Book, Bean and Ice Cream

Not our local cafe as we live in Preston but one definitely on our radar. Great coffee, cakes and scones in a friendly atmosphere. Oh, and the bookshop is kept current and children friendly too which is a bonus.

Although I've walked past this place a hundred times or more, I've always been on a mission to some other place or pressed for time.
The one thing that always stuck with me was it was never empty... Always a good sign.
Finding myself with time to spare and mouth dry due to a nice sunny day, I ventured in and was pleasantly surprised at the delicious aroma of coffee and cakes, yes please 🥳
A large hazelnut latte and a generous slice of coffee and walnut cake, was quite literally the icing on the cake 😋
The staff are warm and friendly, the service was excellent and I've made it my mission to attend at least once a week, as an avid book reader this place just ticks all the boxes for a break away from the digital life, which we've all become a slave to.
My son has attended both times I've visited and as a 24 Yr old, his tastes are slightly different to mine, however we both agreed that as I prefer the feel and smell of freshly printed pages of a book, he likes to browse on his phone, in the safe and welcoming environment whilst he enjoys a coffee, ice-cream frappe, he says getting to choose a different ice-cream each time, just makes the experience that little more enjoyable.
A definite recommendation from a 24 Yr old and his 49 Yr old Dad.
Two generations enjoying the same place... Must be worth a visit.

Lovely, friendly staff always greet with a smile. Very tasty cakes, the best hot chocolate and gorgeous ice cream.

Adorable little place with a great range of cafe foods, books and ice cream! Fantastic staff and lovely service

Awesome cakes. Very reasonable prices. Lovely staff.

Excellent service Will definitely be going back for there gorgeous cakes and warm welcome

Friendly staff great service and reasonable prices. Will definitely return

Nice cozy coffee shop. Lovely cakes.Not a big menu more for coffee and cakes.