Cosy and quaint cottage vibes.Excellent menu with good vege options.Really friendly staff, it felt like a proper family run establishment, the little girl there provided our 3 year with paper and crayons to keep him happy, and also made him some delicious looking cheese on toast, although it wasn't on the menu.Our vegetarian breakfast was lush, the hospitality food and setting were great, and we would highly recommend it!Kid-friendliness: Feels like a family run place so we didn't feel awkward having our 3 year old there, he was provided paper and crayons and was made to feel at home, he was made cheese on toast even though it wasn't on the menu which was great
Yapi Market
If you get the chance take your time to locate this wonderful historic venue tucked away down a ginel off Stramonsgate in heart of Kendal. If you do then, like us during our recent visit, you'll be glad you did.The Joshua Tree is a small family run Café & Bistro nestled in one of Kendals oldest Yards in a historic 16th century building. Here we found a warm welcome, great service and some lovely food at an affordable price.The produce is locally sourced and freshly prepared by the team in the upstairs, small and open kitchen area. The menu is unpretentious but with a great selection of what I would call traditional British fare.The homemade soup of the day was delicious, the vegetarian quiche delightful and the chicken, leek and mushoom pie superb. All served by pleasant and efficient, but not intrusive, staff in a wonderful quirky setting. The low ceilings, nice wood burning stove, and open wooden staircase leading to the upstaurs dining area all help to make this a nice venue for us to enjoy a lovely lunch.
joyce r
Visited with friends having been on a trip years ago. The place was dark cold and unwelcoming. The waitress who we found out was the owner. Everything seemed to be a trouble for her. We ordered tea and scones!. Won't be returning.
Adelelusher
Have been going here for years, food is always absolutely delicious. Top quality food in a cosy traditional setting, service is always great and dog friendly.
mark williams
Beautiful little place. Exceptional food, value for money, Customer service. Can't recommend enough. Good for kids and adults
Liam Goodson
We’ve been coming here for quite sometime now, always very welcomed and accommodated for. Foods always lovely and there no problems if you want to tweak your meal a bit. Would recommend booking on a Saturday as its very busy.
Deliverydenise
Great range of fab food friendly staff. Loved the small plate choice .booked to ensure a seat . On a wet day in the Lakes ,great warm atmosphere.
deemS3448QX
Today whilst visiting Kendal we came across this interesting Bistro and had an excellent lunch. The quality of the food / price ratio was extremely good and we enjoyed our freshly prepared, well served meal in pleasant surroundings. Friendly staff and good welcome were much appreciated.
D0GS B0LL0CKS
People people people If you like sitting down in what can only be described as gods waiting room then this is perfect for your older relatives the food tasted like it was scrapped up from where dogs frequently went to the loo prisoners have better quality of food the only recommendation I would suggest is to avoid this place like the plague ??The one only decent thing that can be said about this place is the staff are brilliant especially if they have to endure my experience repeatedly it’s those guys I feel sorry for
Highly recommend, lovely food, beautiful people 5 stars is not enough..
Radoslaw L
Highly recommend, lovely food, beautiful people 5 stars is not enough..
davidwA3767TH
Without doubt my favourite place in Kendal for when I am having a business lunch. The Rarebit is delicious as is the Club Sandwich, duck confit and Gammon. Friendly staff and excellent chef!
Eduardo arguayo
Really nice food and friendly staff
Ann Dicken
Had lunch outside on a beautiful sunny day. I had the salmon and prawn ciabatta the hubby had prawns, calamari and headless whitebait. I had a non alcoholic larger with lemonade and the bot had rose. The lady who served was lovely. It felt like we were abroad. We went because of the reviews and weren’t disappointed.
Great place for lunch, loved it!!!
Cosy and quaint cottage vibes.Excellent menu with good vege options.Really friendly staff, it felt like a proper family run establishment, the little girl there provided our 3 year with paper and crayons to keep him happy, and also made him some delicious looking cheese on toast, although it wasn't on the menu.Our vegetarian breakfast was lush, the hospitality food and setting were great, and we would highly recommend it!Kid-friendliness: Feels like a family run place so we didn't feel awkward having our 3 year old there, he was provided paper and crayons and was made to feel at home, he was made cheese on toast even though it wasn't on the menu which was great
If you get the chance take your time to locate this wonderful historic venue tucked away down a ginel off Stramonsgate in heart of Kendal. If you do then, like us during our recent visit, you'll be glad you did.The Joshua Tree is a small family run Café & Bistro nestled in one of Kendals oldest Yards in a historic 16th century building. Here we found a warm welcome, great service and some lovely food at an affordable price.The produce is locally sourced and freshly prepared by the team in the upstairs, small and open kitchen area. The menu is unpretentious but with a great selection of what I would call traditional British fare.The homemade soup of the day was delicious, the vegetarian quiche delightful and the chicken, leek and mushoom pie superb. All served by pleasant and efficient, but not intrusive, staff in a wonderful quirky setting. The low ceilings, nice wood burning stove, and open wooden staircase leading to the upstaurs dining area all help to make this a nice venue for us to enjoy a lovely lunch.
Visited with friends having been on a trip years ago. The place was dark cold and unwelcoming. The waitress who we found out was the owner. Everything seemed to be a trouble for her. We ordered tea and scones!. Won't be returning.
Have been going here for years, food is always absolutely delicious. Top quality food in a cosy traditional setting, service is always great and dog friendly.
Beautiful little place. Exceptional food, value for money, Customer service. Can't recommend enough. Good for kids and adults
We’ve been coming here for quite sometime now, always very welcomed and accommodated for. Foods always lovely and there no problems if you want to tweak your meal a bit. Would recommend booking on a Saturday as its very busy.
Great range of fab food friendly staff. Loved the small plate choice .booked to ensure a seat . On a wet day in the Lakes ,great warm atmosphere.
Today whilst visiting Kendal we came across this interesting Bistro and had an excellent lunch. The quality of the food / price ratio was extremely good and we enjoyed our freshly prepared, well served meal in pleasant surroundings. Friendly staff and good welcome were much appreciated.
People people people If you like sitting down in what can only be described as gods waiting room then this is perfect for your older relatives the food tasted like it was scrapped up from where dogs frequently went to the loo prisoners have better quality of food the only recommendation I would suggest is to avoid this place like the plague ??The one only decent thing that can be said about this place is the staff are brilliant especially if they have to endure my experience repeatedly it’s those guys I feel sorry for
Restaurantji Recommends
Highly recommend, lovely food, beautiful people 5 stars is not enough..
Highly recommend, lovely food, beautiful people 5 stars is not enough..
Without doubt my favourite place in Kendal for when I am having a business lunch. The Rarebit is delicious as is the Club Sandwich, duck confit and Gammon. Friendly staff and excellent chef!
Really nice food and friendly staff
Had lunch outside on a beautiful sunny day. I had the salmon and prawn ciabatta the hubby had prawns, calamari and headless whitebait. I had a non alcoholic larger with lemonade and the bot had rose. The lady who served was lovely. It felt like we were abroad. We went because of the reviews and weren’t disappointed.