Relish in South Lakeland

Popped in for lunch recently and we were very impressed. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the cafe looks lovely and is very clean, and the food was amazing! Really pleased we found this place, we will definitely be back!

Found this super little cafe whilst visiting Kendal. Delightful young lady serving tasty food and delicious cakes (made by her mum). Happy to leave my husband to sample the sweet treats whilst I browsed CoolCrafting on the opposite side of Market Square. Returned for lunch - pulled pork panini/eggs Benedict/millionaire shortbread/Rice Krispie cake. Generous portions and great value for money. Will return.

Relish has a top notch location in the center of Keswick. Lots of outside tables overlooking the farmers market. The sandwiches are good and very reasonably priced.

Fantastic eaterie. Stopped here on route south to north Wales. The food was cooked fresh and well-presented. We had the normal and veggie breakfasts and they were terrific. We also had our cocker spaniel with us and he was made to feel at home. Staff were friendly. Establishment clean and welcoming. Lots of lovely home-made cakes and plenty of seating on the main floor and upstairs. Could not fault it. Don't look anywhere else and waste your time - go here for a snack, brunch, coffee, cup of tea or a cake. Can't recommend it highly enough.

lovely lunch spot, chill atmosphere and helpful staff assisting with a pram thank you! affordable menu and delicious looking cakes will definitely be visiting again :)

Lovely food and coffees, quick service, great atmosphere. The staff were really lovely! Chilli and full breakfast were both delicious. And the rice crispy traybake and ginger cookie were insane!!!

Called in with our wee dog for some brunch and got a lovely welcome. Great ambiance and service, and latte was one of the best we’d had recently. Food was also high quality and tasty, and very reasonably priced. 100% recommend to anyone wandering through Kendal!

Came across this lovely cafe by chance. I always try and look for small/local firms instead of the big chains. What a lovely quaint place. Locally sourced food, local art for sale and first class customer service. Sourdough was fresh, avocado, eggs and bacon delicious and very good value for money! Would highly recommend.

While exploring the town of Kendal, searching for somewhere nice for lunch, I managed to have a nice lunch of BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich and a glass of Diet Coke. The sandwich tasted really nice. So, the next time I visit Kendal, I know where to find lunch.

Really lovely cafe with friendly staff and the food was really nice at a good price. The cowboy beans that came with the breakfast were really good and so was the sausage. Would definitely come again

Super lunch today in Kendal. Delicious coffee and the pulled pork sandwich was great quality - tasty pork, coleslaw, cheese and not sloppy. Would definitely order this again! Other menu items looked good too.

This lovely little café is on the Market Place in Kendal and it is real quality. Nice atmosphere, great service and superb food and very reasonable prices. We have been to restaurants that could match this combination. If your in Kendal and looking for some good food or even just a welcome brew then this is the place you should go. We can highly recommend the bacon sandwich and the mushrooms on toast.

This place is such a treat to visit ❤️🐾 We stopped on route from north wales to North Yorkshire. The staff are incredible and beyond friendly, probably the most dog-friendly cafe’ we’ve been to as a family of four with our cocker spaniel. Lunch was delish, we had cold and hot sandwiches and paninis. The owner was lovely and checked we were happy with everything and had a really genuine conversation with us. On the way out we took coffees and cakes with us for our onward journey. Highly recommend this coffee and lunch spot. We’d love to come back!

Just spent 5 days in the Lakes and this is the best place we have eaten lunch. A sandwich and a cup of tea. Made to order sandwich which means it is fresh not stuck in a cabinet/fridge for most of the day. The service is excellent friendly and welcoming and to top it off the price was far less then we had paid the previous day a little over £12 (previous £17). Thank you David your name is on the receipt.

friendly service with good food. centrally located and independently run there's an upper floor too. highly recommended

Lovely lunchtime visit. Popped in for something to eat when visiting Kendal. Have been here a few times before and again we weren’t disappointed. We had the all day breakfast and the chilli. Both were delicious. Portion sizes were really good too. Service was prompt and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Good value too. Stayed on for a coffee and a bit of cake. The orange and carrot cake was lovely. Would really recommend.

Delicious homemade leek and potato soup. Generous portion and perfect flavor and consistency. Amazing pulled pork rolls. Great service.

