Chopping Block in Eden

I have visited this place many many times. Because it is the very best. The breakfast is fit for a king, the ambience is lovely and the staff and welcoming and wonderful. The deli itself is like a classic high end deli with the sort of fascinating foods you can’t really get anywhere. It’s a beacon of delight in a world of bland mediocrity. I just hope it finds the clientele that deserve it. People who cherish an affordable but better experience.also an absolutely first class breakfast. I’ve eaten all around this town and there is none to hold a candle to it.

We popped in for lunch as we could see some empty tables. No hello, no smile just a ‘Have you booked?’ Unprofessional and rude. Manners cost nothing….. maybe Management should consider this when employing their staff. I live relatively local, but won’t cross the threshold again.

Absolutely brilliant place for food. Been many times with friends for lunch but just been again for breakfast with my Partner (his first time in) and as always the standard was perfect. We both agreed the full English was a 12/10. Staff also always really friendly and the baby change facilities are another win for me with having a little one and most places lacking this in their cafes. Can’t recommend enough!

The breakfast was so fresh and tasty, all elements cooked great, coffee nice, service great. The outside seating is nice to very relaxing

Had lunch there with a friend was ok. found a member of staff to be quite abrupt. bought a sausage roll to take home and after a few bites realised it was still raw.

Wonderful breakfast with a great cup of tea. The staff are friendly and the shop has some great food from local suppliers. The black pudding was very good scoring a fat 7 on the Stornoway scale.

The Chopping Block is a cafe/butcher/specialist food shop combo. This review is for the cafe. The butchery is second to none, but it's expensive throughout. However, if you're looking for high quality, sustainable, local meat, it's worth the extra ££. Their homemade black pudding is delicious, as are their chorizo flavoured sausages. And the shop is a real pleasure to wander around - a haven for foodies. There the positive's end - at least from our experience today. And so to this review: The cafe is the trendy spot for coffee and brunch/lunch. I've been a few times before and decided to take a friend as a treat. Whilst the coffee is great, the cakes are mediocre at best, but the cooked food, is very good (and that's what we went for this morning). We waited to be seated, as instructed, whilst the waitress cleaned down a vacated table. I noticed a sign on one of the empty tables and leaned over to read it. I was rudely informed that "you can't sit there, it's reserved", and she then proceeded to tell us the only other vacant table was reserved from 11.45am, (it was just gone 10.30am, so we had plenty of time, or so I thought). Finally, we were crammed onto a tiny table at the back and then we waited, waited and waited some more. Eventually we were given menus, no apology for the wait, and told there would be at least a further 30 min wait, because chef had got another 6 orders on and she was "rushed off her feet"! Why didn't she just explain that in the beginning? It would have saved the rude off hand comments, the wait for menus and this review! To be clear, its not that there was a wait, or that chef was busy, or that she was rushed off her feet, it's that she was out and out rude. So people should rethink their career choices.

A warm welcome, and good service. A simple order of a coffee and snack. Both superb. Well laid out shop. Great staff.

Whilst staying in the area, we visited the Chopping Block on a couple of occasions. It’s an interesting place combining an excellent butchery section, some unusual groceries, a tempting deli and a small but very popular cafe. There are additional tables outside but a cold, damp December day necessitated a table indoors. The menu, like the venue, is interesting! In addition to the dishes listed, snacks are available from the deli counter with the sausage rolls being particularly tasty. I certainly enjoyed the fish and chip “butty” which was surprisingly large with both the fish and chips crispy and well cooked. In addition to savoury dishes, there’s a tempting selection of cakes. As previously mentioned, the Chopping Block is very popular and at busy times, there may be a wait for a table. The staff are very helpful and friendly and once food is ordered, there isn’t too long a delay in being served. The one disappointment when we visited, was the coffee…very bitter and not particularly hot but other than that, we had no complaints. We thought prices reasonable. The location is good, only a few minutes walk from Sainsbury’s car park ( three hours available). The Chopping Block is a welcome addition to the eating scene in Penrith and we would certainly visit again when next in the area.

