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Foxes Cafe Lounge — Cafes in Carlisle

Foxes Cafe Lounge

CafeCarlisle, ENG

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(633 reviews)

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+44 1228 497402
18 Abbey St, Carlisle CA3 8TX, United Kingdom
£10–20 · Reported by 141 people

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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

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

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
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Reviews

4.6/5
633 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention tuna melt, carrot soup, full breakfast and coffee.

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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

  • Austin Lee
    Bright cafe, with amazing food. Only been in the UK a few days but our best meal by far at this point!
  • 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 🤣
  • 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. …
  • 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. …
  • 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

Hours

Monday
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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

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