Chinty's Cafe in Allerdale

Visited this lovely cafe this weekend, was met with a warm friendly welcome which brightened a damp, dull day,an excellent choice on menu and a fab choice of cakes very reasonable prices, nice cozy atmosphere with lots of interesting things around , if you’re visiting or staying in or around Keswick we would %100 say give this amazing cafe a visit.

The best coffee in Keswick! Friendly atmosphere, lovely food and great for a quick takeaway coffee as an afternoon treat at work.

Just had an Americano; no complaints! The owner was very friendly and it was a quirky atmosphere! This place is cash only.

Great coffee and home cooked food , limited menu but delicious people are so welcoming and friendly would definitely recommend if you in Keswick

What a great find. A warm, friendly welcome and absolutely beautiful home made soup and possibly the best cheese scones anywhere.

Quirky, delicious food and so friendly.

We didn’t just go to a cafe for cream tea like we planned, we walked in and were HOSTED. Service with personal connection, care, (table rearranging, palette pleasing suggestions), stories, the owner Ian even took our photo in front of the cafe when we were done. They only accept cash, which we didn’t have, but he insisted we eat first, and get the cash from the ATM down the street after. We felt treated like family. Super charming, great food, next level staff, very highly recommended.

We literally stumbled in here to hide from the downpours when looking for lunch and what a find. I could have stayed all afternoon looking at the interesting Knick knacks and wall posters. The food was delicious - all home made soups and breads and the cakes were to die for. The owners so friendly, welcoming and accommodating. Would definitely come back if we were in town again.

I loved the cosy interesting vibe here. With a thoughtful, inventive menu, it's obvious the food is made with skill and care. The soups and cakes we had were excellent, and the welcome was very warm.

What a lovely little gem of a place. We were hovering outside deciding whether to try it, when the door was opened by a very friendly gentleman, after showing us the menu, which made our decision to stay an easy one, especially after a long walk round Latrigg and were famished. I choose the scrambled eggs on thinly sliced sourdough, just wow it was so delicious, best I've had and considering I'm not a fan of sourdough, so glad it wasn't a doorstop slice! Coffee was also delicious. My hubby thoroughly enjoyed his ham & cheese toastie also on sourdough. Staff are really friendly and welcoming, such a wonderful cosy cafe, highly recommend. It was also lovely to be in a dog free cafe, an added bonus for us.

Always a friendly welcome and fabulous food…. Love it here and a bonus was hearing Jim on the piano…………………………………………………

Wow what a place. I called in yesterday with my Aunty Jacqui and Mike. Had a wonderful lunch of a Duo of Soups with homemade bread. Ian was fantastic at front of house. Even a piano player while we had lunch. Wonderful cake and tea to finish. What a fantastic place.

Great friendly place. Had soup, cheese scone and orange and almond cake with hot drinks. Great home made food and very friendly staff. Will be back. Just wish we lived closer as quite a few locals in there too who were also very friendly

This is a cosy, quirky cafe with very friendly service and lovely home cooked, wholesome food. The owners clearly do a lot to support the local community and the café sells locally produced art, food, books and knitwear. It's a popular meeting place for local residents but tourists are made to feel very much at home. The menu seems to vary daily but everything I tried (soup, scone, flapjack) was delicious, I'll definitely return when I'm next in Keswick

Absolutely love this place. Can’t believe we only discovered it last year. Unique. Atmospheric. Comfortable. Ethical. Relaxing. Authentic. Jolly good food freshly prepared. Really good team who understand service. Just love the vibe. And,thank God, no b***** dogs. I like dogs but can’t stand them around my food. This must be one of the few eateries in Keswick that’s dog free. I really don’t want to recommend this place on second thoughts as I’d rather keep it to myself! Can get really busy. So pick your time. Easily the best cafe in this insanely touristified town.

Wonderful place, very friendly & helpful, food fantastic, definitely will return ❤️ Thank you 👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

Such a lovely spot, tasty cheese scones, best coffee we had over our few days visit. Very friendly people. The soups also sounded delicious!

One of our favourite eateries. Beautiful home cooked food, lovely beverages and the warmest welcome imaginable. Simply magnificent.

