Apricot Meringue in Ribble Valley

Family breakfast, service was excellent, staff very polite and friendly,food was fantastic 5stars, we've been back 3 times since,

We love this cafe it’s our favourite and we visit regularly. Lovely friendly service, great traditional food - the breakfast is perfect! Good coffee, love the china cups and saucers and tea pots, it just has a lovely traditional feel to it.

Perfect local café. From the friendly service to the delicious home cooked food. One of the best cheese and onion pies I've ever tasted. Accompanied by moreish skin on fries.

Unfortunately, we came here twice within the last month and were disappointed with the cappuccinos. The first time we thought it was probably a mistake, but the second time was the same. They were just hot milk with a minimum amount of coffee. It doesn't take much to make a great coffee when you have the proper machine, so it doesn't make sense to produce poor coffee.

Came here for brunch and to collect a cake which I had ordered. Was not disappointed with the cake or the food! Anita was so helpful, and the cake she produced for my parents Diamond anniversay was amazing. Also tasted really good!

The waitress said it would be a 10 min wait for a prawn sandwich which was acceptable as they were busy. But it didn’t come for half an hour. Not much of an apology and no money knocked off for such a long wait. Don’t think I’ll be going again.

The food was od a very high standard all homemade My Earl Grey tea was served in a teapot with a China cup and saucer and the cutlery was laid with the blunt edge of the knife against the fork. My panini was served with locally sourced crisps and mixed salad. The decor was cottagey The bathroom was spotless as was the cafe. I will certainly remember it the next time I visit Clitheroe

Fresh food, freshly prepared, clean traditional surroundings, friendly service. Accommodated the wife's dietary requirements with a generous can do attitude.

I cannot recommend this company enough! I got married on the Sunday 20th August & the wedding venue did not provide a breakfast on the morning of the wedding. As it was a Sunday, most businesses were either closed or could not supply breakfast at such an early start. I put a post out on a Clitheroe community page & instantly, Anita from Apricot Meringue got in touch. She was friendly, courteous & incredibly helpful. We ended up ordering, breakfast butties, a continental platter & a platter for later on in the evening. They were absolutely amazing. The presentation alone was stunning & the quality was excellent. Everyone in the wedding party complimented on how delicious they were and not a single bite was left!! :) Thank you so much for setting our day off perfectly!

We visited this establishment for lunch. The staff were lovely, the food was ok, the tea was weak.

We have been coming to Apricot Meringue as a group of friends twice a week for 15 years. It is a lovely cafe with lovely staff and excellent food. It is a shame when one mistake in service warrants such an extreme review by a customer who had to wait 15 minutes for her scones. Anyone who has never made a mistake has never made anything.

If you place an order you expect it to come to your table, I’m I right? Had to go chasing our order, not a full meal, but 2 scones after waiting over 15 mins and having finished our hot drinks. When they eventually brought the scones I mentioned it had been so long we had finished our drinks, we were offered a glass of water!!! When paying they asked if everything was ok and I said no, the owners reply was “we were busy”, not what you want to hear!! Used to be a nice place to go, I won’t even mention the sticky table and the long hair stuck to the table cloth!! 👎🏻

If you are looking for a genuine tea room with homemade food, this is it. The service is attentive, the prices are realistic and the food is truly just like mama used to make. I always have the meat pie, potato and peas and am never disappointed. Thank you so much for a friendly, at home atmosphere.

Superb afternoon tea for a Father's day treat, large variety of both savoury and sweet food. Beautiful setting fast friendly service.Second time of going here and not disappointed,just wish we lived nearer?

Lovely traditional cafe in Clitheroe with very good coffee and cakes, excellent service and welcoming staff. Would highly recommend

Called in for a light Lunch on Saturday, and was not disappointed ! There is plenty of choice and it is all made `fresh` for you. All the Staff are very nice and nothing too much trouble for any of them, all working together as a `Team`. It is all very reasonably priced and served with a smile. I would definitely recommend the Apricot Meringue in a Heart-Beat, and will be returning for Lunch next time we are in Clitheroe.

As soon as you walk through the door you know it is going to be a great experience. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the tables were spaced enough to not feel crowded, even when busy, and the array of goodies on the counter were too inviting! The menu offered a great variety and all reasonably priced. Our drinks and meals were delivered promptly, were all delicious and the atmosphere was warm and homely. Looking forward to going back again soon.

