Heidi's of Grasmere in South Lakeland

A really lovely little cafe in Grasmere. The staff were super welcoming and friendly and service was efficient. The food was delicious! Just what we needed after a chilly morning walk. Reasonably priced too and the cafe itself is cosy and clean. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely lunch!

Was pouring with rain when we turned up with our dog Dougie. We were given dry towels to dry him which is a first for us. Coffee great as well as the yogurt topped flapjacks

We come to grassmere regular & tried every cafe but by far the most friendliest & most welcoming one is heidi's Emma & Craig are the perfect hosts the breakfast is second to none quick & fast service but most of all delicious we most definitely recommend try the experience for your self we feel like it's home from home the staff are that caring about their.customers 10 stars people

Rachel and Craig were the most friendly people, nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent, very very dog friendly with the nicest atmosphere. Recommend this little cafe and would give 5+stars. Our dogs loved their dog menu and they recommend with 5 star woofs. Such a great experience.

This is a really lovely, clean cafe in a beautiful village. The food is high quality & reasonably priced, and the homemade cake is exceptional. The staff are really friendly and dogs are welcomed

A lovely place in the beautiful village of Grasmere. Very happy to have stumbled across Heidi’s for lunch; great food and fantastic service.

Visited you at Easter this year could of been a one off but the service today as it was back in April this year was again fantastic , was very surprised they remembered us from Easter , the food was nice again , hot and prompt , plus all Of you make the time to talk to us today and it was great seeing you all again

Welcomed into the cafe by Craig, very jovial but also very professional in the way he dealt with not only us, but other customers too. I had American style pancakes, my partner had vegetarian sausage bap, our lab had a puppuccino. Everything we bought was fresh, well cooked and warm when it arrived. We spoke to Craig when the cafe became a little quieter, he provided us with some advice regarding local walks and sights we could see and do. Over all a very positive experience in the cafe, with good food and good service.

Best breakfast we've had in a while. Great value for money. Breakfast served until 11:45am so makes it a great option for late starts. Staff friendly and service excellent.

We called in for a light lunch. We were welcomed warmly, staff very friendly and courteous, lovely atmosphere. We had really tasty bacon rolls and tea.

What a great cafe, especially for dog owners. The owner and staff were great, it had been drizzling all morning on our walk around Rydal and Grasmere and the dogs had enjoyed swimming on the way - the cafe had towels we could use to dry the dogs off and we were offered putting our wet coats on the radiators to dry. We had sausage/bacon butties and coffees which had a cute smiley face design in the milk foam, all very nice. Highly recommend.

Fabulously warm welcome - staff who could not do more for us (or our dogs!). Food was fresh, quality and well cooked. . Service prompt and efficient. We will return!

Visited Heidi’s , it’s a lovely Cafe in Grasmere in the Lake District , the staff were fantastic, lovely homemade cakes , lovely loose leaf tea and lovely Hot Chocolate Would Definitely recommend this cafe!

Friendly cheerful welcome from Craig and staff. Delicious breakfast barm. Bacon,black pudding and egg, can taste the quality of the ingredients. Granddaughter devoured pancakes with Nutella ,after tasty cheese sandwich accompanied with pot of fries.

Wonderful coffee shop and really good food and coffee. Friendly and efficient service Fabulous dog friendly coffee shop with doggy towels to dry your dogs plus lovely doggy treats. Would highly recommend!

There should be a 10 ⭐️ option for Heidi’s!!!!! Thankyou for a lovely overnight stay…room spotless and comfy. Breakfast…fantastic…good quality food, cooked properly and on hot plates…best breakfast I’ve had in a long time. And to top it all off…Craig…you make Heidi’s extra special!! See you again soon… Sarah and Rob 🙂

perfect place after a morning on the fells. most importantly it was dog friendly ( and not one of those places that says dog friendly then expects you to sit outside in the cold and rain!) welcoming friendly staff and good food. i had a lovely afternoon tea, my husband had a tasty sandwich, we would definitely go back next time we’re in grasmere.

