Fully vegan cafe, bakery and retail shop. For winter 2021 offering a roast Sunday lunch (bookings essential) and has a choice of mheat roast and/or nut roast with all the trimmings including Yorkshire Puddings. Only takes bookings for Sunday roast and afternoon teas, check out Instagram/Facebook for more details. In the shop you will find a large range of vegan and gluten free staples and treats including gluten free flour, pasta, breads, Yogi teas, vegan honey, chocolates, truffles, local artisan products along with Kat's eco range: stainless steel water bottles, lunch boxes, bamboo toothbrushes, pet food, etc. Reported closed October 2023.
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149 Reviews
First Review by Pbarry
Clarelp
Points +138
Excellent vegan cafe - Edit
Called in for the first time today and it won't be the last! Excellent coffee, vegan blueberry muffin and spinach pie roll. Plus there's a well stocked vegan / wholefood shop. Super friendly staff. A must for anyone in Keswick.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-03
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tofu_panda
Points +655
Small and friendly cafe - Edit
Stopped here on my drive through the Lakes. Busy place with indoor and outdoor seating. Various vegan choices on the menu. Fair size portions. Tasty teas. A bit on the expensive side being a vegan cafe in the Lakes. Will try upload a photo.
Read morePros: Vegan menu
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Caudy1960
Points +40
Wet day - Edit
Were in the lakes travelling down from Scotland having spent some days up in fort William and ayr, on how way to Kendall, stopping at kats because it's the best vegan in Keswick, dog friendly too
Read morePros: Vegan
Cons: None
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wearvegan
Points +64
Fully vegan, dog friendly - Edit
Great vegan cafe, dog friendly and excellent food. Small shop at back with a range of eco-friendly items including flasks, dog treats etc. Very friendly staff made us feel welcome.
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vegansarauk
Points +559
Great Find! - Edit
Great find in the Lake District! Fully vegan cafe. Friendly staff, yummy food, cosy setting. Would definitely return.
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Chnanis
Points +8124
Kat’s kitchen.. okay, but could be better - Edit
I went here with a high hope, perhaps that what made me disappointed. Really wanted to write a five stars review, but just can’t. We had three drinks (hot chocolate, golden milk, and a smoothie) and a cake (banana cinnamon). The drinks were not that special, especially with the price they charge (comparable to a high street coffee chain). The cake was dry and the texture was gritty. The stars are for having a lot of options and being fully plant-based, which are very difficult to find around here.
Read morePros: A lot of food options
Cons: Quite expensive for what it is
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velo_dan
Points +18
Best Plant Based Café - Edit
Stumbled on this place doing an ultra endurance cycling race and enjoyed a curry, coffees and other assorted goodies to fuel me up. The staff were friendly and attentive, the prices are reasonable and the food is off the chart good!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff, Value for money
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GinnyDoxey
Points +154
What an awesome place - Edit
Fantastic milkshake and cake. The staff were so lovely, great options in the shop too. Will definitely be returning😄
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arthursgrub
Points +613
Lovely food. - Edit
I love this place. We always visit when we're in Keswick. Nice selection of food. I really like the burgers. There's also a small shop. The cakes are great too.
Read morePros: Good choice, Nice cakes , Outside seating
Cons: Dunno. Better tables outside maybe
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VeganAnnaS
Points +2786
Some vegetable focused mains - Edit
Nice to have a all vegan cafe in the centre of Keswick and there are quite a few outside tables. The menu is quite varied and includes some vegetable focused mains which is nice when so many place only offer burgers. We enjoyed the baked aubergine dish and the Caribbean curry but weren't wowed by the cakes. Service was efficient although not particularly warm.
Read moreWe had hope to return another day for a Friday evening take away but unfortunately they ended up closing early so might be worth checking ahead if you are making a particular journey.
The shop sells lots of nice goodies but they aren't serving the cafe meals as take away (only drinks and cakes).
Pros: All vegan, Central location, Goodies in the shop
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Dexter10
Points +24
Tasty food, nice location - Edit
It was great to have a vegan place to eat whilst visiting Keswick. The location is great and the food and drinks are nice, however we did feel the food was a little overpriced - probably cashing in on the convenience of the place. It was a busy time when we visited - the staff were mostly friendly but did throw a couple of sarcastic comments in while we were ordering which made us feel a little uncomfortable. Would recommend a visit if you're in the area.
Read morePros: Tasty food, especially the flatbreads, Great location, Shop to buy vegan chocolate, snacks and drinks
Cons: Expensive for what it is
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Penny098
Points +11
Convenient - Edit
Had a lovely coffee . The meals are a bit over priced IMO . Dogs are welcome
Read morePros: Dogs welcome , Good location
Cons: Prices
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WestYorkshireForever!
Points +33
Went in with high expectations, and this place exceeded them. - Edit
I'd heard good things about this cafe, and I was excited to see what they had.
Read moreIt perfectly struck the balance between comfort food and healthy food, an effect that a lot of vegan food doesn't pull off. I had a "chicken" flatbread, and it was delicious, without being too heavy.
I would certainly recommend it.
