Grange Cafe in Allerdale

This cafe is in a great position for walkers and cyclist exploring the Borrowdale valley and it's useful it if you want a quick coffee. We had coffee and cake which was ok without being excellent. But beware, the owners/staff have a very unaccomodating almost mercenary attitude to visitors to the cafe. Lots of smiles, but you can't use the loo or get some tap water for your water bottle unless you've bought something (expensive). My husband summed it up; "You can just hear Basil Fawlty saying "yes, well, that's cost me hasn't it!"". Also they don't allow dogs and any dog owner will tell you what that suggests. Sorry, some staff training is needed - Manuel has obviosuly left.

I had a wonderful cream tea at Grange Cafe ! The staff are so helpful.....I left my quality umbrella behind..but I return a couple of days later and it was safely stored there for me !

This is a popular walkers cafe in Grange serving light lunches and cakes. Nice food, good value for money. Home baking. Busy inside and out.

We got the launch from Keswick to Lodore and walked round to the pretty village of Grange for breakfast at the Cafe before walking back to town along the lakeside. It was a beautiful morning and we sat outside. We received a warm welcome and good service. The coffee was lovely and we had a great breakfast. Will happily return.

Stopped off here during our walk from Seatoller, a lovely little cafe with friendly staff. Ordered two coffees and cakes and they were promptly brought to our table outside. The coffee and cakes are lovely, I highly recommend the scones with raspberry jam it was delicious!

What a beautiful tea room! The food is so fresh and great sized portions. Staff very friendly. Stunning place to eat. The ginger cake with maple syrup was AMAZING!! Going again before we go home!!!

Shocking treatment of the disabled. A group of 16 of us arrived at the cafe. One in our party suffers from Chrons disease, and has an NHS Can't Wait card, describing his symptoms and his need to make urgent use of the toilet facilities when the symptoms flare up. This has never been a problem in any other establishment, apart from here. Upon our arrival he needed to make use of the facilities. He was refused. Aside from the discomfort, the embarrassment this caused was shocking. The rest of the group had been considering getting food and drinks here, as you can imagine this attitude made us think again. An opportunity missed. A real shame as every other time he has had to use the card people have been more than accommodating. Letting the side down. I'm sure the foods lovely.

The parents and I, and my entire family, have ate here every time we're visiting the Lake District for 40 years. Anytime we're on a trip for a week, and walk through The Grange, we pop in. Nice food. Not badly priced. Delicious ice cream too. It can be a bit busy at times, but not always. But note.. you can have bad signal on our phone and I don't believe any wireless is available from the cafe.

A real gem. Handy for walkers and cyclists in Borrowdale. We always call for coffee or lunch and always enjoy the food, drink and cheerful service.

We stumbled across this on our walk and we were so glad we stopped. The food was fantastic, the service welcoming. Only downside is dogs were not allowed un so you do have to sit outside, although there is a covered area with a small heater

We visit this cafe every year either for tea coffee and cake or for lunch . The food is excellent and everyone is very friendly and helpful. There is seating inside and outside with some seating being under a shelter ( great for all weathers)

My wife and I were staying in Grange and were regular visitors if we didn't travel too far. The staff were fantastic. Service was quick and quality of food was good at a reasonable price. It was busy at all times of day. We would highly recommend the cakes.

Excellent stop for a very satisfying lunch. Very friendly. Food freshly prepared and of high quality. Always stop here for refreshments, even during winter. Generous helpings and very reasonably priced.

Called in intending to have a coffee and cake then a leisurely stroll along the river, but my husband (74) needed to use the facilities and found to his dismay that the local toilets needed certain coins and he only had £1 coins! Asked at the cafe if they could change his £1 coin to be told no, they were not allowed. Could have shown a bit of compassion for an elderly man in discomfort.

Good choice of cakes, nice coffee and tea. As many seats outside as in, so must get very busy when it's raining. Not too crowded when we visited so we had a good chat with the staff and the folk on the next door table. As someone else said, a good pit stop.

Stopped today for coffee and what was an excellent bacon and egg butty on a fresh and tasty sourdough bun. Service was efficient, polite and friendly and the coffee and food was just right. A perfect place to eat and have a break whilst exploring Borrowdale.

