The Hardwicke Cafe is a true bacon butty haven, living up to its reputation as the maker of the "best bacon butty in the world" as described by our friends. Our visit to this charming cafe was a mouthwatering experience that left us craving for more.
The use of fresh, locally-sourced products was evident in every bite. The quality of the ingredients shone through, making each bacon, egg, and sausage combination a delightful treat for the taste buds.
If there's one minor setback, it would be that the bun, while delicious, didn't quite have the sturdiness to handle the glorious combination of bacon, egg, and sausage. It's a testament to the generosity of their servings, but it's a problem I'm more than willing to overlook.
Overall, the Hardwicke Cafe deserves nothing less than a solid 5-star rating. The taste, quality, and the sheer joy of indulging in their bacon butty more than compensates for any minor bun-related inconvenience. If you're in search of the ultimate breakfast delight, look no further than the Hardwicke Cafe; it's a bacon lover's...
Read moreWe arrived at Coniston on Sunday late August Bank Holiday. Every where was busy. But we found Herdwicks Cafe with spaces and a bonus, it was dog friendly. We sat outside, we wanted lunch and love baked potatoes, but could not believe they were £10. We decided to just order one scone as the were expensive but looked very large. The staff were very polite and attentive and the coffees and scone arrived promptly. The scone was good but a bit dry like they had been sitting all day. But most disappointing was the cheap and not cheerful Lichfield jam, plastic satchets. We have been to the Bluebird Cafe, Brantwood house Cafe and Undercragg Cafe at Torver where the scones were perfect and all served with Wilson &sons Tiptree Jam in small sealed jars. Just a small touch that makes a big difference. We have been to some excellent cafes at places like Sandringham House Cafe, Crathes Castle Cafe near Balmoral and Chatsworth cafe and never paid £10 for a baked potato. Just a bit too much. We are often in this area, but would not come back and would...
Read moreWe were going to call in The Green House for breakfast but it was closed for refurbishment so we saw this nearby and went in. We ordered coffees then asked if they did breakfast. It was our mistake to order drinks first. The answer was "only breakfast buns" but looking at the menu, they do serve bacon, sausage, eggs (all in buns) and beans (with a jacket potato) so how hard or imaginative would it have been to offer a breakfast? We only stayed because we'd just ordered coffees. Looking at the menu and the surroundings, there was a sign which mentioned how 'Gemma' did the front of house whilst 'Spencer' created the magic in the kitchen with the beef...well for a jacket potato with cheese, it would have cost you £10...now that's not magic...its a mystery! So, the main point of this review is that place is very expensive and does not offer any magic experience. We won't...
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