Great tea room/ cafe. Had excellent scones and tea/coffee. Clean and bright, pleasant staff. Very dog friendly. Would go again

Popped in here for a quick late lunch just before they stopped serving. Lovely friendly staff, simple but tasty menu of both classics and a few new things (Yorkshire pudding wrap stuffed with sausages!!!!) and some tasty cakes. Food came out fast and was really nice. Quirky decorations if that’s your thing!

During a rainy visit to Grasmere, Heidi's was a warm and friendly spot to take a break and have a meal. The staff was friendly and the service prompt. I loved that dogs were welcomed (we didn't have a dog but we love them) and I noticed one enjoying a pupaccino! My husband wasn't hungry so had a coffee and cake, while I had a falafel sandwich with coleslaw and salad. I enjoyed the entire meal - even the salad, which, let's face it, is usually a bit of a plate-filler and not appetising at all. This salad was delicious. The only downside was the inadequate bathroom facilities. One toilet in a busy cafe resulted in quite a queue.

Dog friendly cafe with the best falafel sandwich you will ever try! Very welcoming staff. Towels available to dry your dog. Spotlessly clean. Highly recommended

great breakfast and service emma and the team top job again. best cafe in grasmere ignor the bad reviews all lies from seld entited snobs have a great xmas emma and team see you in 2024

Lovely warm place, great food and drink, and very warm and friendly staff.. It was a real bonus visiting here, not only ourselves, but our dog Dotty who thoroughly enjoyed her doggy treats. We’ll look forward to returning to such welcoming place to eat and drink. Thank you.

Yes! A charming café in the epicentre of beautiful Grasmere. Warm friendly staff. Thank you Emma, Craig and Clare. Fab food. Great choice. Doggies welcomed! BUT… what about the amazing Rooms above the Café where you can stay on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Room 1 has a huge balcony with a panoramic view! Room 6 is a suite on two levels with a wrought iron spiral staircase for those who are fleet of foot! This too has a balcony with a 365 degree view! Both these rooms have huge bathrooms. There are four other rooms if you are fielding a big team and all want to stay exclusively under the same roof. Most visitors do not set foot beyond the delightful Café but this is a gorgeous, homely, brilliantly located place to stay and even has some convenient parking for early bird guests to the rear of the property. When the Café closes, there are lots of pubs and hotels a few footsteps away for dinner. Looking forward to returning to the Lodge soon!

What a wonderful cafe. We had a breakfast and eggs were perfect, lovely toast and vegetarian sausage. Lots of lovely decor, very comfortable and such a friendly atmosphere. Staff were lovely and service was fast friendly too.

We'd a lovely dog-friendly welcome at this little cafe and our pooch was spoilt with a treat or too by the staff as well. We just had teas and simple sandwiches but everything was nice and fresh, the loose leaf tea in interesting clear brewpots being rather nice as well. We didn't have room left to try the nice looking desserts but it's a place we'll pop back to again, I'm sure.

Excellent cafe, great coffee and food. Lovely place for something to eat or drink in village. Staff were really friendly.

Popped in here on an afternoon after being ignored at a nearby cafe. And what a difference! We were greeted by a lovely friendly lady with a big smile on her face. We were only looking for tea and a snack to tide us over...

Canny wee cafe, staff were lovely and super friendly. Caramel shortbread lush with the correct ratio of caramel to chocolate! Good menu with nice selection of snacks and homemade cakes. Coffee and milkshakes were fab and interior was lovely with lots of quirky pictures and...

Grasmere is spoilt for places to get a drink, snack or food and after contemplating many we opted for Heidi’s and we are glad we did. We took advantage of the breakfast menu and found the selection good and the quality of the food served...

Friendly; great family atmosphere; excellent coffee; HUGELY dog friendly (see photo) and lovely staff. The customers are happy and friendly too, overall a lovely experience.

Heidi’s cafe was a lovely, cosy and dog friendly cafe at the heart of Grasmere. The staff was extremely polite and friendly, the coffee was quality and the food was tasty. We found it after a wet hike around the lake and returned for breakfast...

We had lunch here: a warm welcome, service with a smile, lovely food, restraurant tastefully decorated. Colouring provided for my grandson. A treat also for the dog. I had the home made leak and potato which was the best I have tasted.

Chose this place from a choice of many in the village for a breakfast and was not disappointed. Both had veggie breakfast which was lovely. Gluten free toast no problem for them. Very friendly man who appeared to be the owner. Loved the sausages and...

