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Nº 16 in 851 in South Lakeland

Nº 6 of 197 Other cuisines in South Lakeland

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We visited originally in the Covid period and had a lovely breakfast sitting outside. We decided to go again when we revisited and the food was fabulous. My wife and I both had the seafood chowder special and we finished with a lime crème brûlée to share. The food was simple and really tasty, the team looking after us were lovely friendly people too. Definitely worth a visit.

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Ian S . 2024-09-15

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Visiting Ulverston for the day we noticed this Cafe had good reviews so decided to give it a try. We waited at the door to be seated as instructed (my Wife, our four year old and our dog), the owner looked at our Son and said “are you going to be good ?”. At this point and against my better judgment we went inside. The Cafe was clean and decor quirky, however the food was quite underwhelming, as it wasn’t expensive we left the majority of it and never complained. When the waitress (I assume the owner) cleared the table we were not asked if everything was ok and within a minute or two we were presented with the bill. Again we didn’t complain and were quite relieved to exit the premises. Of course there’s a place for retro/quirky eateries but not for retro/quirky/unfriendly service/food ! The owner was quite abrasive and seemed quite disinterested in making it a friendly and welcoming environment. I scored it two stars as our dog was given a bowl of water.

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Noggin312 . 2024-08-21

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Absolutely love this place the food is simply to die for, honestly, have been here many times now and its all good. Freshly made from lemonade to the fresh scones its lovely, you wont be disappointed.

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Christine B . 2024-08-18

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Another visit to what is now, our favourite cafe...not only because of the delicious food and excellent coffee, but because we always feel so welcomed and comfortable. Had the jacket potato with chilli filling....beautifully spiced, and followed by apple crumble and cream. Yum! So chuffed to have found this happy place

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Paul S . 2024-07-16

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Made our holiday! Lovely interesting good value food. Great friendly service and such a quirky atmosphere. Recommend the apple, coconut and prune crumble.

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DIANE T . 2024-06-15

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We've just sited our caravan on a seasonal pitch near Ulverston and pop in for bits and bobs. We found this gorgeous cafe this weekend and we were blown away by the lovely Jane and Sam and their wee cafe. We only had a snack this time.... freshly poached salmon in a lemon mayonnaise and a tuna sandwich. It was delicious. Quirky cafe with a great atmosphere, friendly and funny hosts and, amazing food. This has become our weekly go to place on our weekend excursions....please visit and treat yourself! (I won't mention Sam's jokes....but will mention Jane's lovely smile. As you can most probably tell, we loved it. Paul and Scott

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Paul S . 2024-05-18

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What a fantastic discovery. Definitely not your average cafe. Lovely food served by a charming couple in a very different setting. Definitely one to try if you are around Ulverston. We would definitely love to go again.

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Dave H . 2024-04-23

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Wonderful cafe. The soup was delicious so was the bread pudding. Everyone was chatting to each other. Such a happy place. We came away smiling and can’t wait for the next visit.

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Di T . 2024-04-09

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Had lunch here for first time and we were very impressed. Quirky decor, friendly staff and the food and coffees were fantastic. We had the rarebit and triple decker club sandwich - don’t order the latter unless you are hungry as it stacked high with filling. Will definitely return.

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Borderbloke . 2024-03-09

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This must be the most interesting place I have ever been for a cup of coffee. Very quirky and it felt like I was sitting in someone's front parlour ! Staff welcoming and even sung Happy Birthday to me. The food looked delicious and home cooked I would definitely recommend a visit!

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nickodp . 2024-03-03

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What a super little cafe. Lovely food made with care. Interesting menu options as well as old favourites. Quirky design which I liked as well.

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SarahW539 . 2024-03-01

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I must have walked past this little place so many times and actually hadn’t realised it was a cafe! A wonderful and unique eatery where everything around you is available to buy! The true star of the show is the food. The fish chowder is delicious, as was the apple crumble. I can’t wait to go back and try some more of the dishes from the menu. Friendly service and delicious fresh food.

