Copper Pot

Discovered this hidden gem in April 2022 and found it so good that we returned twice more within the month and many more times since! The Lakeland Large 'Un full English breakfast is the best I've ever sampled, and I've had quite a few in various places over the years. It comes with everything, including an unusual take on the classic Cumberland "sausage" in the form of a chunky patty. The place itself affords inside and outside seating, is clean and uncluttered, and the staff are refreshingly polite and cannot do enough for you. They even offer cushions and blankets in case it's a little chilly outdoors. Simply the best place for breakfast in Ambleside, if not the whole Lake District!

Tasty food served quickly, from a menu with good choice and quality ingredients. Service was friendly and prompt, and the space was warm, cosy and relaxing to spend time in.

Had brunch here and it was really good can’t wait to go there again in our next holiday. Food was good and fresh, dessert was delicious and coffee was good. Customer service was good as well.

Visited copper pot for breakfast on our last day of our holiday in the Lake District. Beautiful, little setting with tasty, fresh food and friendly service. Kids loved the waffles and I loved my halloumi, mushrooms, sweet chilli on ciabatta.

What a wonderful spot. Very welcoming staff, delicious food and surprisingly quick service given it was a bank holiday! Very accommodating of my toddler as well- one member of staff went above and beyond to help! Lovely experience.

Absolutely love it here and always return when we visit to Ambleside. The safe are always friendly and accommodating and we never mind waiting a little bit for a table (even in the rain) as we know their breakfast is unmatched! My only slight issue is the no substitution policy - I asked for my black pudding to be removed and for an extra hash brown (which I assume is cheaper than a black pudding) but you’re still expected to pay full price for the breakfast plus extra for the hash brown. I can see that really annoying some people 😂. The coffee is also great and I really like that they take payment upfront so when you’re ready ti leave you’re not waiting around for the bill!

The best breakfast we’ve ever had, so good we came back the next day! We came after Rothay Park parkrun on Saturday, queued for a little while and had the best table outside in the sun. The flat white was perfection, and breakfast was amazing. The decor inside is super cute, with the lushest range of cakes. The staff are the loveliest, the whole place is so relaxing. Nothing could compare so we came back the next day, and by chance got the same table!

I rarely give a 5 star review but please understand this. Walking into this cosy lil unicorn of a place, you're greated by a very friendly face. You look up to the stone wall, you see a magical light that says, "this is our happy place". You instantly feel a part of it. The staff have chemistry, from the til op to the service and the kitchen staff. Their chemistry works, you can see it in the quality of the food. You get the feeling they all want to be there, and they all want to bring out quality upon quality. We ordered a vegetarian option and boi, no grease on the food. By far the cleanest vegetarian food we have ever tasted. And one more positive, the price isn't Michelin Star but the food is heading that way. Excellent work guys. We will bring the kids here, definitely.

Great stop for lunch. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was delicious too.

We love the food, it’s very delicious. The orange and almond cake is so smooth and not too sweet.

What fantastic service and excellent food. All waiters were friendly and helpful, but the young female waitress (I’m sorry I didn’t catch the name) was particularly attentive, which was very much appreciated as I had a baby and 2 dogs in tow.

Over from France for a few weeks, I have struggled to find a really good coffee. When I mentioned this to the very helpful (and cheerful) chap who served us he suggested a flat white and I was not disappointed. My French friend chose a pot of tea and a slice of orange and almond cake. The plate appeared with two spoons cutely shaped as spades - very thoughtful as we hadn't asked but I did in fact "dig" in!! Calories are meant to be shared, after all!!!
The cake was delicious and made a lovely change. We were sat outside in the sweet terrace garden and we left with a spring in our step. Highly recommended!

Lovely place to stop and have a quick meal after any hike. Staff are lovely and always friendly. They do take your payment before they serve the food😳
Great range of cakes and great coffee.
Nice light lunch (with vegan options).
All in all better than what I could have ever expected. Parking is limited and you need a time card slot thing (pick it up from inside the store). This gives you an hour before you have to move again

Superb yet again. It's five years since our last visit to The Copper Pot. Our absence hasn't clouded our memory of this place. Lovely, friendly staff, nice selection of drinks (including special cocktails). The food is superb, had the daily special soup which was Tomato and Basil along with both versions of their loaded fries. Absolutely delicious. Please keep this place busy so it's still thriving when we next get the chance to come back.

Great food, perfect atmosphere. Paying before eating makes it so easy to leave when you feel like it!

Gorgeous cakes and tasty coffee. The outside area was perfect on a beautiful sunny Saturday. Highly recommend as a place to unwind after a wander in the lakes!

The best breakfast food I've ever had. Lovely service, cute enviroment and the staff were kind and good hearted folk.

If you need a breakfast or a hearty good lunch which is locally sourced, copper pot is the one!

Nice little spot, cannot fault the service - quick and friendly. Coffee was good, and they have oat and soya milk. I had a garlic mushroom toast which was delicious. Taking payment before food I think is a great idea, means you're not waiting around to pay a bill, seems a lot more efficient.

Friendly helpful staff and great food, an awesome place to have breakfast or any food inside or out at the rear. Order at table service, pay for it at the table and enjoy the food when it arrives. Had the old bacon butty and cumberland sausage ciabatta and was just what the doctor ordered. Will continue to revisit here.

The breakfasts were tasty, and ranged from traditional to modern. We loved the ambience inside, which was pretty, quirky and relaxing. The staff really cared about their customers. The coffees would not match the coffees from the top London barristers, but were the best that we had in the Lakes. The café is popular, and worth a wait for a table.