The Garden Cafe & Take Away in South Lakeland

Lovely little cafe. Reasonable prices.

What a little gem! We stopped in Kendal while passing through the area and were happy to see so many veggie/vegan places but opted for The Garden Cafe as it's fully vegan. We both had sandwiches and shared a portion of chips. I had the Deli-Style sandwich and my wife had the 'egg'-mayo. I was surprised by how generous the fillings were and both were very tasty. Decor was really lovely and calming, welcome was warm. Would recommend.

This is an absolutely fantastic cafe. We always eat here every time we visit the Lake District. The staff are wonderful, so kind and friendly, and the food is phenomenal. There are two tables outside, which are perfect in the sunshine and inside it has a lovely cosy atmosphere. They do iced coffee, and superb pancakes 🥞 They are some of the best vegan pancakes I've had. I would also highly recommend the egg mayo sandwich.

Such an amazing find in the lake district. Food was top class and the cakes are the best I've ever tasted. Literally ever. Particularly the victoria sponge. Wow. Wish we lived closer. Free parking too.

This wonderful cafe with its fabulous menu and lovely owner and staff never disappoints. Something for everyone here from a ‘salmon’ & ‘goats’ cheese salad to my absolute favourites the ‘tuna’ or ‘egg mayo’ sandwiches. Freshly made food with good quality ingredients. It’s fully vegan but there is always a good mix of tourists and locals here, vegan and not. Oh a special mention too for the breakfast which is delicious and will keep you full all day. My absolutely favourite in Kendal.

The cafe was a nice place, with a chilled atmosphere and place to relax after exploring the town of Kendal. The food and fries were really good and tasty. The place is also Dog friendly if you ever want to take your dog with you.

Love this place, such a beautiful little cafe, lovely ambience, beautifully decor and well laid out. Great ethos, completely cruelty free, doggie friendly. The staff are so amazing and the food is delicious. We always go out of our way to stop here if we can (even though we live 5 hours away). Stopped in for a lovely brunch and took away the delicious ‘egg’ sandwiches, our favourite. Do visit this little gem if you can.

Wonderful cosy cafe with friendly welcome and delicious menu. Fully vegan but with so many choices including full English, burgers, ‘egg’ mayo, pancakes, cakes and salads so there is something for everyone whether veggie, vegan or not. Situated in the Quaker Tapestry museum courtyard so a lovely place to chill out. Fab coffee too!

Lovely little coffee shop, and dog friendly, which was great 👍

Lovely cafe, made a very raining day camping a lot more enjoyable. Stopped by for a coffee this morning, friendly, helpful staff and a lovely big mug. Warm and cosy atmosphere and magazines to flick through. Returned for lunch and had a delicious bowl of soup at a good price; the staff even gave me a third slice of bread to go with it when I asked. I would definitely recommend- there is a great selection on the menu, including a great vegetarian selection.

Love this little cafe, clean and airy, cute niches and cubby holes to sit in, the food is so delicious and tasty, lovely service, the cakes are awesome. They do fantastic loaded sandwiches to take away as well. My favourite is the scrambled ‘egg’ tofu. Keep doing what you are doing.

I was accompanied with a younger lady to myself, although my mother always said “what a young lady looks for in love is a man of weight and years for her to lean on” in fact myself I’m practically in my prime, and for a lady about to disembark from her university education the match seems quite agreeable. But enough of my sordid love affairs this is a detailed review on The Garden Cafe Kendal. Entering the garden cafe I was first delighted by its the location which was just a short walk from the centre of town in a secret and secluded courtyard that took us away from the hustle and bustle of Kendal and allowed us to engage in conversation privately. The decor of this quiet café was described by my companion upon her sitting down as “cozy”. A couple of intimate friendly tables for two and some larger tables which might accommodate a whole family. Art hanging upon the walls and greenery on tables and shelves, which I failed to identify in the moments conversation paused. The menu written upon a large blackboard behind the concierge was detailed and expansive, I must remark on the excellent value for money all the dishes would present. In the end, our order became somewhat complicated as we decided to have the vegetarian burger, but wished to replace our French fries with a Salt-N-Pepa variant. The patient and knowledgeable staff member taking our order treated this with the care and accommodation the matter required. The food came on a large plate with a healthy supply of our favourite condiment. We ordered a pot of tea to share between us which continued to pour even after several cups full of tea. The meal was excellent, of the highest quality indeed. I would remark it is to become one of my favourite restaurants in the whole of Kendal and for the price seemed infinitely competitive with garish High Street fast food chains. To end this brief story of love, refection on reflection the garden cafe excellent I look forward to the next encounter. And the young lady in question may deserve another mention.

