Coffee Bar 7 in South Lakeland

Can only describe Charlie,s as excellent,the food was delicious on a cold and wet day and staff so friendly and helpful.We all chose the full English served with piping hot tea and coffee and have to say the sausages were top notch and the prices very reasonable. Could,nt understand some of the negative comments about the staff as we could not fault them in anyway. To the staff thank you for the tasty lunch and pleasant service.Top marks for Charlie,s

Great service perfect menu for breakfast - ideal for our family aged 67 30 and 8 as it had appealing food for the different age groups! BIG portions ! Well worth the money.

We went to this little cafe last week to try English breakfast. The menu was easy to order for us. So, I went for the £8 breakfast. It was a feast ! The staff were friendly too. We will be back next time we visit.

After trying other cafes nearby in Windermere village and being disappointed with poor service and mediocre food and drinks especially in two of the busier cafes which I tried as they were looking busy so I presumed they must be good I really had no idea where to go and today I decided to try Charlies cafe as I had passed it many times and never been in before so checked trip advisor and thought they can't be worse than the others I've been to in the village. So I went there with my mate today I must say it is absolutely spot on, really good food and a cracking latte, I didn't know what to expect after reading a few negative reviews and now after experiencing Charlies myself I'm puzzled and have no idea where some of the moaning reviewers have been to I'm sure its not Charlies cafe My experience there today was good , very good the staff are really friendly and helpful and coupled with delicious food it's a must try if you are in Windermere. To sum up pass the other nearby cafes by and go straight to Charlies cafe . I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I did, my Bacon and sausage toasted bun was superb , cooked nicely and brought out to the table quickly, this was Just what was needed to set me up for the day, Thanks Charlies I will be certainly be back !!!

the service was friendly the full English breakfast spot on coffee ☕ excellent just as we like it price's very reasonable for windermere would highly recommend

Looking back at other negative reviews, we certainly experienced similar issues. Lack of understanding and customer care etc … we are paying for a service here , if we want mushroom on our toasties then please be a little more accommodating… not ‘if the chef agrees’ hahha it was almost like a sketch show than an eatery.

We visited this cafe and the woman we encountered was rude and unhelpful. The place is tired and the food bang average. I'd avoid if I were you.

This is a really nice spot to have a very good meal at a very good price. Me and my friend came here in the morning just before leaving widemere and the lovely lady serving us made it a very nice experience.

The first downfall was the lack of understanding of their own menu. Upon enquiring about sandwiches and optional fillings we were told that they were unable to offer us a sandwich with any salad in it. A member of our party was forced to order a toastie instead, much to our confusion the toastie arrived with salad on the side and as much as I understand a set menu with minimal flexibility the poor quality of the food did not warrant not being able to serve a sandwich (just don’t toast the bread) and filling with some salad (use the side salad somehow provided). Secondly, the service wasn’t as welcoming or warm once the sandwich debacle ensued. The rest of the ordering process felt rushed and uninviting. Once the food arrived, the waitress presented a burger without knowing whether it was a cheeseburger or a plain beef burger and the plate was just given slapdash to the wrong person. The quality was the poorest we have seen for the price it was. The food provided was frozen and processed, presented in a manner that resembled a car crash. If in Windermere for a lunch, visit somewhere else.

On our way home from the Lakes. Broke our journey with a stop at Windermere. Found this place round the corner from the car park. Full English excellent. Everything beautifully cooked. Service wonderful. Great coffee. I thoroughly recommend this place.

Looking for a simple and quick lunch on a wet day in Windermere. Stumbled across this place. Toasties and teas did a great job of warming us up and refuelling us for the afternoon. Service was fast and friendly, and the sausage, cheese and onion toasted sandwiches were delicious!

