Orton Scar Cafe in Eden

Very average we got a tea and scone for two. Came close to 15£ .....which for a cold scone and stewd tea thought was overpriced. You pay seperately for jam and cream ... tiny amount of jam!. Service didnt bother me but some might take as a bit abrupt.

Came across this lovely cafe in passing, had a quick check of reviews and seamed promising. We were not disappointed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We opted for a bacon butty as earlier review said it was nice. They were correct lovely bacon but then the cakes looked too good to pass on. So opted for a piece of the ginger cake, the sponge was so light. I would highly recommend

As the title says "surprising cafe in the middle of nowhere". We were driving along on our way to our stay in Grasmere when travelling through all the little roads we were suddenly met by Orton scar cafe. We decided to stop for a quick coffee. From the outside it doesn't really look anything but once inside there were plenty of people, mainly walkers. The food looked good and so we decided on a cheese toastie and some ginger cream cake. This cake certainly was the highlight. So light and fluffy and very gingery. The staff were really polite and as we were going some cyclists arrived, so they do get quite busy. Yes, it does look abit like a church or school hall, but it is just what you need in the middle of nowhere to refill, rest and then carry on your journey. Well done and keep up the good work.

A bright welcome as we came through the door and readily entered into conversation my husband had ham egg and chips, the ham was beautiful

Very quick service. Delicious bacon sandwich. Open at 9 am when I was passing on coast to coast walk. Beautiful village location

Lovely cafe. Clean and friendly, with delicious breakfast options and proper lakeside tea. You might even get to see a red squirrel!

Best Bakewell slice I've ever had. Coffee was good too, latte was nice and hot. Would be even nicer if the outdoor bit was a little less car-parky, but you can't have everything!

Seems to have changed hands. My favourite used to be Small Breakfast, but there is only 1 breakfast now, about the size of the previous small one, but with only 1 slice of toast instead of 2 and ghastly wet microwaved bacon. Not sure if the black pudding, which used to be very tasty, has been replaced by a cheaper version.

Breakfast very good - hot, nicely presented and good quality ingredients. Coffee good too. Service friendly and efficient. Nice decor too and fresh and clean.

This cafe is a little gem. We were directed here from the chocolate shop as they couldn't provide non dairy milk and we are glad of that, as this cafe was so good. The staff were friendly, they had a choice of milks for me, cakes too. Lovely cafe.

Went here today with friends for lunch, had bacon and Brie baguette which was delicious some of the best bacon we have tasted with small side salad and coleslaw also a toasted sandwich which was also good staff friendly, well worth a visit.

We are regular visitors here but haven’t been for a while. Arrived yesterday lunchtime to a warm welcome from the very friendly staff. Plenty of room on this visit which is unusual as the place can get very busy. Extensive menu but I went for the Cumberland Sausage. I was not disappointed! The place is clean and the staff efficient and friendly. My meal was piping hot and very enjoyable. There is a vast range of sweets but not for today! Still a good excuse to!come back soon. As I’ve said it can get quite busy so be prepared for that.

I drop in here often when I’m hiking, cycling and motorbiking. It’s in the perfect location. Each and every time I exit feeling much the same. They were friendly and the food was good but it was completely unmemorable. Here are some personal observations. Let’s look at ambience first. Ok, it’s always warm, clean and tidy but although sounding harsh, it’s a bit like a village hall experience. Tables, neatly aligned, no mellow background music and due to the hall like acoustics, conversation is undertaken in hushed tones. Walls far too bare. There must be some good tasteful artwork produced locally? Think big and bold. I would also like to see the seating broken up into low screened bays with way more emphasis on comfort. Larger tables too, even if they are vintage. There’s no shortage of space. Maybe a few sofa’s with low tables in the corners for folks that are just stopping by for coffee and a slice of that yummy cake. A woodburner surrounded by vintage leather sofa’s would make a wonderful focal point. I, like many, prefer a more intimate cafe experience. Moving on….The coffee is great as is much of the food but I think you need to step up on some of the basics. I ordered homemade soup with a ‘crusty’ roll last Friday. It was spicy butternut squash and was a 9/10. Fantastic. A little spiral of sour cream would have looked and tasted even better but the accompanying crusty roll…..nearly unforgivable. Limp, warm and well, microwaved. I didn’t have the heart to say anything but where does crusty come in? You have so many artisan trade bakeries in the area. Look at what Tebay Services can offer. As for the service, well it is courteous but also a tad timid. Showing interest in your customers makes them your friends and they’ll keep coming back. Concluding, I’ll continue to visit but I’m frustrated at what could be great just passes for averagely good. You deserve to be way better and it’s so easily within reach.

