The Folly Coffee House & Cafe in South Ribble

It's nice and the staff are nice. But is SO Expensive it's not worth it. Coffee 4 quid Cake 5 quid Toastie 9 quid. And it not any better than anywhere else in town?

Always pop in here after a walk around Worden Park. Staff are always polite

Ive never left a review that isnt 5 stars. But to say we were a bit disappointed today is an understatement. It was almost £10 for a cheese toastie. We dont mind paying a bit more for something special but it looked and tasted so cheaply made. Salad tasted wilted and the coleslaw wasnt for me. The egg barm was okay but very greasy/wet. Coffee was great. Cake was okay but seemed Costco bought which is fine. The staff were really friendly and service was great. The toilets smelled awful. Its a shame such a modern building doesnt have cleaner toilets and also a changing places facility. I understand the council are responsible for the toilets but either way, someone somehow should be ensuring they are nice. Sink was blocked and full of water. Im sad to be leaving this review but hopefully it could inspire change. I didnt complain at the time and i suppose i should but i hate causing drama and it was already quite busy. I know the hospitality industry is suffering and costs are up, but we go to a lot of similar places and by comparison this just isnt value for money for us. Will take a picnic next time i think. In total we paid £23 for a toastie (no chips or crisps), fried egg barm, coffee, and a piece of cheesecake. For the same price elsewhere we have had a much better experience. Im a huge dog lover and loved seeing all the dogs but i did think it would be a nightmare for people who dont like/are scared of dogs.. perhaps they could have a no dogs area so everyone is happy.

Too expensive now. Owners have become greedy with price hikes

A massive thank you to the staff who were here on Friday. Although we were enjoying a drink outside, I had gone inside to feed baby. I hadn't realised the cafe was closing but the staff didn't come and tell me either - no pressure to leave, no comments that they were closing - they just let me sit and feed baby until we done. It was only because I saw the sign on the door that I knew. There are not many places that would have done this but it really was going above and beyond and was very much appreciated.

Good food, and the staff are really nice and friendly. Starting to get expensive, over £10 now for a sausage barmcake and a coffee. Compare that to a full kfc meal which is just under £10

Wouldn't serve us. They were too interested in going home.

Lots of staff but service was so slow. Seemed to be no order of sort very unorganised. I think it might help on busier/ sunnier days if there could be a separate que just for ice cream. A lot of us in the que wanted just a kids cone but had to wait in the very long que for everybody else to order food and drinks. Might be something you could look at to help speed up service.

A clean and friendly cafe in the park with indoor and outdoor seating. We often pop in for tea and cakes when we are walking in the park. The cafe can get very busy during school holidays, when the park is also busy.

Situated in Worden Park, Leyland. A lovely cafe serving hot and cold food, cakes, biscuits, scones, hot and cold drinks and alcoholic drinks. Always busy, for good reason. Inside and outside seating and welcomes dogs. I have been a few times and will definitely be going back.

Fine but need better signage eg what's the special of the day, a station to help yourself to tap water would be good

Slow service, always busy, lovely food, expensive. In that order.

Great this is a dog friendly cafe. Very busy. Polite service.

Just been charged 50p per pot extra for decaf tea!!!! Food expensive !!

Lovely place to stop for a coffee when walking the dog as they are allowed in as well. Didn't have food so can't comment. Staff friendly

Homemade sausage rolls are delicious.

A relaxing place to begin 2025 year off. Nice pot of tea Enjoyable portion of hand cut chips.

A beautiful green in the heart of Worden Park. Frequently attend for a coffee and a cake when visiting the park. The only thing that lets the cafe down is that it gets so busy to the point that I don't feel the staff can cope, there's only one coffee machine so during busy periods you can be left waiting 10 mins for your drink.

Nice place, matching my aesthetic clothing vibe reminds you of Dostoevsky or William Shakespeare but the staff is love

Ok if you don't mind the smell of dogs, otherwise avoid.

Lovely little cafe with bags of character and friendly staff.

Lovely new cafe in the middle of Worden park

I went to this cafe expecting a pleasant experience and a place to relax. What I got was a loud wait for my food. If you want a quick lunch in and out, don’t come here. The menu was mediocre and classic cafe food: toasties, soup and hot drinks. I ordered my food and we were told the wait was 30 minutes. I was shocked by this because it wasn’t so busy. 40 minutes of waiting later we got our food. After all that waiting I think it would have been better to go to the Tesco cafe! In conclusion I think that the service was good, food was good but the wait time wasn’t.