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Dazey88
Points +75
Fresh, tasty, lots of choice - Edit
Stopped for lunch. The choice was excellent, and it all seems freshly prepared. My Middle Eastern plate was lovely, particularly the hummus and cous cous. Others enjoyed their tomato soup, garlic bread, and burger. Would absolutely recommend and return.
Read morePros: Fresh, delicious food, Friendly wait staff
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BenMoran
Points +26
Fantastic food and great value - Edit
I have been here now on two occasions separated by a few years and the food is consistently of excellent quality at a very reasonable price.
Read moreOn our recent visit, my wife and I each had a takeaway burger, selection of sides and a smoothie and they were hands down the best vegan burgers we've had, which is saying something given how many we've eaten!
We can't wait to go back on our next visit from London!
Pros: Excellent food, Reasonable prices, Very friendly staff
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veganguy83
Points +30
Great little cafe - Edit
There are not many places to eat in Keswick as a vegan, but this place makes up for that!
Read moreThe full vegan breakfast is excellent, as are the burgers and 'milk'shakes.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. We were staying in Keswick recently (self-catering) and wanted to make a vegan tiramisu.
After searching the local supermarket for ingredients (with no luck) we noticed that Kat's kitchen had vegan mascapone for sale in their shop.
The staff very kindly found a recipe in one of their vegan baking books, and that evening we had our tiramisu!
Pros: Excellent breakfast, Small shop selling vegan items, Freindly staff
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EClayt
Points +196
Excellent food - Edit
Really nice place and the food is amazing. We had the Aussie burger and the Spanish burger with a milkshake each. It’s nice to eat somewhere where everything on the menu is complete vegan. They also had a cool mini market selling vegan groceries.
Read morePros: Totally vegan, Shop, Good good
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GogsDavies
Points +107
Amazing breakfast - Edit
Came here a couple of years ago and loved it. Came back today and still amazing. Staff are friendly and helpful, and dogs welcome. Had an awesome full breakfast that had me stuffed (and I'm known for being Hobbit-like and having two breakfasts).
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helenk1
Points +44
Amazing plant based cafe - Edit
Spoilt for choice with this menu! Everything from burgers/meat substitute dishes to delicious looking Buddha bowls, salads, wraps. We went for the soup, a falafel wrap, smoothies and an oat milkshake for my son. Everything was delicious. Good coffee, and a small shop area with a surprisingly good selection of vegan food and products. I only wish it was open later so I could come back for dinner!
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Guruofsurf
Points +651
Friendly folk with fantastic food. - Edit
On a warm day in a very busy Keswick this was just the ticket. They are still operating a Covid safe system and is all the better for it. Access only allowed when a table is available and tables are nicely spaced apart. The outside eating area has a temporary roof but some tables are still in the sun. Something for everyone and this is equally true with the food. I had a tofu bowl which was very nice and combined it with a Garlic flatbread, which was one of the nicest I have had for a while. Even the “basic burger” has a lot of trimmings and salads with it. A lovely piece of carrot cake to finish with coupled with a tasty smoothie. Recommended to anyone passing through Keswick be it on bike, foot or car.
Read morePros: Nice location by the river, Fantastic food selection, Friendly staff
Cons: Parking in Keswick in high season
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MagdalenaMaggieMarc
Points +84
best carrot cake - Edit
We didn't have chance to try any food on our first visit, because it was closed, but on our second visit we had a coffee and what I describe one of the best carrot cakes, that I ever had. I would like to go back there to try some sour dishes. Recommended
Read morePros: carrot cake, location
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Hattiebluebell🌱
Points +1000
Great little cafe - Edit
We visited Kats at the end of a long walk around Derwentwater. It was close to closing time but we still enjoyed 2 oat cappuccinos & a banana loaf. Also picked up some snacks: crisps,and some paprika cashew cheese. A must visit when visiting Keswick
Read morePros: Good menu choices, Contactless payment, Outdoor seating
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LilyFae
Points +113
Wonderful food - Edit
Wonderful food, great choices and large selection also. Would definitely recommend ✨
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great food
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VelillaDeOswestry
Points +3562
Amazing burgers - Edit
The burgers were amazing. We also had the vegan breakfast burrito and the garlic pizza. The garlic pizza was a bit dry but we would definitely recommend this place to anyone. Staff were lovely.
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JAHark
Points +226
Fab cakes - Edit
Little gem of a cafe by river just outside centre of Keswick opposite Pencil Museum.Indoor& outside eating.We only had coffee( a huge mug) and cakes ( very light choc with added treat of marshmallows on top similarly light ginger cake ).Between 11.30 ( end of brunch) and 12 ( start of lunch)they only serve drinks & cakes available.Small shop area included local jams & chutney.
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AlmaEgan
Points +1248
Absolutely delicious cakes - Edit
When booking an upcoming break to Keswick I remembered Id never reviewed Kats after our last visit. We were so happy to stumble across this little cafe on our way to the Pencil Museum.... So happy that we bought 4 cakes and ate them all.
Read moreThe staff are lovely and the prices reasonable. It's a gem of a spot and I can't wait to go back. The cakes and pastries are top of my to do list
Pros: Great variety and plenty of choice
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thomasvegan_
Points +71
Ginger cake to takeaway - Edit
Had some excellent and reasonably priced vegan ginger cake to take away. Service was excellent and the cafe looked busy and welcoming.
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