Slates Coffee & Kitchen

Located in the picturesque setting of Maple Tree Corner, Slates Coffee & Kitchen has quickly become a beloved spot for both locals and visitors in Elterwater, Ambleside. The warm, inviting ambience paired with a dog-friendly atmosphere makes it perfect for a leisurely breakfast or lunch. Patrons rave about the delicious soup, scoring a perfect 10/10, while the sausage rolls and quiche also receive high praise.

One of the highlights is the breakfast selection, with guests noting the quality of the dishes, such as the remarkable mushroom—described as possibly the best ever. The special pizza of the day showcases the kitchen’s creativity, combining unique flavors like confit turkey leg with brie and cranberry chutney. The accommodating staff, who recognize dietary needs and modify menu items, truly enhance the dining experience here.

Whether you're enjoying nachos or fresh coffee, the collective reviews emphasize Slates Coffee & Kitchen as a must-visit destination. With its stunning location and fantastic offerings, it’s no wonder customers return again and again, making it a definite recommendation in the Lake District.

Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu

jonathan oates

Jun 30,2025

Soup was 10/10, amazing sausage rolls and quiche. Nachos went down a treat. Lovely staff and a lovely place, definitely recommend! Keep up the good work.

Benj Slatts

Jun 11,2025

Absolutely lovely place for breakfast, lunch or a snack stop! Walked from Chesters through the landale walk to here just for the breakfast thanks to all the staff, really dog friendly and couldn't be more kind and helpful..won't be long until we're back for your yummy food

Mark Wigmore

May 27,2025

Our group had a few coffees and lunch items. Good service and a pleasant place to sit. Range of items on offer with breakfast served until about 1130.

James Palmer

May 27,2025

Lovely place for breakfast. Possibly the best mushroom I've ever eaten! Top guys

Helen mclaughlin

May 5,2025

Special pizza of the day was amazing- confit turkey leg, pigs in blanket, Brie and cranberry chutney..... also very accommodating with my dietary needs by adapting the menu slightly Would highly recommend this cafe. Dogs made to feel very welcome.

Kelly Reynolds

Apr 19,2025

Ate here today after doing a 8 mile walk. The food was 10/10! Just what we needed after a long walk. Great staff and atmosphere. Highly recommend

darcus niven

Apr 13,2025

A nice, spacious, dog-friendly cafe. The breakfast was tasty, the highlight being the delicious bacon, and the coffee damn fine.

Baldy Jenkins

Mar 8,2025

I have passed Slates on many occassion. But finally paid them a visit (just opened when i arrived in Elterwater after a walk along from Skelwith bridge passing Skelwith force along the way)... Anyhoo.. Slates is an absolute tremendous place if you fancy some quality food & their Beans on Sourdough with a fried duck egg was deliciously superb & fills a hole nicely. Slates is well worth a visit or for me a return visit... Update.. the return visit has happened & a seriously scrumcious pizza it was too

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