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happyholidays2008Uk . 2024-02-17

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I have to be honest I was a little put off by the limited menu but how wrong I was. This dog friendly cafe is eclectic and utterly, most definitely welcoming. The food is all freshly prepared by Sam and Jane is friendly and helpful at front of house. You can't help but look around at all the old memorabilia that is the decor, most of which is for sale! The specials boards contain delights that are not always found in chain cafes that is for sure. Hearty homemade soups and wonderful puds. I didn't try their homemade lemonade or limeade but I did hear others complimenting it. All I can say is you should not visit Ulverston and now pop in and try their food and drinks. I even left with a couple of wooden brushes that were on sale.

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Janet B . 2024-02-03

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An absolutely wonderful wholesome lunch - Perfect portion size & so tasty & fresh ! We really really enjoyed & wish we lived closer as would be in all the time ! Owners were so friendly and made us feel very welcome - thanks ever so much ! * Rarebit & club sandwich are 👌🏽

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misskate1985 . 2024-01-06

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Had another brilliant visit to this lovely cafe. Jane and Sam run a wonderful little cafe that’s also full of lovely surprises like a little treasure emporium. I also bought a Winnie the Pooh scarf as well as coffees and fruit loaf. Where else can you do that!!! Full of interesting bits and bobs. Good puddings board and drinks menu. Will always go here on any Ulverston visit!

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Markaz . 2023-12-21

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We came across Fourpence Cafe by chance when visiting Ulverston. What a discovery! We enjoyed Sam's Seafood Chowder served with a lovely fresh generous warm bread roll. The soup was superb and a meal in itself and would not have been out of place in a Michelin starred restaurant. We were warmly welcomed by Sam, immaculate in his chef's whites who had strayed into the cafe from the kitchen just as we arrived. Our coffee was offered with hot milk and was delicious. There was a stream of customers entering the cafe who were obviously regulars and greeted by Jane. The array of curios, hats, hatboxes and memorabilia crammed around the walls of the cafe and available to purchase was fascinating and contributed to an unforgettable visit. We will be back!

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Deburghbird . 2023-11-16

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We have just had breakfast at this super cute and quirky cafe and we will definitely be back! My husband had the full English which he said was cooked perfectly, using very good quality ingredients. I had the baked eggs Provençal style which were absolutely delicious - two eggs in a gorgeous herby tomato sauce and baked in the oven, served with fresh warm brown bread and butter. So tasty. All washed down with a pot of tea for two. Lovely friendly service and so much to see and for sale, including the table and chairs we sat at! Dog friendly too and provided a bowl of water for our little dog. We’re only visiting Ulverston for the day but will make a beeline for this cafe if we return!

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Sunshine32795361375 . 2023-11-04

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Wonderful little cafe and collectibles shop. Like going back to a more elegant friendly time. Jane and Sam are lovely hosts who really care about what they do. We rediscovered them today after more than ten years. We used to go regularly to their place over near Carnforth which was the Hat Trick Cafe. It was a delight to see them again and enjoy tea and coffee with home made scones and fruitloaf snacks. The cafe is quirky, but really interesting, and we met some of their regular customers who were charming and very friendly. If you love something different that takes you back to the days when dining was a treat to be savoured, then THIS is the place to be. My wife and I will be back again soon. Ulverston has some quality attractions including the Laurel and Hardy Museum and much more as well. The whole area is a smashing day out. Dont miss animal park too.

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Wiseoldman . 2023-08-16

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We called into this lovely little cafe for a quick lunch with our boys. The cafe is really quirky inside and run by a lovely couple who made us feel very welcome. I had a jacket potato with tuna and cucumber, it was really delicious. The boys fancied hot chocolates and a pudding each which they really enjoyed. Hubby had a chocolate crème brûlée. He really enjoyed this. A really unusual little place serving lovely, fresh food.

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Parrottsontour . 2023-05-02

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Just called in as the presentation from outside caught our attention. The menu looked promising and as we learned, the quality of the food was superb! DELICIOUS chowder, tomato soup and apple banana and date crumble. Lovely inside and a friendly couple who run it. I very highly recommend the cafe. Closing temporarily for around a month, but head there when Jane and Sam reopen!

