Esse Factory Cafe in Pendle

Saw this place a few weeks ago whilst walking on the canal, read some reviews and thought yeah why not . Popped in this morning, first impressions a really welcoming atmosphere, lovely and warm , staff were friendly and helpful. Busy when we were there which is always a good sign but even so our small breakfasts didn’t take too long to arrive . Clearly using butchers meat for our breakfast and despite us opting for small breakfasts there was plenty and it was really nice . For drinks we chose latte and an instant coffee both were really nice and brought just before our meal . £13.00 was the total for 2 breakfast and 2 drinks which considering the quality of the meal is great value . Overall a lovely experience, great value for money, go check it out …

First visit and had a small breakfast which was more than big enough with good quality products. Including toast and a drink it was less than six pounds. Cafe in a stove factory and also dog friendly. Will certainly return

Excellent service. Food good. Plenty of choice. Will definitely use again when we are in the area. Val, Sue and Buddy (the dog)

11 of us turned up in 1 group, super friendly staff who could not do enough for us.Food was fresh cooked nice and superb value. The young girls working there were a credit to the establishment.

Great coffee & food it’s freshly cooked but well worth waiting for had toasted sandwiches home-made cakes and it’s very dog friendly dog sausage for her breakfast & I think it’s the only dog friendly place in the area would recommend to a friend

Revisited this cafe after not having been for a while (just been too busy). Obviously doing a takeaway menu only at the moment, though a few tables still available outside. Takeaway menu is perfect - exactly what walkers along the canal or local business employees will want. Service is fast and friendly and food is well presented, good value and tasty. We had bacon and sausage sandwiches and they were brill.If you are passing well worth a visit. Or just go anyway.

This is a really lovely cafe to visit. The food is delicious and very nicely presented, the staff are very friendly and relaxed. Dogs are allowed and welcomed. A perfect canal side cafe.

Delicious, generous portions, really good coffee and a warm welcome, even for the dog. This has a lovey friendly feel and welcome.

Impromptu visit with our one year old boy and dog for lunch. Lovely food, gorgeous cakes and pastries and personal service. The lady working brought toys out for my son as he was a bit restless which calmed him down and enabled us to eat! Thank you

We hadn’t been for a while, but the newish menu’s really good and the cakes are brilliant. Well recommended.

First time we have called, very busy, pleasant staff, quick service and very tasty food. I had a Tuna melt whilst my wife went for the soup.

Our favourite local cafe. The best coffee in barnoldswick (and local area). The food is lovely, the cakes are delicious - all made on Esse cookers! The lemon drizzle cake is the best!! My parents insist on visiting the cafe for the lemon drizzle when they come up from northampton!! The staff are lovely and always have a biscuit for doggy visitors!

Went there with partner both had soup and roll mushroom for me and sweet potato with something cannot remember but both tasty. Tea was good real tea leaves, service was good and friendly so know we go back again. Had seen another table have pouched egg on toast looked very good so know what I'm having next time.

Welcome stopping off point for canal walkers and boaters, this cafe is warm, homely and offers a range of home made dishes. A really good pot of tea. Snacks and light meals cooked to order. Will return.

Unusual small café located in part of the Esse factory by the Leeds Liverpool canal in Barnoldswick. Not easy to find unless you are a local!Helpful, friendly staff but a fairly restricted menu which could be easily extended. Food service a bit slow although no problem with food quality.Well worth visiting again!

Whilst walking along the Leeds to Liverpool canal my husband, dog and myself cane across this lovely little cafe. We only stopped as it was 'dog friendly' which is massively important to us owning a dog. Anyway it was toastie and warm inside, if a little busy. Lady behind the counter was very friendly. We had soup & sandwich (delicious), sandwich & salad, coffee and tea for around £15.00. This is what we would normally pay for lunch out so wasn't unhappy about price. Everything tasted good and loved the tea leaves in the teapot instead of teabag (nice touch). We did feel that the toilets were shabby if we had to be critical and cakes were expensive. If cheaper we would of had one each but hey hoy. We will visit again when out walking in the area. Keep the dog friendly idea going, more establishments need to follow your lead.

I’ve been here lots of times as it’s just a fabulous cafe, at a lovely location by the canal. Sometimes I go with family or a friend, sometimes on my own - as it’s such a welcoming place.

What a fab place friendly cosy scrumptious freshly made cake and choices buns served with a tasty creamy cappuccino . Will be back

From the start that this great cafe was opened, I have supported the business for the best cooked breakfast in the area. However, several weeks ago, the menu offering changed, and guess what, they no longer offer a full breakfast. Instead, we find bread rolls with sausage, bacon or egg, and other similar items, all of which appear to be similarly priced to the full breakfast my wife and I loved so much.

Oh dear!! Visited today, what a total disappointment.

