Cakes & Ale Cafe
The cup
Independent cafe set within the Bookends bookshop in a Georgian house near the cathedral, with a garden to the rear. It serves homemade cakes and light lunches, with vegan cake and fruit scones available daily and gluten-free options.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
fruit sconesSignature
vegan cakeSignature
Good to know
Cakes & Ale Cafe: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does Cakes & Ale Cafe use?
The roaster behind the bar at Cakes & Ale Cafe is not confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. If you run it, you can add it free so visitors know the bean before they go.
What espresso machine does Cakes & Ale Cafe use?
Cakes & Ale Cafe has not had its espresso machine confirmed on Crumb & Crema yet. We list the machine and grinder for every cafe that tells us.
Is Cakes & Ale Cafe independent?
Yes. Cakes & Ale Cafe is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does Cakes & Ale Cafe have cake?
Yes. Cakes & Ale Cafe serves coffee and cake, baked on site. A signature is the fruit scones.
On the Carlisle trail
Cakes & Ale Cafe is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Carlisle.