Whytes: Bakery and Kitchen — Restaurant in Carlisle

A friendly cafe bar (more cafe than bar - daytimes till 4pm only) with a warm welcome and smiley, friendly service. The food is excellent; simple snack meals, with a menu that varies a little from day to day, including nutritious filling soups, and a wonderful selection of cakes and sweets. It can be a little busy at peak times, and sometimes I have been disappointed in not getting a table, but this is a sure sign of its popularity and warm welcome. My one suggestion to the management would be to sell vouchers. I tried to buy one as a birthday present for a friend who is a regular client, but they are not available...maybe a little trade lost here! Worth thinking about. I look forward to...

We had previously tried to go here on at least 5 different occasions, but each time all tables were occupied. On this occasion we arrived at 11.45 am and were lucky to find there was a table available.

It was definitely worth persevering and can now understand why it is always so busy.

The food was delicious and freshly made. There was a choice of three homemade soups (2 of which were vegetarian). The BLT served in white bloomer was exceptionally good. Every member of staff we encountered were all so friendly, courteous and efficient..

It is without doubt, in my opinion, the best place in Carlisle for lunch and we...

A delicious Chicken Caesar Salad! It was absolutely delicious with fresh ingredients and lots of chicken! I can’t praise this unassuming cafe enough, service is top notch, when they had run out of pink lemonade some fresh raspberries were added to my sparkling water, nothing is too much effort and service is always with a big smile. Every customer leaves with a courteous, did you enjoy your food? They always do! Keep doing what you are doing and don’t get me started on the cakes…oh and if a baked potato can be devine they are too!!! Small independent, family run business that truly cares about food and...