I have reviewed Esse Cafe once before when everything was spot on. I ordered a bacon sandwich and was disappointed that they no longer served it on the gorgeous granary bread plus they had changed the tasty bacon. The lady assured me it was very good. So I went with it. Served on particularly bland toasty sourdough the bacon was equally unappetising and I thought it was quite fatty. My husband had a piece of custard tart which looked better than the ones I bake, but the custard was very solid and not a nice taste. The pastry was the best bit. Just short of £15 with 2 pots of tea. Shan't rush back in a hurry.

I brought my family, some of whom have been with me before, for an early lunch but was very disappointed with the new menu. There was no children's menu and menu too trendy for families. We ended up having cheese toasties but the salad of green leaves was tired and not even dressed. The cakes looked as good as ever and the staff lovely but toasties over-priced and won't go again with children.

We have been regular customers of the cafe, inviting friends and recommending the service. However on our recent visit we found the new menu to be very limited and certainly not child friendly. The bacon sandwiches were small, the collar bacon was fatty and unappetising, whilst the sourdough bread was dry. Consequently the portion wasn’t an issue as I left half of the sandwich. My husband ordered the poached eggs which were over cooked. All in all very disappointing meal. This was an excellent cafe when it first opened and has gradually deteriorated over the last 12 months. This new menu and price increase will certainly not encourage new business in Barnoldswick. I sincerely hope they review the menu again

Located just next to the Leeds-Liverpool canal, this is an excellent place for lunch or a cuppa. Good selection of options, all organic and of very high quality. Menu has just been changed, so not as in previous reviews, but it all works really well. Plus, the custard tart was amazing! Super friendly staff and good prices.

This cafe is in the perfect location for a nice stop off during (or after) a lovely walk along the canal. It has recently been closed for refurbishment and it is a smart and clean cafe. We ordered two toasties which were £7 each and felt that perhaps a total of £14 was a bit steep for the two slices of seeded bread, filling and a handful of watercress. The cakes are lovely and we will pop in for a cake again as that was the best bit. Altogether for 2 toasties, 2 cans of pop and 2 cakes it was over £25.

Regularly visit Esse for breakfast. First visit with new menu and very disappointed. Could only offer sourdough bread for toast, which was mediocre to say the least. The new menu is surprisingly lacking in choice and favourites. Will be looking for a new cafe.

Regularly go in and have not ever complained. The food and staff always very good.Went in today and menu has changed.Saw a regular couple leave as there are no breakfasts. It is a shame as the menu has changed so much and will not be to everybidies liking. GONE is that lovely seeded bread .Sometimes change is a good thing but in this case I think it will cause them to lose alot if customers.

The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly with delicious Coffee and choice of cakes, cheesecakes, sponges of various fillings, warm scones with Jams and Cream plus lots of meals on offer with Daily specials.

Really nice food doggie friendly lovely staff would recommend the sausages they were really great quality x

Lovely coffee, lovely environment,my dog made to feel very welcome with a treat on arrival, will visit again soon.

called to day 17 04 19 to collect parts for log burner then we found cafe on site in part of factory and wow very nice food. and staff to. one lady with blond hair stood out she was ace very nice all cakes made on site. i had steak and ale pie fresh and plentyfull we brought home cakes for tea

Esse is very modern and comfortable,set in a victorian mill. The staff are an asset they are friendly and helpful .The food is freshly cooked on order and the cakes are made on site and lovely. But one very wet day I had ordered food and decided to cancel due to the amount of wet,smelly dogs 8 in all.The fires were on so the smell of them was not conducive to a full english.There is a second room with stone floor and in my opinion would be better to have animals in there.As some tables are long sharing tables it just didnt seem suitable.Went in again today and had same thing happen someone wanting to share their dog yuk. That said if theres no dogs its one of the best cafes in Barnoldswick .

Great for walkers and canal visitors this dog-friendly cafe has a good choice of freshly cooked food on offer, using one of the Esse ranges. Caters for vegetarians too - the veggie breakfast is delicious. Tasty array of cakes and scones to finish off with!

You'd never expect to find such a superb cafe in the middle of an industrial estate - but that's just what this is. No wonder the locals call in! Have visited the industrial estate on business twice now and each time have paid a visit to this beautifully-run place. Some reviews say seating not quite right - I thought just right for what it was, and we were perfectly comfortable. The coffee's lovely but the tea is the best ever. You get at least 4 cupsful out of your individual teapot, and it's proper loose-leaf tea! Yesterday 18th March we had a baked spud (great for someone who's recently been to the dentist - me) and my partner had the beef/onion/gravy in super sort of bread. Both meals wonderful. Previous visit we had huge slices of home-made cake which were the tastiest ever. Service swift. Atmosphere warm, cosy and quirky. I love quirky! And if others can't do with the occasional dog calling in - tough. I love dogs and good to see them being allowed in to sit quietly. Useful toilets in the corridor. Whole job lot just great. Will certainly be having a road trip to revisit. Can recommend, as it's so well-run. Only thing is - it's just a little bit pricey. However, well worth the money in my opinion.

