The Bobbin Coffee Shop in Carlisle

Love The Bobbin! Enjoy lunch there most weeks!

I was very disappointed with my meal @ the Bobbin today. I ordered a baguette with roast beef & caramelized onions. The baguette was barely warm with a couple of slices of cold roast beef ,& cold caramelized onions coleslaw ,& salad , not very appetising!! It was not what I expected as usually when you have this meal in cafes the beef & onions are warm. I wouldn't recommend. I would have liked a jacket potato but they had run out of them by 1o'clock. I think the Bobbin needs to better than this. I'm not sure if I would want to lunch there again. There are better places in the city centre

Great place to meet up for coffee and lunch

The Afternoon tea is fantastic! We have just had a fabulous experience at the bobbin Carlisle! We hired the conservatory for my sisters bridal shower and it did not disappoint! 30 of us sat down together to enjoy the celebrations and everyone had a brilliant time! The staff could not do enough for us and were so friendly and attentive. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was exactly what we were hoping for. This isn’t the first time we’ve visited and it certainly won’t be the last! Thank you to everyone who made it happen and gave us a special day to remember! Xx

Lovely food service was great but very noisy as so busy. Which is good for company.

Lovely latte and nice toasted tea cake. My only concern is that there were no soft seats, especially for those who need soft seats otherwise we would have stayed longer. Some cushions would help. I will definitely go back though and there's a good parking space at the rear.

Always a warm welcome here, staff are lovely, service is prompt and the food is great! Had the special today loaded fries. It was fab, the chips were light and fluffy with a crispy outer and the chicken nice and soft, not overcooked and chewy! Great cakes too!

We called in for a coffee and a fruit scone (which are homemade) after an appointment at the hospital. It is very close to the infirmary on Newtown Road. There are lots of parking spaces to the rear of the cafe and there is an EV charger on site too. There are two disabled parking spaces. The menu is extensive and there are daily specials on a board behind the counter. They also offer a takeaway service. The staff were all very pleasant and the service was very quick.

Had a latte and aero mint chocolate brownie for takeaway earlier today - delicious and gluten free! Friendly staff as well

Went for Afternoon Tea it was absolutely fantastic. The staff were very attentive and the food delicious. Would throughly recommend.

3pm on a Saturday afternoon. Upon entering the Bobbin Cafe, we looked the food menue, to be approached immediately to tell us that they were no longer serving food and the kitchen was closing but said we could have a drink. Then went on to say, there is not much left as it is a Bank holiday weekend and we don't open so we let the stock run down! We were offered a Brownie to share as it was the last one, of which we declined. We decided to have a Latte each, this was lukewarm and was manly warm milk very little coffee, very flat with no taste, during this period, we felt very uncomfortable as staff wiped down tables giving us the hint that we should drink up and go. People wounder why businesses don't survive, customer service is a must with a touch of good work ethic. You should try it, it does work wonders.

Fantastic afternoon tea, everything was well presented and tasted great! Great selection of food including a milkshake shot and fish gujon and chips!

Friendly place to stop off for a coffee.

Excellent service, good food and friendly staff. Would recommend it as a nice venue for lunch or to meet up with friends for coffee and delicious cake.

Old mill Coffee Shop, lovely little cafe/coffee shop, the food is delicious, there is something there for everyone to eat. The staff are jolly, chatty, and very helpful. Lots of space between tables. It's very bright and airy and somewhere you can sit and just watch the world go by. Atmosphere lets it down, there used to be clothing items, handbags, materials, ornamental items, etc. Everything has now gone, and the empty space gives it a very negative experience. Parking is an issue for me as there is a clear lack of disabled and wider spaces for parents and children.

Absolutely beautiful takeaway afternoon teas. All homemade and so tasty. We had one and I bought another for Father's Day to give to my in-laws and they absolutely loved it. Had meals at The Bobbin on a number of occasions and they're always delicious and very reasonably priced. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the cafe/restaurant is light, airy and easily accessible for anyone with a disability. There's onsite parking too. I'll be back soon for another delicious meal. It does get busy at lunchtimes so I'd recommend booking a table to avoid disappointment.

Our regular go to place for lunch with the family . Visited this weekend and had the Southern fried BBQ chicken Baguette which was packed full of filling , my wife always has the same roast chicken bacon and cheese toastie. Kids have the meal deal of sandwich , crisps and a drink with ice cream after. If we can manage a cake you can’t say no to the lemon meringue pie or chocolate Brownie warm with ice cream . It was very busy when we visited but the staff are always really attentive and make a fuss of the kids which is appreciated. We find it good value for money and the car park in the back is very handy.

