My husband and I were passing through and were in search of a great coffee and we found it at the…read moreespresso hub! We are coffee snobs and this cafe has coffee dialed in.

Open two weeks, not a single review on Yelp and truly outstanding service, espresso and food, you…read morebet I'm giving Espresso Hub 5 stars. Walked by a couple of Caffe Nero spots on the way here--they're the Starbucks of England if you don't know, and I've been to a couple. Meh. Do we really need another chain in our lives? But wait... wow, this place has it going. Seriously jet lagged, just off the plane a few hours from the States and I'm on the hunt for a jolt. Truly outstanding service, friendly, engaging baristas I ended up chatting with for awhile about their new business, where to find a proper pint later, etc. Ordered what I thought was just a small slice of quiche and out it comes perfectly heated, utterly mouth watering, and accompanied by a small salad, cole slaw and crisps (see, do I really know my UK lingo or what?). Da bomb. The espresso, more a double, good head of crema, notes of toffee, citrus and gravel. Just kidding about the gravel, never figured out what that tastes like and always wondered why wine tasting snobs like to use it. Could espresso have those notes? I digress. Great customer service and friendly, human contact is the absolute kicker when the food and espresso is this good. Know where I'm headed in the morning before moving on to my next destination. Good luck, Espresso Hub, if I'm ever in the city again I'm looking you up.

A quaint little comfortable pub you might like to have a sit for a pint and some dinner, quite…read morepleasant. Came here in my mind looking for a fine English ale. I didn't necessarily find it, but I did leave raving to myself about the phenomenal salad I had for dinner: arugula and spinach with pesto, artichokes, sun dried tomato and pine nuts, a true work of art that I'll remember for a long time. Damn, how can I recreate THAT at home? Accompanied by a flat dark amber ale that had nothing interesting going on, but got consumed nevertheless. Appears to be a late afternoon watering hole gathering with a few comfortable couches but mainly table seating. Shame Yelp is so sparse in this town or I'm certain this one would have far more ratings. Loo is upstairs, no lift, sorry. Conveniently located near city centre.

We stumbled upon this place by chance when passing through. David Bowie themed with cool spaces,…read morefriendly staff and good food and drink. They had a sauce in the side that we can't stop thinking about. A+

Serves the best cappucino in Carlisle. As a bonus, much cheaper than Starbucks or Costas. They also…read morehave home made scones and cakes, and do light lunches. Cheese scones come with a huge butter pot. Very accessible for anyone using a wheelchair as they have tables on the pathway. Also have a large table where you can be sociable if you're on your own. Well worth a visit if you're ever in Carlisle. It also serves Fair Trade products.

Our train from Carlisle to Edinburgh was canceled and so we had some extra time while waiting for…read morethe next train. I spotted this Costa Coffee across the street while speaking with the staff at the train station and decided to stop by for some coffee and a bite to eat. They had coffee, pastries, and a handful of grab and go items of sandwiches, drinks and more. I got a hot white mocha and we also got two toasties. My mocha was just ok and did leave something to be desired. The toasties however were spectacular! Toasties are buttered on the outside, so it develops a crisp, golden exterior and pressed together so that bread and filling are perfectly married. I don't know if it was the warm, gooey cheese, the perfectly toasted bread or what, but yuuumm! This started a string of Costa visits throughout the rest of our stay in the UK. This location by far had the best toasties though :) Great spot to kill some time in between trains! Lots of nice, comfy seats available inside. You can also sit by the windows and take in the view of the Carlisle Citadel across the street while enjoying your cup of joe.

I stopped by this Costa Coffee on my way to visit my brother in Newcastle. I actually missed my…read moretrain by a few minutes, so I ended up coming here to relax for an hour. I ordered the delicious Toffee Spiced Latte, and also some chocolatey treat (I can't really remember what it was, I just remember it tasting fantastic!!). The staff that work in here were very friendly and polite, and went through all of the different options that I could add to my drink. If you're looking for somewhere to sit down and relax, this place is your best bet! They even have lots of comfy outdoor seating.

We stopped at the tea room after a visit to Lanercost Priory for a cup of tea and hot chocolate…read more The tea room itself was pleasant and bright but a bit barren. It reminded me very much of a US church's multipurpose room - something that seemed like it could be cleared at any time for another function or purpose. It seemed to lack coziness. My hot chocolate, however, was lovely, and it really hit the spot after a long day on the Wall. Though we did not eat at the tea room, I gladly would have done so (and there are few other restaurants nearby, save for a 20-minute drive to Brampton). The specials listed on a chalkboard sounded quite nice. As another reviewer mentioned, when you arrive at the tea room you order and pay at a counter on the far-side of the cafe. A waitress will bring your drinks/food to you at a table of your choosing when it is ready. The restaurant was previously open for dinner, but I see on their web site that they have reverted to daytime hours only due to unforeseeable operational issues. What a shame, as Brampton is really about a 20-minute drive and there are few other restaurants directly in the area for dinner.

I visited your so called dog friendly cafe today. It was very disappointing. I have visited many…read moreother dog friendly cafes in the area and I must say this made me feel like an outcast. The chairs were plastic foldable chairs a cushion would have been nice. Most cafes at least give dog biscuits for the canine friends. All the water bowls outside and in were empty. As for the human food that was also disappointing when the macaroni cheese that sounded so nice on the menu arrived it was cold tasteless and looked as though it had come out of a tin. If this is the best you can offer both humans and dogs I will not be back and I will be advising our friends of our visit. This is such a shame as it could be so nice.

A good spot for lunch. There is plenty of choice, and always a fresh soup and another special…read more There is a car park behind, so it's a good place to meet friends. The staff are very friendly, and you don't have to wait long. I would also highly recommend this cafe.

This cafe situated in the Linton Tweeds shop is one of the best little cafes in Carlisle for a spot…read moreof lunch. With loads to choose from on the menu, you will have a touch time making a decision, and wait until you see the cakes!! The portions are very generous, the prices very attractive, and the service very quick. The restaurant can get quite busy at times, but there are ample seats so you can usuallty manage to get seated rather quickly. The staff are very friendly, and there is a nice welcoming atmosphere to the place. Highly recommended.

I remember coming to this place in my Freshers Week - one thing I can say that it was probably a…read morepoor choice of venue considering the venue is very small - one thing that was awesome though, was they arranged with the chip shop next door to supply some buffet food, my first taste of a battered sausage whilst sipping a cocktail is a fond one. That being said, Bar Solo is a very friendly, quiet charming bar. The service is good and the staff are very welcoming. The drinks can be a little on the pricey side from what I can remember but nice. The decor of the place is modern minimalist but it has a warm feel to it. This is a great place to meet for a couple of drinks to catch up with a friend or a place to start a night out.

Not only does this place do great food and coffee during the day, at night time it turns into a…read morebuzzing bar. They serve cocktails and pitchers along with ome nice bottled beers. There is outside seating, handy for the smokers, or if it's a warm night. Right at the top of Bothchergate makes it a perfect place to start the night.

This coffee shop is well located beside the Guildhall in the centre of town and serves baked…read morepotatoes, sandwiches, cakes and snacks as well as hot specials like lasagne and cumberland sausage and soup of the day. It is quite popular and during busy periods you may have to double up with someone on a table but service is quick and the food is served swiftly so this is not too big a deal. The decor is a bit tired and at this moment in time they seem to have been in the middle of redecorationg for some time now with the wallpaper having been removed from the top half of the walls.

The Arches coffee shop is a great place to eat fantastic meal and staff are very pleasant.read more