Stopped in for a breakfast and coffee, all of which was delicious! Full breakfast superb quality and coffee to match. The hot chocolate was on a different level to others and the full flake bar a tasty addition! Stuffed!

we have visited Charlie's of windermere for over 4 yrs now when in the Lake District the food never ceases to disappoint something for everybody excellent value for money food freshly made to order all ways a from the owner of this family run cafe and it's dog friendly 5 stars

Not the best. I ordered the special, avocado and prawns on a crumpet. It was stone cold. I mean just out of the fridge cold. Nevertheless I ploughed on. Big mistake. By the time I got to the middle it was actually frozen. I sent it back. Waitress came to see me with no apology but the assertion that as I had eaten half she would only discount half. Friend’s scrambled egg came on white toast when she’d asked for brown. Eventually a round of brown came out. It was not toasted. Other friend’s streaky bacon had hardly seen a grill too. Awful

I had the pasty,salad and chips which was only £5.50 and it was delicious, the pasty was light and flaky and chips nice and chunky, friendly service and a warm vibe, would definitely come back again 🙂

Fantastic experience today when we found a quite little just of the main drag cafe for Breakfast. Wonderful warm welcome and a simple but good menu. Offering the usual breakfast choices and a vegetarian option. 2 lovely Sausages, a hash brown, 2 x Fried eggs, beans (a tomato (I didnt want one)), and a round of seeded bread toast. Good choice of drinks lovely surroundings and very thoughtful.

The top rated cafe just down the street was full. So opted for Charlie's Cafe. The best of luck. Short stack breakfast and strong coffee. Ideal way to start a day of walking around the lake.

Lovely breakfast, what we wanted was actually crossed off the menu due to staffing issues but we were told we were able to have it meaning we could have our first choice… food was lovely and the staff especially our main waitress a lovely Thai...

We had a fantastic breakfast and our dog was offered her own sausage- gratefully received! Staff were really friendly and efficient- highly recommend and would definitely visit again. Brilliant cafe with some outdoor seating. Good coffee too

We were staying in Windermere for the week and fancied a cooked breakfast for a change and Charlies was a great choice. we arrived as it opened and the two ladies running the place were working very hard and nothing was too much trouble. Great...

Charlie's of windermere is a nice clean friendly family run cafe in the middle of the village serving freshly cooked food to order with Good value for money price's highly recommend full English breakfast and of course Farrah's of kendal freshly ground coffee a must...

We had a great quick breakfast here. The service was quick and very freindly. The breakfast was a great basic English breakfast. Great value for money

we had the full English the first day which was good so we came back the second day and it did go a bit down hill to be honest . I asked for an omlette which was overcooked they had no brown bread and the...

Staff are very rude and unwelcoming. Took our plates without even asking if we're done. Won't come back and won't recommend.

A really nice cafe right by the Coop. We ordered the Cumberland sausage sandwich which came with salad, a portion of really nice chips, and tea for two. Afterwards we had a cream scone An easy recommendation.

my husband's sausage baguette consisted of a doughy undercooked half baguette with a slightly grilled tinned hot dog sausage, my omelette must have come out of a packet, it was so solid, the potato rosti was actually a cheap potato waffle. I suppose that prices...

I love this place and always visit when I’m in the area Soup is fresh and homemade with bread. Very friendly staff too Very obvious Covid is being taken seriously with the staff all wearing masks, social distancing in place and hand sanitiser available ....

Fabulous place. Very attentive staff, excellent food and very good prices. We started our holiday here and was so impressed we made this our last stop before leaving the lake district. Well worth a visit. Thank you for making us feel welcome.

Called in for coffee during our visit to the area. Met by Charlotte the daughter of Charley who was so friendly and attentive. Anti covid practices are evident throughout. Great coffee. Will be back for sure.

Visited with my wife on 20/09/20 for breakfast, should have known it was'nt going to be my best choice of the day as every other cafe in the area was full but Charlies was very quiet. We where in a bit of a hurry so...

What a lovely little café the staff were really nice and helpful , the food was delicious and the prices were really reasonable :)

Dropped in with 2 dogs in pouring rain sunday afternoon. Really charming staff Great cake and good coffee.

Came across this fantastic cafe, when visiting the lake district and absolutely loved it! Staff were so friendly and accomodating. Food and drink was delicious and such a cosy, welcoming atmosphere! Will definitely be returning on our next stay!

