Smatt's Duo Cafe Bar & Bistro in South Lakeland - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Great coffee and generous portions. Very good value. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. They probably don’t often get asked for a cortado but after I described what it was it arrived better than many a fancy coffee chain provides. The warm hummus wrap was done to a T, large salad and a good quantity of hot, chunky chips fried to perfection. Friendly and informative staff. I wish I lived nearer. Oh, and I can recommend their homemade fruit scones.

Absolutely gorgeous little cafe with really friendly staff and a lot of choice on the menu. We just had desserts but they were beautiful - the caramel shortbread was really good and the waffle with the ice cream was amazing!

We had an amazing cooked breakfast here, very good value and lovely food. The food was cooked very well and very tasty.

Excellent breakfast quickly served , friendly staff and good value - would definitely recommend ! Lunch options looked good too

I called in to do some work whilst in the area. Wifi was great and service even better. The gingerbread lattes are the best I’ve ever had (and I’ve tried lots across the country), so I had 2! The eggs Benedict was perfect, the runny eggs popped when I used my knife…absolutely spot on. Pricing was incredibly reasonable. Will certainly be back!

Nice tidy little café with a good menu and swift service. Our choice of meal was salmon on scrambled egg and muffins along with coffee.

We were staying in Kirkby Stephen and decided to have a walk into the village along the river. Arriving in Sedbergh at lunchtime, we decided to try the cafe out for lunch, as it is dog friendly (we have two retrievers). The menu has a wide choice of sandwiches, baked potatoes, meals, drinks and cakes. I opened for the ham sandwich, with a small side salad. The food was fresh, tasty and great value for money. I managed to leave my bag at the premises, which they put aside for me to collect a few days later. All in all, definitely worth a visit.

We have just finished walking The Dales Way and were lucky enough to stumble upon this fabulous cafe around lunch time. We had their vegetarian lasagne with chips and salad, which was all we could have wished for. We also had the filter coffee which includes a free top-up. We asked if they would be able to make up some sandwiches for our evening meal, which they did. The staff were very friendly and didn’t seem to mind us arriving straight off the walk with large rucksacks. All in all a great experience, very relaxing, and by far the best cooked meal we had over the 6 days of our walk.

Recieved our high tea boxes for our friends' 30th birthday picnic and it had a great variety of sandwiches and cakes! Very accommodating with dietary requirements & worth every penny. Highly recommend!

Absolutely amazing cafe, super friendly staff and so helpful! We organised afternoon tea for my friends 30th birthday. There were 10 of us all with different dietary requirements and they catered so well for everything. Brilliant gluten free and Vegan afternoon tea. I would definitely recommend and will be back again!

We called in for breakfast on the last day of our holiday. Received a warm welcome, very dog friendly and it was easy to see why the cafe was full within half an hour of opening. Delicious, freshly cooked breakfast, at a very reasonable price. Thank you! 😋

Small but excellent cafe at a good price We had breakfast two mornings it was perfect super quality food and so well cooked I enjoyed every bit! Also had 2 scones to take away for when we Got back to England. Also scrummy. Definitely will plan a return visit when we return. Staff very friendly and nothing to much trouble Thank you 😊👍 lovely village to visit

Stopped here after a cycle ride from Endmoor. My wife and I enjoyed a coffee and huge Fruit Scone, with Jam & Butter, which appeared freshly made. I have to say this is the best scone I have ever eaten. The price was very reasonable and not over-inflated like some central cumbrian villages and towns. The service was good and the cafe has a toilet. Not a posh place, but clean and very welcoming with a nice atmosphere.

Wonderful cafe, recommended to us by a friend. Attentive staff. Food was very good (full breakfast and porridge). Good value for money. All set in beautiful Sedburgh.

Everything was super tasty, service was quick, efficient and pleasant. Our best experience in the UK, without exaggeration.

great food with a variety of dishes, while also being in a reasonable price. Ironically the only thing that could be a little better is the coffee

Good proper cooked breakfast, full English or a choice of baps, tea cakes, etc. Friendly and welcoming. Very dog friendly. Generous pot of tea. The lunch options and ice creams looked good but sadly we didn’t get time to come back.