Always busy but always great food and service - treat yourself - highly recommended

Lovely café located near the centre of the park close to the Walled Garden and the Maze. Staff, service and food really nice. Not too expensive compared to other places - worth a visit!

Our third visit, food is always lovely, sometimes a long wait on busy days but today the service was very quick. Lovely setting too.

Really nice place but really busy and had to queue for a while.

Lovely place for ice cream and coffee. Very busy..

Nice cake break. Try their carrot cake. 😊

Coffee was great, lovely family environment and the sausage roll was Incredible!!!

Great place for a meal and drink

Had a very good breakfast here . Also good selection of cake's and coffee

Took a long time after ordering to actually get drinks. Rather astonished that you get charged an extra 50p per cup for decaf - never come across that before!

Great cafe in Worden Park. Breakfasts are brilliant!

The food is over priced they want 9.90 for a sandwich to much. Not enough seating areas atsmopeher is good but the food is too over priced

We had a wonderful breakfast here; good quality ingredients, a plateful and good service. It helps when you are sat outside in the glorious sunshine :)

Good food, but expensive breakfast for a park cafe

Lovely cafe and staff very quick to serve yr food and drink. Enjoyed our sausage barms and cake after lovely walk in shaw wood this Sunday. Parking easy enough and plenty

Great place for lunch or a drink or both

Nice cafe inside Leyland's famous Worden Park. Dog friendly as well🙂

So Where to Begin.... Getting to the place was a task in itself as there were no signs pointing out its direction. But finally we found the place. Ordered an Americano and a Latte, a millionare shortbread and a Flapjack £15.00. Which is outright extortionate. Atmosphere was dead. If you didn't have a dog with you, the patrons stared at you like you were a psychopath. Onto the main topic. COFFEE, the Americano was totally burnt nasty and bitter. The average temperature of an Americano should be between 85 deg - 93deg. The espresso machine was definitely running hotter than that, but the additional water added clearly was temperature set for tea, not coffee. Please call yourself a tea house. The latte is the same thing here burnt taste since the group head is set way too high of a temperature. And again, the latte was extremely hot, being that it should be between 60- 70 degrees. Note to owners that if the coffee can burn your hands through the cup, it is too hot to be a coffee. The Flapjack was clearly made using margarine as it had a plastic artificial taste to it. And the Millionare shortbread had a very artificial sweet taste to it. Costing £7 for 2 items of that poor quality is daylight robbery. Since i was on my way to Manchester the 1st thing i did was stop off at an actual coffee shop such as ManCoCo deansgate throw the still piping hot Americano and latte in the Bin and go get an actual consumable coffee. IMO, the management needs to review the temperatures that the equipment is set to and train the staff on how to use the equipment correctly. Check that their suppliers are not giving them a subpar product and definitely review the prices compared to actual good coffee shops. I did drive quite out my way since i was at CW berry to get there and it has left me very very disappointed especially to see all the great reviews which it clearly did not live up to or the patrons who regularly visit have such low standards for such extortionate prices.

Lovely place to eat and drink great coffee gets a bit busy sometimes though.

You can sit and have a coffee with a friend and your dog. It's a great place to meet up.

Great choice if you are visiting Worden Park. We went today for lunch and there was a good selection of food and drinks on the menu. Our meals were served quickly and were really good. It was a wet day and as dogs are welcomed there was a whiff of wet dog in the air. Maybe not to everyone's taste.

Tried paying with card but it got declined and money still left my account, refused to give money back even when shown proof

Lovely little stop off point for a quick bite to eat set in some lovely grounds, best going between 10 and 11am because it gets super busy around lunchtime.

We stopped here for coffee on a journey south on the M6 - it's not too far from a junction. Sat outside in the courtyard enjoying the sunshine. I would have given it 5 stars but, after quite a delay, we had to ask if our coffee order had been forgotten!