Decided to have a light bite out at lunchtime. Cafe was clean but attitude of some staff was poor. There was though a lovely lady with long dark hair who was so pleasant and helpful. It was poor value for money. Service was good though.

Stopped here for a quick bite to eat. We all had sandwiches made with the freshest bread. Service was very quick and very friendly. Will definitely come here again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here. Everything we had was very nice (home made soup, fresh sandwiches and children’s chicken nuggets meal). The service was excellent; quick and really friendly. The bonus sides on the children’s meals were very well received too! Thank you.

Loved this place. Generous portions and lovely atmosphere. We popped in after a walk from Ambleside and staff were very welcoming and service was efficient. Would definitely visit again.

i was a bit late running for the bus this morning so text Emma and ask if i could have breakfast put by for me as i would not be there by 11 am. i got to this gem of a café and ordered my...

Stopped here March with 4 little dogs and made to feel really welcome ..lovely coffee, chai and cake

We had done a lovely walk up to Alcock Tarn and round Grasmere lakeside into Grasmere village, came across Heidi's and decided to try it. Lovely welcome from friendly staff who explained they were in-between breakfast and lunch service which waiting 10-15mins wasn't a problem....

Lovely breakfast, dog friendly, lovely friendly staff, we will definitely be going again next time we go to Grasmere

Stopped off for a takeaway Dirty Chai Latte from Heidi's and I have to say, it was the best one I've ever tasted. Unlike the overly sweet and sickly Chai Lattes offered by the high street chains, this one was well balanced with an authentic flavour. Service was friendly too. A real winner!

Lovely friendly staff. Good wholesome, freshly prepared food. On a very wet morning, when most cafes in Grasmere were closed, we were offered a table inside and towels for the dogs. Thank you, we will visit again soon

went to heidis for a breakfast the other day and it was a fantastic start to the day .it was cooked to perfection by Dan who is a class chef.. i did not have to eat for the rest of the day .lovley meal . Emma Bethany and the young lad who cant remember his name were top of the game .. they are doing a great job under the current circumstances . i just hope that soon they can get back to normal . still the top café in Grasmere and always will be .

What a lovely little cafe. Very impressed with the tea (loose tea with an infuser) best cuppa I have had in a while. My only regret is I never asked which loose tea they used.

Compré dos sándwiches esta mañana para dar un paseo. Ambos fueron servidos en ciabatta rancio, uno era jamón y mostaza, pero resultó que la mostaza estaba en una bolsita, no la mejor idea a mitad de camino de una montaña sin cuchillo para untar. Los sándwiches eran totalmente incomibles y los arrojaron a la basura cuando regresamos al pueblo. Este era un gran café en el pasado, pero me temo que la comida, el servicio y la bienvenida tienen algo en común. . . . . . . . . . !

Stopped for something to eat and a coffee only to be told that food is not served after 3-00 pm ( despite plenty of pasties, sausage rolls etc.. being available) Looked like it transforms into a bar after 3-00pm as we were the only people drinking coffee

Great service by friendly staff and our sandwiches were yummy extremely filling I could not eat all of my sausage and egg bap as it was so big definitely a must stop even just for a cake and a coffee

Central location, surprisingly varied menu, friendly staff provide excellent food, coffee and service.

Great coffee and good food, perfect on a sunny sunny day to sit outside and watch the world go by and always dog friendly 😍🐶

Came here for breakfast and couldn’t fault it!! Great service, amazing food and really helpful with allergens. Also amazing value for money. Illy coffee is lovely and they’re super dog friendly. Will be recommending to anyone that comes here

Had a great long weekend at Heidis we stayed in room 3 which was very quaint and comfortable. Lovely bathroom with great shower. Great breakfast and lovely coffee. Will definitely be back again.

We have visited Heidi’s on many occasions and have stayed quite a few times in the past. We stopped by mid August to grab a bit of lunch for our walk around Rydal Water, I have to say that the staff were not that friendly which was unusual (has it changed hands recently?) and the selection of cakes/takeaway food was limited so i opted for ham & mustard sandwiches. We left and upon stopping for lunch were astonished to see how much mustard was slathered over the roll - rendering it completely inedible. All in all a place that I’ve always wanted to include on our travels in and around the Lakes but I will be avoiding from now on and will see what the other cafes etc have to offer in Grasmere.

