Bean chilli at Plant by Kat's Kitchen in Keswick
Delicious roasted pepper wrap at Plant by Kat's Kitchen in Keswick
Baked aubergine dish at Plant by Kat's Kitchen in Keswick

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Vegan
Bakery
British
Breakfast

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

Avatar greenanne

greenanne

Points +52

Vegan
24 Jun 2017

A Great Find.

Don't know why ive not noticed this place before.A cozy little place with great views.Lots of veggie and vegan options.i had a great pasta salad.Will go back later in the week to sample the cake.

Pros: lots of g/f,vegan and veggie options.very friendly

Cons: Does get busy.

Avatar stephenwelleruk

stephenwelleruk

Points +68

Vegan
15 May 2017

Fun, friendly cafe

Had a lovely, hearty breakfast at Kat's Kitchen a couple of weeks ago. Plenty of Vegan options, and nice to have things made fresh. My full breakfast was just what was needed to see me through the rest of the day :-) I think the only improvement I'd love to see in that specific dish. would be something to replace the potato waffle. But that's a minor, personal thing. Would be very happy to return again and try some more food!

Pros: Nice, tasty food, Good amount of choice, Friendly staff

The full breakfast at Kat's Kitchen. Very tasty, and set me up for the day :-) at Plant by Kat's Kitchen in Keswick

Avatar Bathsheba

Bathsheba

Points +262

Vegan
10 May 2017

Great Find

A laid back atmosphere but friendly and informal with nice music and people. A central base on my few days walking and touring the north Lake District. Food was healthful and tasty and I particularly liked the vegan cakes that I devoured not needing to count calories.

Pros: Friendly and welcoming with a broad menu.

Cons: Too many smoothie choices.

Avatar BiddaS

BiddaS

Points +21

Vegetarian
19 Apr 2017

And Dog

We stopped by for coffee and tea and lovely cakes, and the friendly people here brought out biscuits and water for Nell the dog, so she loved it too.

Pros: great food, good value for Keswick, dog friendly

Avatar NatsWaller

NatsWaller

Points +28

Vegan
17 Apr 2017

Little Gem

I was so happy to hear that Keswick was getting a vegan friendly eatery! We have visited many times and tried alot of the options but definitely have our favourites, including mac'n'cheese, stuffed aubergine and for my youngest he is obsessed with the banana bread! We are a family of six and find the prices around average for when we all go out to eat. We recently took my omni, gluten free mothe rin law there for lunch and she really enjoyed her meal of shepherdess pie.
The staff are very helpful and the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly, if a little small. If you are a large party, like we are, its easier to be seated outside of busier times.

Avatar Hannahnz

Hannahnz

Points +28

Vegan
05 Mar 2017

So many delicious vegan options!

Lovely place just off the main drag in Keswick. After much deliberation (lots of great options) I had the vegan stew with garlic bread and a slice of carrot cake. All was outstanding, highly recommend!

Cons: None

Avatar Imogen

Imogen

Points +11

Mostly Veg
22 Jan 2017

Amazing... cake every day of the holiday!

Finding vegan cake is always a bonus, finding vegan cake that my other half who eats anything thinks is delicious is even harder, and finally the gingerbread matching my Gran's (who was a brilliant baker) has to be a win.
A selection of plant milk to choose from to make a lovely hot chocolate topped with homemade marshmallows - we went on holiday to walk, ended up planning our walks to always manage a visit before closing!
Chocolate orange cake is beautifully moist, gingerbread as mentioned is brilliant and the muffins were delicious! Next time will try the scones and some savoury dishes :-)
Met the lovely Kat on most of our visits and it's a delight to see someone so passionate, and we had the same waitress most of the days who remembered each previous conversation, unfortunately can't remember her name but also a delight!
Will definately be returning :-)

Pros: Vegan cake ... chocolate, ginger, so hard to pick!, Friendly staff , Finally proper marshmallows for hot chocolate!

