Emma's Dell in South Lakeland

I have been coming to Grasmere for over 30 years and this was one of the nicest meals I have eaten here. We shared some sticky gingerbread, a savoury crepe and a breakfast ciabatta all of which I would recommend. The staff were also lovely and very accommodating.

Really good coffee and delicious carrot cake, all served by lovely staff who were really busy, but were still friendly and smiling.

Lovely spot for a breakfast and service with a smile, thank you! I recommend the sausage and egg breakfast roll 😋!

Great Crepes, good portions, friendly people;)

Best toast I've EVER had! EXTRAORDINARY smoothies & milkshakes, me and my daughter loved the Mocha Cake, if I could, I would give this place 10 stars 🤩

Nice and pleasant cafe, nice modern menu. Nice food and great staff.

Best cup of tea in forever. Really yummy cheese scone. Lemon cake... good cake but would prefer more lemon. Nicely served by a very pleasant young woman. An absolute treat. Thank you.

Tasty food, pleasant staff and dog friendly.

Spotlessly clean and lovely, friendly staff. As for the food? My wife and I had the best salads we've ever eaten. The drinks were excellent and the service impeccable. Highly recommended.

Popped in for lunch. Food was great and our waitress was lovely. Would definitely recommend a visit to this fabulous Deli

Lovely coffee, staff are very welcoming. Best carrot cake I’ve ever had. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Go to place for super scones and cream, but I'm having one of their delicious looking savoury crepes next time. The staff are always friendly and helpful, but they excelled themselves this time, finding and saving the bag of gingerbread goodies we'd accidentally left.

Nice breakfast the day we left, friendly dog loving staff, all good. The gallery cafe nearby did not allow dogs inside (sacrilege for Grasmere) and we were not going to sit outside in freezing February, hence we were pleased to find Emma's.

Lovely place for a pit stop whilst in Grasmere. Beautiful cream tea and crepes

Visited Emma’s Dell twice on our recent stay in Grasmere. We enjoyed it so much the first time we went again. Even though it was busy both times we got a table quickly. The menu had a good choice and was not massive ( which is a positive for me). Three of us had a range of options including soup, Welsh rarebit, chicken salad and quiche. All were excellent and came relatively quickly. Everyone was really helpful and attentive and the price extremely reasonable. And carrot cake was fantastic

Disappointing Service was not great…. not the friendliest or the most accommodating. Ushered to a table we didn’t want to sit at. Waited 10 minutes for our order to be taken. At one point I thought we were being blatantly ignored. (A lot of people were being served who came in after us.) Waited another 10 minutes for drinks to come. I ordered a large crepe but was given a small. Came on the recommendation of my sister. But unfortunately wouldn’t bother again or recommend.

Very friendly place to eat and the hot chocolate is to die for. We both had the ham , cheese and tomato crepe which was outstanding , very tasty and quite a large plateful too. Would highly recommended.

We went to Emma’s for the first time because our usual choice was closed. We were greeted by friendly staff. We ordered breakfast ciabattas. The bacon and sausage was of a very high standard and well cooked. Our first choice has now changed to Emma’s.

Our third visit to Emma's Dell. Having two gluten intolerant people in our family, we appreciate the wide variety of gluten free options. The crepes are lovely and extremely filling, they may seem expensive at first glance but the portion size and quality ingredients justify the cost in our opinion. There are many other options on the menu too. Service was excellent.

Our daughter likes this cafe so much that we did a 100 mile round trip for her birthday lunch today. The crepes are huge and a very wide gluten free range of food. Might not be the cheapest cafe but the quality is worth it in our opinion.

After all we’d heard and read on reviews, the food was a little disappointing. The hot choc was amazing though, and the tea very good!

What a lovely cafe! Their Highland fling crepe with poached salmon and scrambled egg is to die for! 😍 Top quality food, lovely friendly staff.

Left before we even sat down. Went to sit at a table away from a large family group. Table needed cleared, but that . one would have thought would not be a problem. Obviously, I was wrong. The young girl asked if we would sit elsewhere. When we said we would like to sit at this table, she rolled her eyes, pulled a face and slammed the menus down. Needless to say, we left. We own a hospitality business ourselves, and I would be horrified to think any of our staff treated customers like this. Mind you, they wouldn't s stay staff members for long either .