Myself and my family visited Heidi's on Saturday lunchtime, we were welcomed and very quickly accommodated for a table of 7, luckily people were leaving so this could be arranged. They have adequate safety precautions in place and closed the door as my son felt cold sitting in the front of the cafe. There was a good range of menu choices for food and drink.We were served our food and drinks at the same time, the service was very quick and the food and drink of a very high standard and quality, empty plates all round and also good value for money. We loved the attention to detail with how the milkshakes were presented, they went down a treat. This is my go to place when I visit the lakes and I will be back. Thank you Heidi's for a lovely lunch experience :)

We were in Grasmere early for breakfast and was pleased to see Heidi’s open. We had small breakfasts which were very good, the sausage was so tasty, recommended. If the beans had been hotter breakfast would have been perfect. Good Covid measures in place and well adhered to.

Best breakfast in Grasmere after our hotel next door breakfast was poor came on to Heidis and food was on point staff very friendly busy place staff very accommodating would definitely recommend going and the coffee is to die for thanks we will be back

We visited twice on our stay in Grasmere ,First was for lunch which was fantastic ,I had the soup which was super tasty and my wife and daughter had sandwiches which they both enjoyed,Our 2nd visit was for breakfast and my wife and I both had the lite bite breakfast which was great and for £5 was great value and my daughter had the pancakes -Great place and well worth a visit and all precautions where in place for Covid with track and trace details taken,extra cleaning and social distancing

We stopped by for lunch before our walk around the lake and it was the perfect spot for a sandwich and bowl of soup. Staff were very friendly and atmosphere was cute and clean. Excellent experience!

The breakfast is fantastic quality and value. We ditched the £20 hotel breakfast for the £5 lite bite at the cafe.

Great food and friendly staff with a nice cozy atmosphere. Would 100% recommend to anyone visiting the area.

After 3 hours walking in the rain, such a nice place for lunch. Friendly staff, good menu and fresh food. Plus towels for the dog, which was a great bonus.

Booked a room for tonight, 1st August, for my wife and I only yesterday on Booking.com. On arrival, discovered we were booked for a years time. One of the staff, Liam, and another member from the kitchen did their best to find us alternative local accomodation, but alas to no avail. Would just like to thank the two lads for their help, they went above and beyond what we expected

We called in here for hot chocolates, staff very welcoming and friendly, tables spaced out with social distancing in place. Looking forward to coming back soon.

Fantastic food very friendly staff, social distancing and cleanliness 1st class, track and trace. Very safe. Heidi’s breakfast :), pancakes :),

I love love loved it here. Such friendly service and such good quality coffee and cake.I don't like milk and the lady who served me recommend to try something other than soya and I loved it! I bought 2 cakes. One of them was for my husband and even though he would never eat vegan food I risked buying him a slice of their vegan cake of the day due to the flavour and even though I told him it was vegan he absolutely loved it!I will definitely be visiting again when I'm back in Grasmere and will look into the lodge also as it looks a lovely place to stay!

Food was okay, slightly overpriced and the place felt incredibly cramped. Sell service in respect. Wouldn’t rush back

Loved this little cafe , the welcome we got was warm (far better than the Inn at Grasmere where we were staying!) Very dog friendly with great coffee and even better cakes. Will definitely visit again.

Heidi s is a dog friendly relaxed welcoming cafe Whether you just want a drink , cake, breakfast or lunch the food is fresh and delicious.

About the only place open at 9am on a March Thursday morning but now I know why... EPIC sausage and egg sandwich. Plenty of sausage, egg cooked perfectly and great crusty bread roll. Summit later reached as a result!!

Possibly the best coffee in Cumbria? Lovely cakes and savoury menu not too extensive so that everything is freshly cooked. Large portions. Friendly staff. Can be difficult to get a table sometimes but it’s well worth being patient.

Must try the hot chocolate after a day out walking! Such a lovely cafe, very nice decor, dog friendly and scrummy food at reasonable prices. We will definitely return here on our next outing and highly recommend.

