Top 5 Carlisle Coffee Shops

The city of Carlisle is home to a large number of quaint and cosy coffee shops, so whether you just need a quick stop or intend to spend a few hours in the company of your fellow visitors, it is guaranteed that there will be something for everyone.

The Bobbin Coffee Shop

Although hit hard by the December 2015 floods, The Bobbin Coffee Shop has come back better than ever before. It is a light, airy café that offers lots of delicious home baked treats, from black cherry Bakewell tart to lemon meringue. This is a great place to go if you’re looking for a delicious treat or to spend a few hours.

John Watt & Son

 A highly rated yet cosy café that not only serves food and drink in-house, but also offers you the chance to buy some of their products if you wish to take them home. This is an old fashioned establishment that grinds its own coffee beans, making their beverages refreshingly unique. The café is the ideal place to go if it’s a light meal you’re looking for, with many options available to customers. It is open every day.

Foxes Café Lounge

Located on Abbey Street within the ‘Historic Quarter’ that includes Carlisle Castle and Carlisle Cathedral, this is a quirky venue with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. This is a favourite spot of visitors to the area, and if you’re hungry and in the mood for a large portion of food, you should absolutely check this place out!

Cornerstone

The ideal place to go for a quick coffee stop is Cornerstone, which also makes for a good meeting place if you and your fellow visitors have decided to split up and explore the city individually or in smaller groups. Although it mainly offers hot drinks and biscuits, you are able to bring your own food inside even if it was purchased elsewhere. With a community feel, you are sure to be made to feel welcome and at home even if you are only visiting.

Finally, the winner of the Carlisle Living Award for best café…

Coffee Genius is considered one of the best coffee shops in the entire city, and in some cases the whole of Cumbria. Tucked away from the main high street, this award winning café can be seen as a hidden gem, with a cosy location and a wide variety of food available. It also doesn’t hurt that the coffee is incredibly tasty.

There is no doubt that Carlisle is a hot spot for individual and unique coffee shops, so if you do find yourself in the city, don’t forget to check them out and see for yourself all they have to offer. You won’t be disappointed!