The Wild Strawberry in Allerdale

Lunch for 6 adults & 2 young grandchildren.They found us a suitable table in the corner for 8.Good variety of food & drinks and service very good.Strongly recommend a visit to this lovely tea rooms in keswick.

Nice cozy place, spoiled in my opinion by the allowance of dogs.

Great place to eat. Superb food, drinks, and service.

It was OK, a bit expensive for what it was. Very busy. Rather cramped towards the little kitchen area which needed to be passed to access the toilets. Staff bringing hot food out, too. A lil too narrow to be safe. I know dogs are everywhere, but not good in a busy environment, especially when they're straining on the leash to meet other dogs. I'm allergic to dogs, so it's not the place for me. We still think it's unhygienic to have them on food premises. I know I won't be popular for voicing this.

Service and atmosphere were good - but that’s where it stops. The prices are extortionate for what you get - a 330ml of coke was £4.50. I ordered bacon, maple syrup in a crepe - the bacon was over cooked and the presentation of the food was poor - plus it was £10.95! Plenty of better options, there are many cafes around this spot, you would definitely be better going elsewhere.

This busy Keswick cafe serves excellent tea, brewed with leaves not teabags. Thank you for that. The cakes are excellent. I had the Victoria sponge that was moist and a generous size and filled with fresh cream. My partner had the croissant filled with fruit and fresh cream. The croissant was crisp and the combination was an amazing treat.

Great little place. Friendly & helpful. Delicious gluten free sandwich and spoilt for choice with gluten free cakes! Thank you The Wild Strawberry we'll definitely be back. 🍓🍓🍓

Had to send teacake back was burnt, never ever have I paid £18+for 2 teacakes and 2 teas, never again.

We came infor tea and cake I.e one scone one coffee and walnut cake and a pot of tea how can you justify charging £18

Got overcharged and it was impossible to get the money back! Coffee was disgusting, they charged us for two cups of tea instead of one and even the soup came from a can. Outrageous service. Please save your money and nerves and dont go there.

This is a lovely cafe in the centre of Keswick. We stopped for coffee and scones which were delicious. The homemade jam was really nice. Staff were very friendly and it was busy which is always a good sign. Will definitely be back if we are in the area again.

Only space was upstairs, we sat next to a large bluetooth speaker booming out rap music and upbeat dance music. I felt like I was in a gym or something. Food was OK. Kid’s tomato/pesto crepe was fairly inedible, watery and tasteless. Soup was good. For the cream teas, scones are a bit too crumbly and would prefer a seedless jam. Tea ratio must have been off because it was pretty watery. In general it was a fairly unenjoyable experience.

We've only just recently discovered the wild strawberry last year . But have been several times since . Me and a friend and our 2 dogs came for a cuppa and a cake while our fellas were running the half marathon , it was really busy and there was only 2 girls on shift . They absolutely smashed it despite how busy they were they still kept their professionalism customer care was still a high standard and they were still smiling . We enjoyed the food thankyou . Well done ladies ,it's hard working with the public 👏🏼.

Microwaved food........pretty poor to be honest.

Popped in to pick up cake as this was listed as one of the best bakeries in Keswick Got a slice of Victoria sponge Had to wait for ages to be acknowledged or served. Cake was a big slice and really tasty but had better. Sponge was not as moist as others I've had. Average

We stopped for a drink with our dogs and were glad for a shaded area as it was very warm. I was shocked at the price of the drinks. Ridiculous. A mandarin and Seville orange Fentimans was £4.55 and a pumpkin milkshake £6.75. We were going to leave but as it was market day everywhere else was having and we were thirsty. Decided against eating here even though the scones looked lovely. I think the mark up on the bottle of Fentimans is taking the proverbial. The seating area needs a good sweep and the flowers could have done with some water as they were parched.

Coffee probably one of the worse in lake District. Cakes and sandwiches however one of the best.

Quiet place to eat and relax! Beautiful food, friendly staff. Sitting outside relaxing in the sun and watching the world go by. Would definitely recommend this beautiful little cafe!

We have been going here for the last 5/6 years.

Best scone I've ever eaten with delicious Tea Brew Co loose leaf tea. Friendly and helpful staff. Menu very clear for those with dietary requirements. A delightful find!