Chinty's is a real antidote to all the bad news in the world. Here you can find a genuinely warm welcome, owner Chinty's good home cooking and much kindness. Four of us were hovering undecidedly outside on a cold November morning when co-owner, Ian invited us in for breakfast and soon we were being served delicious fresh coffee and scrambled egg. There was friendly conversation about fell running, local history, Icelandic knitting; interesting local art and crafts and condiments for sale, and lots of local regulars coming and going and cheery exchanges. The decor was bohemian, relaxed, arty and interesting, with plants, posters about local events and books for sale, including copies of the lovely Ivver Sen book, illustrated by Keith Bowen. We look forward to coming back next time we are in Keswick.

Our go to cafe in Keswick for a light lunch and drink. Very friendly atmosphere in cosy surroundings. Excellent soup which I would highly recommend.

A marvellous eclectic cafe. Wonderful service and welcome.

Chinty’s is an absolute gem. I have been going to Keswick all of my life and I can say with some confidence that this is the most welcoming place I have ever been to. We went twice, three days apart and they not only asked our names the first time, they remembered them on our return. The soup, the sausage rolls, the bread, the great coffee, the warm and welcoming surroundings were top notch. It is genuinely a lovely place to visit. Don’t miss it. (We didn’t try the cake but they looked lovely too).

Such a lovely warm welcome from Ian, the server. He was so attentive throughout our time there. It is a limited menu but everything we had and we went twice in three days in Keswick, tasted great. There was three types of soup to choose from which came with different accompaniments, ie, sourdough toast, spicy chickpea bun ect. There was also a choice of about five different types of cake and I can highly recommend the ginger and raspberry with extra fruit compote. Note it's cash only and closed Sunday and Monday. Soon as we go back to Keswick we are going back to Chintys.

Fantastic old school feel cafe , simple loverly menu , best scrabbled eggs in town !!!

Everybody was so lovely, warm and welcoming !!

Great welcome and lovely homemade soup and scone. The cappuccino was good too!

Lovely cosy cafe. All homemade food. Friendly owners. Hidden gem of Keswick. The sourdough toast was amazing!

The host was very welcoming into this intimate , quirky cafe as soon as we entered . The menu was small, but an interesting selection of homemade food. We opted for the fruit scones and coffee. They arrived promptly. The scones were light and deliciously warm with a perfect balance of butter , jam and clotted cream. One of the best scones I have eaten in a cafe that I can remember. A delightful experience on a wet afternoon.

Ian was most welcoming and helpful, he made our lunchtime coffee and soup even more wonderful with his little snippets of local information and recommendations. Can not express how lovely it was to find this lovely little gem in the heart of Keswick. Delicious food and company.

If you're in Keswick, then Chinty's is a must visit. This was our second time at this amazing establishment. The first time, I was press ganged by a delightful old lady on the street who insisted "they'll like you in there and you'll like them!" How right she was! Ian is an incredibly friendly and accommodating host. Nothing is too much trouble. He made us feel very welcome and almost as if we'd been visiting forever! Recognised me immediately on our second appearance :) The food, freshly prepared by Chinty, is delicious, usually with a little twist. Not your everyday cafe fare. All this in a cosy, quirky, one might say artsy (not in a pretentious way) environment. Also very eco aware with lots of reusable, sustainable elements. Can't say enough about this place. Restores one's faith in human nature! (It really is that good!) Give 'em a visit

First time visiting this little gem of a place. The food was so delicious all home cooked, the two ladies who you could see preparing our food were working tirelessly but always with a smile, front of house guy was so so friendly we also got an added bonus of a guy playing the piano beautifully. Fantastic little find with a huge personality. Definitely will be back

What a beautiful little cafe, friendly and coffee was great. Jim played the piano while we enjoyed the atmosphere. This place is a real hidden gem

Oh my days!!!What an amazing wee cafe. Such a quirky place with a relaxed feeling to it. The staff are so chatty and friendly, nothing was a trouble for them. Chinty's cakes are absolutely delicious!!!My husband had the raspberry and ginger and I had the lemon, both of them were extremely yummy. I look forward to hopefully returning again tomorrow before we head home.

