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About Cafe Olive Kendal
Cafe Olive Kendal is a Mediterranean cafe in Kendal, at 3 Stramongate, serving home-cooked Turkish food. The centrepiece is a build-your-own mezze platter, so each table chooses its own combination of dishes. A lamb ciabatta sits alongside it for those who want a single plate, and baklava is on offer for something sweet. Breakfast and lunch are both served, with coffee available throughout the meal. The kitchen and the dining space are both small. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring them along.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs · Family-friendly
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mezze platter, lamb ciabatta, baklava and coffee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mezze platter, lamb ciabatta, baklava and coffee.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers describe the Turkish food as delicious, with the lamb ciabatta singled out for special mention and a build-your-own mezze platter praised for its complex flavours and textures. One calls the baklava the best they have eaten, and the coffee earns repeated praise. Service is described as friendly and welcoming, and one family says the lunch was worth the train from Windermere.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers describe the Turkish food as delicious, with the lamb ciabatta singled out for special mention and a build-your-own mezze platter praised for its complex flavours and textures. One calls the baklava the best they have eaten, and the coffee earns repeated praise. Service is described as friendly and welcoming, and one family says the lunch was worth the train from Windermere.
Featured reviews
- Shane Hicks
“Fantastic service, very welcoming and the coffee is fantastic”
- Baron Vendredi
“The best Baklava we've ever eaten! Lovely coffee too, alongside friendly service and a pleasant atmosphere. Would highly recommend 🤩”
- Mark Jones
“A small kitchen that coped admirably with the dozens of people descending on this beautiful little place for breakfast Well done and thank you for a lovely breakfast...”
- Tom
“I’ve been coming here for a couple years now and the food is always delicious. The lamb ciabatta deserves a special mention. It’s good quality, home cooked Turkish food. Highly recommend!”
- Léa Blouin
“The food was incredible, with complex flavours, wonderful textures and amazing colours! They have a plethora of options to choose from to create your own mezze platter and other lovely meals and sweet treats. The service was superb and the place really felt cozy and welcoming. I will definitely be coming back to try other things on the menu!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
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- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Curbside pickup
- Beer
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Healthy options
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Cafes near Cafe Olive Kendal
- Marra5.02950 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
sourdough pizza, gluten free pizzas, courtyard seating
- Roast & Toast4.51160 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsVegan optionsWi-Fi
jacket potatoes, full English, white hot chocolate
- Baba Ganoush4.83270.1 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsVegan options
falafel buddha bowl, coronation cauliflower, vegan salads
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Olive KendalVegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8249 | — | £10–20 | mezze platter, lamb ciabatta, baklava |
| MarraOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 5.0295 | 0 mi | £10–20 | sourdough pizza, gluten free pizzas, courtyard seating |
| Roast & ToastVegetarian options · Vegan options · Wi-Fi | 4.5116 | 0 mi | £10–20 | jacket potatoes, full English, white hot chocolate |
| Baba GanoushVegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8327 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | falafel buddha bowl, coronation cauliflower, vegan salads |
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