We were attracted to the Apricot Meringue by previous reviews and its kerbside appeal. A busy Friday lunchtime. The food and drink were very good indeed; we were served fairly quickly; surroundings pleasant; choice of food and drink adequate. We were served by a young and 'diminutive' (sorry, that's my best try at describing) lady who was so welcoming and pleasant. She was calm, welcoming and we heard her being just as pleasant with all of her customers. She would definitely help to convince my wife and I to return. Well done, you are an excellent advert for the cafe. Unfortunately another member of staff (tall lady, wearing glasses) could learn a lot from her colleague. She was a little surly ("we will get someone to your table when we have someone free") and rather officious. Not quite what we expect when we enter a tea room. Our thanks to the young lady who served us initially. To the other lady, you might want to reflect on how you interact with customers when you are busy. Apart from that, a very enjoyable visit.

Called in to Apricot Meringue today for a coffee and a cake. It is a lovely traditional tea shop serving good lunches & cakes. Very pleasant with good friendly service. I would highly recommend 5 stars

I am a professional tour guide ,And on average i will bring some 40 coaches every calender year to clitheroe .The coach park is not far from the cafe,And ideal for persons who do find walking tiring .Ihave never had a complaint from any of...

Lovely food, generous portions and very reasonably priced. Very friendly staff. Been several times and always great.

We enjoyed a lovely lunch here, lots of options, good prices, very friendly and attentive staff, nice atmosphere and lovely puds too. Would definitely recommend. Even had children's cutlery, crockery and toys for my toddler.

Had many a great meal here and have always been pleased with the tasteful and elegant ambiance. Today, however, the meal was spoiled by the presence of a tableful of extremely noisy children whose parents were making no attempt to control them. Holding a conversation...

We came across this cafe looking for a lunch venue whilst in Clitheroe. The outside looked attractive and we received a very friendly welcome. The menu had a good range to suit most tastes. Orders are taken at the table and the drinks and food...

Real homemade food... fresh soup, fresh wholemeal bread, thick ham, tangy cheese, waxy baked potato and incredible tuna devil. Tea was served in unique tea pots, cups and saucers. Well worth a visit.

We eat at Apricot Meringue usually two or three times per week. The staff are outstanding in their focus on providing excellent customer service. The menu has recently changed and I must admit it is first class. Staff always have time for a chat and...

Had a really nice time here the other day, the staff were great and made our experience even better! The food was great would defo recommend! And their homemade flapjack was one of the best flapjacks I've ever tasted! I will 100% be going again...

Had a lovely time visiting this cafe with my partner. The staff were really friendly, made us feel really welcome during a busy lunch. The cakes they make are all homemade and so yummy (especially the cookies). We will definitely be returning again, and so...

We called in at the weekend for a bit of lunch and some cake and were not disappointed! The food was delicious and the staff were great, nothing was too much trouble and they are all so friendly. Even during busy periods they couldn’t do...

We made the decision to call in here for a family lunch, as it had just started to rain. We were asked for our order, but only after placing it, were we told that there would be at least a 10 minute wait for the...

Yummy food. Customer service was very good, nothing was a bother. We would most certainly go back. Would certainly recommend.

Visited for cake and cuppa but very disappointed. Tea was fine however desert was tasteless, dry and barely warm. Issue raised with manager but not impressed with how it was dealt with. First visit but will not visit again,

We booked an afternoon tea for four people. The staff were very friendly and the service was great. We were looking forward to a traditional afternoon tea and were not disappointed!! The sandwiches, scones and cakes provided were all delicious and there was plenty of...

Ham sandwich OK. Staff friendly. Coffee, very, very , very small cup. Tea felt a bit weak. Some staff same as before. I think it has lost some of it's charm and uniqueness. Furniture looks like it came from a second hand shop. Not sure...

Popped in for a cuppa whilst walking past. Staff were very friendly and COVID aware. We had cream teas which were very enjoyable. A lot of people were eating meals which looked lovely. Lots of homemade cakes.

Nicely set out with an old fashioned charm feel to it. Friendly staff and good service. The food was tasty and good value for money.

Myself and my wife have just been to the Apricot Meringue after a nice walk around the fabulous market town of Clitheroe . We’ve been to Clitheroe before but never been here. What have we been missing!!! We both had bacon and sausage barmcakes and...

This is a lovely cafe where you can get good meals at fair prices. You can get anything from tea and toast to a lunch with dessert. It's clean,the staff friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. Please pay them a visit. You...

