Independent
Cakes & Ale Cafe
◷ Castle Street, Carlisle, England · ££ · Cake-led
Ratings refresh from Google Places
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
Espresso Batch brewV60 / pour-overAeroPressCold brewProper decaf
The cake cabinet
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fruit sconesSignature
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vegan cakeSignature
Good to know
◌ Dog-friendly☀ Outdoor seating❀ Vegan options⊘ Gluten-free options
On the Carlisle trail
Cakes & Ale Cafe is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Carlisle.