Absolutely DELICIOUS and creative vegan food. I cant enough of the vegan goats cheese and vegan salmon salad. Omg insanely tasty! Fab chai latte and scrumptious cakes. Wouldn't eat anywhere else in Kendal now I've found this spot!

A favourite when we go to Kendal, tasty food, friendly helpful staff and dog friendly.

Always make sure I come here for lunch whenever I'm in Kendal. Nikki's food is amazing, the walnut pate is incredible

Found this little gem of a vegan cafe in Kendal next to Quaker museum (opposite Aga shop) it was an absolute delight, great atmosphere, clean and very friendly. My husband and I chose the BLT brioche bun and it’s was delicious!!! Also chose a side of scrambled tofu.. yum yum. With a nice coffee (Farrer’s) not the bitter roast that is normally served nowadays but a mellow smooth coffee roast with oat milk.. we will definitely be back and worth the journey!

I have been on a plant based wholefood diet for nearly 3 years for health reasons. This includes no added oil either as an ingredient, nor for cooking. We phoned the cafe in the morning to ask if they could cater for me at lunch. While the oil free requirement was outside their usual menu options, the owner was incredibly helpful. She made a special meal from scratch for 3 of us that not only met our needs, but also tasted delicious. This is the first time I have asked a venue to cater for me, so being able to eat out again with family was very special. We enjoyed the ambience and the pleasantness of all the staff. Thank you. We shall return the next time we are in the area, but give you a bit more notice!

Delightful cafe in a tranquil setting, even though it's just off a busy thoroughfare. Delicious food; I'm not vegan but had a lovely meal. We've been in the Lake District for 10 days and this was probably the best food we've had so far.

Delightful cafe in a tranquil setting, even though it's just off a busy thoroughfare. Delicious food; I'm not vegan but had a lovely meal. We've been in the Lake District for 10 days and this was probably the best food we've had so far.

Every visit has been a delicious one.! Consistantly good fresh vegan food to nourish the soul

The food here is excellent. All plant based menu. Salad, soups or good old burger and chips. Everything is fresh and homemade. Vegan salmon salad is excellent. The only downside is that it's small and getting a table can be difficult at busier times.

We went for lunch here today and the soup was delicious. It's a nice quiet cafe tucked away from the main road and there's seating outside for sunny days like today.

I'm so glad I found this little gem. The food was delicious! I ordered banana pancakes with maple syrup and a hot chocolate and the portions were very generous and satisfying. There was a really good selection on the menu and the staff were very helpful and friendly.

Really pretty cafe inside the courtyard for the Quaker museum, service was quick and the food was really delicious. Pictured was the mock salmon salad, which had a very realistic texture and taste, and the overall salad composition was very well thought out. Had some cakes afterwards which were also delicious, highly recommended!

Excellent vegan food, very reasonably priced. Friendly and helpful and dogs are welcome. Highly recommended.

Wow! What a fabulous find this was! We were visiting Kendal during our stay in the South Lakes and came across the Garden Café while looking for lunch options after our visit to Kendal Museum (another hidden gem)! As a recent convert to veganism, my wife saw that they offered vegan options but was even more delighted to find out that it was fully vegan. Our two children had a burger and both declared it one of the best they'd ever had! My BLT was fantastic and my wife said that her pastrami sandwich was delicious. The chips deserve their own special mention - they were amazing!! If we're ever near Kendal again, we will definitely be returning here!

Love this little gem of a spot, tooked away at the south end of town. Now iv always lived the Paté and the pastrami with spicy Chinese chips, to be fair....it's all delicious. Now spring is here, oh hello Soul bowl. It is literally just that...food for your soul in a bowl. It invites you in with all it's magic and colour. What I love the most about it is, not only are you still stuffed hours later - it's a gut friendly powerhouse food with a wicked tahini tumeric dressing. Yummmm Next time I'm getting the recipe of the lovely owner. Always a dream to go and hang out there because the staff are so lovely and friendly. They don't just do it to serve food, they do it to educate and share blooming awesome food !! Can't wait to come back and see whats on the menu *drool*

I have been to the cafe a few times now and the girl behind the counter is always so rude and grumpy, really poor communication, everything is too much trouble. She grunts, rather than smiles, asking questions is treated with disdain, trying to get clarification is like asking for the moon. Big let down, it is such a beautiful cafe, they need new staff.

