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Waterside Cafe & Bistro

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4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(580 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 1539 729743
Kent View, Kendal LA9 4DZ, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Waterside Cafe & Bistro

Waterside Cafe & Bistro is a cafe, bistro and restaurant on Kent View in Kendal, where the seating area looks onto the river. The breakfast menu includes vegan options, and further vegan dishes appear elsewhere on the menu. Dinner includes a range of vegetarian options. Coffee and pots of tea are served, and ice creams are on offer too. Dogs are welcome, so guests can bring their own dog along for a drink or a meal.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid parking lot · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.6/5
580 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention riverside views, vegan breakfast, coffee and ice creams.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often praise the river views from the outdoor space, where one watched boats come and go. The vegan breakfast gets a repeat mention, and another reviewer singled out perfectly cooked mushrooms and meaty butcher-style sausages. Coffee, ice creams and vegetarian dinner options also earn praise, along with friendly service. One describes it as dog friendly. No recurring complaints appear.

Featured reviews

  • David Mann
    “Great coffee, food and great views of the river 10/10. Excellent service.”
  • Yvonne Best
    “We just popped in for ice creams, which were really good. We sat in the little outdoor space they have , which is right on the lake , and watched the boats coming and going.”
  • ian Dennis Lester
    “Great place to soak up the natural ambience of the river and it’s wildlife. Einfach - klasse (Simply Brilliant)”
  • A L
    “I stopped here for breakfast (really just to kill time while my car is being serviced). What a gem of a place... the food is beautifully cooked, for me personally the mark of a good breakfast is how the mushrooms are cooked and if the sausages are cheap or quality.. firstly the mushrooms were cooked perfectly, hot but still have a firm texture, clearly cooked fresh to order and the sausages had that nice 'meaty' taste that you expect from butchers sausages and not the "mush" cheap ones offer. All in all a very good breakfast and a nice place to sit and rest for a while. £18 including a pot of tea. Highly recommend”
  • Jennifer Bell
    “What an amazing place for dinner. Such a great range of vegetarian options, super service and and a wonderful atmosphere to boot. We will definitely be coming again.”

Hours

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Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Paid parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
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  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Alcohol
  • Cozy
Offerings· 10
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
  • Healthy options
  • Prepared foods
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Parking· 1
  • Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Service options· 1
  • Onsite services
Dining options· 7
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Popular for· 2
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
Facilities· 2
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
Highlights· 3
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Crowd· 3
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
Accessibility· 1
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Location

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