Brucianni's in Lancaster

We love this place. My husband's Mum worked here on the ice cream counter when she was young (now 90) so we have a great love for this historic 'unchanged' cafe. We have introduced many friends and family to it and they all love it too x

Overall I was a bit disappointed with the service in this place. When I paid for my ice cream with a £10 note the member of staff muttered to herself that they were used to people paying card. On this basis I probably wouldn't hurry back, although I did enjoy the peach Melba I had.

I wrote a long review for this then decided it wasn't worth it. I ordered a ham and cheese sandwich, after 10 or so minutes I was told there was no ham so settled for a cheese sandwich only. At no point was I offered a refund for the dish I'd ordered (you have to pay in advance). Be aware that they just want your money

The large coffees are excellent but the service is dire There are usually at least 3 young staff behind the counter and although presentable just have no character. No interaction with the customers everything looks forced. You have to order at the counter then if you are eating or drinking inside wait at the counter until the drinks have been made. If you deem to sit at your table there is no chance of your order being brought to you. You have to be on guard and keeping focused on the counter as the girls pour the drinks then just leave them there until you go for them. Occasionally it's been known for one of the girls to shout an order is ready if its been sat there for over 5 minutes. It's infuriating at the best of times. Then nobody appears to be watching for customers leaving so the tables can be cleared and cleaned down especially outside

Called in for morning coffee and bacon bap. Excellent retro interior ( Grade II listed). Unfortunately too early for one of their legendary ice creams ( which I remember from my last visit - almost 60 years ago! )

Great little spot for an authentic vintage Italian cafe. We had Lancashire pastys with gravy & mushy peas - great ! Love the old Brucciani crockery and original decor. Very quiet when we visited, but relaxing. Friendly staff. Will definitely visit again the next time we are up this way.

I love Bruccianis, it's like stepping back in time. Gorgeous decor, wonderful service and value for money, what more could you want! If its a quaint little coffee shop/ice cream parlour you want, you'd be hard pushed to find better. Living in the Midlands, I don't visit very often, but when I'm ever up in The Lake district its a must for me. So glad it's still here, I'm glad they can't change anything. It's perfect the way it is. Starbucks and Costa have their place, but Bruccianis is unique and beautiful. May this little piece of history be here for many more years to come.

We were all delighted with our generous and flavoursome double scoops of ice cream - truly excellent. Immediately followed by superb coffee. Brucciani's is like taking a step back in time - oak panels, art deco mirrors, and tiny tables and chairs. Not to be missed.

Stepping into this cafe is truly akin to stepping back in time. Proudly art decor, it's interior feels like stumbling into a 1940s movie by mistake. The original features and furnishings make it unmistakably authentic. For me, that meant being able to see, in my mind's eye, people of the day seated at their tables; young courting couples in flirtatious conversation, groups of friends enjoying a sundae after school, a secret assignation over at the corner table where no-one noticed...but that's where the good stuff ends. Counter service is bizarrely called "self-service" and the staff are cold and unfriendly. My daughter's malted hot chocolate was presented with the sides of the cup soaked in the drink. There was no malt flavour at all but the one friendly staff member (dark hair, tied up) working there was lovely and accommodating. After about a 30 minute wait for our sundaes, I asked the blond assistant if our ice creams would be ready soon. She coldly informed us that we hadn't ordered any before continuing "the biscoff and knickerbocker glory? Um, yes. They'd forgotten them. Sigh. The friendly staff member duly brought them over and apologised. They were very nice, to be fair, but they blooming should be, given that we could've milked a cow and made our own in the time it took for them to be served. Conclusion: worth a visit just for the art deco experience. We, however, will not be making it a regular haunt.

Popped into Morecambe for lunch on our way to the Lake District. We were charmed by this quirky cafe which dates from the 1930s, and hasn't changed since it opened. The lunch menu was very reasonable, and we appreciated the peace and quiet as there was no music playing, which is a rare thing these days. Staff were polite, but not particularly friendly. However, we loved the decor and the food was good.

Ducked in here mainly to escape the rain(!) but ended up having some snacks. Food was good, proper Lancastrian pies and pasties with mushy peas and gravy, the cakes are also big and tasty. However the main thing to note was the delightful decor, obviously from a bygone era but spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained. Glad we popped in!

