Keswick café tops Tripadvisor rankings after opening in 2024

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 06:09 · Archive

Fabrica Café and Kitchen in Keswick has been ranked number one on Tripadvisor's café and restaurant listings for the town.

Fabrica Café and Kitchen, tucked away in Museum Square in Keswick, has achieved the top ranking on Tripadvisor's café and restaurant listings for the town, surpassing over 100 other establishments.

The café opened shortly after Easter in 2024 when owner and head chef Anca Ferche decided to start the business despite having no previous experience of running a business or a professional kitchen. She had worked in hospitality, beginning as a general assistant at The Traveller's Rest in Grasmere before becoming a chef for around six years before opening Fabrica.

Ferche said the café began with 'nothing much more than a dream and an unwavering love for good food and good coffee'. She hails from a Romanian city on the Hungarian border, and Fabrica's house specials reflect this heritage, including Transylvanian goulash, a family-inspired beef stew served with ciabatta. Other dishes on the menu include an Irish spice bag, Lebanese smash kafta wrap and chicken tacos, alongside breakfasts, brunches and homemade cakes.

The café offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, while local customers can receive a 10 per cent discount. At the time of reporting, Fabrica had a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor based on 148 reviews, and a 5.0 out of 5.0 rating on Google based on 422 reviews. One Tripadvisor reviewer called it a 'great little find', praising the atmosphere, staff and food after visiting twice during a stay in Keswick.

How it is being reported

• 'Hidden gem' Lake District café named best place to eat in KeswickWhy this relatively new Lake District café, described as a "hidden gem", has beaten 100 other Keswick restaurants to the top spot on Tripadvisor.News & Star · 8 Oct, 05:00
• 'Hidden gem' Lake District café named best place to eat in KeswickWhy this relatively new Lake District café, described as a "hidden gem", has beaten 100 other Keswick restaurants to the top spot on Tripadvisor.NW Evening Mail · 8 Oct, 05:00
• 'Hidden gem' Lake District café named best place to eat in KeswickWhy this relatively new Lake District café, described as a "hidden gem", has beaten 100 other Keswick restaurants to the top spot on Tripadvisor.Whitehaven News · 8 Oct, 05:00
• 'Hidden gem' Lake District café named best place to eat in KeswickWhy this relatively new Lake District café, described as a "hidden gem", has beaten 100 other Keswick restaurants to the top spot on Tripadvisor.Westmorland Gazette · 8 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Anca Ferche · Fabrica Café and Kitchen · Keswick · Grasmere

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