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CAB47 . 2023-02-22

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We happened upon this cafe by chance and I was enchanted by all the brushes hanging in the window. We went in and were transported to a different time. The table was laid for us with a fresh, white tablecloth and although we were only visiting for tea and cake it was superb. We loved all the goods that were displayed and for sale. Everything was at such reasonable prices and the owners Jane and Sam were so welcoming. We will return I'm sure.

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ruthpY3827TV . 2023-02-17

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Lovely place, very friendly atmosphere, rarebit was excellent and the owner/staff were fab! We'll be back!

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L4142HYmiked . 2023-01-16

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No hot food other than soup at 245pm. Went to cafe minutes away that offered lovely coffee and hot food until 4pm. This was Britain back in time closing before the time has started. Tired feel to the place and owners come first not the...

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1812chris . 2023-01-08

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We stumbled across this cafe after a visit to the Laurel and Hardy museum. There are only a few tables in what is also a small antique shop ( that also seems to have a large stock of bottle and other random brushes). Dog friendly...

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swiftymum . 2022-10-20

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Called in with friends for a coffee and a bite to eat. I had the smoked fish chowder which was really good; everyone enjoyed the food and the coffee. The place itself is amazing, you could spend hours looking around all of the items they...

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mmaher220856 . 2022-10-12

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Called ion to this what I thought was an antiques , curiosity shop and how please we were. Welcomed by Sam at the door, shown to our table, given menu’s as per usual, when going into a cafe/restaurant. Chose the Smoked Fish Chowder. Mmm wow...

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keithpJ613ZA . 2022-09-15

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Visited the cafe 4 times during my stay at Ulverston. Owners are still as crazy as ever and entertain the customers with their lively rapport. Tried the fish chowder and was not disappointed. Served with delicious brown roll. A meal in itself. Followed by warm...

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tosh999 . 2022-08-31

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delicious, homemade food, Rarebit was delightful and the puddings, just amazing our new favourite!!!

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joannehillman . 2022-08-31

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We come here quite often, not often enough due to the great choice locally. Imagine drinking coffee in an antique shop. We spend our time looking around, drinking excellent coffee, occasionally brilliant food. I don't think I've ever seen anyone have the time to be...

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andreass628 . 2022-08-28

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Very friendly, locals and owners, lovely warm milk drink with cinnamon and hazelnut, and their own own take on Welsh rabbit has lovely glad we shared.

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936gillj . 2022-08-23

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What an absolute Gem of a find. Four pence Cafe was a mind lower, from its wuerky unique style, to the fabulous owners and what can I say about the food. Never had home made soup as tasty, even my own. Will defo be paying...

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Bernie H . 2022-07-31

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What an amazing little cafe, so many wonderful curios to see whilst we were eating a very tasty well presented lunch. A very warm and friendly welcome .

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L36ZRjackieg . 2022-06-27

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This is a very quirky cafe. The owners who run it are lovely. It is a mix of an antiques, curios and cafe. The desert, tea and Turkish drink were all gorgeous. We will be visiting again.

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LucyDoll . 2022-06-15

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Absolutely love this place. My wife has had a dream of opening a cafe that doubled as an antiques shop where everything was for sale and here we found that exact model in a lovely little town in the Lake District. The first time we...

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Bigbravedave79 . 2022-05-05

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Lovely friendly cafe, fantastic scone with cream & homemade jam, lovely toasted fruit bread, washed down with good breakfast tea! The place is a mad vintage trinket filled building where you can also buy bottle brushes... I know! Worth the visit..

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Walkerofhills . 2022-04-20

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After being charmed by the lovely couple that owned the place and enjoying the quirkyness of the shop, we left with a very bitter disappointment. I felt like we were overcharged - for two bacon and sausage sandwiches and a pot of tea £16.40...... I...