Visited with my father and my kids. Excellent service and the most delicious ice cream. The building is spotless, so clean and wonderfully preserved. We all thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this wonderfully well known and historic restaurant.

Went for a day out and ended up in Morecambe Lancashire. The first surprise was on a Sunday from November to Christmas (23) it's free parking. Our second surprise was to find Brucciani a quaint cafe in the centre of Morecambe with lots of original features from 1930's including the old locks on the toilet door where you had to pay 1d that's an old penny for you young ones ( that where the saying comes from "I'm going to spend a penny" comes from. The food is nice and simple served hot. The coffee is excellent and for a real treat you got to have their own ice-cream. staff are super friendly and we'll be back again

Love this Cafe never disappointed cheap and cheerful - lovely lite bite menu always clean and tidy. Meat pie peas and gravy or Cheese on toast my favourite both very tasty.

1:15pm lovely Morecambe day- ordered a bacon and egg barm. To be told I can’t have the egg because it is after 12. I can have the bacon. What is the world coming to?

Well worth a visit just to see this amazing, period building, established in 1939. The wood panelling and original features are well worth a look. The ice cream is delicious and there is a reasonable choice of drinks and snacks. The downside is the seating which definitely isn't period. The tables and chairs are quite small and uncomfortable. We decided to have ice cream floats, which seemed to be popular. Sadly mine erupted all over the table, like Vesuvius on steroids. What remained went down well.

Well loved this Place felt like walking back in time a Must if visiting Morecambe I think. Support local businesses. Very reasonably priced and delicious Italian ice creams. Not far from Eric Morecambe statue.

Called yesterday, just as they were opening, bought scone jam and cream coffee and a tea, excellent quality as usual. Sat outside in beautiful Morecambe sunshine. Beautiful cafe long may it continue

Absolutely love it here. Very friendly helpful staff. Lovely atmosphere and gorgeous food and drinks at very reasonable prices.

The cafe wasn’t busy , on entering there was 2 ladies waiting patiently at the counter , we were directly behind them , we waited 10 - 15 mins , no orders were taken , no apology given , 1 male behind counter making ice cream desserts , 4 / 5 other members of staff that seemed to be either wiping trays or wondering around . After 15 mins + one member of staff appeared to take the ladies orders at that point we decided not to wait any longer . This establishment is totally disorganised and a shambles , having read through previous reviews , I would have to agree with the majority of 1,2 and 3 star reviews . I will certainly not be returning.

Perfect retro seaside cafe with good ice cream. We stopped in for some hot drinks & toasted tea cakes and was exactly what was needed on a rainy summer’s day! It’s old fashioned but in the best possible way, like going back in time. Service always friendly & they even do Ovaltine!!

This place never changes and I hope it never does - it’s like stepping back into my childhood when my parents used to bring me here - I love it! Great food, drinks, ice creams and service. The knickerbocker glory is beautiful.

Lovely atmosphere. Decor old but suits the nature of the place. Amazing spot looking out across the Bay. Great value for money. Roomy, airey and bright. Much nicer than Costa Coffee next door. Highly recommended.

Coffee only just warm. Food took ages and wasn't exactly what I thought. Ordered breakfast brunch. Bacon overcooked...subjective I know, egg overcooked, could have used as a frisbee. Tomatoes and spinach??? Not spinach was some rather old tasting rocket.

Really good latte , toasted sandwich and Bacon with egg sandwich , perfectly cooked , great value , lovely walk on the front after , great day!

A wonderful cafe on the front at Morecambe. Very stylish and clearly cleaned with love and attention . The coffee, ice cream and pasty were all excellent and excellently presented. Well Worth a visit if in Morecambe and a short walk from the station.

the man making coffee was awful, the woman owner is rude. they hire kids for cheap labour. seeing as how well known the cafe is it’s really gone downhill and needs sorting out…

Very limited staff who were all miserable, ordered 3 items which came very slowly and one by one. When mine did eventually arrive which was supposed to a waffle bowl with vanilla ice cream and fruit, i spotted her making it with vanilla and strawberry...

Dropped in for morning coffee. Although northing fancy is on offer, the coffee was excellent as well as the slice of cake that we devoured. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.