Lovely, fresh lunch. Super friendly and quick service. Had a nice coffee too and we both had some cake which are homemade. Staff were really great with the dogs and got some treats and fuss. Would highly recommend.

Quite small cafe about 2 tables downstairs and 5 upstairs. The food was excellent we had chilli con carne and a garlic Parmesan and ham panini unfortunately had to mark down as we had to wait about 40 mins for the food to arrive and a table also ordered after us but got served their food about 10 minutes before us.

This is a beautiful cafe with excellent food, service and is incredibly aesthetically pleasing. The staff there were lovely and it was an altogether exceptionally nice experience. Will definately visit again.

Really good place. Were looking for somewhere where we could have lunch, which didnt feel crowded and had a unique feel and found this place. Only downside was they didn't have the ingredients for the pizza panini at the time, so hopefully next time I will be able to try.

We popped in for brunch when staying in Kendal. I had a veggie breakfast and my husband had a meat version. The mushrooms weren't very warm and we really didn't like the homemade beans at all.

We came for lunch but found it to be pretty poor. We had to wait ages for our food, then I got the wrong thing and when we did eat we both said it wasn't great. My chicken and pesto panini was over toasted and...

An impromptu visit …. And am glad I dropped in. Was for an afternoon coffee on a rainy day. The coffee was great - strong enough & hot enough & big enough! Also had some delicious Bakewell tart …. there were also at least 2...

We called in Relish cafe for lunch today as usual places we visit were closed. Service was slow. When the food arrived it wasn’t what we ordered and when we finally got the food it was very mediocre. The only good thing was they didn’t...

We had breakfast here, a great little place which is central to Kendal. Very clean and looks good. Staff very pleasant and helpful to. The food was spot on, loved the sausage. Presented well and tasted great. Prices good with great quality. We will return,...

The staff are lovely and welcoming. The coffee and hot chocolate are tasty. Nice atmosphere. What more is needed? Would happily visit again.

This is our go to cafe when in town. The coffee and food is excellent, the pulled pork sandwich was great. They always have a good selection of cakes which are hard to resist and to top it off the staff are very friendly and...

We called here for a coffee and cake as they are dog friendly. Once inside the staff were really nice and very helpful. Many thanks

The fourth day of our Lakes staycation sadly heralded the arrival of dull weather. We really had made the best of the previous two days of glorious weather, and visited as many places as we could. We were, as a result a bit tired, not...

A super little cafe with a nice ambience, serving some very nice paninis and cakes. Friendly and efficient service too.

Found this lovely local cafe wondering around Kendal. Lovely decor. Staff were attentive and the food was delicious. The cakes were amazing!! Nice to support local.

Being honest, this wasn't our first choice, we had re-visited a local vegan cafe but everything there regrettably was bread based so we didn't stay. A few steps later we found Relish, we sat outside and both enjoyed a freshly baked jacket potato with cheese...

Lovely little place, 2 tables for 4 downstairs with more tables upstairs. I had earl grey tea with a bacon and egg cob (yes it’s called a cob). Not expensive, nice decor and friendly service.

A really lovely, quiant, quirky lunch spot. Friendly people, both the man and the lovely young lady did a great job. Welcomed with a smile and a laugh. We sat downstairs and orginally didn't know it had more space upsairs so it looked small, but,...

We had a coffee here while in kendal . Mocha and a flat white and a cheeky peanut cookie 😋. Lovely little place and friendly service .

Popped in today for a light lunch and we picked the perfect spot! We had a couple of brews and soup with sandwiches.. served quickly and everything was delish! Soup in particular was really nice (Thai Lentil) We couldnt manage pudding but we took a...

It’s a nice place to sit outside in good weather and have a coffee and cake. It’s a bit pricey but good quality.

Ordered two bacon, Brie and cranberry paninis. Don’t get me wrong they were beautiful but absolutely tiny, £16 for two teeny sandwiches!! 😱

Primera vez en visitar Relish y no nos decepcionó. Pedimos una fuente de mezze y un panini y todo estaba delicioso y fresco. Alimentos de origen local. Nos deleitamos con el pastel de zanahoria y naranja, el mejor que he probado, y un café americano caliente para terminar. Personal amable y servicio rápido también. Definitivamente lo recomiendo.

