Old Station Cafe in Ribble Valley

If you want a doll’s house cup of coffee, then this is the place to go. Had Americano in other cafes, but never in such a small cup, very weak coffee, no crema. Wouldn’t have thought it was machine coffee, Nescafé Azera is better….The toasted tea cake was excellent, a good size and texture. Nice atmosphere and interesting displays etc in the Heritage centre.

We have gone to this cafe regularly with the family up to six of us. Today there were three adults. The manner I was treat by the dark haired girl with side pieces of hair trailing around her face was disgusting. I knew what I wanted to order she asked me to sit down and she would come and take our order. We did this then she proceeded to serve the person behind me and then started to unpack an order. At this we walked out and it will be some time before we go back especially if she is there. All the other staff when we have been there have been lovely but her manner was much to be desired

Have revisited Old Station Cafe, and have to say that it has improved immensely since my last review…..The food and service was spot on……..Will continue to visit this cafe when I come to Longridge…….Would recommend.

We were staying at the nearby Dog Inn who do not offer breakfast and we were recommended to go to the Old Station Cafe which was only 250m away. The recommendation was inspired. As a group of 4 mature adults we had the best breakfast experience ever. The menu is extensive and the welcome is very friendly. One guest had the full English Veggie option; two had American pancakes with crispy bacon and maple syrup and I thoroughly enjoyed the Greek Yoghurt with berries and granola followed by scrambled egg on luscious brown toast with bacon.and grilled tomato. Tea and coffee was also on offer. The service was prompt and very attentive and the ambiance was first class. A great Cafe that should not be missed for either breakfast, lunch or dinner. Well done to all the team. Regards, Alan F Bolton

The man who runs this cafe is so lovely. He honestly is probably one if the main reasons they get repeat custom, as it is expensive. Service today though was by another employee, and unfortunately lacked the finesses they usual show. I had to ask to get my table wiped, ask fur my drink, as it hadn't arrived when my meal came, and the person who served me was inexperienced and verging on rude. (He may just have been shy and new to customer service. ) I was disappointed I didn't get the manager, however others did get the service I hoped for. I will still return, the soup and sandwich was lovely. I think everyone needs to come here and see if it's for them, modern coffee houses lack the comfort and personality this place provides.

Excellent excellent excellent! Consistency is key. The quiche is to die for, ingredients are fresh and the homemade coleslaw is exceptional.

Called in during Covid restrictions and felt very safe. Not was great with salad and crisps. Bacon and chicken salad was superb! Kept finding things in bowl, olives, melon, orange, lots of chicken and bacon. Lovely friendly organised staff. Definitely recommend

Pretty cafe on the main road in Longridge. Has a certain charm as it is the old station and platform. The menu was limited and I suppose this will be blamed on covid but not sure why this would affect the menu. The choices were on boards attached to the wall. I thought it was a bit cheeky to charge a £1 extra for salad with your sandwich. I ordered a bacon barm which arrived exactly that, no dressing just a barm cake cut in half with bacon in. Not very appealing but tasted fine but overpriced. Would not go back

I called in for a coffee and a look around the lovely visitor centre. Staff were polite and helpful and service was prompt. I didn’t eat on this occasion but the items in the specials board looked very tempting.

Can thoroughly recommend The Old Station Café for an excellent freshly cooked breakfast. The ingredients are locally sourced and included in the price is Atkinson’s Coffee which makes for a superb breakfast. It is good value for money.The staff are always friendly and helpful. The place is v well run and plenty of staff on hand.I often bring/commend visitors to indulge in a breakfast here and always come away well pleased. I much prefer this establishment to many others in our area. A lovely ambience - light and airy too!

I have been here a few times with my partner. It’s ok. Food nice. Surroundings ok BUT too expensive! Really. Go to 65.

Great food and location, bit expensive however now tried won't be going back. Waited almost an hour for sandwich and salad and the cafe wasn't full. Friendly staff maybe needed extra person in kitchen to help.

Six pounds fifty for a cup of tea and a bacon bap. A total embarrassment. Ridiculously expensive, a total an utter sham. The proprietors really should be wearing a mask - as of Dick Turpin - avoid at all costs. Absurd prices!