We called three times on walks in Borrowdale. Convenient for many routes and of course the bus service. Service always prompt and cheerful, coffee is great, super cakes and our panini and chips lunch was delicious and good value for money. Definitely recommend stopping and enjoying the food and drink here.

I just want to say that I was extremely disappointed with my hot chocolate today. After a lovely walk I thought I’d pop in for a comforting drink. At £3 I thought it must be proper hot choc made with milk, but no it was a very tasteless instant chocolate with water. Come on guys, make it properly with milk. I returned home and made myself a good one with Cadbury chocolate powder. It’s a shame as I pass here quite often, but won’t bother again.

Nettes kleines Café mit Plätzen innen und aussen. Paninis, hausgemachter Kuchen, Eis usw. Ideal für einen Stopp. Küche schliesst um 15 Uhr.

Ive visit the Grange Cafe since I was a child, the cafe is still in the same family and whilst the decor and menu has changed over the years, the food and service has not, excellent. Nice range of food and drinks, from snacks to a decent lunch. Its well positioned should you be coming down off the tops, are spending time in the village and around the river. Seating indoors and outdoors Thank you for another nice visit

So pleased to have a choice of a Magnum or a tub of Luxury Lakes vanilla ice cream for people who don't want to support the cruelty and suffering in the dairy industry and others who are seeking a rich, tasty dairy alternative. We opted for the local offering which was perfect for a beautiful, sunny day in the Borrowdale Valley. Pleased to have come across this lovely cafe with friendly staff and indoor and outdoor seating.

Came here effectively for a fuel stop and deserved snacks after hiking up and down Scafell Pike. Grange Cafe is a great place just north of the Scafell Pike Car Park in Borrowdale with both indoor and outdoor seating. It was a nice day, so outdoor it was. I got a Latte and Chocolate Fudge Cake for myself. Latte was a great relief after a tiring day. The cake was awesome, chocolatey, but not too sweet as I would’ve expected from fudge. Actually I didn’t taste any fudge at all, but the flake topping more than made up for it. I note some comments about poor customer service and have to say I’m surprised. I came across three different members of staff and found all to be friendly and courteous.

Lovely friendly place. The bacon was crisp and hot, the egg runny and hot, the roll just crispy enough (but not so hard it assaults the roof of your mouth). The cafes look and smell divine. Might get two for later. Definitely worth any detour.

A group of us visited whilst walking a circuit of Derwentwater and well worth the detour. I ordered a latte and a slice of coffee and walnut cake; the cake looked sumptuous and tasted just as good. Fantastic!

Fast service despite being pretty busy. Good cappuccino and hot chocolate with lashings of cream and marshmallows. The Crunchy bar cake and Triple chocolate brownie were great

Stopped for an early lunch in the rain. Luckily there were tables under cover alongside the cafe. Friendly helpful staff and excellent food and coffee.

Great spot with outside tables. Great selection of drinks, cakes, ice creams and alcoholic drinks. Friendly and efficient table service. Highly recommended.

Stopped late afternoon for tea and cake following a long walk. Unfortunately not much choice left which was disappointing after seeing all the options listed on a blackboard outside. We had the fruit and nut slice. Served by a rather abrupt young lady so not...

We arrived just before 3pm after our climb up to Catbells and walk into Grange and were ready for a late lunch. We tried to order a sandwich/panini only to be told we could only order cake as they had nothing else left. We were...

Great food and good refreshment too. Perfect lunch location after walk alongside lake and bus stop for return journey just over bridge.

Really lovely visit here yesterday. Good selection of both veggie and meat options. Proper homemade food and good coffees. Great ice cream selection and lots of outdoor seating with shade. The Brie and apricot chutney sarnie was lovely!!! Would definitely return if in the area...

Called in here after getting soaked on a walk. Managed to get on an inside table. Hot chocolate was excellent and not too sweet but the Cumberland Sausage in a gorgeous bread bun was to die for.

We visited the Grange Cafe today and were delighted with not only the food we were served but also the great service. The staff were friendly and chatty and service was quick despite bring busy and working under Covid rules. It was very relaxed. The...

