My first ever visit to Cross’s cafe.What a very nice place to be.Nice food, nice staff, great service and really lovely coffee. I’ll be visiting a lot more, in the future. A hidden Gem.
Maggie Deacon
We popped in on a cold Tuesday when we did a panicked quick-search for dog friendly cafes to warm up, so glad we did as it was a wonderful place! They allowed our dog to sit with us, offered her water and treats! Food and drinks came out in good time and the staff were exceptional, really wonderful people! If we’re ever in the area again we’ll be stopping in ?
angela stewart
Coffee was hot ? toasties fabulous & dog and cat
Geoffrey Graham
Just had a coffee but staff were pleasant thank you.
Steve Bound
Excellent toasties home made cakes, and loads of other tasty dishes.
Vicki P
This place is a hidden gem, loved the traditional feel. It took me back to going in when I was a kid. Popped in for lunch with the family. Lovely food; plenty of variety and tasty. The loose leaf tea was a welcome brew. The milkshakes all freshly made and full of ice cream. The service was friendly and helpful especially with 8 of us deciding what to order. Would pop back in next time I am in town.
Chris Gigg
It's refreshing to visit a old school cafe serving good food with personal service. It's a treat to come here
Kieron Davies
Classic old style cafe with lovely food and great service. Worth a visit .
Stan L
On holiday in the Lake District and on a rainy Thirsday we looked for somewhere with history to visit and Whitehaven was our destination. On arrival, before looking about, we found an independent coffee shop, Cross's Coffee shop, which we now recommend to anyone visiting the town. The facility very comfortable, the staff very kind and friendly and the drinks/snacks top of the bill !! Fab coffee, fab hot chocolate and the flapjacks..oozing with syrup. Our teacake was delicious and the supporting currant slice.. just like me Mam used to make..excellent ! Any time in Whitehaven, relax yourself at this exceptional coffee facility !!
mark Henderson
Bland food , scrabbled egg and sausages on toast , sausages cheap and rock hard 2 sausages cut in the middle to look like 4, microwaved scrabbled egg more milk then egg not much taste and charged £9 for it
I wanted to like this venue more than I did. The coffee was hot and very nice, but not large. The toastie was full of meat filling but it was a burnt toast sandwich not sealed. The menu was simple, flexible but limited and not all prices were fully displayed. Plus you had to look at the walls and stare at other tables and customers. It was a big venue and simply decorated. The waitress was friendly and helpful. The price was average, not expensive. Overall it was alright, I just wanted a bit more finesse. This is classed as the best coffee shop in Whitehaven and the customers were friendly and charmingly local. I just think Whitehaven should expect a little bit more.
Dawn A
This is the most authentic, friendly, clean and efficient cafe in the town of Whitehaven, now run by a third generation. Don't expect haute cuisine, but you'll get smiles, good Northern food, cleanliness, and fair prices. Full of local customers who knew each other and were happy to share some craic on a snowy morning. The only place to visit!
Barbara Fennell
Lovely hot mug of coffee
car0T
We had a late lunch after a very cold morning in the museum. Our food was hot and served quickly by friendly staff
lynnetkd
Lovely, clean friendly atmosphere, with nice food and staff..x
My first ever visit to Cross’s cafe.What a very nice place to be.Nice food, nice staff, great service and really lovely coffee. I’ll be visiting a lot more, in the future. A hidden Gem.
We popped in on a cold Tuesday when we did a panicked quick-search for dog friendly cafes to warm up, so glad we did as it was a wonderful place! They allowed our dog to sit with us, offered her water and treats! Food and drinks came out in good time and the staff were exceptional, really wonderful people! If we’re ever in the area again we’ll be stopping in ?
Coffee was hot ? toasties fabulous & dog and cat
Just had a coffee but staff were pleasant thank you.
Excellent toasties home made cakes, and loads of other tasty dishes.
This place is a hidden gem, loved the traditional feel. It took me back to going in when I was a kid. Popped in for lunch with the family. Lovely food; plenty of variety and tasty. The loose leaf tea was a welcome brew. The milkshakes all freshly made and full of ice cream. The service was friendly and helpful especially with 8 of us deciding what to order. Would pop back in next time I am in town.
It's refreshing to visit a old school cafe serving good food with personal service. It's a treat to come here
Classic old style cafe with lovely food and great service. Worth a visit .
On holiday in the Lake District and on a rainy Thirsday we looked for somewhere with history to visit and Whitehaven was our destination. On arrival, before looking about, we found an independent coffee shop, Cross's Coffee shop, which we now recommend to anyone visiting the town. The facility very comfortable, the staff very kind and friendly and the drinks/snacks top of the bill !! Fab coffee, fab hot chocolate and the flapjacks..oozing with syrup. Our teacake was delicious and the supporting currant slice.. just like me Mam used to make..excellent ! Any time in Whitehaven, relax yourself at this exceptional coffee facility !!
Bland food , scrabbled egg and sausages on toast , sausages cheap and rock hard 2 sausages cut in the middle to look like 4, microwaved scrabbled egg more milk then egg not much taste and charged £9 for it
Restaurantji Recommends
I wanted to like this venue more than I did. The coffee was hot and very nice, but not large. The toastie was full of meat filling but it was a burnt toast sandwich not sealed. The menu was simple, flexible but limited and not all prices were fully displayed. Plus you had to look at the walls and stare at other tables and customers. It was a big venue and simply decorated. The waitress was friendly and helpful. The price was average, not expensive. Overall it was alright, I just wanted a bit more finesse. This is classed as the best coffee shop in Whitehaven and the customers were friendly and charmingly local. I just think Whitehaven should expect a little bit more.
This is the most authentic, friendly, clean and efficient cafe in the town of Whitehaven, now run by a third generation. Don't expect haute cuisine, but you'll get smiles, good Northern food, cleanliness, and fair prices. Full of local customers who knew each other and were happy to share some craic on a snowy morning. The only place to visit!
Lovely hot mug of coffee
We had a late lunch after a very cold morning in the museum. Our food was hot and served quickly by friendly staff
Lovely, clean friendly atmosphere, with nice food and staff..x