Full English Breakfast
from £10A proper plate with eggs, sausage, bacon, black pudding, beans, mushrooms and hash browns.
A little cafe with a big welcome
Homemade food, fresh bakes & a proper cuppa.
Right at the old gatehouse on Richardson Street, Gatehouse Cafe is all about warm welcomes, home cooking and the sort of counter that makes it hard to leave with just one thing.
★★★★★
4.8 from 56 Google reviews
Open Monday to Friday
10am–3pm · homemade food · dog friendly
🐕 Dog friendly·👶 Children welcome·🍰 Homemade bakes on the counter·☕ Proper coffee & hot chocolate
From our kitchen
Menu highlights
Homemade Quiche
daily specialGolden, freshly baked quiche with crisp pastry — ideal for lunch with salad or chips.
Counter treats
from £2.95Scones, caramel shortbread, brownies and fresh cakes lined up on the counter each day.
Hot chocolate & sweet treats
ask in storeA cosy pick-me-up with proper café comfort — ideal with one of the home bakes.
Specials change daily — pop in or check our Facebook page for what’s on the board.
Our story
Real food, proper portions, plenty of character.
We sit at the entrance of Carlisle Cemetery — a peaceful, memorable spot with a loyal local following and plenty of passers-by who stumble across us and end up staying for lunch.
From breakfasts and quiche to cakes, hot chocolate and Sunday roast-style comfort, everything feels homely, friendly and made with care.
See you soon. Mind the step on the way in.
Kind words
What folks are saying
★★★★★4.8 · 56+ Google reviews
★★★★★10 months ago
“Could not fault this beautiful little cafe nestled in the outskirts of Carlisle. The food was exceptional and made fresh to order. Nothing was too much trouble.”
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Annette Norris
Google review
★★★★★4 months ago
“Lovely little cafe — definitely recommend. The staff are awesome.”
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Maxine Blaylock
Google review
★★★★★10 months ago
“A charming little facility, something of a Community Hub. Staff are friendly and happy to help. The breakfast is good value and nice quality.”
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Charles Reynolds
Google review
Come and find us
Visit the cafe
We’re in the old gatehouse at the entrance to Carlisle Cemetery on Richardson Street. Free parking, dogs welcome, and there’s usually something fresh on the counter.
Address
Richardson Street, Carlisle CA2 6AA
Opening hours
- Monday10:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday10:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday10:00 – 15:00
- Thursday10:00 – 15:00
- Friday10:00 – 15:00
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Afternoon teas require three days’ notice — please book over Facebook or by phone.
Have a look round outside — switch between street view and the map, or open it in Google Maps for directions.