
4.4★ · 2461 Google reviews
Café, bakery and shop, open 9am to 4pm, seven days a week. We don't take bookings — just come in.
015394 34711 · gavin@chestersbytheriver.co.uk
Welcome
You'll find us at Skelwith Bridge, near Ambleside, between Windermere and the Langdale valley. Bakery and shop open 9am – 4pm, 7 days a week.
Either pop in, call 015394 34711, or email us.
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What people say
“An absolute gem of a café tucked away near Skelwith Bridge near Ambleside. If you're vegan, you must (!!!) visit as almost everything is vegan bar a few veggie options. The counter is filled with freshly baked pastries, sausage rolls, buns, cakes and sandwiches. They also have a separate breakfast and lunch menu if you fancy a fry up or flatbread.”— Sian Denney, Google review · a month ago
“We came here a few years ago and really enjoyed it (especially the doughnuts!) As we were in the area we did a walk from the Elterwater National Trust car park to Chester's for a reward after the walk!”— Sam Stone, Google review · a month ago
“Really enjoyed our visit here. After 2 hours on the motorbikes, this was a well needed stop and we could park right outside. We ordered the harissa rice with cabbage, a samosa and Jaffa cake cake. All of it was excellent! It was so good, we ordered two more samosas, an onion bhaji, carrot cake and strawberry and rhubarb cake to take home with us.”— Miss Dracul, Google review · 2 months ago
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Skelwith Bridge, Nr Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NJ. Open 9am – 4pm, 7 days a week. We do not take bookings.
Call us☏ 015394 34711 · ✉ gavin@chestersbytheriver.co.uk