Crofton Hall Coffee Shop and Eatery in Allerdale

Visited after seeing the positive reviews. Firstly the staff were attentive, friendly and helpful and I would give them 5*. Unfortunately the food did not reach our expectations. I admit I am fussy about my coffee and prefer a true barista coffee, but this coffee was not good. Too weak and little flavour. I did ask for and extra shot which was added at no extra charge, so that was good service, but unfortunately didn't improve the flavour. The food was 'ok', but nothing special and I had expected better after reading previous reviews. We ordered the flatbread, which was so thin, i would call it a wrap, however the topping was nice. The soup was very thin and over seasoned with salt. I had a small cooked breakfast and asked for poached egg, not fried as per menu, this was done with no quibble. However the bacon was hard and overcooked. I wasn't keen on the sausage, which was more like a factory sausage, than a butchers sausage. Maybe we just visited on a bad day. I hope so. I would say give it a go and see what you think, but sadly not for me.

Absolutely stunning. The coffee and cake was to die for. The staff were so so friendly. Will definitely return for lunch. The food looked really yummy.

Gorgeous breakfast, well worth the money. Everything so tasty and comes hot on a hot plate. Staff are great and very accommodating. Gorgeous outside seating area too if the weather is your side!

Well where do I start…. Fabulous setting, welcoming friendly staff, inspirational menu for vegetarians ) and non vegetarians) non of the usual safe vegetarian choices but home cooked choices alongside a delicious salad that had obviously been prepared with care and the homemade salad dressing was superb. Bring your tastebuds for a treat and enjoy a fresh and clean setting with tasty food; Our first time there but already planning the next trip

We were looking for good food in a nice setting & weren’t disappointed. It’s off the beaten track, but that’s a bonus. In pretty, very well kept grounds, there is lots of well thought out parking, as well as other units of interest - cheese making, pottery, glass, beautiful children’s clothing, plus others. This is more than a coffee shop, although the drinks & cakes are extensive & look delicious. We wanted a hot meal & went for the Thai fish cakes, Cumberland sausage grill, & traditional fish & chips (haddock & the peas were fresh & not tinned). Tempted by the desserts, we also had a jam & coconut sponge pudding, & a chocolate sundae. All the food was fresh & delicious. The staff were friendly, helpful & attentive. We chose to eat in, but there are tables outside in the courtyard. Everything is very accessible, & there are drop off places for those with less mobility. I was told the Sunday lunches are very popular, so it’s best to book.

Well went for Mother’s Day meal and want can I say amazing food and place near let’s u down staff doing a amazing job work so well in time with each other and the chef was lovely and came to talk to us which was really nice to see they care overall Brilliant

Great location, good service, and food was lovely. Will certainly go again soon. The venue was lovely and relaxing , staff friendly and helpful.

Visited this establishment on the recommendation of a friend. However I’m a bit disappointed especially after the hour drive. The coffee shop as a whole looks amazing but the staff are rude, food is ridiculously expensive for what it is and once sat at a table, other than to take my order I was ignored. Whilst paying I could hear obscenities from the kitchen along with the reception/counter staff using mobile phones. Rather than cause a ruckus in-front of the other paying customers I decided to pay my way and then leave promptly. Sorry but I won’t be returning.

Absolutely fabulous food, setting and staff. The owner and all of the staff were attentive and friendly. Great selection of food and beautiful presentation. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended. One of our party is disabled and staff helped us to our table. The building has great accessibility for disabled people too.

Had a lovely tasty lunch called in on an off chance were warmly welcomed quick service and lovely hot and very tasty food. Fish and chips and the lamb hot and lovely.

I ordered Falafel and Hummus in a sandwich. Unfortunately it was quite dry and a bit salty. My friend had an Avocado, Mozarella and Sundried Tomato Panini. We were asked if we wanted to share a portion of chips and we agreed. These were presented in a small mug and were very greasy, limp and dark (old potatoes and old cooking oil I think). Not what we expected at all. The cafe was in nice surroundings and the staff were very friendly and pleasant. Not sure I'll be dashing back though.