Lunch with a friend. We came here a few months prior and thought it was a bit pricey, but nice enough. Returned today to an updated menu with sky high prices! Absolutely ridiculous prices. I’d expect to maybe pay these prices for somewhere in the Lake District with a lovely view, But this place was just a cafe with zero view, apart from a busy road and very little atmosphere. It was busy so perhaps it’s just me. Soup was half a bowl with a roll, was ok. My friend had a cheese and ham toastie which should have been about £3.50 but more than twice that. It had a tiny bit of salad, hardly worth the effort. Very poor value for money and for that reason I won’t return.

Great little coffee shop always seems to be busy great cakes and scones if you want a sweet treat.

Good food and service with home made cakes and bakes what's not to like

There was too much noise so it was difficult to hold a conversation with each other

Service that went beyond miserable as well as ridiculous prices mean we will not be coming back. Everything felt like it was an imposition, including daring to ask for jam with our toast, which was charged at 30p for a tiny portion of generic jam. Coffee was also poor and very expensive for what it was. How this place is so popular is beyond me

My daughter and I went for mother's day afternoon tea.it was fantastic.the room was decorated in a alive in wonderland theme and there was a lot of savoury and sweets treats(we had to take some home with us!)

Was at the bobbin for the mother's day afternoon tea ..it was amazing!!.the decorations in the conservatory were lovely and the food was fantastic and there was loads of it!! 2 takeaway boxes each taken home.carrot was very tasty and moist and lots of filling in the sandwiches...thankyou xx

Had an afternoon tea with my girlfriend and it was absolutely amazing. Everything tasted lovely and filled us both up. Sandwiches were nice and full and the range you got was excellent. We will defiantly be back for another

Ive not been for a few years until this week and I was very impressed! The food was delicious! Lovely place to have lunch, excellent location with parking. All the staff are lovely, especially the girl with the black bobbed haircut, she was wonderful with myself and my sons.

Lovely cafe, delicious food and friendly staff. Well worth a try if you haven't been before.

As usual, everything was excellent - scones and coffee this time, but often have lunch here. Choice and variety of food available is always first class, and staff are very friendly, efficient and helpful.

Ordered hot chocolates & 2 cheese scones with butter. My friend had ordered jam & cream with hers (each to their own). Unfortunately when they arrived there was no butter in sight. My cheese scone had been cut in half (not buttered) and jam and a years supply of cream piled on top.🤢🤮 I managed to scrape some of the cream onto my hot chocolate. I then went to ask for butter this did not arrive so after 10 minutes of waiting and having to scrape the jam and cream off my cheese scone.....I then went up again only to catch the small tanned cashier taking the Mick out of us. My advice to the staff is to do what every other tearoom/ cafe in the UK does and place the jam & cream into little pots. Who are they to decide I don't want butter. Or people want the jam on before the cream. Some people like to spread small amounts on for every bite so you don't resemble something from the north Pole after every bite. 🎅

The bobbin has always been so welcoming and accommodating, whether we’ve booked for a private function or just popped in for lunch, we’ve always left feeling extremely satisfied in every way, the food is just so lovely and they always have a selection of specials and daily soups. It will always be a favourite of ours for many many years and we will continue to return x

Nice cafe serving lite-bite food like baked potatoes, good quality sandwiches with fresh salad, scones, cakes etc. Reasonable quality coffee and fair pricing. Have enjoyed eating here many times. Good for meeting up with friends, lunch with elderly relatives etc. Good car park at the rear with wheelchair access. Premises all on the level. Personally this time I was a bit disappointed with the bakewell tart which should have almond flavour but I think someone forgot to put it in. Friendly helpful staff, clean and tidy environment, spacious and airy. Highly recommended.

Very nice little place to meet friends for lunch. Quite expensive though

Excellent service. I attended a wake and I must have had a magic teapot as it never seemed to get empty. The lady with a green hair tint seemed to sneak a fresh pot onto the table without being noticed! The food was lovely too, and gave us all time to reminisce and mingle without sitting for set courses.

I was taken to the bobbin for afternoon tea it's was all so good and the staff so very helpful . I enjoyed my visit very much .

Was pleasantly surprised by a lovely treat. An afternoon tea platter for two. Generous and tasty sandwiches, cakes, tray bakes and scones. All freshly made and delicious. Will be having that again!

Great breakfast service was great, the cakes were all home made. Think I'm on the road to diabetes. But good value for money so worth it.

