Cafe serving Spanish inspired food & drink, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With large windows looking onto Highgate, Comida is the perfect place for people watching over a delicious tapas menu.

Farrers Tea & Coffee House have been serving the people of Kendal with quality tea and coffee since 1819, making them one of the oldest independent coffee roasters in the UK.

The1657 Chocolate House is a historic shop and cafe dating from the 1630s. Pop in to enjoy a luxury hot chocolate in the coffee shop and pick up a few special gifts from the luxury chocolate shop before you leave. To find out more visit The 1675 Chocolate House.

Take the A591 towards Windermere and you’ll come across Plumgarths Farm Shop & Café – another local favourite right en-route to Windermere and the Lake District. Here you’ll find a range of Cumbrian food specialties including quality local beef, salt marsh lamb, artisan breads and free-range eggs fresh from the farm. The 2 Sisters Café makes this a well worthy port of call for a hungry crew.

Baba Ganoush is a Mediterranean restaurant specialising in delicious soups, homemade bread and cakes along with an extensive salad bar.

A family run cafe and bistro nestled in one of Kendal’s oldest yards. Expect a warm welcome, handmade food and excellent service.

Family run and with a vegetarian and vegan offering, Waterside Cafe is perfectly situated on Kendal’s picturesque riverside.

Just south of Kendal, Low Sizergh Barn is as much a fun day out as it is to stock up on local produce. Situated on a working farm, the beautifully converted traditional Lakeland barn is a treasure trove of great food, drink and hand-picked gifts. You’ll find locally reared meat and locally grown veg, cheese, breads, a wide range of speciality food and drink, and even raw milk decanted straight from the dairy cows. If you’ve time, explore the nature trail or stop off in the tearoom – you might even be able to watch the cows come in for milking.

Located at Abbot Hall Art Gallery, The Bakerstone Cafe serves a fantastic range of speciality teas, coffees and delicious food.

Family friendly cafe situated in the centre of Kendal, serving breakfast, lunch and a delicious selection of cakes.

Run by two sisters Monika and Magda and serving local, homemade produce. The Two Sisters Cafe’s are especially known for their great breakfast menu, choose from one of two sites – Plumgarths or Kendal.

Brew Brothers is a shabby chic coffee house serving a great selection of quality coffee alongside innovative food. The owners of this popular cafe opened a second sister site, Farmhouse Kitchen, on Allhallows Lane in 2017.

Espresso Bar serving fine locally roasted coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks, home baked cakes and biscuits.

Situated within the Armstrong Ward boutique – a delightful store selling gifts, homeware and children’s toys. The Armstrong Ward Cafe serves up a range of cakes and refreshing lunches.

A family run restaurant, serving home cooked food and cakes alongside locally sourced farrers coffee.

Relish is situated on Kendal’s bustling Market Place and offers a great variety of fresh sandwiches, salads and home-cooked specials.

FoodNude is a vibrant Zero Waste shop in Blackhall Yard, Kendal, Cumbria. They sell food without the plastic packaging and by weight, meaning shoppers can buy as little or as much as they need. Everything they sell is 100% Vegan and their stock range is varied

An independent café located over two floors, with a great selection of comfy sofas. Serving locally roasted Rinaldo’s Coffee, speciality tea and a great varied menu including all-day breakfast.

Quality home cooked food using local produce including a wide range of gluten free products.

Kendal’s newest bakery serving delicious cakes, pies, sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and delicious salad boxes.