From the second we entered we were graciously welcomed. Nothing was too much trouble and they didn't try to push their choices but sought out food and drinks that left us totally entranced well fed and very very happy.

Probably the best cafe experience I’ve ever had. Don’t miss it. Total gem!!!

A rare find - fabulous scrambled eggs of sourdough, best spinach soup ever, deliciously fresh orange juice and a really good cup of coffee - bonus was the amazingly warm and friendly welcome and the amount of curios and local crafts to look at and learn about whilst munching on our goodies - oh and I nearly forgot - we were offered some just baked apple tart which was incredible!! Do go if you’re in Keswick - you’ll love it 😎👍👍👍

stopped by with my family for a bite to eat! Honestly one of the best cafes i’ve even been to. Staff were unbelievably friendly, passionate and talented at what they do! We even bought some lovely soup bowls- made by their local potter friend! if i am ever back in the Lakes- Chintys is A MUST!

Fabulous little find! Third time visiting and it won’t be the last! Food is to die for, delicious home made goodies, staff so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend 😍

Great place for a light lunch stop or a drink. Very welcoming owners creating a comfortable atmosphere. The delicious homemade soup with sourdough toast is a delight. A visit is highly recommended.

Called in here today for coffees and a snack. Very friendly welcome. Really good coffee. Highly recommend the sourdough cheese toastees. Will be back.

Great Cafe near the CBD of Keswick which we came across on a walk into town on arrival. Exceptionally friendly, welcoming & helpful host in Ian. The coffee was good, advice on local walks great & the sound of the soups for lunch inspired us to return to try them. So glad we did, they were delicious & everyone was very welcoming.

Quirky, characterful cafe, great coffee, reasonably priced, picked up a bit of knitting from a basket to do while I was there!

What a lovely little Cafe, they make you feel so welcome and are genuinely pleased to see you. Food was great, service with a smile. A pure gem of a place, quirky and inviting a must visit when in Keswick. Well done Ian and Chinty we will return. Five stars+ from Ray and Andrea

Really good quality food, good service,

Delightful cash only cafe. Fantastic personable service and a great basket of savory goods and coffee on offer

Had a lovely lunch here! The atmosphere was so relaxed and familiar and the food was so delicious. Would love to come back :)

I went to Chintys today for the first time. The owners were so welcoming. The prices are reasonable. There are delicious food and crafts and newspapers to read, and even knitting to do! I loved it.

Great find! Quirky little cafe run by warm and friendly people. Lots to look at and read, delicious smooth coffee served in beautiful handmade cups and homemade cakes. There was a live pianist when we dropped in which added to the relaxed vibe. Love supporting a business that is genuinely trying to be sustainable. We will be back!

Wonderful welcome and delicious soup. The cheese scones were fantastic. Intend to return. And must try the cakes next time.

Came across Chinty's by chance on a visit Keswick. It's possibly the best local independent cafe experience I've ever had. It's not just the coffee, the food, the lovely owners or the quirky style. It's the the whole ethos and backstories that makes it truly memorable. Lucky, lucky Keswick.

What a warm welcome from Ian and Chinty. Three delicious soups, lovely baked buns and a number of appetising cakes. Definitely a place to revisit time and time again.

Einfach-klasse (Simple Brilliant). I first frequented this charming cafe in October last year. It’s old school, yet inviting, and once the Punter steps inside the warmth of humanity is unforgettable 🙏🐇 So, now. Every two to three weeks I make my way up to majestic Keswick from humble Ambleside in order to soak up the atmosphere of Chinty’s. The coffee and eggs on toast are second to none and the Hot tips on what’s happening locally (Opportunities for accommodation, business concepts and employment. Plus there’s the great array of memorabilia and local artist works to admire and be inspired by as the works are displayed all around the Establishment’s walls. Practically speaking the Cafe is just three doors up from the high quality traditional Barbershop 💈 (Türkischen Meister/Turkish Master Barber), now that’s a Cut-above the rest! Just like Chinty’s ✌️🐇☮️💋

Popped in here today for the first time. A lovely warm welcome and really delicious home made soup! Will definitely be back!