Treated ourselves to a fantastic rib of beef (3 ribs). Our best meal for over a year either at home or in restaurant. So tasty and tender. Got the internal temperature up to 50c then rested for an hour while finishing off the spuds and Yorkshires. We will be back for more.

A fine example of diversification to ensure that each locality can purchase top quality meat from a butcher rather shrink wrapped meat from a supermarket. Prime cuts can be seen dry ageing in two stainless steel fridges with glass fronts. The deli offers a wide range of cooked meats and cheeses sourced locally and from across Britain plus a number of tempting items from the continent. Presently a restricted menu if offered from the cafe that provides table service. A meat board choice might be seaweed and cider salami from Cornwall, with Jamon Serrano from La Rioja. A cheese board might include pitchfork Cheddar from Somerset and Colton Bassett Stilton. My latte was carefully prepared and I could not resist a Salted Caramel Cannoli.

The dry aged steak from this place is outstanding. It’s become compulsory food for every trip up to my sisters place in the Lakes. From Persian style with Mr. N, open fire and foraged mushrooms with Josh to served with champagne and truffles courtesy of Lady Millen, it never fails to delivery. Plus they do a Too Good to Go, which I suspect I am way too disorganised to ever catch, speaks to recommend any business.

Stunning little place in penrith. the only place to eat! high end without the price tag. I love the lovely unusual finds in the shop and the excellent choice of salami and dry cured meat. great to see game meat being used. lovely staff!

The mushroom bruschetta was AMAZING!! So tasty and will definitely be returning. The excellent quality food makes the not as attentive service ok. The food speaks for itself. Would definitely recommend just maybe have the fries arrive at a similar time as the other food.

Very nice breakfast served by friendly staff . Would definitely go again if in the area . Bit tucked away but worth seeking out .

Really enjoyed our light lunch at Chopping Block earlier today. It was lovely to sit in the sun whilst sampling delicious and lovingly prepared food. Service was excellent - friendly and efficient. Will definitely return.

Went to on Saturday 5th March. A poor professional approach from the staff. Bordering on rudeness. Travelled widely but in the last 5 years the worst customer service I have seen.Never again would i waste my time on this place

A chance to show off one of my favourite eats to my brother in law, & your didn't disapoint. We were again overwhelmed by the service & food. I again ordered the mouthwatering pulled pork, this time with brie on toast, side salad in a really tasty vinegaret. I bragged about my dish to the my guests but they were too busy tucking into the Tomato & Red pepper soup or savouring over the sausage roll. Thank you ( yet again ) for a fantastic meal & Service. Those of you reading this looking for a negative, well there is one. Brother in law wants to come up & visit us again! 😂

Delicious independent coffee, lovely food and warm friendly service. The cheese soufflé was devilishly good. You even get a picturesque view of Sports Direct whilst you indulge on their culinary treats. What more could you ask for of a Deli.

Drawn by the aroma, we sat outside longing to sample our coffee. The waitress arrived, quickly taking our order but also recommending the Pulled Pork rolls. I realised that I was somewhat peckish & fell for her " it really is lovely ". Well, she...

We arrived just after 9, only people in the cafe, ordered two breakfasts (butchers and scrambled eggs) which took about 15 mins. Quite expensive, good quality though would be made better by the 'More' sourdough, rather than sliced - first world problem! Music did change,...

4 of us came in for coffee/tea also some excellent cannoli - lovely bright and airy space, great service and really good coffee.

Went to the chopping block today for the first time. Lovely shop and a nice selection of deli and meats. We went specifically for brunch and ordered the soup (which was lovely and came with huge chunk of bread and butter, the reubens special which...

Had breakfast here today and it was one of the best bacon sausage and egg rolls I have ever had. Freshly cooked to order with top quality local ingredients. The coffee was great too, really hot and good quality. The deli is amazing. If we...

We found this place whilst wondering around the town, we picked well! The food was lovely, fresh and well prepared. The staff were lovely, they are a credit to the place.

We decided to have lunch here after viewing the food available separately to buy. My wife had a salad and I had the scotch egg with piccalilli and fries. Mine was absolutely gorgeous, cooked to perfection with a lovely runny egg. The service was quick...