Every time me, my partner and my little pooch come here to complete the Wainwrights, we always stop off at Heidi’s. Best cafe at Grasmere, easy! Especially if you have dogs. They make us feel welcome every time and always make a fuss over Teddy. We’ll be seeing you again soon!

i went to heidies yesterday and had cheese on toast love it. I see someone is moaning again about the cheese ,there is nothing worng with it .seams people just are never happy unless they are moaning.love the place the ladys are always bust and will always serv e you with a smile ..heies is the best in greamere and unless they closed i would not go anywhere eles .love the new counter thats just had an upgrade loks a lot better.the food in this cafe is 2nd to none and its nice to see that its dog friendly .emma and phill have just taken over one in ambleside so when they have finished getting that place ready looking forward to seeing the new cafe .anyway not going to turn this into a rant great lunch yesterday thanks once again

My husband and I visited the cafe with his parents and unfortunately were extremely disappointed. My father in law and I ordered the ham and cheese toasted sandwich, they were inedible. It had two different types of cheese, the bright orange cheese had a horrible taste and a very unpleasant texture. After the food was brought over to the table, no member of staff came over to asked if the food was ok... they had 4 lady’s behind the counter but non seemed interested in the customers. Our plates didn’t get removed from the table and we couldn’t get anyone’s attention.. so we got our jackets on and only as we were leaving were we acknowledged, we advised the lady about the cheese but she didn’t seem interested. I wouldn’t recommend, we have been to a lot nice cafes in the area!

Went into this cafe because it was dog friendly which usually means they allow dogs. However the staff were more than accommodating to our dog as well as us, she was given lots of attention and treats. She even made it on to the dog hall of fame which I think is such a nice idea! The food was also really nice and was a reasonable price, this is a place I would definitely go back to.

Lovely little place...but 4 people ordered breakfast before our order. Coffee and tea came promptly then jad to wait 40 mins for a big breakfast and scrambled eggs. Big breakfast was missing items so this added to the poor score. No apology. No replate. I think an easy fix is sorry about your wait can i get you a free refill.. So simple but no. Plenty of other places like Mathilde and Lucias close by. Wont try again.

Just had a coffee as we were off elsewhere for a big lunch but the food all looked tasty. Excellent coffee.

As a whole it was ok but the amount of time that we waited was very surprising as it was very simple food to make

Right in the centre of Grasmere and within walking distance of pubs, restaurants & shops. Breakfast is superb together with the service from all the staff from housekeeping to coffee shop staff.

Having just left is establishment in the village due to their poor choice of vegan food, we went in search of lunch elsewhere and stood outside Heidis to read the menu. There were several vegan options so we went in. I opted for the vegan burger and hubby (non vegan) had beef chilli and nachos. I had tea with soya milk and he had a beer. The food was lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful. My only issue was that there were some beautiful cakes on display but no vegan ones. I am a Piglet and cake always wins . All joking aside, this is a lovely eaterie.

No fue agradable, lo siento. Los nachos eran como un plato de chapuzón con las salsas más baratas caídas encima. El guacamole está hecho con aguacate, esto era como una salsa fina y horrible con hierbas secas espolvoreadas en la parte superior. El sándwich de queso y jamón estaba bien, pero el queso era barato y dejaba un sabor grasiento muy malo en la boca. Prepárate para esperar si el café está medio lleno. Hay moho verde creciendo dentro del panel de vidrio del gabinete del enfriador que debe observarse. El personal era agradable, pero nunca volveremos. Vergüenza.

Very friendly service from staff,impressed with,traditional,steak and ale and vegan pasties. Helpfully with allergen advice. Little expensive.

We came to Heidi’s for breakfast on my birthday as they are dog friendly and they opened before most other places in a Grasmere. We were certainly not disappointed. The coffee was really nice, the large breakfast really tasty and my wife’s omelette was the best she had had for a long time. The staff were really friendly and made our border terrier, Archie, dog of the day as it was his birthday too! Cakes looked great too. Would certainly come back and recommend

Cenamos aquí el 18 de noviembre de 2019 como un pequeño grupo de amigos que visitan el Distrito de los Lagos durante unos días.

