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Rattle Gill Cafe

2 Bridge Street, Ambleside LA22 9DU , England
015394-34403
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Ranked #1 of 68 restaurants in Ambleside
Cuisines: Vegetarian
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Loughborough, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Lovely tucked away location. Small atmospheric cafe serving up fresh tasty light vegetarian food ideal for a lunch. We had a quiche and a platter which had a variety of various items to try such as olives, roasted vegetables, humous etc. Food was tasty and nicely presented. A couple run it and seemed very nice and welcoming. Service was good.... More

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Cockermouth, Cumbria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Lovely cafe - just follow the signs as it's well worth finding. Veggie Chilli was great followed by a huge slab of delicious chocolate sponge! Friendly owners/staff and great quirky interior. The only problem you may have is getting a seat as it is quite small and very popular! Worth waiting for, though.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This deserves it high rating, doorstop sandwiches and home made cakes. Would go back when visiting again. They could do with relocating as its very small.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

I found this cute little cafe on TA .... Loved it so much, this is my first ever review. If you can't decide which scrummy cake to have, I would highly recommend the sharing platter for two. The cafe felt welcoming, charming, friendly and cosy... Off the beaten track from the high street brands and well worth a visit.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

We happened upon this place and what a treat! Cakes are to die for. The milkshake was amazing and the staff are really lovely. Cute and well worth looking up. We'll be back for savoury next time (followed by the huge portions of cake)!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Chocolate sponge was awesome and was DEVOURED! Lovely place, lovely people. Simply, GO if you are in the area.

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Lancashire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Visited this café after reading TA reviews. Very small café with only 5 or 6 tables - feels quirky inside. Had coffee & a lovely scone which was a bit different to the usual scone. It was warm & I think it had a hint of cinnamon - served with butter & loads of yummy jam. My hubby had the... More

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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We found this little cafe whilst wandering round and our daughter stopped to take photos of the water mill. The food was excellent, you can just tell when the food is home made by someone who loves baking! We had vegetable chilli, quiche, milkshakes, chocolate brownie and Felicity had a scone :-) Michailla said the quiche was the best she... More

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Preston, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We discovered this little Cafe by accident after visiting The Rock Shop in Ambleside.Its quite small but in a lovely location near the River opposite an old water mill.Im Vegetarian but my friends arent and i ordered homous and sun blush tomato panini with mixed salad and noodles.My friends ordered the Butternut squash soup,one had bread and cheese the other... More

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ENGLAND
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Great food in a little cafe , Chilli ,Soup and the cake tasting plate ! It is the best place to eat in Ambleside .

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