Cracking Ice cream. Perfect for eating a waffle cone while strolling along the promenade and feeding any spare cone to the gulls

Used to be good, once upon a time, but in our recent experience service was so slow and queuing so long that our visit was a waste of time.

Visited with family for a light lunch. Food was lovely and freshly prepared. Ice cream was amazing. My only slight criticism was it took a very long term to be served.

We visited yesterday morning for an early lunch. We both decided to have bacon and egg on toast, it was tremendously good. The staff are really nice and also very efficient. We would love to come to this cafe again.

We took the kids for an icecream, and ended up having lunch. The toasties were delicious. the icecream was lovely, and the staff were all friendly. There were plenty of staff and we didn't have to wait long. A traditional place but very clean and...

Weekend visit for morning coffee and cake. Pleasant staff and good service. For a snack we found it excellent.

A step back in time a lovely place still going all these years plenty of room only one toilet to share but nice and clean also has a front to sell ice-cream we had ice cream and coffee and Scones very tasty and a light...

In a nice old building, with interesting features. Friendly staff, decent food, good service. Easily recommended. We will eat here again.

Ice cream is lovely coffee ok , but girl who served us didn’t know what the flavours were ???? So had to go back around to the outside serving area to get the flavours ??? Plus some control freak owner pacing up and down the...

Order a hot drink and something to eat, not brought to tables even though numbers are on table? Paid then they didn’t have what I ordered so had to wait to get refund on this which they had no change in till hanging about, hot...

The decor in here is just wondeful! All original wood panelling and decor - please never let it change! I only had tea as byt eht ime I got there they had stopped food service but with I had got there earlier. Why anyone would...

We lost there sister cafe in my home city a while back. Sp many memories of being a child with my grandparents. Bakelite handles and 1950s furniture.

Love coming to Brucciani’s whenever in Morecambe, I’ve been coming here since I was a child so have lovely memories of it. It’s a Grade 2 listed building with so much character! Enjoy sitting at the Formica topped tables with a Horlicks and bacon barm cake, we do.

A Wonderful Traditional Café and Ice Cream Parlour. Good Friendly Staff. The Food was good. A lunch for less than £10

Spotted this cafe the night before while walking along the seafront and so had to pop in for lunch the next day. The decor was interesting including the framed awards for ice cream hanging on the walls.Unfortunately was very disappointed by the service. We ordered two meals with drinks only my husband's meal arrived complete with drink yet mine arrived 5 minutes later with drink only followed by the meal 10 minutes after that without cutlery so we did not eat together - in most cafes and restaurants the meals arrive together when a couple are dining? My drink was finished by the time my meal arrived and that was with returning to the ordering area to chase it and to collect some cutlery.Your business would thrive if the staff were trained better.

What a wonderful little place this is. We discovered this place at lunch time and had a toasted sandwich and my first ever taste of Vimto! The food was such great value for money and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We re back in Morecambe next week and look forward to returning here! Definitely worth a visit, it has been going for such a long time and we loved the original decor.

Visited yesterday for 2 take out lattes as we had a dog with us. Went inside to order and pay. Whilst paying for my 2 lattes the lady serving said "and the Bronte Biscuits " I replied "Pardon " she said "the biscuits you've just put in your pocket". I replied "do you mean the sweetners for the coffee.. emptying my pocket. She half heartedly apologised saying she had confused me with the man in front. I was that taken aback I didn't say anything further On top of that we then had to wait outside for a further 15-20 minutes for our coffees despite going back inside twice to chase them up.Won't be visiting again.

Great waffles and ice cream. Super value for money. Great local cafe with lovely service! Always a pleasure to eat and drink here

Order arrived incorrect - it happens and no big deal it was soon rectified, however the staff member was very sharp and rude with us. That was the issue that put a dampener on our visit

Although im biased. Known the Family from along time ago. The Coffee and service is excellent ....Alot better than Costa Fortune..

Had a wonderful coffee and sandwich at the cafe. Sat outside and service and food was lovely. Nice to support an independent business! Will definitely come again. Big thumbs up!

