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Waterside Cafe & BistroKendal

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Kent View0.1 mi from Kendal centrelast reviewed May 2026

A riverside bistro in central Kendal where the kitchen is the main draw, and the flat white is made with enough attention to latte art that ordering one alongside lunch is an easy call.

Riverside Kendal bistro where the kitchen leads and the flat white earns its keep.

4.6★★★★½(508)
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What we love

  • •Riverside setting in the centre of Kendal
  • •Flat white served with care, latte art noted
  • •Oat milk on the menu
  • •Kitchen is the primary reason to visit

Location

Kent View, Kendal LA9 4DZ, UK

0.1 mi from Kendal centre

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