Exchange Coffee Company in Blackburn with Darwen

Friendly, efficient staff serve excellent tea and coffee - a very high standard. It's a unique place: go out of your way to visit it.

Lovely place & excellent coffee, totally spoilt by the customer service and attitude of the staff. Something seriously a miss here, we said please and thank you throughout our visit. I’m not sure when I have received such poor service. We will be taking our custom elsewhere The management & owners seriously need to look at this.

Very olde worlde. The staff are really nice and the service is good. Very pleasant atmosphere. Great choices of tea, coffee and food.

I remember this company from my childhood and am embarrassed never to have actually been in until yesterday! I realise I have been missing out! Firstly the coffee was excellent. I had two really lovely lattes - super smooth a very generous sizes. We also had lunch - I can highly recommend the toasties and the caramel slices! The ambiance is good and all of the ladies who served us were lovely! Definitely worth a visit!

Loved it here, very quirky and delicious coffee,scones & we had a jacket potato,cheese & beans. Only down side the desert menu wasn’t very visible & the staff were not very attentive. Food/drinks was lovely tho. Scanning system available for the menus

Our go to place every morning, 3 cappuccino 2x with extra shot and a vanilla latte. All staff are brilliant and always so helpful! See you again tomorrow morning. Emanuele and team Amico mio Whalley

Sending a big well done and thank you to the staff at Exchange Coffee. Today my Sister and Brother in law got married and had an afternoon tea reception in the 1849 private dining room. It was a very friendly and intimate atmosphere in the beautiful and tasteful historic dining room attached to Exchange Coffee. The cakes and sandwiches were delicious and the staff took care of us wonderfully. I highly recommend Exchange for any small celebrations.

Excellent coffee and cakes-friendly service and a lovely place to come to. Highly recommend this place and hopefully back soon

We were in Barclays Bank on a very cold day and this was the closest coffee shop to the bank. The interior of the building is quite interesting with a late 19th century theme. The coffee was good and reasonably priced but on the day we visited the staff were not very friendly.

We had a lovely breakfast with loose leaf tea and a cappuccino. The sausages were yummy and the decor was inviting. Amazing value for money too.

Visited for a catch up with friends. Plenty of seating area upstairs as well as downstairs. Excellent choice on the menu and a specials board as well. Obviously excellent choice of coffees which you can also buy. You can order takeaway food and drinks. I had a jacket potato which you can order with various fillings and cones with a side salad. Very nice. Woukd recommended a visit and it dies get very busy.

Just been to the exchange coffee bar in Blackburn Market. If you haven't been you need to pay a visit. Fantastic selection of coffee but I'm a tea drinker and they have just as many different teas. What made my visit so special? Jose, one of the staff who is a walking tea expert with customer skills that are second to none! What a gem she turned out to be. Thank you Jose for a great personal customer experience and for helping me to choose the right for my taste. Perfect in every sense. You're a real credit to the industry. I'll definitely return. Ken

Called today for a take out cappucino. Ordered small cappucino with extra shot. Wasnt able to taste my coffee also wasnt much choc sprinkles on. When I jokingly questioned the young female being the till with the awfully drawn tattoos in regarding the sprinkles, she got all defensive about them being stuck to the lid. Trying to lighten the mood, I joked that maybe she had left her sense of humour at home to which she responded that it's "not her fault, its because of the type of customers she has to deal with all week." Fortunately, her other two colleagues knew how to smile. When I returned to question the number of shots in the coffee, because I could only taste warm milk and no coffee, I was told that with their being three shots in there "most people want larger cup with three shots." No wonder I could only taste warm milk. Her colleague kindly made me a further shot and did not charge me. As I am walking away, due to the amount if milk vs coffee ratio in there, I still could not taste coffee but rather than go back again and ask for a fresh, small, strong coffee and have to endure tattoo girl pulling her face again, I simply threw my coffee in the bin, and walked around and ordered, received and enjoyed, and lovely cappucino from Rhode Island instead.

First time visit here just for a coffee. The range of coffees available here is amazing, I went for one off the special menu in a clever dripper. Such great notes. My partner had an excellent flat white. Great decor and olde world feel different to other coffee shops trying to be so modern and minimal. Will defo be back for some breakfast or lunch.