Just poped into hiedis for lunch and again they inpress me .i like to mix and match the stuff on the menu and if they can do it they will. today i mixed sauaage rool beans and chips ( im sure the chef thinks not him again lololol) and what al lucnh really nice and hot for a cold afternoon .and very filling. emma and phill plus leam macala and the chef and the others that work there make this place a gem in the heart of grasmere .they have just opend another place in ambleside and im looking forward to geing that one ago ..cheers once again ..

Have visited here a few times before. It is a pleasant cafe and the staff seem nice. We sat at a table with some empty plates and cups on it. Took a while for them to move them away and they didn’t wipe the table down I am afraid. The toasties and sandwich were lovely. The soup more of a curried soup than spiced as was advertised.

Called for breakfast and it was fantastic with really good quality sausage and bacon, I was spoilt for choice with the menu offering so much variety, lovely clean restaurant with friendly service.

Habiendo visitado por última vez en marzo (¡vea mi crítica anterior!), Insistí en traer a mi esposo aquí para almorzar. El personal era tan amable como antes y el café tan suave! Mi sopa especiada de zanahoria y cilantro era abundante y deliciosa, mientras que la papa de mi marido era de un tamaño decente (¡y delicioso, aparentemente!).

Visité ayer a las 3 pm y no nos sirvieron el almuerzo a pesar de que todavía salía comida caliente de la cocina. No es un gran problema, fuimos a otro lado. Pensé que volveríamos a intentarlo hoy a la 1 de la tarde. Estaba bastante ocupado, pero se liberó una mesa y la camarera dijo que prepararía la mesa para nosotros. Nos quedamos en la puerta esperando, y esperando y esperando. La señora no volvió a limpiar la mesa ni a sentarnos. Después de casi diez minutos de espera, salimos y comimos un almuerzo fantástico en Greens Cafe and Bistro.

Had a delicious breakfast in Heidi's. Lovely Illy coffee and beautifully cooked breakfast. Service was very friendly and really nice atmosphere. The cakes looked incredible as well but we were too full from breakfast! Best bit was that our Springer made it onto the doggy wall of fame as dog of the day - hurrah!

Pre-walk we had a lovely trip to Heidi's Cafe! Loved the bespoke loo roll holder (in a tight access toilet!).

I would certainly prefer that staff serving food refrained from stoking dogs visiting the premises. I am sure the staff will go and wash their hands afterwards but whilst I like the personal engagement I think the action can give rise to a negative feeling.

Ate here with a family group on our recent trip to the Lakes. We were a mixture of veggies and meat eaters and all had a cooked breakfast on a cold, rainy morning. The cafe is extremely cosy and welcoming and the breakfasts were cooked to perfection! Perhaps a slightly longer wait than you might get in some places but who cares when everything is freshly cooked? Great coffee too.

One return from a walk we visited this cafe Both had a bacon bun and tea for two Both enjoyed the meal Tea excellent

Mi amigo y yo visitamos en una tarde húmeda y ventosa después de una larga y agotadora caminata, así que este era el lugar ideal para satisfacer apetitos grandes. Ambos optamos por la hamburguesa de ternera servida con papas fritas y ensalada, aunque en retrospectiva tal vez desearía haber ido al pudín de Yorkshire con papas asadas y pollo. No importa, tal vez la próxima vez. El servicio fue eficiente y cortés en un ambiente limpio y acogedor. ¿Qué no había para gustar?

A weeks break and wanted to be central to the Lake District. We love Grasmere and have stayed in this location before.

Visited Heidi's several times during our week long stay in Grasmere. We found the food tasty, with excellent choices and the staff welcoming and very dog friendly. Would highly recommend.

I was really happy finally a day off together after the summer graft this place has had a lot of thought and passion put into it I'm extremely impressed we had a wonderful breakfast amazing scrambled eggs and a really cosy welcoming place the cakes look brilliant. Keep up the hard work well done!!!

Looking for somewhere to have lunch in Grasmere and came across Heidi's cafe. So glad we went in to it as the menu had excellent choices. Ordered the bacon sourdough roll and asked for crispy bacon and it came exactly as I wanted it. My companion had the BLT sandwich and it was served with side salad. it was also very good. But must mention the tea which is the best we have tasted. Staff were very efficient and friendly. Definitely will visit again when in Grasmere.