Parks Art Deco Cafe in Blackpool

Went with my sister and mum,mum has dementia,she can shout out some times ,this didn't go down well with the management who asked if we would like to move ,they wanted us out of the way of other customers ,this has happen on more than one occasion,definitely not special needs friendly !

Really lovely chicken broth. Full of nice pieces of chicken and vegetables. Will visit again Pleasant cafe in the middle of the park. Light bright. Service good but manager still patrolling like a sergeant major with. The staff …

Have been going to this cafe for years and and supporting them through good and both tough times I am appalled with there treatment and pricing to date. Charge extra for oat or soya milk, in already expensive coffee or hot chocolate but to charge two pound and 45 pence for a small cup of milk for my grandson was the final straw. Not even a quarter of a pint. They charged my partner 50 pence for a slice of 🍋 in a hot water. That is just taking the pis* . Will never buy anything from them again. ..

The Art Deco Cafe is in beautiful surroundings and is a lovely building- I’ve been coming here since I was a child and it looks so much better than in the seventies! Little bit intimidating as you enter- there were plenty of free tables but you still have to wait and say that you’re definitely eating there. I think they’re scared of anyone just coming in to use the toilets. We ordered the chicken and chorizo salad which was absolutely delicious, arrived very quickly and the waiting on staff were very polite. However, the waiting on staff do hover around, removing items the second you’ve finished them, so we were interrupted at least four times which was very intrusive. I had to be persuaded by my partner to eat here again as my previous experience had not been good. I’d ordered Spanish style sautéed potatoes with chorizo and tomato. Sautéed potatoes are pan fried, crispy outside and soft inside. What arrived was tasteless boiled potatoes in a tomato sauce. When I went back to the till and tried to explain this the lady was very rude and spoke to me as if I was stupid. She insisted that boiled potatoes in a tomato sauce are sautéed. Well, not when I’ve eaten them in Spain! My partner is a trained chef and knows his potatoes! Fortunately another lady there (blond hair in a bob) saw I was upset, came over and offered to exchange my food, the replacement meal was lovely and I told her so. I’ve looked at the other reviews here and there are similar comments about intimidating staff and being interrupted whilst eating, so it’s not just me! Nothing seems to have been done about it though. It’s a shame as it’s a lovely place. I just feel very wary about coming in.

Sat and had coffee in the cafe while my husband did park run then he joined me for breakfast. The cooked breakfast was perfect. The cafe was decorated for Spring. The art deco cafe is very special.

My friends and I have been coming to this amazing cafe for years. We go in groups or solo. We have always found that all of the staff are so helpful and obliging. The food and drinks are excellent and priced just right, as you pay for the lovely ambience of the place. I recommend it to anyone that asks about it. Well done 😊

A lovely cafe in the centre of Stanley park Polite and helpful staff I ordered from the specials board and had a lovely pan of chorizo and sautéed potatoes The pan was full and the dish tasted lovely well worth a visit

Popped on for a capachino and we couldn’t taste the coffee so just drank hot frothy milk. Not sure if they have changed brands or using less coffee.

7 ladies out for lunch after a walk Lovely food Reasonably priced Great service Sat outside in the sunshine and we were entertained by 4 beautifully dressed Asian ladies who danced for us- Thankyou so much

Nice coffee food reasonably priceced was a little disappointed with the ham sandwich. Wafer thin ham x 1 there was more lettuce more of a lettuce sandwich with a splash of ham but over all want bad

Out for a bike ride and popped in, again. Had the plate of little cakes. Just what was needed. Sat outside with our bikes and people stopped to talk to is.

AMAZING!!!! the staff came to my rescue when our original afternoon tea elsewhere was cancelled that same morning. I rang them up at 11am with a very upset little birthday girl, on the off chance that they could book me at some point that day for afternoon tea. They said not a problem and they told me to be there for 1130am that same morning. They were so calm over the phone and advised me that they will make it very special for my daughters 4th birthday and to relax not worry and enjoy.. And did they just..... balloons, twinkle lights and the most beautiful table decorations. the food was amazing and we were made to feel that we were the only ones in there. The staff were amazing in particular our lovely server (name unknown- lovely man with a very cool hair cut : ) ) Worth every penny! and certainly made a rubbish situation turn into the most magical experience! By far the nicest afternoon tea I have ever had!! Can't wait to go again : ))) xx Thank you!!

