Cafes

Cafe Ambio - Junction 36

4.2 123 reviews 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM J36 Crooklands, Kendal LA7 7FP, United Kingdom

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Cafe Ambio is a local cafe situated in J36 Crooklands, Kendal. It offers a straightforward menu featuring classic British fare alongside popular cafe staples. The selection includes breakfast options such as English Breakfast, Sausage and Bacon BAP, and a Large Breakfast Burrito. Lighter dishes like Chicken Salad and Mushrooms with Eggs and Tomato are also available.

The cafe is known for its pastries and savory snacks served from the counter, including sausage rolls, turnovers, and pasties. For lunch, offerings range from hot beef bap and farmhouse lunches to meat and potato pie. Accompaniments like tomato soup, prawn cocktail, and chips complement the main dishes. Sticky Toffee Pudding is a notable dessert choice.

The atmosphere at Cafe Ambio reflects a relaxed, casual dining experience typical of a countryside stop. Its location and menu cater to visitors and locals who seek traditional flavors in a simple setting. The combination of hearty meals and quick bites positions Cafe Ambio as a practical choice for breakfast, lunch, or a light snack while traveling through or near Kendal.

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Service options

Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual

Crowd

Groups

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Cafe Ambio - Junction 36 before visiting.

Reviews for Cafe Ambio - Junction 36

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Review highlights

Based on 123 reviews

Cafe Ambio, located just off the motorway in Crooklands, Kendal, consistently receives praise for its welcoming atmosphere and attentive, friendly staff. Visitors often highlight the cafe’s accessibility and ample parking, making it convenient for a variety of guests. The food quality is frequently noted, with particular appreciation for generous, homemade-style dishes such as traditional full English breakfasts and hearty sausage rolls, complemented by well-prepared coffee and cappuccinos. The relaxed setting, occasionally punctuated by sounds from the nearby auction, adds to the cafe’s charm. Overall, Cafe Ambio is recognized for combining excellent service, a comfortable environment, and consistently satisfying food offerings.

coleen woof

Jul 02, 2025

Brilliant pleasant staff, Imogen and Dani to name but two, , lovely full english including a cuppa, 10, n cakes were delicious ...we took wheelchair in and it was no problem and the parking was a plenty

Chris Thornthwaite

Jun 29, 2025

Great wee cafe 2 minutes off motorway at crooklands plenty parking good atmosphere great food lovely capacino not filled with froth !!

Neil Calvert

Jun 27, 2025

Great food,I had the best homemade sausage roll, it was huge and full of meat and the coffee was spot on.

Chucky Mccrudden

May 09, 2025

There food is so beautiful and delicious and they have lovely and fantastic staff I love going to cafe for breakfast and lunch it’s so nice inside sometimes you hear the sheep’s and the pigs because there is an auction place next door to the cafe

Luke Vernon

Apr 27, 2025

Nice relaxed cafe, friendly staff and excellent food. What more could you ask for?

Bee Bellamy

Apr 27, 2025

The staff were really friendly and helpful when I called in for a salad. The chef made me a delicious chicken salad with ingredients such as pickled radish (a revelation!) and super fresh salad veg. It's by 1818 auctioneers off the M6 at Crooklands. Well worth a stop as an alternative to service station fare.

Jack Union

Mar 27, 2025

I called in on Dave's Day and had a full English breakfast (the curly sausage was delicious) with coffee for a tenner, venue, service and food was all fantastic. the sausage rolls and cakes on offer at the front counter is without doubt a reason to go back try and i will, i'm now wishing id bought some to take home but being on a motorbike on the day didn't think they would arrive home in good condition. My only niggle is the website isn't clear if they are open on Saturdays. Great stuff see you soon

Luke Woodfine

Mar 24, 2025

What a lovely little cafe this is, perfect if your on a long journey, as it is a simple turn off from the motorway. All the ingredients are very high quality, has to be one of the nicest breakfast baps I've ever had. Went all down an absolute treat along with the lovely fresh Latte. Would highly recommend popping in for a breakfast with friends, there is plenty of options to pick from! 5/5