Graze in South Lakeland

We turned up today after struggling to find somewhere to eat that catered for vegans. This place was fantastic, the food was freshly cooked, fresh ingredients and delicious. We had 1 chicken Japanese curry, 1 tofu and vegetable Japanese curry and 1 chicken udon noodle soup. The broth in the soup was the best I’ve ever tasted. I’d highly recommend this place.

Lovely vibes and a beautiful little spot. Service was friendly and personable and the drinks and cake were incredible. The nicest green tea I've had anywhere. Very recommended for a relaxed and cosy afternoon.

Really worth the wait. The food tasted delicious and the servers were really friendly and polite. All in all a very good visit. It's small and set back a little, but well worth a visit

I've never written a review on here before but this was such a good experience. I am coeliac and I didn't think I was hungry so didn't order anything. But the delicious smells coming from the kitchen made me hungry enough to ask about gluten free. The chef came out and offered me either a chicken, salmon or tofu rice bowl made gluten free. He said "I know coeliac and it's really serious" - this is music to the ears of a coeliac! It made me feel safe and a plus was the food was as delicious, fragrant and fresh as the smells coming from the kitchen. My daughters had the pork bowl and the udon soup - all really good.

Very very good food. Had the sweet pork belly rice bowl and it tasted amazing. Helpful and attentive staff. Would definitely go again

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We divided to visit Graze after reading all of the good reviews - believe the hype, it's excellent! Fresh, tasty and authentic food that is made to order.

Delicious, wholesome and authentic Japanese food, with simple, excellent menu. Very friendly small venue, where waiting for real food is worth the time and reasonable price. Additionally the coffee was the best we had in our week in the Lake District. Such a relief to find a decent healthy place in which to eat.

Restaurant is very clean and well decorated. Food is great, I particularly love the healthy bowl and coffee. Would definitely come agai

Came during lunch, had the chicken japanese curry, it was healthy and delicious. The coffee was really good too. Will definitely return for another visit.

A brilliant place for lunch, in an ideal location. The staff were really friendly too. Would definitely recommend to try!

Lovely fresh food, simple menu with lots of tasty dishes to choose from. Plenty of vegan options. Friendly staff, Quick service. Dog friendly too.

This is our second time at the Graze. The food is so wholesome and everything is prepared freshly. The food is high quality.

Found this place by accident what a great find ! Beautiful food , music and best japanese drinks , will be back next time we are in the lakes !

Found by chance with a quick Trip Advisor Search! Lovely healthy, great tasting food. We had the chicken special rice bowl and udon soup! Beautiful freshly prepared food for a lovely light lunch. Made to order. The chef/owner explained how each dish was made and took the time to run through the dishes with us! Would definitely recommend for some healthy balanced food! Big thank you - we’ll definitely be back when we are in the lakes - Steph & Mike 👍🏼

Lovely, quiet, clean place run by polite staff with high quality, delicious food. Small, yet cleverly designed and space efficient. Dog friendly too.

Fabulous food, fresh and tasty. Great service. Udon Noodles and pecan short bread delicious. Highly recommended.

Wonderful, clean food prepared with love. After a delicious meal, our family left feeling satisfied and energetic - a sign of a nutritious meal. Thank you!

Looking for a healthy alternative and found it here. The waiter was very pleasant and he talked us through the menu options. We settled on the rice bowl and beef, it was delicious. We will definitely return again.

Terrible food terrible service horrible meal food was cold bland and inedible coffee was scolded

Visited with my wife we had a hot chocolate and a cup of tea both were excellent ! Food menu also looked and smelt very appetising.

We had a fabulous lunch cooked by a friendly, hardworking couple in this tiny place in Bowness. The menu is short - udon soup, Japanese curry, and Healthy Rice Bowls, all available as meat, fish and veggie options. We had Japanese tofu curry snd salmon teriyaki healthy bowl, both light snd delicious, and including kimchi and pickled Japanese radishes. They also have 'fun marble' Japanese soft drinks in glass bottles with marble stoppers, and tea, coffee and cakes. A great stop for a light lunch and completely different from the norm round here. A couple of outdoor tables as well as a handful inside.

We had the most delicious meals here that we have had on our whole visit to the Lake District. The food was fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. They even made plain chicken and rice for a fussy 9 year old. Thank you so much.

What a change from the norm of panini, rolls, sandwiches, we came across this place by accident, but it was a good call, even our daughter who’s 12, she can be fussy, but she really enjoyed her BBQ pork belly rice bowl, the service was great and you can even by Japanese authentic fizzy drinks which our girls enjoyed, one of them was Melon, the other Strawberry, they serve really nice coffees too, would recommend, great tasting food and service.