We went in for a quick lite lunch, the dinning area is light and spacious, so your not sat with people sat right on top of you! The menu come with a selection of light lunches such as sandwiches, jacket potatoes and toasted muffin, they also serve more substantial meals but I was just looking for something light, so I had the sausage and caramelised onion sandwich which also came with a side salad, The sausage was locally sourced and was fantastic!! So even thou I only went in for a light lunch the cakes...CAKES.. we're looking at me! A selection of homemade cakes with fresh cream and fruits, coffee glazed cream filled donuts, thats what I went for in the end and it was delightful 😊 . If your looking for some where for a nice lunch with amazing staff the bobbin is the place to go, but watch out for them cakes!!

Our visit was disappointing. We came here because the place was highly reviewed. We got 2x Lattes and Bobbin Breakfasts. Our coffee was extremely burnt and bitter, the breakfasts was small for the price, we got 2 eggs, half a sausage, bacon, beans and bread. We weren't asked if we wanted any sauces. The lady didn't speak to us when I was at the till and we had to engage her. I'm just very confused by the visit.

Always a pleasure to visit the Bobbin for both coffee and cake, and lunch. Excellent service and friendly staff. Would recommend popping in with friends.

I was there for a private function and it was lovely, the food was good quality, nicely presented, service was brilliant the waitress was so friendly and attentive, I didn't catch her name but she had blue in her hair. She was very helpful. Highly recommend

We've been coming here for years for afternoon tea or lunch, would highly recommend 1 of the best places in Carlisle. Food is always homemade, fresh n extremely tasty, the staff are always welcoming, lovely, chatty, nothing is too much to ask them

Good place for coffee and lunch, great find enjoyed it 😀

Went here for the first time last week. Great café. Quick friendly service. Reasonable prices and a cosy atmosphere. Food and drink was great too, Bonus! Easy parking and didn't have to wait long for our order. Plenty of room inside as well.

The people serving were lovely The prices were fair The place was bright and airy But the breakfast was soooooo greasy... Felt ill

Absolutly lovely cakes, coffee is lovely and attractive to look at. Lovely atmosphere. I noticed other customers having baked potatoes they looked delicious. Lovely place to meet for a coffee and a chat, very spacious. Wheelchair access and space round the table is very good. Just a nice place with nice staff.

Part of this cafe is lovely, spacious and relaxing but the room next to where you order food etc seems cold and unappealing. It just needs to feel more loved in there. Food very good and staff pleasant.

Finally popped in to see what the cafe at Linton Tweeds has to offer. A very spacious, clean, and bright café with friendly, helpful staff who clearly had good rapport with the regulars. A good range of sweet and savoury food choices, coffee, teas, and soft drinks, too. The facilities were very clean. Fully accessible with disabled and baby changing facilities. I'm going to need to go back to try the sweet stuff, having opted for the cheese scone and Earl Grey Tea today.

This is a lovely cafe , reasonable priced all home made the staff are lovely , carina is a real asset to the place! very friendly and cares about the staff , all the staff are nice , toasted muffins are lovely the ham’s good quality .

Lovely freshly prepared food ,always served with a smile

It is such a lovely place and the staff and food are amazing

Hot chocolate warm coffee and some nice cakes

Cheese scone and Lemon meringue to follow - both excellent. Friendly staff. Would recommend.

Lovely food with good service. Tables a bit small

Lovely scones and excellent service

Cauliflower cheese in a baked potato was So So Nice super service friendly staff lovely place Thank You All so Much we will be back for sure

Cheese scones today - soooo delicious! Took some home for later on too! Lovely clean cafe and loos! Friendly staff - lovely relaxed atmosphere!

I was very lucky to win the beautiful afternoon tea competition at the bobbin. We had a beautiful homemade afternoon tea which was truly scrumptious 😋 I would highly recommend the food here it was amazing.

I visited Bobbins for the first time with my wife and daughter yesterday, and it will be my last. We were standing in the queue only to be shouted at from behind the counter by who I assume was the senior member of staff , "have you got a table, if you haven't you can't order" she looked at me like I had two heads , I would have quite happily walked out there and then ,but my wife said we would take out. Anyway she must have realised my anger because she said that a table was free in the corner. The Food Was ok, I have definitely had better and cheaper elsewhere, I won't be rushing back anytime soon. My advise would be go to the Town Centre, much better Coffee shops and Café s there, with a more attentive and welcoming manager.

Spacious, with a textile shop included. Great coffee from local firm John Watt and a great range of both savoury and sweet treats - the lemon and blueberry sponge was gorgeous.

Good food, service is quick and staff are great.

