# Bumbles Rest Cafe, Ambleside — Reviews & Opening Hours

> Bumbles Rest Cafe — Cafe in Ambleside with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 252 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions.

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# Bumbles Rest Cafe

2 Bridge Street, Ambleside

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10805841004293881181&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/)

**In short:** Bumbles Rest Cafe is a cafe in Ambleside, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 252 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places

## Good to know

### Payment

- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel.

## About Bumbles Rest Cafe

Bumbles Rest Cafe on Bridge Street serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a menu featuring coffee, hot chocolate, homemade cakes, toasties and soups. Vegetarian dishes are available. The cafe holds a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 out of 5.

Seating is available indoors and outdoors. Dogs are welcome. Board games are provided.

## Menu & facilities

🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🥦 Vegetarian options

🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍴 Dine-in

## Opening hours

**Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Wednesday** Closed

**Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

**Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

## What's nearby

- F.W. Garside Butchers next door
- Ambleside Post Office next door
- RockShop next door
- The Unicorn Ambleside next door
- Fred's Bookshop next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

People say this cafe offers delicious coffee, hot chocolate, and homemade cakes, along with tasty toasties and soups. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the cozy, quaint atmosphere, which includes board games. Visitors appreciate the friendly and welcoming staff, as well as the dog-friendly policy.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (252 reviews)

**Price level** £

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Ambleside

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1380341).

[More restaurants in Ambleside](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/restaurants)

★ 4.9 (252 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£1 – £10

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Ambleside

**Plus Code** 9C6VC2MP+3X

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Bumbles Rest Cafe?

Bumbles Rest Cafe is open Mon–Tue 10am–5pm; Wed closed; Thu–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 10am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Bumbles Rest Cafe any good?

Bumbles Rest Cafe is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 252 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### Does Bumbles Rest Cafe have vegetarian options?

Yes, Bumbles Rest Cafe serves vegetarian food.

### Does Bumbles Rest Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, there is outdoor seating.

## More near Bumbles Rest Cafe

### Hotels & B&Bs nearby

- [Waterwheel Guesthouse ★ 5.0 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/waterwheel-guesthouse)
- [The Waterwheel Guesthouse ★ 5.0 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/lake-district/hotels/the-waterwheel-guesthouse)
- [The Unicorn inn next door](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/the-unicorn-inn)
- [Ambleside Salutation Hotel BW Premier Collection ★ 4.7 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/ambleside-salutation-hotel-bw-premier-collection)

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