Lake District café earns thousands of glowing TripAdvisor reviews
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 12:32 · Archive
The Apple Pie Cafe in Ambleside holds a 4.3 rating after 3,168 reviews on TripAdvisor.
The Apple Pie Cafe on Rydal Road in Ambleside has earned a 4.3 rating after 3,168 reviews on TripAdvisor, placing it among the top coffee and tea spots in the town. The family-run business, established in 1975, operates behind its own bakery shop and also offers guest rooms. The standing has earned it a Travellers' Choice 2026 award.
More than 1,840 customers have awarded the eatery five-star ratings, whilst a further 835 gave four stars. Bestselling items include spiced and plain apple pie served with custard, and Bath buns. One September visitor praised the 'delicious apple pie and friendly staff', while another called the establishment 'iconic' and 'apple pie heaven'. A diner described the Bath bun as 'absolutely stunning', stating it was 'the best dessert I have ever had, period'. Another reviewer recommended the full English breakfast with poached eggs, Cumberland sausages, bacon, hash brown and beans.
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- The Lake District café and bakery that visitors are calling 'apple pie heaven'Ambleside’s Apple Pie Cafe earns Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026 praise, with 3,168 reviews for apple pie, Bath buns and breakfasts in the Lake District.Cumberland News · 13 Oct, 12:40
- The Lake District café and bakery that visitors are calling 'apple pie heaven'Ambleside’s Apple Pie Cafe earns Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026 praise, with 3,168 reviews for apple pie, Bath buns and breakfasts in the Lake District.Whitehaven News · 13 Oct, 12:40
- The Lake District café and bakery that visitors call 'apple pie heaven'An independent Lake District bakery has racked up thousands of glowing reviews on TripAdvisor.NW Evening Mail · 13 Oct, 12:00
- The Lake District café and bakery that visitors call 'apple pie heaven'An independent Lake District bakery has racked up thousands of glowing reviews on TripAdvisor.Westmorland Gazette · 13 Oct, 12:00
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