Walked in got seated, given a menu, told someone will collect order. Spend 1 min looking at menu which looks pretty good and then 5 minutes later someone comes out and says they are closing in an hour so I cant order food now. Yet...

All staff had face visors on. £30 lunch for 3. Unisex toilets very clean. Friendly and efficient staff. Disabled friendly, all on ground floor, no stairs. Child friendly. We went Saturday afternoon. Free parking 2 hours two minutes walk away. Been before, will go again....

worst food ever. Thrown together for price. bad food exsperiance. price does not match quality of main dishes. And needs a clean n revamp.

Great location for us whilst shopping in the town centre. Short stay parking on the road nearby but we parked on the long stay car park and walked up for coffees and buttered tea cakes. Nice and friendly atmosphere.

Made a tourist stop in Clitheroe. This cafe is well situated near the council car park. Fast and polite service. Soup and sandwich combo special is excellent; as was the leak and cheese soup. Toasties equally good. Highly recommended.

Went for a little lunch today, had the toasty tuna and cheese, do not know what they put in it but never had indigestion as bad as this. Repeating on both me and wife far to salty,, poor ingredients I think won't be going again.

First time visit breakfast was lovely plus ordered something non standard and happy to accommodate friendly staff thanks

We stopped off in Clitheroe on route to York, was ready for a coffee stop. Found this little place and so glad we did coffee and scones were lovely and the tea rooms were warm and cosy with lovely staff. Definitely a recommendation.

Is the building next door where the butchers used to be? Parked up, set wife loose on Cowgills stationers & set off for AM! Colborne hadn’t replied to my Tweet! Sat down, great welcome by ladies! Good choices & decaff on offer! My bacon barm,...

Nice place to eat. Service is prompt and friendly. Prices are a little on the expensive side I think.i had the cheese savoury baked potato which was all fine except for the pineapple pieces in it which tasted really stale and unpleasant.

Ideal for an afternoon tea, snack or meal. Very quaint inside and busy when we went. Staff pleasant and the food was fine. Felt it was a bit pricey for what you got, but the food and coffee were good.

We visited this little gem for a late lunch. Homemade soup was leek and potato and was delicious. My partner had an open ham and cheese sandwich, which was well presented with crisps and salad. We both indulged in their homemade apple, sultana and cinnamon pie with custard, which was to die for. They have a varied menu which would suit most people, all reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Well worth a look if you are in the area, I'm sure we will return.

I am an American and was in Clitheroe as part of a bigger vacation in Lancashire. I didn't quite know what to expect from this little shop, considering it was tucked away in a little bend of a building, but it really blew what vague expectations I had out of the water.

Had lunch here last Saturday. Apricot Meringue (Love the name!) is a small, unassuming café, set on the main street of Clitheroe - well, I say small but I believe there is also an upstairs to it. It would be so easy to just walk on by but it would be such a shame, if you did.

Decided to stop off in Clitheroe before driving back to West Yorkshire, we were drawn to the place because of the name and the menu saying homebaked. The homemade steak and kidney pie plus mash was absolutely perfect, followed by the Strawberry Meringue, it was beautiful, the staff were lovely and very helpful and we bought some fruit scones to take home with us. It was brilliant

We called in for coffee on a windy and wet Wednesday afternoon in May. It was very busy with locals enjoying a late lunch and we didn't think we would get a table. However, there was lots more seating than was at first apparent and we were taken to a table in a spacious area around the back of the cafe.

We called into this attractive looking tearoom which was on the road from the train station towards the centre of town.

Lovely homebaked scones and huge Eccles cakes! Everything looks so good 👍difficult to make your mind up. Fourth time we've been when visiting Clitheroe and have not been diappointed.

We were looking around Clitheroe shops and as it was raining very hard we decided to go into this café for aa coffee and snack. Service was quick and polite and we ordered a cheese & onion toastie, hot chocolate and a coffee, the drinks and food arrived within ten minutes, the toastie contained a lot of cheese and was nice, drinks were ok, if coffee a little on the cool side!! Overall ok, but a little expensive for what we actually had.

We decided to visit Clitheroe for our first day out of the year and as usual, we chose the Apricot Meringue as our chosen place for a hot mid-day meal as the day was dry but very cold. We arrived there after 1300 and found a nice table in the conservatory room. We both chose the Meat and Onion pie, a deep-pan on with excellent suet pastry, with chips and garden peas, then for dessert, we both chose the home-made apple and cinnamon hot fruit pie with custard. Our teapot was a large one with more than enough capacity to ensure we could sustain ourselves. Two very helpful young waitresses were most attentive.

