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Cafe, British
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Great coffee and generous portions. Very good value. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. They probably don’t often get asked for a cortado but after I described what it was it arrived better than many a fancy coffee chain provides. The warm hummus wrap was done to...a T, large salad and a good quantity of hot, chunky chips fried to perfection. Friendly and informative staff. I wish I lived nearer. Oh, and I can recommend their homemade fruit scones.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

Thanks so much for your lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed everything. We hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Absolutely gorgeous little cafe with really friendly staff and a lot of choice on the menu. We just had desserts but they were beautiful - the caramel shortbread was really good and the waffle with the ice cream was amazing!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thanks so much for your lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed everything. We hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 29 October 2023

We had an amazing cooked breakfast here, very good value and lovely food. The food was cooked very well and very tasty.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 November 2023

Thanks so much for your lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed everything. We hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 21 October 2023 via mobile

Excellent breakfast quickly served , friendly staff and good value - would definitely recommend ! Lunch options looked good too

Date of visit: October 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2023

Thanks so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We’re really pleased you enjoyed everything. Hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 20 October 2023

I called in to do some work whilst in the area. Wifi was great and service even better. The gingerbread lattes are the best I’ve ever had (and I’ve tried lots across the country), so I had 2! The eggs Benedict was perfect, the runny...eggs popped when I used my knife…absolutely spot on. Pricing was incredibly reasonable. Will certainly be back!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 22 October 2023

Thanks so much for your lovely review. We’re really pleased you enjoyed everything. The coffee ladies have asked me to thank you so much! Hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 11 October 2023

Nice tidy little café with a good menu and swift service. Our choice of meal was salmon on scrambled egg and muffins along with coffee.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 13 October 2023

Thanks so much for your review. Hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 3 September 2023 via mobile

We were staying in Kirkby Stephen and decided to have a walk into the village along the river. Arriving in Sedbergh at lunchtime, we decided to try the cafe out for lunch, as it is dog friendly (we have two retrievers). The menu has a...wide choice of sandwiches, baked potatoes, meals, drinks and cakes. I opened for the ham sandwich, with a small side salad. The food was fresh, tasty and great value for money. I managed to leave my bag at the premises, which they put aside for me to collect a few days later. All in all, definitely worth a visit.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 4 September 2023

Thanks so much for your review. We’re really pleased you enjoyed everything. Hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 28 August 2023 via mobile

We have just finished walking The Dales Way and were lucky enough to stumble upon this fabulous cafe around lunch time. We had their vegetarian lasagne with chips and salad, which was all we could have wished for. We also had the filter coffee which...includes a free top-up. We asked if they would be able to make up some sandwiches for our evening meal, which they did. The staff were very friendly and didn’t seem to mind us arriving straight off the walk with large rucksacks. All in all a great experience, very relaxing, and by far the best cooked meal we had over the 6 days of our walk.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 29 August 2023

Thanks so much for your lovely comments and review. We’re really pleased you enjoyed everything. Hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 25 August 2023 via mobile

Recieved our high tea boxes for our friends' 30th birthday picnic and it had a great variety of sandwiches and cakes! Very accommodating with dietary requirements & worth every penny. Highly recommend!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 26 August 2023

Thanks so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We’re really pleased you enjoyed everything.Hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 25 August 2023

Absolutely amazing cafe, super friendly staff and so helpful! We organised afternoon tea for my friends 30th birthday. There were 10 of us all with different dietary requirements and they catered so well for everything. Brilliant gluten free and Vegan afternoon tea. I would definitely...recommend and will be back again!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 26 August 2023

Thanks so much for your lovely review, comments and recommendation. We’re really pleased you enjoyed everything.Hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 30 July 2023 via mobile

We called in for breakfast on the last day of our holiday. Received a warm welcome, very dog friendly and it was easy to see why the cafe was full within half an hour of opening. Delicious, freshly cooked breakfast, at a very reasonable price....Thank you! 😋More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 August 2023

You’re very welcome. Thanks so much for your lovely review. We’re really pleased you enjoyed everything. Hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 26 July 2023 via mobile

Small but excellent cafe at a good price We had breakfast two mornings it was perfect super quality food and so well cooked I enjoyed every bit! Also had 2 scones to take away for when we Got back to England. Also scrummy. Definitely will...plan a return visit when we return. Staff very friendly and nothing to much trouble Thank you 😊👍 lovely village to visitMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 1 August 2023

Thanks so much for your lovely review. We’re really pleased you enjoyed everything. Hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 25 July 2023

Stopped here after a cycle ride from Endmoor. My wife and I enjoyed a coffee and huge Fruit Scone, with Jam & Butter, which appeared freshly made. I have to say this is the best scone I have ever eaten. The price was very reasonable...and not over-inflated like some central cumbrian villages and towns. The service was good and the cafe has a toilet. Not a posh place, but clean and very welcoming with a nice atmosphere.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 26 July 2023

Thanks so much for your lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed everything. We hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

Wonderful cafe, recommended to us by a friend. Attentive staff. Food was very good (full breakfast and porridge). Good value for money. All set in beautiful Sedburgh.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 24 July 2023

Thanks so much for your lovely review. We are really pleased you enjoyed everything. We hope to see you again in the future.

Reviewed 21 July 2023 via mobile

Everything was super tasty, service was quick, efficient and pleasant. Our best experience in the UK, without exaggeration.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Sue Preece, Owner at Smatt's Duo Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2023

Thanks so much for your lovely review and very kind words you said yesterday. We are really pleased you enjoyed everything. We hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday. It was a pleasure to meet you all. Hope to see you again in the...More

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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5