We came here for lunch. We were shown to a table and given menus. There is a large choice on the menu and also a large specials board. I had the Parks Platter and my husband had a chorizo dish off the specials board. My platter was lovely. My husband enjoyed his food however said it was far too tomatoey - the board didn't even mention anything about tomatoes. Nice decor. Reasonable prices.

the waiting lady at the door was so rude to us and made us feel so unwelcome asif we was below her. Food was cold and not nice either only good thing would be how polite the waiting on staff are

Had a fantastic afternoon tea with family and friends. The food and service were great and Parks were able to provide a lovely lactose free afternoon tea, too. Our party had people in their 50s to 90s and everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you to Sean and your team.

So it was glorious sunshine when we ordered food, sat outside with our tiny dog, the food came just as it started to piss down, asked if we could come inide but dogs not allowed, they had no patio umbrellas so we were left to eat our breakfast soaked in rain water... what a waste of money that was !

This is a bit of a strange place. There's an air of a military basic training centre about it. The lady who guarded the door as if the crown jewels were within was somewhat interrogative. The staff were efficient and broke ranks occasionally to allow some warmth to show to their customers however their training soon kicked in and they retook their positions at parade rest. The food was great and for us Levi shone. He was professional and efficient with a sprinkle of comedic genius. You should definitely go for the experience; it's like a mix of accidental performance art alongside some great food.

Stopped here again the other day whilst walking in the park for some lunch,or we thought we had after having a nice tea and coffee the week before. Entered the building picked up a lunch menu joined the queue to get a tea and coffee to drink whilst we decided on our food order and further drinks. As we ordered our first drinks we were asked if we wanted anything else by the purple haired lady and before we could get a not at the moment out,the chap next to her rudely snatched the menu from our tray and put it behind the young girl taking payments so I just thought I'll ask her to retrieve it for me (a couple of feet away), big mistake it was to much trouble and with a wave of her arm she told us there were menus on every table. So we ventured outside to a table in the sunshine, no menu's, no order, no return. When people enter the world of hospitality they should really ask themselves am I the right person for this job. Also most of the staff waiting on seemed to be very on edge as though they are being watched constantly and not enjoying their work at all.

On a sunny day, this was the perfect setting for a meal for our group of 8. Most of us ordered the hot beef sandwich with caramalised onions which was one of the best we've had. It was an open sandwich with plenty of roast beef. The gravy and chips were great too. Ordered a slice of coffee cake but should have share it as it was a very generous slice. Great experience all-round.

Lunch today for two sat outside on the grass under a tree weather hot ordered poached salmon gourmet sandwich and the seafood plate salad and what a feast it was so much salmon salad really fresh totally exemplary good value too have eaten here many times and never had a bad meal it's a shame there are some negative reviews the young servers are very quick to help tables are cleared with enthusiasm giving us all a clean inviting place to sit so well done

First rate afternoon tea. A really nice savory selection including a soup shot and mino prawn cocktail. Nice cakes and a good supply of tea and coffee with frequent refills offered. Lovely venus and all the staff . very pleasant and helpful

We waited ages for our Mediterranean plate and cheese and bacon burger. When they finally arrived my Greek salad was without dressing and the olives were very slimy and squidgy. My husband's burger was in a dry bum which was falling apart and his chips were scraps. He's a large man, he needs to be filled up! I would have asked for dressing but there wasn't anyone around to ask. I didn't want to go inside carrying my meal with me. I spent just under £30 with drinks and I feel as though I've been robbed. Next time, I'll take a picnic

This Café served the best food. The Food was beautiful, Good Quality, Good amount, Good value for money - this is just what a paying customer wants. Equally, the staff were amazing, the surroundings were aesthetically pleasing, & clean. A nice touch was the manager came over and ensured that we were happy with our food that was served - I feel it was due to his excellent standards that the Café functions so well, I believe he is spot on with taking staff on that he feels have excellent qualities and standards, the Chef or chefs are amazing. Thank you for a very lovely eating experience. We will definitely return as regular customers, cannot wait to enjoy again. Keep up the good work!

