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About The Joshua Tree
The Joshua Tree is a bistro on Yard in Kendal that runs as a cafe by day and switches to a bistro by night. The building is beamed and traditionally styled, and some of the tables sit on an upper floor. Its listing also includes breakfast restaurant, so the daytime side covers morning meals. A specials menu is offered alongside the main menu, so the choice extends beyond the standard list. The kitchen also accommodates gluten free items for diners who need them.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, gammon steak, gluten free options and sheltered outdoor terrace.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, gammon steak, gluten free options and sheltered outdoor terrace.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the lunch and breakfast food, singling out a Full English with poached eggs, a perfectly cooked gammon steak and a crumble. Several describe friendly service, including a group of eight seated quickly. One reviewer was disappointed by a half-portion fish dish with barely done chips, and microwaved kids' meals served hotter than the adults' food.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the lunch and breakfast food, singling out a Full English with poached eggs, a perfectly cooked gammon steak and a crumble. Several describe friendly service, including a group of eight seated quickly. One reviewer was disappointed by a half-portion fish dish with barely done chips, and microwaved kids' meals served hotter than the adults' food.
Featured reviews
- Tim MacKenzie
“Half a fish. I looked around to see who had the other half. Twice the price of a chippy , half the content. Chips were barely done. Kids meals served hotter than the adults (microwaved) , not safe at all. O ly good thing was the drinks, as they were made elsewhere.”
- Nick Private
“Opted for a Full English Breakfast. Great value and good sized portions. Highly recommended and will definitely return. Poached eggs on point!!”
- Ian Kelly
“Stumbled across this Bistro when looking for somewhere for a group of eight for lunch. Tables were quickly sorted by the staff on the upper floor, with a friendly welcome and excellent service. At least seven different menu choices, but all were quickly provided with excellent quality of food. We will definitely be returning on our next visit to Kendal and would recommend to all.”
- les knight
“Only had a coffee. Then food that we see served look good.”
- Elaine Fawcett
“We had a delicious lunch here with family. The menu is really good, plus the specials menu is very extensive. Its advisable to book a table as it gets full, but walk ins are welcome if there's room. Its a lovely town centre venue, tucked away with a sheltered outdoor terrace.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Traditionally-styled and beamed eatery operating as a cafe during the day and bistro by night.”
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
Amenities
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
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- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Table service
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 2
- Fireplace
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
Location
Restaurants near The Joshua Tree
- Frydays of Kendal4.54080 mi£10–20Good for kids
crispy battered fish, excellent chips, pie and chips
- Finkles4.61060.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
mince and onion pie, homemade soup of the day, fresh baguettes with coleslaw
- 0.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
tofu egg sandwich, pancakes, homemade cakes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Joshua TreeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.8218 | — | £10–20 | full english breakfast, gammon steak, gluten free options |
| Frydays of KendalGood for kids | 4.5408 | 0 mi | £10–20 | crispy battered fish, excellent chips, pie and chips |
| FinklesOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.6106 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | mince and onion pie, homemade soup of the day, fresh baguettes with coleslaw |
| The Garden Cafe & Take AwayOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.9105 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | tofu egg sandwich, pancakes, homemade cakes |
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