Good quality food, good sized portions, good pleasant service, what is not to like about eating out here?

Have had lunch here today and that will be the one and only time.Had quiche with chips and side salad.The quiche pastry was too thick,the chips were scrappy bits of potato and there was a very little lettuce , a quarter of tomato and runny coleslaw.My husband had hot beef in a baguette and chips which didn't look appetising.Overpriced and poor quality.How did you win the Award.?

We were very disappointed with our visit to Orton Scar cafe. The food was overpriced. I asked for a quiche with salad, I was served a small square of quiche with a few shreds of lettuce and 1/4 of tomato, I was charged £10.95 for this. I've given a star for the friendly young waitress who was very attentive. I've given a star for the cleanliness of the cafe. I do think the woman in charge could learn hospitality etiquette from the young waitress. It was also embarrassing hearing how she spoke to customers who were only asking for advice.

We visited here for a late lunch its an unusual cafe looks like a former village hall hood off road parking and WiFi available but the best bit was the all day breakfast not the cheapest at £12.95 but quality ingredients and large portion one of the best I've had in the words of Arnie I will be back

Wonderful food and service,nothing was too much trouble. Great place, can't fault it. The biscoff cake was delicious. Thank you 🙂

Great service. Enjoyed our bacon butties and nice hot coffee. From a regular, satisfied local visitor.

Just called in with family and friends, very rude staff like they didn’t want your business, spent over £200 and felt unwelcome,

What a beautiful cafe in a gorgeous setting, such a shame the manager makes her customers feel so unwelcome. There was 2 lovely young ladies who were also working, they were very pleasant but obviously wary of their rather bossy and unpleasant boss. Food was okay, rather expensive for what it was, £1.20 for syrup. I was made to feel extremely awkward when I asked if I could swap my beans for another item on the menu… the younger member of staff went to ask the manager, who then came storming back to our table to say no swaps unless it’s a hash brown. Which I’m totally fine with, however her stand and manner was totally uncalled for and rather intimidating. I have worked in hospitality for over 6 years, and I’d never speak to a guest like that. Rather limited facilities due to the many sights dotted around the cafe stating wifi would be charged after the first hour and to use the charging plugs you must ask and again may be charged. I understand we’re in a cost of living crisis, but this is rather tight to charge customers for these facilities. Cafe, however, was clean and bright. Will not return due to the manager being so off putting

From the moment we walked in, we felt unwelcome. There were 15 of us and the lady at front of house made it quite obvious she didn’t like our children who sat at the tables and were well behaved throughout. Food was overpriced and she was extremely rude. It was as if we were an inconvenience to them. She wasn’t happy that we didn’t squeeze onto 2 four seater tables when we arrived and spoke to the lovely young waitress girl disgustingly in front of us. If I were the girls mother I’d be fuming. She also didn’t like when I politely asked for butter because our very expensive sandwiches didn’t have any on. We spent over £200 yet we saw the woman behind the counter rolling her eyes and pulling her face to another member of staff as we were leaving. Hope I’ve saved a few families a disappointing trip to this cafe.

A cracking little spot. Was visiting the area on a day out and our planned lunch venue was closed. So we came here instead - very glad we did! The all day breakfast was great, and as for the hot beef and onion baguette.... oh wow!! I could eat that all day! Great little place and would happily go back if I'm in the area again.

What a little gem! we found the food was way more than expected. It was all delicious. The staff were absolutely lovely!