Had an absolutely wonderful lunch at this lovely and endearing upmarket cafe ! 😎 Tuna mayo sandwich with salad for me and my wife had BLT sarnie & salad Well presented and really good! Coffee was delicious! Well done !!

My experience here was spoiled by being scalded with burning hot tea when the young waitress poured it over my hand, shirt and leg! She then said Oh sorry and walked off!! I rushed up to the counter to find cold water and was then helped by another member of staff to treat the burns. No apology and no free cup of tea to compensate for my half empty, cool pot. Shirt is still stained. ALL cafe staff should be able to quickly treat scalds. Food I had was fine but quite expensive for a sandwich. Won’t be going back.

Had a wander around Longridge and was drawn to this pretty little cafe which served meals and snacks. Situated in the old railway buildings, there is an inside area in the old waiting room and an outside conservatory area which we chose - good place to sit, eat and relax. We had a panini and a bowl of soup and bread with hot drinks. A minor point which is true of many places that serve soup, it was really really hot and had to wait a while before starting to eat it. Both snacks were delicious and the service very friendly. There is a great range of greetings cards as well. Nice place to visit!!

Visited the cafe and have to say that it is in a really very good location. It is a very competitive area with many cafe in longridge. The food was acceptable quality and could have been a little hotter when presented.

Visited this pleasant cafe today only had a snack and tea for two, but have to say the meals on the surrounding tables looked very appetising it was reasonably priced and the staff were helpful. The only downside for me was the tables were a bit close together in the room we were in. But otherwise we enjoyed it and will visit again.

We stopped for a cup of tea and a snack in the afternoon and it must have been coming up to closing time as there was not much choice and little interest in serving us. It was only 3ish so not sure what time it closes? There is inside and outside seating and it is a quaint old railway carriage presumably where the station used to be with a small railway themed shop attached. We ended up with a pre wrapped biscuit and a cup of tea so we were very underwhelmed!

this café is adorable. really good location and great for a quick coffee and a bite to eat. visited back in July but I honestly miss it

Called in here today for a bite to eat with a 10 and 7 year old. A warm welcome was received. The food was fresh and tasty and the tea hot and strong. A nice treat whilst on a quick visit to Longridge. We enjoyed looking at the WW1 display in the heritage center too.

Call in occasionally and never been dissappointed The staff are always very nice and always have smiles on their faces, Avery busy cafe but staff always have time for a quick chat. Food always looks good and fresh Recommend a visit if in the area.

I have been a couple of times to the cafe and each time the experience has been top notch. The staff are always very friendly and can't do enough for you. It is a lovely little place and well worth a visit.

Stopped for a coffee before shopping locally. The old railway station building has been tastefully converted and the original platform is the cafe.

Been here quite a few times always lovley food and great service. Fabulous little place. Highly recommend. Will definitely be going again.

On our mission to sample all of Longridge's cafes, we popped into the Old Station for coffee and cake.

Visited today with my wife and grandson for coffee and as per the norm service was exceptional Coffees and scones are the best And the chocolate rush our grandson had was irresistible Well done to all !!😎

Visited on a number of occasions and with various friends and none have been disappointed. Excellent home made food. Good variety, fresh and tasty with plentiful portions. Staff are lovely and surroundings interesting. Would definitely recommend.

Had afternoon tea for two recently ,good value for money in pleasant surroundings. Sat out side in the sunshine very pleasant.

We arrived in Longridge shortly after 3pm on a gloriously sunny Saturday afternoon and spotted this place as we parked the car. What a lovely location for our afternoon brew we thought, but by the time we had done one errand, we rolled up to find a sign in the doorway which said 'we have stopped serving' - at 3.25pm! What is it about the peculiarly British business practice of refreshment spots closing so early, while there are still potential customers around? We went across the road to a cafe which advertised its closing time as 4, which isn't much better (and the closed sign went on at 3.55). But at least we got our afternoon brew without having to drive on and seek out a Costa, Nero or McDonalds, which serve for so much longer but invariably make us sad that we aren't able to support local business despite our best efforts.