Very friendly, cute little cafe. Toasties, cakes, baked potato etc Nothing fancy but all tasty and very friendly Recommended

Friendly cafe to have a bite to eat. Stopped for a light bite. Staff were lovely at this family run cafe. Food was good and price was right.

Nice and homey cafe Amazingly friendly staff and happy to help Nice and bright decor - quite rustic Very clean cafe Cappuccino - lovely quality coffee, good heat as not too hot and the chocolate on the top was of good quality £2.70Menu - breakfasts including ciabattas, omelettes, full breakfast and meat free Jacket potatoes, toasties and ciabattas for lunchDrinks - coffee, tea, hot chocolate cold drinks and milk Shakes Very reasonable prices so worth if you want a drink or food on a budget. Did not eat but the menu is varied enough and sounded very nice.

Bacon buns are delicious, always a good stop for breakfast or for lunch of a snack their wraps are really nice too. Always friendly service great stop after walking up orrest head nearby

Vi las buenas críticas en Tripadvisor y aunque lo probaría. Menú divertido con muy pocas opciones para el desayuno, inglés completo o vegetariano y luego algunos baps o tortillas, no es bueno si solo quieres una opción más pequeña. Las chicas jóvenes que trabajaban en las mesas, lo suficientemente agradables, ordenadas y la tetera llegaron de inmediato, la comida tardó un poco más, debido a que solo una persona en la cocina intentaba hacer todo.Salchichas y bap de huevo estaban bien, huevo cocido y salchichas sin sabor, llegó inglés completo, mismas salchichas, tocino de baja calidad y champiñones crudos que sabían que habían sido cocinados en agua, no es realmente difícil cocinar un desayuno inglés después de pasar 35 años. como chef me daría vergüenza servir lo que recibí.Sin embargo, el té era muy bueno y una olla grande para dos, no hay alternativa al azúcar que es molesto cuando eres diabético.

Walking around a very wet Windermere with my dog, I was looking for a pet-friendly cafe to buy a tea and make it last a while.The sign on the door announcing dogs were allowed was a very welcome sight, so I made a bee-line there. Staff were very friendly, invited me to sit wherever I liked and they'd be with me shortly. Decided to get a Full Breakfast and to pay for an extra sausage for my furry companion. The staff even brought a nice rug for Holly to lie on!Food was delicious, each of the 3 staff were incredibly polite and nice, and when I got the bill they hadn't even charged for my dog's sausage!Whenever I'm in Windermere in future, I'll definitely be calling in to Charlie's.Thanks very much guys :)

Last stop for breakfast before heading home. Good value for money and pleasant service. Cosy cafe with great hot Chocolate

Stopped here for lunch during a visit to Windermere. Sandwiches nice and fresh and well filled! The scones and jam were also yummy. Worth a visit :)

This does the best English breakfast in Windermere. My wife also liked the veggie breakfast. The menu could be a bit bigger, e.g. scrambled eggs in toast etc but other than that I would recommend this place. Also the staff are all friendly.

We visited the cafe at 10am for a hearty breakfast before heading out for the day. The full cooked breakfasts (both meat and vegetarian) were fabulous and the staff were friendly and accommodating. There was 10 of us and they coped amazingly well with trying to get all the food out quickly to us. All freshly cooked and delicious- thank you!

What a lovely clean dog friendly cafe in the centre of Windermere excellent choices on menu something for everyone friendly welcoming staff and not over priced compared to other places in Windermere nice food and drinks all made fresh to order highly recommend j

We wanted a spot of lunch. Charlies caters for lunchtime cliental superbly. Lots of choice. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Popped in for brunch. Raining outside but friendly welcome for us and dog. Door kept blowing open letting in the cold. Food wise...Chocolate cake was very dry as was the fruit scone. Flat white coffee was just a white coffee and mocha had little or no chocolate flavour. The tuna sandwich was fine but the salad was not fresh and limp and was actually going off.

We visited Charlies one rainy morning and it was very quiet but it was early and mid-week and raining steadily outside. We both has the full English breakfast which was lovely. Good quality ingredients and very well presented and slightly cheaper than some of the other cafes in the town. Very dog friendly too. Will certainly eat in here again on our next visit to the Lakes.

