Arden Cafe in Sefton

We walked past Cafe Arden & liked the look of the menu so dropped by for lunch. The cafe is really clean & spacious. It was quiet when we arrived but more people turned up during our meal. We ordered from their £7.50 menu which included a main, a hot or cold drink, & a couple of scoops of ice cream (50p extra for an extra scoop). For the main, we got cod & chips. As for the drink, we got a decaf coffee. We also ordered a beef stew, & an extra scoop of ice cream. Everything came up to £13.95. It was cash only. The coffee was nice but milk was added without first checking. The food took a while to arrive but was freshly prepared & piping hot. The batter on the fish was light & crisp & the chips were freshly fried. The only thing which wasn't great were the peas which were too hard, as if they were undercooked. There was a pot on the side with sachets of sauces & for some reason there wasn't any ketchup. The beef in the stew was really tender but there were more potatoes & carrots than meat. The crusty bread on the side was warm & crisp & lovely when the butter melted on it. The stew was served with beetroot & pickled onions. The ice cream was a welcome end to the meal. We really liked the meals we had at Cafe Arden. We also liked that it is linked to the college which provides courses for those with learning difficulties with the view that experiences gained can help them obtain employment. Based on the quality of the food we had, the place obviously works with & supports very talented people who will do well in the hospitality sector. A visit is defo recommended!

Have been 2 cafe arden several times with my sister & great nephew. The food & service is second 2 none.Sophie is such a lovely & caring person, Derek the chef is exceptional. My favourite server is Jamie he is so pleasant & nothing is 2 much trouble for him, the world would be a much better place if there was more Jamie's about. All the servers are a credit 2 you.

Treated myself to breakfast at this cafe. Great service, lovely food. Full English brekkie, quality ingredients, and a bonus point for fresh tomato on the plate, not those tinned ones you find in a lot of places. Not only is it a great meal, it assists youngsters with learning difficulties to get into a career in the hospitality industry. Top marks all round.

Absolutely gorgeous food, everything was so fresh. The prices were excellent too, especially when you have your family with you. The cheese cake is a must 10/10

We arrived in Southport at midday on Monday 28th. We needed to eat and we found The Arden Café by chance. We saw that it is run by students from Arden College. We ordered fish and chips with mushy peas. The chips were gorgeous, the fish wasn't too heavily battered, a problem these days, and the peas were fine. The service was very courteous and friendly. Please use this café. It's lovely.

Popped into the cafe for breakfast. It was nice and warm inside and we got the warmest of welcomes from Sophie who took our order. The food arrived quickly and was delicious and obviously all freshly cooked. We were able to substitute a few things off the menu with no problem. Very well priced. Would recommend.

We were in the area and decided to have a late lunch. The menu was basic but varied and we were served by a very friendly member of staff. The food came promptly and was very tasty, all at very reasonable prices.

Called in by chance for a light snack at lunchtime and found out it was run by Southport College for training purposes. No frills about the menu but good quality fresh food in a clean friendly establishment and at prices that represent excellent value. Will call again next time we visit Southport.

Cafe Arden is run by Southport college to train young people with learning difficulties to work in the catering trade. It's a lovely caff the food is top notch and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Friends have told me service can be a little bit slow occasionally but this is a training place and no one is perfect when they first start. Personally I find the service perfect. Try the English breakfast the bacon particularly is top notch. The coffee is good and strong as well none of the coloured water with hot milk you get in some well known chains.

Don't go to Southport very often butbwhen I do i like to eat here. Good for a quick snack or meal. Nothing fussy just good fresh food at a very reasonable price.

Myself and my friends decided to take a visit for lunch. The breakfast were fantastic and excellent with nice staff has been brilliant with student were working very hard which they keep up good work since I used to do it in 2008/09 year. I be back again in the future.

I love my weekly visits to Cafe Arden - Sarah is a lovely, friendly member of staff ready to greet customers and Derek is a wonderful chef who cooks everything from fresh; his speciality is definitely his all day breakfast! The students are trained well to deliver excellent customer service and practise their superb baking skills, too. Very reasonably priced, clean and friendly!

We alway try and eat here when visiting Southport. The food is delicious, always freshly prepared and is very reasonably priced. The service is friendly and the cafe is modern and spotlessly clean. It's a shame that Joy no longer works at the cafe , she was the icing on the cake!!

We called in here for a coffee and cake while in Southport. This is a lovely cafe. Service was prompt and friendly. Coffee and cakes were of a high standard.

Have been here two years running a great place for lunch, very good food at very reasonable price. Staff are great. More people should support this fantastic opportunity for the students.

He visitado este lugar varias veces para un desayuno en familia y siempre recibimos una cálida bienvenida y buena comida.

This place is amazing, the lady (and she is an amazing lady) who runs the place always makes us feel welcome. If anyone ask me where's the best place for a breakfast, I always say the ARDEN.

Amazing amazing, supporting the local community and fantastic food at great prices and Joy who runs it is wonderful 😄😄

We go here occasionally (travelling quite a few miles to visit) and have never been disappointed. Joy and team are fantastic and always make us feel welcome and remember our children by name.

Breakfast was cooked to perfection, prices are really good and overall represents good value for money

Esta es una agradable y pequeña cafetería. El personal es atento y la comida es buena. No es nada caro. Volveremos otra vez.

Me encanta venir a este lugar. La comida es siempre recién hecho y servido con una sonrisa. La señora que lleva el frente es increíble el trabajo pone en es fantástico. Gracias especiales a Jess para todo su duro trabajo. ¡Bien hecho! estado muchas veces y volveremos muy pronto.

Went by chance.... I must say, it must be one of the best cafes in town. Very clean, food very good and a very friendly service.Well done!

Go there quite a lot . Food is always lovely, cafe spotless and the service is brilliant .Like home from home Nothing is too much trouble .Very enjoyable atmosphere .Also very good value .

My wife and I have just been to Arden Cafe for the first time. We found it to be clean, warm and welcoming. The service was friendly and attentive and our breakfasts were tasty. Great value, we will definitley be back. One negative point is that we walked past initially as it's a bit anonymous from the outside.

This is a cafe with a difference. During the week it is also used as a learning environment for the students of Arden college.The food is really good value and the service is friendly.

My Partner and I have had breakfast here several times.2 x Great Value Large All-Day Breakfasts with Tea or Coffee for under a Tenner.....Possibly the best value in Southport