Myself and my daughter had the most delicious carvery, We both agreed it couldn’t be faulted. Cooked and served by Chris who was so polite

Fantastic place to relax and enjoy a snack or meal. Great atmosphere with high ceilings and loads of space and light, very dog friendly. I don't own one, but the dogs that were there were very polite. I've been there a couple of times for breakfast and indulged in a sausage barm and vegetarian ciabatta, both were extremely good, made from quality ingredients and extremely tasty. The hot chocolate was lovely too, extremely decadent. The service is impeccable, super friendly and efficient. Faultless performance overall, I'll definitely be back.

A bright open and welcoming cafe. Order and pay at counter once you find a table. Lots of tables available. Stone floors of an old barn give a rustic feel. Dogs are welcome - BUT there were a lot - well behaved . It might be worth reserving a no dogs section for those that are not so keen on having dogs around them while eating (us). It's just not our choice. The food is freshly prepared and was very good. The avocado and feta on sourdough was full of flavour. The haddock goujons were soo good. The staff are lovely and friendly.

It's not a very fast service but the quality of food is great. I had pie of the week which was steak, and they were decent sized chunks of steak too. Pie was a short crusting thoughts puff pastry top would have worked better. Staff are fantastic. Would definitely return.

Stopped off here towards the end of a long bike ride for some breakfast. Ordered the small breakfast & what a treat, great tasting sausage bacon & all that went with it freshly cooked and served hot with a cup of tea for under £10. Great service too, thank you getting my birthday off to a good start

Lovely place for coffee / cakes in the park. Friendly, spacious & clean

Great great place for afternoon tea!

Always nice food and the staff are friendly too.

Modern cafe in the property, nice selection of food available and friendly staff

They cater for vegan and gluten free too

Nice place & friendly staff Need more staff at weekends as queue was long Maybe consider instant coffee as a cheaper option to speed up serving as the 'propper' coffee machine is slow....

Really tasteful cafe with a lovely atmosphere

Lovely little cafe, vast improvement on the old one. Dog friendly inside, and pleasant seating area outside . Only had toast and coffee, but both were very nice.

Nice ice cream and Coffee. Great place to stop for a rest

Lovely cafe, lots of space inside and out in a gorgeous setting. Food was served quickly and was really good. Dogs allowed. Good clean toilet facilities including a decent baby changing room with two toilets and plenty of space

Lovely cafe in a lovely park. Great walks followed by a great brew!

lovely food, friendly staff sunny day and food outside

Only had a drink but nice friendly atmosphere 😁

Great place to work your dog and take the children 😀 🦮

Although being sited in a nice location unfortunately the end experience is let down due to poor hygiene and training of staff members. On ordering coffee and waiting for delivery we witnessed the young man delivering the coffee to our table put his hands down his pants to pull up his trousers prior to grabbing the tray. As the cups were full he then used both of his thumbs to press the cups to saucers by placing them along the rim of the cups before passing each cup to us in turn. Needless to say we did not want to drink our coffee after this and threw it away. Usually I would have mentioned this to the manager but as the que was huge we didn’t fancy waiting and then explaining everything in front of a room full of people.

Lovely lunch sat in the courtyard.

The place looks lovely and the food on display looked delicious. We only popped in for a take away coffee to which I ordered a latte. The only issue I had was that when I got it, it had the temperature of milk that had been left out in the sun. Tasted great but would've have been better hot. That being said I will be coming back, when it's not so busy, definitely to try other things and maybe I'll be lucky to get a hot one :)

First visit to this place, fairly busy but served quickly by the staff, found a table, placed an order, a few minutes later served .

Great place to come for a bite to eat and a coffee. Reasonably priced and great produce. Staff friendly and great service. Would definitely recommend. 🙂

Quiet today - presume because of football but food and service good although somewhat pricey at £5.00 for a bacon barm.

Just stopped for a tea nice little cafe in a lovely location

Ordered meal . Long wait. Staff explained order mix up .Refunded .Would not recommend !

though fairly busy waited over 20 mins for just a cup of tea.

Such a stunning place nice atmosphere nice friendly staff,great experience ...