Have just had breakfast at Charlie’s, it was excellent, nicely presented and very good value. Very pleasant staff, nothing was to much trouble. Will definitely eat here again.

Full English Breakfast was terrible, worst I've ever had! Tinned/frozen mushrooms, cheap bacon cheap NOT streaky, beans not heinz, tomatoes not fried. Not worth £6.50 each!! Have breakfast somewhere else!!

Warm welcome, dog friendly, lovely food, quick service, clean and good value what more do you want. I will return when up that way again and recommend Charlies to other

La mujer que nos servía y preparaba bebidas estaba hablando en voz muy alta y con un comportamiento poco profesional, como cantar canciones de radio, cuando intentamos disfrutar de un desayuno al llegar a Windermere. Sin modales, nunca me preguntaron si todo estaba bien. La comida (desayuno pequeño) era de mala calidad, beens acuosos, ingredientes baratos: el ketchup Aldi y las copas de dentista para el tipo de agua lo decía todo, el café no era bueno. En general, solo una decepción demasiado cara, un servicio al cliente inexistente. . ¡Evitar!

Cute little cafe just off the Main Street in Windermere. Food very well presented and tasty, recommended

Mi esposo y yo junto con nuestro labrador nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos cuando fuimos a almorzar hoy. Teníamos una taza de té que se servía en una tetera adecuada. Comí un panini con ensalada y mi marido comió un desayuno inglés completo rematado con bollos. Todo muy sabroso con un servicio muy rápido y amable. Todo estaba muy limpio y nada era demasiado problema. ¡Incluso a nuestro perro le dieron galletas! Excelente relación calidad-precio también. También en el menú había sopa del día, papas fritas y toasties con una buena selección de rellenos y comidas como pescado, papas fritas y platos de pasta. Muy recomendable. Gracias por un buen almuerzo.

Called in for lunch as had been before, but think it’s changed hands, and is now a more basic cafe, with breakfasts, sandwiches, toasties, etc. Food we had was ok and staff nice and dogs still allowed.

Walked in and were greeted by all of the staff with a big smile. Full English was served promptly and was all good quality. Would definitely recommend.

My wife and i had the great pleasure of visiting this cafe for breakfast , we were both very hungry and the prospect of a full English breakfast was on the cards. I was extremly impressed with the hygene in the cafe clean floor clean tables and a truly marvellous atmosphere . The staff really made are visit happy they all had smiling faces and extremly polite ,We ordered tea for two and a full English breakfast , The tea was Yorkshire tea full of flavour the toast was still warm when brought to the table the plates warm and the breakfast cooked to perfection . I loved the welcoming atmosphere ,There must have been 40 persons enjoying breakfast ,i had a chat to a Japenese couple who absolutely loved the meal and left a very generous and well deserved tip, I left with a smile on my face , I honestly can recommend the cafe excellent

I am so pleased we found this diamond in the middle of Windermere the food is all cooked to order welcoming friendly staff and very clean and YES the food is excellent + Not expensive compared to other places in Windermere highly recommend jfr

Came here for a quick bite to eat and wasn't expecting the quality of the food. Really nice food and quick friendly service. Would recommend and will come again next time we visit Windermere.

We popped in for lunch on a wet day last week. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I had a panini and chips and coleslaw and my wife had a toastie and chips which were delicious. The brunch looked good value. Quite inexpensive. Recommended.

Bad weather and a quick look on Trip Advisor made us choose this place .It’s a cafe but the menu is extremely basic, friendly waitress ,really nice. Ordered a latte and pop for the kids ,sausage beans and egg for my 9 year old boy (no children’s menu ),which was small but ok for my boy. Toasted sandwiches with chips for the rest of us. Found my meal tasty but a bit mean with the chips . Bit overpriced for what you got !!Was also near the kitchen which is more or less next to the seating and found they were very loud with getting the orders ready -could hear everything they were saying which I found off putting . Tasty but lacking that spark ,wished I went to Greggs,which would have been half the price and filling!!