Love this little cafe, very cute, lovely ambience, the staff are so nice and the food is so tasty and amazing! Well worth a visit you are in Kendall.

Best vegan smoked salmon I ever tasted! Would visit Kendal again just to eat here again, the goats 'cheese' and vegan salmon salad was to die for! Right next to the museum which is fab too, great coffee and burger we had too. So so good! Do try it here

Just had an excellent spicy bean soup, very nice flavours and a little chilli kick, perfectly spiced for me. Also had a very good flat white, service was wonderful and friendly and cosy wee spaces to relax in.

A great find, delicious food and very friendly.

Dived in here after our tour of the Quaker museum, for a quick lunch, highly recommended, pleasant staff, choose leak and potato soup and crusty bread. delicious and all plates and bowls were empty. would recommend

What a delightful spot! Very friendly and accommodating staff. Had a pastrami, gouda and pickel sandwich and an egg mayo style sandwich (all vegan obviously). Genuinely tastes better than real eggs! Chickens clearly need to up their game! Yolks aside, twas eggsellent! Will be back soon 😋

Beautiful interior and quiet location. The service was amazing and food came out very quickly. The food itself was awesome! Highly recommend stopping by

Wow, what an amazing lunch! Staff are so friendly and kind. Menu that caters for all dietary requirements and staff very happy to accommodate all needs. Delicious, fresh and tasty food. Can’t wait to come again! Pictures say it all.

Here I had the best chai latte with oat milk ever! Cozy little vegan coffee shop. Very clean and also kind staff. Would definitely recommend

Excellent food, excellent ethics, even better team. Highly recommend to anyone in passing the area, especially to vegans as it is probably the best place in Kendal.

Delicious vegan food with friendly warm staff members. 10 out of 10, would go again!

The food is absolutely delicious and there's so much choice! My partner who isn't plant based loves it here. The homemade cakes are amazing too, so moist and generous portions. Amazing little place that showcases great artwork and promotes brilliant local causes! Would recommend a visit 🌿

Great service and lovely coffee and BLT

Wonderful cafe tucked away from the main street. Delicious range of vegan food, drink and cake. Great music, friendly staff, the whole space was clean, bright and beautifully decorated. A brilliant discovery!

BLT burger, cappuccino and coffee and walnut cake for lunch - all delicious and great value. Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and quick service. Definitely worth stopping off in Kendal to eat here.

We have been to the Garden Cafe on a number of occasions now & yet again had consistently delicious food, fast friendly service ( even though it was busy) arguably the best coffee in Kendal. As i am gluten intolerant, finding healthy,vegan gluten free food can sometimes be tricky to say the least, but once again Nikki, Bri & Honey came up trumps 😁💚😁

Went for a visit today, for the first time - the food was lovely, the staff was friendly and the place was clean and tidy. Will definitely be visiting again.

Delicious food, good service, cute cafe and lovely ambience. The ‘egg’ sandwiches beautifully presented and the tastiest I’ve had in a very long time!

Delicious! (Just came back to edit my review as had to ask where the burgers were from again! 😄). I firstly had the "BLT" for breakfast and as I mentioned above, it was really delicious! I really liked the choice of bun too as it made it even more tasty. Then I went back later to pick up their vegan cheeseburger to take on my journey and WOW!!! Definitely one of the best vegan burgers I've ever had! The burger was amazing and the "cheese" too. The whole thing was blumming gorgeous! Oh! And the staff were all very lovely and friendly too. ☺️ But where was the burger from again? 😁

Delicious vegan food! And very friendly service. The chef came to answer questions we had about the meal in such a friendly and kind way. Nice calm atmosphere.

Vegan Cheeseburger -hit the spot and more! Lemon Cake -mmmm! I have been meaning to go here for ages -finally made it and was not disappointed. Tasty food, Beautiful place Friendly people -well worth going to!

We went for the first time today and will definitely be coming back! They were so friendly and welcoming, which made our visit even better. Being vegan and wheat intolerant, it is often hard to find places to eat, but most of the menu could be adapted to be gluten free. The food was great and my husband said the Bakewell cake was the best he has tasted! Great place.