Every time we visit the food is excellent! As is the service. There's a wide range of items on their menu. Nobody makes omelettes as good as this cafe. The cakes looked good, but sadly we didn't have room to try them.

Had a bite to eat here while on a cycle ride in the Lakes. We left the bikes opposite on a cycle rail. Don’t lean your bikes on the window frames. Noted. It is a small cafe - 26 covers. However we got a table...

Friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in, drinks and food came out within 15 minutes and they were delicious!! I would definitely come back and recommend to anyone!! Thank you!

Excellent food and service. Dog friendly. Will be back again in the future when passing through later in the year

Second visit here en route to the Yorkshire Dales. I had the Welsh Rarebit which you seldom see on a menu and my wife had the homemade hummus sandwich on gluten free bread. Accompanied by some chunky homemade chips, all dishes were excellent and good...

My wife and I called in here a couple of days ago for lunch and the food was fantastic, way above average cafe food, really fresh ingredients, beautifully presented and really good value for money. If you are in the area then give it a...

Called in yesterday for lunch after a local appointment. I had their festive turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce sandwich with dressed salad & coleslaw with a cup of Viennese coffee. Husband had scrambled eggs on toast. It was all delicious and excellent value for money....

The bacon and sausage Barms we had were so good - just as they should be with the freshest of ingredients . Coffee was good too.

If you happen to find yourself in the lovely country village of sedbergh and fancy a bite to eat make sure to visit Smatt’s Cafe. Cozy family owned business with a wide selection of food! Veggie and Vegan friendly 💚 Dog friendly🐾 immaculate conditions, welcoming...

Dropped by mid-morning on Sunday. Friendly service, good coffee, lovely eggs. This is an unpretentious, well-run family affair which I wish I could visit more often.

Outstanding customer service, outstanding food and outstanding prices. Only shame is we only found it on our way home from a weekend visit. If you are in the Dent/Sedburgh area, it’s a must for breakfast or lunch.

Live locally and popped in for lunch whilst walking through Sedbergh. The quality of the food was really, really good. Great value for money. Comfortable atmosphere and great service. I'll be back!

Amazing cafe, the full English is amazing and the hot chocolate with all the trimmings is incredible. During a cold and snowy stay , this place really warmed us up and set us up for the day.

Horrible rude woman and slow service, rude when we came in, made us clear are own table, it took the food about 40 mins to come, might as-well have gone to spar and bought my own cheese and ham to make a panini

This cafe hit the mark as it was open early on a sunday morning when we had to leave our holiday cottage so did'nt have anything left for breakfast. That was a gift as we went here for a full english. It was huge &...

popped in for tea/coffee and cake on a Saturday afternoon - good food. Very popular, so can get crowded. Light meals etc also on offer

Traditional, comfortable, homely ambience. Great range of food and drinks. The food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Excellent value. Jay provided perfect service.

One of the best breakfasts I've had. Huge portions and excellent quality produce, cooked perfectly. We'll be making this a regular thing!

What a great little unpretentious find. Offering a wide range of excellent, often locally sourced fare at sensible prices that seemed lacking in the rest of the town. We thoroughly enjoyed what we had which was a cut above the average.

Found myself driving through Sedbergh with my dog at lunchtime. A quick Google suggested Smatt's as a dog friendly place for a quick lunch. And so it proved. They do breakfasts, many and various filled rolls, and several main courses (burgers, lasagne, chilli, etc.). I...

This should be your go to on the Main Street for a lovely welcome and nicely prepared food All dietary requirements covered vegetarian / g/f Imaginative and creative fillings for the sandwiches we enjoyed ; served with a fresh salad and coleslaw Coffee is good...

Had a really decent breakfast here. Good tea/coffee and attentive service. Good value for money too!

Warm and friendly cafe serving good food at a good price. Dog-friendly and a good sense of being a part of the community. One if us is gluten free and there were a number of good options for her.

Don't believe all the negative reviews about Smatt's. We had a great breakfast, the service was excellent and the staff attentive with a friendly welcome.

