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In the category Pizza, this place is listed among the best in South Lakeland, and based on the average evaluation of 4, Poet's Cafe At Helm Crag has so far greatly satisfied its guests.

What User likes about Poet's Cafe At Helm Crag:
I have to say faultless. What a wonderful place. Good food, I have friends who are vegetarian and what a good selection on the menu for them which is unusual. Staff so friendly and welcoming, good price for the meal you get. Staff very attentive...and if you ask for anything it is never too much trouble. Enjoyed the food and the laughs as Paul the manager was very entertaining. We booked for stays after this visit an... View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about Poet's Cafe At Helm Crag:
We did a circular walk from Grasmere village having seen a sign for Poets Cafe saying they are now open from the day before. When we arrived the lights were on and we went in and shouted to ask could we have some coffee and...cakes. The owner came through and said we are shut as they were having some work done. We challenged him saying you have a sign in the village saying you are open from yesterday. He said it shou... View all feedback.

Google
4.4 ★ from 46 reviews
louise-whitworth-1
03.02.2024 - 11:37

Beautiful setting, lovely staff but ridiculously expensive. £2.90 for half a Pepsi!! Good for a short stop off on a long walk.

siobhan-lyons-forest
03.02.2024 - 11:37

Relaxed and friendly cafe at end of our Helm's Crag Hike. New girl, learning the ropes, was super friendly and accommodating despite it being her first day. Yum...

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Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 26 reviews
GastroRanking-UK
3.5 ★ from 16 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.1 ★ from 67 reviews
INT Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 91 reviews

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