We popped in for some ice cream during our stay in Morecambe - despite place being quite dated it was very busy which in itself shows the popularity (especially amongst older generation of customers). Scooped Ice cream was delicious!! Highly recommend honeycomb one. Perhaps staff could work on their ways of handling food especially now around Covid restrictions - gentleman who served us was really friendly and generous with portions but didn't have a mask on - nor an exemption lanyard. He then handled everything with his bare hands (including chocolate flakes which we obviously declined as even before Covid that wouldn't be hygienic really). A pair of gloves would have worked wonders!

One of the old style 1960's cafés, nothing fancy but good produce. Good Ice-cream. Great atmosphere.

Found Brucchiani on promenade on pit stop in Morecambe. It was perfect - outstanding coffee (Lavazza) lovely friendly service and a scoop of their own wonderful ice cream to eat as we gazed over the Bay to The Lake District. Just memorable - friends don't even think about using boring old Costa next door!

Have a coffee and cake here. Right on the front, beautiful old cafe as it was in 1939. Lovely friendly staff.

Sat at table outside which we had to ask to be cleaned.Stale scones..must have been a couple of days old.The Palest coloured strawberry milkshake I had ever seen, was white and tasted like milk without the flavouring.Knickerbocker Glory was ok but a bit much fruit.Very Disappointed

This was our first visit to Bruccianis. The dining area looks great with its Art Deco features. We had coffees and cake. The apple pie looked good and reasonably priced at £2.10. Asked if I wanted ice cream with it I said yes. Now it was £3.95 for the addition of one scoop of vanilla. Very disappointing and a bit of a rip off. Won’t rush back

Popped in for a coffee while staying in Morecambe. Well worth a visit, interior is an authentic coffee shop of days gone by. Definitely worth a visit - don't go in the Costa next door - it has no character compared to this place!! Lovely coffee too

Brucinni's Ice Cream/Coffee bar is like going back in time it was first opened in 1939 with an Italian flavour. The cafe has stayed the same and the Ice Cream is absolutely wonderful as well as the Coffee Latte. The snacks are enjoyable and served by friendly staff who are polite and helpful. It is quiet and serene and one can relax. If you like old fashioned times this is a good place to visit

Whilst I attended Morecambe for the vintage fair weekend I knew it would be extremely busy so I thought I would pop along to Brucianni’s for a quick lunch! What a bad choice that was! I found a tiny table to seat myself but I had to join a very large queue it’s understandable that it is busy but it may be a good idea to tell customers it’s a 30 minute wait before you even get served. I managed to hear another customer to say but it was another 30 minute wait to get your food this being the case I decided to just get a KitKat and a glass of Pepsi, the glass of Pepsi was warm and extremely flat and the KitKat was melted and soft, almost like it had been in the window for six months!! (It wasn’t worth waiting to try and get a refund as they were extremely busy and I also did not want to encounter the rude member of staff again) it would be nice to let the customers know before they join the queue that it was going to be an hour before you get any food. When I got to the counter to finally be served i asked if It was correct about the 30 min wait and I mentioned that I would’ve liked to have waited for food but it was rather a long time only to be very rudely spoken to buy one of the female staff named Polly. It’s understandable that they would be busy but manners don’t cost a thing. I myself work in a very high stress & busy company but I still managed to smile and be polite. And the food that I did see going out to the customers looked very poor quality and hastily put together. Next year I will make a better choice!

It had been recommended that I visit here during my short stay, which I did on my first full day. I only went for coffee and ice cream - coffee was really nice and pistachio ice cream absolutely delicious. Staff were, if that’s possible, over helpful and very friendly. I had asked for advice on somewhere I could eat that evening and the young lady at Brucciani’s offered to go into a restaurant to get me a menu, as I would have to go upstairs. It was also really good to see a lot that hasn’t changed over many years and I noticed that this was a Grade II listed building. I had really hoped to return after my friend arrived on the Wednesday but trips out made this impossible

I've been to bruciani's a few times now, the food is perfect all the time and the drinks are a good size while retaining their tasty quality that makes you want to see the bottom of the cup. All for fair prices.The staff are all very friendly and obviously enjoy working there. They have lovely smiles, easy to talk to and were always happy to help. Faultless.The decor is like mone I've seen in a cafe, very unique in a good way. It's the classic cafe you'd be happy to sit in for a good couple of hours. I usually sit outside in the good weather.I've taken multiple friends here and they all enjoy it as much as me.