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DaveyNorthUK . 2021-12-06

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A great find for a fairly early morning coffee and cake. We were very glad that the rest of Ulverston appeared to be shut.Very friendly service. An excellent coffee with toasted fruit loaf (recommended) for two, and all for under £10. (When we visited, the minimum order value for card payment was £10).Eclectic surroundings, with antiques and bric-a-brac crammed into every inch. Beware of the cuckoo clocks. Most of the furniture was for sale, but we were reassured to learn that nobody was going to buy the chairs out from under us.For those transiting from the bus or the railway station to the start of the Cumbria Way, this is directly on your route and makes for a great start to the walk.

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Trail19654912767 . 2021-10-05

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Our first visit for over a year …. Great to have a warming hearty soup for lunch. I had a spicy sausage & bean whilst mr partner had the soup the cafe is famous for : smoked fish chowder. Both very good. Rounded off with excellent coffee & a pud …. Nutty bread pudding & cream. £25 the lot. Very good friendly service. Most tables are for 2 as the Management are being very CoV careful ….. if you need a table for 3 or 4 it’s best to book.

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G418WQkayw . 2021-10-02

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Just moved to Ulverston and thought we'd give it a try. Excellent and friendly service and the food and beverage were equally pleasing. Will definitely make a second visit.

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Ken H . 2021-09-27

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This place looks unusual from the outside, lots of pot brushes and feather dusters and inside is like a wonder emporium, full of old memorabilia and old clocks. We had an English breakfast and a vegetarian one. It was really tasty.

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itsthewalkers . 2021-09-25

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This is a charming cafe, full of things! The management work very hard and are welcoming and friendly. We had a delicious freshly made lunch followed by and equally delicious pud. I would definitely recommend this cute cafe

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Y415EKclarew . 2021-09-23

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Great place. Visited 3 times in my stay at Ulverston. Quirky surroundings. Owners Sam and Jane have terrific sense of humour. It was like being in the middle of Laurel and Hardy film. Highly recommended.

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Bryn W . 2021-09-12

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Having been recommended by a friend and read the reviews we passed through Ulverston on Market Saturday. Lots of fun. Arrived at the Four Pence; A table for 4 and 2 for 2 were empty. We were in luck. When asked if it was a table for 4 we said “there are 6 of us”. (4 adults and two teenagers).“We don’t do 6.” Was the curt response.“We’re happy to sit separately?” I replied.[Just to fill in the imagery: I’m stood there with my walking stick and sunflower lanyard, clearly disabled. My wife and two children.]The response was bemusing. “Oh, okay.” it was dower and disgruntled reply. It came across rude.Sometimes people can just be having a moment, I come from a background of customer service and have worked in restaurants. Why make potential customers think twice about whether to come in? Maybe they are doing well for themselves and can pick and choose customers. This certainly isn’t most people’s experience here. In a post-lockdown scenario there are plenty of mitigating factors.However, we were about to sit and have lunch, 6 covers. There were two other tables with customers and there is no hustle and bustle. It’s pretty chill. But it was my mum’s 80th. It hadn’t started well and my gut said move on. We decided against it, fearful the experience would go further down hill. I said, “we’ve decided against it because your response felt rude.”Here is an easy opportunity to rectify any misunderstanding . . . Perhaps a “sorry” and we can hit reset?The hostess continues to insist they don’t seat sixes.I replied that we would’ve been happy to sit apart. They would get the same money.The male host then came to engage. (I don’t appreciate someone stepping into my space and squaring up against me. He clearly wasn’t there to hearing us and just in case I don’t understand they don’t have table for 6, he repeats that point. I simply reiterated. “We had been happy to sit as a two and a four on separate tables, that was already resolved. But I’m letting you know that the reason we’re leaving is that you’re coming across rudely.”I didn’t add aggressive. But his arrival and proximity was poorly considered. We left. That was our experience.

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Abssalom . 2021-09-11

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All home cooked dishes. The fish chowder was excellent, as was all our food choices. The service was attentive and the setting was quaint. Would definitely return.

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JARYED . 2021-08-23

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Quirky cafe with good food. Sandwich was good, chowder was also good. Fair pricing. No sides to go with the sandwich, which would’ve been nice but the quality was great.

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michaelrL5297UN . 2021-08-21

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Fish chowder was awesome. Bread & butter pudding unmatchable! Great ambience. Lovely warm friendly owners. Highly recommend.

