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About Foxes Cafe Lounge
Foxes Cafe Lounge is a cafe on Abbey Street in Carlisle, open daily in the daytime with a menu of eight dishes including pancakes. The space offers plenty of seating and serves a full breakfast with bacon, sausages and eggs, alongside coffees and mochas. Reservations are recommended. Visitors with mobility needs can use the step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and the team welcomes dogs. Outdoor seating is available, and families with young children can request high chairs. Takeaway options let guests eat off site.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
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Menu & Prices
8 dishes · mains £9–13- Cinnamon Bun Latte£4.60
- Sleigh It£4.30
- The Mighty Terry's Shake/Hot Choc£5.50
- The Mighty Biscoff Shake£5.50
- Festive Fox£13.00
- Mistletoe Melt£12.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tuna melt, carrot soup, full breakfast and coffee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tuna melt, carrot soup, full breakfast and coffee.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the breakfast as the standout, with the full breakfast and its crispy bacon and well-seasoned sausages repeatedly praised, and the berry and banana pancakes also highlighted. The coffee and mocha earn consistent acclaim for their texture and taste, with several noting the barista’s skill. Many describe the atmosphere as relaxed and cozy, and the service as friendly and quick even when busy. A recurring positive is the dog-friendly policy, with well-behaved dogs adding to the welcoming vibe. One reviewer reports a disappointing in-house full breakfast where the eggs had texture issues and the sausage lacked taste, though the coffee remained excellent and the staff offered to remake the eggs. Several also mention the special menu’s creative options and the ability to adapt dishes for vegan or vegetarian preferences.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the breakfast as the standout, with the full breakfast and its crispy bacon and well-seasoned sausages repeatedly praised, and the berry and banana pancakes also highlighted. The coffee and mocha earn consistent acclaim for their texture and taste, with several noting the barista’s skill. Many describe the atmosphere as relaxed and cozy, and the service as friendly and quick even when busy. A recurring positive is the dog-friendly policy, with well-behaved dogs adding to the welcoming vibe. One reviewer reports a disappointing in-house full breakfast where the eggs had texture issues and the sausage lacked taste, though the coffee remained excellent and the staff offered to remake the eggs. Several also mention the special menu’s creative options and the ability to adapt dishes for vegan or vegetarian preferences.
Featured reviews
- Adeline Woo
“I ordered the tuna melt with a side of yummy chips and rocket leaves. Also added on a bowl of delicious carrot soup. And an OG smoothie juice. It was delicious ! Service was also excellent and attentive. I especially love their social media ticker 🤣”
- Austin Lee
“Bright cafe, with amazing food. Only been in the UK a few days but our best meal by far at this point!”
- Suz McAleese
“What a wonderful find, a mix or singles, couples, families, groups of friends. And well behaved dogs ! Food made me question if its acceptable to just go everyday!! Delicious”
- Taisa Stefanska
“I always like to try supporting independent cafes when visiting new places and after lots of research I decided to try Foxes Cafe Lounge when passing by Carlisle. My main reasons being they're dog friendly and the menu looked really good. …”
- Torkerz
“Great little cafe. We were welcomed by the friendly staff as we entered and seated very quickly. There wasn't a separate vegan/vege menu; however menu could be adapted which was great. We had the breakfast and 2 coffees. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Bustling cafe and bar with live music, art gallery and film nights, serving local produce and beers.”
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 6
- Has free water refills
- Serves healthy options
- Sells prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
Location
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- Cathedral Café4.63050.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingWi-Fi
soup of the day, white or brown bread, decaf americano
- Sketch and Sip4.71280.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsReservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxes Cafe LoungeReservations | 4.6633 | — | £10–20 | tuna melt, carrot soup, full breakfast |
| Bookcase | 4.7543 | 0.1 mi | — | antiquarian books, multiple floors to explore, history and literature sections |
| Cathedral CaféOutdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.6305 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | soup of the day, white or brown bread, decaf americano |
| Sketch and SipOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.7128 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | coffee, pottery painting, creative art activities |
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