Always get good food & service whether it's just a snack or a 😋 meal Food is very tasty & well presented. Cakes & scones are delicious

The best meal we’ve been served in a long while. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. From the moment we came through the door we were treated really well. The food was beautifully presented and of a high standard. I did take a photo but had already eaten some of the food before doing so which meant my photo couldn’t do it justice. We will definitely return. It has to be one of the best places to eat in Cumbria.

Stopped off for Lunch as a group of 8 .......... excellent menu to suit all preferred options and tastes and reasonably priced. Busy on arrival but served quickly ....... friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommended.

This is great for breakfast or midday meal, or just cake and coffee. Whatever takes your fancy. Lovely coffee shop with excellent home cooked food and great staff. Will be back soon. Recommend.

Warm welcome. Lovely homemade food. Delightful premises. The owner greets you with friendliness and humour and takes the time to ensure that you get your preferences met.

Good choice on the menu, everything freshly cooked Friendly and helpful staff. Immaculately clean.

Wide and varied menu, all fresh cooked and delicious, "Batanberg" cheese cake out of this world. Real and friendly service unlike many eateries in and around carlisle. Will be back for sure.

Where do I start, my wife and I have visited this wonderful Coffee Shop and Eatery on a number of occasions because it is so good, excellent quality food, great service and a fantastic place to visit. For starters my wife had the cheesy garlic bread which is the best we have ever tasted and I had one of the Christmas menu starters, the Pigs in blankets on a bed of cheesy mash, both were awesome. For our mains, my wife chose the Fish and chips which she absolutely loves and I spotted the recently added Crofton Street Food section which I decided to sample, choosing the Korean Chicken. Wow what a great choice, I was asked how hot I would like the dish to be so I opted for full strength as I enjoy spicy food. It was absolutely delicious, the level of spice and flavour was perfect, the chicken was melt in the mouth and overall the dish was superb. To accompany this, even though it came with fluffy rice, I ordered a portion of sweet potato fries and again these were perfect. To finish my wife chose the Pear and Ginger trifle, an unusual combination of flavours which is inspired and delicious. I opted for the Christmas pudding with brandy sauce which is also an absolute winner. I cannot speak highly enough of this venue and would thoroughly recommend it for quality, value for money and just a great place to visit for friendly, warm service.

This was our first time to visit this place, the staff were very friendly and very welcoming. The place was very clean and well presented. The food was the best me and the wife have ever had!!!!!!!! I had steak and ale pie For pudding, sticky toffee, with custard. I can’t explain in words how good it was. If anyone is wanting amazing food, I would highly recommend. I have eaten that much I’m off for a nap 😴

Great choice of food, pleasant surroundings, all four of us had different meals and all were very good

Amazing Sunday lunch at Crofton Hall today. Choice of beef or Turkey - I had Turkey with all the Christmas trimmings. It looked and tasted amazing. Great service from the waiters Euan and AJ too.

Lunch was superb I had a curry which was delicious my grandson had turkey sandwich with a Yorkshire pudding and gravy and chips we then had desert I had ginger trifle my grandson had apple crumble with custard they were both beautiful best lunch I’ve...

Good variety of choices with some dietary variations, set in very relaxing surroundings with pleasant staff, thoroughly recommended.

Have passed Crofton many times but my daughter booked us in yesterday as a birthday Sunday lunch treat. The food was excellent. Those of us who were slightly older had the smaller lunch portion. Still plenty to enjoy. The beef was very tender. The pork...

What a fantastic find, excellent service, quality coffee and cakes. We will definitely visit again. This coffee shop is definitely worth a visit. Lots of choices from coffee/tea and cakes to all day breakfast and hot meals. I would definitely recommend a visit here.

Absolutely an excellent venue. Sunday lunch was fabulous. Venue was spotless, staff were attentive and welcoming. However one member of staff was outstanding and put a smile on our faces. Thank you AJ👍👌🫶

A gem of a place! Visited yesterday for the first time and enjoyed a beautiful Sunday lunch in the most pleasant surroundings. Quality food, friendly staff. We will definitely be returning!

Excellent venue in an old setting. Staff are so friendly and attentive, nothing is too much trouble for them. Sunday Lunch was delicious, and value for money. Highly recommend this place.

Nice place ,pleasant staff ,disappointed that the full menu wasn't available, just Sunday lunch, Paninis and sandwiches. Little expensive also.