Lovely cafe, all home made baking, good choice on the menu, and the soup of the day (Carrot) was lovely. So good to be back and eating here again. Really bright and clean inside, terrific service and a warm welcome

The food and drink we had were lovely.BUT the manager on duty that day was SO RUDE and unfriendly. ( we were not the only ones to notice this ) I would go as far as to say she was BULLYING her young staff . Spoke to them in a most demeaning manner. I left feeling actually quite traumatised by it . !!!!!

We were not made to feel welcome on arrival, but we're spoken to as though we were irritating children at school dinners. We were immediately told all the things we couldn't do/have e g. No dogs/limited menu/no crockery outside. We didn't have any problem with this, but it was delivered in such an officious and unwelcoming manner. The person in charge was simply unpleasant to the customers and showed no less than a bullying tone to the poor youngsters working alongside her. The food and drink we had was good, thankfully, and the venue is great, but the owner needs to give his staff some training in polite customer service!

Bland and uninspiring food. Served as fuel on our cycle but completely lacking in flavour. Maybe we chose badly but two lunches, both eaten without any enthusiasm.

We called into Orton Scar Cafe on 26.10.2022 for a final breakfast before heading home after a short break in the village and were given a very hearty welcome and enjoyed a great breakfast. The cafe is a little out of the way and looks...

My wife and I called for two small all day breakfasts on a Saturday early afternoon. It was fairly busy, but the service was excellent and the food tasty and plentiful. Highly recommended.

Friendly, welcoming, and very helpful in getting us sorted with with some logistical problems that where nothing to do the the cafe experience, and which we much appreciated. Good cafe food. Thank you.

We visit the café about once a month. As always the staff were friendly and attentive although there was a long wait for our sandwiches on this occasion, we had finished our drinks by the time they arrived. The bread rolls, side salad and coleslaw...

Called in during the lunch hour rush yet didn’t have too long a wait for food to be served. The breakfasts were good quality and very tasty. The two young girls waiting on were unbelievably good and friendly despite being so busy. Excellent meals.

Excellent service and brilliant breakfast. Would definitely recommend and we will be back I want to try the cakes 🎂👍🏻

I had ham baguettes & salad with a strong pot of tea & a large piece of Victoria spong cake. Lovely. Sue had a tuna mayo sandwich with salad. Very well presented & clean throughout. Well patronised by the tourist & enjoys a good local...

No trip to Cumbria is complete for me without a visit to this lovely cafe. Had brunch there this morning and it was excellent as usual with a fantastic selection of tray-bakes and cakes. There is parking outside, picnic benches if you want to eat...

Stopped at this cafe a number of times whilst bike riding. Friendly service with a great selection of food, from full breakfasts to cakes and tea. Good sized car park.

My second visit to the cafe whilst in the area. I ordered to sit in and enjoyed the Small Full English Breakfast which was ample. Service was good and the food arrived promptly . Value for money wise slightly more expensive then other similar places.

Wonderful friendly service and we were able to find gf&df options with the help of our waitress. They also have a gf&df cake which is good as it’s hard to find places that do both

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Called in for lunch to find a good choice of food and drink. The service offered was both friendly, efficient and helpful. I enjoyed my baguette of bacon and brie served with a good coffee. On the way out I noticed how good the cakes...

We called in for some lunchtime takeaway food. The choice was great and the staff and service excellent. We opted for sandwiches and they were freshly prepared and absolutely superb in value and quality terms. We could have not been more satisfied. Highly recommended

Visited on August Bank Holiday Sunday & it was BUSY. The team of young ladies that were serving were very friendly, organised & efficient. Would recommend booking on a Sunday Lunchtime as lots of people had ordered Roast Dinner- which looked great. We were on...

Been meaning to drop by when in area, so glad I did. A nice addition for Orton. Good choice on the Menu prices competitive, enjoyed a Hot Chocolate and nice fresh baguette sandwich. Clearly a lot of thought gone into this establishment which makes it...

Very nice to see the café open again. Great cakes, friendly staff. The only minor criticism is that the frothed milk doesn’t have the proper texture.

