Simply Classic — Restaurant in Burnley

Friday 13th May

Simply Classic - Mead Way Business Park, Padiham

It was my first time here. I tried a few weeks ago but I was too late for breakfast (the clocks had gone forward but mine hadn't).

I'd collected one of there meal-prep takeaways a couple of years ago and absolutely loved it - a Chinese banquet, so was eager to see what their more traditional fayre was like.

The first thing that struck me was the size of the place, there must be room for a good 80+ covers. The second thing was the cleanliness of the place, every surface was shining and if I didn't know differently I think it was just opening for the first time.

I took a seat in the window a found myself looking at a menu that looked like a multiple choice O'Level paper. Happily a waitress quickly came across and gave me a much simplified version.

I ordered the Full English, with no egg. The waitress offered me a replacement for the egg so I went for an extra rasher of bacon.

Tea and toast were included. I asked for a pot of tea rather than a cup and this wasn't added to the bill which was nice.

When my breakfast arrived the waitress warned me the plate was hot so obviously I touched it to check - and burnt my finger.

It looked great and it was. The Sausage was nicely browned and very tasty, there were two thick slices of black pudding, three half grilled tomatoes plenty of mushrooms, a pot of piping hot beans and three reasonably thick slices of bacon. I would have preferred the fatty end of the rasher to be a cooked a bit longer but I know that's down to personal taste.

Two white sliced rounds of toast were accompanied by 3 pats of lakeland butter and a there was a selection of sauces in sachets.

I managed to squeeze four cups of tea out of my pot. It was tea-bags rather than loose leaf but tasted good.

The waitresses were attentive and friendly.

If I had to try hard to criticise the place the only thing I could point to would be the lack of atmosphere. But do you need that at breakfast? Its very light and almost cavernous in size. But in fairness what the place lacked on character was made up in spades by the friendliness of the waitresses.

For a good quality mid-price-range breakfast I would definitely reccomend Simply Classic Shuttleworth Mead Business...

Well what can I say other than other than if you want really really tasty food then you need look no further than Simply Classic!!!

With the absence of a Christmas Party this year we ordered our Dental team the Simply Classic Festive Lunch. We were absolutely blown away with the presentation and the food was seriously tasty. The best recommendation is clean plates and happy tummies, we will definitely order again in the future.

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Had a fantastic meal there last night with my wife. Theme was Chinese banquet with 4 starters, soup and 4 mains accompanied with fried rice and noodles. The food was absolutely delicious and we were stuffed afterwards. At 67 years old, I've eaten my share of salt and pepper ribs, these were without doubt the best I have ever had!!! At £36 for 2 two people, it represented great value. Thanks to Sally, Michael and James for a feast...