Cafe Dawn-Marie in Brent

It was a wet & rainy day that found us in Penrith. We asked a local for a good coffee shop and were recommended the Cafe-Dawn Marie. We were warmly greeted and had a mixture of sweet treats, coffee and tea. Great location next to a beautiful church

Nice coffee but poor scones! Ordered two coffee and scones, always bad sign when scones not on show , they were dry and tasted stale ! Gentleman on counter tried to tell me they were fresh that day but sorry but I think not . Never mind won't be back...

Always a warm welcome from the owners who provide attentive service.An attractive,beautifully decorated cafe with lovely outdoor space.Delicious,homemade lunches and yummy cakes.A peaceful haven in the centre of Penrith

Super cakes and to drink tea out of proper china cups is great! We've been several times and intend to go again this week for lunch.

Found it by chance while looking for a dog friendly place for lunch. The room was bright and clean looking, all the crockery looked like it was out of a Miss Marple set, the staff were superb and the food was excellent. In all it was everything to be expected from a "proper" tea room, they even gave the dog a mat to lie on! Fantastic experience.

Popped in today and it was excellent as always. Great staff, great food and a lovely location just off the high street and facing the church: which was looking magical today all covered in frost.

We received a warm welcome, even though it was close to their closing time. The café has a calm atmosphere, right by St Andrews. We had tea and scones, served on elegant china. I noticed that they do a range of meals. The specials board included the South African dish babotie. I look forward to trying that on my next visit.

Lovely place, welcoming and nicely decorated We had a lovely afternoon tea Service and food was excellent, will definitely go there again.

Found this delightful little cafe quite by chance, after sitting in another Penrith tea house for half an hour, waiting to be served, seeing no staff whatsoever-- except somebody leaning on a counter in the kitchen -- and finally walking out to look elsewhere. Thus, by sheer luck we came upon Cafe Dawn-Marie! We sat in the outside flower garden, which is a perfect spot with cover in case of rain. Although we only stopped in for cappuccinos, we enjoyed it so much that we stayed for lunch, and then came back later for tea, scones and crumpets! The food was delicious and the service very friendly and quick. It has the feel of a family-run establishment with food home-made to order and great attention to the tiniest, charming details. Can highly recommend! Wish we could go back, but we are now home again in New York, alas!

On a recent visit to Penrith I wanted to visit St Andrew's Church and found the Dawn-Marie cafe right outside it's gates. The welcome is very warm and friendly. They put two tables together so the 3 of us could sit together. It is beautifully decorated, there is no music so ou can have a nice chat hoorah. We actually visited twice in one day. 1st Visit for coffee and cake. Hubby had a black Americano, our friend had a hot chocolate and I had a cappuccino. All were fine, for me personally I prefer my cappuccino to more foamy but that is just a personal preference and it tasted fine. Hubby and I had a very delicious almond and raspberry slice which was very moist and tasted delicious. Our friend had a fruit scone, which they warmed for him. He enjoyed that. The cake choice is a little limited but still a choice. 2nd visit. We enjoyed our first visit so much that later one after we had been walking around Penrith all morning we went back for lunch. They had a fairly standard light lunch menu with a few specials. I had the jacket potato with cheese, beans and a salad. It was very nice, a little small for most places but that was actually a good thing for me because usually the huge jacket potatoes are way too much. My hubby and our friend tried their South African dish called Bobotie (pronounced ba-boor-tea). We had not heard of this dish before, but it was explained to us what it was (I won't say on here so you can discover it for yourselves). It came with rice, a tiny pot of vegetables and salad. They both thoroughly enjoyed it. They said the portion size was spot on and the rice accompanied it perfectly. Totally delicious and recommended. We prefer to eat inside and that was very pleasant, however I understand they have a lovely back garden and most people went out there, which is why we managed to get a table so easily I think. I would recommend this place, especially if you like pleasant surroundings and great service together with nice food with no noisy music. When I next go to Penrith I will visit again.

Really lovely Cafe, with fresh scones and cakes, friendly staff, beautiful garden at the back. Located just off the main street.

Pleasant location. The cafe looks inviting. Warm welcome. The staff seem a bit confused - empty cafe, but all the seats were reserved, so they were uncertain where guests could seat. An hour later, the mystery continues, as more guests came in, but all the tables were still reserved. Coffee served ok. Limited range of cakes. Scones were on the dubious side of suspect. They ought to be fresh (even if shop bought) but I suspect these had been aged a little Staff very friendly, and very keen to provide good service. Apologized for the scones, so I did not feel to bad about that.

Lovely cafe near the church. Lovely staff. We had sandwiches and soup and the children and myself and husband were all very happy with what we had. They have an amazing specials board that I noticed too late unfortunately! So make sure you check it out before you order! The toilets are so cute too! We popped in whilst doing a treasure trial around Penrith and it was quiet but I think it would probably get busy although they had a lot of tables and there is an outside bit too I think.

What a lovely cafe. A warm welcome by the proprietor and a bright white interior looks clean and fresh and shows off the beautiful old china on display and the vases of fresh flowers. Had freshly baked scones and an almond and raspberry slice which was delicious. Tea came in a china pot with a china cup and saucer and a good sized cappuccino at a reasonable price. Worth a visit to the toilet to see the spectacular wallpaper. Will definitely be back to sample the lunch menu.

The two gentlemen who run this stylish cafe have created a lovely little oasis in a charming part of Penrith. The cakes are delicious and it’s the first time I’ve ever had a chocolate scone- it was as good as it sounds. The breakfast is very nice and there is a sweet little outside back yard full of plants. The two gentlemen who run the cafe clearly have a flair for design and are alway friendly and welcoming without being over facing. I like it there a lot.

Absolutely delicious. The service was excellent and the variety of food. China cups and saucers. A very pleasant experience. We will certainly return.

Been several times now, we love it. A lovely quiet calming atmosphere, fantastic food, delicious cakes, especially the elderflower cake!!! Fantastic owners, very friendly, and welcoming (love the bright coloured shirts)!,, Highly recommend this beautiful cafe, very clean, bright and welcoming!!!

Had an amazing afternoon tea at cafe Dawn Marie today. Food was lovely, we had the best service. Unbelievable value for money. Will certainly be back

This place is absolutely amazing. From the moment you walk in, to the moment you leave, you are treated like a guest at a private tea party. Service is friendly and prompt, but not overly intrusive, The menu is small but fresh, inviting and a...

Located next to the Parish Church and just off the main central square of Penrith, we came across this really nice cafe on a fleeting visit to the town. Although we weren't looking to have breakfast (it was midday) it was nice to see that...

Found this little gem in a side street next to the church the guys that run the cafe were very welcoming and assisted my wife and mother in law who was in a wheelchair, the drinks were served promptly and were perfect. Thanks guys.