Name: The Country Coffee Shop

Where: Princes Street, Penrith

Website: Facebook page (@countrycoffeeshoppenrith) and twitter account (@thecountrycoff)

Tel No: 01768 210100

Opening hours : Mon-Sat, 9am-4pm

Owner/chef: Neil Brockbank and Kushti Morsman (Neil is also the chef)

History: The Country Coffee Shop has been at the heart of Penrith’s cafes cene for many years.
Neil took over as owner and chef in 2014 having cooked in various pubs and restaurants.
His sister Amanda is part of the team, running the front of house and his partner Kushti is also involved in the business making it a real family affair.
Situated near the entrance to the New Squares shopping area, there is lots of nearby parking.

Style of food: Café, bistro, homebaking.
The Country Coffee Shop serves everything from freshly baked scones and breakfasts, sandwiches, homemade quiche and homemade soups to exciting seasonal specials.

Menu sample: Coffee Shop muesli (£3.50); eggs on toast (£4.25); full cooked breakfast (£6.75); homemade scone with homemade jam and cream (£2.45); soup of the day with homemade roll (£3.95); freshly prepared sandwiches (£4.25 - £5.75); paninis (£5.95-£6.25); quiche platter (£6.50). We always have homemade traybakes and cakes (£2.25-£2.95).
Current specials are Parma ham, feta and grapefruit salad (£6.95); open prawn sandwich with apple and celery on homemade bloomer (£7.25); British asparagus, radish and pea ramekin topper with brie (£6.25).

In their own words: As a family-run business we aim to provide a friendly, relaxed and homely atmosphere for our customers.
We take great pride in using local suppliers for great fresh seasonal ingredients.
The breakfast menu has something for everyone from muesli to full cooked breakfast.
Our core menu consists of freshly prepared sandwiches, snacks, homemade soups and more.
However, the majority of lunchtime customers visit the Country Coffee Shop for the specials menu which changes regularly.
Using a mixture of traditional recipes and modern techniques we create homemade dishes.
Our homemade scones, cakes and tray bakes are perfect as a sweet treat!
We have gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options.
The Country Coffee Shop may look small from outside but we also have a second floor which seats an extra 30.