Phone: +441539454345
Address: Lake Rd Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BJ, UK, LA23 3AP, United Kingdom
City: Bowness-on-Windermere
Dishes: 5
Reviews: 2175
Website: https://urbanfoodhouse.co.uk/
"Urban Food House has a couple of vegan options including cheese, so I visited for lunch on an extremely wet Lake District day and seemed everyone thought the same, as it got very busy. I read the fantastic Tripadvisor reviews, so had high expectations and to be honest I was disappointed. I ordered Earl Grey tea with oat milk and when it arrived my gut instinct told me it was not oat (was very white, whereas all oat milk I have used is not). The waitress came to take our order, so I queried it and she took the jug away without saying a word, just a huff (so I presume she made a mistake). There was no apology and its a good job I didn't drink it as I am allergic (not life threatening though). She returned with a replacement, which I left as it had a weird thick and gloopy texture, more like oat cream. I ordered the vegan version of the vegetable flatbread, basically without feta, although I should have asked for vegan cheese, but I was still annoyed about the **** up with the milk and it slipped my mind to ask. Hubby ordered a vegan burger without vegan cheese, as he is watching his saturated fat intake after a heart bypass. The flatbread looked amazing with beautiful vivid colours, yet fell a bit flat on flavour, although a good grind of salt and pepper was a big improvement. If I made this dish I would add a big dollop of smoked houmous on top, with a good drizzle of sriracha sauce and it would elevate the dish to magnificent. The burger was very good, it was in fact two burgers on a ciabatta roll with lovely crisp chips and he wolfed it down, would have been better with the cheese, but his health comes first. I was a little underwhelmed with the whole experience and the waitress had a cold unfriendly attitude for a front of house position. We are returning to Bowness on Windermere later on in the year, but do not think I will be revisiting Urban Food House."
Menu - 5 options
All prices are estimates.
Gnocchi
Soft potato dumplings served with a creamy pesto sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Calamari
Tender calamari rings lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection, served with tangy marinara sauce for a delightful appetizer.
Mushroom Burger
Juicy beef patty topped with sauteed mushrooms, melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, and creamy aioli on a toasted bun.
User
the restaurant is very appealing. there is a vegan burger and yet another vegan dish on the dinner card. the burger was quite large, unfortunately also a little dry. but the bread was very delicious.
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User
The food for brunch was incredibly delicious. Unfortunately, the sausages and chorizo contained gluten, which limited my options. However, I had gluten-free bread and enjoyed a fantastic egg royale. The coffee was also great!
User
we had a nice experience here. they originally told us that they were from the vegan flatbread, but then they said they would let it work and we had a really nice off-Menu meal (I guess with which ingredients they were left).
User
Ordered the vegan breakfast and added avocado as it was pretty limited. The portion size was tiny half a slice of toast to reference! Veg included tomatoes which tasted like plastic and spinach which tasted off. Hash browns were OK but pretty cold as were the beans. The coffee must have been watered down as it tasted like dishwater. Do not go here!
User
we had olives sourded with caramelized red planks, which was beautiful (the olives were especially beautiful! then we had a pizza that they exchanged from the milk cheese for vegan cheese. it was honestly one of the best pizzas we've ever eaten! the options are very limited for vegans, but what they do have it delicious and since there is a small business restaurant it is not surprising that they have a limited vegan menu.
User
I had already viewed previous reviews I had expected more vegan options. Unfortunately I could only find a dish on the menu that was listed as vegan. I ordered the roasted veg on ciabatta with hummus and pommes. very unusual presentation, as it just looked like a bit of a mossus with the roasted veg mixed with the hummus in a large barm. with the fritten it was just a massive carb festival. tried ok and it was very full, but only lacked raffinesse unfortunately. the interieur was beautiful and the staff was attentive. updated by previous review on 2022-06-24
User
Contrary to the bad reviews here, I had a really good experience with this restaurant. I had the vegan breakfast which was very fresh and tasty I asked for more mushrooms in replacement of halloumi. I also had the tender stem broccoli which was great. After this, I was still hungry so decided to order the courgette and corn fritters with damson chutney which I devoured super quickly! The service was great so I have no complaints. The food took long to serve but I understand this wasn’t fast food it could’ve been quicker. Updated from previous review on 2021 07 27
User
Whilst they have what sounds like a good deal for an early evening set menu (two courses for £15), on closer inspection, it's not that great for vegans. There are two vegan main meals and only one of these is part of the deal; and there's only one vegan starter. I had the Imam Baldi, basically stuffed aubergine. It didn't taste of much, was oily and undercooked, and was rather small. I had a nice vegan ice-cream for pudding (not homemade) but I'm afraid that wasn't enough to redeem the place as a vegan culinary destination. My omnivore friends thought it was great though!
User
Vegan breakfast was the worst Vegan Breakfast I’ve ever had. The potato scone was shredded deep fried potato with an overwhelming taste of vegetable oil, the hash brown measured 2cm x 2cm and had no crunch on the outside and no fluffy potato on the inside, the portion of baked beans were warm and I counted 10 beans, the tomatoes were hard and the avocado unseasoned. The mushrooms were ok as was the spinach but the portion size was very poor and the overall quality of the breakfast was very disappointing. I would not recommend this place to anyone seeking a vegetarian or vegan meal with far better options close by.
User
Urban Food House has a couple of vegan options including cheese, so I visited for lunch on an extremely wet Lake District day and seemed everyone thought the same, as it got very busy. I read the fantastic Tripadvisor reviews, so had high expectations and to be honest I was disappointed. I ordered Earl Grey tea with oat milk and when it arrived my gut instinct told me it was not oat (was very white, whereas all oat milk I have used is not). The waitress came to take our order, so I queried it and she took the jug away without saying a word, just a huff (so I presume she made a mistake). There was no apology and its a good job I didn't drink it as I am allergic (not life threatening though)....
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Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time.
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Italian Savor the rich and diverse flavors of Italy with our menu, offering classic pasta, savory risottos, and traditional meat and seafood dishes, all crafted with authentic ingredients and passion. Buon appetito!
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American Enjoy classic American flavors with our diverse menu, featuring juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken, hearty BBQ ribs, and fresh salads. Indulge in timeless comfort with each bite, crafted to satisfy all tastes.
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Fast Food Enjoy a variety of quick and delicious meals perfect for on-the-go dining. From juicy burgers and crispy fries to refreshing drinks, our fast food menu satisfies your cravings with speedy service and irresistible flavors.
Amenities
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Weekend Brunch
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Gluten-free Menu
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Wheelchair Accessible
