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Nº 201 in 851 in South Lakeland

Nº 51 of 288 British in South Lakeland

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Staff friendly who informed us of specials, wasn't rushed to order at counter. Apple pie and spiced apple pie very tasty with a decent mug of tea and coffee.

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Ian R . 2024-10-10

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Lovely cafe for a pitstop great food and selection of cakes. Does get very busy so you may need to wait for a table but well worth it

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Max Johnstone . 2024-10-09

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Never disappoints... every time I am in Ambleside I visit this shop for apple pie or a sausage roll and never had a bad one of either. This time I had a spiced apple slice which was absolutely yummy! 😋 Very popular shop, even in the late afternoon

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JennyFQ . 2024-10-08

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We arrived with 2 prams and 4 adults, the look on the servers face when he saw us approach was that of distaste and inconvenience! We asked for an outdoor table (of which there were plenty) to be advised that area was closed. He then escorted us inside and advised where the most "convenient" table was... which involved both prams being on one side of the table with 1 adult between them... not reasonable so we brought one pram round to the other side and he had to approve this was not "in the way" before he provided us menus... the pram was essentially under the table and was in no way a hazard. There were alot of dogs in the cafe which meant that the babies woke up so we had to swap them out into high chairs. We could feel that this caused further inconvenience. The menu was good and the food arrived very quickly. It was good quality , fresh food and the apple pie slice was so soft and delicious. I would however expect this to be the case when paying above average prices. Upon leaving, we could see they had since opened up the outdoor area for other parties. Very disappointing. In my opinion, some staff training wouldn't go amiss. However, everything else was great.

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Amy . 2024-10-07

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It's a nice little spot. Initially we were in the shop, although wanted to sit down, and then we spotted the sign saying the cafe entry was around the corner. We were welcomed to a table and given the little intro about ordering via the QR code app, or at the counter. The queue at the counter looked quite big so we chose the app, but that was a mistake. I was a bit dissapointed with the small square slice of apple pie for the cost. It was tasty, but for something that I expected to be homemade it was just not what I expected.

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Lady P . 2024-10-05

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Good food and coffees etc in this busy cafe next to the Ambleside ‘house on the bridge’. Busy = normally have to Q for a table but worth it. Have to order at a counter rather than via a waiter but goods delivered to table OK. Don’t just serve apple pie 🥴 !

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Bill W . 2024-08-15

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When we got there we were really excited because we could see other peoples food and it looked amazing. There were lots of open tables and lots of members of staff walked past us but it took ten minutes until we were seated. Not sure why there was such a delay to be honest. Once seated we were told it wasn’t table service which was fine. We went up and ordered our food. The food itself was fantastic. I had the pesto chicken baguette and my partner had the sausage roll. We also enjoyed a slice of apple pie after which I highly recommend. It seemed very busy but in actual fact there were a ridiculous amount of staff roaming around but not seeming to do a lot and weren’t very friendly. Dogs are welcome which we thought was lovely. However, when we left the cafe we realised that we smelt awful. They smell from the cooking really lingered on our clothes and hair. We think (but obviously not sure) that this was due to having to wait by a vent for ten minutes.

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KikiL . 2024-08-07

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Visited here whilst in the lakes. Short queue to get a table but could see why - delicious and good service! Wish we lived closer.

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star8sky . 2024-08-03

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Best pasty I have ever had both Cornish and cheesy potato I would recommend. Had both eaten in and takeaway both great experiences, friendly staff

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Discover33371391413 . 2024-08-01

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So good I love this place. Some of the nicest people I've ever met and my favourite breakfast spot. From sweet patisserie to a full English breakfast this is the place to go

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Sophie C . 2024-07-30

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The Apple Pie Cafe and Bakery is an essential part of any visit to Ambleside. The staff in both the Cafe and the Bakery shop are friendly and helpful . After breakfast in the cafe we went to the shop to buy apple pie slices for afternoon tea .

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Climber52 . 2023-11-15

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So much to choose from but eventually took the bath buns. Having been to bath and had theirs, I think these were even better. So light and soft. A follow up visit for our homeward journey is a must.