We visited today and were greeted warmly by very friendly staff,the place was very clean and the food was delicious,most definitely recommended visiting,we will definitely be back.

Fab food. Went for sunday lunch. Delish. Sticky toffee pud was to die for. Gr8 atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Defo worth a visit. Lovely little gem🙂

Lovely setting and the café is really nicely done out. The coffee and cakes were lovely, though on the pricey side, still I think everywhere has put their prices up in recent times. I have deducted two stars due to the officious and patronising gentleman...

A large family group of us came a few weeks ago for lunch. Plenty of room inside for easy access, quick to organise a high chair. Menu is presented well in a wooden case. A pleasantly varied menu. Very friendly service from knowledgeable staff. Set...

Absolutely delicious food. I had the quiche and my husband had the stuffed chicken breast. He said it was fantastic. Lovely staff and atmosphere. Very attentive

Great brunch, the food was lovely. The staff were great. Brilliant history from Jane on Crofton Hall. Strongly recommend for a visit.

We are staying in the area so we were looking around for somewhere to eat and luckily we found this place. Such a warm welcome when we arrived and then taken to our table. The restaurant area is lovely, spacious and clean and they had...

If you need the 'Full It' for breakfast, this is the place to go. Food, choice, welcome, all brilliant.

We turned up for lunch on a Sunday, at 1pm, without having booked beforehand. It was rather busy, but they said we could have a table, though it might be a bit of a wait as they still had orders to serve. The wait was...

Excellent service, excellent food. Would definitely recommend it for lunch on a Sunday. We had the Sunday roast. Well worth it!

Really nice surroundings and decor, great food and genuinely friendly staff. We went for Sunday lunch lovely roast beef fresh vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. Followed by a cookie dough dessert , Devine!

I've driven past this coffee shop and eatery about ten thousand times without ever visiting, but it was recently recommended to me and my wife. We decided to visit on a whim, and I am so glad that we did as I honestly have to...

We were staying on the caravan site next door and were lucky enough to find this great little coffee shop which serves more than coffee! We ordered cheese and red onion pie served with chips and veg and a delicious cheese sauce, also the Thai...

Visited today for what must be around the 10th time and thought I really need to write a review. The menu here is lovely, really well thought out, and all the dishes we've had have been fantastic - the food is always delicious, fresh and...

Beautiful ambiance in the grounds follow by a friendly family staff in the cafe who supplied beautiful presented food

An excellent restaurant in historical and beautiful well kept surroundings. Off the beaten track but easy to travel to. Tasty food and good service from a knowledgeable waiter who knew the menu inside out and gave advice about each dish . Thank you We'll be...

Went for lunch on Saturday a proper pie with proper filling. Then went back for Sunday lunch. Again good food and a great atmosphere.

Excellent food. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good selection of food, catering for just about everyone.

We had a really tasty Sunday lunch today. We both had the beef, all veg cooked perfectly. The GF Yorkshire pudding was FANTASTIC. I’ve had roast meals all over the country and I usually leave most if not all of the Yorkshire pud. Only sorry...

What an amazing place. We felt welcome from the moment we stepped through the door. Food was delicious, all freshly prepared and excellent quality and quick service. The cakes & desserts just too tempting not to be sampled. We went for lunch and thought it...

Visited for lunch which was very good-quick service, fresh ingredients and nice to sit outside after the recent poor weather. Special thanks to the waitress who brought out a spoonful of jam in a pot to distract a solitary wasp that would not leave us...

We have been driving past this place for a number of years on route to to the Lakes, we have never stopped as its located close to the end/start of our journey. However we decided to call in for breakfast (Sat 29th) and we were...

Went for Sunday lunch with some old school friends.The food was delicious cooked to perfection,staff were on the ball,food piping hot and brought us extra gravy.Was too full that i couldn't eat a dessert however the others did and said was delicious too.We walked round...

Was quite hard to find as sign obscured on the main road, but once there a lovely warm welcome by a gentleman who greeted us at the door. Good choice of food on the menu , including vegetarian and vegan options. Portion sizes were good....