Mum and I waited a long time to be served. Staff were indifferent to our mention of this - I literally had to wave my arms in the air to a young girl in a manner not too dissimilar to directing a Boeing 747 along the tarmac. Faces like smacked backsides greeted us - our usual haunt is the Clitheroe branch - Clitheroe is FAR superior on all counts. Ordered a brownie - there were plenty - only to see them take the cake stand away and tell me there weren't any brownies. Someone really needs to address the appalling staff attitude - I can't believe how different the Clitheroe branch is!! One girl serving at this Blackburn branch had bright red hair and tattoos - not in keeping with the olde world nature of the Coffee Exchange.

I've been a patron of this coffee shop, on and off, since my teenage years. Despite changes to the building itself , one thing that has remained constant is the excellent quality and range of coffees and teas on offer here - all served by staff that smile.

I thought I would have a nice cappuccino as the bank hadent opened as it was only 9.15am, I asked for my coffee and sat down , no acknowledgment so whatsoever I waited over 15min while the 2 staff were more interested in what they had done over the weekend , eventually my coffee arrived not even a smile just put on the table and I wouldn't mind not one person was in cafe ! No words were spoken to me the entire time i was in i left most of my coffee feeling very uncomfortable, Terrible service I will not be bk again .

Really like to pop in and have one of the best coffees ever even more so it the weather permits and you can sit outdoors and watch the world 🌍 go by always find the service and the staff fantastic thank you 😊

A hidden gem. Excellent staff. Fresh coffee. Reasonably priced menu. A visit is a must. Extensive range of coffee and tea to sample in the cafe or buy to take home. *****

We travelled from Wigan to visit this coffee shop after having Exchange coffee at our local deli cafe in the park. We asked the owner where she got her coffee from and she gave us the details of Exchange Coffee Roasters.So one rainy afternoon, well more of a monsoon afternoon really, we drove half an hour to Blackburn and with some direction from the local shoppers we managed to find this interesting quaint hidden gem. First impressions were one of a step back in time, from the William Morris style decor to the quirky coffe tins, the rustic tables and really pleasant staff led to an enjoyable hour sampling the coffee and cake.The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable and provided us with additional information on their coffee beans for sale. We came away with a Colombian Full roast and an Expresso , both decaf, which are full of flavour and very smooth. We are now confident we can order online the beans we like, but to be honest we will probably visit the cafe again as the menu and coffees are reasonably priced and it is a great place to spend an hour relaxing.Well done to the staff, you are a credit to the company.

This coffee shop is a bit hidden away in a character historic building not far from Barclays Bank. It has a very interesting antique style interior that resembles an old tea shop. There is tableservice and a very extensive coffee menu. The flat whites were of very good quality and reasonably priced at £2.15 each.

Went in waited 20 mins (upstairs and not busy) for some service read paper and thought f*** it! And went out!! Yes they have the best coffee but in terms of polite cheerful staff??!! Forget it

I have been here many a time and have to say, if you're looking for a good coffee then it's the only option (especially in Blackburn). In comparison to Costa, Starbucks etc which are minutes away, the coffee here is leagues above (and considerably cheaper).

I came upon this place by accident - took a wrong turn trying to get back to the station.

Been here several times now with different friends. It has a lovely menu with some indulgent deserts.The choices of coffee etc. is fantastic. My vegetarian friend loves the breakfast she can enjoy.I have had the breakfast, the toasted teacake, various toasties and the last time a delicious jacket potato with prawns and a salad.Really lovely and just that bit different to make it stand out from the rest. The staff are very helpful and obliging.Really worth a visit.

Went here yesterday. I had plate meat and potato pie it's was delicious, good sized portion and reasonably priced. I also had a pot of loose tea. We will be visiting again, great service to.

Didn't know what I'd walked into! But the name should have given me a hint. Walking through the coffee shop (loads of beans waiting to be ground) and carried on upstairs. There were 6 tables lovely old furniture and a large mantlepiece. We ordered tea and the special of fish pie. What arrived was lovely. A cafetiere of tea splendidly made with leaf tea, and bowls of excellent fish stew topped with sliced potatoes. The sauce was really good full of flavours. I wish it had been offered with some bread (as was another dish).

