ROUNDING up the best tea rooms and cafes in Grasmere, according to TripAdvisor.
The picturesque central Lake District village has an abundance of tea rooms and cafes to enjoy on a brisk autumnal day.
So you can go straight from the cool outdoors to a nice warming brew, we've collated a list of Grasmere's top five options for you to choose from.
The list is sorted by TripAdvisor's 'relevance' option.
Greens Café & Bistro
Located on College Street, Greens Café & Bistro has been serving Grasmere since 2007. The café offers a diverse menu featuring homemade dishes that cater to various dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
TripAdvisor reviewers have complimented the staff's 'polite and friendly' approach as well as the 'excellent' number of vegetarian and gluten-free food options.
Baldry's Tea Room
Situated in the heart of Grasmere, Baldry's Tea Room has been a village staple since 1982. Renowned for its home-baked goods, the tearoom offers a selection of light lunches, loose-leaf teas, and freshly ground coffee.
One reviewer wrote: "Lovely setting, friendly staff, and beautiful food. Popped in after walking in Rydal, and we were seated reasonably quickly by a lovely lady. The food came quickly and was fresh; the portions were big. We will definitely return."
Heidi’s Café
Heidi’s Café, located in Red Lion Square, is a quirky, fully licensed café known for its friendly service and dog-friendly policy. The café serves a range of homemade food, including chunky pork sausage rolls and milkshakes in flavours like strawberry and banana
Reviewers have noted the cafe's 'relaxed' atmosphere and 'reasonably priced' menu. Many compliment the dog-friendly element of Heidi's.
Emma's Dell
Emma’s Dell is a family-run licensed creperie offering a relaxed and stylish environment. The café serves wheat and buckwheat crêpes with fillings made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, along with homemade cakes and scones.
One reviewer wrote: "A great place for something a bit different to your usual café fare - I strongly recommend the garlic mushrooms with sourdough. Thank you for a lovely experience."
Mathilde's Café
Attached to the Heaton Cooper Studio, Mathilde’s Café offers Scandinavian-inspired dishes in the heart of the Lake District. Visitors can enjoy meals influenced by Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, Danish, and Finnish cuisines, complemented by freshly brewed coffee.
One reviewer summarised their experience: " Highly recommend! we dined outside with our dogs on a glorious day. The staff were lovely and immediately brought water for our dogs. We both had the hot dogs, and wow, were we in for a culinary delight. Truly delicious!"
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