Hardly food to ‘Relish’ - cheap in cafe style but expensive prices for poor food (and choice) you get - best avoided for one of the many other options available

Tuve una hermosa visita a Relish No. 37 hoy para almorzar. El personal fue atento y super amable, y nos atendieron muy rápidamente. Tuve la fuente de mezze, que estaba fresca y deliciosa, especialmente el falafel que claramente se acababa de hacer ya que estaban bien calientes y algunos de los mejores falafel que he probado. Mi marido tenía el chilli con carne que, de nuevo, era delicioso, casero y con la cantidad justa de patada. No pudimos resistirnos a conseguir algunos de los increíbles pasteles para llevar. Impresionado con este café muy pintoresco y bien administrado, y definitivamente volveremos la próxima vez que estemos en Kendal.

Visité Kendal por primera vez y encontré el Relish No 37. El personal fue amable y acogedor. El menú del almuerzo tenía algo para todos en nuestro grupo y las raciones eran abundantes. Las medidas de Covid significaban que esperábamos a que nos sentaran, el área de arriba estaba bien espaciada para pequeños grupos familiares. Puedo recomendar la fuente mezze para compartir. ¡A los adolescentes también les encantó el chili de ternera y el sándwich desmenuzado BBQ! Con la esperanza de que lugares como este sobrevivan a la situación actual, es bueno comer en un lugar independiente en lugar de apoyar a las cadenas de restaurantes más grandes.

This restaurant is fab. The food quality is amazing and the staff were super friendly. I really like the design of the place

Popped in for lunch yesterday - had the pulled pork sandwich which was lovely! Friendly staff and beautiful decor. Will definitely be back!

Popped in for a Latte, very nice quaint interior and friendly girl Emily begins the counter. I tried the rice crispy tray bake it was amazing!

Nestled at the bottom of Branthwaite Brow this little gem is well worth a visit. Its tiny but there is additional seating upstairs. Filled with fabulous photographs of the Lakes. The staff were really friendly and helpful.I visited with my son, we devoured the sharing mezze platter which included stuffed vine leaves and delicious warm flatbread.I would highly recommend a visit if only for coffee and cake.

Whilst on holiday we called into Relish for lunch, really pleased with the food, lovely soup and a great sharing plate. The cafe was busy which is always a good sign, undoubtedly it is the staff and the service which make this place stand out, very friendly attentive & efficient service..... definitely recommend

Family owned cute eatery in Kendal. Friendly staff. Homemade fayre of generous portions which was delicious. Proper tea served with china cups. Good range of teas and paninis/wraps etc . Reasonable prices too.

Lovely food and great staff! Highly recommend a visit. Looking forward to trying the brunch! The new premises are bigger with character

Nothing strange about this place great staff really friendly lovely coffee an extremely well made mince pie first this year and one to remember if your Christmas shopping in kendal you'll love it!!!

First off relish looks lovely, very advertising from the outside and warm and cosy once your in. I would of loved to of given this place more than 3 stars but unfortunately that’s all it is. Let’s start with the random names off dishes, you say panini the rest of the UK says toastie (on wholemeal can I add), you say shawarma, the rest of the uk says wrap.. this is a little bit random and very disappointing if you’re expecting one thing and get served another. Secondly the prices are a little off, £7 for a toastie is pushing it slightly, even in Kendal. The egg mayo is fantastic though....Apart from that the staff where meh, and the manager or maybe the cook or possibly the owner (the older balding chap) struck us all as a bit of a tool- if he Does read this maybe some advice.... there’s nothing impressive about talking down to young employees, go to the gym or get a hobbie if you get frustrated a lot. As a whole, go in expecting average, order an egg mayo sandwich, leave pleasantly surprised.

The new look of Relish is fantastic.Had the chilli today and it was brill. Will be in to sample the evening menu very soon.

Stopped here for a light lunch. Soup was lovely (Thai Lentil) and coffee was good. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Dog friendly.

Just had the soup of the day at the new Relish, loved it. Great place to go if you're out with the dog too!

Fantastic lunch with kids. Amazing Beef stew with mash and Dumplings with a pint . What more can you want??

I went there yesterday for lunch. The new look of relish and more seating area. The owner is brilliant at customer service. Food is amazing too They reopen into new shop. Atmosphere is lovely.

We had a couple of latte and they had a selection of cakes and biscuits. There were a few vegan options too which is always good to

Basic cafe for tea/coffee and a snack. Seats outside which is great n good weather. We sat outside and had teas and cake. Quick service. Just sit and watch the world go by!