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iansA4864CU . 2023-11-14

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The staff at the Apple Pie Café are lovely - friendly, helpful and welcoming both to me and my soggy labrador. Having been several times in the past I have always found it to be fairly consistent but I was really disappointed this time. I ordered a pot of tea and scone - at just under £8 it was quite a lot more than I usually pay at home so my expectations were high. The scone looked quite nice but it really failed to deliver - slightly dry, very little fruit, More style than substance. The jam 0 bit of a misnomer - paste would have been more accurate - a sugary, sticky, claggy mixture that didn't have any discernable fruit in it. It was a real shame and unfortunately such a poor experience I doubt very much whether I would visit again - far too expensive for something so mediocre.

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katharineksw . 2023-11-13

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We called for an early lunch. Husband had the Cumberland sandwich it was excellent I had the steak sandwich which was good (steak a little bit chewy). We will definitely go vack and maybe try the breakfast

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wendyp280 . 2023-11-04

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We would like to thank the wonderful staff who were working on Sunday 29th October 23. Unfortunately while I was at the counter my younger daughter became unwell and fainted. The hardworking staff could not have reacted quicker. They were wonderful. My daughter was soon ok again after being given a flapjack and water by the staff. We went back yesterday to buy lots of flapjacks, pasties and more of the fabulous apple pie. We can highly recommend all of the fabulous food we bought and look forward to returning every time we visit the lakes.

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hcragg650502 . 2023-11-01

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Called in for a brew and cake busy place coffee was very nice but was very disappointed with paying £3.90 for the worlds smallest piece of flapjack very over priced felt ripped off😟

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alwaysforthepeople . 2023-10-29

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Very friendly staff who make you feel very welcome. Food is ok for the price you pay but nothing spectacular.

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TrashPanda81 . 2023-10-28

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Amazing food we had bean burger, falafel wrap, bacon brie and cranberry toasty and a steak baguette. The food was all lovely especially my toasty and the falafel. We asked for steak baguette with no mustard mayo and received normal mayo instead so our fault. The steak was so plentiful my little brother didn't realise until he had nearly finished. Exceptional mains delicious desserts would seriously recommend the vanilla slice and winter warmer spiced apple juice and gin. Lovely visit have been before and sure will be back again soon.

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James B . 2023-10-26

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Every time my wife and I go to the Lakes we have to go to the Apple Pie cafe in Ambleside. We last went in September. I had the Plain Apple Pie with English Lakes Vanilla Ice Cream, which was very tasty. My wife had the Mixed Spice and Sultana Apple Pie with the same ice cream. She was pleased with her selection. The service was quick and there is a good vibe in the cafe.

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Henry J . 2023-10-21

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What a find. Had no previous knowledge of this beautiful cafe but was certainly impressed. The food was excellent but the main thing that stood out was the friendliness and helpful staff. All the staff are young and look very happy in their work which made the whole atmosphere and experience such a pleasure. Thank you to all 😊

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peterhM433ZJ . 2023-10-20

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Always good. We had a quick lunch. Hot drinks, soups and sandwiches. It’s fresh, turned around quickly. Ever popular. The apple pie is good too!

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jackomarako . 2023-10-19

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We queued in the morning to have breakfast and it did not disappoint! Great portions from local suppliers and the atmosphere was lovely too. Dog friendly which is always a plus!

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Willow R . 2023-10-18

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Came in today noticed everywhere queue here exit here this side only one to go counter to order ?? My lord it's a cafe and not the best for me. Ordered scone and tea hubby ordered cappuccino and donut. Tea came in cup with bag in no teapot. Scone was ok but not warmed nothing special. Small very small cup cappucino docnut was nice to be fair. Would I go back no for 16 pound had alot better in other cafes.

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Rachael C . 2023-10-18

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The Apple Pie Cafe has caught my eye a few times as I've passed through Ambleside, so, since I was looking for afternoon tea during a Lake District visit recently, I decided it was time to try it out. And sure enough, at the top of their menu is "Our Famous Apple Pie", so I had to give that a go. It comes either plain or with mixed spice and sultanas, so I picked the latter as sounding more interesting. All I can say is... believe the hype. This was quite possibly THE best apple pie I have ever tasted. The pastry (not too much of it) was very light and crumbly and dusted with sugar, the apples (Bramley) were utterly delicious and tangy, and the spices and sultanas just sent it even further beyond the next level and gave it a wonderfully Christmassy taste. Guess where I'll be eating again when I next visit the Lake District in December?? (And for anyone who's interested, the cafe also runs a B&B and self-catering accommodation, which I haven't tried, but would definitely be willing to give them a go in the future.)

