Safer, there is no need to enter our shop as we have a collection hatch under our canopy to the right of our building. Located in Ambleside, in the heart of Lake District, we are an independent, family run, Cafe and Bakery. Since it's opening in 1975 The Apple Pie has grown in size and popularity, but we still keep our traditional values at heart, serving fresh and quality products everyday to regular visitors, passing tourists and loyal locals.
All of our products are made on site, with the exception of our cornish pasties, which we source from quality suppliers. Our unique, two-storey craft bakery produces all our fresh bread, cakes and pies everyday. We pride ourselves on the quality and freshness of our products, using the finest ingredients, which we try to source locally wherever possible.
All of our products are made on site, with the exception of our cornish pasties, which we source from quality suppliers. Our unique, two-storey craft bakery produces all our fresh bread, cakes and pies everyday. We pride ourselves on the quality and freshness of our products, using the finest ingredients, which we try to source locally wherever possible.
Services
Our cafe is located to the behind our bakery shop, and is accessed down the side of our building (there is no longer access through the shop). At busy times we have operate a queing system which is located under the lean to, so you can stay warm and dry in our lovely Lake Distict climate. With a choice of five seating areas the Apple Pie can cater for most of our customer's needs.
We bake off our savouries in the bakery shop, but the vast majority is produced and baked in our bakery which has now grown to spread across two floors with a skilled team of 7 bakers and confectioners producing hand crafted goods from scratch, 7 days a week, with an emphasis on quality, freshness and good value.
Safer, there is no need to enter our shop as we have a collection hatch under our canopy to the right of our building. Orders must be placed before 3pm on The Day before Collection, this gives us time to make, bake and pack your goodies. Collection will be after 12pm on the Day following your order.
You can find us iin the heart of bustling Ambleside, right next to the famous bridge house, on the A591. We are perfectly placed for you to visit from the main carpark, or any accomodation in Ambleside. The Apple Pie Bakery shop is located at the front of our building, enter through the door between the bay windows.
We need energetic, outgoing, friendly people to work in all areas of the business. Experience in baking, coffee making, waiting on, cooking is an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given. Hours are generally between 35 and 45 over 5 days (occasionally 6), including weekends. Starting times vary, earlier in the bakery.
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Hannah M.
Dec 02, 2018
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I was sad that I had already eaten because everything smelled amazing, but just seeing the words "apple pie" made me want some, badly!
I went for the spiced one with ice cream, and a passion fruit tea (all the teas are local by that brand, at least). I would normally go for custard, but the ice cream sounded lovely, and I do think that I made the right choice!
The staff were just lovely, too.
I went for the spiced one with ice cream, and a passion fruit tea (all the teas are local by that brand, at least). I would normally go for custard, but the ice cream sounded lovely, and I do think that I made the right choice!
The staff were just lovely, too.
Katie M.
Mar 20, 2018
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Dhwani S.
Oct 24, 2017
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THE POSTCARD LIFE recommends.
It doesn't happen that you are in Ambleside and you do not visit the famous Apple Pie. Its really famous for its desserts and of course, needless to say the apple pie. I wouldn't say I loved the apple pie - found it pretty ok- also you are not going to find eggless desserts out here so please don't go looking out for them. But yes do try the apple pie, you might just like it.
It doesn't happen that you are in Ambleside and you do not visit the famous Apple Pie. Its really famous for its desserts and of course, needless to say the apple pie. I wouldn't say I loved the apple pie - found it pretty ok- also you are not going to find eggless desserts out here so please don't go looking out for them. But yes do try the apple pie, you might just like it.
Vincent T.
Sep 16, 2016
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What a nice little find in a beautiful region of England!
As an American, I was really looking forward to a proper English breakfast-and they delivered. It was delicious and the coffee was good too. Super nice people as well.
I deeply regret not trying the apple pie- don't make the same mistake as I did!
As an American, I was really looking forward to a proper English breakfast-and they delivered. It was delicious and the coffee was good too. Super nice people as well.
I deeply regret not trying the apple pie- don't make the same mistake as I did!
Laura F.
Mar 22, 2016
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This cosy little cafe is definitely a must visit in Ambleside! Situated right in the middle of the village it was next door to the apple pie bed and breakfast where we had spent the weekend.
I ordered a full English breakfast and a pot of tea - both of which were served quickly and did not disappoint. It's a very busy cafe too! So make sure you get there early if you want a table.
I ordered a full English breakfast and a pot of tea - both of which were served quickly and did not disappoint. It's a very busy cafe too! So make sure you get there early if you want a table.
Mathew S.
Sep 15, 2015
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Jonathan N.
Apr 08, 2015
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I really like this place, with a very wide range of pastries, cakes and some hot food too. This is a well established business in the heart of Ambleside that is incredibly popular with cyclists, walkers and tourists to the area in general.
Ever since I was young I would go here and buy a vanilla slice. I don't think they have changed the recipe since then as it always brings back memories whenever I go back.
The only reason i give this 3 and not 4 stars is because of the price. I completely understand why they set the prices the way they are. But as I used to live in this area for 20+ years
Ever since I was young I would go here and buy a vanilla slice. I don't think they have changed the recipe since then as it always brings back memories whenever I go back.
The only reason i give this 3 and not 4 stars is because of the price. I completely understand why they set the prices the way they are. But as I used to live in this area for 20+ years
Pat M.