This is the second time myself and my grandma have visited. My grandma asked to come back, we shared a huge crepe with cheese, tomato and ham. We had the lovely waitress Victoria serve us. Lovely place to stop for lunch, I’m sure we will return again soon.

Lovely warm welcome and efficient service. Gorgeous lunch and a decent coffee and yummy cake. Highly recommended.

Arrived at the cafe to be told we are full, didn’t even give us the option to wait for a table and even though we said we were happy to wait the staff replied everyone has just got their food at the same time so it will be a long wait more than an hour at least and ushered us out if the door!! Poor service by staff, rude, didn’t want our business! Can appreciate it’s a tourist area and they have a captive audience, nevertheless there was no need for this behaviour! Very disappointing. Instead we enjoyed our lunch and welcoming service,with a smile, at the nearby Freda and Ray cafe.

Lovely little cafe in a scenic village. Easily accessible and plenty of seating. Be prepared for a good meal, we had soup of the day and a savory crepe and the portions were large, nothing to complain at. Would definitely recommend!

One of the best salmon crepe we ever had. We came at around 3.15pm, service was very quick and staff very friendly. Toilet is also very clean.

Pleasant staff, ordered a sandwich but was blown away by the presentation. Bit more than I expected.

Rude staff who can’t keep up with clearing the tables. Don’t recommend.

Found Emma’s Dell while looking for a place to have lunch in Grasemere. Very unique menu, good variety. Food was so delicious and we enjoyed the hot soup and vegetable tagine. The place felt very cosy.

A lovely find, staff were helpful and friendly and food was gorgeous, my husband had the Cumbrian crepe and I certainly had food envy! Will definitely be back.

Terrible customer service! The young girl at the till clearly did not want to be there. She was huffing and puffing at customers! Yes, it was very busy as yesterday, 15th October was a beautiful autumn day but I would think they would be glad of end of season trade! I could not sit down because they were so busy so opted to ask for take away coffee and cake, only to be told by her 'I'm not doing take away'. Really? The local co-op is closed for a refurbishment and they really could capitalise on that if they employed more capable, less miserable staff! Shocking!! Won't return!

We popped in after a morning walk and ordered tea and cakes. There is such a great array of things on offer - particularly gluten free options. The gluten free carrot cake was amazing! Friendly and attentive service too :)

Emma’s Dell in Grasmere had always been a cozy retreat, especially in October when the air turned crisp, though the trees had not yet turned fully yellow, clinging to the last shades of green. After a morning spent exploring the ancient stone circle in Keswick, with a light drizzle settling over the landscape, I stepped into Emma’s Dell, where the hospitality was as warm and quiet as Wordsworth himself might have imagined. The scent of freshly baked goods and brewing coffee filled the air, but it was the Luxury Mint hot chocolate that drew me in. I found a seat by the window, watching the soft rain patter on the streets outside, its rhythm comforting. Shadow, our loyal collie, rested by my feet, his coat still damp from our morning adventure. I cradled the mug of hot chocolate in my hands, the rich warmth seeping into my skin, while the cool mint offered a refreshing contrast. The memories of the past week in Scotland drifted through my thoughts. Iona, with its serene beaches and ancient abbey, had stirred something deep within me. Walking beside Dad along the sacred paths of that mystical island, I had felt an overwhelming sense of peace, as though the ancient stones and the wind carried whispers of something greater, something timeless. Now, back in the heart of the Lake District, with the trees still awaiting their autumn transformation, I felt that same stillness. The quiet beauty of Grasmere, the gentle rain, and the calm atmosphere of Emma’s Dell enveloped me, reminding me that this trip had been more than a holiday—it had been a spiritual renewal. Shadow nudged my leg, and I smiled down at him, thankful for these moments of reflection and the simple, tranquil magic of this October day in Grasmere.

We are two 74 year olds, After quite a climb around the woodland walk at Allen Bank , which was brilliant , very steep in places. We arrived at Emma’s , we were greeted by really friendly staff. I had mushroom soup , excellent , my partner had a crepe which was also delicious but far too big to eat. They kindly gave us a box of and advice on reheating . Really lovely people that always makes a good experience .