I have been before in previous years as being Gluten free they always had a good selection. Today though I could not believe that I was charged £10.50 for a small roll that contained some grated cheese, no coleslaw or salad, just a solitary roll on a big plate. Not sure how anyone can justify that price, I know from being a coeliac that gluten free items cost more but this is unbelievable.

Lovely cafe with great staff and fab snacks. Great for people watching too!

Lovely scones and coffee, very helpful staff and nice ambience

The cutest little cafe with a wonderfully varied menu! We didn't travel with a dog but thought that their menu for dogs was oh-so-cute!

We had scones and hot drinks. Very filling but very nice

We have probably been visiting this tea room for about 15 years once or twice a year and have loved it each time until this time. We visited as a family, myself, husband and two children. My husband and I both had a BLT which were very tasty, and my 5 year old had a child’s picnic meal. I thought it was rather overpriced at £12.95 but we were having a last treat for the last day of the holiday, we asked if the child’s sandwich could be bacon instead of the options of jam, ham or cheese and were told that it could be but it would be another £4……..£17 for a kids meal! So she chose jam, it arrived in a little basket, which she loved but the meal was absolutely ridiculous for the price, a jam sandwich on a ciabatta which was rather chewy isn’t great for a 5 year old, so I had to try and break some of it away to make it palatable for her, the white chocolate cookie was nice, and the cake, was a hard shortbread rocky road type thing, she could barely bite it! So for £12.95, it was a total rip off, if you are offering children’s meals, maybe cater to children, normal bread and some cupcakes, let’s be honest simple is better when it comes to kids, not sourdough ciabattas! 🙄 The cream tea was tasty, but came with such a measly portion of clotted cream it was hardly worth bothering I felt the £50 we spent was completely not worth it, the service wasn’t great and the waitresses could barely muster a smile between them. We won’t be back, we did wonder why it was so quiet, we have never seen so few people in there, but at the end of our visit we kind of saw why, such a shame as we have always loved our treat in there each year

Can’t comment on the food as didn’t stay long enough. Came in to get a tea and a cake while it rained… offered a table and advised they’d come and take our order ‘shortly’. 20 minutes later we hadn’t been served (despite there only being 2 other tables occupied — dread to think what it’s like when they’re busy…?) We had, however had time to read the menu… £10.95 for A crepe - that’s right - 1 crepe! £9.00 for a sandwich… Any way - we decided to leave before we were served …

The recommended chocolate cake was just dry and tasteless. The cake was not fresh for sure. The price thou...that is on the high side..a regular coffee and one single slice of cake for almost 10 pounds!

Family of 4 with a dog, we took a table upstairs. Staff were helpful and welcomed our dog. We all ordered food and drinks. My son had a bacon sandwich which was spot on, with plenty of thick bacon. Scones were delicious, served with homemade jam alongside a pot of tea with extra hot water. There were books on the lakes to read and the cakes all looked amazing. Just a shame we couldn’t try them all!

Lovely food and brilliant tea. Tasty savoury crepes. Excellent, friendly service and was pleased to be able to buy the leaf tea to are home. Would definitely return.

Had the best cream tea I think I have ever had, here today. A raspberry and white chocolate scone, served with homemade berry jam and clotted cream. It came with a cup of filter coffee. Totally delicious. Served promptly and with a smile.

Very expensive prices, food selection and taste was average. Staff could have been more welcoming and friendly

Pretty slow from entering to getting served. We have been a few times and told to wait at table but then not got served for more than 15 mins so had to chase waitresses of which there were around 5/6 just milling around the coffee machines chatting. And price of coffee and drinks very expensive, 4.55 for a coffee seems a lot even if high season, and £4.50 for a baby chino is the most expensive I have seen for some hot milk. Didn’t help that the americano was only half full in the mug too. Guessing they would rather you come just to eat because coffee is just as nice and cheaper in other places. Won’t be going again

Pretty slow from entering to getting served. And price of coffee and drinks very expensive, 4.55 for a coffee seems a lot even if high season, and £4.50 for a baby chino is the most expensive I have seen for some hot milk. Didn’t help that the americano was only half full in the mug too. Guessing they would rather you come just to eat because coffee is just as nice and cheaper in other places.