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Courtenay R . 2023-10-17

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Probably the best Eccles cake I’ve ever had! Crunchy sugar topping, layers of crisp, flaky pastry and soft, succulent raisins. Really nice Bath. Buns too.

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Steve I . 2023-10-16

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Very excellent lunch, everything was better than I can do at home. The quiche was superb. Salads delicious, as was the open sandwich with tomato chutney. The staff were all welcoming and friendly. All in all lovely.

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janecY3150KA . 2023-10-15

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Trip to the Lakes, we always visit Ambleside and have at least two visits to Apple Pie, fantastic food and drinks especially the cakes and at reasonable prices

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Rodney A . 2023-10-13

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Friendly and attentive service. Delicious apple pies, great crust and generous filling. A good place to refuel after visiting the Stock Ghyll falls nearby and wandering thru pretty Ambleside.

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Anuj_Mithani . 2023-10-09

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This is a must when visiting The Lakes and visiting Ambleside. Great for lunch or just a snack or taking home one of their delicious Apple Pies, Sweet treats or Tray-bakes. If you do fancy lunch here, best to go earlier than midday or mid-afternoon,...

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Gemma W . 2023-10-07

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Great spot for lunch during our visit to Ambleside. Good selection of foot. We had a very tasty BLT and tea. They offer takeaway and dine in.

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430SusanS430 . 2023-10-04

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We don’t often get to the Lake District. We had our honeymoon there in the late 1980’s and visited Ambleside and loved Bridge House. It was on that visit that we first went to the Apple Pie Cafe, and it has changed a lot since...

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mdc1232014 . 2023-10-03

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Loved this cafe. Hands down the most delicious apple pie I have ever eaten and what made it even better was that it was vegan!! I’ve tried many vegan pies in my time as a vegan and this by far was the best, ever! My...

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L T . 2023-10-01

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Four of us called in here having been recommended it by a family member. The spicy apple slice with custard was to die for along with the Yorkshire and green teas. It was the perfect end to a walk. I would thoroughly recommend this cafe,...

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Alison B . 2023-09-27

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The best Bath Buns & Cinnamon Rolls we've had, and there have been a few over the years 😋 They were light, fluffy and full of flavour, we could have had another but will use it as a reason to come back to Ambleside and...

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jules b . 2023-09-26

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This place has the nicest apple pie EVER… and no one can change my mind! The staff there are also the sweetest and nothing is too much trouble.

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Caitlyn T . 2023-09-23

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Absolutely disgusted with this shop. We went in to purchase apple pie and some buns. When it was our turn to be served there was loads of wasps all over everything. This was pointed out to the colleague and all they did was shrug their...

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Yvonne M . 2023-09-16

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This place is a hidden gem. Tasty hearty lunches. Chefs and bakers that clearly know what they’re doing. The Apple pie is clearly the star of the show and is a must have!!

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Hannah H . 2023-09-15

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This cafe was recommended by friends who live in The Lake District and my husband had previously visited for breakfast,with his “walking” mates. The tea could be ordered in “mugs” hooray! Cups are way too small. Portions of a good size and cakes gorgeous. It...

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OlneyJane . 2023-09-15

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Had an excellent coffee and cake here. Coffee was good and the cinnamon bun and toasted tea cakes were a generous size and were tasty. Add great service and this place is highly recommended.

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SIMONK260 . 2023-09-10

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Wanted a quick brunch on a busy day in Ambleside, so really looking forward to our cafe choice and we were not disappointed. Good cafe food, with breads fresh from the bakery, nothing too spectacular, but well cooked, tasty food. Staff were very helpful and...

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ordinarypunter2015 . 2023-09-04

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Great family run business, would definitely go back again, incredible home baking. We were staying in Ambleside and called in on a Sunday afternoon.

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Kevin M . 2023-09-03

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We visited like we always do every time we visit the Lakes. This time the experience was awful - unfortunately all the adults ate a coronation chicken panini and we ended up all unwell so suspected food poisoning as the children who had something different...

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djajb . 2023-09-02

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Superb food and service second to none. The staff could not have been more helpful, particularly in terms of gluten-free information. They served the best gluten-free bread I have ever had.