Tempted to call for a coffee which became lunch

As a fan off coffee and mainly leaf tea, I fell in love with this place. It has to be my favourite location of all time now. So happy to have found it.

Such a wide range of coffee flavours served to perfection. Just what you need on a cold winter day to warm up. Many different flavours to choose from.

Found this cafe a couple of months ago, and it's a hidden gem, food is excellent, fantastic range of Teas and coffees, menu and specials are great, they have board games for those rainy days, very friendly, great place

The best local tea and coffee shop - hands down. Coffee is much better that costa, starbucks etc etc. Love the olde English tea shop style. Service has always been very good -excellent and I go most weeks. Prices are very good (apart from salads). Food a bit limited, especially around lunch/afternoon when breakfast options are not served. Sandwiches are nice enough, but I must have had them all, several times each.

Love this place, waitress service, friendly, better quality and cheeper prices than the rest of Blackburn and that goes double for Costa.

We visited only to receive the most appalling service from extremely rude staff who need to be trained in customer service and basic manners.

Another enjoyable visit for a delicious snack and superb coffee, served by friendly and professional staff. Thankyou VERY much

Popped into Exchange Coffee this morning on a trip to Blackburn. I had been a few times before and had good memories of it. My friend had never been but was very impressed.. Both coffee and tea were very good and full of flavour. Great old style coffee shop.

Lovely place for an afternoon tea or coffee, bags of character. Enjoyed my coffee, I went for one of the rare choices. I bought some freshly ground coffee to take home too. Would definitely visit again if I was in Blackburn.

On the lookout for a decent place to have coffee, it was great to see this place pop up on TripAdvisor. Sadly, despite running its own roasting operation, and a lovely location and shop, the coffee served here is basic at best - generic, overroast, bitter swill of the sort that passed as coffee in the 1970s perhaps but is unacceptable from a modern roaster some 40 years on.

Great little coffee shop Has a good selection of teas and coffees. Good is also good you can spend ages in here just chilling .

On arrival and going upstairs, at least two waitresses acknowledged me. It was not overly busy, yet after nearly 15 minutes, only one waitress had come upstairs, but that was for the toilet. As I went downstairs to go out, a waitress was at the bottom of the stairs and said she was just on her way up. Too late, I thought.

Visited with 2 friends for lunch, very good selection of food and drinks on the menu, I opted for Hot Chocolate and Jacket potato with cheese and coleslaw with side salad and very nice it was very fluffy potato with plenty of salad and filling all very reasonable priced. Would definitely recommend a visit

Lovely visit today bacon butty and coffee cafeterie bacon cooked just as we asked well done coffee hot and warm milk ! Hidden gem behind Barclays Bank definitely worth a visit ☕️💗

Up a back street, looks a little shabby on the outside but a William Morris inspired interior with wood panelling and fabrics.

I happened upon this little gem a few years ago, thanks to a friend, and have visited when I can since!

This used to be a great place to visit for coffee and some food with friends. How times have changed!!! The service is awful! Waitresses in extremely short skirts and full of make up with no idea of service or any manners. Conversations of all nature’s taking place while customers wait!

Left after I was studiously ignored by every waitress, and people who came in after me had been served! Unimpressed. Clearly gone downhill.

My friend and I visited on our lunch break and once again weren't disappointed. The atmosphere is always cosy and the service and food was great. I had a falafel wrap as it sounded different. It was so tasty and all the accompaniments went well. Nice to try different teas too.

Nice place very clean. Rustic decor very old fashioned but nice and homey. Tasty simple food cheese and mushroom toastie was nice and fresh. Not very expensive cost less than £20 for dinner for 2 with drinks.

Me encanta su chocolate caliente, puede tener con crema encima y tostar o simplemente en su propia normales o gran taza. He probado sus lattes, y son igualmente agradables. Usted puede comer y beber en la cafetería o para llevar. Tienen una buena selección en el menú de la comida y no se muy popular, así que tienes que estar temprano, también algunos asientos de arriba está disponible. También puedes comprar una selección de café o granos o baja y que no venden tazas de café/conjuntos y cafeterías. También tienen un carrito de café en el centro comercial por si acaso sólo quiere un café, un precio muy razonable comparado con algunos establecimientos de café, bien vale la pena

Cuando me encuentro a amigos para café en Blackburn, siempre les sugiero final. Tienen una amplia variedad de tés y cafés inusual, personal atento y un ambiente acogedor. La comida es deliciosa, y adecuado para las alergias, y siempre hay algo que se puede comer y beber, a pesar de estar sin gluten y lácteos la lactosa. Venden café y té y regalos para llevar, y siempre están dispuestos a dar consejos. Una pequeña joya escondida en una calle lateral, y bien vale la pena.

