Cafes

Post Box Pantry

4.8 110 reviews Closed The Ride, Dufton, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6DB, United Kingdom

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Post Box Pantry is a cafe located in The Ride, Dufton, near Appleby-in-Westmorland. It offers a menu centered on classic English fare with a focus on hearty, quality meals. Menu highlights include a traditional English breakfast, a 6 oz steak burger, a vegetarian burger option, and a selection of baked goods such as scones with cream, coffee cake, and cakes served with shakes. The cafe is set in a tranquil rural environment, surrounded by nature, making it an ideal spot for those exploring the nearby countryside. Post Box Pantry emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere, combining a family-run feel with attentive service. Its setting provides a peaceful place to rest and enjoy simple, well-prepared food after outdoor activities or a day of sightseeing. The combination of its countryside location, familiar dishes, and relaxed ambiance contributes to its recognition as a notable local destination.

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Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy

Crowd

Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Post Box Pantry before visiting.

Reviews for Post Box Pantry

4.8

110 reviews

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Review highlights

Based on 110 reviews

Post Box Pantry is widely praised for its warm, family-run atmosphere and inviting community feel. Visitors consistently highlight the peaceful, nature-surrounded setting as a perfect retreat, especially after outdoor activities. The café is well-regarded for its high-quality, generously portioned food, particularly its full English breakfasts and homemade cakes, which many find both delicious and good value. Friendly and attentive service is another common strength, contributing to the overall welcoming experience. Reviewers frequently emphasize the café’s combination of excellent food, cozy environment, and personable staff, making it a favored spot for both locals and visitors seeking a relaxing, satisfying meal in a charming locale.

Mark Blewitt

Apr 02, 2026

Lovely family run cafe great environment lovey food and cake lots of great information Surrounded by lovely nature not to far from Greg's hut

Katie

Mar 20, 2026

A very peaceful place to stop off good food and meet kind people. Can’t recommend this place enough, wish I could give it 10 stars. delicious food, but what makes it extra special is the atmosphere, it was such a calm and relaxed place with the most lovely community feel to it. Lovely chose of food and cakes. Wish I lived closer.

Amanda Bentley

Feb 26, 2026

After a 'windy' tough walk up and around High Cup Nick this was just what we needed, 'All day breakfast' one of the best I've ever eaten. Quality ingredients, plentiful, tasty and only £10, very cheap for what you got. Would defo recommend if you're in the area. It will not dissappoint.

Paul Tulip

Feb 20, 2026

One of the best breakfasts we have had. Lovely staff and great service.

Dave H

Feb 19, 2026

This place pretty much perfect. The owners are incredibly helpful and friendly, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and my full English breakfast was right up there with the best I've ever had. I cannot recommend it enough.

Biro Clouds

Feb 19, 2026

4 eggs rolls, a cheese and tomato panini, a hot chocolate and a coffee massively helped make up for the horrendous morning over Cross Fell. A fab little spot that I and many folks were very grateful for.

Colin Dunn

Jan 14, 2026

We visited Post Box Pantry last week for tea and cake. The cakes were excellent and the cafe had a lovely calm atmosphere. The location is great and the views of the Pennine hills nearby are fabulous. the prices were reasonable too.

Nigel C

Dec 12, 2025

Arrived well after closing time but served large pot of tea and slice of Victoria sponge. Excellent. And not hurried to finish. Thank you