Vaughns Country Cafe in Blackburn with Darwen

Decided to have a quick lunch on our way home but sorry I did so Cheap processed food was served The cafe was almost empty on a lovely day which didn't surprise me

Have been here quite a few times now whilst on drives out. Food has always been tasty, staff are very friendly and is in a lovely setting. The prices are good. My only grumble, and not a massive one, would be the cost of 75 pence to add a bit of onion or tomato to a sandwich/toastie when it's the same price to add sausage/black pudding etc to a breakfast.

Stopped here on way back home from Manchester been before a few times always enjoyed, Monday afternoon was quite but well presented and allsorts on menu enjoyed will be back after a walk next time up on to moors or round rocky brook!

Called in the cafe today ask if it was dog friendly which it was plenty of tables but busy went to order my food and the lady who took my order was very pleasant and ask me if I been before I said no she then said welcome to ramblers cafe we ordered two large breakfast which had drinks included reasonably priced and good choices for us and children breakfast was good and we didn't have to wait Long would recommend a visit and would definitely return Good views to be seen around

Absolutely love this place. Piping hot delicious food. The best customer service. Everything friendly, dog, children, family, wheelchair. Birdwatchers delight with one way window. Off the beaten track. A gem. Worth a visit. Lots of beautiful walks. Can not raise it enough

Fantastic in every way, service, food, setting and value for money My very favourite cafe I always feel lucky if I get the 'bird window 😊 Xxx

We had been up to the Darwen tower in the rain so was a bit wet when we arrived at the café and What a great little cafe it was too (warm and dry) and so friendly. They offered us the table in front of the one way window were the bird feeders were situated which was brill to watch. I had a decaf latte which was very good. I also had some of thier carrot cake that I must say was lovely. My wife had a black coffee and we chatted with the café owner for a while who was very friendly about the different birds that came to feed there. Altogether a pleasant experience.

Have visited this cafe many times over the years. Very disappointed by the communication and service yesterday. Arrived and got in the queue behind 4 men. Young girl came out at 1..40pm and asked if anyone was ordering food . The men said yes as did I. There wasn’t anyone behind me in the queue at the time. The girl came out and said yes it’s ok for food. The sign in the entrance clearly says closing at 3pm on a Saturday and taking orders up till an hour before. Stood inside at 1.50pm and the lady taking orders said very loudly to the men as she took their order “you are the last so you are very lucky.” Decided after waiting in the queue just for a Sausage barmcake and two slices of toast not to bother and just go home and make them myself. Would have been nice to be told the orders up to an hour before was now stretched to an hour and 10 minutes. Interesting that when I left by the door there wasn’t a queue of people waiting for food outside after giving their orders unlike my previous visit 3 weeks ago. Poor business sense when it’s very busy at the moment and they could have taken at least two more food orders. Will give it a miss from now on. Obviously not bothered about my business

I love to visit after a country walk, there is a nice selection of food and cakes, it's a lovely place to sit and relax inside or outside and a must before the drive home.

Regular visitor to Vaughan’s cafe, alaways visit the cafe for a breakfast barm and missed it during the lock down - I think there was extra bacon on the barm this morning ? Very good cafe & well worth a visit

Do not go expecting a la carte fine food and you will not be disappointed. Vaughn's is what it is, serving honest, decent food at a honest, decent price. Great for bird AND people watching! Just what you need after a windy walk round the woods!

If you love birds and good food you will love this place. As you sit and eat you can watch any number of different wild birds enjoying eating their food and it's very relaxing. On the day we went we even saw a woodpecker. The food it lovely at a great price and their are some lovely walks. You can also take fur babies in, will be returning soon,

I ended up at Vaughns cafe after being injured during a run . The staff were really nice and served me with some great coffee and cakes while waiting for a taxi. After some difficulties with my taxi Vaughn drove me to my car , a real gent.Great staff and food I will be visiting again quite soon as will the rest of my running club. Many thanks Sean Don

After a lovely walk we decided to give Vaughan’s cafe a second chance!!! Only to be very disappointed on walking into the cafe not only we could smell the grease from the kitchen you can find your walk to the counter by following the slugs trails. This cafe really needs a very good clean. Then you are greeted by the most rude person you could meet .... if she cannot be polite to the customers she really needs to change her job.