Me recordó un poco de Atkinsons en Lancaster. El café es excelente y solo en 2 libras caftierre es una ganga. Como el ambiente y la decoración del lugar. Buenos precios y también tuve un bocadillo de salchichas muy agradable. Gran variedad de cafés y tés.

He visitado Café Final desde 1989, y este lugar mantiene en alcanzar el mismo nivel de calidad cada y cada año. En realidad no soy un bebedor de café, pero me encanta su té, sus comidas, sus increíbles pasteles. De hecho todo. A pesar de ser un espacio confinado tiene un ambiente extremadamente genial. El personal es eficiente y agradable.

Great choice of coffee and nice atmosphere Can also buy from selection of coffee to be freshly ground Friendly staff

As long absent visitors to our old town we stopped off for a coffee and cake, sitting outside in the sun. The service was excellent with friendly, cheery staff, the teas and coffees first class and the cakes delicious. Inside, the establishment was somewhere I'm glad I hadn't misses, set out so imaginatively and attractively.We were so glad to have stopped off there and doubtless I will do again, if the opportunity presents itself.

I go here a lot. I'm a cofee snob and get fussy if my coffee doesn't taste of coffee. Its where I take international visitors whom I know are in need of an espresso. Always excellent coffee. good for breakfast too. The kind of place to take a newspaper and relax.

I love bobbing into here for a coffee or a meeting. Great ambiance! Why go to a "chain outlet" when you can have the real thing!

I meet here on a regular basis with friends for outstanding coffee. They make a good breakfast. Freshly cooked with local food and very tasty. Lovely setting and amazing coffee

Attractive old fashioned atmosphere , Good staff. Reasonable prices. excellent quality coffee with a great selection available

My daughter and I tried this place for the first time, it's quirky inside with the furniture.I had a specialty coffee think it was blue Sumatra and it was nice and strong, daughter had a latte which was really big but no handle to the cup but she really enjoyed it.We both went for the soup and a sandwich, I had egg mayo and was very good and my daughter had the tuna again very nice. The soup was tomato and basil, it was good but was at near boiling point when served, it took me half an hour of constant twirling to eat it all but my daughter gave up saying it's not getting cooler.I would have maybe given it full marks if it wasn't for a member of staff doing her paper work on the next table and click click click on her calculator.

Today was the first time I've come here and I wasn't disappointed. I came with some friends for breakfast. I had the Lancashire breakfast which was great, loved it. There is an extensive range of teas coffees and hot chocolates. I will definitely return here again.

Went with my family. Realy friendly stuff. Service not fast but atmosphere relaxing would advise if you want nice and quiet time to have coffee or tea;) Will definitely be back again.

Called in for a regular meet with friends. The Vegetarian breakfast breakfast is great Our favourite coffee is blue Sumatra. It is the only place in Blackburn for quality coffee.

Great brew. Love the Chai Latte. This is the one the rest are compared to. Great atmosphere. Lovely staff. An enjoyable experience

Just looking at the reviews for the coffee shop .and can't say I share the same enthusiasm. We arrived at 1.15 to be told when ordering soup and sandwiches that there was only 3 soups left.good job only two of us wanted it . The soup was tasty and sandwiches good . Couldn't say the same for the prawn toasty which should have had pineapple. ( they had run out of pineapple) how can that happen when you can keep tinned in stock. Also I've never had a toasty that didn't have any cheese to hold it together. The salad that came with it was very poor and there was a small pot of what tasted like tomatoe sauce . The staff waiting on we're very polite and busy . So just a shame about the meal . I won't be rushing back .

Fabulous coffee, delicious fresh food in a quirky and cosy setting. Extensive selection of teas and coffees to buy and make at home. Used to come here 20 years ago with my parents and it's still as lovely as it was.

