What should I order at Cranstons Cumbrian Foodhall & Café Oswald’s?
Cranstons Cumbrian Foodhall & Café Oswald’s
Breakfast hash
Mentioned multiple times as excellent with generous portions and fantastic taste, it is highlighted as a top breakfast choice.
Loaded Cheese scones
Recommended for their excellent flavor and quality, specifically noted alongside the breakfast hash as a standout item.
Sausage bap / sausage butty
Frequently praised for being tasty and well-prepared, often paired with eggs and cheese on toast, making it a popular breakfast or lunch option.
Cumbrian rarebit
Recommended for its quality and flavor, noted as a good meal alternative near the motorway.
Spicy chicken burger
Noted for being tasty, filling, and well worth the price, making it a favored lunch choice.
Scotch eggs and pork pies
Recommended from the salad bar and deli selection for their high quality and delicious taste.
Miso mushrooms on toast
Highlighted as part of a really good brunch offering, praised along with the breakfast hash.
Chocolate caramel cake
Described as divine and one of the best cakes experienced, making it a recommended dessert choice.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 4 PM |
About Cranstons Cumbrian Foodhall & Café Oswald’s
Cranstons Cumbrian Foodhall & Café Oswald’s is in Penrith, Cumbria, and combines a food court, cafe, coffee shop, and restaurant with a ground-floor foodhall. Reviewers consistently praise the local produce, butchers counter, sausages, sourdough toast, and the quality of the breakfast and lunch food. The setting is described as casual and trendy, with a bright seating area, views of the Northern Fells, and a layout that works well for solo diners and groups. Prices are generally in the £10 to £20 range, and many reviewers say the quality justifies the cost.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Cranstons Cumbrian Foodhall & Café Oswald’s known for?
It is best known for its breakfast dishes and its foodhall of local produce, especially the butchers counter and sausages. Reviewers repeatedly mention high-quality ingredients, with standout items like sausage baps, cheese scones, and sourdough toast.
What dishes are most recommended at Cranstons Cumbrian Foodhall & Café Oswald’s?
The most recommended items include the proper butchers sausage in a bap, cheese scones, miso mushrooms on sourdough with a poached egg, and the smoked haddock brunch bowl. Reviewers also praise the breakfast options, deli meats, cheese, bread, and fresh salad station for being fresh and well made.
What is the atmosphere like at Cranstons Cumbrian Foodhall & Café Oswald’s?
The atmosphere is casual and trendy, with a bright dining room and views toward the Northern Fells. It suits solo diners and groups, and reviewers mention friendly, attentive staff and a comfortable place to stop for breakfast, lunch, or a break.
Is Cranstons Cumbrian Foodhall & Café Oswald’s good value?
The price range is £10 to £20, and reviewers often say it is a bit dearer than some places but worth it for the quality and portion size. Specific praise includes breakfast options that feel great value, such as the sausage bap priced at just over £3 with black pudding available as an add-on for 75p.
How busy does Cranstons Cumbrian Foodhall & Café Oswald’s get, and is there a wait?
It can get busy at peak times, and reviewers mention a 5 to 10 minute wait for a table on some occasions. There is seating available while you wait, and the free off-road parking close to the building makes it an easy stop on the way through Penrith.
Is parking available at Cranstons Cumbrian Foodhall & Café Oswald’s?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
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