We first visited this cafe a year ago on holiday to Bowness; we decided to try it based on all the great reviews. A year later I had a day trip back up to Bowness, and had to stop off at Graze again as I enjoyed it so much the previous visit. This time I was dining alone for lunch with my 6 week old baby and the owner was so lovely and accommodating; helping make space for the pram and even offering to turn the music down a little as she was sleeping (the music wasn't loud, so this wasn't needed... in fact I really liked the music and should have asked what was playing!). As a new mum, little gestures to help make a big difference, and enabled me to enjoy my first trip out solo with my baby where it could have potential been stressful. Anyway; the food was once again perfection. I couldn't decide what to get and opted for the sweet BBQ pork belly rice bowl on the staff's recommendation, and it was delicious! I loved the Japanese bottled drink also- a real treat. The food looks amazing and tastes so fresh and authentic. It's filling without making you feel too full; perfect for lunch. I didn't have time to sample the cakes, but there was a great variety and they all sounded yum. I'll definitely be returning again soon- thank you!

stayed in the lakes for a week and had the best food of my entire stay here! most delicious food with amazing views. Staff was really lovely and helpful enjoyed getting to hear how things were made. if you love Japanese food and in need of something fresh and clean I'd highly recommend here. had some amazing cakes too with lovely tea. i cannot praise this place enough.

It was my first time trying Japanese curry and it was fantastic! The portion of the dishes and mix with vegetables made for a satisfying yet light brunch.

We just called in in passing, not knowing what to expect, although the outside looked pleasant. The owner was extremely friendly, and helpful with the menu. The food was most delicious, we would definitely return.

Delicious food- takes a little while because it is fresh and made to order. Vegan and vegetarian rice bowl with spicy tofu. Yum yum!

Amazing food and freshly made to order. Today the cook was the owner. Amazing and friendly service. I wish I can have more time to stay and try out their cake.

Lovely fresh food, lovely staff. Food was amazing. We had a lovely experience here. Will come back when we are in the area!

I discovered Graze during a late afternoon visit on my way back from Lake Windermere, and it was truly an incredible discovery. The food was both delicious and visually stunning.

Cute lil restaurant with fab fresh food! Would recommend a visit. Try the kimura ramone soft drinks. Ordered chicken curry Salmon terriaki bowl Both really good!

Friendly service, clean restaurant, simple menu with clear options. Food was well priced and really tasty, good quality, you could tell it was made fresh. We had the vegetarian curry and beef curry, sat outside and enjoyed the weather too. Lovely experience, just what we...

The food was high quality and absolutely delicious -- a good break from all the pub food that was our default meal in the Lake District. The wait can be a little long if there are a lot of customers, but it's worth it for...

We stopped for lunch and had the rice bowls which were delicious. What a little gem this place is. 100% would recommend.Super quality home made Japanese food that will tickle your taste buds. Our 12 year old daughter also loved it.

Delicious, colourful and fresh. Japanese chicken curry wonderful! Lovely decor. Would recommend.

Great Coffee! We have been back 2 days in a row and will be back tomorrow. Best coffee in Bowness on Windermere. 2 thumbs up from us!👍👍

Delicious fresh light healthy options for all dietary needs. Outside seating options for sunny days. Nice to have something different - guilt free tasty food.

The best place to eat in Bowness. Dog friendly small restaurant serving freshly cooked Japanese food. We had the chicken rice bowl and the salmon rice bowl followed by brazil nut and cherry chocolate cake and almondie cake. I cannot fault anything it was delicious....

Fabulous fresh food. We had Black Miso soup and the spicy tofu rice bowl. It was excellent the service was lovely and friendly and super healthy vegan food in an area where eating out vegan is difficult. Thank you we will be back 🙌

Beautiful food , excellent service. Lovely atmosphere. Perfect spot . The healthy bowls with salmon were well balanced and very tasty

Delicious food. Great service. Interesting menu. Great to see two family generations providing the service.

It was AMAZING. The food was tasty and the service was super efficient. We tried the greatest udon noodle soup, curry dishes and the desserts were absolutely lovely.

Graze has the best food that my friends and I tried at Bowness. The food was excellent. It was so fresh and delicious, filling too. The homemade dessert was so tasty and moist. The atmosphere inside is chilled. The waiter & chef were very friendly...

Stopped off for a quick lunch to get out of the rain! Food was amazing….really fresh, great flavour and the kids loved it! Will definitely return and highly recommend.

Found Graze by accident & what a lucky find, my daughter & I both had rice bowls one with salmon & the other with chicken. They were delicious, really tasty, freshly made to order & lots of lovely fresh veg. Enjoyed lovely almondies as pud!...