We called at Grange café for lunch prior to a walk. Good social distancing & hygiene measures in place. There was a good choice of lunch time dishes. We had pea & ham soup & roll which was home made & delicious!! Good friendly service...

Whilst it doesn't have the views of its nearby competitor, this has a great selection of lunch bites. Very reasonable prices and super tasty.

We dropped in for coffee and cakes on a damp morning . This was the most well set up cafe we visited in the lakes, plenty of well spaced tables with some cover , and a sensible queue area. The coffee was good , but...

This has been a regular haunt for us in the eight years since we've been visiting the Lake District. We popped in several times for soup and a cheese scone for lunch followed by an ice cream. There was a book collecting details for track...

We had lunch outside at the Grange Cafe three times during a fortnight stay in Braithwaite having been to the cafe several times before over the years. The food, especially the brie sandwiches and brie and bacon sourdough rolls were really nice and the staff...

We visited this cafe three times during our week's stay in Grange and had take away sandwiches on a fourth occasion. The staff were very helpful and friendly and we enjoyed the food, a particular favourite were the brie, apricot chutney and rocket sandwiches, but...

On the only dry day in a couple of weeks of rain/flooding, we stopped for a drink after some great local mountain biking. Following the waiter up the path to the door, he abruptly shut the door in my face and changed the sign to...

Tenía un par de sándwiches y cafés muy agradables (pero muy caros por solo un sándwich), pero el personal es un poco brusco y no hay retrete para los clientes, dirigido a los baños públicos un poco lejos, que cuestan 50 p por visita y en el momento en que estamos siendo limpiado por lo que no está disponible para su uso. Probaré otro café la próxima vez o cruzaré las piernas y pasaré.

Encontrado mientras caminaba por la ruta circular de Derwentwater. Este es uno de los dos restaurantes del lugar. No hay baño en ninguno de los dos, pero hay un baño de pago en una pequeña calle lateral. Esta ubicación ofrece una hermosa vista del campo circundante en el lado occidental del río y el lago. Cuando visitamos recientemente, tienen una política de uno a la vez y, en su mayor parte, usted ordena y paga y luego encuentra una mesa afuera donde le sirven. Paramos para almorzar, ofrecen una buena e inusual elección en rellenos de sándwich, pero los dos que probamos disfrutamos plenamente. Los lattes eran perfectos. Vale la pena detenerse cuando salga a caminar. Hay acceso para sillas de ruedas al área exterior.

Really nice cafe not far from the base of catbells and castle cragg. Lovely coffee and delicious cakes. Plenty of outdoor seating. Would recommend.

Stopped for mid morning coffee and gluten free ginger cake highly recommend. My husband also had the tea loaf which he really liked

Llamé aquí por casualidad en julio pasado y tuve un gran té con crema. Tan bueno que volvimos cuando estábamos en la zona en octubre. Dos veces más en la misma semana. Incluso cuando tuvimos que conducir fuera de nuestro camino para volver. Decepcionado de que no pudimos hacer una tercera visita!

Visited on a walk for beer and coffee.very welcoming staff and a wide choice They even give directions to lost travellers the previous night

We stopped here for scones and coffee/tea. All was good. There is ample inside and outside seating and the café seems to be very popular with walkers. Parking is tricky but possible. We looked at the menu and based on what we saw being served to others the prices were quite reasonable. We'll go back to during our stay here.

We enjoyed the delicious scones so much we visited two days in a row this week. Quick service, pot of hot water to accompany teapots which was nice. We’ll certainly be back!

Nos topamos con este delicioso café, después de un paseo desde Portinscale sobre Catbells; y que gran descubrimiento!Había un extenso menú; Elegimos los bollos de fruta, mermelada y crema coagulada; delicioso! El amable personal fue particularmente atento, sirviendo tanto dentro como al aire libre.Muy recomendable ! !

This cafe makes good coffee and nice cakes and makes a good stop off point before heading off on a walk to Castle Cragg.

The scones with jam and clotted cream are excellent! The ice cream is also very good and worth a try

A lovely place to take a break from exploring. We had drinks and the dog had a nice cool dip in the river just down the road. From the cafe the view is stunning. I had a look around the little church over the road, which is left open. Good service and well worth stopping.

