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Stiles Coffee BarAmbleside, Lake District

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Compston Rd0.2 mi from Ambleside centrelast reviewed May 2026

Carvetii beans from Keswick in a family-run café on Compston Road. In a tourist town where most cafes don't bother, the sourcing decision is the story.

Carvetii from Keswick in a tourist town that mostly hasn't caught up.

4.6★★★★½(813)
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What we love

  • Beans from Carvetii, Keswick's independent specialty roaster
  • Filter by cafetiere alongside the full espresso menu
  • Family-run on Compston Road

Location

Compston Rd, Ambleside LA22 9DJ, UK

0.2 mi from Ambleside centre

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