Crofton in #Cumberland known for its cheese farm now hosts a fantastic business/ leisure hub perfect for a wedding venue, mini holiday or entertaining the family: in the setting of the previous #CroftonHall there is now a fantastic cafe with great #vegan options : all...

Delicious Sunday lunch. I had the beef Sunday lunch and my brother had the quorn roast. Both were superb and would gladly go back.

Lovely building in a great setting, you can walk around the estate and fishing lake also. We had vegan pancakes with coffee and tea. Coffee is very nice. We also took home some large vegan fruit scones for later. Excellent service with attentive staff, and...

Great Sunday lunch! Got a table booked at short notice! Friendly staff & a good choice of GF. Couldn’t manage a dessert but they did look delicious! We will definitely return.

Top quality food was absolutely delicious, would highly recommend 😋😋 staff were also fab. It’s in such a lovely setting and we as a family can’t wait to go back.

We popped in for a gift voucher ended up haveing coffee and breakfast, was amazing the food outstanding presented beautiful, from the moment you walk in your met with such a warm friendly welcome felt like home from home very relaxing, with pleasant friendly staff....

Went for coffee and cake. The Lemon and Elderflower cake was delicious and so was the carrot cake. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely going back.

Came here today and decided to have a Chicken and Leek pie off the specials. We came with family who were visiting the area. They had the homemade Steak pies and Cumberland Grill, all said the food was amazing. My pie was to die for...

I visit this establishment often, and have never failed to be surprised at the beautiful surroundings, the welcoming staff, and the quality of the amazing food !! Sunday Roast was no exception !! it was perfect !! flavoursome, and all round one of the best...

Went here with my mum and dad yesterday for lunch absolutely loved it .food was amazing .oh and the coffee ☕️ staff were pleasant and welcoming. And very helpful and accommodating getting my mum who doesnt walk very well now seated to also finding her...

Called in today (Sunday)for a coffee. Arrived early and was told that they didn’t open until lunchtime ( 12 noon) however the coffee machine was on and they would take a coffee/cake order. Great cup of coffee and the Orange cake was fantastic. 😋 Fantastic...

Have been spoiled this week - went for lunch with my partner on Wednesday - the best veggie breakfast I have ever had - repeated again today with one of my friends. As per usual, great food, friendly staff and great service. As Arnie says...

Went today for afternoon tea. Everything was homemade and very tasty. Had to request a couple of boxes to bring home leftovers as was completely full. Will definitely be returning.

Group of 19 visited today wonderful experience excellent meal in restaurant first class service also enjoyed the pottery demonstration, cheese tasting experience and talk and visit to glazed expressions Overall five star day out. Many thanks.

This coffee shop was recommended to us by a friend and it lived upto it's expectations. The food was really good, the breakfast was amazing, there was plenty of it and it was hot. The Cumberland sausage was really nice, it came with a runny...

Crofton Hall lurks unseen between the A595 and A596, a few miles out of Wigton. As we were passing, it provided a convenient location in which to enjoy lunch. And enjoy it we did! I had the enchilada , my partner the quiche salad, and...

I had received nothing but excellent reports about the food at Crofton Hall and was not disappointed on my first visit but what really blew me away was what a stunning, tranquil place this is and the venue is airy, relaxing and immaculate. All the...

One of my favourite places for lunch, with plenty of space to park and a lovely location near the lake for you to walk off the cake calories afterwards! Staff are always friendly and attentive. There is a variety of food to choose from which...

Outstanding! This was our second visit and both times in a big party. The service is fantastic and the food is delicious. the best quality ingredients and clearly homemade by someone who knows what they’re doing. All this in beautiful surroundings. I just wish we...

Came with Family on Sunday 28 May and ate outside being such great weather . The meals excellent and staff accommodating

Fabulous chicken taco bowls & the Sunday special 3 cheese pie followed by gorgeous mint chocolate cheesecake where you could literally taste the mint leaves which we were informed the chef grinds with her pestle & mortar ...went out of their way to accommodate us...

Been to this lovely place on many occasions but never had the Sunday roast so thought we would try it and I can tell you it did not disappoint! Me and my family all had beef and it just melted in your mouth, beautifully presented,...

Came here for the first time after a recommendation from a family friend. Arrived just after they opened for breakfast with friends. It is one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. Freshly cooked, full of flavour, generous portion and good quality products. Guy...

