Eclec Cafe - South Lakeland

I went on Saturday for my usual cuppa, they have assam loose leaf tea , that I like. Had new heating installed so fairly snug in the large room at the rear. Some of the chairs could do with replacing, but so could my knees. The tables and chairs are 'quirky ', no McDonalds hard plastic here. Pop in, great value and much to mooch around at.

The most wonderful venue for live music during the folk festival. We visited while the Old time music session was on. The rooms at the back were perfect for enough peopke to watch or join in, the atmosphere was friendly and the staff were kind and helpful. The cake was delicious! I hope they will be able to host more similar events soon

Love to call in this eating house on our way to the Lakes. Good wholesome food from the Aga we have one) Very friendly chef doing what she does best.

My goodness me, just returned from lunch here (needed to to repair a puncture in Wheelbase also excellent customer service) and the Mill Yard was incredibly busy so we tried this café instead of our normal lunch venue. I simply can’t believe this place wasn’t busier and it certainly deserves to be. Now I will never go elsewhere when in Staveley the staff were friendly knowledgeable and accommodating the lunch delicious (quiche straight from the oven). Full tummies but couldn’t resist temptation so brought home cakes and scones all of which are near perfection. Well done I am in the business myself I recognise the effort put in and usually I’m terribly difficult to please but you more than managed it! First rate and excellent value for money. See you again wonderfully soon!

We found this place by accident and it was a great find! Cauliflower and almond soup with cheesy scone was delicious and the service was second to none all the current hygiene rules regarding COVID were followed to the letter. Unfortunately a local man, seemingly known to the staff, came in as we were due to leave and he threw all caution to the wind he threw his coat on the countertop, reached over to select his own tomatoes from behind the screen, stood in the carefully sectioned off space and DIDN’T wear a mask whilst he was chatting to the staff who looked increasingly uncomfortable. If this man was in any way involved in the running of this cafe, then he should take a long look at the COVID rules which are very clearly and sensibly displayed on the cafe wall. This in no way reflects on the attitude of the staff and the quality of the food and service, which was exemplary. I would definitely give this cafe 5 stars except for this unfortunate observation.