We stumbled upon this deli and cafe which is near Sainsburys and sat outside in the Square. We had two cheese boards with came with fresh bread (delicious), lovely butter, chutney, grapes and apple. All presented very well and all tasted delicious. The menu is...

We stumbled upon this cafe on a day visit to Penrith and what a good find! Amazing service, delicious food and great decoration in inside! Would highly recommend this deli. Sausage roll was possibly the best we’ve had and the cheese deli board was superb...

Called in for a morning coffee whilst on a mini break in Penrith. Excellent coffee and service. We sat outside in the square which was a delight. We would reccommend a visit to all and definitely would return again here.

Penrith is blessed with a wide and high end range of deli specialists, excellent specialist food outlets plus four supermarkets including a Booths. The Chopping Block is the best if the lot. Modern, clean and very stylish Chris and his excellent staff offer a superb...

Really clean deli/cafe in the town. Coffee was excellent, earl grey tea was fresh Cheese and chive scones delicious and muffins full of fruit. Even pleasant smiles with the service. What more could you ask for?

Well what a lovely little gem in the middle of a fantastic town I must say. Myself and my husband visited last week, we sat ourselves down and we where attended to quite quickly ordered our drinks and browsed the menu! I was very small...

Had a delicious meat and cheese deli board from the new menu! Fantastic value along with a lovely locally sourced coffee. Not at all rushed and made to feel at ease by all staff who provided excellent service throughout! Highly recommend this little gem and...

Had walked past the place a few times and it looked interesting on the inside as a shop and as a restaurant. Ordered a coffee whilst waiting for my wife and felt uncomfortable being asked to order when I'd said I was waiting. My wife...

This place is a little gem. Fantastic food, amazing coffee & the best cheese & chive scones we’ve ever had. Staff are really friendly too. Highly recommended.

Stopped at this fabulous new little deli in the squares in Penrith for a look and decided to have some lunch. The food was good freshly cooked with a good selection. We had the twwice baked cheese souffle which was superb. The aged staeak sandwith...

I happened to be in Penrith and stumbled across the Chopping Block, what a find! Fabulous deli and lovely cafe with well thought out decor and attention to detail. I had the avocado smash on toast with additional egg which was delicious albeit quite expensive....

Friendly staff, lovely food. Nice little deli too. Would definitely recommend the breakfast. Will be visiting again.

Called in for breakfast and it was really good...regularly travel through Penrith, stopping at this part of town. It was just lovely to see The Chopping Block raising the standard in New Squares.

Had breakfast here with some work colleagues when working in the area. The lady who served us was friendly and we soon had our drinks, a combination of fresh juices and tea. We didn’t have to wait long for our food either, we all had...

We regularly visit Penrith when travelling to and from Scotland and have tried many cafes since our favourite (Number 15) closed down. We will definitely be visiting this one again. Excellent food...we had the rarebit, sausage cassoulet & a cheese scone. The deli looks good...

Just found this place on a recent trip to Penrith it is a deli butchers with a cafe. As it was lunchtime we decided a snack was all that was required so chose the sausage roll and a cup of tea, the tea was excellent...

The Chopping Block has a warm friendly atmosphere, the staff are excellent and the food tasty. I had the twice cooked soufle for lunch, which was delicious. I shall certainly return.

Very clean and bright and I was well-entertained by the adjacent wall which was papered in a fascinating local map of Penrith and its surrounding countryside dating from ( I guess) the nineteenth century. The Staff were friendly and helpful. I had called in for...

This is a lovely spacious and tastefully appointed butchery/deli shop and cafe. Visited for coffee and lunch. Nothing was too much trouble. Nice friendly and efficient staff. This is a new business which deserves to do well. Nice quirky little features such as milk in...

Got a lovely piece of rib eye steak - asked for double size steak to be cut so I could cook whole. Brilliant piece of meat, as good as I have had for a long long time. Not cheap but worth it for a real...

What a fabulous place! Very tempting deli and a great vibe. Easy friendly staff and perfect for those who like to see efficient clean food prep.

Nice cafe. Had a very tasty soup and excellent cheese scone for lunch. Good size pot of tea. Really friendly staff.