My girlfriend and I called in to Farmhouse Kitchen after an afternoon of exploring Kendal, as we…read morewere looking for some caffeine and a snack. I'm not sure whether it's just that FHK is a new venue, or that it was mid-afternoon on a Monday, but either way the place was quiet. Upside? We got a table immediately and there wasn't a queue for food. The first thing I noticed whilst going up to order food is that there's a good range of teas and coffees available on display by the counter, presumably for you to select from if you wish. I didn't; I ordered a standard issue cappuccino for me, and the g/f wanted a latte. Both drinks came in decent sized cups, and my cappuccino was great. Good ratio of coffee-milk-foam, and a caramelised biscuit on the side to boot. On the food front, I ordered a croque monsieur and the lady opted for a sandwich called "Get your goat, you've pulled" which was a goats cheese and salad toasted sandwich. Both sandwiches came with a little bowl of side salad, which was average (bit too heavy on cucumber for my taste, as I don't like it) but that wasn't the main attraction. The croque monsieur was great. Cheesy, crunchy toasted bread, with a good amount of ham and a fried egg melting through the sandwich; it was just the pick-me-up I needed after a fair bit of walking about Kendal. T'other half seemed equally happy with her choice of sandwich. At just shy of £20 for both of us, it wasn't the cheapest, but for somewhere using artisan and local produce that's not too bad. Overall, for a new place on the block, I'd say they're off to a good start. I'll definitely be back in again in future.

Fabulous... been twice now and must say it's one of my favourite lunch spots in Kendal, the food…read morefresh and delicious and quickly served - just need to remember you order at the counter (especially when only on an hours break from work!)

Now this place is OK. If you can go to the upstairs room where there is the most comfortable…read moreleather settee in kendal. The coffee tastes like coffee and you are treated as an individual customer and not 'one of a crows' which seems to be the policy of places like Costa. Attentive staff and prices are competitive. Suggestions for improvement??? Maybe the toilet could do with a revamp. Keep it up.

Need a nice fast coffee before you board your train but the nearest over-hyped and expensive Costa…read moreis miles away.... Look no further than Caffeine Rush on Platform 1 near to the ticket office. All the usual coffees are offered (Latte, Cappucino, Americano etc etc) and a few more unusual ones like the Café Borgia which I had - this is a hot chocolate but with a shot of espresso added. Teas and small cakes are also available. The guy who runs it is really nice and he will no doubt have a friendly wee chat with you as he makes your drink - and check out his van - it's ace! Drinks cost around £2.00 for a regular and £2.50 for a large. Go on, you know you want to...

What a lovely man who made us coffee this morning. We had americanos and hot chocolates. His spot…read moreis located right where you need It. It's a clever set up too.

Amazing food, friendly staff and good prices…read more There are few of the real English greasy spoons remaining in the late district and Cumbria, but the union jack cafe is one of the best. Freshly prepared food and caked to eat in or take out at amazing prices. The staff are always polite and courteous, making your trip very pleasant. Plenty of seating both inside and out so no matter what the weather you can enjoy amazing food.

An excellent UK cafe. Staff are attentive and happy to accommodate dietary issues / allergies. The…read morebreakfast was much better than at our hotel. Handy car park behind the cafe. The bacon was fabulous and overall had good quality food for the price point. We ate there at least three times and were not disappointed - a hidden gem in central Kendal that is well attended by locals (always a good sign)

A super little cafe, coffee that tastes like coffee, clean, decently priced food and friendly…read moreservice. Also do breakfast menu until 4pm. Another plus point is that they support local farms such as Low Sizergh and mansergh. Far better than some of the national chains. Good range of teas and coffees for sale to take home.

This is a coffee shop situated in a very old building in Kendal. There are lots of beams,…read morewhitewashed walls and worn wooden floors. The main seating area is in the basement and is very cosy (and usually quite full!) with an old bread oven at the rear of the room. As you would expect, you can have many kinds of tea and coffee here - all very good. There are also tasty cakes and homemade soups. On a sunny day you can sit outside as there are a few tables set out on the pavement. On the ground floor is a shop area selling all things tea and coffee. This is also pleasingly old-fashioned with lots of dark wood and decorative old tins storing different varieties of tea.

Farrers was producing great coffee years, if not decades before Starbucks et al 'introduced' us to…read morean alternative to Nescafe! Food is great, cakes are lovely and the service is always top notch, despite the four levels the waitresses have to run between!

Artisan is a cafe situated on the lower floor of Booth's supermarket in Kendal. It is rather odd in…read morea way because the layout means that one row of tables backs onto open shelves full of preserves. So it's possible to be quietly sitting enjoying your meal and suddenly to hear someone discussing (on their mobile) the merits of one jam versus another. I quite like that about the place though. The best thing about this cafe is that the food is excellent - very tasty and good ingredients. Also the service is above average It's more like being in a restaurant than a simple cafe, with staff checking that everything is OK and that you are enjoying your meal - not that there were any problems as they had all been very efficient. Coming here for lunch is a real treat.

Enjoyable food in a great spot to meet friends for lunch. Some great veggie options and creative…read morefood and drink at this cafe in kendal. Recommended!

Nice breakfast / lunch ... at the gateway to the Lake District? Had English breakfast n American…read morepancakes.

Good food. Nice atmosphere. Well prepared Illy coffee . Our coffee stop of choice in Kendalread more

Really great location and tasty food. I went twice, once for lunch and once for coffee and cake at…read morebreakfast time. The veggie chilli was really tasty and I didn't really miss the meat - and that's saying something coming from the #1 meat eater in the Milky Way. We sat outside next to the river which was really nice. The coffee and cake was really good. I had the brownie which was so indulgent. A little too rich for my palette, but that's just my wimpy side coming through. I guess it would be ideal to share :) I would definitely recommend this place if you're passing through Staverly. Enjoy

Wilfs cafe is the BEST CAFE in the WORLD!! O.K O.K i hear you shout. But it is the food is…read moreplentiful and a great price Wilf's veggie Chili will sort you out after a long cycle or a heavy night on the town. The postion by the river is breathtaking and next door there is a brewery what more could you want. There is also special nights you can go as well top notch