I originally didn't want to make a review of this place but after no response from the actual owners I believe I'm well within my right to post this. The staff here are totally and utterly rude! I came in calmly and sat down, no staff made any effort to come over and serve us - as a first time customer I didn't realise I had to go and collect the menus ourselves. After the customer a staff member was talking with actually had to point out I was waiting she approached us almost like she couldn't be bothered to serve me. I politely asked for the menu in which she rolled her eyes and said that I had to get them myself. She then proceeded to walk over to the counter, get them, walk back and practically throw them at me, slamming them onto the table before strutting away. Now I'm sure you can agree that someone with such an appalling and can't be bothered attitude shouldn't be working in a job serving customers. We live locally so it's not like we are tourists to the area - even though that is not an excuse to act like that to what would have been a valued customer!

Lovely little cafe in Grasmere, friendly service done inside or out, generous portions.

Quiche was great served with salad and coleslaw. Beetroot sandwich with hummus and rocket was also great

Quiche was great served with salad and coleslaw. Beetroot sandwich with hummus and rocket was also great

Even on the busiest days this place has a calm and pleasant atmosphere. It's light and airy inside with a cosy verandah for outdoor eating if you prefer. Very attentive and friendly service. Food is delicious, I had creamy chicken and mushrooms with roasted vegetables followed by one of their lovely cakes.

Even on the busiest days this place has a calm and pleasant atmosphere. It's light and airy inside with a cosy verandah for outdoor eating if you prefer. Very attentive and friendly service. Food is delicious, I had creamy chicken and mushrooms with roasted vegetables followed by one of their lovely cakes.

Was busy on Wednesday lunch time. Menu limited but portions good. Friendly staff.

We visited on busy rainy afternoon for a late lunch. I found the menu small and savory pancakes an odd selection but on trying one was pleasantly surprised. Sadly the service really let this business down...just 2 young girls out front, one delightful but the other clearly not wanting to be there. They desperately needed an extra pair of hands from someone with authority or more experience.

I have visited this cafe quite a few times but the last twice have been completely put off by an extremely rude member of staff. Very bad attitude and so obviously in the wrong job. Shame as the food is good - expensive but good. I wouldn't recommend it anymore I am afraid.

We only had soup for lunch but it was excellent quality and plentiful.

Good coffee, and the best Cumberland sausage sandwich ever!! Lots of other choices on the menu - very highly recommended!

Been coming for years, always a must. Staff went above and beyond to accommodate us today whilst they had tech issues. Will always recommend!

Average. Nothing outstanding to make it a must visit.

I had the soup and bread, with a coffee. The coffee and soup were lovely, but the soup only came with a tiny end bit of bread, and not enough for an adult portion. I asked for some more bread and was told I’d need to pay 75p extra, which I then had to ask for it warmed, as the original piece had been warmed. Shame as I wouldn't have expected such a small bit of bread.

We've been here previous years and used to love it but the prices this year are way too high. It's really not worth eating here anymore. No children's menu, not even children's drinks. I don't know whether the owner was on holiday but there seemed to be a number of younger people running it and the service wasn't the greatest. I asked for a specific cake to be cut in half and served on two plates before they brought them to us, one for my wife and one for my four year old. The idea was so that he didn't think he was being conned out of a larger piece of cake which he'd waste (as it was too much) anyway. So they agreed they could do that and brought the wrong cake (mine) sliced in half, which didn't go down too well with my 4 year old. Also only 2 cake forks instead of 3. Some people were being served at their table and they knew we were there but they didn't bother with us either. The coffees weren't that great this time round and the prices were the worst thing about it all. It's such a shame as this was our go to place when in Grasmere, but we won't be visiting again. It's one of the many places that are now trying to fleece all of the tourists, making it so they don't have a choice but to spend more than the worth of what they're selling.

Do you like coffee, do you like all things sugary and with a french pancake twist? Well look no further than Emma's Deli in Grasmere. Perfect flat white and kids choc fudge cake crepe. (Try saying that 10 times in a row!) Prices represent good value for money. Staff very pleasant and considering we visited on a Sunday in the school hols, stuff didn't take long to arrive.

My cheese and ham crepe was lovely, but the wife received a nutella crepe that was a bit too chewy.

