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What to order
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Rarebit With Attitude
Mentioned multiple times as a standout dish; reviewers called it spectacular, delicious, and even better than it looked, with one saying it was so good they wished they could eat it every day.
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Buddha Bowl
Repeatedly praised for being fantastic, absolutely delicious, and very fresh, with reviewers specifically liking the homemade falafel and the choice of hummus.
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Sticky Toffee Pudding
Highlighted as a favorite dessert, with one reviewer saying the vegan version was the best they had in a long time and another calling the Cartmel sticky toffee pudding amazing.
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Cheese Scones With Cheese And Chutney
Recommended for being very tasty and well presented, with reviewers specifically praising the cheese-and-chutney pairing.
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Falafel Salad
Praised as very delicious and part of a fresh, well-liked meal, with reviewers also enjoying the nicely flavored falafels and hummus in other salad dishes.
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Ham And Salad Sandwich
Recommended for its tasty crisp salad and delicious balsamic dressing, making it a simple but memorable sandwich choice.
Details
About Greens Cafe & Bistro
Informal neighborhood restaurant preparing local ingredients in a variety of seasonal dishes.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Greens Cafe & Bistro known for?
It is best known for its vegan and gluten-free-friendly menu, especially dishes like the Buddha bowl, rarebit, homemade cakes, and scones. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the fresh, healthy food, friendly service, and good value.
What dishes are most recommended at Greens Cafe & Bistro?
Frequent recommendations include the Buddha bowl with homemade falafel and multiple hummus choices, the rarebit, homemade tomato and basil soup, Bakewell tart, sticky toffee pudding, and the hot vegan brownie. Reviewers also call out the ham and salad sandwich, toasted sandwich, and vegan chilli non-carne.
What is the atmosphere like at Greens Cafe & Bistro?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and trendy, with outdoor seating and a relaxed feel opposite a quiet park. Reviewers describe it as friendly and fun, and it suits solo diners, groups, and people stopping in before or after a walk.
Is Greens Cafe & Bistro good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is £10–20, and reviewers repeatedly describe the food as good value with decent portions. Several comments say the meals felt fresh and filling without being expensive, which fits a mid-range cafe-bistro stop in Ambleside.
When is the best time to visit Greens Cafe & Bistro?
It is a strong choice for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon stop for cake and tea, and reviewers mention it works well at the beginning or end of a walk. If you want a quieter experience, the outdoor seating by the park is a recurring plus, while the cafe can still be busy with tourists and groups.
Is parking available at Greens Cafe & Bistro?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid parking lot is available.
Does Greens Cafe & Bistro have vegetarian options?
Yes, Greens Cafe & Bistro offers vegan options.
Is Greens Cafe & Bistro kid-friendly?
Yes, Greens Cafe & Bistro is good for kids.
