# Esquires Coffee House, Ambleside — Reviews & Opening Hours > Esquires Coffee House — Coffee Shop in Ambleside with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 3.8/5 from 1,096 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/restaurants/esquires-coffee-house (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Coffee Shop # Esquires Coffee House 14 Market Cross, Ambleside [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11963864034310775173&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Esquires Coffee House](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/107905308711434258538) **In short:** Esquires Coffee House is a coffee shop in Ambleside, rated 3.8 out of 5 from 1,096 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Esquires Coffee House Esquires Coffee House sits on Market Cross in Ambleside. The cafe serves coffee and food including vegetarian options and a dish called the Cumbrian Benedict. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The venue accommodates children and groups. Some customers report quick service and friendly staff; others have noted inconsistency in service quality and pricing concerns. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Esquires Coffee House's own website](https://www.esquirescoffee.co.uk/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext&y_source=1_MTUyNDU2MTMtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Zeffirellis next door - Cotswold Outdoor Ambleside next door - Co-op Food - Ambleside - Compston Road next door - GO Outdoors Ambleside next door - Greggs next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this cafe offers great coffee and tasty food, including vegetarian options and the Cumbrian Benedict, with friendly and helpful staff providing quick service in a welcoming atmosphere. Other reviews mention service can be unprofessional and food can be overpriced. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 3.8 / 5 (1,096 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **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/298931). [More restaurants in Ambleside](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/restaurants) ★ 3.8 (1,096 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.esquirescoffee.co.uk/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext&y_source=1_MTUyNDU2MTMtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D) [015394 32182](tel:01539432182) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ambleside **Plus Code** 9C6VC2JP+PG ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ambleside Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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