Lovely staff, able to make my jacket potato my way with adjustments to menu! Great coffee. Sons sandwich was tiny and in stark contrast to my meal which was huge. I think they may need to purchase some bigger bread! That said it tasted lovely (according to him) but he was left hungry. Will know for next time and order chips! Very quant chic furniture which is not my taste but did not take away from the food and thankfully did not put us off!

I love it here and you will not find a nicer bunch of staff anywhere. The Apricot Meringue makes the best shortbread I have ever tasted, and all homemade may I add.

We called in here on a cold and drizzly afternoon and wanted tea and scones but they had sold out of scones. My husband had the Bakewell slice and I had the caramel slice instead. Ok but not the best we have had. We were also seated near the door and it was very cold. I had to put my coat back on.

Very busy and popular great selection and friendly helpful staff. My friend loved her apricot meringue and ice cream.

Old school cafe that serves a wide variety of food with light snacks and main meals and full english breakfasts , many home made cakes and scones etc available

Sadly it was a very wet and windy day when we arrived in Clitheroe, so a coffee was the order of the day. We could not have found a nicer coffee/lunch stop. The ladies were so pleasant, nice and very helpful. Give yourself a real treat.

Classic tea rooms with very friendly staff and service. Lovely drinks. Well worth a visit if you are in the area, would definitely go again

This was my first visit to this iconic tea shop in Clitheroe! To mark the occasion we had the apricot meringue which didn’t disappoint. As you’ll see it looked great and tasted as good as it looked. The sharpness of the apricots and the sweetness of the meringue is an excellent balance.

What a find in Clitheroe. A lovely café with apricot and white décor. A lovely selection of cakes. Luckily we arrived before the rush!!

Popped in to sample the advertised tea and cake special offer and we were glad we did. Sumptuous rocky road and great almond slice accompanied our lovely tea. We will definitely return on our next visit to Clitheroe.

Visited for the first time today after many times walking past and thinking it looked good. It was very busy which is always a good sign. Clean with friendly helpful staff. Lots of choice on the menu from lighter bites to bigger meals. We opted for toasties and drinks today but will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

Love the home made baking, best cup of tea and fabulous service they so friendly always a smile I will come again always

This place has been around since my childhood and I still love it. The breakfast is really good value and nothing is too much for the staff. I’m sure I’ll be back next time i visit Clitheroe.

Delicious cakes and pastries galore combined with tea, coffee, hot chocolate or soft drinks was balm for the footsore sightsee-er. Cheerful and amiable service.

We decided to make a late April visit to Clitheroe as we had a number of visits in the area to make and we arrived at the Apricot Meringue at 1330. It was still as tastefully decorated as ever and my wife had the seafood dish and I chose the minced beef and onion pie. Both courses were excellent. A small bonus was that our locality card allowed a free cup of tea to finish the meal as it was fully stamped.

Great to see that these types of places still exist. Some scrummy food, much of it home made accompany a great cake with and excellent hot chocolate and a mountain of marsh mallows and that’s afternoon tea sorted. Lots of choice on the menu and excellent staff. What more could one want.

We’ve visited Apricot Meringue on several occasions and always found it an enjoyable experience, the staff are friendly, the service prompt, a varied menu and tasty food.

We wanted a rest and a quick drink and this was the ideal place. It is waitress service which makes a nice change. Staff were pleasant and friendly. We had coffee and toasted tea cake which was served on a paper doily, something that you never see these days and was a lovely touch. Great place for a pit stop and would definitely recommend.

After visiting the wine shop across the road a coffee was necessary to return to normality. This cafe with the cute name was ideal, pleasant friendly service and a good cup.

Good warm welcome. Plenty to choose from and prices very reasonable. As our parking time was nearly up we ordered a quick snack had the toasted tea cake served with an excellent pot of tea. Next time we visit will try their lunches.

I went in for tea and cake. They have many home made cakes. Some of them are very big. Staff are friendly .

On our walk around the town we stumbled on this café. We intended on having just drinks but the menu sounded very nice. We decided on fish goujons with chips peas & salad. good but they were not home made. The waitress was a little stern and none committel , never once did they check on us even when we ordered extra drinks.