We went in for a cup of tea after our walk.The lady served us and we sat down at one of the tables. However a few minutes later, before we had time to drink our tea and when the tea was still very hot, she came over and put the window shutters down so it was so dark we couldn’t read the newspaper anymore. The man at the counter then started telling us to leave because they were “shut” and did we “want to take out”the rest of our hot drink.He was neither apologetic nor friendly.

I was on a ride from Rivington , stopped here for coffee and cake , there where dogs inside . I had a caramel slice ( home made ) prob the best I have tasted . There are so many good walks from the car park . There is also a pub next door if you fancy a sneaky pint 😂.

In my opinion, this area has some of the finest walking routes in lancashire, all open for the public to enjoy. after a long trot over the moor land, nothing can be more welcoming than a good cafe. Vaughns is certainly is that, I adore the breakfast, free range eggs, tasty bacon and sausage and beans, a fine pot of tea and toast.the staff are lovely, the food is far better than the price charged and the full plate is a sign that value for money is certainly on the menu here.I have visited on a number of occasions and if there is one negative, then im yet to find it. please understand this is a country cafe and everyone is welcome, two legs or four, it does not advertise as a gastro cafe, it is a honest english oaisis in the beautifull north west, Time to put my boots on, Vaughns country cafe calls yet again.

We have been to Vaughan's a few times for coffee after a lovely walk. We find the entrance needs a tidy up leaves have been there for a while,just a general clean would make it a bit more appealing for us to have food. Also the tables need a wipe down coffee/tea stains on them on more than one occasion.Hope this can be addressed has this is a beautiful stop for walkers.

Called in after a walk today and was looking forward to a drink and something to eat. I asked whether they accepted card payments to be told the card machine wasn’t working, the member of staff in question didn’t even look at me and made no apology. Fortunately my son had some cash on him so we were able to buy a drink. These were delivered to the table by the same member of staff who I think had had her smile surgically removed, no customer service skills whatsoever. Tray was plonked down on the table and when we left we said goodbye and was ignored. Will certainly think twice before returning.

really nice atmosphere and the cakes look to die for. great cup of coffee and price!! I went for a trip up the tower and the guy behind the counter gave me good directions and a leaflet to help me out

Travelled from Blackpool to do the lovely walk around the woods and the reservoir. Checked on line to see if the cafe was open. It said everyday from Jan-Dec. With this in mind we did a 3 hour walk and was looking forward to a well earned lunch. Went in to order at 1.05 pm and was told she had shut everything off. But clearly I could see she was still cooking on my left. "What No hot food at all? NO was the reply. Disappointed I ordered two drinks only to be given a dirty stained cup. I asked for a clean cup and the waitress started to pick debris out of the 2nd new cup with her nails Yuk! To add insult to us the cook then served two bacon barns to the table behind us. I was flabbergasted. We left hungry and upset...we will not return due to the shocking treatment and the unclean crockery and grubby table.

Visited today after taking in a walk of the local area. Everyone we encountered along the way was so friendly. Staff inside the cafe were very welcoming. Lady who served us so cheery. We have a rag pie and a minted lamb-highly recommended. First time but not the last as the cakes in offer looked amazing too. Fantastic bird feeders too on a one way mirrored window with plenty to see. My son was delighted with spotting a woodpecker.

This lovely cafe is situated next to some stunning walks. It provides a very warm welcome - and excellent food at a very reasonable price.

This is a basic cafe-like place run by brilliant people that are always very friendly and down-to-earth. These are great people serving superb English grub. What more could you want? Love it here. Go as many times as we can.

Plenty of parking, outside seating, inside brill too...handy for ramblers, dog walkers, cyclists, families etc...

