When it comes to a nice day out, you can’t go wrong with a nice cup of coffee or tea. Tasty sandwiches, hot drinks and sweet treats – bliss!

And with the Platinum jubilee long weekend coming up, it’s an excellent excuse to treat yourself to an afternoon out. But where are the best places to go for a hot drink in Carlisle?

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We’ve scoured through TripAdvisor reviews to find your top picks in.

Best coffee shops in Carlisle

Foxes Café Lounge

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Where is it: 18 Abbey Street, Carlisle CA3 8TX

Foxes Café Lounge is described as a “cosy café” with a lovely full breakfast. Some reviews are mixed, however positive comments prevail making it the top coffee house according to reviews.

John Watt & Son Coffee House

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Where is it: 11 Bank Street, Carlisle CA3 8HG

John Watt & Son is described by reviewers as having great choices and even better coffee.

Coffee Genius

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Where is it: 20-21 St Cuthberts Lane, Carlisle CA3 8AG

Another highly rated Carlisle establishment, one reviewer calls Coffee Genius “the best coffee in town”.

I Love Café

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Where is it: Fisher Street 4 Kinmont Arcade, Carlisle CA3 8RN

Reviews of I Love Café are overwhelmingly positive, with customers praising everything from the service to the delicious food.

The Arches Coffee House

Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Where is it: 21 Fisher Street, Carlisle CA3 8RF

Another positively reviewed coffee house in Carlisle with reviewers calling it a “gem of a place”.