Lovely fast and efficient breakfast, Amanda. It certainly set us up for the day. Also great to see that you have your staffing issue sorted now. See you again next time we are visiting.

We choose Charlie's as it was a second option as our regular cafe was full. We thought we'd give it the benefit of the doubt as it was quite and aloud dogs.

Popped into Charlie’s as it was quiet (should have given us a clue)

A cup of tea. We have a small dog which was allowed in entrance out of sun. And dog water provided nice t cake and good cupa wt obliging staff

Lovely place helpfull staff and nothing was too much bother service with a smile all you need when having a bite to eat Very reasonable prices

i had lunch at charlie's today home made sausage casserole'the best iv'e ever had'what a great little cafe right in the heart of windermere'nice friendly staff'and not over priced'CLEAN & TIDY.all the food was freshly cooked'and hot thank you for a great meal Jr

I love this place every time I am in Windermere with the kids we allways go to Charlie’s for breakfast it’s the best place to go and allways nice and friendly and a warm welcome

We came here for breakfast and wow we will definitely be back. Had a lovely warm welcoming atmosphere n staff were very friendly. Had a delicious English breakfast n can definitely recommend not badly priced for Windermere either.

I call in on friday for a brew with my mum we go in there most of the time lovely friendly place ad staff are all very welcomeing to everyone .well done mandy ad kevin

Windermere has a wealth of eateries & places to go and relax with a cuppa. Windermere town itself seemed to have a dearth of coffee shops which when you're hankering for a warm brew is frustrating. That said this was the first place we came across and, gasping for a coffee, we went inside the pleasant-looking shopfront. The overwhelming aroma of fried foods left our nostrils glazed with a greasy sheen, the menus equally slippery with cooking oils. Reviewing the items on the menu we were aghast at how pricey the various breakfast and lunch options were (nary a salad in sight), especially compared to prices back home in the south where most things are extortionate by default. Considering the venue's low-rent values it was a contrast to the high-priced food we decided against ordering, settling for a run-of-the-mill coffee each. Nothing desperately bad here, but considering the setting and what you would expect from a traditional greasy spoon we weren't enamoured either. Great if you like your fried breakfast at a premium.

Went here for lunch on our day out at windermere. The space looked cosy but a little too tightly packed with more tables. The staff were courteous but the guy taking our order was not very helpful though. Asked him what the burger comes with as sides, he said it comes with whatever is written in the menu, which was nothing. ordered the burger and was extremely disappointed. We got just the burger, asked for cheese but there was no cheese in it and the meat was still pink inside. The coffee was very thin and was not strong enough, at least for my taste. Price wise would have expected a bit more quality and quantity for what we ended up paying.

We like coming here, they take dog friendly to another level ! We didn't want anything to eat, just had 3 hot chocolates. Couldn't fault anything.

Amazing service, the Lattes are amazing and the burgers are out of this world. Can not recommend enough.

Made our 2nd visit whilst we are on holiday close by. Super dog friendly warm and cosy. First visit was...

Me my wife and our friend visited Charlie's for lunch yesterday. It is small but the welcome was big. The...

We had been to this eatery over 2yrs ago when last in the area and as we had really enjoyed...

Needed to get out the house for a bit so I thought I'd wander out and grab a coffee and...

A very basic cafe but friendly owners, good coffee and fresh cakes. Needs a bit of updating to give it...

Called in here for coffee and cake. The carrot cake and the caramel slice we had were nice. Coffee OK....

We keep returning here due to the great food and friendly welcome. This this time we had lunch and can...

Vinimos aquí para el almuerzo ya pudimos llevar a nuestro perro con nosotros, nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos. El propietario era amable y muy servicial. Pedí una lasaña vegetal, que era muy sabroso y casero, que es un cambio agradable.

Popped in for a quick snack and drink with my daughter whilst on holiday. She said that the milkshake was the best ever so a few days later we returned (which on holiday we never do as like to try different places) Everybody was very friendly and cheerful The cafe was clean, a good selection of food and drink on the menu which was served very quickly. Only regret was not having time to return again to try the breakfast. Will be back next year as Megan needs to try all the flavoured milkshakes.