Went here for my partner's birthday lunch and will definitely be coming back! Delicious food and such great, friendly staff. Food can take a little while because each person's dish is cooked fresh and partially because it seems to be a pretty popular place, but...

Very very tasty. Also good portion size so good value. The food is cooked fresh and the wait isn’t too long.

Thr food was fantastic, the wait wasn't long for the food either and the chef came out to check on us as well. All the staff were very friendly. I have no complaints.

Great find. This place was recommended to me and it did not disappoint. It’s only a small cafe (approx 8 tables) but the food is superb. It’s all scratch made so you need to be prepared to wait, but it is worth it.

5 out of 5 for this little gem. Food was sensational, great variety, specifically the special chicken rice bowl and chicken udon noodles 👌🏻👌🏻. could not fault anything and a great experience from a dedicated passionate owner. Highly recommend you pay this place a visit...

Stopped here on a rainy day for a spot of lunch and a hot drink. This restaurant has many excellent reviews and the 5⭐️ rating is well deserved. We each had a rice bowl, one salmon, one tofu and one chicken. Each of us commented...

Came here for a spot of lunch and it was delicious, proper authentic udon noodle soup with so much favour and the owner was so welcoming and friendly we will defo be coming back

We ate here this weekend and the vegan options were lovely. Freshly made and authentic. The price was very competitive and my partner enjoyed the fish, rice bowl.

A tiny, gem of a place providing an oasis of peace and calm. Fabulous coffee, the usual cakes, but more importantly, tasty, fresh Japanese and Asian fusion dishes including udon noodle and rice bowls. If you have any space left, finish with the delicious creamy...

One of the best vegan meal I had here. I enjoyed the tofu. It was really yummy 🤤, melted in a mouth. Quantity is pretty good for one person.

We stumbled upon Graze walking back to our car having been let down by a rival establishment in town. I suspect it is fair to say that we had a better experience than we would have in the other place. Graze is excellent! Friendly staff,...

Ate lunch here after searching the whole town for some decent vegan food. Glad there was no where else on offer as the food was delicious and the staff were really nice and accommodating. The atmosphere was warm and friendly The cakes were also gorgeous.

A lovely little place that does absolutely amazing noodles they were extremely tasty, the staff were very friendly I highly recommend the the beef udon noodles it was great, recommend this place :)

We went into Graze last Sunday for lunch and it was also our son's 2nd birthday (we were on a trip to the lakes to celebrate). The food was delicious! My son and I had a chicken curry (we have dairy and soya allergies so...

Worth finding this little place out. We were just looking for somewhere to have a coffee but once we read the menu we were tempted by the rice bowls. And we were so glad we were. Made fresh and absolutely delicious. The salmon and chicken...

This whole place blew my mind and my taste buds. It looks like a normal cafe, but don't be fooled: the food is Japanese and it is amaaaaazing! We were served by Leon and Annie. But the food and WONDERFUL coffees were made by Justin...

Decided to go for lunch here after seeing the good reviews. We weren't disappointed! Really delicious, authentic fresh food in a cosy little cafe. My husband commented that it tasted just like the food you get in Japan (only better quality meat!). Interesting and unusual...

Lovely ambience, not big but felt cosy. Staff really friendly. 5 delicious meals including vegetarians. Dogs welcomed too.

Went for lunch with my husband and daughter, we had a very tasty meal, daughter had a vegetable curry which she really enjoyed and they made so it wasn’t too spicy for her and myself and my husband had the salmon rice bowls which were...

Popped in for lunch. Hidden gem! Absolutely loved the food and service. Very accommodating and welcoming 😊 happily come again when back in the area!

I can't think of anywhere more perfect after a long chilly trek than Graze. We felt rejuvenated by hot soupy udon noodles and miso soup while our dog had a nap and was given some water. Lovely service, relaxing music and a great cosy vibe....

I came here with my friend and the food was lovely! I would really recommend this place as it is very well decorated, with great service, great food and good value as well.

Such lovely ambience + food here! The cozy theme and fairy lights make you feel so relaxed; in the background they play instrumental music! All it needed was to be raining outside and it would be the ultimate cozy experience. The udon soup was lovely,...

Looking for a healthy fresh lunch and a relaxing atmosphere we found Graze ! A hidden gem in Bowness . So good we went back and tried different dishes the following day . All authentic Japanese and superb . Kimchi seaweed starter was lovely ....

Lovely warm welcome. Gorgeous Chicken Udon noodle soup. Great little place to eat or just have coffee. Good selection of cake

Fantastic surprise… food great and service excellent… the chef came out to explain the dish and sourcing the ingredients which really added to the experience

First visit to Graze today for lunch after seeing other good reviews. Verdict - excellent food - we both had rice bowls - salmon teriyaki and sticky pork belly - freshly made and very tasty. Good coffee too. Highly recommended if you are looking for...

