The Whale Tail Cafe
The cup
A long-running vegetarian and vegan cafe set in a former cheese warehouse off Penny Street, with a secluded patio garden. It is known for home-cooked food and homemade cakes using local ingredients.
Brew methods
The cake cabinet
Coffee & cake
Cake baked on site. Signature items not listed yet.
Good to know
The Whale Tail Cafe: coffee and cake, answered
What coffee roaster does The Whale Tail Cafe use?
The roaster behind the bar at The Whale Tail 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 The Whale Tail Cafe use?
The Whale Tail 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 The Whale Tail Cafe independent?
Yes. The Whale Tail Cafe is an independent, owner-run cafe. Crumb & Crema lists independents first, with chains off by default.
Does The Whale Tail Cafe have cake?
Yes. The Whale Tail Cafe serves coffee and cake, baked on site.
On the Lancaster trail
The Whale Tail Cafe is one stop. Let us plan a walkable coffee and cake crawl across Lancaster.