I cannot fault this place at all.....both owners are so pleasant and will always find the time to chat........now the good stuff.......the breakfast is the best breakfast in Windermere by far. Never tasted bacon as nice as theirs, also the black pudding is superb !!!!

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This is a lovely little cafe with cosy seating and a great atmosphere. It's been tastefully decorated and you instantly feel at home when you walk in. We visited for breakfast which was spot on, although a little disappointing that the cooked breakfast didn't come with toast and needed ordering separately! The coffee was nice and staff were very friendly, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend the place for a bite to eat.

Had a fantastic Full English breakfast with a smile.Really couldn't ask for anything more, very good quality ingredients, carefully and well prepared.Very friendly team

Glad to see the menu has been updated and that they now do a full English. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. The food was well cooked and tasty, (the portion of mushrooms could have been a bit more generous). However, the breakfasts were reasonably priced, (especially for the area). We would recommend the place and definitely eat here again.

Look out for this lovely, family cafe/restaurant. Fantastic value for money, great food and extremely friendly and welcoming.

used this place for breakfast for the week I was in Windermere, it was the same everyday freshly made hot and consistent, I noticed a takeaway menu so I ordered one,£4.50 got me a ham salad a blueberry muffin and a choice of cold drink, again freshly made there were different prices too,

While staying in Windermere for a few days we found this little cafe during a walk through the village. I loved this establishment as it is smart, unpretentious & serves a good range of decent food at very reasonable prices. I had Americano coffee with jam & butter, my partner had a Latte with a blueberry muffin. It was all lovely fresh food and came to around £8 which is superb value. I would recommend this establishment to anyone visiting the area. Give it a try and you're sure to enjoy it.

Charlie's of Windermere is excellent for breakfasts light lunch & afternoon teas'nice friendly staff not over priced clean and you can take your dog in with you thank you to all the staff at charlie's i will be back'JFR

Called in for breakfast. Great value for money and plentiful. Staff were lovely and the meal was freshly cooked an dinner piping hot. Definitely will return.

Kevin and Mandy are great hosts with a warm and friendly welcome for all. We have our breakfast every morning before setting out and can honestly say that fills us up for the day. A traditional full English with tea or coffee and toast, not hungry then till early evening. Good food , hot and well presented. I would recommend this café to anyone visiting this area of the Lake District.

We love this pleasant and friendly restaurant The owners are very much in evidence withA delightful range of well cooked and tasty dishes Of particular note is the breakfasts Don't miss it C

On a cold wet day in Windermere we stumbled on this little cafe! When all the the others we passed had no room for five of us the staff here went out of there way moving furniture to allow us space to eat together. Though not the largest menu I have come across there was ample choice for lunch and what we ordered was not only delivered quickly but tasted great. I can reccomend the Angus burger!

Our little party of five happened upon this café and what a surprise ! A really friendly welcome, good food at a good price and an adequate menu to suit us - five people, three different choices. We would recommend this café without hesitation and would gladly go back if the opportunity occurred.

We visited on a very cold day so the lovely warm atmosphere was greatly appreciated. We both ate sandwiches which were a good size. The star of the visit though had to be the hot chocolate. It was literally like eating a bar of melted galaxy! Warmed me through but I had to share it as it was far too big for 1 person. I would go back for the hot chocolate without hesitation! It's a must!!

Historic breakfasts freshly cooked to orderLashings of hot coffeeAdd to this one of the most friendly cafes in the world I have ever been in We both thought the food hot tasty and very well cookedDon't miss itC

Warm Welcome from staff and lovely seating area. Chatty and quick to take our order and food was was our Super Quick!!!The food was great and wasn't covered in grease like some places. Seemed a bit cold with a small halogen heater that didn't seem to do much. (Even when sitting next to it)Clean and Tidy too. Will be coming back here again.

Friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. Comfortable but the most boring naff caff type menu. They used to have a really good lunch menu here a couple of years ago. Maybe changed hands? OK if all you want is a bacon bun, but you can get one cheaper at Greggs. I hope they get a decent lunch menu as theyd be onto a good thing!