Farrer's has roasted here since 1819 and still sells direct from the roastery. Penningtons, Podda & Wren, and Red Bank all roast their own; Rinscoffee operates from a food park down the road in Burneside.
Last updated May 2026
Kendal
A working roastery you can walk into, with named single-origin lots on the counter and staff who roasted every one of them. This is a sourcing-led operation, not a cafe that happens to stock bags.
Kendal
Penningtons roast in Kendal and sell direct from the roastery. The Summit Special arrives before it stops degassing.