Really cute little cafe tucked away in Keswick. The server was chatty and had a lot of local knowledge which was nice. Really good coffee!!

A very welcoming café with delicious soup. I enjoyed playing the piano here with my friends Helen and Martyn Shakespeare who have played guitar/ percussion and sung here before (three of Five Loose Chippings!) Lovely atmosphere.

The friendliest of friendly cafes. Ian and Chinty are the perfect hosts. The soup is exceptional, the coffee some of the best and the cakes quite scrumptious. Takeaway mince pie saved me on a long bike ride.

Simply put - fantastic ! The food quality is excellent with everything home-made. Interesting selection of soups (I think I had carrot, pumpkin & ginger) but TBH, every time I've been there, I've had to choose from at least 2 different soup options. I know they do more than soup / sandwich but the thought that has gone into choosing the flavours and the quality means I don't need to consider anything else. Always a friendly welcome with jugs of cold water for the table - simple food but done so well ! Would we go back - err, every time we're in Keswick Would we recommend - yes. To anyone who will listen :-)

A pleasant find on our way back from a walk on a very cold day. Nice coffee and tea bread extremely tasty soup with sour dough toast. Small homely and comfortable with welcoming owners.

Cosy, quirky, friendly cafe with excellent homemade food, superb home baking and more. Buy homemade jam and chutney and local products. Remember to bring cash!

A gem of a cafe with such a friendly and welcoming vibe but absolutely no pushiness. Delicious soup, coffee and cheese scones, served in lovely earthenware crockery. Loo is wonderful too.

Exceptional place. Exceptional food. Exceptional people. We have visited Chinty's many times and will continue to do so. It's a must if you are in Keswick. Always a warm welcome from Chinty and Ian.

A Lovely friendly cafe serving a wide range of teas ,coffees and homemade food . A very relaxing atmosphere .

A beautiful artist in her element, the coffee and scones exceptional, the artwork around exquisite X 😍

Excellent tea and coffee, sour dough toast was great and not too hard. The marmalade was really nice and not over sweet. Staff were really lovely. The shop was different but wonderful different from all the ‘what we expect’ from a coffee shop. The menu was minimal but I’m sure most people would find something to eat.

Wonderful and welcoming cafe such that I ended up making a habit of visiting for a morning coffee most days I'm visiting Keswick. They're all about the fresh, local and ethically sourced produce. The scones and cakes are amazing and the coffee is really well made. Slightly telling is just how popular it is with the locals. You get the impression they owners know most of the people in the cafe. Speaking of locals, if you get there at the right time, one of the locals may well be paying the piano. If he isn't there, as I understand it, pianists are welcome to jump in his seat. So I've heard anyway. I've yet to see it happen. One thing to be aware of is that they're a cash only place so make sure you visit one of the dwindling Keswick cash machines before you wander in. Highly recommended for a tea/coffee and cake/scone. I've not had a meal there but from what I've seen, they look great.

Charming cafe, good coffee and an interesting range of homemade produce and artisanal wears for sale.

Absolutely delightful place with locally sourced and made food, probably very reasonably describing it as the "friendliest Cafe in Keswick." Blown away by the gentle atmosphere and wholesome connection; by the end of lunch, Ian knew most of the names of our party of 12. Food was delicious. Recommended.

Wonderful place, great ethos, very welcoming team, interested in the community and actively involved. Tea bread and soup were both excellent. Loved the monthly newspaper. A lot of hard work and effort, clearly from the soul, go into everything offered here. I cannot recommend more highly. I wish I lived 3 minutes rather than 3 hours away.

Excellent little café very welcoming

The atmosphere was so nice. A man was playing the piano as we we're having a coffee. So lovely

Best cafe in Keswick. Genuinely warm welcome every time we visit. Feels like we are seeing old friends. Food is exceptional together with local produce and handmade crafts.

This charming cafe is a delight. Super relaxed and quirky with interesting posters and items on the walls. We sat on the comfiest sofa and enjoyed a beautiful beetroot soup and sourdough cheese and onion toastie (locally sourced ingredients) with a flat white. A large bottle of ice cold water was also placed on our table. Great background music too! We could have quite happily fallen to sleep afterwards. Will most definitely reccomend to others and be coming back ourselves next time we’re in keswick. Lovely, friendly staff. We stumbled upon a little hidden gem!

