# Cafe Ambio, Ambleside — Reviews & Opening Hours > Cafe Ambio — Cafe in Ambleside with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.1/5 from 61 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/crooklands/restaurants/cafe-ambio (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe ££ # Cafe Ambio Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre, Crooklands [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7847344389860571692&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) **In short:** Cafe Ambio is a cafe in Crooklands, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 61 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs. ## About Cafe Ambio Cafe Ambio sits within Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre near Ambleside. It serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, along with coffee and desserts, with a children's menu available. The cafe offers dine-in, takeaway and outdoor seating, and accommodates groups and families. The kitchen prepares sandwiches and cakes, including gluten-free options. Portions are reported as generous. A food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 reflects the cleanliness of the premises. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Cafe Ambio's own website](https://cafeambio.co.uk/location/grizedale/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). 🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch ☕ Coffee 🍰 Dessert menu 🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM ## What's nearby - Go Ape Grizedale next door - Biketreks Grizedale next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious food, including sandwiches, cakes, and gluten-free options, with generous portions. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the clean environment. Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.1 / 5 (61 reviews) **Price level** ££ **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Crooklands Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/530788). [More restaurants in Crooklands](https://staycation.co.uk/crooklands/restaurants) ★ 4.1 (61 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://cafeambio.co.uk/location/grizedale/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01229 860496](tel:01229860496) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Crooklands **Plus Code** 9C6R8XRG+7H ### 🏨 Places to stay near Crooklands Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes: paid car park. ### How do I contact Cafe Ambio? Call Cafe Ambio on +44 1229 860496. ## More near Cafe Ambio ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Ees Wyke Country House ★ 4.6 · 2.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hawkshead/hotels/ees-wyke-country-house) - [Sawrey House ★ 4.6 · 2.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/hotels/sawrey-house) - [Belle Green Bed and Breakfast ★ 4.9 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hawkshead/hotels/belle-green-bed-and-breakfast) - [Walker Ground Manor ★ 4.9 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hawkshead/hotels/walker-ground-manor) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Yamthwaite 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/yamthwaite-syk1094915) - [Bobbin Beck Cottage 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/bobbin-beck-cottage-syk1040807) - [Breasty Haw 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/breasty-haw-cc124163) - [Cherry Tree Cottage at Satterthwaite 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/westmorland-and-furness/cottages/cherry-tree-cottage-at-satterthwaite-syk1041445) ### Campsites nearby - [Coniston Hall Campsite ★ 3.6 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/coniston-hall-campsite) - [Pier Cottage Caravan Park ★ 4.9 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/camping/pier-cottage-caravan-park) - [Hoathwaite Campsite (National Trust) ★ 4.8 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cumbria/camping/hoathwaite-campsite-national-trust) - [Coniston Park Coppice Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite ★ 4.6 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/camping/coniston-park-coppice-caravan-and-motorhome-club-campsite) ### Things to do nearby - [Go Ape Grizedale ★ 4.8 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/hawkshead/attractions/go-ape-grizedale) - [Grizedale Forest ★ 4.6 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ambleside/attractions/grizedale-forest) - [Coniston Water ★ 3.6 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/coniston/attractions/coniston-water) - [Windermere Canoe Kayak and Bike Hire ★ 4.7 · 3.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/bowness-on-windermere/attractions/windermere-canoe-kayak-and-bike-hire)