Absolutely lovely cafe.... everything about it is first class. Great food and terrific service. Super choices on the menu. Have been twice when visiting Blackpool both times five star!

Rude manager treats staff appalling has not respect for staff. Treats customers like dirt. Has not respect at all. Should not be a manager DISGUSTING BEHAVIOUR BY HIM ELDERLY MAN WHO TREATS CUSTOMERS BADLEY. . AWFUL PLACE.

Awful service from the outset from the senior staff terrible staff hygiene again from the older staff sneezing in to hands then proceeding to carry on making drinks whilst barking orders at the younger staff food was average at best

Like others, we were going to move tables to accommodate a party of 6. The manager stormed over and said this wasn't allowed, before going off to the other side of the cafe and moving tables together for us. He seemed very unhappy we had a buggy and insisted we move it in alongside our chairs and tables as awkwardly as possible so it "didn't get in the way" (there was plenty of space). You order food at the conveyer type arrangement on entrance, although when we asked for a fruit shoot, were told to go back and collect one from the start, which required a few excuse me's around the large queue. The food was mediocre, my burger arrived over done with brown salad. My son's potato was a little under cooked and he left most of it. The art deco interior is nice, but the experience is entirely spoiled by a lack of customer service.

Food was good and a beautiful location. The staff less so. Always seem hurried and in a rush. We weren’t sure if everyone was coming so we went for a small table and then rest of the party came and we attempted to move two tables together. We had a young child in our party and promptly got barked at by a member of staff saying we weren’t allowed to move the tables. No solution was offered and it was a bit awkward we moved to another larger table that could accommodate us all. The manger was rude and but was very quick to move the tables together to accommodate a much larger party that arrived. Training of the staff needs work and judging by the reviews we aren’t alone in feeling this way

Perfect location for a catch up, the sun was shining, amazing afternoon tea for two!! Attentive service with polite conversation and smiles, rare in Blackpool... Big thank you to all the team. Xx

Popped in Coronation weekend for a treat ....completely underwhelmed by cakes on offer...dried up, cream yellow and crusty, vanilla slice looked like it could be lent to building trade - At £4.95 for a slice of what looked like slimey, melting lemon or maybe coffee...

Lovely little cafe in the park. Come here often! The food is delicious and reasonably priced. Service is good and staff are very friendly and polite. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area!

Went for lunch last week at this cafe. Staff are so rude. My nan wasn’t given a table number which isnt a problem, she went to the till and requested one for our food. Staff and the manager (the man) came over saying that she’s...

Very random place. Considering located on a park predominantly used by dog walkers. Not dog friendly. Staff very rude. Refused to come outside to take order. Expected me to tie my dog up to go in to place order. Staff rolled their eyes which was...

I had afternoon tea yesterday with family and friends and cannot rate the staff, the food and the whole experience highly enough. The food is all freshly prepared with an excellent and varied selection of goodies than you get in any other afternoon tea establishment...

Staff are so polite especially one of the girls at the front with the witch looking woman , however the food wasn’t the best and wasn’t worth the prices. Woman at the door may aswell be airport security with the look on her face. Pretty...

Woman on door, doesn't want you to come in judging by her shocking attitude and 20 questions about what you are going to be eating (might aswel be a bouncer) needs to fix her face and attitude! Staff are constantly at your table messing around...

Busy but staff were plentiful, served quickly in the queue and meals arrived swiftly. We were seated just before noon but there were no lunch menus out yet, and no mention of this until we asked. Prices were a little expensive. Pleased with the kids...

We chanced upon this restaurant a couple of days ago but were unable to visit then as we had our dogs with us ( dogs are welcome outside but not indoors). We rang this morning and booked afternoon tea for two people and looked forward...