So I came here yesterday with a person I was looking after. This person enjoys coming here. So that's where we went.A sign states that the building is grade 2 listed - opened in 1939.I just had an appletise drink whilst my client had a waffle and ice cream.The young staff (4 or 5 of them) were very attentive and helpful and kind to my client. I couldn't fault them and they were really good.But. Why the uncomfy decor and formica tables? It's not nice at all!! It could do with a serious upgrade in decoration.... A good interior artist/advisor could make this happen, whilst keeping the original features of a grade 2 building...I browsed the menu whilst my client ate the waffle and ice cream. I am not sure why the prices are so all over the place... Eg. Beans on toast and pie and peas are both £3.70... And the cappuccino is pretty much the same price as a rum liqueur coffee (or, as the menu states "rum coffee)?!! Its like a greasy spoon cafe with a mix of 1950s and 1960s in it, but with good reviews on the ice cream, and bad decor, in a grade 2 building?!?! Strange. Uncomfy. Unusual prices. But very good staff so thank you to them!

Visited with an extended family of 6. We all ordered slightly different ice creams or desserts. Everything was fine, no major complaints at all but not special. Tasted much better ice cream and probably both over rated and over priced.

we ordered 3 toasted sandwiches and 3 teas the shop was not busy and 5 assistants behind the counter so assumed no problems, after 35 min wait we had to ask where our lunch was, as the tea that had been delivered was now cold. The order had been lost. Everybody seemed unaware of what to do next, told sorry it will be ready in 2 mins, 10 min later it eventually arrived, We were not the only customers kept waiting. The food was acceptable but I don't think toasted sandwiches should be cooked in a MICROWAVE ?Sorry but will not use again

Lovely cup of coffee to be got here as well as good icecream. Quite a focal point in morecambe and certainly worth a vist. Service was good as well

Got coffee's and other drinks here for a few days while working in Morecambe - the staff were very friendly and helpful. The inside is very traditional, but that gives it a lot of character, and would sooner drink/eat here than Costa next door anyday

I love the old fashioned place and simply menu and have been before with no issues - but today it wasn’t very busy but the service was so slow - one person serving and then making up the orders !! How can that work ?

Simple menu..simply presented but delicious...you want a toastie you get a toastie not a smashed avocado in sight...as it should be...the place is like a time capsule,can’t be changed because it’s listed...for me,perfect in every way....the ice cream is good too😉

Called in today or first visit, coffee and ice creams, I treated myself to a knickerbocker glory, lovely service and lovely coffee and the deserts were also fantastic, like other reviews have said a step back in time , unspoilt . Don’t every change it, going to be our stop off point in future when cycling.

This is like going back in time, formica tables, wood lined walls, old fashioned lights, a fab place with the old favourites and great tasting ice cream which brought back childhood memories.

Where the pace of life slows down, where you can indulge in old time favourites like fruit sundaes,knickerbocker glories and milk shakes. They also sell the most delicious icecream. The interior is Art Deco, a little faded and perhaps ready for some tlc but a wonderful example of that great age. Definitely not to be missed if you are in Morecambe.

I have been coming here since I was a child my gran lived in Lancaster and we always had to go here every time I went on holiday ..they have the best ice cream I have ever tasted and it hasn't changed much inside which to me makes it all the more appealing..

I can see why this place has won awards - the ice creams were delicious! I had a two cone with raspberry ripple and chocolate. There were lots of different flavour options and types of cones to choose from. It was so popular there was a queue!

A good place for morning coffee or an afternoon snack. Some meals served but not an extensive menu. The tables are very small with little room for the food and drinks but the staff are friendly and the retro feel of the place makes a pleasant change. Located right on the sea front they also sell ice creams.

A beautiful listed building with authentic fittings still inside. It is a real blast from the past and the photographs are wonderful. The cafe still offers a very similar menu to that of years gone by e.g. Horlicks, Bovril, milkshakes, knicker bocker glories, peach melbas plus hot food. The tables and chairs are originals. The staff are very pleasant and accommodating. I always to this cafe every time I am in Morecambe. The service has always been quick even at busy times. I love it!

Can't really comment on the food , as we waited ages to get served ,and eventually gave up. The interior looks ok if somewhat dated.