Relaxing surroundings, consistently friendly and attentive staff, excellent coffee - AND food, it really is Blackburn's go-to place and stands head and shoulders above any other coffee shop or meeting place in the town.

A proper cafe in Blackburn and I've been there before today but was disappointed both in the meal and the staff. I ordered a Lancashire breakfast with the bacon well cooked(personal preference), the portions were good but the bacon was barely cooked, not what I asked for. I was asked at the till if everything was ok and referred to the bacon and got a very "weak" sorry from the young lady there. Will I go again,yes, but I won't have the breakfast is better.

Not quite as often, but when I do...those girls are total top peeps! They remember what I like & how I like it...saves me a job...there's always someone to say hello to...Cathedral people, College people, Radio Lancs, ex teechas, etc...give it a whirl?

good place to hold a meeting and exceptional coffee and sandwiches. Also good for buying coffee beans and such like.

The coffee and tea here is just no comparison to any of the other shops in the town centre (or anywhere for that matter). A very traditional setting, the service is always excellent. The food is a little expensive, but we usually just go for tea and coffee which is served fresh and lose (teapot & cafetiere) in which there is no comparison to teabags. The prices for these drinks are very reasonable for the quality of the drink and the environment itself. We visit here a couple of times a week and love it.

Surrounded by some beautiful, more sophisticated locations, Blackburn is more of a go to if you have to place, than somewhere you'd visit out of choice (unless you live there). However, stumbling upon the Exchange Coffee Company was a very pleasing surprise and a bit of an oasis in what is a pretty grim hitch-potch town. The place has an individual and instant charm and class about it that immediately puts you at ease. You can see it's clean, that you aren't going to be poisoned and ordering from the menu is going to be safe. The coffee is excellent and the food homely, fresh and appetising. Can't say I'd make a special point of going there, but if I ever have to visit Blackburn and need breakfast, coffee, a light lunch or tea and cake, then it's a relief to know there's somewhere really nice to go.

Not for the first time I returned here to see what burger was on offer and this week's was with bbq sauce and bacon. A freshly made, sizeable burger arrived with the customary side salad, chunky fries and coleslaw, and was as wonderful as ever. Far superior to other burger/diner options in Blackburn!

Always enjoy a tasty simple lunch or snack here . The smell of roasting coffee is wonderful - so many types to choose from. The staff are all very friendly. I love the place because its comfortable and has a unique old fashioned atmosphere.

the smell from this coffee shop when they are roasting coffee is phemonemul ,exchange coffee company roast all their own coffee beans and sell different strengths Columbian which is a medium strength French roast which is the strong one. all food and drinks are highly recommended . The quaint shop sells lots of lovely crockery and coffee machines, the food sold is all home made and the soups are amazing, the décor is welcoming and the seating / tables are dark wood, rather old fashioned however really suits the shop.

I visited here with friends and had a lovely cappuccino was very nice and tasty. Lovely ambiance and will be back when I'm in Blackburn.

There are a few of these Exchange Coffe Company cafes in the north of England. We dropped into Exchange Coffee Company on Todmorden indoor market. We had the best flat white coffees and home made cakes. The man serving the coffee was pleasant and service great. It reminded me of the cafe stalls in La Ramblas. Thoroughly recommended.

Super staff with excellent knowledge about the teas and coffees they are selling. Really friendly and excellent service. This is what coffee shops should be like. It's just a shame there's not one of these on every high street. After a coffee here you'll not want want to go back to all those other places. This is by and far the best.

I have visited this cafe many times and never been disappointed. The coffe is out of this world and so many varieties. The food is always fresh and piping hot. A god choice on the menu. If you are weight conscious don't order the cake, massive, naughty but nice. The service is excellent and the prices are good too. I meet a friend there once a month, because we don't feel rushed and have plenty of time to catch up in the relaxed atmosphere. I also visit the Clitheroe branch with my sister-in-law and the same applies there. There is also the option to purchase fresh coffee beans or cups, caffeteras etc Don't like coffee, my friend swears by their fresh tea!!!!

