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About Cathedral Café
Cathedral Café is a cafe in Carlisle, set on the grounds of Carlisle Cathedral, so a seat inside comes with a view of the cathedral itself. The menu covers coffee and tea, with a decaf Americano for those who want one, and zero-alcohol drinks sit alongside them. For something more filling, the soup of the day is served with white or brown bread, and diners choose which. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention soup of the day, white or brown bread, decaf americano and zero alcohol drinks.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention soup of the day, white or brown bread, decaf americano and zero alcohol drinks.
Customer Review Summary
Soup of the day is the most repeated draw, with reviewers praising it alongside white or brown bread, one calling the bread divine. A decaf Americano and coffee or tea after visiting the cathedral also earn praise. Reviewers describe the cafe as always busy, and one mentions the cathedral view and only one plug for charging a phone.
Customer Review Summary
Soup of the day is the most repeated draw, with reviewers praising it alongside white or brown bread, one calling the bread divine. A decaf Americano and coffee or tea after visiting the cathedral also earn praise. Reviewers describe the cafe as always busy, and one mentions the cathedral view and only one plug for charging a phone.
Featured reviews
- Vincent
“The most amazing thing about this restaurant is the staff. Very friendly and hard working. Food was good no waiting.”
- Tim Quayle
“As someone always on the hunt for a good decaf Americano, I recommend the Cathedral Cafe—they nail it perfectly.”
- Alma Kowalsky
“Great view of the cathedral even from inside. Clean and cozy. Polite service. The soup of the day was good, and came with either white or brown bread. Ground level toilets. I saw one plug to charge phone.”
- Peter Deasey
“Very crowded, popular cafe. With reason. Zero alcohol drinks are well priced.”
- Broj Jedan
“Perfect place for a coffee or tea after visiting the beautiful cathedral.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Paid parking lot
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Historic
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Cafes near Cathedral Café
- Bookcase4.75430.1 mi
antiquarian books, multiple floors to explore, history and literature sections
- I Love Cafe4.81950.1 mi
homemade cakes, I Love café breakfast, toasties and ciabattas
- 0.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seating
beans on sourdough toast, banana bread latte, chicken noodle chilli soup
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral CaféOutdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.6305 | — | £10–20 | soup of the day, white or brown bread, decaf americano |
| Bookcase | 4.7543 | 0.1 mi | — | antiquarian books, multiple floors to explore, history and literature sections |
| I Love Cafe | 4.8195 | 0.1 mi | — | homemade cakes, I Love café breakfast, toasties and ciabattas |
| Whytes: Bakery and KitchenOutdoor seating | 4.7231 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | beans on sourdough toast, banana bread latte, chicken noodle chilli soup |
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