We were delighted to find the Grange Cafe for a well earned pit stop whilst walking from Seatoller to Catbells. Very pleased to find a good selection of food options and a range of hot and cold drinks, plus ice creams which were very welcome on the hot day we visited. We stopped off again on our return leg of the walk too. A good place to wait for the local bus services too as there are stops nearby for onward journeys to Keswick or on to Honister Pass, Buttermere etc.

Absolutely wonderful food! They were busy on a hot day but customer service was excellent and the food delicious! The homemade gingerbread was incredible!

Good food, atmosphere and service. Also a welcome toilet stop, as the public ones just down the road we’re closed both times we walked this way.

Well done Mike and your team, smashing late breakfast this morning, was very welcome after an early start. A warm welcome and great food as always.

Popped in for a coffee and cake on our walk, it was nice enough, tasty tea bread. Returned today at 3.45pm for ice cream and the place was closed! Yes it was raining but this is the Lake District, not sure what the reason for closure was but disappointment nonetheless. Good location for walkers too.

Lovely eatery with catbells as a back drop. Lovely food. Daily specials...I had veggy chilli....great ice cream and perfectly placed at the end of the walk from Rothswaite. (approx 2 1/2 miles long along the river.

Stopped off after walk for cream tea. Lovely scones. Decided to go back another day for lunch. Again, the food was lovely, good service and very friendly, happy staff. Highly recomment

Pasé por aquí después de querer pasar un tiempo en la transmisión local con nuestros 2 niños pequeños.

Visited this superb cafe twice this week during our annual visit to the area. Great friendly service and reasonable prices. Can recommend the top quality gingerbread, scones and teabread which we thoroughly enjoyed. Noticed that the cafe is now licensed. See you next year!

Came across this wonderful little cafe with indoor and outdoor seating by chance.

Stopped here for a coffee and scone when doing a flat walk in the Borrowdale valley. Between Keswick and Rothswaite.

Unpretentious cafe in the tiny village of Grange in Borrowdale. Very friendly service. Delicious home-made warm gingerbread with maple syrup served with clotted cream or ice cream and a great choice of very good ice cream.

Pasamos por este lugar a la hora del café, ya que parecía que nos deteníamos. Algunas personas estaban sentadas afuera, pero decidimos que puede ser un poco frío, así que nos sentamos en el interior. Mientras pedía bebidas, la idea de los bollos era atractiva, especialmente cuando escuchábamos que estaban en ese momento fuera del horno. Todavía estaban calientes, de buen tamaño pero muy ligeros con ese exterior crujiente que tienen cuando están realmente frescos. Estaban deliciosos, con un poco de fruta seca y un sabor a canela. Bien vale la pena la visita.

Service was good, food was good. Bit overpriced. Toilet were absolutely disgraceful. If i had visited the bathroom before eating lunch, i would not have eaten my lunch.

Popped in after climbing Castle Crag and had vegetable soup, coffee and cake. The staff were friendly and the snacks were lovely - the hot soup was just what we needed after walking.

Un lugar encantador para parar a almorzar en un pueblo pintoresco. Comimos dentro ya que era un día frío, pero había muchos asientos afuera y sería agradable con buen tiempo.

A friendly cafe in the village of Grange. There is a cafe on the bridge too so choices for walkers, cyclists, tourists. Sitting in the sunshine outside of the cafe was really special just enjoy the spectacular views of the Fells. Cream tea was approximately £6, and very yummy. Service with a smile.

Lovely homemade food, friendly service and a great relaxed setting. Would definitely go back next time.

When I asked where the fruit was in my fruit scone I was advised that some fruit scones don't come with fruit because of the way they are mixed?! Isn't a scone with no fruit just a plain scone? Anyway, thanks for the Tommy Cooper cookery course!

We stopped for lunch while out for a drive. Dogs are welcome but just outside. The staff are very friendly and you order at the till and your meal is brought to the table. We had soup, which was piping hot and a ploughman's lunch, a good bit of home made looking pork pie, 2 types of chesses pickles apple and chutney, my husband really enjoyed it. We both had the warm gingerbread which was really nice. Pot of tea and water was brought and we must have 3 cups and there was still some left. The menu is small but a nice few choices if you just want a snack. Toilets are small and watch the big step when you enter. A nice place all round

Excellent cafe with friendly service ideally placed when walking to Castle Crag. I would recommend the ginger cake.

