Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 2241 reviews

What LouiseN297 doesn't like about The Giggling Goose Cafe:
The service at this restaurant was disappointing. The waitress claimed she was too busy to take our order without a table number, despite there being only 6 tables to choose from. After walking back downstairs to the garden to check the table number, we found that the soup was overly salty and the scone was damp, possibly microwaved. View all feedback. What User likes about The Giggling Goose Cafe:
beautiful place the cheese-friendly with cheese and chutney were especially good and must have, but so was the sticky lemon cake mmmmm. good atmosphere and very friendly owners and employees View all feedback.

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Menulist
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

Excellent lunch. fragrant garden with bluebells. an entertaining tame raw and even better beautiful eating. highly recommend the suasage and the bacon fabric an...

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Eden
23.11.2022 - 15:46

Absolutely delicious food! beautiful hampers for children also! highly recommended!

Went in earlier today trying to stay out of the rain and desperate for a coffee. Stumbled upon this quaint and cosy café. Very good coffee and if you fancy anyt...

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Loved everything about it! Cosy even outside with fleece blankets and little pillows. Listening to the brook and the food was delicious too. Homemade coleslaw o...

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Muhammad
23.11.2022 - 15:46

Lovely little cafe in the heart of Ambleside. Always our go to place for a lovely lunch. The food is superb!

The Giggling Goose provides a tranquil riverside setting in Ambleside, offering good coffee and cake options. However, staff service and attitude have been inconsistent, with some customers experiencing long waits and cold behavior. Food quality varies, with positive reviews on cheese platters and lemon cake, but negative feedback on soup and scones. Some visitors also note issues with menu clarity and cleanliness. Despite mixed reviews, the cafe's cozy atmosphere and friendly staff are highlighted by loyal patrons who appreciate the convenient location and delicious offerings. Overall, the Giggling Goose offers a pleasant spot for a casual meal with room for improvement in service and consistency.

Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 739 reviews
LouiseN297
31.10.2023 - 15:31

The service at this restaurant was disappointing. The waitress claimed she was too busy to take our order without a table number, despite there being only 6 tab...

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Jen
31.10.2023 - 15:31

Upon our arrival, we received a cold welcome, making us feel like a bother. Our request for a frothy cappuccino seemed to be too much to ask for. When asked for...

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Penny
31.10.2023 - 15:31

Without doubt the worst customer service we have experienced. The staff were so unfriendly our kids literally refuse to visit Ambleside again!! Little surprise...

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Robson63
31.10.2023 - 15:31

We stopped by for a coffee but couldn't resist trying the delicious homemade cheese and onion soup. My partner opted for a sausage bap, which was also very tast...

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Global52289398427
31.10.2023 - 15:31

Tried to find a pub/Hotel to lunch most closed or no staff.found this place by chance as we wanted a coffee.pulled pork great,as was the fish finger sandwich.

Facebook
4.4 ★ from 77 reviews
Foursquare
3.2 ★ from 19 reviews
Google
4.1 ★ from 206 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.0 ★ from 1086 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 724 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 875 reviews

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