Great crepes, which is a welcome differential amongst the tea rooms of Grasmere.

The main - chicken in mushroom sauce, with roast veggies is amazing

Comfortable cafe in the middle of Grasmere, we had lunch, I had the quiche which came with crisps and a large fresh salad, my wife had a ham filled crepe. Food was well presented and excellent quality, large portions, the service was friendly.

Had coffee and half a cream scone. Excellent and value for money. Went back and had lunch which again Excellent and the service on both occasions was very efficient and friendly.

Stopped at this small, clean cafe for lunch. Very friendly young staff. Had a goat cheese and broccoli quiche with salad, huge hot cappuccino and an amazing Bakewell tart ( highly recommended by my server). Service was quick and efficient. Small patio out front to sit at on a nice day, and two very clean washrooms. I was impressed by the three young servers who were not only chatty and charming, but hard workers, cleaning the tables and making sure everyone was served efficiently during the busy lunchtime.

A very good value for money. Large portions of food and very good quality. The homemade cakes are delicious. A must-visit place for a treat in Grasmere.

We were in Grasmere, looking for a tea room, and were slightly put off our usual one by the cake options it had that day. We popped into the deli to see what gluten free offerings they had and, after a walk round the village to look at the other options, decided this was the most tempting. I'm so glad we did! I had the gluten free carrot cake which was the best I've had yet. I'd love the recipe! Soft, moist, flavoursome but not too herby, a flattering layer of frosting but not too much... I couldn't eat the whole piece and ended up taking the rest away in a bag to finish off on our walk! They also had GF raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake, and clearly labelled lunch options. We also had the normal chocolate fudge cake which my husband enjoyed, and two pots of tea. The tea I wasn't so sold on - loose leaf in a filter jug - it wasn't to my personal taste because I was unsure about the brewing time - but the cakes were amazing. The view from the cafe was lovely, the staff were really helpful and friendly but also gave us space, the toilets were spotless and modern. We'll definitely be back on future trips to the Lakes

We popped in here because the gluten free carrot cake looked so good. It was amazing! Lovely views from the cafe, outdoor seating options, delicious cakes, friendly staff.

We stopped for an early lunch. Excellent service, great coffee, beautiful food, and the best gingerbread milkshake out there. A family favourite for us. The kids loved the chocolate fudge cake crepe. Thank you! ☺️

Highly recommend the cheese scones. They are large and super tasty. The hot chocolate is one of the best I've had and the staff were friendly and helpful

Service without a smile. Given the fact that it’s a tourist spot, the ladies serving our lunch couldn’t bring themselves to smile which was a real shame. They looked as if they didn’t want to be there which unfortunately didn’t create a very pleasant dining experience. Therefor we wouldn’t return as there are many other choices in beautiful Grasmere.

Really nice little cafe serving delicious lunches. I had the rarebit with vegetables and it was very yummy. I also had a piece of chocolate cake which was very dry and tasted more of carob than chocolate.

We called in today and sat outside in the glorious sunshine. Walked past loads of times previously but thought we would try it. Initially we were only having a coffee and a cold drink but the food being brought out and the friendly atmosphere changed our plans we decided to stay for lunch. Glad we did as it was lovely - Savoury Cumbrian Crepe and a Savoury Bacon, Brie & Cranberry and a side of herby wedges - absolutely delicious. Dog friendly, people friendly and great food - can’t ask for much more really. Thoroughly recommend and will return.

Staff were very hostile. Especially the man with the short blonde hair and earring. He gave us a dirty look as we weren’t sure whether or not we wanted to enter. After we decided to order he immediately switched and was extremely nice to us. I’m not sure if this was because we were the only brown customers in the store, or just because he was a rude person. We only ordered food just because I needed to use the bathroom and the food was overpriced and underwhelming.

Excellent coffee and cake. Service with a smile

Excellent cake options with good size portions, nice coffee and served by lovely staff.

Great cafe in the centre of Grasmere. Excellent tea, mocha cake was lovely and the hallomi salad was beautifully presented and delicious.

Really good coffee. The Gingerbread at a reasonable price! and very tasty. Friendly service!