Went up to Vaughn's country cafe today I had a tea and a cheese toasted excellent food All the staff where pleasant and helpful will defo be going again

Difficult to get round inside. Would be a problem for parents and children. It was a problem for me as a white cane user.

We called in a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday morning for breakfast, it was so delicious we called again today (Sunday) a very snowy morning! Breakfast was really good again, plenty of bacon on the bacon & egg roll, other half had the full breakfast. This cafe is very homely, welcoming walkers with muddy boots, cyclists and accepting dogs too, so may not appeal to trendy tea room clientele. Excellent place, friendly staff, keep up the good work

Lovely place to eat after a walk in Roddlesworth woods. Would recommend the bacon barms & full breakfast is a bargain. Pie, chips & peas very filling. Staff always friendly and service quick & very efficient.

5 of us had our lunch here during our walk in the area. Its a superb cafe offering good choice and excellent quality. The lady serving behind the counter was extremely friendly and helpful. We all had a mixture of bacon, sausage and egg rolls which were all freshly cooked to order and served piping hot alongside a proper mug of tea. Prices are excellent and if anything aren't high enough.

Excellent place to stop for a brew during a walk. Delicious cakes and friendly staff. A one way window to view the birds on the bird feeders whist enjoying your cuppa.

Had lunch here on a cold wet day. Sat at the bird window. Love watching the feathered visitors. Place has a "lived in" atmosphere. Soup and the sausage barm were very tasty. A nice retreat on a cold au.

Nice place to visit half way through the walk. Food was good, big mug of hot chocolate, good value, service was quick, enjoyed watching the birds at the feeding station through the one way glass. Closest I've ever been to a great spotted woodpecker, toilets were spotless

We tried to order a full English breakfast only to be told we could only have 4 items.

I love visiting Vaughn's as the setting is lovely, the food is simple but fresh and tasty and there is always a great welcome.

You can walk miles did 3 hours with dogs what a great view coming back to see cafe Next time take my walking boots

Visitamos para el desayuno. Personal muy amable y servicial. Recomienda un paseo por el bosque al otro lado de la calle de la cafetería, que lo hicimos y aunque estaba lloviendo nos alegramos de haberlo hecho el paseo.

An excellent menu of traditional meals - rag pudding, plate pies, full breakfast components etc - and great cakes and sandwiches.Big, one-way glass in a picture window to watch the birds feeding, and an impressive list of sightings.Tables inside and outside. Friendly staff who enjoy their work.Great for refuelling after exploring the extensive woodland across the road.

What kind of cafe closes at 2.00pm on a beautiful, sunny Friday in May? Went in at 1.20pm for a bite to eat. No hot food or even sandwiches at 1.20pm! Only cakes and drinks. Walked out straight into the pub next door and had a lovely BLT and drinks served in a warm, friendly atmosphere where your custom is welcome.

We've been going to this café for many years. Perfect place to meet after a walk. Although there is clearly a good selection of snacks and meals, not to forget the home made cakes, our group always has eggs, chips and beans. Its always freshly made and for that reason we make sure we arrive in good time so as not to be disappointed. Its definitely a price worth paying.

really good food at very reasonable prices.my gripe there is no closing time on there website,which is a bit annoying when you arrive to find no warm food and they are ready to close

I visited the cafe with my son for a mid day Friday treat. The cappuccino's were delightful together with delicious bacon butties. We sat & chatted at the Bird table, a real treat! The home made cakes looked tempting so we spoiled ourselves & ordered a caramel slice & hot chocolate fudge with cream! Naughty..... The staff were jolly & friendly! Would certainly recommend.

We commenced our walk to Jubilee Tower by visiting this cafe and Information Centre. We were very disappointed to find that the information which we were depending upon was very scant. As we had never walked to the Jubilee Tower before and were unsure of the route, we had hoped that leaflets detailing various pathways would be available, similar to those in National Trust Information Centres, but this was not the case. All that was available was a vague map that cost £1:00. The walk itself was very poorly signposted with only one sign on the whole walk! It is obviously a route that's well known to local people but it's not so easy for 'Outsiders'!! The Information Centre needs to live up to it's name and provide information!

