# The Buttered Cat, Carlisle — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Buttered Cat — Cafe in Carlisle with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 145 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/restaurants/the-buttered-cat (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # The Buttered Cat Fisher Street, Carlisle [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15689469778073130043&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Buttered Cat](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/111776619791710462746) **In short:** The Buttered Cat is a cafe in Carlisle, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 145 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Buttered Cat The Buttered Cat is a cafe on Fisher Street in Carlisle's Kinmont Arcade. It serves paninis, cakes and coffee, with a wide range of options available. The venue holds a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 out of 5. The cafe is equipped to accommodate children and groups. It has received a Google rating of 4.9 from 145 reviews. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Buttered Cat's own website](https://www.thebutteredcat.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Jopson's Jewellers next door - TK Maxx next door - The Kings Head next door - McDonald's next door - Carlisle Cathedral next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious paninis, cakes, and coffee, with many highlighting the wide variety of options. They also mention the cozy and welcoming atmosphere, along with the friendly and attentive staff. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (145 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Carlisle Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1709243). [More restaurants in Carlisle](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/restaurants) ★ 4.9 (145 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](https://www.thebutteredcat.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Carlisle **Plus Code** 9C6VV3W7+4F ### 🏨 Places to stay near Carlisle Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DCarlisle%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Buttered Cat? The Buttered Cat is open Mon–Sun 9am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Buttered Cat any good? The Buttered Cat is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 145 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is The Buttered Cat good for children? Yes, The Buttered Cat is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at The Buttered Cat? The Buttered Cat does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only. ## More near The Buttered Cat ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Crown & Mitre Hotel ★ 4.1 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/crown-mitre-hotel) - [Brooklyn House ★ 4.4 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/brooklyn-house) - [Cartref Guest House ★ 4.8 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/cartref-guest-house) - [Ashleigh House ★ 5.0 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/hotels/ashleigh-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Fern Lee 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/fern-lee-syk1129683) - [Stanwix Cottage ★ 5.0 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/stanwix-cottage-uk39902) - [Rosehip 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/rosehip-ukc9157) - [Knoll House 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumberland/cottages/knoll-house-ukc9190) ### Campsites nearby - [Dalston Leisure Certificated Location ★ 4.3 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/dalston-leisure-certificated-location) - [Dalston Hall Holiday Park & Golf Club ★ 4.5 · 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/camping/dalston-hall-holiday-park-golf-club) - [Green Acres Caravan Park ★ 4.8 · 3.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/camping/green-acres-caravan-park) - [Green Meadows Country Park ★ 4.1 · 3.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/green-meadows-country-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Carlisle Cathedral ★ 4.7 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/attractions/carlisle-cathedral) - [Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery ★ 4.6 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/attractions/tullie-house-museum-and-art-gallery) - [Bitts Park ★ 4.7 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/attractions/bitts-park) - [Carlisle Castle ★ 4.4 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/carlisle/attractions/carlisle-castle)