Let it be said; I love The Exchange Coffee shop. The drinks (both hot and cold) are varied and extensive (seriously the tea and coffee choice is huge) and so full of flavour. My particular favourites are the hot chocolates (though being notoriously fussy with regards to hot beverages they're pretty much the only hot drinks I'll consume on a semi regular basis) and the smoothies are gorgeous (so much better tasting than the Costa versions in The Mall). The cakes are also to die for! some of the best I've tasted (the fudge cake with clotted cream and chocolate sauce is a particular favourite of my husband and I). Lastly the decoration downstairs is fab, very warm and evokes feelings of being in an old country house (indeed it reminds me of being in my great aunt's house as a child and brings back lovely memories).My only complaint is the lunches. I've eaten lunch here twice now and both times have been a disappointment. They have some interesting and exciting choices on their menu (especially on the specials board) but both of the dishes I've had have been undercooked. Indeed the accompaniments on one dish were inedible, the potatoes were so undercooked they were practically still in the ground. It's a shame as lunch spoiled an otherwise enjoyable visit both times. Next time I'll stick to ordering a sandwich. You can't go wrong with a sandwich, right?Overall a nice place to go to recharge your batteries on a busy day (it's nice sitting outside in the warmer weather too as the thoroughfare isn't obtrusively busy) and it is ostensively a coffee shop rather than an eatery so my rating is still high and the poor lunches have in no way put me off visiting again.

We visit here regularly, it's cosy, the staff are very friendly, it's always a little busy at dinner time but you can always find somewhere to sit.The food always comes out in a timely fashion and we have NEVER had a cause for complaint (and we must have been here 30x+). It's priced fairly and as the title says it's just perfect for your dinner hour or at any time of the day.

I was disappointed to discover that Blackburn catherdral's café in the crypt was regularly closed on Mondays, but it was recommended by someone I met at the cathedral that I should visit the nearby Exchange Coffee Company in Fleming Square. So it was that at 12.45 today, Monday 11/05/15 I rocked up at that place. For all of those who care not to read further, I'm delighted to report that this sceptic will visit again, and soon.Here's why. The venue is small, and the only table suitable for a sole visitor carried plates, cups and what-have-you, yet these were swiftly removed by a smiling waitress. My glances at other staff were returned with easy smiles. Such lessons of pleasant effectiveness are not easily learned by most in this town. There is a mix of young and older staff here who have an uncanny common purpose. If it's conveyed by training then it's the best training to be had.I chose a Puerto Rican coffee from rather much else on the menu. Teas and daily food specials remain to be savoured. Scrambled egg on toasted muffin was all I could accommodate after a ghastly Sunday afternoon pub-restaurant visit I had made out of family-birthday duty, and after which Burnley has much status to regain.The cafetière of Puerto Rican was entirely as described, delivering three cups of snapping taste for less than three pounds. From this choice alone, my visit was entirely worthy of its forthcoming repeat.For the scrambled egg, I was asked if I wanted an accompanying salad. Such a pleasing touch; I am allergic to to some salad ingredients and this is a further example of the uncanny perception among the staff - so infinitely better than the ubiquitous notices advising that customers must proclaim allergies. The muffin was perfectly toasted and the scrambled egg a subtle mix of texture and colour.

Lovely cafe, with a upstairs and downstairs. It is a small entrance to the cafe and feels rather overcrowded, I wouldn't like to negotiate it with a push chair especially if people are queuing to pay. They sell ground coffee etc for home use, they also have a range of cups etc to purchase. The food is good and the coffee is really good.

First time we have ever visited ok if you just fancy a quiet drink, snack and cake. Never been in a place like it , strange layout and seating

Always a pleasure to go the the exchange coffee shop!Friendly staff and always nice atmosphere and priced reasonable unlike the bigger chains

Great view out of the window, paper to read & an espresso while your waiting for your other half to turn up! All that with the bustle of the market. Great.

If you like coffee then you can't go wrong here. There's a relaxed atmosphere with a 1930's 40's feel however if you like tea then choose your blend and try a little tiffin

Had mid week lunch and coffee here. Like always place was packed but service was prompt and food was delicious. Burgers are really tasty and salads are massive. This place never disappoints. Love it every time.

We had coffee and snacks, we waited a good while to have our order to be taken, we were considering leaving but we ordered coffee and sandwiches. The food and coffee was good but a little pricy, table 15 was wobbly and had uneven legs some of my coffee spilled out when my wife leant on the table. Overall it was ok but will try somewhere else next time.