We walked from Abbey Village to the Cafe on the otherside of the Roddlesworth plantation. Our 3 mile walk was rewarded with friendly staff, good choice on the menu, service quick and accommodating. They now take card payments and sell hot vimto so worth the walk!

This is lovely walking country, so to have a cafe virtually in the middle of so many walks is a life saver for so many who enjoy a good breakfast after a trot around the moors.This place has never let us down. The full English and a pot of tea makes sure I can return to my homestead a happy chap.The selection of produce is very good on the breakfast, everything you would expect, excellent bacon and eggs in particular. The tall handsome gentleman who served us was polite and always helpful, the two very attractive girls who also work there, made sure that if he faltered with being handsome and polite, they would take over and equal their colleague with attractiveness and politeness. All in all a excellent venue, a wide range of fare and very reasonable.Please remember, this is a walking cafe, don't expect the midland hotel.We will return many times as the consistency of the food never changes, you know what your getting, in warm surroundings and lovely staff.Love the roddlesworth lake walk too, which is close by, make sure you walk back into the woods via roddlesworth lane, theres such a lovely couple live at the top.

Well after a lovely frosty Tuesday morning walk up to the tower we popped into the cafe for lunch we had homemade pea soup with a roll & best butter it was to die for absolutely brilliant ,it was naughty but very nice the homemade cakes looked stunning & we did not know which one to choose so we asked the young lady & she suggested the Dorset apple with cream omg yum yum, we will be back, thank you.

Always a warm welcome here after a walk in the woods. No problem with the dogs joining us. As food is cooked as you order, there can be a wait but it is really value for money. You won't leave feeling hungry. On last visit I was offered extra hot milk for my coffee , just the job as it was freezing outside!

We stopped here for lunch today after a long walk around the woods. Perfect little place for after a walk. No problem going in wearing muddy walking boots and a wet dog. The food was lovely, big portions, good value for money. Service was a little bit slow but we weren't in a rush so not a problem. Will definately be going back as I didn't leave enough room for cake today

This cafe is a very welcome place for refreshment after rambling around Tockholes or Darwen Tower.We've sampled a few different things from their menu and found them to be quite good. Can definitely recommend their cakes.There is seating inside and out but if you can, sit inside near to the bird feeder window. It's fascinating to watch them feed whilst you do the same!Okay, it's not pristine but you have to remember that most of the customers have dusty/muddy boots and some have four legs..I know their timing can be a bit of a let down sometimes but we now visit with open expectation.

Very reasonably priced food and drink here, and great views to the bird feeders.The only problem is that the opening times displayed need to be taken with a pinch of salt; on our most recent visit on a busy, sunny Sunday afternoon, it had closed over 30 minutes earlier than shown.

We arrived ready for our lunch at 1.10 and enticed by the signs for 'homemade soup' and bacon barms.We were asked on entry 'Ice cream?' When we said we wanted something more substantial, we were told there was no way they would be serving food now (1.10!!!) - they'd be there all night!Strange - for a cafe- at lunchtime !

Went to this cafe for the first time today, received excellent and friendly service from the staff and owner. The food was excellent, will definately be going back and would recommend to friends and family.

Decided to stop at the café for something to eat. The food that we ordered was tasty enough but the premises were very grubby and obviously not frequently cleaned.

After a wonerful two hour walk with the dog through woods and around the two reservoirs call in to Vaughns cafe for a much deserved bite to eat, whether it is for a full meal or a cup of tea and a slice of cake this is an ideal stop off. It is dog friendly and also has plenty of seating outside.It is also the information centre for the area and also provides toilets.

Nothing fancy, but nice snacks for walkers or similar. Nice viewing panel of bird feeders. Food very competitively priced but mostly chip or fried based food. Only small criticism I would make is that the food smells cling to your clothes as there is no ventilation from the cooking area. But definitely good value.

