Top 7 Gluten-Free Cafes to Delight in Ambleside

3 Rydal Rd, Ambleside LA22 9AN, UK
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This charming café offers a quirky, off-beat vibe with bright, modern decor and a cozy dining area featuring rough stone walls and a wood burner. It provides a welcoming atmosphere for gluten-free diners, with a delightful beer garden and attentive service enhancing the experience.

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Paul Patashnik
Paul Patashnik
Very highly recommended. Overall, an excellent B&B in the centre of Ambleside with a café and its own bakery. It has a slightly quirky off-beat feel but it is high quality. All the staff were terrific. BUT beware of the being allocated an attic room where there are two low roof beams, a step and low archway from the room front door into the bedroom and a low ceiling as you exit the room to go down the stairs. However, we passed rooms on the lower floors and they looked fabulous. Breakfast in the café next door was enormous with gluten avoiding options and great coffee! The bakery makes excellent bread and cakes, fresh every day. The bath buns are enormous and my non coeliac wife drooled! As the gluten containing products and gluten free products are baked in the same bakery, the café quite correctly informs those of the Coeliac persuasion that while the gluten free products are made with non gluten ingredients, the bakery cannot guarantee that there is no cross contamination with gluten containing products. I had gluten free bread for breakfast and sampled the café’s gluten free falafel wrap and apple pie, all of which were excellent and I had no digestive problems. Those who are very sensitive with the Coeliac allergy might feel the need to avoid these gluten avoiding products. Parking in front of the B&B is limited and difficult to access but there is plenty of designated off-street parking a couple of minutes away.

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3 Church St, Ambleside LA22 0BU, UK
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This charming cafe offers a warm, family-run atmosphere with a relaxed vibe and friendly staff. Its quaint garden and cozy courtyard create a welcoming setting, perfect for enjoying gluten-free cakes and tea in a dog-friendly environment.

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Hayley Roberts
Hayley Roberts
Delicious breakfast and excellent coffee! Stopping through Ambleside on our way to Penrith after some hiking and couldn't recommend Copper Pot enough! Suitable for the coffee snobs, a range of vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free options with plenty of delicious cakes. Reasonably priced. Very friendly and helpful staff, we were made to feel very welcome immediately. Even though the menu states "We don't have a build your own menu option" staff were very happy to swap bread around, remove items, offer additional sauces etc. Plenty of dogs inside and out, we would definitely recommend (especially for anyone missing their dose of a Melbourne-like cafe) ! *One thing I would advise is arriving early on the weekend if you don't have a booking. We walked in as a group of two and were seated straight away but literally the last table free, 5 minutes after opening. Food service was quick though so people after us weren't waiting too long for a table.

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2 Bridge St, Ambleside LA22 9DU, UK
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This small, charming café offers a peaceful, cosy nook with wholesome vibes, perfect for those seeking gluten-free options. Its wide selection of gluten-free treats and warm, welcoming hosts create a delightful, safe haven for gluten-free visitors.

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Amazing find, great veggie food, cater for coeliacs, best hot chocolate ever. Small but perfectly formed cafe!

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The Great North Pie co Unit 2 The Courtyard, Rothay Rd, Ambleside LA22 0EE, UK
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This cafe offers a welcoming and friendly atmosphere with outdoor tables perfect for relaxing. Known for its knowledgeable staff and thoughtful variety of gluten-free options, it provides a comfortable setting ideal for those seeking gluten-free choices.

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Stuart Adamson
Stuart Adamson
Friendly service. Great coffee with lots of gluten free options. Seems like a good mixture of regulars and tourists. Thoroughly recommended.

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4 Lake Rd, Ambleside LA22 0AD, UK
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This charming tearoom enchants with whimsical decor featuring bowler hat lamps and quirky teapots, creating a cozy, character-filled atmosphere. The friendly staff provide attentive service, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a welcoming gluten-free dining experience.

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A Viktorov
A Viktorov
I loved the decor in this place and they had gluten-free options for me! Had a mint tea and pudding and left well satisfied.

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6 Stockghyll Ln, Ambleside LA22 0QT, UK
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Set beside scenic waterfalls with a spacious terrace offering stunning mountain views, this cafe provides a serene backdrop ideal for a relaxing gluten-free dining experience. The gluten-free options and attentive, cheerful service ensure comfort and care for dietary needs.

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Suzanne Boughay
Suzanne Boughay
My favourite eatery … fabulous food with gluten free options … and a view that’s spectacular. Always super service and the bestest coffee there is ….

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C2JP+PW Ambleside, UK
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This charming two-level restaurant features a dog-friendly lower floor and a dog-free upper floor, offering a welcoming and cozy atmosphere. The knowledgeable staff provide attentive, friendly service, ensuring a clean, comfortable setting ideal for gluten-free diners.

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Steve Bullen
Steve Bullen
Staff and food very good. My wife is Coeliac and the staff were on the ball in understanding and knowledgeable about gluten free.

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