Cathedral Café
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About
A café in the grounds of Carlisle Cathedral, serving lunch, coffee and cakes. The menu includes soup, daily specials and baked goods like scones and croissants. Large windows fill the space with natural light. Tables are available inside and outside, where birdsong can be heard. The fixed menu has a range of choices alongside changing options. The building shares its surroundings with the cathedral, creating a peaceful backdrop. Toilets are kept clean. Cappuccinos, Americanos and slices of cake are served.
Customer Reviews
Thank you for taking care of us today at the Cathedral Café. As a family visiting from Gloucestershire—by way of Ukraine—we’re quite used to different British accents, so perhaps I should have brought along a phrasebook and my best wellies for a Cumbrian café adventure! We were warmly greeted by Nils (apologies if I’ve misspelled your name, but it certainly begins with N), who was exceptionally smiley, helpful, and patient—especially when repeating instructions for us. The food was delicious, and we felt thoroughly looked after. A small note: navigating the accent differences led to a few moments of light confusion (particularly over fruit cookies versus Cornish pastry!), and my answer about the frittata temperature caused an outbreak of laughter in the queue—which I take as a sign of good spirits all round. The table numbering system was a complete mystery, but I found my way, only to discover the lower level was “authentically damp,” with a slight aroma that challenged even the most robust wellies. Still, the classical music and thoughtful design quite redeemed things. Upstairs was truly gorgeous—a very nice space just beside a huge window, flooding the room with light and warmth. LOVE IT. Do book a table there for the best experience! All in all, an enjoyable visit, made memorable by your charming staff and atmosphere. Many thanks for your hospitality and patience—next time I’ll brush up on my local vocabulary, just in case!
Everyone was lovely staff and customer. When and it feel so open. First time going in because I was just wondering about town because I had time on my hands so I when for a it to eat.
Very friendly staff. The soup was very tasty and the coffee was very good too. Very good value, a lovely cafe and with good weather was great to sit outside and listen to the birds, other nature sounds and watch the world go by 😁 Will definitely be coming back!