Having checked website which said open till 3pm we walked 1 1/2 hours here from our home. Arrived 1.40pm but told that they stopped serving even sandwiches at 1.30 (even though the sign outside said 1.45). On asking whether they had anything gluten free for my wife we were met with what seemed to be an uncomprehending stare. Disappointing, as this would be a convenient place for us. Their loss was was the next door pub's gain.

Visit this place on a regular basis as It is one of the only cafés in the locality that will take pets. Plenty of seating with chairs and a lovely one way window in the corner (at the rear of the café facing towards Blackburn), which has an array of different wildlife visiting which makes for a lovely site while enjoying a rest from walking the pooches. I've sampled many things from the café with the most recent being a Bacon and egg barm and a good ol', cup a' tea. The bacon was cooked perfect on lovely soft bread and in my eyes was up there with the best I've had. The café Is reasonably priced and there are plenty of walks nearby and amazing views.

Good place to have a ice cream after a walk, not tried the meals yet, it is clean and the staff are pleasant. there is seating inside and picnic tables outside.

Three of us plus our two dogs enjoyed a lovely meal here today, it was much needed after our 5 hour walk. The food was good, the staff very friendly. We were stuffed after our pie and chips, but couldn`t resist the cakes afterwards, all home made. The lemon drizzle cake was lovely with a cup of tea. It was good the way they welcome dogs inside, as many dog walkers in the moors, but not that many places to eat. We will be back, might do breakfast next time.

Visiting this cafe is a wonderful way to end a walk. After wandering the moors and exploring Darwen Tower, and the views, it is lovely to be able to sit down with a nice big pot of tea and bacon sandwich. The bacon is excellent by the way. The prices are exceptionally reasonable.On a nice day you can sit outside and continue to enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. This is a regular stop for me and never disappoints.

The website for this cafe states "great place to start or end a walk"..It is impossible to end a walk here due to the openingt times. Why, oh why close so early 3pm or 4 pm on sunny weekends when people are obviously going to be out and about much later.If it was my cafe my motto would be, "if there are cars on the car park and walkers passing by I am staying open"The home made fruit cake is lovely though and there are always magazines etc to browse if you get tired of watching the birds.Good outside seating when the weather permits.Please, please look at revising your opening times. I often walk in this area and much prefer a pot of tea and cake to a pint.

The grease hits you as soon as you walk into this cafe. It's such a shame as the location is great and the staff are pleasant. I would recommend that they cut down on the amount of fried foods they serve as the air inside is thick with grease and although I was only inside for a short time, I could still smell it on my clothes when I returned home. I would also recommend improvements to the interior as it looks pretty shabby.

went today with wife she had a bacon sandwich i had pea soup and tea for two.wife reported bacon sandwich was delicious with generous supply of bacon,the pea soup was the best ive had for a very long time.cakes afterwards they to were delicious.all at very reasonable price.now one of my favourite cafes to visit.the only drawback is the cooking fumes as the extractors need sorting

Great little cafe, fabulous breakfasts - perfect for a Sunday morning when you fancy a great big breakfast without having to cook it! Lovely homemade cakes and a variety of hot drinks on offer. The one-way window where you can watch the birds feeding is amazing.

we love this little cafe,great service, good menu. Love watching the birds and the fact that our [well behaved] dog is welcome just keeps us going back

Vaughns Country Café is my favourite place to go, I have been going there since it opened. Must be 10 years or more. I travel from Blackpool at least once a week, my wife and I enjoy the one-way class window where you can see Woodpeckers and other uncommon birds, regularly. I also go walking in the area and call for refreshments before and after a walk, a very pleasant way to enjoy a day out.It's a very friendly café with nice staff to serve you, I highly recommend it to anyone, well worth a visit to Vaughns Café.

The person that served us was the rudest person I have ever met and when I complained was told do you want this cup of tea over my head we won't be going again and they need to improve their customer service