We visited today. My 13yr old tried to enter the cafe on his own to join his grandmother at a table and was prevented from doing so at the door. He was asked to 'prove' that it was his family and they did not accept...

Great decor, friendly staff and good service. Varied menu inc shakes. Coffee not yo my personal taste. Only toilets are the public ones across car park

Ordered a couple of lattes - at nearly £6 was expecting something good. Should have twigged when I saw them use a container of filter coffee to make a latte. They were just awful, so weak and tasteless. I went back in and asked for...

Visited here last month - very expensive for a cafe. We had a sandwich meal x 3 and 3 puddings, and 3 coffess and the bill was nearly £50! Will not be visiting again for a meal.

Decent café in the right centre of Stanley Park. Sure, the beer selection is limited to fizzy imported lager and mundane British ales like John Smith's, but the portfolio of cakes, cookies and cooked food is rather nice. Make sure to sit in the outside...

Went weds, 12th oct on a sopping wet and rainy day. Food was fine but waiting staff were not busy and standing about waiting for folk to vacate tables. There were plenty spare tables so their reason for doing this was not to push us...

Coffee was not that nice. Quite expensive. Ice cream was ok but you have to order and pay at two separate places which seemed a bit odd.

Spent £16 on 2 cakes and coffees ,sat outside at 3.15 on a Saturday afternoon,suddenly all the staff came out banging and clearing all the tables away ,until it was just me and mum(79yrs old),felt like we had better hurry up cos the staff wanted...

I’ve been a customer here for years, and in this time I have come to know that none of the young members of staff are given breaks of any kind or even any form of lunch, even the ones who look to be under 16....

Visited yesterday... was a very busy day for the car show... so we decided to avoid the crowds and go for a coffee... which to be fair was still crowded but one table was free... a lovely young man came over quickly and cleaned the...

Went for afternoon tea with family who were over from Australia and it was excellent they were so impressed a lovely gem of a place in the middle of a beautiful park the sandwiches and cakes were excellent and so was the service the table...

Have been to this lovely cafe several times over the last 10 years. Not been there for the last 2 but after today thanks to the Ill mannered old white haired female on door, we will never ever go there again. We wanted to enter...

I have been to this cafe maybe three times over the past year, the first time I encountered a rude female member of staff at the till who I would describe as passive aggressive. I like to give people a chance and thought she may...

Lovey location, but expensive for a tea bag and hot water. No complaints about the food although again expensive for breakfast. I would have rated higher but the attitude a lady supervisor / cook let the café down for me.

I visit the park most weekends with my son. We often stop for drinks and snacks at the cafe. This weekend after purchasing drinks and cake, my son went to use the toilet. We were stopped at the door by a very rude woman, who...

Thanks to our knowledgeable premier cab driver we went here for lunch. lovely food, reasonable prices, lovely venue, attentive staff and the cakes ... WOW, absolutely amazing.

Not sure who the freeholder is of this place, but if he were my Manager, I’d sack him. Not sure what the guy has against disabled individuals but not all disabilities are visible and you certainly don’t loudly discriminate nor publicly. Reported to ombudsman.

Unclear communication. Menu's state extra toast is £2 or more when I was charged £0.95 and was only served one piece of toast. Had been previously and they said you didn't have to pay extra if it was one or two slices of toast. I...

Such a disappointment Skipsea sands was recommended to us but were a little worried as the reviews on cleanliness weren’t the best. Day 1 no heating or hot water Fake eyelashes in the bedding Black hairs in the bottom of the shower Dirty bowls/glasses/cups in...

We have always struggled to find anywhere decent to eat in Blackpool. A friend, who used to live in the town, recommended this cafe to us and we're so glad he did! It's in a lovely spot and has history. It's spotless and has lots...

I used to like this place, but I think £2.35 for 1 teabag in hot water is scandalous actually. Disgusting when you think of how stretched people in the community are right now and many local pensioners rely on the park and cafe for a...

Visited today with my son and granddaughter. Staff were nice and pleasant. My granddaughter had sausage and mash which wasn't too bad and the portion was a decent size. I've given such a low rating due to the main meals we had. My son and...