Just popped in after looking at market, very clean and covid safe, great choice of food all freshly prepared , spot on .

Stopped by on our travels around Yorkshire and cumbria. Friendly staff and lady giving us lots of tips on places to visit. Nice coffee bacon roll and delicious cakes.

Had a mid ride break .... which was very welcome. Thankfully we had booked ahead as part of the CoV necessities & we felt very safe. The bacon & Brie baguettes we’re very popular with my friends & I had a gluten free bacon bap...

Stopped for coffee and cake. Well organised, social distancing and friendly staff. Can recommend malteser tiffin and scones with good coffee.Inside and outside seating. Plenty of parking spaces.

Had a nice cuppa , cake and tea cake. Second visit in 2 weeks with each child etc plus mum this time too. Only little gripe was cappuccino was only warm where as last nice was nice and hot. Different people making I guess. Still...

We were on the way from Tebay junction on the M6. Secure venue for social distancing and the home made cake was delicious. Excellent service. Both friendly and caring.

We visited here on Friday 21st August 20 20. We were staying in Tebay and needed to get the kids out of the cottage during the heavy wind and rain! The lady was very helpful on the phone( we needed 2 tables of 4) Upon...

First time ive had to write a slightly negative review for here. Have always enjoyed visits in the past. Seemed a bit short of staff yesterday (Sat 22nd Aug). No contact details were taken and there was quite alot of visitors in who were obviously...

We were staying close to Orton so stopped by to eat a quick breakfast. They are closely following covid restrictions and everything felt very clean and safe. When my husband asked if they had any vegan options, she just asked him what he would like...

Have struggled with how to write this review without being too negative.... Came to Orton Scar Cafe at 1330 on 19th July with my partner and 4 year old daughter. We were told cafe was full due to social distancing measures and it was explained...

First visit, for morning coffee and still anxious about being 'indoors' with others for meals etc! However, not a problem as the signage, sanitising aspect was a really high standard, especially when using the loo! We both enjoy a Latté but can't stand having it...

My partner and I visited Orton Scar Cafe once more, on the second day of opening after the lock down. Absolutely nothing to report other than the food was as lovely as the last time we visited. The lasangne was absolutely gorgeous as usual, with...

Great home made cakes, including gluten free, friendly service and hot food cooked to order. The breakfast is great.

Lovely food near been before would recommend it to anyone who wants to go to the lakes and amazing food and good service

Nos impresionó el conocimiento de nuestra camarera cuando le preguntamos acerca de las opciones sin gluten y sin lácteos. Ella sabía exactamente lo que podíamos comer y que también usaban cigüeña de bloque, no cigüeña blanda (como suave no es df) La comida era deliciosa y también tienen un pastel de gf y df desde nuestra última visita, bien hecho a todos

Paré a tomar un café en un día ventoso y crudo (cortesía de Storm Dennis), antes de comenzar una caminata hacia Great Asby. Encantadora cafetería limpia y luminosa con personal amable (hablador). Las bebidas, (café con leche, capuchino y chocolate caliente), todo bien y la comida, (cosas básicas de desayuno) fue excelente. Uno de los miembros tiene una intolerancia severa al gluten y esto no fue un problema. Buen valor para el dinero.

¡Orton Cafe tiene que ser mi café favorito! !¡Conviértase en un cliente habitual debido a su fantástico servicio y comida! Somos bienvenidos cada vez que visitamos!¡Pedimos lo mismo cada vez que vamos, que en mi caso es la baguette de carne caliente y papas fritas! ! Es absolutamente fantástico y me encanta la ensalada de col.No hay muchas veces que no me vaya con un Malteser Traybake, ¡es maravilloso!Los nuevos horneados de bandeja más grandes para llevar son una adición adicional, pero tienden a significar que tengo que compartirlo con los niños cuando llego a casa, ¡jaja! !¡Recomiendo totalmente Orton Cafe a cualquiera! !