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LesleyMyrtle . 2023-09-01

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Have been visiting since the 1970s as a little girl and watched this place evolve. Have now introduced my 20 year old son and we would both happily eat here every day if we could. The service is warm, welcoming and efficient, under continuous busy...

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Escape19739462179 . 2023-08-28

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For many years we have come hear to get sandwiches for our walks. If they are not ready they would make them up. Today there was no menu to see what sandwiches were available, asked for a chicken pesto as we've always had and was...

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Barney99xy . 2023-08-26

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Delicious food, particularly enjoyed the coronation chicken on focaccia bread😋 Great service, the waitress with brown hair was very accommodating refilling the water bowl for my Beagle🐶☺️

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Trip11425819672 . 2023-08-22

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The food here is lovely, that said the change to order at the till and pay before receiving your food is a massive backward step. The new card reader also prompts for a tip of between 5% and 20% before taking payment (you can chose...

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Martinw034 . 2023-08-18

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As our favourite cafe in Windermere doesn't open on Sundays, and as it was my husband's birthday, we decided to take our family to The Apple Pie before heading to the park. We hadn't eaten there for several years. We were seated outside in a...

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145lyndah . 2023-08-13

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We had an absolutely amazing meal. The staff were so friendly and looking after us. I don’t normally give reviews but this is an outstanding place!! Well done! 🌟

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688aniag . 2023-08-11

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We always stop in here for a little coffee and a slice of the gingerbread as it is utterly amazing!! Love how they have the little marquee at the side now so that was nice to sit in.

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Exploremore94 . 2023-08-06

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Stopped off at this little bakery to get a takeaway slice of spiced apple pie and have to say it was the best apple pie I've ever had. My son got the caramel doughnut which he said was utterly delicious. All very reasonably priced too....

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Laura J . 2023-08-06

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Good breakfast and coffee here, but I don’t understand why the Lakeland breakfast does not include bacon, you need to pay to add this but surely any breakfast should include this? Despite this issue which confuses me the food was good and really enjoyed the...

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joemC8236EZ . 2023-08-05

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Disappointing. I had seen all the great reviews and had walked past this place while in Ambleside for a week. Finally (today) on a cool rainy day after working in my hotel until 2:30pm, I headed out for a late lunch and certainly some apple...

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AmyAint . 2023-08-05

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What a lovely bakery the Applle pies our suburb and fresh baked bread the smell is amazing the cafe is nice to feels a little cramped when busy bit otherwise very good

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rossi2550 . 2023-08-02

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Do not miss this place if you are visiting Ambleside. The menu is extensive with something for everyone including vegan options. We were in the area celebrating my 60th birthday and although I only had a snack here, I have to say it was the...

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Dthingy . 2023-07-30

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We visited twice during our stay in Ambleside. The food and drinks we had were delicious. We found service to be prompt and friendly.

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Maria R . 2023-07-20

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Outstanding apple pie, both spiced and plain. Busy cafe but service was prompt once seated. New routing arrangements post Covid have resolved the bottle neck in the shop which is no longer the way into the cafe. Also had outstanding fried breakfast in a previous...

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758donaldp . 2023-07-18

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Empty cafe and had to wait ten minutes to be seated. Couple in front of us left the queue to be seated. So did we.

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G7LFC . 2023-07-16

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We have been here a number of times but the service has now changed to ordering yourself at the desk, I don’t mind this as I know a number of businesses are struggling for staff but I do object to paying £5 for one donut,...

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Lorna S . 2023-07-14

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The Apple Pie Tea Room has been a firm favourite on our regular family/friends trips to Ambleside for years but on our recent visit we found they have changed their service model, and not for the better! You now have to go up to the...

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Peter C . 2023-07-14

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I am a coeliac and was assured I would be ok. Firstly they gave me my roll which was not gluten free, 2nd they changed the bread but gave me a side salad with normal pasta. 3rd they gave me a different salad made with...

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Janfox345 . 2023-07-13

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Large cafe, actually larger than it looks. Good menu, their speciality being apple pie. Good place to stop for lunch.

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marlarkey99 . 2023-07-12

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We visited the bakery side of the apple pie, and the food was amazing. We needed a quick fix, something small… but ended up with 2 of the Chicken Pesto Mayo and a cheese, potato and onion pasty. Simply, it was amazing, very affordable and...