This is a glorious step back in time, and I would always choose this cafe as opposed to the chain cafe which is nest door. The staff here are friendy and the whole place spotless, great for coffee and cake. The ice cream is also amazing.

First time here fir along time. The place looks lovely, the staff are friendly and the food piping hot. We had a scone a bacon bun and a coffee each. All perfect set in perfect surroundings.

Although November being a quiet month there were several people in and around and all felt really happy about the place .....a unique step back in time into this wonderful cafe. Maybe some background music of the era or even the odd live music....pianist or quartet of strings on odd occasions might just add....but nice feel!

We called in on a very cold late October day. I have not been to Morecambe before so this was a lucky call. My better half had a hot chocolate with marshmallows & cream with a toasted tea cake. I had a pot of tea and a bacon & egg sandwich. All for less than £10.00. Everything was excellent, really tasty and nicely done. Could not fault a thing. A interesting building too.

We found this place by accident and as we were staying at the Midland I was well into Art Deco mode. This snack bar is a bit of a time capsule . It is clean and contains lots of features from the 1930s - 1950s. Very traditional. The building is Grade 2 listed. Excellent staff and great sandwiches and cakes. Lots of photos of old Morecombe.

This Ice Cream bar has a great selection of Ice Cream's, when nothing else will do the Ice Cream's here are a must. Very very tasty and super choices as well.

Visited for lunch. Not very busy. Menu had good variety and prices were reasonable . Nothing too fancy about place, quite plain and ordinary. Staff were friendly.

This delightfully traditional cafe serves the very best ice cream. It is fantastic that this Morecambe icon is still their. No reproduction vintage - this is the real thing

Forget all the other ice cream/coffee shops! This place is wonderful it's like stepping back in time. I've been visiting this ice cream parlor since I was a little girl and I'm almost 30 now and still love it. I'm obsessed with the coin slot on the toilet door I love that they have kept this on. My travel is the banana split!!! My daughter had an ice-cream cone. Please visit it's worth it.

Took the kids here for a knickerbocker glory, the kids had never had one and me either since the late 70s. The cafe is like a time capsule with great tasting icecream. Staff friendly and polite. If you visit morecambe its a must

Really nice little cafe, the staff were so helpful and a loverly place to sit and go back in time. the food was tasty

I used to go to one of their cafes in childhood. Nip in if i go to Preston or Morecambe. Always a taste of childhood. Nostalgic. Nice for families coffees, ice cream and sandwiches

Excellent - good tea ,coffee ,cakes ,sundae`s and ice cream, the place goes back in time and this is in fitting with the winter gardens, art deco, nice staff and always very clean ,if you don`t go in then you must stop at the serving window and get one of their ice creams you will love it. Bruno Brucciani’s family has been making ice cream in Morecambe for 100 year

I just Love this place Icecream Love it And the rest is just. Beautiful Will come back there And i Hope everyone Who read this will go And try this place Love it!

well known for their lovely ice cream and sundaes they make near by to the winter gardens seating out side their are always ques for the ice cream in the lovely weather and lovely coffee shop the visit good service

Lovely hot day so what is better than an ice cream. Great ice cream plenty of it not particularly cheap but good flavoirs. Have a look inside it is worth it - like a time warp. Plenty of people in a queue outside but empty inside. Nice staff

Called in for a quick snack and far better than the well known coffee chain next door.

We only had a take away ice-cream so cannot vouch for the interior but we were told later that the Art Deco internal architecture is good

This caffe is like stepping back in time. Their ice creams as great and would recommend. You can even get a procecco rather than a coffee if you want one.

Not many places open on a very wet Tuesday afternoon but Brucianni's was open. Good quality cream scone and nut sundae with hot drinks. Good value and friendly staff.

Visited Brucciani's for coffee, great coffee, friendly staff, beautiful Art Deco cafe, long may it continue.

The cafe has a well preserved Art Deco interior and vintage fittings. The food is quite nice and it is in a very good location on the seafront.

What a fantastic little cafe, which serves delicious food and excellent Lavazza coffee. Great service which always comes with a big smile, can’t think of anywhere nicer to have brunch or afternoon tea in the Morecambe/Lancaster area :-)

Great coffees and toasties. Awesome value for money. Much rather go here then the awful franchise next door.