Visited this gem of a place on the recommendation of one of the locals and was not disappointed. The setting is fabulous being part of the estate, a lovely ambience with seating indoors and outside. The varied menu genuinely caters for meat and non meat...

Visited yesterday for lunch with friends. What more can I say other than it was fantastic- food all fresh and perfectly cooked and presented, great menu choice, friendly and very accommodating staff, excellent- will most definitely be back xx

The coffee shop is very local to us so we have been a number of times. The food and service have been great every time we've visited, the milkshakes are amazing!

Food was good but... we ordered 2 breakfasts. One came with an egg well done and another with runny white. Not a problem to ask nicely for it to be flipped we thought but we were TOLD OFF for not asking when ordering! Nowhere on...

AVOID!!! We ordered a kids burger and the amount of black pepper on it was totally unacceptable for a 4 year old had my child in tears when she bit into it as it was very spicy. I paid the full bill and on my...

Fantastic cafe: Excellent coffee, very friendly and attentive staff, delicious cake and lovely surroundings - a hidden gem!

After reading the reviews, we decided on the last day of our holidays to have an afternoon tea, well what can we say apart from the best of the best! The food was amazing lots of treats, the service amazing along with the setting thank...

This is our second visit, this time we brought friends along. We all had lunch, two Sunday roasts and two specials. Great fresh veg, lovely meals. The staff make this place, our server was AJ , a really lovely person, with a great sense of...

Afternoon tea for my daughter's hen afternoon. The food was amazing, beautifully presented , lots of choice and absolutely beautiful. Jane and Alex were very attentive and looked after all our party especially my mam, who has talked for days about what a lovely afternoon...

Best scones I have ever had - cheese with smoked paprika and fruit. Huge and flavoursome. There is a lot of choice on the menu but these were so good we will probably have them again next time we visit

It was me and mams first visit here for food, it was lovely food we had the special Katsu chicken, loved the chicken and breadcrumb on top, all freshly made, well presented and very tasty, then we had biscotti cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding both...

Staying at the neighbouring caravan site and my wife and I decided to visit the cafe next door and we were so glad we did, we both had a fantastic meal, all freshly cooked food with local ingredients, as described by the superb menu and...

I came with family over Easter. First time visitor to Crofton Hall and we had a lovely lunch. We had previously pre-ordered and the food came quickly and was really good. I had the Quiche with salad. The quiche had a lovely flavour. If I...

Highly recommend Crofton Hall Coffee Shop and Eatery if staying locally or passing by. You will be greeted with a smile and the customer service is superb, the food and drinks are made to order and come out looking and tasting excellent! The menu caters...

Recommended to us by friends. Not disappointed Lunch was great. Good food and plenty of it. Pleasant and relaxed atmosphere in cafe Very friendly staff. Good service. Will be back 👍

Just fabulous... gorgeous surroundings, food was divine and clearly all homemade. The staff were friendly and attentive...make sure you visit I'd recommend booking ahead, they very kindly let me eat but unsurprisingly a very busy cafe! Well done all, I'll be back

I have visited this establishment, a couple of times and have never ever been disappointed! Food is amazing, last night we visited for the quiz evening and the whole thing was just fantastic, the food, the staff, the quiz, its self, it was all just...

Great quiz night, pie compare, atmosphere and cake! Thanks you all very much, we’ll be back 👍🏻 and no wooden spoon for us!!

Lovely coffee and scones but at £14.30 for 2 scones, one latte and one Amercano a tad too expensive for us .

Mother’s Day lunch did not disappoint. Everything absolutely delicious and very tasty. Nice glass of complementary fizz for the Mum’s too. Will definitely be returning. Staff friendly and professional too.

Family of 6 booked for Mother’s Day set meal and children’s menu. Very impressed, good service and food was excellent. The Sunday roast beef was amazing! Definitely be back to enjoy the gardens with the nice weather!

Having driven past the Grand Stone entrance arch for the last 20 years I was invited out to lunch. The restaurant / cafe is at the side of real lovely old building with a lake nearby and other buildings including artisan cheese makers. The staff...

Great food good atmosphere and friendly staff and owner. Highly recommend Clean fresh and a great place to relax