Good menu with lots of options - ordered at counter then freshly prepared and served at the table. Not cheap by any means, but quite good food. Shame that for a cafe in a park so popular with dog walkers, that they don’t have a...

Pretty good menu in this, the only park cafe, although a little pricey. A nice gathering place for locals and tourists. I visit family in Blackpool and we always end up here.

Bird flu if passed to a human can be fatal specialy whith kids and older people it can cause organ failure and much more when i told them this u was rudely asked to leave with my pram witch apparently was taking up space a...

Spent a really lovely couple of hours with my mum, sister in law, niece and nephew here today. We all had the afternoon tea and it was fantastic. The table setting was beautiful and unexpected, food fresh, tasty and a great variety. The two children’s...

Thank God, I was paid to go here to review! The first thing is the prices. WOW, a fine dining price of £6 pounds for 1 soggy undercooked cheese toastie, another 6 pounds for another undercooked cheese, and what looked and tasted like an old...

Today myself and my 86 year old nanna went for afternoon tea, my Nan had never done afternoon tea, what an outstanding 3 hours we spent, staff are so friendly and welcoming, food is outstanding. Our table was set out beautifully, all our food was...

We went here for ice cream and drinks and sat outside with two dogs after purchasing ice cream from the inside. After we had all finished one of the boys needed the toilet so my sister took him inside to the toilet. Then my youngest...

Incredibly rude manager with absolutley no customer service skills. Steamed over to our table as we sat down with our children ( myself, my sister and my cousin) and ordered us to move to a different table with zero explination. When we said we would...

Visited the cafe for a family birthday afternoon tea and had a lovely time. The overall look was great, as was the service in general and from one waiter in particular. He did not hover which was appreciated but was still attentive and brought requested...

Had an excellent afternoon tea here with friends last Friday. Lovely sandwiches and savouries and then to finish some delicious cakes with unlimited tea, waiter/waitresses regularly topping up our tea pots and asking If everything was to our satisfaction. Nothing was too much trouble they...

I spent £30 on food and drinks, then during the meal our two year old decided she would like some milk. We asked to purchase a tea cup of milk for her, but our request was refused and we were told the only option was...

I visited the park cafe with my 9 year old daughter her friend and her friends mum yesterday. When our food came I was stunned to see one tiny piece of cheese on toast on my daughters plate for which I had been charged £3.95...

Manager was extremely rude and aggressive when chipped cups were brought to his attention, claiming they were not chipped and were fine as they went through the dishwasher! This is unhygienic and unacceptable particularly during this time of covid. No apology was forthcoming. Food is...

In theory this cafe could be just so lovely, perfect location lovely decor and staff but the manager is just the most bitter man, grasping for control instead of relaxing into retirement, ruined our visit, a theme of many a review here, such a disappointment...

Popped in here because of pleasant scenery and free parking while waiting for my wife at a hospital appointment. Very sorry to report that my black coffee was awful - probably the worst I have ever had - absolutely tasteless and bitter with it -...

There is a horrible old lady who works as a greeter.She is the rudest woman I have ever met. First of all she glared at me whilst i came in and said with a sarcastic tone ‘will you be joining us today’ I said yes...

The jewel in Blackpool’s crown, food unbelievable, venue stunning and Sean and his staff can not do more for you. The jugs of Pimms are to die for.

This cafe is first class in all respects. The food is excellent and the prices are very reasonable. Seating inside and out is very good. But what makes it unique is the staff. They have clearly been very well trained by the owners. They are...

The building is truly beautiful and the seating outside is plentiful. We chose to sit outside due to beautiful weather and could look out on the Italian style gardens. The staff were professional and efficient. The food and drinks were standard fare, not terrible but...

We had an absolutely amazing afternoon tea in such lovely surroundings. Our area had been dressed with pretty garlands and lights and we were all so taken with the attention to detail. Our waiter Carlos and owner Sean were absolutely attentive and made our experience...

