in town. I would very highly recommend visiting

From the owner: Penylins Wee Irish Café, in Carlisle, brings the genuine taste of Wheaten & Soda Breads, Soda…read moreFarls, and the classic Ulster Fry to Carlisle. Don't forget to try the Guinness and the range of Irish whiskies! Enjoy generous portions of homemade soda breads, which turn our traditional full breakfasts into the classic Ulster Fry! There is a very tasty selection of traditional Irish breads, wheatens and scones!

I was heading to Birmingham on a job, and without having anything to eat before setting of in the…read moremorning I made a mental note to stop somewhere for something to eat, without having to head to a local Tesco store. On our way past we stopped for fuel, and that's when we spotted this truck stop cafe. On the outside it looks real run down, with the inside looks like a Sodexo staff canteen, green furniture & that funny smell, disinfectant & fishy bacon, yum. Simple breakfast menu consisting of Small / large breakfast Small / large vegetarian breakfast. The food here is cheap &'cheerfully but good value. Definitely recommend under cheap eats

Absolutely wonderful breakfast! Eggs cooked perfectly, enormous portion of bacon, lovely little…read moresalad. The host is delightful as well. Highly recommend this location to everyone, traveler or local. We were here for the night in the adjoining hotel which was also excellent! Well decorated and comfortable. Also 5 stars!

This guy is very good, a nice surprise for any one looking for great food, his chocolate cake is…read morethe mother of all I have ever tasted, I can not wait to call back and hopefully stay at his B&B on a fishing trip. Found this place on my way to Hoscote Estate near Hawick I know many a restaurant in my town Knutsford that could learn a thing or two from visiting The Sycamore Tree, well done

I like the carvery. I really wish that they were here in America…read more The eatery is clean but the service was.. off, and that's because they were low on servers. 2 for the whole place, so the waitstaff was harried. The servers behind the carvery itself were perhaps a bit hard of hearing, when I placed my order for the meats I wanted, the Roast and the ham, I ended up getting the Ham and the other ham they had. I'm not really complaining, because both were delicious. I just wish they listened more actively. Be sure to get one of their Sundaes, they're AMAZING. The Honeycomb sundae is my favorite!

Having visited Toby's a few times now, I'm still waiting to see what all the fuss is about. Sure,…read morethe place is always busy, usually a sign that there's something good there, but I've found the food on each occassion to be medicore-okay. Definately not fantastic! On my last visit, there was little in the way of meat available (at 2.30pm on a Sunday afternoon!), and no yorkshire puddings!!! The veg was fine, although didn't look particularly interesting, and even the gravy was lacking! On the plus side though, the staff were very friendly, and extremely helpful, even bringing our yorkshire puddings direct to our table. We even managed to get seated in next to time, despite being told we had a 10minute wait. No sooner had we gotten to the bar and decided what we wanted to drink, than our table was ready! I'll give it a try again, as afterall the food wasn't that bad. But I'll maybe wait a few months for my next visit.

Although very small the staff are always friendly. I wouldn't reccommend visiting if you have a…read morebuggy with you as it is difficult to find somewhere to sit as it is frequently busy. I often go for a breakfast and the prices are good. The food is nice and the premisies are clean.

I think this is the best chip shop in town. There is a lot to choose from. Chips are really nice…read more Staff are friendly and will cook things to order if you ask them to. There have Pies, Chicken, Patties, Mushy peas, Curry sauce and Gravy. Give it a try you will not be disappointed.

Quite simply, stunning value for money fish and chips, possibly the best in Carlisle. Staff are…read morepleasant, and helpful, chips and fish are always delicious, and at a remarkably good price.

This is a baguette shop. My co-workers and I get lunch here about once a week. Good quality food,…read moregood prices and very friendly staff who make an effort to keep your custom. They have daily specials which are quite good as well!

This is the best sandwich place in the city. situated on rosehill industrial estate. There is…read morealways plently of choice from bagettes, rolls, jacket potatoes and breakfast boxes. good choice and always very nice

If you ever end up in Dalston (near Carlisle), this is a nIce countryside place to go to. Friendly,…read moretypically British atmosphere. It seems to be a family run business. It is as big as a living room, it also has the atmosphere of a living room. No more than some 15 people can sit in the Country Kitchen Cafe. Many locals come here for breakfast or a cup of coffee. We had a good English breakfast during our holiday last year. All these things outweigh their coffee, which is not very good (that is, according to my standards).