The Square Cafe - South Lakeland

The coffee at this restaurant is absolutely fantastic, especially the double espresso which was perfectly brewed. The sausage sandwich was freshly prepared with top-notch ingredients. The service was friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this place.

This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. The staff was delightful and extremely attentive. The atmosphere was relaxed and laid back. The food was delicious, prepared with high quality local ingredients. They have a great menu that includes options for vegans. The desserts looked amazing and the pot of tea for two was generous. I will definitely be returning, I'm looking forward to it already.

Ventured in after a long hill walk for cup of tea and some cake. We went through into the back room but thought we’d made a mistake and it was the owner’s living room as it had a rather ‘lived in’, somewhat disheveled look about it. There was also a lady sitting on the sofa by the fire who turned out to be the owner but she reassured us it was part of the cafe and ok to sit there. She also went on to explain she was soon retiring and someone else would be taking over. Ok, first the good: The young lady who served us was very pleasant indeed and we ordered tea and cakes which was ok . The bad: While waiting we started to look around the room, which sadly didn’t look very clean. There was an old display dresser covered in thick dust, with a few collapsed old dolls inside that looked like they’d been sat there for years! The fireplace had all manner of rubbish surrounding it and if nothing else was a fire hazard! It all just looked very grubby, old and unloved. But the worst was yet to come… The ugly: I ventured to the toilet on the first floor, but rather wished I hadn’t! The stair carpet was filthy and on the first landing I had to step over dog bowls from which dog food had spilled out. There was also an animal cage and other random rubbish piled around. The 2nd landing had the door’s to the B&B rooms I simply could not imagine staying there! and the toilet, which was dark, dinghy and very grubby the picture completed by a tatty, dirty, pink towel hanging by the sink, on which I didn’t dry my hands! I think the owner is making the right decision in moving on the place needs a thorough clean and a better still, complete makeover. It’s in a great spot and has huge potential but needs a new owner to love it.

Broughton in Furness is definitely worth visiting. The location is rugged and there are many great walks. You must refuel at this café. All of the food is proper home cooked food. The cakes are all amazing and everything is great value.

Lovely little cafe, right in the centre of Broughton. Food was delicious, although menu was somewhat limited… Very friendly, Brew (the dog) loves to play