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Cafe, British
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Visited coniston & popped into the bluebird cafe for a cuppa to warm up! Served by the lovely Ben, so friendly & happy. Will definitely visit again if ever in the area!

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Really lovely place with beautiful views over Coniston Water, glad we stumbled across it. Staff very friendly and good service. Hot drinks all good (including non-dairy options). Good selection of cakes and very generous portions, with vegan and gluten free options. Indoor and outdoor seating...with access to toilets too. Would definitely be back if in the area!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

No exaggeration folks, this is the greatest cafe in the world. Food is all excellent, staff are wonderfully friendly and even look after all the lake birds too. Every time we’re here it’s amazing how it’s always so good. Lakeside views aren’t bad either.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2023

Lovely spot on the edge of the lake. Great food, friendly staff. Coffee and walnut cake highly recommended!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 18 October 2023 via mobile

Stopped for lunch with very low expectations but was more than pleasantly surprised. Staff were so friendly, service was super speedy and the food was so yummy. A visit to Bluebird Cafe rounded the day off perfectly! Thank you team

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 12 October 2023 via mobile

Had 2 special chicken wrap consisting of horrible tasting bits of breast and slaw and salmon salad consisting of iceberg lettuce and cucumber and some broke up up salmon. Worst much I have had. Milkshake was ice bits and not great. Service was good. Would...avoid in future.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023

Not a place I would be happy to recommend to you, the staff are not really interested in customers, tables dirty etc.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

We stopped here for lunch. We had some cheesy chips and the chicken mozzarella and pesto toastie. My husband had the banana shake and I had a cappucino. It was all lovely we really enjoyed it and everything came out quite quickly. Would highly recommend.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 19 September 2023

We parked up in the town and walked down to the lake to find this superb café which was very well attended. The weather was superb and the parking by the lake was vast. We called inside the café and had two small 187ml bottles...of white wine costing £11 and one ginger beer at £3. We then sat outside enjoying the atmosphere and vast wildlife which lined the lake near the café. The views from this area are brilliant and we spent over 2 hours just relaxing in the sunshine. The staff at the Bluebird Café were very friendly and efficient and we did really enjoy our pitstop here.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 12 September 2023 via mobile

We walked here from the town but there is a car park, we sat outside by the lake, the food and drinks were good, menu was good and prices fair, the staff were friendly and helpful too. Well worth a visit

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023

Wonderful cafe superb location overlooking Lake Coniston. Visited on a very hoy busy day but staff were friendly efficient abd food was delicious and reasonably priced. Would recommend to everyone, also very dog friendly

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023

Cafe: We had assumed this place would be convenience over quality but we were so wrong- the food was delicious, service quick and a brilliant location and view whilst we ate lunch! I loved how fresh and thick the sandwiches were- no rubbish thin bread...in sight! The baked goods were delicious and homely too. A real credit to the area. Expect the place to be busy given the quality and location but it’s worth it. The ability to order via your phone to save the queuing (you can still go up to order if you want) was helpful. Having an option to buy duck food for our walk along the lake after was such a nice touch too!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 9 August 2023

The nicest and most attentive staff I have experienced in a cafe in the area! The cafe was closing and we had a lot of food and drink left. The staff member was extremely helpful and offered to bring out a plethora of takeaway cups...and boxes for us to take our food away with us! Would highly recommend the food as well, it is always top notch and we’ve been coming here for years! 10/10More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023

Great spot on the lake at Coniston. Clean, no shortage of staff, tasty hot food. Clever windows in the outside seating area that can be adjusted according to weather. The staff were friendly and went the extra mile. After accidentally knocking over a large glass...of Latte it was cleared up with no fuss. We had moved tables, a word of sympathy from a member of staff and a replacement coffee was brought to me. As a result I felt staff cared and the coffee brought a smile to my face. Not to mention this welcome customer service was witnessed by those around and word will spread. I’d come back and rate it as the highest cafe in Coniston for offer and service.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 5 August 2023 via mobile

Love it here, beautiful views of Coniston and convenient if your waiting for the boat launch nearby. Great bowl of soup with local bread and butter!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Yes but chargeable, we have parked on the road If there's a space
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THE BLUEBIRD CAFE, Coniston - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor

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Yes, The Bluebird Cafe offers takeaway services.

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The Bluebird Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5