The Award Winning Tapestry Tearooms
"Wonderful food and surroundings – an oasis in Kendal"
Winner of the National Vegetarian Society ‘Best Provision for Vegetarians at a Visitor Attraction’ Award 2007
The five star rated Tapestry Tearooms opened in March 2002 as a welcome addition to the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition in Kendal. The wealth of local produce available in this part of Cumbria is used whenever possible to provide an eclectic mix of vegetarian food to suit all tastes.
We have a small staff team working within the Tearooms and our aim is to create an inviting, friendly and peaceful environment, in keeping with the spirituality of the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Centre. We'll let Jane, our Tearoom Manager/Cook, take up the story from here...
Welcome!
| We look forward to welcoming you to the award winning Tapestry Tearooms, which is located in the courtyard of the Quaker Tapestry Exhibition. You will find a friendly and peaceful environment in which to enjoy our delicious, freshly made, lunches, snacks, afternoon teas and drinks. We have a bright and comfortable tearoom, and a courtyard dining area for those sunny days! |  |
We pride ourselves on producing all the food we sell on the premises, from locally sourced fresh ingredients, so you can be assured of the finest quality and taste. We provide a wide range of tasty vegetarian snacks, hearty soups, imaginative meals and delectable cakes and desserts, with plenty of vegan, dairy-free and wheat-free alternatives and we believe we can always find something to please all tastes, so come and put us to the test! Why not have a look at our 'Recipe of the month' page to get some inspiration for a little home cooking and an idea of what we like to cook?
We are special because:
- All of our teas and coffees are Fairtrade certified, and we have a wide range of fruit juices and cold drinks.
- Most of our menu items can be prepared as 'Takeaways' if you need food to go.
- Children are always welcome in the Tapestry Tearooms; we have a children's menu and a toybox, and high chairs for little ones.
- There is full disabled access directly from our car park, and room for wheelchairs in the Tearooms.
- The Tapestry Tearoom also welcomes group visits, and can provide special refreshment packages. You can find further details on our Group Visits page.
- We have a loyalty card scheme with discounts for visitors who return again and again…
- Our friendly staff are always pleased to help.
Customer Comments:
“We’ve used the Quaker Tearooms since my daughter was tiny – and it’s the most child-friendly café or tearoom that I have ever used. The staff are very friendly – there are small chairs and high chairs – even baby beakers are provided. The toy box is wonderful for entertaining a toddler and I felt very comfortable breast feeding here. Thank you for making families so welcome.”
Cathy (+ Freya aged 17 months)