Food cooked fresh and always tasty. Good selection on specials board. Also it is licensed if you wanted a drink with your lunch. Cafe itself is situated on platform of old railway station. Staff friendly and helpful.

Nos visita regularmente para el almuerzo, y nunca nos ha decepcionado y hay una buena variedad de platos para el almuerzo y desayuno, además de una tabla de ofertas especiales. Servicio rápido, ingredientes frescos, buena cocina, gluten y opciones de presentación muy buena y agradable ambiente ofrecen una agradable experiencia. El personal es servicial y atento.

Good choice for lunch was busy not to long to wait staff friendly the history of this place is very interesting

Café precioso con una historia interesante. Te sientas con vistas a la plataforma de tren antiguo, que es agradable en el momento porque todas las flores de la primavera están fuera. Hay tablas de información con información de historia local, nos pareció fascinante y la señora en la oficina nos llenó con muchos otros detalles. El café estaba bueno pero si lo que quieres es strongish, pide 2 golpes. Té era agradable pero me olvidé de que era té de hojas! ! ! La esponja victoria era excelente, aunque era una pieza bastante pequeña.

Edificio muy agradable para sentarse y tomar un café. A dan a los jardines. El personal era educado y amable.

Been a few times over the past weeks for coffee and lunch. A nice place to relax with some good choices for food. Good tea and coffee selection. Can be a little cold at times.

Had a lovely breakfast here, cozy cafe with gluten free options. Good service and nice food, worth a visit!

This is always our number one choice for breakfast in Longridge. We've tried other local cafes but they don't compare to the Station Cafe.

I go regularly for lunch with friends. There is an excellent selection of fresh produce, sandwiches salads etc...,

My Wife and I were I Berry Lane Longridge , and decided to pop in. the food was first class and ample portions,the surroundings are pleasant and the service good, The Old Station Café is a place I can recommend.

It is a testament to the success of the cafe that it is so popular with both local people and visitors. The staff are unfailingly pleasant and the food is well cooked and nicely presented. The environment and seating arrangements are flexible enough for different sized groups and the outside seating area is an added advantage. The tasteful selection of gift items and greetings cards add to the general ambience.

Never disappoints! Great location and use for an old station house. The good and service is great - if you like good quality local English food. Try the hotpot in the winter

After an afternoon visiting Longridge, we called into this café for a well earn sit down and a brew. We weren't disappointed. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon and a little too warm to sit inside so we sat outside. (There are several tables outside now) Very pleasant and a little suntrap. We had a coffee each and a piece of tea loaf between us. It just filled the gap between lunch and our evening meal. The coffee was great and you got a biscuit with it anyway. The tea loaf was superb. Very tasty. This café is very clean and the staff are lovely. It's well worth a visit.

Good range of lunch and breakfast, and specials backed up with prompt service, fresh ingredients, good cooking and very good presentation. Gluten free options are available with good choice. Staff are helpful and attentive.

A lovely little cafe, the food is amazing so fresh and from local suppliers. The staff a friendly offerering a great and quick service. It's great to have a look around Longridge and then pop in to have a warm up and a bite to eat. I have been numerous times and would thoroughly recommend it.

We don't live locally, but visit Longridge frequently, and always find time to eat a light breakfast or lunch here. It's lovely sitting in the glass conservatory area, or outside in nicer weather. The menu is nice, and they serve plenty of local produce, made fresh while you wait.

This is in a lovely situation and part of a local heritage display. The cafe is clean and spacious, the staff friendly and service good. We had a lovely view over the gardens, presumably the former platform and tracks, and this looked lovely in the spring sunshine. The coffee was ok, not great but ok. Didn't have anything to eat but menu looked OK. There was a major issue with the toilets when we were there - at least 2 closed and one of the other 2 was very reluctant to flush. Don't know if the toilets are the cafe's responsibility or the heritage people's.

The cafe is located on the site of the old longridge to Preston rail. You are seated in the area of the platform and its airy and comforting. The food is good, not much of a choice of hot cooked meals or vegetarian options but ok for sandwiches and cakes. The heritage centre attached provides a good display of local history too.