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J C . 2021-08-15

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What a little Gem of a place !! The staff were so friendly and gave an outstanding service. The food was amazing and you must try their homemade Scones and tasty hot chocolate !! Would highly recommend and would definitely visit again !!

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deborah186337 . 2021-07-28

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This was a wonderful experience!!!! The owner and staff authentic. We felt accepted and welcome. Don’t make the mistake of not visiting and eating one of their tasty puddings!!!!! Really Happy !!!!

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Nomad67075744699 . 2021-07-26

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One of the best cafes that I have ever been to! A welcoming cafe with amazing food and drinks. I ordered the apple crumble and it was lovely and tasty. The owner and the servers were welcoming. This is a must visit :)

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lovetravelling017 . 2021-07-26

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Wonderful cafe, very tasty cakes and coffee, friendly owners, we felt really welcome, so were the dogs. Go and visit if you in an area.

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LoveTravel803335 . 2021-07-26

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Great quirky place, very nice and friendly owners. Tasty scones with delicious jam which we ended up buying. Highly recommended if you are in the area

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Travellover10101010 . 2021-07-26

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We dropped in for lunch whilst in Ulverston stocking up with Creamy Lancashire cheese from Blackledges (Ulverston Market) and honey from Appleseeds Health Store..... though there are many interesting little shops in Ulverston. We both had Smoked Fish Chowder, which was light and creamy, and very tasty.... and served with a hot roll and butter. The coffee was excellent, and we finished off with apple crumble. The owners are very welcoming and attentive, there is no rush and it is very relaxed....... and the food is very good value.

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MrRichard59 . 2021-07-25

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Wow what an unusual place ! Part antique shop part olde worlde tearoom.Lovely tea and scones (warm but not microwave warm), there was 3 of us and all given different flavours of jam in individual pots.Only slight disappointment was the squirty cream and not the clotted as in Samburn93 review and picture.

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Suendave123 . 2021-07-10

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Quirky & unique little find. Lovely to find somewhere that does simple food really well. Taste was so good & the lemonade. The best I’ve tasted. Next time I’m in the lakes will be making a point of re visiting.

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ZLBirchy1979 . 2021-06-26

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Quirky, weird, creepy place with all the clocks ticking and being surrounded by antiques. The scones and lemonade were absolutely amazing though, and very reasonably priced

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samburn93 . 2021-06-12

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Had breakfast here before our long journey home and enjoyed it very much. The marmalade was lovely and we my husband enjoyed the cooked breakfast and did not leave a bit. Felt safe and everything was clean and tidy. Was lovely looking at the various items on sale. Would defiantly return

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y0rkshirechris . 2021-06-10

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Stopped here on the way home and had lovely sandwiches and refreshing limeade and lemonade. Highly recommend!

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catherinefE3808ZW . 2021-06-06

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Fish Chowder fue increíble, personalmente me encantó la sopa de salchicha y morcilla.El club sándwich y la papa al horno con chile (el chile del que me hubiera comido un plato solo) fueron amados por mis hijos y ni siquiera mencionaremos el pastel de chocolate caliente.Gran bienvenida y conversación con los propietarios. ¡Recomiendo encarecidamente venir aquí y volveremos! !

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JohnL406 . 2020-10-12

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Enjoyed a coffee on a wet day in Ulverston. Really quirky place - part antique shop and part cafe/restaurant . Well worth a visit.

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Bluesboy52 . 2020-10-05

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Great Tea Shop. Small but well organised. Very safe and clean for Covid rules. Excellent hearty home made meals. Chowder was delicious. Served very well by Jane. Lovely experience.

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MrsJolly . 2020-10-01

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Food,fabulous Service, fabulous Ambiance, fabulous Homemade cakes,scones, jam etc.The best sandwiches ever, and the best smoked fish chowder you'll ever taste. Great attention to detail. Just FABULOUS.