Absolutely, this establishment is undeniably a truly wonderful and captivating place to visit. It is genuinely heartwarming to witness its creation, finally filling the long-felt void in the park's offerings and meeting the demands and desires of the visitors for a considerable period of time. The overall experience here is a delightful amalgamation of delightful cuisine, tantalizing beverages, and impeccable service that consistently leaves patrons thoroughly impressed and satiated. The quality and execution of the food, the variety of drinks on offer, and the attentive service provided all contribute to an exceptionally enjoyable and gratifying dining experience. However, amidst this overwhelming praise, it is only fair to highlight that the immense popularity and well-deserved positive reception of this establishment inevitably result in its high levels of patronage. While this is undoubtedly a testament to the exceptional job they have done in creating such an inviting and rewarding venue, it does present a noteworthy challenge for some visitors to secure a spot during peak hours. Given the remarkable reputation they have earned, it is no surprise that the place tends to get bustling, making it somewhat arduous to secure a reservation or find an available table promptly. Nevertheless, this minor inconvenience should not overshadow the fact that this establishment has truly succeeded in meeting the long-awaited expectations of the park's visitors, bringing joy, satisfaction, and a sense of community to all who have the privilege of experiencing it. The remarkable achievements of this venue, both in terms of the delightful offerings and the undeniable popularity, are a testament to the passion and dedication with which it was conceived and brought to life. Undoubtedly, it has become a true gem in the heart of the park, cherished by locals and tourists alike, and leaving a lasting impression on all who come to revel in its delights.

Good place for a snack inside a pleasant park.

Called in on a wet day and of course it was not busy but the staff looked after us and the cake and coffees which were delicious where brought to the table very enjoyable.

Great cafe in a great park, good value for money great food and great coffee

Busy little cafe with a limited menu but in a prime location .

Food prices are on the Extortionate side, service extremely slow, I mean how long does it take to plate up a sausage roll and a slice of carrot cake, plus make a coffee and a pot of tea .... Certainly not 25 minutes!!!!!

Brilliant place, lovely setting in Worden Park, cakes are delicious, but the main reason we keep returning is the staff, they are always friendly, make a fuss of the dogs and always welcoming, they can't do more to help you!

Really lovely selection of cakes and beverages. They even have ciders. Definitely going back

Very sunny day folly full very good staff coping with a smile not long to wait..nice atmosphere in the park today ...it must be the sun 😂👍

Enjoyed The Folly Coffee House, we shall go again.

Lovely food and people. Scones and coffee ☕️ or a English breakfast 🍳, amazing presentation. Lovely people. Animal friendly ♥️

Stopped by for a coffee and ice cream for the children on a day trip to the park, absolutely lovely. The staff were polite and attentive, the food and drinks were delicious and the park is beautiful. Even had doggy ice cream for the dog !

Very poor service. I arrived just after 12 and asked gorbreakfast only to be told it was past 12 socould not serve breakfast after 12. I get it but it would have been nice for them to ask the chef as it was only just past 12. Instead I order a steak sandwich with chips. The sandwich arrived without the chips and when I asked where are the chips I was told they are in the fryer. They arrived when I had finished my sandwich. Why only serve half a meal. The attitude of the waitress was very poor and unhelpful. When thechips did arrive they were only half cooked. Very poor service and standard of food.

Excellent hidden gem of a cafe in the heart of worden park. Breakfast was amazing with great choices too. Gorgeous avocado abd feta on sourdough toast. Dogs welcome too. Delicious!

Stopped by for a Coffee and a Cake on our visit to Worden Park

Went for lunch with a friend and our dogs. The sandwich was lovely but spoilt with all the shrubbery (rocket) which covered half of the plate and was even on my chicken and avocado sandwich. Can we please have traditional salad. Why oh why do you have to use so much rocket

Ordered two lattes large size. After quite a long wait we were given two small cups and when we queried this was told they were large. I'd hate to see the small size cups

Called today and it seemed that a lot of dogs in cafe with owners. As a non dog person I would like somewhere to eat or drink away from animals so did a take out coffee. Would not recommend due to that reason.

Lovely cafe, nice friendly and efficient staff, good fresh food served quickly and efficiently. Nice atmosphere and decor. Recommended

Really nice little cafe in the centre of a nice park. Quality foods, lots of choice on the menu.

See general comments. It's excellent 👏

Omg the veg breakfast was amazing, coffee was lovely n hot, dog biscuits to buy and lovely lay out

Treated to brunch for Mothers Day. Lovely food as always. Dog friendly. Love this place.

Excellent coffee stop after lovely walks. Style very compatible with the revamped hall. Really nice team and dog friendly whether indoors or outdoors. Well done