I visited the Old Station Café 19/02/16 cold and hungry after a lovely walk around Longridge. The café was warm, clean and very welcoming. The service was excellent and the food was delicious, everything was fresh and home cooked. I left after lunch feeling warm, full and refreshed! Thankyou x

Delicious homemade lunch with wonderful cakes and a lovely pot of tea! Just what we needed after a walk!

I visited the Old Station Cafe after a lovely walk around Longridge with friends. Highly recommend the homemade quiche... device! And the cakes are wonderful with freshly baked scones that definitely hit the spot! Will be visiting again very soon!

Spent a pleasant afternoon in the Old Station Cafe. The building is lovely, very classic. The staff were very all very good and couldn't do enough for you. The food was lovely freshly prepared & homemade. I would recommend a visit.

The cafe is in the very nice train station conversion that is located behind the Townley pub.The cafe is clean and the staff friendly (though we were the only two stood by the counter and weren't even acknowledged by the staff for a couple of minutes as they prepped teas etc for others)It's a bit cramped and chairs wooden - all nice, but I not the sort of place for a longer more comfy stay.Teas coffees food all very nice.Price good tooRecommend

Nice spot to stop off for lunch. We dropped in as we was in area around lunch time and also had read a couple of reviews claiming how good this place was.....and they wasn’t wrong.I went for jacket potato with cheese and beans. Granted, its not a culinary wonder, but there was plenty of it and it was good; what more can I say. Also decided to try the 'guest coffee' which I can’t recall what it was, but well brewed, wasn’t bitter and tasted very nice :).The service was swift; we wasn’t left waiting long for our food to arrive after having placed our order at the counter. Price wise; was maybe a little more expensive than average, but this was ok given the quick service and friendly staff.We would return again if we was in the area and I'd recommend it for a lunchtime stop off.

My family and I often go to Louisa*s for coffee and light breakfast and it is always delicious, The staff are friendly and always welcoming, lovely place to go.

Myself and a friend have been here more than once for lunch. It provides good food in comfortable surroundings and with the opportunity to do a bit of shopping at the same time ...an interesting spot.

Have been here several times for breakfast and lunch and have never been disappointed. The staff are friendly and professional. Food is cooked on site and local produce including the cakes. Worth a visit.

Nice surroundings in the centre of Longridge; if it was haunted you'd be able to hear the rumble and hiss of steam trains pulling into the old station. It's not, so you can't, but you could always close your eyes and imagine. Good breakfasts, breakfast baps and coffee and tea selections.

Been a while since I visited. Nothing has changed. Good food, quick efficient service and average prices. Beautiful cards and nice umbrellas for sale at the moment. Seems as popular as ever. Spicy liquorice tea was lovely. We will be back.

Ok when first opened but breakfasts have gone down hill since. I sent a breakfast back twice on a saturday because the sausage you could bounce ion the floor it was so rubbery only to be told well they cook them yesterday so all we have to do is microwave. Most expensive cafe in longridge and certainly not the best by far.

Have visited this cafe several times and have enjoyed the food. We were in Longridge last saturday and decided to call for our favourite warm shrimps. We were a little surprised when the food came as there was a very small piece of toast and fewer shrimps than usual. We were a little disappointed and hope this was a one-off as it would put me off going again which would be a pity as we really like the place. t

This little village hub is most fortunate in housing such a gem of a cafe! The menu is imaginative, everything freshly prepared & service with a smile comes free!

Locally sourced ingredients, large portions and beautifully presented. Had thought a little pricey until the food arrived, high quality produce freshly made

I really do not know why I have not reviewed this cafe before. I pop-in when travelling from my home to friends in East Lancashire and meet a companion there on occasions.First impressions are that the setting is functional which is appropriate for what was Longridge’s railway station building. If you are lucky, you may find parking on the main street off which it is situated, but only for a snack due to time limitations. But, there are cheap parking facilities nearby anyway and you can relax a bit more.The place is invariably busy in the morning as this is a convenient meeting place in the centre of town. I have tried items both off the main menu and off the specials board and have yet to be disappointed. My favourite lunch snack is potted shrimps served just warm on brown bread with a light salad accompaniment – delicious. However, you must leave room for one of their ample and lovely puds – sometimes mistakenly shared !!Well done. You deserve your success.