The food,the staff and the vibe of this place is just gorgeous. The prices are very reasonable and they took time with my nut allergic son without making us feel like we were a trouble to them. Highly recommended.

Este encantador negocio familiar ha estado en Kendal durante once años y está a punto de mudarse desde su ubicación actual; Así que ahora es un buen momento para decir que este es el mejor lugar para un almuerzo ligero cuando camina por esta gran ciudad comercial del norte. Los sándwiches y platos más completos son encantadores, el servicio es atento y amable y los precios son los correctos. Por supuesto, puedes tomar un café o incluso tomar un sándwich para comer en movimiento. . . Todo un sabroso y hecho a pedido.

had coffee with my wife and her friend, very nice coffee shop, staff very good did not eat, but food looked very good, it is a very popular place, as people never stopped coming in while we were there

Este es un café realmente atractivo en el centro de la ciudad de Kendal. El mercado local estaba en marcha y decidimos pedir bebidas y pasteles para un descanso. El pastel de chocolate y remolacha de Karen fue uno de los mejores que hemos tenido, absolutamente delicioso y muy húmedo.

Tried twice, didn't really enjoy the food either time the tastes and textures were just not that nice.

We called in here on our break at Kendal. Its a lovely friendly little café albeit a little tired looking but clean. The food however is lovely and they do a great cup of tea at very good prices. We will visit again on our trips to Kendal.

We have just had a late light lunch at the Relish. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food were tasty specially the pulled pork baguette with a home made barbecue sauce.

Visited Kendal and relish looked tempting for some lunch. Good service, and nice choices on the menu. I was persuaded to to try the lemon cake as well - yum.

Called in for a mid afternoon snack after a day shopping. Ordered two cokes, some ginger cake and a millionaire's shortbread. Cokes were in cans, ginger cake a bit dry, shortbread OK. Seats need a good refurb as the coverings were split and falling off. OK for a quick sit down but not for too long!

Just had lunch today consisting of chilli with rice and nachos followed by a slice of delicious Bakewell tart accompanied by sparkling water. All for under £10! A bargain. We were made to feel very welcome and the service was extremely efficient. Will return.

Nice fresh panini bought to take out but my goodness not even a smile of acknowledgement from the staff. 2 young girls serving and a gentleman who just ignored us as we walked in. such a shame as we wont visit there again-there are plenty of other places with friendly staff!

Entré en Relish para un almuerzo sentado mientras compra en Kendal. Tuve el pavo festivo, arándano y mi compañero tenía el cerdo tirado con salsa barbacoa. Ambos extremadamente sabroso! ! El pan estaba recién horneado, con carnes y salsas cocinadas por el propietario. No hay carnes procesadas falsas aquí! ! !

Great cafe. Lovely food. Fabulous staff! Always looked after and well fed. This place is a must. Thank you for feeding me after the KMF 10K xxxxx

Had two very nice Panini and coffee to go. Good service helpful staff. I thought the price was reasonable. Wold have given 5 stars but they had run out of pulled pork.

Intenté ir aquí un día cuando la comida estaba cerrada, y no estaba satisfecho con la comida, el servicio y también los precios! Era insípido, el personal se quedaba parado sin hacer nada y en su teléfono se agachaba detrás del mostrador, y era caro para la calidad de lo que era. Además, era un asiento muy estrecho, así que definitivamente no volveré.

Detenido para un refrigerio ligero en el día de mercado encontró que estaba bien. La comida estaba bien razonablemente limpia pero solo alrededor de 12 cubre una selección razonable de comidas ligeras. Aunque no es el más barato, si observa una tabla especial, asegúrese de verificar los precios cuando realice el pedido.

Lovely welcoming cafe. Gorgeous home cooked food. Gorgeous cappuccino and cake looked amazing. The owner made the whole experience- so welcoming. Would highly recommend

i have been to Relish on numerous occasions and tried different things, but keep being drawn to the pulled port baguette with BBQ sauce.

Called for lunch very friendly owner and staff, good choice of sandwiches, ordered 2 panini which were nice but lacked filling a bit more meat would have got my 5 star vote.