I was intrigued to read others comments, which included remarks about a stony faced individual – but that seemed to be when people came in wanting free tap water. We arrived after walking, and the two (perhaps younger?) people were friendly and helpful. We had a lovely cappuccino and some cold drinks, and we had fruit and cherry and almond scones which were fresh and tasty and went well with the clotted cream. This was a very good stopping point and there were plenty of tables outside for us in the hot weather. They also served more substantial food – which we did not require.

At the end of a long walk on a blisteringly hot day, I called in for much-needed refreshments at the first cafe I came to in Grange. I ordered tea and tea-bread at the counter and sat outside under the verandah. I received prompt service, the tea was excellent and the tea-bread delicious. Very pleasant seating outside and within. A nice experience.

Stopped here a number of times; walking / bus ride for tea and fantastic gingerbread, as well as cycling there for a lovely cooked breakfast.

Went into this cafe after a long walk on a hot day, looking forward to some refreshing drinks. After waiting a while we were eventually served by a white-haired man with a stony expression who had a problem with us ordering a glass of tap water, in spite of us also paying for a Pepsi and slice of cake. When we later asked for a second glass he refused and told us to instead pay for an overpriced plastic bottle. I protested at this given we'd already spent money on food and drink but he continued to refuse, speaking to me as if I was a piece of dirt. Eventually he hissed "Oh for GOD'S SAKE!" at me and snatched the glass off me to re-fill it. We left at this point as we were so upset by how we'd been spoken to. Worst customer service we've ever received.

Not too expensive but would have liked a homemade or local jam with such a nice homemade scone. Dog friendly unlike others in the village.

A group of 5 teenage female cadets, taking part in their Gold D of E expedition, in unseasonably hot weather, stopped at the cafe and asked if they could replenish their 1 ltr water containers. They were met with a point blank refusal and a moan from the staff member at the cost of water!!! Dismal attitude.

Useful stop for walkers and cyclists in Borrowdale. Choice of teas, and cakes. Sandwiches and soup available.

Deservedly popular cafe with seating spilling out into the car park and for-court. Particularly convenient for ice creams after a long walk.

We've visited this cafe for refreshments several times since 2016 after our ridge walk. The atmosphere is cordial, service is good, everyone is treated equally and there are never any problems with your bill. Whatever tea, coffee or drink you want seems to be available and while they have a choice of ice cream, cakes, meals and snacks, you just have to try their local gingerbread.

Called into this family owned cafe after doing the circular walk to Castle Crag.Friendly service with good cup of tea.Outside seating so able to take the dogs.

We were a group of 6 having a days walk in the area. We stopped in around midday on a Saturday. The sun was out which was perfect as the outdoor space is great to sit and drink coffee.

Stopped here for lunch before heading off with the dog towards Castle Crag. Had the most delicious home made vegetable soup and roll and a big pot of well brewed tea.

Haven’t visited in a while and miss it here. I go everytime me and my dad go camping and we love it. The staff are lovely, very friendly and always seem to remember us. The food is delicious and great price. Situated in a lovely...

All the food seems to freshly prepared and good, we called in after a long walk and had a cream tea which was excellent with home made scones. Seating very tight with really too many seats and tables for the space, and some signs of...

We've been here a number of times over the years and the cafe has never disappointed. Lots of delicious cakes and the like, and though it's not got the idyllic location of the cafe at the bridge, 50 yards away, with its terrace overlooking the river, it does do very good cappuccinos which its rival doesn't. Plenty of seating inside and also out on the terrace and in front - so there are wet weather options too (very handy on a wet October day). Friendly and quick service too, and popular - rightly so.

We live this cafe, and the welcome and service is excellent, the food is tasty, wholesome, and great value. I...

Staying open after the Grange Bridge Tea Shop closes, this is a lovely spot just opposite the village church. Sorry...

Third visit to this quaint cafe walking from Keswick along the Catbells terrace road.. Ordered homemade veg soup, tuna and...

Stopped for lunch after a drive around Derwentwater with my parents. Dad and I both have Coeliac disease so the...

Great place to stop for tea or ice cream after a long day of hiking. The service is good and...