This was our first visit, and the food was really tasty. We had sandwiches, milkshakes, and strawberry lemonade. We also managed a piece of homemade Victoria sponge, which was delicious. Very cozy inside. Worth a visit.

Their 'Home Made Scones' were out of this world along with the range of cakes that they had to offer. We will definitely go back again in the future.

I first started visiting this lovely little gem in Keswick almost 30 years ago. It's changed a bit, but not lost any of its charm. Really nice coffee and toasted teacake, and the cakes looked fabulous.

Excellent food and service, and a lovely garden.

Paid £14.25 for 2 cappuccinos and a slice of carrot cake. The cake was delicious and it was a generous slice, but I just think this is far too expensive, even for Keswick. However, I'd visit again - if I could afford it.

Absolutely terrible service! Was waiting for just over 10 mins to get seats and not one person managed to acknowledge that we were waiting, appalling service. After about 15 mins we eventually left as the staff, which were doing their own things in the background, still did not acknowledge the fact they had customers. Avoid if you want good service!

Keep walking, lots more to pick from.

A bit pricey for the portion size so I was a little disappointed...had the falafel flatbread ..which was yummy but small ...would have liked a bit of salad on the plate with the coleslaw ....service is great though and a lovely courtyard for outside dining.

We had drinks here on a sunny morning. Very relaxing, and we had a nice spot in the garden terrace. Cheerful staff and prompt service.

A few negative experiences on here and we got a combo of them all. Cream tea was ok....I'll say that much. Lots of young staff, so interest in service was half-a***ed.

Incredibly expensive. Be prepared to pay £11 for a sandwich, but the sandwich was lovely. Staff are on the ball which is great, but do bear in mind that they spelt Espresso as Expresso on their chalk board. You have been warned.

Had the option of 2 chocolate cakes: one with peanut butter and one without. I am allergic to peanuts so I ordered the one without. They brought me the one with peanut butter and I had an allergic reaction. The manager then came to tell me that it was my fault. Do not come here.

Lovely rustic cafe. Quiet at 10.15. Had excellent service but surprised at some of the breakfast prices.

Had sandwiches, drinks, and cakes. Overall food was pretty good but it was a bit on the expensive side for what it is. Obviously the location plays into that somewhat but a BLT with a little pile of coleslaw for £11 is a bit steep wherever you are. Cakes are good, but beware the slices are enormous so get one to share or you'll be on a sugar rush for the rest of the day.

Came in on the 18/7/24. I wouldn’t bother going in. I was asking what gluten free cakes they had just to be told it says it on the front of the glass ,as I can’t see to well I ask the young lady to show me please . She just couldn’t be bothered helping me .She then told me to go and sit down and they would come to the table .After waiting 10 minutes know one came ,so we got up and walked out ,there was about 6 staff just standing talking among them selfs .

a really great discovery. lovely tea and cake options. plenty of choice for humans and furry friends to go and enjoy together.

First time being back since my first job here in the late 1980s, But so glad to see it hasn't changed much and the name is back to the original. The food is amazing and much improved on the muffins with jam and cream! The staff are friendly and helpful.

Very expensive and a kids sandwich made with strong herby bread, which of course they won't eat.

First class quality food. The scones are to die for. Not the cheapest but well worth the slightly higher prices. Great coffee and tea too, our go to cafe in Keswick

This eatery is larger inside than it appears from the exterior as ug is narrow but quite long. We stepped in for a light snack and purchased some delicious cakes and coffee. It could accommodate a vegan diet and the portions of cake we received were large and well presented. It's dog friendly and the toilets were clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly and efficient.

WOW ! The food here is excellent 👌🏻. Simple, refined menu with delicious food and great portion sizes. Well worth a visit !

Sorry but 4 pounds for a cold takeaway scone without jam and cream is not reasonable.

Very expensive. Far cheaper and better cafes in Keswick. Started cleaning and brushing floor before we had finished and before closing time. Avoid.

Really good cakes!! Nice atmosphere. Friendly attentive staff.

