Pizza
International
Take-out
Cafe at Skelwith Bridge turned vegetarian Easter 2016. Serves vegan pizzas, mains, pastries as well as salad options. Also has a gift shop on site (non-food). Open Mon-Sun 09:00-16:00.
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Skelwith Bridge, Near Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge, England, LA22 9NJ
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Added by VeganLauraL on 03 Aug 2016
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96 Reviews
First Review by VeganLauraL
Saldowning
Points +31
Fabulous Food - Edit
Great healthy menu, 95% of options are vegan. Highly recommend. The Chesters take-away next door is great for cakes, their vegan donuts are amazing. Absolutely loved Chesters!!
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VelillaDeOswestry
Points +3554
Limited breakfast menu - Edit
The location was nice but we were a bit disappointed with the breakfast menu. They only had sweet things and most of them pastries were pastries. Also we thought the staff were a bit disorganized.
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livingtheveggielife
Points +1801
Such a good lunch!!! - Edit
Had a vegan hot dog here with all the trimmings in a wood fired sourdough roll and chips. It was amazing. Granted we had to queue for an hour but it was worth it. The cafe is pretty much vegan but dairy is served on pizzas (which you can make vegan) and I think they have cow's milk if you have omnis in your group. Kind of pricey but for a treat it's okay. It's in a popular tourist area.
Read moreAlso a takeaway attached with pastries and cakes.
Pros: Mostly vegan, Quirky menu, Friendly staff
Cons: Slightly pricey, mains £10-13
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HayleyBee
Points +436
Amazing food and setting - Edit
Chesters is in a gorgeous location right by the river and with the sounds of running water. The food was delicious and so many vegan options. All the cakes are vegan too. Good prices and lovely decor inside and out. Would recommend!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good Covid safety , Delicious food
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Pennylite
Points +297
Outstanding location & food - Edit
Loved the tables by the riverside. What a setting! The salads were all vegan. The salad plate was more than plenty for 2 sharing. The date slice was delicious . There was also a take-away section with tables & chairs. Plus a beautiful riverside walk. Exceptional
Read morePros: Fabulous riverside setting, Lots of vegan food options , Beautiful waterfall walk
Cons: Toilets needed more cleaning at peak times, No other cons
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Turnip2Turnup
Points +20
What a treat - Edit
Beautiful surroundings, delicious food, friendly staff, cannot fault it - and tonnes of vegan deliciousnous, A perfect example of how easy everything can be vegan and not a single song and dance has been made about it. Simple, how it should be, and everything’s scrumptious
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options , Bangin tasty beyond meat burger, Everyone’s smiley
Cons: None
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Zahria93
Points +125
5 stars - Edit
Everything was amazing. We’ve come here a lot and I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad meal. We had mac n cheese, curry, beyond burger and some cakes and it was hard to fault. The only thing was my burger was slipping and sliding everywhere and I have a very small mouth so it was a struggle to eat but it was delicious!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff , Inexpensive
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oatmilkflatwhite
Points +16
Best Vegan Cakes Ever!!! - Edit
Was so shocked to find out everything in the takeaway section was vegan! So many pastries and amazing looking food! Went with my non-vegan family and they said they were some of the best cakes they’ve ever eaten. Highly recommend💚
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KirstieWielandt
Points +90
Best plantbased food in the North - Edit
Enjoyed the best Buddha Bowl I’ve ever had at Chesters, and my partner absolutely loved his vegan chorizo pizza. The Lakes are lucky to have a restaurant of this quality on their doorstep. Can’t wait for our next visit.
Read morePros: Wonderful food, Great service , Beautiful surroundings
Cons: Can get noisy if there are too many families
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susiehaha
Points +164
Chips to die for! - Edit
This is such a great place. Every time we go more of the menu is vegan and nearly all of their cakes are now vegan (choc fudge cake is particularly good). Their salads have big flavours (and big portions) and their flatbreads are really delicious with hummus or babba ganoush. And their chips are fab! It is also very entertaining to read TripAdvisor reviews for this place - you couldn't make up how upset and annoyed so many people seem to be that Chesters no longer serves meat!
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BillyTeabag
Points +35
Outstanding - Edit
Superb cafe/restaurant. Had pizzas and salads. Absolutely brilliant. The place was packed inside and out but staff are really professional and everything was run very smoothly. Will definitely come here again
Read morePros: All veggie with loads of vegan dishes , Pizza!, Great cakes
Cons: Nothing
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rubyjones13
Points +56
Heaven - Edit
Aside from some of their cafe menu, all of their takeaway options are vegan. All cakes, pastys, salads, pastries and croissants are vegan. I was amazed!! The coffee is incredible and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. Also tried the vegan bacon sandwich and I still can’t stop thinking about it. Lovely home wares shop too with loads of cookbooks, blankets and gifts. Highly recommend after a walk from Ambleside or from Elterwater.
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff , Well priced
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KathrynLamb
Points +311
Gorgeous - Edit
Beautiful setting and excellent food - I think all of the mains were vegan, and there are reports that the cakes are too now, but poorly labelled, so would be worth asking (on the day we went they were having a huge problem with wasps, so the cakes weren't very appetising). I had an incredible dahl with garlic naan, raita and massive onion bhaji and my partner had homemade cauliflower "cheese" soup with bread - really great food. Lovely setting on the river with lots of outdoor seating, and a great place to aim for if you fancy a couple of hours walking from Ambleside with the promise of food at the end!
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BenDavis
Points +82
Delicious - Edit
Lots of vegan options (the majority of the menu). Delicious scrambled tofu on toast - best I’ve ever had. Terrible tap water.
