Kat's Kitchen

Finding vegan cake is always a bonus, finding vegan cake that my other half who eats anything thinks is delicious is even harder, and finally the gingerbread matching my Gran's (who was a brilliant baker) has to be a win.
A selection of plant milk to choose from to make a lovely hot chocolate topped with homemade marshmallows - we went on holiday to walk, ended up planning our walks to always manage a visit before closing!
Chocolate orange cake is beautifully moist, gingerbread as mentioned is brilliant and the muffins were delicious! Next time will try the scones and some savoury dishes :-)
Met the lovely Kat on most of our visits and it's a delight to see someone so passionate, and we had the same waitress most of the days who remembered each previous conversation, unfortunately can't remember her name but also a delight!
Will definately be returning :-)

having driven on the.m6 on so many occasions we decided to head off route by 20 mins to try Kat"s kitchen.

three specials as well as the menu we went for put lentil goulash and veg chilli. both were tasty, a little.more seasoning maybe, and also healthy.
the amount of.time I have stopped at services.and eaten crap food, no more.need.for that.
good.prices and good.portion sizes affected great value.
I finished with Vega. chocolate cake with mint icing which was.magic.
a good.wholefood.cafe offering healthy food.

really friendly and delicious food

Kat's Kitchen is in a ramshackle little hut right next to the River Greta (so fingers crossed it doesn't flood). This is a simple case of good food in an unpromising exterior. Some limited parking is available right next to the café (on tarmacadam resembling Swiss cheese) but I recommend the Rawnsley Centre car park just across the road (or going on foot, of course). The tables outside are wheelchair accessible and have good views of the fells; you can also lean on the wall and watch the river babble past, should you desire. Sadly most of the interior of the café, including the toilet, is down quite a large step (and the toilet is extremely manky and belongs in a student house). The interior decoration is, well, rustic. Dogs are welcome.

So now I've finished criticising the building, what do I think of the food? Well, I love it. All the vegan cakes are top notch. The hot drinks are rather expensive (£2.80 for a coffee) but they taste all right. There are GF options. I have had the Shepherdess Pie, chilli and dhal and liked all of them. I might have some minor quibbles like preferring brown to white rice but really I am just so relieved to have a veggie option in Keswick since the sad demise of the Pedlar. (Incidentally, people who recall the Pedlar might be pleased to hear that its former owner came in to give Kat her blessing and best wishes!)

Great food, good value, central location & lovely staff. Lots of vegan options for me to choose from & a range as f cruelty free milks. Love this place :)

What a fab little cafe! Staff went out of their way to check what I could eat and I had a delicious shepherdess pie. Lots of yummy looking cakes and smoothies on offer too.

A little out of town, but what a find!! I had the red lentil dhal served with rice and Mum had the Middle Eastern stew that was chickpeas and sweet potato in a mildly spicy sauce.Fantastic all round, if a little cramped

We really enjoyed our vegan chocolate cakes and coffee after a 9 mile walk around Derwent Water on a beautiful sunny September day. It was great to find a such a good selection of plant based foods. Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Next time we visit Keswick, we will definitely call in again.



Updated from previous review on 2016-09-23