We went for lunch on a cold January SaturdayWe were met by charming friendly staff, we got the last available table.The special board offered a wide choice as did the menu.The restaurant itself is charming and quirkey.We were promptly served, the food came reasonably quickly particularly as they were so busy and the food was freshly prepared.The choice of coffee and tea was amazing.When the food arrived it was beautifully presented hot and tasted superb. They served hearty Northern portions.For value, quality and friendly service this little restaurant cannot be beaten and we would recommend it to anyone.

We went to the café on Fleming Square on Saturday for breakfast as it was recommended to us it was a very bad morning and we where glad to get inside where it was warm and most pleasant surroundings we both felt very comfortable. The breakfast was beautiful a good portion and all well cooked and excellent produce me and my wife loved it but would say that the breakfast was a little large for her.......but I managed it and what she did not !! and the coffee's where also beautiful and we where served very fast by a very pleasant young lady who chatted and smiled such a warm welcome. Cant fault this café at all 100% credit to them...........But would like to know if someone wanted say a bacon or sausage sandwich that was not a big breakfast or something else a little smaller could you get as was not on the menu. And some would say it was costly but I feel for what you got the service and a very good standard of food £5.25 was very good and will definitely be eating hear again after eating breakfasts in most of the Blackburn cafes this rates very high indeed Thank You

We visited as a family of four for lunch whilst out shopping. This place is well worth the short walk out of the mall. We had 2 x the italian chicken fillet burger served with salad, homemade coleslaw and chips, and 2 x the brie, bacon and cranberry toastie served with crisps and salad. Both dishes were served beautifully, fresh and tasty. The range of coffees is vast and all four of us enjoyed a different selection. The service was excellent with young, polite and efficient waitresses who were a credit to the establishment. This place always offers something a little different and at £35 we felt this was great value. Would highly recommend.

Stopped in today to collect a fresh selection of coffee beans today and got take out drinks for the road. The Peanut latte was superb not too sweet and a real taste of peanuts coming through. The creme brulle one was also great even though a little too sweet for even my sweet tooth. Service swift and great, all the staff seem friendly and always smile.

Best coffee in town and food is absolutely delicious. Service is great , always with smile. Salads although quite expensive are great size and always so fresh . Love my quiet lunch in Exchange. Definitely one of the most welcoming places in Blackburn.

Lovely little quaint coffee shop which serves a variety of fresh coffee, teas and cold drinks. Lovely for breakfast or lunch with a set menu and specials. The staff are friendly and the service is always good. We also buy their tea and coffee to drink at home.

A little gem, tucked away just behind Radio Lancashire, wonderful Jamaican coffee, seating upstairs and outside, sandwiches and snacks , a tea and coffee emporium. Love it here.

I admit I've visited here just the once, but after a recent trip to Europe and a new found addiction to espressos, I will be visiting more regularly to pick up coffee beans for my new machine and I think to sit and enjoy a coffee in the relaxing atmosphere and to write in my journal

We do pop to exchange for coffee beans on average once a week. Love having lunch here , with the best cup of coffee in town. Food is always fresh, staff is lovely , and the smell is to die for.

This one of our favourite places for coffee - I have been going here since I was 7. The coffee is roasted on site and very well looked after. The staff are always happy to help and very pleasant. They do excellent sandwiches and toasties and a great toasted currant tea cake. Standards are high and the whole place has a relaxed vibe - I buy my coffee for home from here and it is great quality. Best coffee shop for miles. You must visit.

Great coffee, classy atmosphere, nothing like the chains. Excellent location, close to the shops but on a quiet back street. Brilliant with outside tables on a sunny day but really cosy space inside too.

If I'm in Blackburn, for any reason, I always try to go to the Exchange Coffee Company's beautiful boutique coffee shop on the quirky little street opposite the cathedral. I love the oak panelled room with the Morris wallpaper, antique tables & chairs & the tiled floor downstairs, & the little room above with the rooflights. The food & drink are delicious & service friendly & efficient. There are attractive tea & coffee pots & a good selection of fine bone china mugs to buy, as well as coffee beans, freshly ground coffee & loose leaf tea to buy to take home.