We stopped here on our way home as we were drawn to the cafe. Man who was in charge was really lovely and explained the full menu. Coffee was like dish water and wouldn’t recommend. Food was okay, however waitress who served us was utterly miserable, no conversation at any stage. V. Disappointing. No card machine either which was annoying. Not terrible just a bit meh

Needed lunch and came across Relish in the town centre. Small place with a choice of takeaway or sit in with just 6 tables. I had the tuna nicoise which was very nice if a little different to a classic version. Service friendly and quick enough. Cappuccino afterwards was not that good so would suggest going next door to Cafe Nero for that. Nevertheless I would come back for another lunch.

Four of us visited this café today and we all enjoyed the food, two had pulled pork baguette and two had a cake and bakewell tart. All delicious.

The last time I was in Kendal was over 15 years ago. My favourite memory was of a small bakery and diner called Artisan, where I had the most amazing soup and homemade bread. I couldn’t find it this time so we opted for Relish... not disappointed, I had the braised onion soup... fantastic, stick to the ribs, smooth, unctuous with the most incredible depth of flavour, magic!! The staff were lovely, polite and friendly. This is a place you can go into on your own, read a newspaper, or some cook books for inspiration, nice ambience, almost grown up student pad with a bit of style, would certainly recommend.

We were looking for a light lunch and after wondering around Kendal found this lovely little deli which had a seating area in the back. People were so friendly and the food was well served and delicious.

Small coffee of one of the cobbled yards in Kendal. Offered a variety of sandwiches and salads and home cooked specials and yummy cakes.

Had an overnight stay in kendal, found relish whilst looking for a late lunch on our arrival. What a gem, my husband and I had a delicious bowl of homemade Indian tomato & sweet potato soup with a tasty sandwich. Friendly service and cheery and clean surroundings & finished off with a chilli chocolate taster. Definitely well recommended & we will go back wen we return to kendal.

We stopped here for a late lunch after a meander through the Lake district. The owner was very gracious to answer our questions and offer suggestions for our party of two parents and 6 kids, ranging in age from 8 to 19. Everything was delicious, but particularly the desserts. Know that it is cash only. That was something we didn't know, but were glad we had some on hand. Highly recommend!

Have visited Relish a few times and been impressed every time. Friendly, fast service and great, fresh food.

Relish has a very friendly atmosphere, welcoming staff and excellent food. There is a good range of options on the menu, and everything is freshly prepared. I would not hesitate to recommend.

Had a lovely lunch at Relish. Venue is small but if you are prepared to wait the food is lovely and really good portion sizes. The staff and host are very hospitable. Would definitely return . The pink lemonade was yummy as was the caramel shortbread. Chicken with feta cheese salad was most palatable . Reasonable prices

Very welcoming, cosy little cafe. So many delicious flavours on offer at reasonable prices. Delicious tray bakes to follow.

I visited Relish with my Mum for a quick lunch & although the staff were very friendly & service quick...

I've been in here a couple of times with my partner for lunch and its just a lovely place with...

Discovered Relish on a previous trip to Kendal when we popped in for a family lunch. The food was totally scrumptious so much so that we visit every trip now. I love the salads and the pesto is mouth watering! The staff have always been friendly and I would recommend Relish to anyone!

Attending a training course in Kendal, stumbled upon Relish in the square, although not the largest establishment, the welcome, hospitality and the food can only be described as morish.

Visited here on a cold and wet day looking for something to revive.

popped in yesterday to find a lovely welcome from the staff who sat us down, gave us a menu and were ever so kind. Nice food fairly priced food and amazing rocky road and a splendid chocolate brownie would definitely recommend to all ages!

Popped in today whilst browsing the shops. Small privately owned and friendly establishment offering salads, panini and baguettes. Home cooked chilli was great too!

Visited this cafe with my girlfriend and received great and genuine customer service. Good and varied menu with daily specials. Would recommend visiting if your in Kendal

Really pleasant staff and nice basic food great coffee, overlooking the market, no loo tho unfortunately

Went to this place for a quick lunch as it was raining and we didn't have time to look for another place. Cafe itself is very tiny but cosy. Good thing that there was music otherwise everyone could hear each other. Ordered two paninis and they were quite dry, bland, really nothing special and very overpriced.. then the owner came trying to entertain the customers and sell more cake... really unnecessary as the place is to tiny it just makes it very awkward. Wouldn't recommend, there are better places around town.