En un día soleado y con mi hija joven visitado este salón de té para tomar un regalo muy necesario y terminar un día precioso. Por desgracia, el día estaba a punto de perder su brillo enormemente. Los niños (yo uso el caballero normalmente palabra pero no en este caso) persona que nos decidimos que iba a hablar conmigo como algo en el fondo de sus zapatos muy gastados. Garantizo que la cuajada que sirvió estaba apagado y todavía tienen este enfermizo, mientras que escribir mal sabor de boca. . . Puaj. Yo cortésmente pidió una sustitución sólo para ser informado de la crema no es su acaba de salir del congelador! ! Él era claramente de nuevo equivocado en muchos niveles. Fue así que insistió en una sustitución. Fuimos fuera de él diciendo: "He visto más bollos y crema de! ! "Otros clientes parecía sorprendido ya que sentí. Fui a los salones de té para determinar el estatus de propiedad de este establecimiento de rango y encontramos que era el marido de los propietarios. Le informamos que era 1. Muy grosero 2. Debería tener más respeto por sus clientes 3. Debe crear realmente una escena delante de otros clientes (en realidad un cliente emphathized compañeros y dijo: "resulta evidente que muchos clientes que es por eso que se puede tratar a la gente de esta manera"). . El propietario nuevo. En frente de la cafetería dijo que esperaba que nunca volvería. . . Como el bien samiad. arena. hadas . Ojalá mi. Su comando! ! Pedimos un reembolso y él farfulló una palabras lo siento (presumiblemente de su esposa había tenido con él en la cocina). . . Me entregó la restitución para el bollo. . Aún así, esperé y la restitución del café no llega. Yo tenía mi mano y me informó mi café ahora es frío intacta. . Otro dos libras. 60 Por favor y estaremos en camino. Fui educado hasta el último que es sólo porque me estaba acompañado por mi hija. En grosero, arrogante y fortuita de posición en una ubicación encantadora. Imagino que si este lugar sirve comida que era comestible! ! Que probablemente doble sobre repetir a medida y una mejor rotación. . Pero supongo que no se preocupa, lo cual es una pena

- después de un café Grange subir Catbells, té y bollos al final del paseo. . . No hay nada como! Tranquilo y relajado, con vistas a un paisaje impresionante, el Grange, bien merece una visita, y la comida es estupenda.

Lugar agradable para sentarse y descansar en una de las tradicionales de carácter poco pintoresco pueblo, de Grange. Un descanso acogedor después de caminar todo el camino de Keswick y la pena sólo por el pan sabroso té y sándwiches. No tuve que esperar demasiado tiempo. Espero volver a visitar pronto.

Out for a cycle ride yesterday with a bunch of friends and stopped for a well earned coffee and cake break at the Grange Café. Beautiful sunny day so we sat out on the terrace and had a really nice cup of coffee and excellent date and apple slice. In fact it was the best date and apple slice I have ever tasted. Will definitely be back for more of that.

Have been to the cafe many times when visiting Cumbria and have breakfast there every day when staying in Grange.Home cooked food is always excellent and served on hot plates. Top quality egg and bacon Best omelettes everDelicious flapjack , Borrowdale tea bread and chocolate fudge cake also. All home made.Owners are welcoming,friendly and attentive.Feels like visiting family

I've come here many times over many years and my wife and I have a fond regard for the cafe, not because its perfect, but because it is what it is and I've always felt comfortable with its straightforward approach. We have never been able to fault the food. We love the canopy and sitting outside, the inside is rustic and authentic. The toilet.....is a toilet, and within its obvious limits, is a clean toilet.. We had our lunch here last tuesday and it was lovely, and a late breakfast on thursday, which was just fine. I've never experienced an attitude problem from the family who run it, but the first time somebody says "Have a nice day" is the day I pack my bags and go somewhere else. Its Cumbria, not Chelsea and long may it stay that way.

Our DofE group finished here after 5 days of walking, only to be greeted by an obnoxious old man. As a group, we spent over £200. He had a time limit for customers and after a while, he began to throw our rucksacks in the main road obstructing cars. Belongings were severely damaged after thrown with such force by an ignorant old man.DO NOT GO.