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options, Delicious food, Bright and friendly restaurant
Cons: Order at bar, Get your own tap water
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Feetinclouds
Points +30
Beautiful setting beautiful menu - Edit
This is always a family favourite when we travel to the lakes. The setting is perfect with a fast flowing river beside and terraces to sit out.
Read moreThe menu was fabulous and as we have all gone vegan and vegetarian a menu with only these options a was great to see. I think this has been a recent change, but not sure.
We went twice this year. Once for lunch which was so good. Fresh salads, Buddha bowls with tahini style dressings and sweet potato bhajis. The cake selection is always so tempting!
We also had breakfast before leaving. Smokey beans, guacamole and hash browns and banana buckwheat pancakes were delicious.
Coupled with a shop with lovely books, recipe books and home things and jewellery not to be missed. Will always be our favourite.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Healthy , Lots do flavours
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theobjective
Points +50
Holy crap!!!! This place is heaven - Edit
Wowow! This place is heavenly! Nearly all vegan (all the takeaway options vegan and cafe nearly all vegan) with incredibly tasty options both healthy and decadent! Attached to a beautiful scandi lifestyle store and on the river! Can’t wait to go back! Even as a GF vegan I got cake! Noms
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PeteDurrant
Points +93
Lovely spot for lunch! - Edit
Really good food, nice views, loads of dogs, plenty of parking on surrounding roads, bike locking facilities, excellent coffee (oat milk!) and nice outside seating area
Read morePros: Mostly vegan menu, Dog friendly, Good coffee!
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Mikee157
Points +34
Amazing find - Edit
Couldn’t believe my luck when someone told my mum about this. Vegetarian in the lakes ! Best food I’ve had visiting may family back home in Cumbria
Read moreAmazing salads and pizza, lots of vegan choices. Lots of vegan cakes too,
Friendly and helpful staff.
It’s busy so arrive early or have to queue but worth it.
Lovely outside seating area with view of the river.
Definitely return.
Pros: Loads of vegan options, Great coffee , Excellent cakes
Cons: None
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FredWard
Points +226
Worth every penny - Edit
Delicious takeaway food, all vegan. The salads are huge and cheap, puddings very sugary (!)
Read moreMassive queues and waits for restaurant at times, but queue for takeaway moves v quickly and ample seating for take away food.
Pros: It's all good.
Cons: Lack of parking, not many loos.
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Alisonc
Points +787
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Great location and mostly vegan menu. Had chorizo pizza, nice and spicy, and husband had the Dahl with onion bhaji. Followed by tiffin and chocolate cake. All delicious. Highly recommended
Read morePros: Mostly vegan , Quality ingredients , Location and staff
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ruthyroo31
Points +83
Always a treat - Edit
We LOVE Chesters. The staff are great, the food is brilliant, nearly all vegan and the cakes are scrummy. Gorgeous location overlooking the river.
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Catcrazyclaire
Points +105
So many choices!!! - Edit
Have visited Chesters several times before and always enjoyed the food but hadn't been since they went fully vegan. Went in yesterday for takeaway items to sustain us on a walk but ended up buying food for later too! The pre walk sticky cinnamon bun was enormous and excellent. As was the morrocan pastry, cheese and onion scone, cous cous salad and Indian veg pot. Good job chesters! Lovely gift shop too!
Read morePros: Fresh out of the oven cinnamon buns
Cons: Choice stress
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TamsinD
Points +36
Amazing!! A must!!! - Edit
Delicious food!! I had the Mac and cheese (vegan) and the peanut butter and jelly brownie. Soooooo good! We are going back tomorrow.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Queues
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JayBarker
Points +33
Heaven !!! Absolutly love this place😄 - Edit
Excellent location as handy for lots of wonderful walks. Eat in menu and take away food. Superb range of vegan pasties and savouries that just melt in your mouth. Best leek and potato pasty in the world and vegan. Fresh and tasty selection of interesting wholesome salads, I recently had some kind of toasted broccoli, fennel root and mmm giant croutons it was so good. Regular and vegan cappachinos very good coffee... oh no onto deserts... vegan raspberry and peanut butter Chocolate brownie, Vegan gateaux, banana and coconut sponge drizzle thing omg always over a dozen scrumptuous pastries and cakes to choose from. That's just my experience of their take away food. I will save an eat in review for another time. Lovely, helpful and pleasant team. Due to its success there can be a queue at weekend lunch. Get there early or just let your stomach rumble knowing it's definetly worth the wait. I need to stop writing this as I'm getting hungry ! Thank for the fab food Chesters. Can you come and make my tea ?
Read morePros: Omg everything
Cons: Way to deliciously tasty.
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bmckenzie
Points +81
Veggie cafe that does lots of vegan stuff - Edit
Really nice food in cafe, now has a takeaway at the back. Great lifestyle store attached.
Read morePros: Lots of choice, Takes dogs!
Cons: Only open until 3pm
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MeganJones
Points +44
Delicious food - Edit
Great restaurant and take-away counter. The salads were absolutely delicious, as were vegan croissants and cakes. Wish I lived nearby so I could keep going! We had to wait a while for a table, but the service was very efficient.
Read morePros: Great menu , Amazing vegan cakes
Cons: Often have to wait for a table
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IsaacLowton
Points +44
Can't recommend enough - Edit
90 percent vegan in the take away section. I had an amazing Thai green curry pasty and there were over 10 vegan cakes to choose from, of which the tiffin and the banana loaf were spot on. Really nice location with skelwith force only 50m away and plenty of outdoor seating.
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