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Kelsiejsmith . 2023-07-09

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Both my partner and I have food allergies. All start seemed very knowledgable of menu ingredients and were very welcoming and helpful. Lovely food too!

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Hilary W . 2023-07-08

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Nice place, nice food but after staying we had a dog and wanted to sit outside we where told we could sit inside with him. We were then informed he couldn’t drink his own water out of his own bowl inside! He’s only a little...

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Philthompson27 . 2023-07-06

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Visited here for lunch, quick and friendly service. Plenty of choice with menu. Food was fresh and delicious. Highlight was the apple pie, absolutely delicious! Will definitely be visiting again just to buy some more pie!

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charlottesA8233WY . 2023-07-03

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The fact that the apple pie could be gluten free (avoided) and dairy free made my partner extremely happy. The brownie I had was also excellent as was the coffee and the service. Will be back if in the area!

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JessFHOA . 2023-07-01

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Had seen this on trip advisor and as a keen pastry maker myself we thought we would give it a try. We was disappointed with the apple pie, as I did not expect it to be made from tinned apple pie filling.

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magsj44 . 2023-06-28

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Our first time in Ambleside and we love it here. Visited 4 times during our stay. Always made to feel very welcome, especially on a very rainy day and it's light and spacious despite being busy. The staff are so kind and polite and the...

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51beckye . 2023-06-25

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Sadly it seems to have slipped in standard. Always our first port o call when in Ambleside, but disappointed this time.

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Navigator436321 . 2023-06-24

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We popped in for a light snack on our drive through the Lakes. The service was fantastic and lovely staff. We enjoyed the apple pie but the portion could have been slightly bigger. Vegan ice cream wasn’t the best but good amount. Prices were slightly...

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LanaDS . 2023-06-22

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Stopped here for lunch on a very sunny day. The lunch time menu was very good and the food was lovely. Staff very friendly. We went into the bakery and bought an apple pie to take away with us. It was the best apple pie...

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Alison S . 2023-06-16

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What a complete disappointment!! Visited today after looking forward to a meal there all day ….. staff rude and incompetent!! Tried to go to the shop to buy some cakes to take home but they closed 45 minutes early saying it was due to ‘the...

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thepigpen . 2023-06-12

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Breakfast - full English - was good but you do have to pay extra for bacon which makes it quite expensive and the menu says you can't ask to substitute any items. Service was fast and the outside seating was a pleasant place to sit....

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TowerCot . 2023-06-11

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Fantastic all round experience. The food was fantastic, the outside seating area and atmosphere was great and the service was great. Not a bad word to say about this place and would certainly recommend!

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samrod09 . 2023-06-01

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We absolutely love the Apple Pie Cafe in Ambleside. It is our ‘go to’ place for takeaway sandwiches, pastries and chocolate treats ! Fabulous food at a reasonable price !

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GoPlacesNorthYorks . 2023-06-01

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We have visited the Apple pie shop many times over the last 15 years and for the first time we were very disappointed. We couldn't fault the coffee or the toasted bath bun but the staff were hovering over us and taking our plates the...

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L1445NPlornam . 2023-05-24

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Question, where can you go for an “English” breakfast and be TOLD to pay 23% additional charge for …..bacon. Yep Apple Pie Cafe. What a money making con.

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StephenB5319 . 2023-05-23

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Ate from the shop and the cafe and both delicious. Best sausage roll ever had. The steak sandwich in cafe was delicious too. Eccles cake and donut also up there as one of the best. Would reccomend when staying in the area.

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cookie89Manchester . 2023-05-22

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We went past this when we drove into Ambleside and were so excited we went the next day. Lovely location but really disappointing apple pie. Not inedible or anything but just disappointing. It tasted and looked like a budget tray bake in school canteen. No...

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Shalagh M . 2023-05-18

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This cafe does not look much from the outside but absolutely well worth a visit. Staff were friendly, welcoming and they have a good system to get people seated and served efficiently. The coffee was good, hot and served well. Two of use tried the...

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Lapsedveggie . 2023-05-17

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This is THE place for lovely pastries , cakes and hot chocolate! Went 3 times over 3 successive days !! Apple pie is really warm , tasty , not too sweet and good texture. The bath bun with butter is so good too. Sausage roll...

