Café Reviews
The Lakeland Pedlar continually receives lots of great reviews from the online community. Below is a selection from a number of trusted sites.
HappyCow.net
Laura Merryweather
June 2010
For years The Pedlar has been my favourite Cafe EVER. I am a vegan and I also can't eat wheat or gluten and the Pedlar have brilliant labelling on all thier menus/boards and loads of options for me including gluten free bread - I love nothing more than to sit in the welcoming cafe after a hard day's walking with my soup and a sandwhich!
I have also been a raw vegan at times and even then the Pedlar had the most lovely salad on the menu. I love eating there because I don't feel weird!
Even more special than usual though...
Last week my family and I spent a week in Keswick to celebrate my Dad's
60th. His favourite carrot cake in the world (and he's tried a few!) is the
Pedlar's so I had rung ahead a week before to ask if there was any way they
could arrange for a whole carrot cake to be put aside as a birthday cake for
my Dad. They also phoned me back to say would I like a table booked so that
we didn't have to wait and then on the day they were wonderful, they bought
out the cake, complete with candles and singing happy birthday and made my
Dad's day. Later in the week we were recognised and given a friendly
greeting every time.
In my opinion, the staff at the Pedlar couldn't have been more friendly and helpful and the food couldn't be better. I love the Pedlar!
TripAdvisor.co.uk
Chubbymama
May 2010
We have been going to the Pedlar for many years, it is a family favourite. None of us are vegetarian but we love the Three-Bean Burrittos, falfals and Nacho's so much. There are always a huge variety of fresh salads, daily specials, homemade cakes and puddings and the Tiffin is to die for. We have to cycle there nowadays as the only way to justify the calories. We have always found the staff very friendly and helpful and willing to accommodate our VERY fussy children with variations on the menu, a godsend nowadays. They have very good childrens options and do great fresh smoothies. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual. There are outside tables on sunny days but beware it gets very busy at lunchtimes but it's worth waiting for a table, we love it, can you tell!!
JLH22
May 2010
Went here twice in one week. First time was to pick up some rolls and cake for a packed lunch. They were so tasty that we went back another day and had a meal. Really tasty and imaginative vegetarian food (highly recommend the date slices and the tiffin). My boyfriend is not vegetarian but he still really enjoyed the food. Friendly, helpful service in a relaxed atmosphere. A great find. Hope to return soon.
VeggiePlaces.co.uk
June L
August 2009
My husband & I have visited many times for Coffee & Tiffin (its the best ever), so last weekend we tried it for dinner. We were not disappointed, so much topping on his pizza and my burritos mmmm we had a great night.
Daire C
April 2009
Had a fantastic lunch of mediterranean plate and a veggie korma. Both were absolutely delicious and the overall price was very competitive (£13 including drinks and tasty crumble pudding). We'll definitely visit again the next time we are in the area.
Kathy B (Lancashire)
September 2008
Had a nice lunch here - veggie nachos were lovely and it was great to have a choice of vegetarian alcohol. We had a bottle of beer each and sitting outside during a rare (this summer!) sunny day looking towards the fells was great!
Rich E
May 2008
Great location in the centre of town. Had full vegan breakfast here twice, instead of the egg you get vegan sausage or bacon instead.
TrustedPlaces.com
TomSofa
5th January 2008
Superb!
Great food and service. Excellent portion sizes. A real veggie treat!
lurena
21st March 2007
Definitely a delicious veggie treat and *always* worth the occasional 10-15 minute wait at peak times. They sell their t-shirts too.
satsu
20th March 2007
Fill up after that bike ride, hike or just a wander round the shops
Excellent wholefood vegetarian cafe in the centre of Keswick. Chunky pine
tables and walls covered with old cycling photos and memorabilia.
Open for filling breakfasts and lunches. The home made soup with a hefty
chunk of bread takes the edge off even my appetite! If you're really hungry
there are always specials on the board - nut roast, curry, lasagne, etc. all
presented with a crunchy salad on the side.
The usual difficult choice ensues for dessert - the fruit crumble or sticky toffee pudding normally wins out for me.
After dinner, have a wander in the bike shop upstairs and try not to spend too much money on something cool and shiny that you didn't even know you needed!
A word of warning. Despite the great demand this place usually closes at about 5pm, although it is often open later during school holidays. Make sure you get over there in good time.
VeggieHeaven.com
B Mercer (Wigan, Lancashire)
18th August 2007
Friendly staff with perfect vegan knowledge, wonderful food, relaxing atmosphere and good portions at a reasonable price. My partner and I had a bowl of mixed olives with organic bread... mmmmmmmm... vegan chilli with pita and salad, apple & blackberry crumble with vegan ice cream for dessert, plus a glass of vegan wine and an organic ginger beer. One word to sum it all up... EXCELLENT!!! Well worth going out of your way for.
Phil Child (Redditch)
3rd September 2004
On the day we visited (high Summer) the place was busy and the staff flustered at times (although not unpleasant). The food arrived after a brief (understandable) delay and was well worth the wait! Generous portions, full of flavour. The menu contains a large variety of choices for children, making this a good choice with our 3 year old son in tow. The quiche is good, as are the nachos... the carrot cake is compulsory. Heartly recommended.