Visited the cafe today with my wife and eldest daughter. The food is nice although a bit on the pricey side. However my daughter asked to speak to the “ Manager” to ask if the food she had received was a child’s portion or for...

After stumbling across this cafe, we purchased 2 sandwiches 2 bags of crisps and 2 coffees to the tune of £20. Absolutely disgusting food and overpriced massively. Whilst eating them they were trying to clear our trays up around us. Would never go back here

We had the afternoon tea with Prosecco Absolutely glorious. Lovely large range of foods offered Could not finish everything Delicious, fresh, tasty Service was so welcoming - lovely staff. Amazing and beautiful and clean interior Just come here It’s been the most lovely of afternoons.

We visited as part of an afternoon walk around the park. We have visited several times and wanted to share the experience with our friends. We ordered tea and coffee, and we all chose the meringues with cream and raspberries/ forest fruits and coulis. It...

It's a lovely Art Deco cafe in the middle of Stanley Park which does a decent selection of cakes, some of them homemade. The interior has lots of period features and youve got a great view of the park.

Visited the cafe many times no complaints but on Saturday just gone different by far they had a specials menu and I made a mistake in ordering chorizo with sauté potato Spanish style never did I think it would come swimming in tomato sauce ,well...

Refused to provide Tao water to 3 and 6 year old during 30'c heat as this is 'company policy'. Not sure it's legal, but it's certainly not kind or humane. Greedy and dangerous in this heat. I won't ever give people like this my money...

I booked afternoon tea as a birthday treat for my daughter. It was easy to organise over the phone even ordering for 2 difficult meat eaters and 2 vegetarians. The setting is stylish and the table looked beautiful with all the different china and flowers...

A wonderful birthday treat, beautiful setting, tasty freshly prepared afternoon tea, lovely selection of savoury and sweet , second to none, The staff are most welcoming and the service by Carlas is excellent making the whole experience memorable . The table decoration is breathtaking, such...

The Art Deco building is lovely and there’s plenty of seating both inside and out. They have a comprehensive menu which is a bit overpriced. The scones were really good and big but the sandwiches were “British Rail” type - filled in the middle and...

Ordered American pancakes with maple syrup and blueberries, I could let the 6 blueberries go as paltry but the pancakes were not freshly baked but the shop bought type you toast. The bottoms were burnt and hidden underneath. Not worth the cost.

Just visited for lunch and it was beautiful. Both meals very nice and nicely presented and the staff were so attentive and friendly. The place was very organised and I would definitly reccomend. Well worth a visit if you go to Blackpool as the park...

We went to Parks Cafe today for the Afternoon Tea. Have to say it was excellent. A very good choice of sandwiches and savouries. Cakes were yummy. Plenty of tea served in traditional China service. Our waiter was very attentive, and the rest of the...

Had a fantastic afternoon tea, I would definitely recommend. Customer service was excellent, we were made to feel welcome, dietary requirements were catered for and attention to detail was much appreciated. Delicious selection of food and a great setting.

Myself and a friend went today had a mixed sandwich box, firstly there was no use by date on the box and when I opened it, the bread was very dry like it had been left out before being wrapped, the ham didn't taste right...

Visited Stanley Park on Sunday afternoon. It was busy and we decided to join the queue for 99 cornets. The ice cream was completely tasteless - thank goodness we had the flakes and the wafer cornets to give our tastebuds something to do! There are...

Went here for an Ice Cream and enjoyed it also seen the food on offer wasn't bad either and great prices lovely people who run this place too said its been busy like this since start of lockdown back in March 2019 would visit again...

We visited in October 2020. There as a sign outside saying wait to be seated but we didn’t have to wait long. We were shown to our table and told to order at the counter. There was a large menu and the prices were reasonable....

After walking round Stanley Park for a while I was getting hungry and noticed there was a nice cafe/restaurant I could stop for food. I signed in, and took my place in the queue. The prices were average, and the food was good. (They had...

4 of us had lunch here today. Fab find in a wonderful park! All our food was brilliantly tasty and very well priced,service super efficient and pleasant, we found all the staff really friendly. Lots of young staff who all do a great job definitely...