The Arches Coffee House - Carlisle

Visited with a friend, felt very safe as not too busy and we had plenty of space. We both had cream scones, I had a pot of tea, my companion had a hot chocolate, which looked delicious. The scones were tasty and fresh.

We visited on Saturday after reading earlier reviews. Enjoyed soup and sandwich -both excellent choices. I noted some criticisms of the toilets and sticky tables. These were unfair as while the tables are sticky it shows the cleaning that is undertaken. Similarly I was confident...about utilising the toilet even if I had to give way to someone exiting because of the narrow entrance. It is better to be sure of the hygiene of facilities these days. Very friendly and efficient service and we were greeted by one of the staff later in the afternoon as we continued our visit to Carlisle. The cakes are worth it as well

We've been here twice now within one week. It serves standard cafe food, but of excellent quality, freshly prepared and generous servings. It is also great value; being cheaper than other cafes close by. Staff are very friendly and they are clearly practising covid regualtion...cleaning; with every tabel thouroughly cleaned after each use and menus also cleaned very regularly. If I was being really picky, I'd say the loos could do with a revamp and perhaps have another hand sanitizer(they have one as you enter)just outside the loos. On the whole however, I'd thoroughly recommend. Probably the best cafe in Carlisle.

Fab! stumbled across The Arches by chance and ended up with a wonderful homemade soup and cheese toastie combo. Perfect for a rainy autumn day . Friendly staff, covid safe, and lovely food!

Was visiting Carslile for the day and stumbled across this little gem of a cafe. Staff were friendly and helpfull, was asked to sanitize hands on entrance and details were taken for track and trace, we ordered sandwiches and a drink the sandwiches were rammed...with filling and well presented. We sat opposite the counter and the staff were constantly sanitizing everything. Well done!!