Stopped off at this lovely Little cafe in sedbergh The service was excellent the staff lovely welcoming The coffee really good the cakes lovely And they do gluten free

Everyone is welcome in this little cafe (well, not so little). Dogs, walkers, cyclists all welcome. Had a large lunch there and they have a takeaway service too. Handy for the next day's packed lunches. Very clean cafe and friendly staff, who were always smiling,...

We had a fabulous breakfast here! Great sausage sandwiches- excellent bread and fantastic cappuccinos!! Lovely menu! We will be going back next time we are in Sedbergh! I want to try the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on crumpets!! Really recommend this cafe for breakfast!!

Spotlessly clean, friendly and efficient staff. There’s a good menu choice, we had full English breakfasts that were really tasty. Especially impressed with them being so dog friendly, we were allowed to bring him inside which isn’t always the case! Great range of drinks as...

Fantastic food with yummy gluten free options. What's more its dog friendly and the staff are lovely and accommodating. Highly recommended a visit here

A good reasonable priced cafe. Quick service attentive staff in a great location. We called for lunch travelling from Scotland a short diversion off the M6

Had lunch here, it was spot on. A very good menu choice, a nice greeting on arrival Still very Covid aware to. A nice bright place and seems to be loved by locals. The service was excellent and and the food quality great, seemed to...

This is what a cafe should be - a good range of food rather than just drinks and buns. I counted the menu pages - 11 @A5 size and also specials on the blackboard. eg Red Pepper with cream cheese sandwich in a wholemeal roll...

Very nice coffee shop serving a wide variety of food. Really enjoyed the panini side salad and homemade chips.prices were very reasonable. Would definitely go again.

Nice cafe on the main high street and just over the road from the beatific St Andrew’s Church. Good food and coffee. We also liked the baked treats. Covid safe too.

A nice cafe on the high street in Sedbergh A broad menu with plenty of choice The sandwiches with salad are particularly good value and delicious Good options for younger guests too Highly recommended

Like some reviewers on here we were told there was no tables free and we would have to wait. Unlike them we found the waitress friendly polite and professional. After a 10 minute wait we got our table.... all covid secure. The choice of food...

Just a good honest cafe with well cooked and generously portioned food. Just the job for lunch. The fact that it was so busy speaks volumes…

My Partner normally leaves the reviews so thought i would join the big world of trip advisor and do my own for a change. So glad to be back at one of our favourite cafes after a long Lockdown stuck in a city and after...

Had a lunch meal for 2 in the very sunny front window … & felt very safe with the attention to CoV security. This is a proper gem of a cafe & you really need to book at mealtimes as it gets very busy. Had...

I am mystified and angry by my most recent visit to this cafe. I have visited this cafe many times and have recommended it to my holiday let guests. I have always found the service quite perfunctory but the breakfasts are really good so I...

We stopped here for a late lunch and were super impressed by both the delicious food and the service. The waitresses were really pleasant and friendly. We would definitely return if in the area again, and would highly recommend!

Went to lunch today at this delightful cafe. My first trip to Sedbergh- a lovely, interesting town. Food was very reasonably priced, tasty and well presented. Staff were busy and were still welcoming and helpful. Had an enjoyable late lunch and will definitely visit again....

Delicious scones and sandwiches served by very pleasant staff. This is a busy little cafe and we were very pleased to have stopped here. Thank you

We had hoped to have lunch at Smatt's Duo last Friday. There were seemingly tables free and others that were waiting to be cleared. The manageress appeared at the door and asked us what we wanted. Her response took our breath away. 'There's no room!'...

Fortunately we just managed to get a table - next time I will book in advance. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for them. There's a wide range of meals on their menu and all are reasonable priced....

Lovely meal once again. Always stop off here when in and around the Lake District. I had the new roasted red pepper, green pesto and Brie panini. Absolutely delicious. My daughter loved the biscoff milkshake with whipped cream and crushed biscuits on top. I love...

When enquiring about space for 8 of us we we free told “no chance” by the owner. How rude. I would never return to this dump!

We had lunch here today. I was delighted that it was open and had booked tables online with ease. My husband and I had the Welsh Rarebit which was absolutely delicious ( one of the best I've ever had, and I've had a few!) and...

