A Coffee-and-Cake Crawl in Windermere

Windermere is a town in England with a number of independent coffee shops. The following is a guide to some of these cafes.

1. Homeground Coffee + Kitchen

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen is on Main Road in Windermere. It is run by Rich and Jane and has been open since 2015. The cafe serves Carvetii Coffee and brunch-style plates. It is walk-ins only with no bookings taken.

2. Toast

Toast is a small independent cafe on Main Road in Windermere. It opened in 2023 and serves speciality coffee from Red Bank Coffee Roasters. The cafe offers toasties made with home-baked shokupan milk loaf, pastries such as cardamom buns and croissants, and has vegan and vegetarian options.

3. Graze

Graze is one of the smallest independent coffee shops in Bowness-on-Windermere. It is run by a two-person team near Helm Road. The cafe serves coffee, tea, cakes, and freshly prepared fusion dishes, all cooked to order on site. It offers vegan, vegetarian, and other options.

4. Folk

Folk is an independent cafe tucked behind the main street in Bowness-on-Windermere. It serves locally roasted coffee, brunch plates, sandwiches, and a changing daily selection of cakes. The cafe offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options and has limited seating. The cafes in Windermere offer a range of coffee and cake options. Each cafe has its own unique character and offerings.

Common questions

Where is Homeground Coffee + Kitchen located?

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen is located on Main Road in Windermere.

What type of coffee does Toast serve?

Toast serves speciality coffee from Red Bank Coffee Roasters.

Does Graze offer vegan options?

Yes, Graze offers vegan options, as well as vegetarian and other options.