Called in for a brew and a slice of cake, which turned into Cream Tea. The scones were lovely, tea, leaf-brewed refreshing. £17 for two, but we are in Keswick, in the lakes, so expect the premium tourist price. Toilets were a tad wet and needed attention, which was a shame as the team were attentive and service fine. Oh, and the jam is homemade and truly delicious.

Friendly atmosphere, kid friendly they even had colouring in for kiddies…great win so I could enjoy my chocolate cake and loose leaf tea in peace:) So many cakes and refreshments to choose from. I would definitely stop here again! Staff are very friendly & helpful

Incredibly high prices, so high we had to walk out on principle. Never seen anywhere charge £4.50 for a diet coke or a basic coffee. Don't bother going, it's not like the town is short of cafes!

Had a very nice cream tea here and they kindly fitted us in at the end of the day thank you

We loved eating here in the past because they offered wonderful food, and the cakes were to die for! I think it must have changed hands because the food was overpriced and below average. We had a pot of tea for 2, leek and potato soup with a savoury croissant and a sweet potato wrap. The bill came to over £35.00. The soup was watered down and very thin. The wrap was as dry as snuff! We won't be going again The staff who were waiting on, however, were an asset and were really lovely.

£4.50 for a coke!? Very expensive! And staff don't wash hands after petting dogs. Other than that, it's quite a nice coffee shop.

Beautiful raspberry and white chocolate torte

Very average. There are much better cafes in Keswick. Drinks and food were both average and again, had better elsewhere. The atmosphere wasn't very friendly or welcoming, nor was the service. Will not be returning.

Pretty good cafe with good options. The special toasted hot cross bun was yummy and the tea very tasty. I had checked the menu on the website beforehand and the menus on the table had more expensive prices unfortunately

Very dog friendly. Not so much human friendly, as if they were all having a bad day (the staff). The cream tea and the pancakes were excellent.

Really nice place for a quick snack

Nice enough place, not spectacular. 3 adults and 2 kids for coffee and scones/ cake. Served very quickly which was great. Would have expected around £30. It was £45!! £4.50 for a babycinno and a few marshmallows. Come on guys. We visit Keswick fairly regularly and try to support independent businesses, but needless to say we won’t be back

Extremely over priced, a small bottle of coke is over £4.50

Visited for afternoon tea on a busy Easter Saturday. Food was great with plenty of tea. The shining star was the service, all of the girls were so lovely and really made an effort even with it being so busy. Definitely recommend.

Nice cafe but bit of a tourist trap. Giving a lower rating because it was overpriced. I paid £61 for a couple of sandwiches, crepes and drinks. Fentiman soda was £4.55 each. It’s a premium soda so I expect to pay more but this is higher than I’ve paid anywhere in UK for it. Coffees were over £4.50 each too. Selection of food is nice but limited so if you are looking for traditional cafe with hearty food this isn’t one for you. For context had a similar meal in Ambleside the day before and it cost £42. Food and service was ok but not special enough to warrant the inflated prices.

Lovely place but £4.60 for an Americano is mad 😂

A very nice experience, a busy and popular place, all cakes are homemade👍 We enjoyed a couple of visits and enjoyed our coffees and cheese scone (also took home 1xcarrot cake & 1 x coffee & walnut cake 👍) Dog friendly

One of the most pleasant cafés I've been to in a while. Kind and attentive service, clean and tidy café, and good food.

Came across this place in the off chance, me and my wife had a bacon and sausage butty for breakfast with a cup of tea. The great thing for us was they cater for gluten free. The breakfast was amazing, you get plenty for your money, and the selection of GF desserts are fantastic. Well worth a visit. Thank you Denise & Andy

Really friendly and fabulous cakes.

We visited here last year & enjoyed the cheese scones which came in several varieties at a reasonable price (for Keswick). Today we returned & were very disappointed. The table service didn’t materialise so I had to go to the counter to order. The cheese scones that were on offer turned out to be tasteless & tough & the fancy loose leaf tea for two came in quite small pot for two people. The bill came to £15.60! They did give us a small discount when we complained but even for Keswick this was very expensive. All in all a poor experience

Last year we visited and we have 5 stars. Service was excellent. Food was presented really well. Sadly twelve months later, things seemed to have changed. It’s OK, service indifferent and food was fine but nothing special.