Cons: We intended to lose weight until finding this gem!

Avatar craigmc

craigmc

Points +35562

Vegan
30 Dec 2016

healthy lunch

having driven on the.m6 on so many occasions we decided to head off route by 20 mins to try Kat"s kitchen.

three specials as well as the menu we went for put lentil goulash and veg chilli. both were tasty, a little.more seasoning maybe, and also healthy.
the amount of.time I have stopped at services.and eaten crap food, no more.need.for that.
good.prices and good.portion sizes affected great value.
I finished with Vega. chocolate cake with mint icing which was.magic.
a good.wholefood.cafe offering healthy food.

Pros: food, healthy, staff

vegan chocolate cake with mint icing at Plant by Kat's Kitchen in Keswick

veggie carrot cake at Plant by Kat's Kitchen in Keswick

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Avatar AidanBrierley

AidanBrierley

Points +25

Vegan
28 Dec 2016

spot on

really friendly and delicious food

inside a friendly and tasty cafe at Plant by Kat's Kitchen in Keswick

Avatar Braidy

Braidy

Points +395

Vegan
19 Nov 2016

Rough diamond

Kat's Kitchen is in a ramshackle little hut right next to the River Greta (so fingers crossed it doesn't flood). This is a simple case of good food in an unpromising exterior. Some limited parking is available right next to the café (on tarmacadam resembling Swiss cheese) but I recommend the Rawnsley Centre car park just across the road (or going on foot, of course). The tables outside are wheelchair accessible and have good views of the fells; you can also lean on the wall and watch the river babble past, should you desire. Sadly most of the interior of the café, including the toilet, is down quite a large step (and the toilet is extremely manky and belongs in a student house). The interior decoration is, well, rustic. Dogs are welcome.

So now I've finished criticising the building, what do I think of the food? Well, I love it. All the vegan cakes are top notch. The hot drinks are rather expensive (£2.80 for a coffee) but they taste all right. There are GF options. I have had the Shepherdess Pie, chilli and dhal and liked all of them. I might have some minor quibbles like preferring brown to white rice but really I am just so relieved to have a veggie option in Keswick since the sad demise of the Pedlar. (Incidentally, people who recall the Pedlar might be pleased to hear that its former owner came in to give Kat her blessing and best wishes!)

Pros: Proper chow, nice staff, scenic location

Cons: Makeshift interior, gets crowded, dodgy toilet

Shop front at Plant by Kat's Kitchen in Keswick

Avatar Veganboxer

Veganboxer

Points +20

Vegan
03 Nov 2016

Great place

Great food, good value, central location & lovely staff. Lots of vegan options for me to choose from & a range as f cruelty free milks. Love this place :)

Pros: Great food, Lovely staff, Incredible value

Cons: Seating

Avatar Amelia17

Amelia17

Points +25

Vegan
25 Oct 2016

Great find for a hungry gf vegan

What a fab little cafe! Staff went out of their way to check what I could eat and I had a delicious shepherdess pie. Lots of yummy looking cakes and smoothies on offer too.

Avatar Windcheetah

Windcheetah

Points +123

Vegan
22 Oct 2016

What a place!!

A little out of town, but what a find!! I had the red lentil dhal served with rice and Mum had the Middle Eastern stew that was chickpeas and sweet potato in a mildly spicy sauce.Fantastic all round, if a little cramped

Pros: Many veg and vegan option and not too expensive. M

Cons: As I have said, a little cramped, but then it is K

Avatar Pbarry

Pbarry

Points +104

Vegan
24 Sep 2016

We will definitely be coming back

We really enjoyed our vegan chocolate cakes and coffee after a 9 mile walk around Derwent Water on a beautiful sunny September day. It was great to find a such a good selection of plant based foods. Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Next time we visit Keswick, we will definitely call in again.



Updated from previous review on 2016-09-23

Pros: Great plant based (vegan) options, Knowledgeable and friendly staff

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