Mi pareja y yo hemos visitado Orton Scar Cafe en varias ocasiones durante los últimos 2 años más o menos mientras hemos estado caminando por la zona. En realidad no vivimos tan lejos, pero amamos mucho el área. En al menos dos visitas con algún tiempo de diferencia, ambos disfrutamos el quiche de queso y cebolla y realmente lo disfrutamos. Ambos obtuvimos una rebanada grande, que era gruesa y llena de sabor. ¡Las patatas fritas tampoco estaban mal! Estaremos de vuelta. . . . . . . .

Brilliant cafe, tasty food, plenty of parking, clean, spacious but best of all are the team working there, really friendly, fun and helpful.The front of house lady (I am sorry I forgot to ask her name) was so lovely, we had a good chuckle with her and she gave us the best tip ever for seeing red squirrels cue 6 very excited and happy midlanders.The cafe has a real community feel and everyone is made to feel welcome, the people of Orton are lucky to have such a place on their doorstep.

had a full cooked breakfast here recently and was pleasantly suprised at how much we got on our plates. nice and clean inside with helpful staff. will visit here again when in the area.

We had a lovely family lunch at the cafe. The Manager was very helpful and very hospitable. The food was excellent,very tasty and good portion size. Can’t wait to return. The cakes and tray bakes looked fab, but too full to treat ourselves.

Lunch here (after a walk in the nearby countryside) was good. We had scrambled eggs on toast and a tuna mayonnaise sandwich, and earlier beforehand had a scone and tea. The bakewell slice was also moist and tasty. Pleasant with reasonable service.

We called in at this friendly, clean and bright cafe for a second time earlier this week. It had lovely coffee and great cake. One portion was generous for the two of us. We chatted to the lady who served us and we were very impressed by the involvement of the cafe in the local community.

Called in here again on sunday 30th june and yet again we were not disappointed. Lovely meal - the ho beef baguette melted in the mouth and mg husband said his all day breakfast was the best he had had for a long. As ever the staff were lovely too. Always so friendly. Cant wait until my next visit ! Highly recommend

Clean, fresh and modern style. Good toasties and sandwiches. We didn't have cakes but they looked good too.

Just had soup and cakes but soup home made and tasty. Staff very helpful and friendly. Nice atmosphere

Llamamos ayer en nuestro camino a Kendal, limpio y encantador, buen menú con mucha variedad, el servicio fue bueno, la hamburguesa grande de mi esposo cuando llegó era enorme y se veía increíble, el pastel de limón también era muy morish, vale la pena una visita si estás en la zona, definitivamente volveremos

La lectura pensó que las otras reseñas me hacen preguntarme si incluso fuimos al mismo lugar.

Had a very lovely lunch, fantastic soup and cakes. Left my phone on the table and the very lovely lady dropped it off at my friends house in the village , what service thank you so much!

A bit off the beaten track, but worth a visit for a refreshment and lovely cake. Take a de-tour - come off at M6 junction 38 - you wont be disappointed.

We visited yesterday on bikes, the weather was terrible and we were on our last legs. A member of staff was very very helpful organising a taxi for us and the bikes. Thank you so much!!

We often call here when out on our motorbikes. The staff are always welcoming and take orders from your table. The food is very good, promptly served and freshly cooked. Toilets are also kept clean and tidy.

Algunas cosas buenas. Selección, precio y servicio. Sin embargo, la comida era normal, tocino graso y salchicha masticable. Algunos pequeños cambios podrían hacer un gran cambio.

We came here for brunch, between us we had a sausage bap, a brie baguette and shared a slice of cake. All very lovely, the milkshake was good too. I like that they have the most recent local newspapers too!

Estábamos en Orton para el mercado de agricultores y queríamos un lugar para almorzar en lugar de comer los trozos y las piezas que habíamos comprado. Este café se encuentra en un bonito edificio, amplio y luminoso, con una selección de revistas, un área de juguetes, libros de segunda mano y algunos regalos a la venta.

No íbamos a parar en Orton, pero vimos la cafetería en nuestro camino por el pueblo, tomamos una taza de té para dos y un pedazo de pastel que era agradable, el personal era amable y es una buena cafetería para parar y toma una bebida.