What a beautiful little cafe with a great a ambience and really friendly owners. Dogs are more than welcome! A great place to visit for a chill out or as you’re passing through on a walk.

Last chance lunch ... & a treat before Lockdown 2. Friendly service in a lovely sunny cafe ... with very good CoV measures. Lots of gluten free choices - I had a very generous bacon & mushroom omelette with salad. My son had an enormous...

Dropped in at 4pm on a Friday night expecting to have little choice of food left at that time, but there’s a good menu and we ordered a sandwich which came with coleslaw and salad. Very tasty and very good value for money.

Visited Smatt’s Duo at lunch time today with my partner and (very wet) dog and we were all made to feel so welcome and at ease. Super friendly staff who exuded a friendly yet professional vibe. The cafe itself was laid out and organised really...

We'd not been here but would gladly come back. Just stopped here for a light lunch before an afternoon walk up the Lune Valley, & ordered a welsh rarebit each. What a treat - the best rarebit I've had in a long time, with generous...

Excellent breakfasts. Full english was excellent. Everything was well cooked, even the mushrooms, and they clearly don't scrimp on the quality of ingredients. Family friendly, you definitely need to book. Clean place who take covid seriously. Very friendly owners

A lovely lunch in a sunny window .... friendly staff ... good food ... good coffee ... good value for money ... care for CoV regulations ... what more do you want .. ??

We recently visited this cafe for lunch , and were not disappointed, the staff were friendly and helpful, we were showed to our table and were handed us a menu which was varied. I ordered a Omelette with salad, and my wife ordered Chilli &...

Very good cafe, covering all the basics. Tasty food and friendly staff who take covid regulations seriously.

Great little cafe. Make a lovely full English breakfast which kept us going until dinner time. Ate here 3 times during our stay. Worth a visit. Booking recommended due to restricted numbers.

Lovely little cafe for a quick morning pit stop. Service was excellent and friendly and food/drink was lovely - I can especially recommend the bacon in a floury bap. Felt really safe, a great deal of care was taken to keep the cafe COVID-19 secure.

Great portions and value, really comforting and tasty food. Was perfect for what we wanted. Thank you!

Amazing place to have lunch dogs allowed in and staff are very helpful, did amazing panini and chunky chips, definitely be back

Popped in for a cream tea, very covid safe with screens between tables. The scones were the best, quite large light and warm. Staff very pleasant, would highly recommend.

What a super cafe, quality food (large portions), all at a very reasonable price.I must praise the owner who in this current Covid situation is absolutely meticulous and thorough with her hygiene precautions. Wiping all surfaces including chairs before and after customers. Providing hand sanitisers and collecting track and trace details. My extremely nervous wife felt totally at ease witnessing the high hygiene standards set.I cannot praise the owner enough , a lot of other establishments could learn a lot from the standards being set here.

My husband and I were in Sedbergh on Tuesday 4th August 2020. We just happened to pass this shop and decided to order our lunch from there. Due to COVID-19 it’s obviously only takeaway at the moment. When we stepped in we were greeted by a very welcoming lady with a lovely smiley face, she was very chatty and also explained the vast range of fillings they had. We both ordered tuna baguettes, and the bread was so fresh, lots of filling and very tasty. Highly recommend.

Had a really lovely breakfast here. They have vegetarian and pescitarian options and an excellent variety of tea. Service was efficient and friendly and portions were extremely generous. Four stars purely because I think it was a bit over priced.

A warm welcome in a cozy little cafe serving a quite amazing Full English Breakfast, a must visit if you stop off in Sedbergh.

Don’t expect a warm friendly welcome at this place! I dared to politely ask for a breakfast at 11.40am (menu said breakfast finished at 11.30am). Rude and abrupt response from the owner telling me this wasn’t possible yet ironically pointed to almost identical breakfast items on all day menu, actually for less money. Given it was out of season and the place was mostly empty, would have been minimal effort to have tried to accommodate my request, or at least dealt with me in a polite and civil manner, but both were too much to ask. I always try to visit this place when in the area, but the rudeness and impatience I experienced today were quite awful. Will drive elsewhere next time.