Aug 21, 2014
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Absolutely packed at mid-afternoon, as a rainy day in the Lakes District equals a LOT of people milling around town looking for things to do. Had only a short wait to be seated, and the staff - and there were a boatload there - appears to make it a priority to try to take your order pretty much immediately. I noted that that practice didn't seem to please a woman who had just sat down and whose partner had headed to the restroom/toilet. I ordered the "local blend" tea to begin with, and give myself some time to decide what to get from the massive menu. Alas, when I selected one of
Saskia B.
Jul 15, 2013
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Was a little bit weird having apple pie with ice cream for breakfast, but it was WORTH it. Let's just say I have a passion for apple pie, and this restaurant fulfilled it. The filling and pasty was just soft enough, and not too sharp or sweet. You could get it spicy with sultanas and ice cream or fresh cream. There weren't any huge chunks of hard apple which I loved.
Hot chocolate was also excellent and service was great. At the front you could take away various delicious looking pastries and buns. Definitely worth a visit!
Hot chocolate was also excellent and service was great. At the front you could take away various delicious looking pastries and buns. Definitely worth a visit!
Jessica H.
May 08, 2013
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A lovely place to stumble upon when wandering around Ambleside, but does suffer somewhat from a cafe extending too rapidly for its own good.
The front is lovely and quaint, with a bay window displaying pies and hot cross buns as big as your face, the exterior nicely paved and in a little sun trap, but the back? The back is quite poorly carpeted, with plastic wooden chairs and tables a little bit too close together. I was drawn in by the front but put off by the back.
The waiting staff were super friendly but not focused on their own individual areas - we were asked 3 or 4 times by different
The front is lovely and quaint, with a bay window displaying pies and hot cross buns as big as your face, the exterior nicely paved and in a little sun trap, but the back? The back is quite poorly carpeted, with plastic wooden chairs and tables a little bit too close together. I was drawn in by the front but put off by the back.
The waiting staff were super friendly but not focused on their own individual areas - we were asked 3 or 4 times by different
Heather L.
Mar 11, 2012
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Lovely cafe, loads of goodies to sink your teeth into, and it is all very affordable. After a day of walking, my colleague and I decided we needed tea and cakes. I remembered this cafe and suggested it.
When we arrived, the first thing you are greeted by is a large display of cakes and pastries. If you are taking away, you order at the display. If you are wanting to sit in, you proceed further back, where a staff member will lead you to the back room where there are loads of seats. The staff member who helped us was very helpful and I noticed they were very efficient as well, with little
When we arrived, the first thing you are greeted by is a large display of cakes and pastries. If you are taking away, you order at the display. If you are wanting to sit in, you proceed further back, where a staff member will lead you to the back room where there are loads of seats. The staff member who helped us was very helpful and I noticed they were very efficient as well, with little
Qype User Aey
Sep 14, 2011
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The service was very slow and unfriendly in here. I think the fact they have wee signs on the table telling you that if you haven't been served talk to a member of staff, suggests this is a frequent issue. We waited 15 minutes for our order (for two coffees) to be taken. There were lots of staff on and the cafe wasn't full. We then had to wait another 15 minutes for the coffees to arrive. All in all a 30 minute wait.
On the plus side the coffees were nice and they do have free wifi, so not all bad.
On the plus side the coffees were nice and they do have free wifi, so not all bad.
Lyndsey B.
Aug 13, 2011
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Popped in here to get some cakes to take out.
WOW is all I can say about it. We bought them to take home for the family. I got eclairs, chorley cake, eccles cake, caramel doughnuts and vanilla slices. ( 7.50 for 6 cakes)
All of them without exception were absolutely fantastic.
The cafe itself looked really nice too.
WOW is all I can say about it. We bought them to take home for the family. I got eclairs, chorley cake, eccles cake, caramel doughnuts and vanilla slices. ( 7.50 for 6 cakes)
All of them without exception were absolutely fantastic.
The cafe itself looked really nice too.
Qype User Al Mc
Mar 26, 2011
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Emma C.
Mar 06, 2011
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This delightful little cafe has been around for over 30 years, situated on one of the main streets in Ambleside, a 2 min walk from the carpark, so its not very hard to miss.
There are a lot of little cafes and bakeries within a very small area in this little town in Cumbria, all offering what they say is the best in hot chocolates, pastries, sandwiches & more substantial fair for weary walkers.
So, why stop at the Apple Pie then? Well for one thing, you have the option of take out, so you could grab yourself a sandwich before heading down to the lake, there is also ample indoor seating and
There are a lot of little cafes and bakeries within a very small area in this little town in Cumbria, all offering what they say is the best in hot chocolates, pastries, sandwiches & more substantial fair for weary walkers.
So, why stop at the Apple Pie then? Well for one thing, you have the option of take out, so you could grab yourself a sandwich before heading down to the lake, there is also ample indoor seating and
Qype User Impeti
Jan 30, 2009
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Please visit here when you go to Ambleside,it sells the most delicious cake and pastries.They do sell other snacks and savoury pastries as well as sandwiches.It's a pleasant place to have a coffee and a snack.The only down side is it gets very busy.
Staff seem to be friendy enough but do get over wrought as it can be hectic depending on when you go
Staff seem to be friendy enough but do get over wrought as it can be hectic depending on when you go
Qype User Sparky
Dec 30, 2008
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