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SivanesanS . 2023-05-08

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Food was really good, worth queuing for and the queue usually goes down quite quickly. Food came very quickly and service was exceptional. Allow dogs too which is really handy. They have lots of gluten free options, I had the steak sandwich with chips. They...

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_laurenjackson14 . 2023-05-01

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Popped in here for some lunch. We had to queue, but it went down pretty quickly. They are very dog friendly, which is great, and even offered some dog treats on the menu. The staff are very friendly and polite. Although the food is great...

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MatthewC37 . 2023-05-01

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Really lovely place to stop for tea and cake. Or in our case, apple pie (delicious) and a hot toasted and buttered bath bun (sooo goood!). Seemed busy there, with a constant turn over of people, but we never felt rushed. Just lovely.

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NikkiM1649 . 2023-05-01

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Son and his girlfriend have been here before and recommended it, so we called in for lunch. We hadn't booked a table but we're vising in late April (so less busy everywhere), would definitely book a table if a large party or in height of...

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808becw . 2023-04-26

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We have been visiting the Apple pie in Ambleside for years but it has lost it’s charm and appeal. The one way system and pay service charge prior to service seems rushed and impersonal - slough the cafe food and service was good. The star...

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lisanL7756LU . 2023-04-23

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First visit whilst on a day trip to Ambleside and Lake Windermere. Nice, friendly welcome, which for me is always a great start. Quite an extensive menu. It was mid-morning so I ordered Cumberland sausage sandwich and a mug of Yorkshire tea, which is my...

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784mikey . 2023-04-23

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Passing through Ambleside and decided to stop off for a late lunch. Between us had cornish pasties, jacket potatoes and our toddler had sausages, chips and beans - which he absolutely loved! The staff were really friendly and helpful, everything came out quickly and was...

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Catherine_1428 . 2023-04-16

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We’ve always loved take away sandwiches from the bakery shop but this time was so disappointing. The usual select your rolls and filling from the extensive options on the board has all changed. Now there are only ready made sandwiches of which there were approx...

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HelenMerseyside . 2023-04-16

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We’ve always had take away from here, but we sat in the actual cafe this time and it was amazing!! Lovely fresh food and amazing apple pie. One thing that was such a small thing but made our visit was the we ordered a child’s...

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Laura J . 2023-04-13

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We brought 2 take out pasties, one steak and one cheese. They were both super hot, and super tasty. Plenty of filling , and made fresh that day , I am sure

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Sharon S . 2023-04-10

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Previous apple pie take homes were the best ever but this time the filling seemed to be as if from a tin with no apple slices. Tasted like mass produced and very average though pastry still excellent. What’s happened?

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Restfultraveller1 . 2023-04-08

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Today was our 3rd visit to this cafe this week, the staff are so accommodating and pleasant, the food is exceptional and the prices are even more exceptional. Although we had to queue today in the rain to get in it was well worth it....

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DaveQ2324 . 2023-04-05

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We stopped by for a takeaway apple pie and hot cross buns today. We all agreed it was the best apple pie we've ever had and equally the best hot cross buns ever. That is from a family of food lovers and bakers. Didn't eat...

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Huge1 . 2023-04-05

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Wanted to break the journey North and couldn’t have chosen better. Went for the trademark Apple pie with custard. Absolutely delicious and the whole experience was great. Very busy but staff managed well and very friendly. Great cafe and well worth a visit. Ps didn’t...

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GrahamP113 . 2023-03-30

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This was our first visit back to The Apple Pie cafe since Covid. We had planned to visit after our walk up Loughrigg Fell. On entering the cafe the change was dramatic. Gone has the cosy, warm feeling you used to get. We got sat...

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Wendy K . 2023-03-27

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We are regular visitors to the Apple Pie and its always our first stop when in Ambleside (which is frequently) but not a fan of the new ordering system, it used to be table service now you have to queue up to order and when...

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Navigator436321 . 2023-03-27

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Amazing food yet again would highly recommend, staff very friendly as well Gingerbread latte and open bacon toastie wow

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Venture52418440160 . 2023-03-26

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Can’t understand why when it’s almost self service they then add on a service charge, it makes you feel very pressured and uncomfortable to say yes! Prices are already very high. Over £18 for two coffees and cake, not sure I’d rush to return. The...

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haroldLancaster . 2023-03-13

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