Thank-you Chinty, Ian and Gary. Lovely to make contact via Rob and Pat. Loved the Pie and will drop you a little pressie next week by way of thanks for my tab! Peace Out. TED

Quirky little cafe which definitely beats the high street, and good value

Small intimate cafe, mostly local people are there. I go in with my sister, chinty and her husband are very friendly and coffee and food is lovely. And there are different nick nacks to buy, including lovely pottery.

Never disappoints! A quirky little niche café, with the soups as warm as the welcome. Great choice of soft music, and they even have their own local newsletter to read while you eat.

Loved this unusual little cafe. The owners were so welcoming, I could have stayed there easily all day. Especially nice when a gentleman walked in and played a little tune on the piano. I just had to buy one of the lovely coffee mugs to remind me of my visit. Excellent.

Wonderful café with delicious food and amazing people, thanks for the lovely morning!

Just a lovely place, such a lot of care goes into everything. Homely and welcoming. 💯

Friendly independent café. Great coffee and cheese scones

It's like stepping in someone's home, and getting food cooked for you. The menu is limited but don't let that put you off, there's something to eat for everyone. The owners are friendly and will ensure you're fed and happy. We had breakfast, scrambled eggs were yummy.

The in place in town where locals call home. A great atmosphere and great home cooking.

Warm, amazing restaurant with delicious homemade soup, scones, and incredibly friendly hosts. It was like stepping into a very special place in time. A must visit when in Keswick!

Wonderful café, friendly people - had a lovely time and will certainly be back

Warm friendly welcome. Great coffee in a mug that I wish I’d bought. Handmade pottery which feels great to hold - (they are for sale too) . Do visit the beautifully decorated loo! Toilet twinning with Chad - such a great charity to support

Chinty’s cafe, off the Main Streets in Keswick. Great service and reasonably priced. Plenty of choices and welcoming atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Quirky and cosy place near the centre. Intresting minimalist type food menu which would reduce food waste. Food super tasty and good value for money. Great coffee. Very warm and friendly customer service.

Great little 'alternative' cafe.

Very welcoming. We had the special of Soup , a cake and coffee for £10.00 it was delicious

This is an astonishingly good place. Home cooked food presented extremely well. Had scrambled eggs on sour dough, which was spot on. Friendly service.

what a lovely place lovely food, and a lovely welcome! Top-notch!

Visited for tea & cake , lovely cute little cafe. Warm welcome, delicious cake. A place with heart in a world that can be full of identikit food places ( though not necessarily in the Lake District where lots of local places exist)

Chinty & Ian always greet you with a warm smile and friendly chatter. The food is fresh and delicious, especially the scones. An absolute must visit cafe in Keswick for visitors and locals alike. I always recommend my hotel guests to visit, and they never come away disappointed. You can even twinkle the keys of the piano if you like!

Excellent service and hearty soup selection complemented with home made and very tasty savouries, a real gem and we’ll definitely be back when we’re next in Keswick.

Lovely lovely lovely people, gorgeous soup, warn crusty bead. Lovely vibe. Such a welcome!!I just wished I lived in Keswick. I'd be there every day!

As ever a great lunch and fantastic service. Best cafe in Keswick - highly recommended. Soup is outstanding. Well done!

We keep coming back. Everything is so good about this place. Had scrambled eggs on sourdough toast and it was exceptional. Extremely friendly. Worth a visit.

The best soup we've ever tasted. Delicious and homemade. The staff were great and super friendly. We would strongly recommend this unique little cafe.

Q very inviting and warm little place! Me and my partner are vegan, we had the choice of 3 different soups which was great, they even had some vegan cheese in to make a toastie 😋 Staff very friendly, would definitely return for more tasty...

There was lots of choice of where to sit in a cafe in Keswick. But we came across Chintys and we were not disappointed. We had brilliant scrambled eggs on toast, tea and cake. All delicious and served with a smile. Would go back if...