Lovely hotspot in a Winter and nice salads in Summer. Worth a visit to this Longridgeq railway station that's been reused as a cafe.

Great food, lovely staff. Everything is homemade. Never had a bad meal. No over priced. Cakes very good.

I had the brown shrimp on toast, I couldn't fault it very tasty. The accompanying salad was also delicious with strawberries, grapes and a gorgeous balsamic dressing. My plate was emptied. After I had a scrumptious home made fruit scone with jam and cream, would have been better with clotted cream and not double also not much of the cream or jam

A very handy place to take a break from shopping, with always a warm welcome. a good selection of snacks. the scones with jam and cream can be recommended

Was just passing so Wife and I called in for a cup of tea, was real leaf tea with a little strainer that fits over cups, nice idea & good tea. Cafe was clean and bright,its also a heritage centre. I think the last passenger trains were in 1930!,We will call again when passing & have some food.

The off the bone carved ham - thick and moist, fruits and balsamic dressing on the salad, well portioned, sweet and home made (or it looks to be) caramalised onion sauce goes perfect with it all - would suggest they provide a small soft or cripsy bun with butter to round it all off. However if you go late in the day they could have run out (so why am I writing this Hmmm?). Other treats are mostly home made dish's and soups. Good atmosphere but can be a little wait for a table at peak hours in the summer. A really nice place to have a meal, snack or just a cuppa.

Just had a pot of real tea lovely service so good great place reasonable prices even bought some fresh coffee to take away. Highly recommend a visit

Great Christmas food for Longridge does Christmas Weekend. A must for the stalls during the festive period

We ate here not expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. we had hot pot and after ordering the large portion unfortunately didn't get to sample the amazing looking cakes. The hot pot was a huge portion of traditional old fashioned hot pot which was very pleasing. The staff where all very freindly and helpful. they also sell a small selection of gifts. we will definitely returning soon although we may limit our selves to the small hot pot so we can sample a cake.

I would heartily recommend The Old Station in Longridge. We have called in a number of times for lunch. Lots of choice, well cooked and presented, with lovely friendly service. The place itself is a great conversion of an old railway station.

Nice selection of lunch and breakfast backed up with prompt service, good cooking and very good presentation. Gluten free options are available with good choice. Staff are helpful and attentive. You can also buy greeting cards and nick knacks as well as look around the heritage area.

Great place to go for breakfast or for a tea and cake. Also, there are places to have meeting and seminars to as well as the history of the Preston and Longridge Railway.

Nice little cafe tucked away just off Berry Lane. Had tea and scones and obviously home made... really tasty. Nice little menu, reasonably priced and plenty of seating inside and out. If passing through the village again would call in.

Enjoyed tea and cream scone left my coat there rang up and they had my coat put by thank you very much ........travelling through to morecambe

Visit the Old Station regularly. Very good food and service, always leave feeling full. Prices a tad high but not unreasonable.

Lovely little café. Clean, well staffed, quick service, lovely food(mainly soup, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and cakes with various beverage options including beer/wine). Reasonably priced and child friendly. Outdoor seating available too by the small garden/war memorial. Also sell cards and small knick knacks and of course the history of Longridge is in there too as it also a Heritage centre, built on the former railway platform/waiting rooms. Worth a trip for locals and visitors .

I have very elderly parents who like to go out but who find it hard to see, walk etc so I am always concerned about the service they get. The staff couldn't have been more helpful in moving chairs so they could get to a table more easily and when my Mum decided that she couldn't face a large meal they were really kind in telling her about the children's menu. The atmosphere was lovely and had some interesting additions to their menu making it a perfect place to meet with friends for a chat and I will certainly be back.

Lovely lunch today with my mum. Food was good service quick. Staff friendly and polite. My three year old was made to feel welcome

Staff are friendly and the menu choices are spot on. This also houses the Heritage centre to and has a sort of railway theme. Also there are Meeting rooms that are well used by local business and clubs

We dropped in at the Old Station Cafe on our way to Stonyhurst College, just in time for 2 sausage and bacon barms - the breakfast menu runs until 11.30 - and a cafetiere of coffee. The food and coffee were both excellent, the service efficient and friendly, and the surroundings clean and attractive. One can't ask for more of a tea room - it will certainly repay return visits to sample the lunches and/or cakes!

