
Copper Pot
“A rustic stone wall lines one side of this welcoming cafe for breakfast, sandwiches, snacks & cakes.”
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Quick info
About Copper Pot
Copper Pot is a cafe on Church St in Ambleside, with a stone wall running along one side of the room and cartoons projected on the wall inside. The menu covers breakfast, sandwiches, snacks and cakes, alongside burgers and chips, chicken bacon syrup waffles, chilli nachos, and a creamy mushroom dish. Yorkshire Tea is served alongside the food. Cakes can be bought to take away. Seating extends out the back to a garden area, and orders are taken at the table by staff working the room. It operates on a walk-in basis, with queues forming at the door during busier periods.
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Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Full English Breakfast with Hashbrown
- Flat White
- Courgette and Avocado Cake
- Cappuccino
- Hot Chocolate
- Bacon Ciabatta
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burger and chips, syrup waffles, fresh breakfast and cakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burger and chips, syrup waffles, fresh breakfast and cakes.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We found this cosy place by occasion and were surprised by a friendly service, home atmosphere and fresh food of superb quality!! The prices are quite reasonable . Highly recommended!!”
- Google user
“Amazing brunch, really good coffee and stunning cakes. They have a lovely little garden and very friendly staff. Really recommend!! 😊”
- Google user
“We had a wonderful breakfast at Copper Pot with my husband, our daughter, and our dog, and it was an experience we won’t forget. From the moment we walked in, we were made to feel genuinely welcome. The atmosphere was warm, cosy, and relaxed, making it the perfect place to start the day. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and even gave our dog a warm welcome, which meant a lot to us. The breakfast was absolutely delicious – fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavour. Every ingredient tasted high quality, and the coffee was excellent too. It’s clear that a lot of care and passion goes into both the food and the service. Copper Pot is a true gem in Ambleside, and we can completely understand why it’s so highly recommended. We left with full stomachs and big smiles. We will definitely be back the next time we’re in the Lake District. Highly recommended to anyone looking for an outstanding breakfast and exceptional hospitality!”
- Google user
“Here’s a natural 5-star review you can post with your photos: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a fantastic experience! From the moment we arrived everything was spot on. The food was beautifully presented, generous in portion size and, most importantly, absolutely delicious. The burger was one of the best I’ve had – juicy, perfectly cooked and served with crispy, chunky chips. The creamy mushroom dish was equally impressive, rich in flavour and cooked to perfection. Every plate looked amazing and tasted even better. The location and views made the experience even more special. Sitting outside, enjoying great food while looking across the lake and mountains, was simply unforgettable. Friendly, welcoming staff, excellent service, great atmosphere and outstanding food. We will definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area. 5 stars well deserved!”
- Google user
“Food was delicious and so filling, service was friendly and atmosphere relaxing and charming. We got there at the right time as soon after, there were queues at the door - shows how good it is if people are willing to wait! I wouldn’t hesitate to come back when I’m in the area again.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Burgers and chips are what reviewers return to most, described as juicy and perfectly cooked, with the chips well seasoned. Close behind are the waffles, including a chicken bacon syrup version, along with chilli nachos and a creamy mushroom dish. Breakfast and brunch draw praise for fresh, free range ingredients, good coffee and cakes, and one reviewer took a cake away for the road. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and the cafe gets credit for welcoming a dog and for offering to make small children at a nearby table any dish from the menu. Several mention sitting in the garden or outside at the back, with one describing views across the lake and mountains and another noting cartoons projected on the wall indoors. Prices are called reasonable by a few. No complaints appear in the reviews, though one visitor notes queues at the door soon after arriving, and another reviewer finished a meal with Yorkshire Tea.
Location
Cafes near Copper Pot
- Stiles Coffee Bar4.68450.1 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsVegan optionsReservations
vegan bacon butty, spam and egg butty, breakfast
- Cafe Altitude4.81930.1 mi£10–20Reservations
homemade jams and marmalade, views over Ambleside, English breakfast
- Grain Ambleside4.41810.1 mi£10–20
cumberland sausage milk roll, roasted chicken chorizo hot pot, chocolate fudge cake
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Pot | 4.8637 | — | — | burger and chips, syrup waffles, fresh breakfast |
| Stiles Coffee BarVegetarian options · Vegan options · Reservations | 4.6845 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | vegan bacon butty, spam and egg butty, breakfast |
| Cafe AltitudeReservations | 4.8193 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | homemade jams and marmalade, views over Ambleside, English breakfast |
| Grain Ambleside | 4.4181 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | cumberland sausage milk roll, roasted chicken chorizo hot pot, chocolate fudge cake |
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