Coffee and a scone with a friend good catch up ,

Excellent food! I had their Festive Roll with gravy and I would absolutely recommend. When I visited it was quiet, but often it's extremely busy when walking past. The staff are really friendly, I can be awkward going into a new place but they were super approachable!

Lovely lunch. Toasted muffin with Cumberland sausage and cheese. Great place to sit and catch up with friends.

Not a good selection of home made hot food only jacket potatoes but they aren't exactly home made it's all sandwich based but the premises are very nice and clean .

Amazing customers service That chocolate cake was amazing

Lovely staff and ample room to enjoy a relaxing snack. Can accommodate large groups ours was a group of 7.

Good place for a cuppa and cake

Doesn't open until 0930 which is a shame. They don't serve a set English breakfast but can create one easily enough. Nice food and good service.

Nice place, very handy now Sainsbury's cafe has closed

Excellent Spacious Good food Reasonable prices

Beautiful food . Perfect Service 3x very happy customers. .

Nice atmosphere, lovely menu with good selection catering for all dietary needs.

Good size car park, ample space inside, very good scones and coffee, will go again. Has not changed from my last post excellent service.

Great cafe just out of the town centre with ample parking close by.

Very pleased , food was delicious and was very surprised how large the meal was.

Very nice place for tea and cakes

Really nice cosy and friendly place

We like the Bobbin; the cheese scones are lovely. Coffee is good too. The gift shop has less gifts which is a shame but still sells tweed material of all designs. Loved the tweed purses.

Stopped here for coffee, served quickly and coffees brought to table. Prices are good. Staff are friendly. Quiet at the pre lunchtime visit I made. One good feature not available everywhere was the offer of cream with the coffee.

Just had a lovely Ploughman's roll and pot of tea in a rather out of the way café. The meal was exceptional and whilst the surroundings may not be the best I have been in, they do the job. There is a chair to sit on and a table to eat off. The quality of the ingredients is first class and balanced to the meal, something that has obviously been investigated. The ingredients were very fresh and the meal as a whole was reasonably priced. Staff at the café were very helpful and cheerful even though the place looked almost full. If you go there you will not be disappointed but look through the window first, You get what you ask for and if the place is full then that gives you an idea of its popularity. BTW If cafes like this can price a meal to this level why oh! why do other places have to charge two and three time the price. Just saying!

Spacious cafe with a good menu, sandwiches, soup, jacket potatoes, toasted teacakes, scones and a lovely selection of homemade cakes and desserts. All you need for a lunchtime treat.

Lovely place, nice meal and very pleasant staff

Lovely atmosphere & friendly staff ,fantastic cakes & sandwiches

Couldn’t fault the team today, great coffee and hot chocolate and the food was superb. Spoke to a member of staff who was helpful and the whole team couldn’t of been any more accommodating. Great food/drink and deffo leave room for cake!

Food delicious, service excellent. However only gave 4 stars due to doors being propped open, making it chilly sitting, especially as it was a particularly cold day

I booked the conservatory room here for my friends baby shower which we had yesterday and just wanted to say a big thankyou to the The Bobbin... the room was perfect... the food was lovely and the staff were amazing!

Pleasant cafe in a strange place!

Love going to the bobbin and loving the cake and scones x

A beautiful spacious cafe with very quick service. Such a varied menu, I can highly recommend the brie & cranberry toasties and the Kinder Bueno latte! I was so pleased to see plenty of Gluten Free options, including cakes. My friend and I really enjoyed the Brownie and Banana and chocolate slice, I even had to get some extra to take away. We will definitely be back!

Fantastic service & value for money. Very clean premises & staff had clear covid instructions on wearing masks & sanitiser .

Excellent, very friendly and very helpful staff

Good to get back to the Bobbin staff are nice and lonely lunches

Lovely and friendly staff and food x

Nice place for a lunchtime snack, good menu.

Lovely atmosphere, great service.

Very pleasant. Excellent friendly service and food.

Such a great little coffee shop, with the most amazing cakes. I had English muffin with sausage and melted cheese it came with salad and the best potato salad I've ever eaten. I ate my sisters portions too it was so good. Then I had lemon meringue pie , this was delicious together with an Americano, prices were reasonable too. Strict covid guidelines in place we booked to ensure we had a table. It was lovely seeing it still very popular.

Lovely freshly made soup and cheese scone. Delicious. Well spaced tables, table service and one-way system, also outside space on a warm day, so very Covid friendly.

Had takeaway afternoon tea for 5 people £7.50 per head absolutely gorgeous really good value. Highly recommended. Have a good Covid-19 system in place.

Lovely menu. Very friendly staff