All vegan. Not a huge menu but what we had was do e well. Vegan burger/bavon/cheese with chips and salad. Not exactly original but not bad for a tenner. Sat outside in nice quiet courtyard. No toilets but can go to nearby Qualer museum.

I went to this cafe for the first time yesterday. The food was delicious and the people very friendly. If it's sunny you can sit outside in the courtyard. Highly recommend this place.

Popped in for an afogato and had an accidental 'egg' sandwich too cos I knew it would be super tasty!

Stopped here for lunch. It's a bright little vegan cafe next to the Quaker museum. Menu is simple but food is very tasty. We had the vegan 'cheese burger' with 'this is not bacon'. The burger was really great. Highly recommended.

Delicious food. We had the Thai salad and Pastrami and Gouda sandwich and both were really tasty. Lovely spot to sit outside and friendly staff. Will be coming back soon

Wow, this place is a real vegan gem in the Lake District! The cafe was very contemporary and stylish, the service was friendly and the food was delicious... some of the best we've had in the UK! We thoroughly enjoyed the bacon cheezeburger, walnut pate on sourdough and pastrami sandwiches... finished off with coffees and a slice of chocolate cake (see pictures). All well-priced comparatively for the area. A must-visit for vegans and non-vegans alike!

I love this place! Chilled vibe and lovey staff/owners. The food is absolutely amazing, I’ve been a couple of times and my favourite is the walnut pate, so tasty and reasonably priced. A MUST VISIT!

I absolutely adore this place. The tastiest salad I’ve ever had and such a lovely, calm place to eat....I only wish I lived nearer 😫

Relaxed atmosphere, delicious food. Indoor & outdoor seating. Well decorated inside & lots of flowers outside

Good fresh food with lots of great flavours and friendly and welcoming owners. Great for a relaxed lunch.

The best vegan food I've ever tasted. To perfection every time. Lovely people and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend even just to sample the food if you're not vegan, it so tasty.

This is an excellent cafe. The food is always lovely, the staff friendly and it is great value for money.

Tastiest homemade vegan food - no matter which soup is on, guaranteed to be delicious. The food is made with love and you can tell. The cakes are lovely and don't come with the dryness that you often find with vegan cakes.

Great food, great atmosphere amazing staff.

Great food and great people. The location is a bit difficult to find as the signage isn't great but it shares a car park with the Quakers museum. Highly recommend

Fabulous food and service every time, love it here so much and would highly recommend, whether you are vegan or not!

Visited for the first time today and will definitely be back. Amazing little place with great food and friendly atmosphere.

A ‘hidden’ gem of a café. Tasty food and drinks. Warm, welcoming owners. Well worth a visit!

The Garden Vegan Takeaway, in Kendal. This is a unique styled foodie Takeaway. An absolute oasis in a desert of McDonald's KFC as well as a lot of big standard Takeaway. Vegan or not a great place to come and sample a unique and particular style of food. Vegan tourist, a flexatierian of carnivores go and try it my not change your eating habits but it will open you eyes or rather tastebuds.

Delicious, filling vegan food. Lovely owner.

Fabulous vegan takeaway! Amazing food and varied menu. Definitely worth a visit even if you aren’t passing! The lady who runs it is delightful too!

Absolute gem! Wonderful to find wholesome good quality food stall en route along our cycling trip. Completely vegan with some nice pasties, drinks, desserts, and a daily hot dish. Recommended.

Stumbled across this little gem whilst on holiday in Kendal and checking out the the area. We will certainly make a b-line for the place the next time we are in the area! Lovely food and owner!

Fantastic, fresh food! This has quickly become our favourite place to get lunch from - superb pasties, sandwiches, specials and the best bakewell tart in Cumbria. Would absolutely recommend!

Delicious vegan food that is beautiful and tasty. Served by a friendly lady. Well worth a visit.

Really great food. Imaginative menus always changing. Excellent 'Black Magic Pasties'. Genuinely lovely owner with a passion for sharing her knowledge. Go out of your way to visit!

Good wholesome food you can trust, served with a smile. Menu changes daily with favourites always on offer. Prices are fair and food is tasty, vegan or not you'll enjoy eating here. Great addition to Kendal's eat out options - always feel satisfied by the flavour but healthy too.