The story
Nestled within the Heaton Cooper Studio in Grasmere, Matilda’s has earned a stellar 4.7-star rating for its distinctive take on breakfast. The cafe leans into Swedish traditions, offering a menu that feels both unexpected and perfectly suited to the Lake District’s appetite for hearty, cozy meals.
Creator Only Scrans highlights the “unique Swedish breakfast experience” and specifically praises the “hearty Pytt i Panna.” He notes the dish is robust and satisfying, though he adds that it “is not cheap.” For travelers seeking a memorable morning meal that stands out from the usual full English, Matilda’s delivers a well-executed Nordic twist in an art-filled setting.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
Scran's singular review of Matilda's praises the Pytt i panna as a hearty, unpretentious standout, capturing the restaurant's warm, comforting vibe.
“It's a colorful Viking hash. Spicy, with little bits of crumble and sausage. Scandinavian hash with belly pork, sausage, bacon, potato, pickle beets, bacon jam, fried egg. £35 for two meals, standard for the area. It's a really unique breakfast, has all the elements: carbs, protein, grease.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Matilda's. Most active: Only Scrans
Matilda's offers a unique Swedish breakfast experience with a hearty Pytt i Panna, though it's not cheap.
Dishes mentioned
Pytt i Panna
It's a colorful Viking hash. Spicy, with little bits of crumble and sausage. Scandinavian hash with belly pork, sausage, bacon, potato, pickle beets, bacon jam, fried egg. £35 for two meals, standard for the area. It's a really unique breakfast, has all the elements: carbs, protein, grease.
