Cartmel Coffee - South Lakeland

We stayed in Cartmel for a few days and visited Cartmel Coffee a couple of times. Coffee was reasonable and there was a good range of cakes (the scones were pretty good). You can choose to sit inside, at the small tables on the town square, or in the more spacious and tranquil outdoor area equipped with wooden benches and umbrellas

Very disappointing takeaway coffee experience! Charged my son £3.99 for an oat latte which was unbelievably small. Same size as small from every other coffee place known to man, costa, Nero, Starbucks etc. when we questioned it she said all their coffees were the same size. This was totally untrue as we could see various size mugs and cups on the tables inside!! Clearly they only have a few paper takeaway cups and thought they could get away with charging such a ridiculous price for it. Tourist rip-offs really annoy me. We decided to eat elsewhere. Had another bad experience in Cartmel (see other review for Halo). In our week break to the Lakes we only had two bad experiences- both in Cartmel. Not sure what that means. Step up your game!

We stopped off for a light lunch and were not disappointed The cafe was light and airy, the staff were very friendly and welcoming with the dog. We had sandwiches which were packed full of ingredients and served with a lovely fresh mixed salad.

My partner and I visited Cartmel Coffee for breakfast after getting up rather late and in need of something substantial to set us up for the day. We had visited the cafe previously for coffee and cake and really enjoy it so we thought it would be a winner. I found a table by the window which was a lovely spot to watch the world go by, while my partner ordered us breakfast. The Price approximately £19 for a sausage and black pudding roll, a full English breakfast, a pot of tea and an iced latte The food my breakfast roll consisted of three chippolata sausages and a small slice of black pudding so overcooked I couldn’t cut half of it with a knife so had to leave it. There was more roll than filling and it cost over £6! The iced latte was also expensive (I believe over £3) and I was given a very small glass of cold coffee with lots of ice. Not an iced latte by any stretch of the imagination, and it was so bitter I couldn’t even drink it. My partner enjoyed his breakfast and pot of tea but stated it wasn’t worth the price for the small plate he received. In comparison, we visited The Food Shed this morning and had two coffees and two enormous breakfast rolls with the works for approx £16 and it was out of this world! Hopefully we caught them on a bad day. The staff were lovely though but we sadly won’t be returning.

I’m sending a trend in the comments in terms of the attitude of staff in this cafe. Experienced a very rude member of staff who wanted to know what time we were leaving! Lost for words. Small cafes wonder why they lose out to the chains but you just get left in peace to go about your business! Also £2.70 for a can of coke! Fortunately the pub opposite was altogether more friendly and accommodating!