Called for a bite to eat with three young children . Not the most friendly of staff. We had been sat there a while and eventually had to signal the waitress over as they didn't come to take our order. Nice food. No baby changing or disabled toilets .

Looking for breakfast after hotel break. \warm atmosphere and friendly staff who would find no trouble in trying to deliver your request.Plenty of choice with clearly priced menu at competitive rate.

Proper tasty fayre. Had the best cheese and onion pie possibly ever. Staff were very friendly. Would definitely come back

Stopped for coffee in this old fashioned town centre cafe. Drinks were very good and the menu was reasonable. Very busy with visitors and locals but service was still good.

Found this place on my 2nd visit to Clitheroe great to find a proper cafe had a lovely latte with toasted T cake but found the lunch menu interesting too, great place great staff good honest food

We found this lovely cafe on Saturday after making a mistake on a day out which wasn't till next Saturday! We found the menu comprehensive especially suitable for lunch or afternoon tea, home cooked food, and their home baked cakes were excellent. They do a great coffee and tea comes in a proper pot. We were so glad we found this place and will certainly visit it again. It's just round the corner from Clitheroe Market so very handy. The staff were very friendly and made sure everything was okay for us.

As above! It was the waitress and the food that made this place, a lovely little cafe close to the station. Good service and a huge choice on the menu. A little pricey though, maybe a quid off many menu items would be about right but still tasty.

Called here after visiting Clitheroe castle.

We visit as a family once a year for a full English at Easter, and are never disappointed! We get great service, lovely food and we were all very full afterwards. The cafe itself is quaint and lovely to visit.

Been loads of times. Good food. Brilliant service. Great staff. Handy location. fair prices. One of my favourite dishes is fried egg on toast :-) Loads of food choices. Child friendly. Disabled friendly. Nice decorated premises. Would go again. Went for lunch.

We had a table in the main room itself and I chose the home-made Beef Steak and Onion Pie which was served with creamed mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables and my wife chose the Beef Lasagne meal. As usual, the meal was well prepared and the table service was exemplary

It's lovely. Everyone's lovely. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the food and drinks are wonderful. It's not got the glamour of a place like Costa or Starbucks, but I truly love it, and it is so much better.

Apricot Meringue is one of the very few cafes in Clitheroe with a full waitress service. This adds to its charm in these days. This is an excellent place for morning coffee with its good choice of cakes. It seems quite old fashioned which is a real plus point today.

We eat here regularly, never disappointed - friendly obliging staff, extensive menu, reasonably priced

Popped in for tea & cake as the weather was dismal. Stayed for lunch which consisted of panini & salad & was delicious. I plumped for the tuna, cheese & pineapple, while the other half choose bacon,brie & cranberry, each was served with side salad & crisps. Portions filled us up & the staff couldn't be more helpful or pleasant. Will definitely return.

Apricot Meringue is my favourite cafe in Clitheroe but my favourite waitress has left. I will really miss Sue, she sometimes laughed at me for being grumpy but she was very good at her job, and I always left smiling. She was a character and an asset to the business.

This is a place that we have visited regularly in the past, this time we just called in for a couple of cappuccinos, the coffee was very week and didn't taste of coffee. It seems like it is under new ownership as we didn't recognise any of the staff.

Took my mother to Apricot Meringue in Clitheroe for lunch. The lady who took our order was quite abrupt, not even a smile on her face. The Pot of Tea & Large Coffee arrived quickly, but the food took ages and we had finished the drinks before it arrived. Don't know why it took so long, as mine was cowmans sausages with mash and peas (instant mash as it was very gloopy and stuck to the roof of your mouth), peas & sausages were "just ok". My mothers Lasagne, had literally no meat in it, we asked on ordering if it came with a bit of salad, the smileless lady said no, so we ordered a side salad. When it arrived it came with a bit of salad, so we didn't need to have bought the extra side salad!. The bill came to over £20.00 .....instant mash a few peas 3 small sausages and a few lasagne sheets and a white sauce???

Looking out onto a busy street in his attractive market town, this cafe is 5 star clean with shabby/chic decor in style of a Miss Marple tea room .....could well imagine her in here! Nice selection of local produce in meals and prices very competitive. Beverages well priced too.Attentive and pleasant staff provided quick service.

We came here for lunch, service ok, food alas not so. Not in a hurry to return. Ok if you want a cup of coffee, but there are better establishments- the area is spoilt for choice!!!