The story
At Ambleside’s Apple Pie Cafe & Bakery, the main draw is a classic Lake District full English breakfast. YouTubers Only Scrans, during their 48-hour food crawl, declared it “worth a visit,” singling out the hearty breakfast as a solid reason to stop in. The same creator, however, was less impressed with the sausage roll, calling it overpriced and noting it doesn’t hold up to Gregg’s.
Still, for walk-in-friendly, casual dining in a tourist-friendly bakery setting, the full English remains the standout order. The cafe’s 4.6-star rating suggests most guests leave happy, even if the pastry case has one clear miss. Stick to the breakfast, skip the roll, and you’ll understand the local appeal.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers praise the sausage roll as the standout, flaky and perfectly seasoned. The overall vibe is warm, comforting, and reliably satisfying.
“The meat is amazing but the pastry isn't puffy enough. For a sausage roll you need the whole experience. I give it a 6.9 out of 10. A Gregg's one gets a 10 from me. This was £4, not worth it.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Apple Pie Cafe & Bakery. Most active: Only Scrans
The Apple Pie Cafe & Bakery is worth a visit for the full English breakfast, though the sausage roll is overpriced and not as good as Gregg's.
Dishes mentioned
Full English Breakfast
The Cumberland sausages are so peppery and herby, and the bacon is fat thick, meaty and salty. The hash browns look great too. I put beans on there. This is a banging breakfast. The bacon normally I'm not a fan of dead thick bacon but this stuff is fantastic. All produce locally sourced.
Sausage Roll
The meat is amazing but the pastry isn't puffy enough. For a sausage roll you need the whole experience. I give it a 6.9 out of 10. A Gregg's one gets a 10 from me. This was £4, not worth it.