Best Full English Breakfast we've had in a very long time, great local produce, cooked really well, generous portions, served with toast and butter. Cafe has a great buzz, owners are very friendly. We stop off here when heading north on the M6. You can tell its owned by people who care about cooking and customers. 5 stars for everything... We will be back asap

Lovely homely cafe with great staff. Food is all homemade. Lots of choice from breakfast to main meals and sweets. Salmon and scrambled eggs was wow. All on one level. No parking close.

After a wander around the shops we stopped by here for coffee and cake. Friendly welcome, great menu choice and good food. They even warmed my chocolate brownie up! Lovely and cosy seats by the “fire” and plenty of other people eating meals.

Visited here yesterday whilst in Sedbergh looking for something to eat. Had a soup and sandwich deal, soup was very tasty and the sandwich was generously filled. Took some cake home with us and that was very good as well. Well worth a visit if you’re hungry and find yourself in Sedbergh!

Good value cafe. Very busy as limited choice in village and everywhere else shut on sunday morning. Superb breakfast and coffees. Good quality food and great quantity!

Good service, good food and dog-friendly. And yet something missing which I can't quite put my finger on. Perhaps the fact that this is #1 of only 3 in Sedbergh speaks volumes. We got in just before a load of other people so worth remembering for an future visits - get there early.

Busy but relaxed and open on Sundays. essentially a cake, soup and sandwich place but some unexpected other dishes such as the meat platter. Be prepared to share you table as space is limited. Nice to see toilet twinned with one elsewhere in the world.

We visited the area for a few nights and came across smatts. We visited twice in one day and plan to return before we leave. Lots of choice on the menu, dog friendly, lovely staff and reasonable prices. The food is good and to a high quality. We have enjoyed having this gem so close to our air B and B. Thank you!

A lovely family-run cafe on the end of the high street. Great food, good helpings and reasonable prices. I’d give it 5 stars if it wasn’t for the background music which tends to be foreground music. Try the hot chocolate. It also offers refills with your coffee.

At Smatts the food is consistently great with good portions, service is always with a smile and there is plenty of selection on the menu. Atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming. Perfect homely café with tasty homemade food.

We both enjoyed a sandwich and soup. It was tasty and good value in a clean and homely setting. Service was efficient and welcoming.

My Wife and I were travelling from Newcastle to home on Friday 23rd August, 2019. We called in Main Street, Sedburgh, but the cafe we had planned to visit was closed for a week (presumably on holiday). However we searched Main Street and found Smatts Duo Cafe Bar & Bistro. It wasn't ideal as the menu was not to our taste. Somewhat reluctantly we went inside as we were both hungry. First impressions were not good. The tables and chairs were heavy and difficult to move. Also we selected a table (only one empty) near the front entrance door and was very draughty when customers entered or left. Also we noticed three dogs in the cafe which we didn't feel too comfortable with. Don't misunderstand us - we like dogs - but not in a crowded cafe. The menu was quite restrictive but decided to order Jacket Potato with cheese. The food was poorly presented with plates too small and more salad than needed. Sadly we did not enjoy it. I do not like to give bad reviews (most people seem to like this cafe) but on this occasion was not one of our favourite eateries.

We stayed in Sedbergh for a long weekend and ended up having breakfast at Smatt’s Duo twice. The first time we both had the vegetarian breakfast which was huge! The second time we had scrambled eggs on toast - the scrambled eggs were perfection! I couldn’t fault the staff either, all really friendly and quick service.

We were returning to Greater Manchester from The Lakes and stopped at Sedbergh. This lively cafe was open and the menu suited our needs. My Welsh Rarebit was the best I had had in years and the other meals for eg the rhubarb and berry crumble was lovely. Comforting, very tasty home style cooking for a very good price.

Visited with my wife on July 20th. Really friendly relaxed, yet professional service. Lots of choice, ordered some light lunch & have to say the scrambled egg & salmon was outstanding!! The chef even came out & chatted with us, what a lovely fella!!. Wholeheartedly recommend a visit to Smatt's if you're in the area.

Very dog friendly. Good honest food generous portions, very tasty. Excellent service. Nice decor reasonable prices. loved my salad.Will visit here again.