Finkles
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Quick info
About Finkles
Finkles is a British restaurant in Kendal, reached down a back alley off the main street at 34 Finkle St. The kitchen cooks home-style food with pies at the centre, served with chips and gravy, and a mince and onion pie as the special main of the day. A home-made soup of the day sits beside them, and lunch brings baguettes with salad and home-made coleslaw. Quiche with salad and sandwiches round out the savoury side. Hot drinks include lemon tea.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mince and onion pie, homemade soup of the day, fresh baguettes with coleslaw and ice cream float.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mince and onion pie, homemade soup of the day, fresh baguettes with coleslaw and ice cream float.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the home-made pies, with a mince and onion pie special and a pie with chips and gravy both singled out for tasty pastry, gravy and filling. Close behind are the lunch dishes: butternut squash soup, freshly made baguettes with salad and home made coleslaw, a quiche with salad, and a sandwich. Drinks get a mention too, including a lemon tea with a fresh slice of fruit, a pot of tea, a cappuccino and an ice cream float. Value and portions come up repeatedly, with reviewers calling prices reasonable and saying the kitchen did not skimp, and one group of six found a hearty meal there. Service is described as fast, friendly and polite, and one party was fitted in just before closing. The one recurring caveat is location: the cafe sits up an alley, set back from the main street, and several say it is easy to miss. Those who found it say not to let that put them off, and one calls it well worth searching for.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the home-made pies, with a mince and onion pie special and a pie with chips and gravy both singled out for tasty pastry, gravy and filling. Close behind are the lunch dishes: butternut squash soup, freshly made baguettes with salad and home made coleslaw, a quiche with salad, and a sandwich. Drinks get a mention too, including a lemon tea with a fresh slice of fruit, a pot of tea, a cappuccino and an ice cream float. Value and portions come up repeatedly, with reviewers calling prices reasonable and saying the kitchen did not skimp, and one group of six found a hearty meal there. Service is described as fast, friendly and polite, and one party was fitted in just before closing. The one recurring caveat is location: the cafe sits up an alley, set back from the main street, and several say it is easy to miss. Those who found it say not to let that put them off, and one calls it well worth searching for.
Featured reviews
- Lesley Allcock
“Found a little gem of a place. Amazing home cooked food, reasonable prices, great service and very friendly staff. Would highly recommend to anybody wanting good sized portions of tasty food.”
- Rebecca Best
“Managed to fit us in for food just before they were closing. Tasty sandwich & friendly staff.”
- Joseph Turner
“The service was fast, polite, and efficient.”
- Trini Bates
“Great value for money. Very tasty freshly made baguettes with salad & home made coleslaw, as well as other dishes for lunch. Hidden away from main Kendal High street but well worth searching for. Will return when I next visit!”
- Lindsey Clark
“Happened to find this place on a stop off in Kendal. We wanted a hearty meal at a reasonable price as feeding six of us and this place was perfect. Great old school atmosphere, food was fantastic and the variety of dishes amazing. Super fast and friendly service. So glad we went in, would love to visit again. Thank you for a lovely meal.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Finkles
- The Joshua Tree4.82180.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsGood for kids
full english breakfast, gammon steak, gluten free options
- Frydays of Kendal4.54080.1 mi£10–20Good for kids
crispy battered fish, excellent chips, pie and chips
- Cortillo Lounge4.54530.1 miWheelchair accessible
iced salted caramel latte, veggie tacos, Korean Seoul breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FinklesOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.6106 | — | £10–20 | mince and onion pie, homemade soup of the day, fresh baguettes with coleslaw |
| The Joshua TreeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.8218 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | full english breakfast, gammon steak, gluten free options |
| Frydays of KendalGood for kids | 4.5408 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | crispy battered fish, excellent chips, pie and chips |
| Cortillo LoungeWheelchair accessible | 4.5453 | 0.1 mi | — | iced salted caramel latte, veggie tacos, Korean Seoul breakfast |
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