This modern cafe has it just right. The food is well cooked,the staff are pleasant and nothings too much trouble. The building is an old mill and has plenty of esse cookers and fires on making it a cosy place to have Sunday brunch.The cakes look really good.The beans are made in homemade sauce my husband enjoyed them while I prefer heinz. Adding extra items such as the tasty black pudding is a good idea but 2 slices would be better.Only downside for me was that dogs are allowed in and on a rainy day the smell of there wet coats made us leave on one occasion. But lots of cafes seem to allow animals in now so just have to pick a table away from them .

Ordered a breakfast. Although tasty, it was very greasy. A lovely place to go when cold and wet. Not enough choices for the health conscious.

staff and service good, but the breakfast very average and over priced, wouldn't recommend. Could do with some new seats.

Found this café from the internet and so glad we called. Good menu and lovely staff. Situated next to the Leeds & Liverpool canal and ideal for dog walkers as you are permitted to take your dog into the café. Will definitely return!

Had a lunch visit here , small menu on a clip board with further specials on a blackboard [ un priced ] staff are friendly and accommodating , worth a visit

Excellent setting with unusual amount of stoves to be seen. Great cakes and great choice too. A variety of daily specials friendly staff and a great stop off from the Leeds Liverpool canal as well aslical routes.. not to be missed

I was taken to Esse factory cafe for my birthday and was not disappointed. Efficient, attentive to any requirements. The food is will presented, with great flavours. I had the breakfast and really enjoyed it. There was many cakes and lovely puddings but I resisted. My friend had a jam and cream scone, delicious. Good Yorkshire tea.

we visit the Esse Cafe regularly, the coffee and food is really good, and the staff are always friendly.

Roaming around Pendle on the bike, I passed this fantastic little cafe right next to the canal path. Great breakfast sandwich (for lunch), and the cakes looked so nice I had to try one too!

The Esse Stoves Cafe is very local to me but I hadn't visited until last week whilst walking the Leeds/Liverpool Canal. For some reason I wasn't expecting it to be up to much but what a surprise. It was busy with people/cyclists sat outside in the sunshine and when we went inside it was very busy. A lovely display of cakes and cookies etc and a nice menu including jacket potatoes, soups and quiches. We opted for tea and cakes which were as tasty as they looked and were served by a very pleasant lady. A must visit if you are out on the canal or in Barlik!!! You can also visit the showroom to see the display of ranges and beautiful stoves.

They’ve adapted the menu a bit with more lighter dishes as well as some of the old favourites. Really good once more. Always a pleasure to come here.

This was quite a find. During a charity cycle ride on route 68 in torrential rain we stumbled across this place. We were made to feel very welcome. The quality of food was excellent and the staff lovely. They offered extra hot tea should we need it and filled our water bottles up for the next part of our cycle ride. Highly recommend.

I’ve now visited ESSE a number of times, all which are wonderful. As a visitor to local businesses I have now made this my favourite eatery. The atmosphere, staff, food and beverages are simply superb.

Just been down for late breakfast with my friend first time for me I had a fried egg sandwich my friend had a bacon sandwich a latte and hot water it was very nice will go again and try one of the delicious looking cakes if you are passing call in

Called in for a drink after a walk on the canal path and finished up having brunch. Good food with a friendly service. Also called for breakfast after an early morning walk in surrounding countryside again good food and excellent sevice.

Came here with my mum to have lunch and a coffee on a gorgeous day. The place was packed with a great vibe and loads of dogs!

You won’t find this place easily...it is ostensibly a factory cafe, near the former foundry In Barnoldswick But when you do find it you will be rewarded with the best coffee a great menu, and friendly staff. Give it a try...

Went today to the Esse factory showroom and called in the cafe once finished, can't rate it highly enough, great food, lovely people, fantastic service, the whole experience both in the factory and cafe was first class and to top it all dog friendly

We really enjoyed our lunch here in the sun! Lovely service, great food and v nice cafe area. Cookies as big as my children’s heads went down a treat, and the food was delicious. I’ve been asked by my children to comment that they would have liked slightly more options on the menu and they thought ice cream would be a brilliant option.

It might look a bit odd - a gate from the canal path leads to a factory car park - but inside the cafe you'll find very friendly staff and a selection of excellent food ranging from cakes and breakfasts to full meals. We'll be back, that's certain!