This Place Does Super Coffee, and Snacks Popped in Few Weeks ago Was Brill, Great Coffee, Great Scones, Decor was lovely, nice and warm on a cold day,and Service start to finish Excellent,we will certainly be back on next trip to Keswick.

Had a birthday afternoon tea treat here. Was a bit of a faff to book - had to buy a gift voucher then redeem it - but was nice. 3 different sandwich choices (cut in half). 2 scones (1 x fruit 1x date/walnut?) with plenty of jam and clotted cream! Lots of cake but only one of each so had to cut in half so we could both try a bit 🤣. We ended up taking the cakes home and having them later as we were so full. Prosecco was good too. My only criticism is the table we had - only 2 of us but large odd shaped table which made it difficult to negotiate the food plus hard seat so not that comfortable. Staff friendly and informative.

Had a nice afternoon tea. Not the best I've ever had. Seemed confusing for staff to get it scheduled and paid for. Staff were nice.

Lovely creperie but not great for kids. Ordered the kids ham sandwich and the bread and ham were both too fancy so none of it was eaten. The cheese in the kids crepe was the same as the adults, which is mature... also not suitable for most kids. Staff were great though and timely. Good location.

I didn't get a chance to try it here but the outside of it looked really nice.

Bought a voucher for Afternoon tea Inc loose leaf tea and posseco was made to pay for the tea again, with a que behind me I paid .,Normal lake District prices and poor service ..

Lovely little coffee shop. Good coffee and great cakes

The food is delicious! I highly recommend for lunch & homemade cakes, in particular the Victoria sandwich, which was the nicest cake I’ve eaten in a long time! I went for lunch with my mum & we really enjoyed visiting. The only downside was the pop music that was being played inside. It was quite loud and not what you’d expect in a tearoom. We were sat near the serving area on a quiet Thursday afternoon and we found it hard to hear each other over the music.

I'd like to give this a better review as it seemed like a nice place overall, but my food wasn't brilliant (the bacon in my savoury crepe was tough as old boots) and the waiting staff were quite young and nonchalant (forgetting to bring cutlery, and just being a bit awkward with their interactions). Otherwise it was pretty okay, and a good option if you have kids and/or dogs.

Lovely cafe in Keswick with the best doggy welcome - the yummiest carrot cake for me and sausages for the pups. Highly recommended.

Dropped in for a brief lunch break with my wife on a very wet Keswick day. Only a smallish cafe and it looks unassuming when you first walk in. Ordered the Sweet Potato & Thyme soup, plus a bacon ciabatta roll. Wow! What great grub! The soup was superb - one of the best I’ve had anywhere in ages. And the thick, cured bacon in the roll was great - proper, thick bacon, cooked really well. Absolutely delicious. Really good little find of a cafe shop and highly recommended.

2nd year in a row that we have visited and quality was great both times. Pea & mint soup was lovely. Back again next year.

Lovely cafe in Keswick Town centre. What I liked is that the cakes are not standard and there were different options. There were festive favourites in drinks including a gingerbread and cream latte. Not great for the waistline but lovely after a walk. We had hot chocolate, latte and cinnamon crumble flapjack which also had a mincemeat layer. Very Christmassy

This is a busy little cafe! After being shown to a seat it took a while for someone to take my order, but once placed it wasn’t long before it arrived. I went for the cream tea which was spot on, good ingredients and portion. It was a little chilly near the back. I was struggling for internet access and couldn’t find that they had Wi-Fi. I’m giving this a very good based on the quality of the food.

As always really great food and attentive staff

Lovely place. Great food, friendly staff

Nice little cafe with great gluten free choices, such a treat to be able to get a crepe. Friendly atmosphere with a clean interior.

Had a lovely time here, inside was very cosy and welcoming. I had a sausage sandwich and my partner had the soup - both were tasty! The staff were nice and friendly, will definitley be coming again!

Called in on a very busy Saturday afternoon with daughter and grandson. Very nice, staff friendly. Would recommend and return when in Keswick again

Loved it...Loved it...Loved it. The scones was good, the cake was good, and the tea/chai latte great on a cold morning.