Local, independent, and chosen for quality.
Every supplier we work with was chosen deliberately. We don't use the cheapest option — we use the best option we can find, and we look locally first. Here's who makes The Buttered Cat possible.
See where they turn up on our menu.
Speciality Coffee
Our coffee comes from Bruce & Luke's, a specialty roaster who sources single-origin beans from sustainable farms. Every bag is roasted to bring out the character of the origin — whether that's a bright Ethiopian natural or a smooth Colombian washed.
We chose Bruce & Luke's because they care as much about the cup as we do. Their beans make a flat white worth travelling for.
Brownies & Traybakes
Our brownies and traybakes come from Blondies Brownies, made in small batches to order. Rich, properly gooey, and never mass-produced.
A brownie is either worth eating or it isn't. Blondies make the kind our customers come back for.
Cakes & Bakes
Dough-Luxe supply the cakes and bakes on our counter, made fresh in small batches. What's available changes through the week, which is exactly how we like it.
Handmade, local, and different every day. Ask your barista what's on the counter today.
Local Dairy & Produce
We source our dairy, eggs, and seasonal produce from farms across Cumbria. Short supply chains mean fresher ingredients and a smaller footprint — and it keeps money in the local economy.
Carlisle is surrounded by brilliant farms. It makes no sense to go further afield when the best is on our doorstep.
Speciality Chocolate
Our hot chocolates and mochas are made with speciality chocolate from Castle Chocolates. This is what separates our hot chocolate from a powder-and-hot-water version — it's a proper drink.
One sip and you'll understand. Castle Chocolates makes the kind of hot chocolate that people come back for.
Luxury Ice Cream
Our milkshakes and ice cream scoops use Lakes Luxury Ice Cream, made in the Lake District with local dairy. Available in classic and luxury tiers, served in a tub or cone with a complimentary flake.
Lakes Ice Cream tastes like proper ice cream. Rich, creamy, and made with milk from cows that actually live nearby.
We're always open to hearing from local producers who share our values. Come in and have a chat, or find us on social media.
In Kinmont Arcade, part of the historic Treasury Court in Carlisle city centre. Pop in for a coffee — we're open seven days a week.
