# Herdwicks, Coniston — Reviews & Opening Hours > Herdwicks — Cafe in Coniston with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 1,888 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/restaurants/herdwicks (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Herdwicks Yewdale Road, Coniston [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14365017948763443509&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Herdwicks](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110666172096712335319) **In short:** Herdwicks is a cafe in Coniston, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,888 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Herdwicks Herdwicks occupies the Old Telephone Exchange on Yewdale Road in Coniston. The cafe serves freshly prepared food using locally sourced ingredients, with hearty breakfasts and lamb burgers among the offerings. Prices are moderate. The venue welcomes children and groups, and dogs are accommodated. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Herdwicks's own website](https://yewtree-farm.com/herdwicks-cafe/?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 - The Coniston Institute next door - The Ruskin Museum next door - Beech Tree House 150m away - W F Hutchinson Ltd 150m away - Crown Inn, Coniston 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious, freshly prepared food, including hearty breakfasts and lamb burgers, made with locally sourced ingredients. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the friendly, attentive staff and that the cafe is very dog-friendly. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (1,888 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Coniston Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1036007). [More restaurants in Coniston](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (1,888 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://yewtree-farm.com/herdwicks-cafe/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [015394 41141](tel:01539441141) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Coniston **Plus Code** 9C6R9WCF+4M ### 🏨 Places to stay near Coniston 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%3DConiston%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Herdwicks? Herdwicks is open Mon–Sun 9am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Herdwicks any good? Herdwicks is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,888 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Herdwicks good for children? Yes, Herdwicks is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Herdwicks? Call Herdwicks on +44 15394 41141. ## More near Herdwicks ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Meadowdore Cafe B&B ★ 4.5 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/hotels/meadowdore-cafe-b-b) - [The Black Bull Inn and Hotel ★ 4.3 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/hotels/the-black-bull-inn-and-hotel) - [The Yewdale Inn and Hotel ★ 4.2 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/hotels/the-yewdale-inn-and-hotel) - [The Crown Inn ★ 4.5 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/hotels/the-crown-inn) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Sethera next door](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/sethera-syk1041264) - [Hazelodge next door](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/hazelodge-syk1104692) - [Copper View next door](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/copper-view-w8499) - [Holme Fell next door](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/holme-fell-syk1115131) ### Campsites nearby - [Coniston Sports and Social Centre ★ 4.6 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/camping/coniston-sports-and-social-centre) - [Pier Cottage Caravan Park ★ 4.9 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/camping/pier-cottage-caravan-park) - [Old Man of Coniston Campsite ★ 5.0 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/camping/old-man-of-coniston-campsite) - [Coniston Hall Campsite ★ 3.6 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/coniston-hall-campsite) ### Things to do nearby - [Coniston Water ★ 3.6 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/attractions/coniston-water) - [Go Ape Grizedale ★ 4.8 · 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hawkshead/attractions/go-ape-grizedale) - [Grizedale Forest ★ 4.6 · 4.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/attractions/grizedale-forest) - [Wray Castle ★ 4.7 · 4.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/attractions/wray-castle)