Joey's in South Lakeland

Just went to Joey’s inaugural evening service at Claife, well what an experience, the food was out of this world (vegan is not usually my bag!), the service exceptional. All in a friendly laid back environment, perfect location for an after dinner walk, what more could you ask for in the heart of the Lake District. Cannot wait to go back.

Thought we would have tea and coffee plus cake here mid morning before visiting the castle. First point of annoyance was the staff talking to each other rather than paying attention to their customers. I bought 1 tea. 1 coffee and two lemon tarts. Second point of annoyance was the paper bags that I was served the lemon tarts in. Cardboard cups I find irritating enough but paper bags ? No tray to take cups and bags outside to partner with but luckily I had a jacket with pockets in it. Final point was the inedibility of everything ! The 'builders' tea' was foul. Could have been coloured water. The Americano was weak and tasteless. The lemon tarts had a taste but unfortunately it was of of petrol or diesel - we could not agree on which. It was certainly not lemon and their texture was thick and greasy. We threw most of the 'food' away. Vegan food can be excellent. I have a grandson allergic to both dairy and egg and make a very tasty lemon tart for him. Perhaps I should offer Joey's the recipe. Will not visit again and do not recommend it to anyone else.

Delicious homemade food. Fantastic service. Strongly recommend Great choice of cakes, bread and soup before it's gone. 😁😁