This is such a cute little cafe!! I am gluten free and their rice bowls are perfect. They also have gluten free cakes and brownies. The food was absolutely delicious, well seasoned and a lovely home made taste to it. A good mix of spices...

What a great little coffee shop and restaurant. We called in and had an excellent rice bowl with salmon each. Freshly cooked and delicious. And our dog was welcomed and given a drink. Definitely recommended.

We came across this hidden Gem by chance and had one of those meals you’ll remember for ages. Really delicious food, great service and finished off with a 5 star piece of carrot and ginger cake.

Superb veggie Udon noodle with Lotus root and healthy beef bowl. Coffee and sour cherry cake were amazing too. We would definitely come back.

Try the udon noodles! Looking forward to come if back for the Japanese curry or the Belly Pork, apparently this sells out very quickly. + it’s the best coffee in Bowness hands down.

We went in today for Lunch and we had such a lovely experience and it’s so nice to have somewhere different in Bowness with Japanese cuisine. Owner was super friendly and the service was amazing - They also do lots of Vegan options which is...

Fantastic find in Bowness, really authentic Japanese cuisine . Great chat with the friendly owner who is the chef , he explained the various dishes to us and what was used in them . Great to have a vegan options too. Had the healthy chicken...

Just called in here on a cold wet Lake District lunchtime for a quick cuppa but quickly swayed by the lovely aromas and limited but interesting menu to try the miso soup and tofu with a small dish of seaweed as a light lunch instead....

The owner, Justin (Hung, his Vietnamese name) was very helpful in explaining the menu and in emphasising that he uses authentic Japanese products. He also trained with a top chef in Tokyo. The Japanese chicken curry was delicious and the salmon teriyaki was also, although...

Walked in for lunch and was greeted by the owner who was very welcoming. We were shown the menu and talked through it. The food was homemade and quick to arrive, the salmon teriyaki was amazing and possibly the best I’ve ever had. We also...

Quaint gem. Delicious fresh food. Owner is attentive, hands on and very pleasant. The space is relaxed. Well worth a visit.

Superb Japanese food. Great for vegans and personal touch from the chef. Curry with tofu was excellent, with pickles and good size plate

The food tastes great. Noodles and soup , and curry rice are very good. And the service is pretty sweetheart!! It is a good place to eating

We visited circa 11.00 am and sat outside. The food was delicious, especially the carrot and ginger cake! A great place, with great food.

My partner and I are not vegans. We just like tasty food - from any source. And boy! Does this place serve that. Just had a delicious chilli tofu dish for lunch that was terrific. The service is lovely, the prices reasonable- all this cafe...

Lovely small cafe serving very fresh made to order food which means there is a wait to get your food but it is so worth it!

I had the spicy tofu rice bowl and it was very good, i tried the pork spring rolls as well and they were amazing. Lovely food and a nice atmosphere, I will definitely come again!

It is impossible to let you know how special GRAZE is, you simply have to experience it for yourself, because it is more than exceptional food; the ambience is so special, the couple are delightful and their little daughter is adorable.

We were hungry and were looking for food when we came upon this cafe - Graze. What a memorable surprise the spicy tofu health bowl and organic herbs tofu bowl were so yummy that we didn’t leave any left! The carrot and ginger cake was...

We popped in here for a cup of tea, the other places seemed either too busy or not to our liking. It it half way up the hill and tucked away, a small little place but it looks so inviting. Due to the weather we...

Only a small menu, but as everyone cooked fresh, it needs to be, there is something for everyone and the chef talks you through what your tastes are to recommend a dish for you. It’s freshness on a plate, really tasty and very healthy!

I stumbled upon this place on a stroll around the lake with my baby. I thought it was a coffee shop at first and little did I know it would be one of the best places ever for food. My gosh was it delicious. I...

Fresh, healthy and delicious Vietnamese food in a cute little spot in Bowness. I had the spicy tofu rice bowl and my partner had the beef rice bowl. Both were packed full of flavour and great quality ingredients. Can’t wait to try their summer rolls....

Really worth paying a visit here. We just had tea and cake in the afternoon. The owners are super friendly and offer great service. The cakes, well, superb! So good we had to visit twice.

Very friendly owner / staff, and the cakes were amazing. Definitely recommend this for drinks and cake - the rice bowls looked really good and healthy so I may have to go back to sample these for myself

Fantastic fresh healthy Vietnamese food-very tasty! Lovely couple, really friendly. Finished off with delicious locally made cakes!