Visited the Esse Factory cafe on a rainy morning. The atmosphere in the cafe was great and the lit log burners added to the ambience. Can recommend the full English breakfast and French toast. Now looking into buying one of their log burners on show in the factory!

Been twice now and we are very impressed with the food and service in the well laid out cafe with friendly staff. Having had the breakfast with homemade beans, it was lovely food we all agreed. The cakes on display were very tempting but, we’ll have to call in again and why not!!!

What a lovely place, in the most unexpected setting. The food’s good and wholesome -unpretentious but good quality. Recommended- the Barlick Burger and the Hot Beef Sandwich.

On a cold day walking the Leeds Liverpool canal from Gargrave to Burnley we stumbled on this gem. Set in the Esse factory (manufacturers of wood-burning stoves) the cafe decor is "1980 works canteen" The welcome friendly and homely, the food simple but very very good. Muddy boots, dogs, children are are all welcome, the woodburning stoves (yes more than one) are only outshone by the warmth of the staff. And best of all the bill at the end of the meal was surprisingly small. If you are in the Barnoldswick area are this place is not to be missed.

What a great Cafe... called in with our puppy to have lunch to check it out for future walks along the canal...it was really lovely, we both had their BLT sandwiches which were excellent lovely coffee and very reasonable prices too... will definitely be calling in again when walking along that stretch of the canal

Went for a walk with friends along the canal and called in for a bite to eat. Our group consisted of 6 adults and 4 children. All the staff were friendly and happy. We all enjoyed our lunch and the children especially loved their milkshakes!! A great little find we will definitely be returning. Thank you!

Came here with my daughter and our dog, was met by a lovely warm fire and equally warm and welcoming staff, just what we needed after a long walk on the canal. Food was lovely and reasonably priced, there are choices for vegetarians and they even brought a treat for the dog.

Went here for lunch recently. Right by the Leeds/Liverpool canal. Very handy for walkers. Dog friendly. A great cafe. The food was delicious, all home made. All the cakes & pastries are all baked in the ESSE ovens. The staff are very friendly & efficient. The menu has a lot of variety. Vegitarians & vegans are catered for.

A great place to stop for refreshment on the side of the canal. The hot chocolate after a cold walk is delicious, and the selection of cakes are yummy. Our dogs were welcomed with their own treat and the staff are all very friendly.Now a stop on one of our regular walks.

We came across this lovely cafe on the Esse factory site as we were walking along the Leeds-Liverpool canal. Amazingly even though we had lived nearby for a while, we had not heard of this cafe before.

This café is located adjacent to the Leeds-Liverpool canal (easy to find due to clear signage) on an industrial estate, but do not let that fool you. This is no greasy spoon café. Instead it is a delightful, well presented place with friendly staff, excellent food and superb service. The menu is a mixture of standard and somewhat unusual items so everyone will find something they like regardless of your group. The food is freshly prepared to order, delicious and well presented. This place is more of a micro-restaurant than a café in my opinion - definitely worth a visit.

Been on many occasions and always had great experience wonderful staff and excellently presented food and drinks well worth a visit

Visited with my partner, it was difficult to find at first, and was a bit confused as to wether it was open to the public or was just a works canteen. However the cafe is very attractive, and whilst it has limited menu, burgers, sandwiches, the food was very good.there is a good selections of cakes. and a variety of coffees and teas. I don't like loose leaf tea, which they mainly use, but will give you teabags if you ask..

The cafe was very busy as it was a glorious sunny November day and lots of people (dogs allowed in too) were taking advantage of calling in after a walk along the canal, although I suspect many were returning regulars. We were served by a charming young man with pleasant conversation and although we had to wait for our food it was well worth it. I can recommend the prawn sandwiches, served on a delicious malted brown teacake. The prawns were huge and the teacake tasty. Nicely presented on a slate with crisps, a little salad and coleslaw and served with ‘proper’ tea in a tea pot and all at a very reasonable price. Definitely one to return to.

Staying not far from Barnoldswick on a lovely sunny Saturday we took ourselves for a walk along the canal, and just as we were starting to get hungry and thirst we came across this mirage.. A wonderful welcoming cafe in the Esse factory , the sign on the tow path was a welcome sight as was the lovely clean loo! But even better than that was the gorgeous homemade cakes, 2 gluten free options that day and the generous cups of coffee. The staff were chatty and helpful when we asked for alternative directions back to our b&b;, I loved the display of heaters/fires and I particularly lived the big cast iron bar stools, well I did until I kicked one! Definitely a place to look out for if you're in the area. The menu was a good size but we did only have the cake.

Called into Esse whilst walking my dogs along the canal. A fabulous welcome from the staff, invited in to sit by the fire to dry off a little even though I had 4 dogs with me. The food was really tasty and at a good price. The cakes looked great but the club sandwich had already filled me up so have to go back for the cake.