Visited this lovely cafe for lunch. It is light and airy and has a lovely ambience. The staff were very pleasant and friendly. Service was fast and efficient. The food was delicious.I particularly recommend the hot chicken wrap with plum sauce. It came with a crisp side salad. The assam tea was also very nice. My husband had the soup and sandwich which he enjoyed. Highly recommended !

I have visited the old station cafe on many occasions. The food is always of a very high standard using fresh local produce and always beautifully presented. The homemade quiche and hotpots are delicious,and there is always a great choice of desserts and cakes. The staff are friendly and can't do enough for you.This cafe is hard to beat and Louise Coupe should be proud of this wonderful busy cafe she has created its just what Longridge needs.

We'd heard about the heritage centre & decided to pay it a visit and stopped off in the cafe for a cup of tea and a slice of cake.The tea - proper leaf tea mind - was really good . We got two decent size pots between us. We also chose a slice each of a gorgeous lemon & poppy drizzle cake which went down a treat.The only down side is that it is a little cramped. The staff were very pleasant and it was a very good experience overall.

Not the most welcoming staff or the best quality food. Sometimes it seems too much trouble for them to serve customers. However the use of the old station is very good.

We were just calling into Longridge and spotted the Old Station Cafe from afar. There were already customers in the cafe so we decided to give it a try. Good food, friendly service, home-made Chips. Pot of tea for two in what was probably one of the largest tea-pots i've ever seen. Price probably quite average. I'd definitely recommend especially if you're already visiting Longridge.

This was our first trip and after struggling to find it, once we'd parked, we finally found it, just where sat nav had said. We were to busy turning off to park, to see it as we actually past it, so we went off up the street in the opposite direction, so we saw more of Longridge than we originally planned. Once there we found a table, jumped into some seats that had just been vacated. Ordered a chicken and bacon salad, and quiche and salad. After a bit of a wait, two tables that arrived after us got their food first which I was just about to mention, when our food arrived. Both meals were delicious. The salad here includes grapes and oranges, though I think the choice is salad or crisps with sandwiches, most cafes you'd get both. Ordering and paying is a bit difficult due to the layout at the counter as you are conflicting with food and drink orders being prepared and taken out. This would probably be OK usually, but doesn't work well on a busy Saturday lunchtime. The homemade cakes lived up to their reputation, we tried the coffee and walnut, and the carrot cake, both were delicious, with an extensive coffee and tea menu, I'm sure we,ll be back. The waitresses are all very friendly too.

I have visited the Old Station several times for coffee or light meals. Never been disappointed.Lovely clean surroundings with outside seating in the summer. The staff and locals are very friendly. Great selection of coffees and teas.The cakes are home baked and delicious and the light meals perfect.Added interest of the displays on the area's history.This is how every cafe should be run.

A warm welcome always awaits you at the station cafe in Longridge. They have a wide selection of seasonal food, always tasty and well presented. Most of the meals are made on the premises daily. I particularly recommend the quiche, the shrimps and any of the puds.Do make sure you are in early for lunch as this popular place soon fills up.While you are there you can browse the photos and artefacts on display at Longridge Heritage Centre, which is in the same building.

The Old Station Cafe in Berry Lane is in the centre of Longridge, housed in the old Station, an historic building which has been beautifully restored. Read about the history of Longridge and browse through the cards and gifts and then sit in the conservatory cafe and enjoy delicious homemade quiche served with a lovely salad. A wide selection of other food is available, including a splendid breakfast. The produce is locally sourced and very fresh. All the food is prepared with loving care. The delightful service typically reflects the friendliness and warmth of the people of Longridge. There is a specials board and there are very tempting homemade cakes, biscuits and deserts. The cafe has a bright and cheerful atmosphere and is very well supported by the locals...always a good sign.The cafe overlooks pretty flower borders, tended by volunteers and tables are available outside. Longridge also has a number of very interesting boutique shops and is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Take a trip up to Longridge Fell after lunch to work off the calories. I thoroughly recommend this lovely cafe which I have tried and tested many times and have never been disappointed.