This establishment is in the centre of Grasmere, called in for a pot of tea for two and decided to have home made soup with a warm bread roll and butter The soup was perfect and filling the roll and butter gorgeous, the tea was refreshing and served in the traditional way of loose leafs . This cafe was quite popular on our visit , but managed to get a table without fuss Waitress service was excellent, polite and friendly. A extensive menu , a three course meal can be had or just cake , sandwich or drinks. I will call in again and recommend

I had been to a few other cafes in Grassmere but never this one. And I do say it was lovely, a very nice flavoured iced coffee and Bailey's cheesecake, and a white chocolate and raspberry scone that actually tasted good.

Great place for lunch. Food great with a really good selection xx

Great food, great tea and cakes! Very friendly staf. Lovely place to sit down and have lunch or just a cup of tea and a tasty slice of cake😊.

Great service & food. Lovely staff! Thanks!

The absolute hands down best carrot cake I've ever had. Still thinking about it several times a day 3 days later! Moist, beautifully spiced, delicious frosting. A DREAM. (Also gluten free though you wouldn't know it)

Stopped as a party of 5, for bread, coffee and cakes. Lovely cafe, service was quick, lovely tea, the cheese scone was a highlight, YUM 🙂

My family and I went to Emma's Dell on Easter Monday. It was very busy but the staff were totally unflustered. They were great and so was the food.

Came with 3 friends. Personally my food was nice however, my friends food looked sad for the prices and what came on the plates. Very over priced and service could be much better.

quality food recommend the broccoli quiche and raspberry scone , very nice quaint cafe

Great place to eat in Grasmere fantastic coffee can highly recommend

Delicious food! Service was friendly and quick. Highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding with ice cream!

A first for me in Grasmere, great Cumberland Sausage butty. They serve all sorts of loose leaf tea in quirky teapots.

Good choice on the menu and dog friendly. Also has good gluten free options

Lovely place to eat in very pleasant service but was exceptionally busy

Food is varied and lots of choice. We had savoury and sweet in our group. Very full at the end even though it appeared a light bite. Excellent in all respects.

Fantastic food in a lovely modern cafe, with friendly and swift service. Dog friendly. Amazing cakes.

Top notch cafe. Excellent coffee and delicious cakes.

Millionaires Shortbread - good quality and very tasty. Coffee was also nice. Staff very friendly. Nice clean indoor area and dogs very welcome

We've called here for coffee and cake about three times in the last year or so while walking in the Lakes and each time it has been superb with wonderful fresh food. the best Cappuccino and pristine toilets,

Friendly welcome on a very wet day! The vegetable & Lentil soup was delicious a very generous portion. Good coffee and quick service.

Horrible wet weather day in Grasmere and was the 1st cafe we came across that accepted dogs, was empty so probably not a good sign. Cakes and scones looked good but we were after a small lunch. All 4 of us went for the Cumberland sausage ciabatta. When it arrived it was a very small roll with 3 ‘chipolata’ sausages! Disappointed to say the least and not cheap either. Should not advertise on the menu if not what you are serving. Teas were ok and made with loose leaf tea. All in all I wouldn’t recommend as not much of an atmosphere unless you wanted to listen to the 3 young girls working there chattering as nothing else to do.

Excellent spacious cafe, friendly lovely food & coffee. Dog friendly

If you advertise that you serve Artisan coffee then you should really teach your staff how to make it. I ordered a flat white - what arrived was a bitter milky coffee, like a bad latte.

Dont bother visiting if you want good coffee. Lemon cake was doughy. We complained and therefore no charge. On a positive note the sausage sandwich ( brown bread ) was tasty.

Two of us had bowls of soup. Huge and delicious! Came with gorgeous rolls (which tasted fresh baked). Good value. Just what we needed on a cold January day!

Quick food stop after a walk up to Helm Crag. I had the smoked salmon and scrambled egg crepe which was very nice, but quite expensive. However, you can order a child portion of any crepe if you just want something light which is what my friend did.

Lovely food, friendly staff, great service and very clean

Food: 5 out 5 super fresh and tasty Service: 5 out 5 very friendly and with a smile. Atmosphere: 5 out 5: lovely village cafe Great selection of cakes and drinks. The coffee was amazing as wall as our chai latte. Cakes was super tasty! Highly recommended if you are around.