Decided to visit due to good reviews and the lack of too much else in the area.

Myself and 2 friends went to Cumbria for the weekend and booked in for an afternoon tea. The cafe was so lovely, clean and had a homely feel to it. The staff were so welcoming, friendly and couldn’t do enough for us throughout our visit.

Comimos dos dias y muy bien, hay libros , juegos para los niños, bien decorado y limpio. La comida cosas senzillas pero ricassopas, english breakfast...

Great VFM and wholesome food - not far from Cumbrian Colditz (Shap Wells Hotel) a must - the caffe that is not the hotel.

We love coming to this cafe which serves one of the best gluten free cakes to be had. Their Lemon drizzle or Lime drizzle cakes are great with a lovely pot of tea and our guests have told us the ‘normal’ cakes are good too!

Visited last week for a pot of tea and a slice of Bakewell tart which was home baked both moist and tasty, promised to bring my wife on next visit which was this morning for breakfast en route to Carlisle. Both ordered the large all day breakfast which was cooked to perfection no greasy joe breakfast which you get in some establishments! back puddings, sausage, hash browns and all very tasty, plus 2 rounds of brown toast and marmalade plus good sized pot of tea for two. Staff very helpful and friendly also.

Visited here earlier in the year, and thought we must have just been on a bad day. We drive past here regularly so thought we would give a second chance. (May, 2018) Coffee was lovely, gluten free offering poor, but at least there was some this time. Average. Worth noting that not all reviews are written on the day of visit!

After good reviews my wife, mum in law and I visited, the lady said there was a 15 minute wait on food. 45 - 50minutes later our food arrived. Although roll was good it wasn't worth an extra 30-35minute wait. The chocolate milkshakes were okay and the vanilla milkshakes was like water. My wife did complain, I certainly would have but was talking to another customer, about his camera - bracketing and her. Otherwise they would have been told. I only found f out after I left. Only reason we were given for delay was food has to be done in order taken. If I was told there was a 45-50 minute waste I would have gone elsewhere.

We went for lunch. On arrival it was busy, we were told food would be 10-15 minute wait which we were happy with. We ordered three filled Rolls. After 45 minutes the food arrived. By that point we were ready to leave. They did apologise for the wait but we felt the wait was unacceptable for a cold lunch. The price for three filled rolls and three milkshakes was just under £25! Although nice but very expensive. We will not return.

I thoroughly enjoyed an excellent breakfast here. Generous servings, nicely cooked. Service could not have been better. Looking forward to my next visit.

Lovely helpful service with tasty drinks and food and ready for a good walk in this scenic spot, great

my sugar levels were flagging, lovely array of cakes,tray bakes and sweet treats. good tea, coffee smelled good, cake and tea what a treat.

We usually go to another well known eating establishment in Orton but always drive past here so thought we would give it a try for coffee and cake. The cafe was cold and even the lady serving had her coat on and scarf. Not a welcoming environment at all. We were freezing in there. The coffee and hot chocolate were really good, however there were no gluten free snacks at all, which is very disappointing, so we came away cold and hungry. Sorry but we won’t be back.

Came across this gem when we were travelling and decided to go in for a cuppa. We discovered that it offered much more than tea and scones and soon settled to choose a meal from the extensive menu and specials boards. Food was quickly presented with friendly chat. Portions were generous and perfectly cooked. Establishment was extremely clean and enjoyable. We will visit again.

Popped in on a Sunday afternoon in the summer for a bite to eat and a pot of tea after doing a spot of Sunday shopping. Couldn’t ask for better food & drink. Everything was pretty much perfect. We are quite a regular visitor & recommend to friends and family

Called in for a coffee and snack and were pleased we had. Home made cakes together with great coffee and service with a smile. Thank you.

Very friendly will to back when we are on holiday up there again. Brilliant big breakfast lovely place . loved...

We were on a cycle ride form Kirkby Lonsdale to Appleby and we stopped for a late lunch at the...

A good cafe in a great location in a nice village an ideal base for walking. The food was home...