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Relionme . 2020-09-21

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Visitamos este lugar muy peculiar para nuestro último día en Ulverston para desayunar. Es muy pequeño, pero como llegamos poco después de abrir a las 10 am, logramos conseguir una mesa. El personal era muy acogedor, pero tuvimos que esperar mucho tiempo para nuestros baps de desayuno. Normalmente no es un problema, pero teníamos un largo viaje por delante. Creo que es más un lugar para tomar té y pasteles que para desayunar y es una lástima que no podamos disfrutar de otra visita allí. Toda la habitación está rodeada de todos los artículos que puedes comprar y hacen sus propias mermeladas, etc. En general, es un lugar encantador, aunque un poco estrecho en estos tiempos covid.

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1stdancer . 2020-09-09

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A very unique, antique café but with delicious homemade food. Had a delicious scone and homemade lemonade. A couple who run it and do a great job.

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sirs . 2020-09-02

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Stopped for a late afternoon cup of tea & slice of cake. Lovely friendly service from both Jane & Sam. The antique shop is an Aladdin cave & fantastic to guess what some of the items were

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Dalliemum . 2020-08-30

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A most quirky cafe / antique shop where we stopped for tea and a scone on a miserable wet day. Homemade scone and homemade jam were very nice. The people running the cafe are very friendly. Shame it was too early for lunch really.

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Hepatacyte . 2020-08-25

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We had lunch in this delightful little cafe. Jane and Sam could not have been friendlier. This is a quirky little establishment. As well as food they have lots of paraphernalia and antiques on display for sale. Great little place. Will definetly return

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Duncan M . 2020-08-22

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Pretty antique shop-come-cafe with lovely food. Very good attention to hygiene. The chowder is a must and the sandwiches are beautiful. Also good for tea and cake.

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walshfm . 2020-08-22

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Great atmosphere with even better coffee, whilst we did not try any food the platefuls that we saw seemed very good value and were being enjoyed. The staff were very helpful and attentive

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welovebridge . 2020-08-21

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Stopped here for lunch last Saturday. Had the signature dish of smoked fish chowder with chunks of bread - can highly recommend as this was lovely. A really interesting cafe with a warm welcome and excellent food. We will visit again.

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Helen C . 2020-08-11

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Another FINE visit with especially tasty and unique food! We were welcomed as always and the cafe was reorganised well to fulfil the COVID19 requirements. Great atmosphere, great food! DEE (DEE Diana Cosford) & Terry Hubble & Poppy (dog-friendly cafe) who was SO relaxed she drank her water just where she was when she awoke to see it beside her! xx

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DeeDianaCosford . 2020-07-27

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We visited Ulverston for a couple of days and ate at Fourpence Cafe twice. The food is excellent, all prepared on the premises by Sam. The seafood chowder was so good that my partner had it two days running. The smoked salmon sandwich with taramasalata, chive and caper mayo was great. Excellent service from Jane made us feel very welcome. We came away feeling very content and with some of their homemade damson jam.

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timbobbins . 2020-07-24

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This is a really lovely old fashioned cafe serving great food and coffee, so glad we chose it. The fish chowder seemed to be a speciality and was really delicious, the club sandwich was really good too, it was huge. The owners were lovely and we would definitely recommend this to other customers.

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RedWineee . 2020-07-06

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This has to be my favourite cafe I have ever been in its home made cakes are amazing and the homemade lemonade is fabulous and the cafe is full of vintage things love love love it

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Tigerprint . 2020-03-22

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Called in for a coffee and ended up with cake as well. Best coffee in Ulverston and kept hot right until the lady drop. The Victoria Sponge with jam and cream was so light and the fruit and orange scone with plum jam and cream was fantastic. This is our go to place from now on. Thanks Sam and Jane.

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BirthdayBoy2013 . 2020-03-14

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Eclectic little cafe, really friendly service and delicious lunch. The soup and the rarebit were both lovely and the homemade limeade mouthwatering. Highly recommended.

