Kakaw in South Lakeland

The cafe is nice, as are the hot chocolates but the staff are rude, unfriendly and not welcoming. Speak to you like you’re an idiot, don’t explain the menu and ruined the visit. Wouldn’t return.

The drinks were excellent but the service was surly, bordering on hostile. The person in sole charge was curt and unfriendly. They should invest in customer care. Vibe killed. Negative experience.

Absolute banger of an experience. The hot chocolate could not be better. What a place to enjoy an afternoon drink with your bestie. Would go there every day if i could.

Delicious drinking chocolate and damson brownie, yummy. Excellent range of chocolate strengths. Owners very welcoming

Called in for a coffee and we were served by a friendly, young lady. We were made very welcome - coffee was superb and next time we will try the chocolate. Lovely, welcoming atmosphere.

Been here lots since it opened, solo, as a couple, and with friends! Dog friendly. So many options for hot chocolate strengths from the sweet ones I like up to 100%! Al named after the wainwright fells which is a nice touch! I always get the vegan marshmallows (so nice to have veggie option), my only complaint is that I wish you got more in a serving!

Visited over the weekend with my husband and pooch. Really beautiful little coffee/hot choc shop. The lady serving (sorry i forgot your name) was really welcoming, polite and helpful in us choosing the right chocolate for us; we even got to sample a little nib before deciding. The chocolate was really tasty and served in a lovely quirky mug. Our dog was also welcomed and given a big bowl of water. We would definitely visit again; i can wait to work through the selection. I had the catsye cam chocolate at 60% which was really nice, and my husband had the white side chocolate which was really sweet and creamy. really pleased we found this little gem.

If you are looking for coffee, hot chocolate or mocha in the Kendal area then Kakaw has the very best. They keep things simple here no sandwiches and few cakes but what they do provide is second to none. Chocolate choice is very varied with over 20 different varieties and strengths available each described on boards behind the bar. During the recent hot weather I have tried their chocolate milk shake and it really is the best chocolate milk shake I’ve ever had. Service is always very friendly and it is a great place to spend a little time with a hot or cold drink watching the world go by.

Kakaw serve truly fabulous coffee and chocolate. We thought we would visit last weekend and were delighted with the ‘sweetness’ of the coffee, and a truly legendary mocha made with 54% (Esk Pike) chocolate. Kakaw create their own chocolate at different levels of intensity. The cafe does not look particularly special from outside; the furniture is quite brutalist, the wall mounted menu not all that clear to see what they do, the lighting not very bright…but do not let any of these put you off. If you like good coffee/chocolate this cafe is a rare gem!