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Iain L . 2020-03-02

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We visited for lunch this week, expecting the “usual” cafe fare in a quirky environment.....not so ! The menu was just that bit different, they offered 3 choices of soup (my husband had the fish chowder - best he’s ever had) and I had baked sweet potato with chilli beef. Totally delicious and proper homemade food. We will definitely be back next time we’re in Ulverston

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salc388 . 2020-02-06

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Visité hoy tenía una excelente sopa de pescado ahumado y una gran porción de pan rústico y fresco. , seguido de un bollo de mermelada y crema igualmente delicioso.Jane y Sam son personajes maravillosos y anfitriones encantadores. Los alrededores son extravagantes y están en su mayoría a la venta.Una visita obligada si estás en Ulverston.

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Meesterduck . 2020-01-16

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Pequeño café fabuloso que vendía todo tipo de partes interesantes, era como retroceder en el tiempo.El servicio fue encantador por parte de Jane y Sam, fueron atentos y nos hicieron reír.La limonada y la lima casera son imprescindibles, ¡podría beberlo todo el día!La comida era excelente y deliciosa, tuve un plato encantador de sopa de pescado ahumado y mi compañero tenía un sándwich de mayonesa de huevo, ambos eran abundantes y muy bien recibidos. 'Puddin' fue divino. Puedo recomendar el crumble de manzana, damson y coco y estaba bastante celoso de la crema de café de mis socios. Luego terminamos nuestro almuerzo con un espresso perfecto, probablemente el único que ha estado caliente en el noroeste. !Este puede ser nuestro nuevo café favorito para visitar, muchas gracias por su hospitalidad. Esperamos nuestra próxima visita.Feliz Navidad, Debbie y Richard.

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Duckie1984 . 2019-12-09

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We visited here today and wasn’t disappointed we had fish chowder and chunky chicken and veg soup best ever lovely don’t miss out go and visit

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123julie1232015 . 2019-12-06

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This place is a must go to. The owners are great, The food is superb, and the surroundings are just lovely. Pass all the others and go there. Trust me I live in Portugal, but will be back.!! Keep it up.

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Nigel D . 2019-11-15

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Me encanta visitar este pequeño café cuando estoy de visita. La sopa de pescado es una de las razones por las que llamo, seguida de una limonada recién hecha. Pequeño lugar peculiar lleno de sonrisas. Es un lugar pequeño y pequeño, y a veces no puedo conseguir una mesa, pero definitivamente vale la pena visitarlo si estás paseando por Ulverston. ?

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Quest66059391552 . 2019-11-08

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We stopped here for a light lunch and were not disappointed. The fish chowder was lovely as was the lime squash - just the right combination of sweet and tart followed by sweet toffee pudding! The owners were very friendly and the cafe has more than food to eat as it is also a shop containing a miscellany of haberdashery, clocks and hats for sale and for interest. A great place to visit and highly recommended.

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Richard J . 2019-09-16

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Really unique, full of character and serves the best fresh lemonade that I have ever tasted!! Well worth a trip just for that!

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natashal27 . 2019-08-09

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We visited fourpence cafe because it was dog friendly. Needs to advertise this better. Anyway, the soup was fabulous as was the famous fresh lemonade and the welcome from Jane and Sam was so friendly and attentive. Next time we are in Ulverston we will be back

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forrestGlasgow . 2019-06-24

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I was a little hesitant to walk through the door as there was an unfamiliar smell and wasn't sure if it was good or bad.

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sammyboysailor . 2019-06-13

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Possibly one of the most quirky places we have visited and certainly not a typical cafe but you will not be bored with all the unusual items available to peruse and buy. The food was absolutely out of this world with one of the nicest beef chilli dishes and Fish Chowders we have ever tasted. I wouldn't hesitate to come back and from listening to other customers it appears that the cafe has a lot of regulars. They don't serve Coca Cola but they make their own lemonade & Limeade and it's very refreshing.

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Clare L . 2019-06-09

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Estamos de vuelta en el Reino Unido y hoy tuvimos un magnífico BRUNCH en Fourpence Cafe después de un paseo por The Hode, Ulverston. La comida era atractiva pero también especialmente sabrosa. Patatas perfectas con queso sabroso, mezcla de champiñones y lentejas y espárragos tiernos marinados de manera inusual pero perfecta (y creo que puede haber sido una cantidad delicada de los anís estrellados que también venden). Brillante.

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DeeDianaCosford . 2019-05-26

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Sorry but okay food with dining room full of strange clutter & a dirty tablecloth on our table to eat off. Definitely a unique quirky experience, but really shouldn’t be the top rated cafe/ restaurant in Ulverston.

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JeremyH738 . 2019-05-26

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Paramos a almorzar después de un paseo por el Hode. Un entorno ecléctico con mucho que ver, las mesas se armaron rápidamente para 6 de nosotros. Una buena variedad de opciones, todas más interesantes que su café promedio. Comí un sándwich de salmón fresco de las especialidades con mayonesa de limón, probablemente el sándwich más sabroso que he probado en mi vida. Muy bien presentado, muy fresco y había un montón de té. Tendremos que volver a probar los pudines.

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RebeccaS5985 . 2019-05-19

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Este pequeño café es una delicia, nos encantó mirar a través de todas las curiosidades allí, fue como ser transportado de regreso a la casa de nuestro abuelo.

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Chris W . 2019-05-16

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This little café is there to be appreciated. Full of trinkets and goods, your eyes wander to the hats and clocks that adorn the walls (as well as some items for sale). But take some time to savour the food on offer and try to resist a cake to follow!! I had the raebit with a veggie topping and wished I had more time for that cake but had to dash. Must leave more time for cake next time. And a gorgeous homemade lemonade too

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JohnEdwinI . 2019-04-21

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La comida es genial. Servido con una alegre acogida. La comida es fresca, sabrosa y casera. Intento cosas diferentes cuando vengo aquí y todos son el negocio. Los propietarios son fabulosos y me encanta venir aquí cada vez que vuelvo a casa. El ingenioso servicio de reparaciones con los clientes y el personal se suma a la experiencia. No te pierdas.

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Plusfours50 . 2019-04-11

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Me encanta el Café Fourpence, he estado allí dos veces esta semana, Chowder estaba en los especiales, no es de extrañar, fue muy especial, una palabra para eso, ¡DELICIOSO! Habia horneado batata con huevo mayonesa al dia siguiente, de nuevo estaba delicioso! El ambiente era brillante, muy amigable, se hizo sentir como un local. Definitivamente recomendaría este café para cualquier momento del día. Volveré la próxima vez que esté en casa.

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Lizzyfrase . 2019-04-11

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Die Liebe zum Detail zeichnet Fourpence Café aus. Wunderbare Speisen, gute Getränke. Und eine einzigartige Atmosphäre. Die 2 Besitzer sind kreativ, sehr gute Gastgeber und man fühlt sich hier einfach wohl. Jedes Mal aufs Neue.

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5hd9 . 2019-03-21

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After reading previous trip advisor reviews we deliberately set out to find this gorgeous cafe/curiosity shop. We were not disappointed. The food was excellent,freshly cooked and using fresh ingredients. The owners were equally friendly and informative. Well worth a visit.

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. 2019-03-04

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I had a delicious freshly made sandwich and a lovely cup of tea.

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. 2019-03-03

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This eclectic cafe is worth every penny. Delightful surroundings and tasty food at reasonable prices. The owners make you feel extremely welcome and offer a relaxing atmosphere. One to visit in Ulverston.

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. 2019-02-12

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I visited this cafe off a recommendation from a friend. I had never been but she told me great things about it. I visited during the busy Dickensian weekend and I wanted somewhere for a quick cup of tea. Although the cafe was busy, the lady in charge found room for us. It is quaint and quirky and well worth a visit. I could spend hours looking at all the photos on the wall and artefacts that give this cafe its charm. A hidden gem!!

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. 2019-02-11

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Consistently high quality and tasty food served by lovely people! Don’t be put off by the quirky decor, this place is a delight. We’ve been frequenting Fourpence Cafe and its predecessor the Hat Trick Cafe for more than ten years and if anything, the food just gets better and better. Never been disappointed. Try the homemade lemonade (or limeade), the chowder and the fruit crumble desert.

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. 2019-01-15

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Freshly prepared colourful and tasty meal with surrounding, ever-changing "curiosities" and produce for sale.

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. 2019-01-13

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