No 15 Café House — Restaurant in South Ribble

TL;DR: Warm, bright, friendly place with great coffee. I would recommend to anyone, but parking is an issue (through no fault of the cafe).

Full Review: No. 15 is one of those charming small cafes that have very little in common with some of the larger coffee chains, and that is a fantastic thing. Every time I do attend this wonderful cafe, I kick myself that I don't visit more often.

Atmosphere - The actual premises are one of my favourite points about No 15. Despite being on a parade of shops, the cafe has managed to get a lot of light and air inside. The result is a warm, friendly, airy and surprisingly spacious environment that is tastefully decorated with a modern/industrial feeling with added comfort.

Food & Drink - If you're anything like me, caffeine is one of the most important highlights of the day, and so when I attended No. 15 today, it was with this goal in mind. The coffee used was amazing, with bitter notes that shone through with real care and attention placed into the look of the latte I ordered. Both soy and oat milk are available for those with dairy intolerances and/or allergies. I have to admit, the oat milk latte was one of the best coffees I have had in a long time.

For any visiting vegans or vegetarians, you will have no problems eating here, with one or two vegan options usually available on the cakes/biscuits. I had the vegan chocolate chip cookie which was incredible.

Parking - Anyone visiting No. 15 should be aware that there is very little in the way of parking - room for a few cars is available kerbside directly outside the cafe, but this is limited to one hour. The surrounding streets are residential with many driveways, but parking a short walk away should be relatively easy.

Service - On this occasion, I attended at about 11:30am on a weekday, and the cafe only had a few tables occupied, with plenty of room available - I had no issues being seated. As lunchtime came around, it grew much busier (as I am used to seeing here!) and I would highly recommend booking to avoid disappointment if you intend to visit during peak hours.

Of special mention, I was seated and served by Eden who was highly attentive, made sure I was supplied with all the coffee I needed, and was extremely helpful for what food and drink I could eat with dairy intolerance. Her advice and recommendation on what milk was best with the latte was spot on, and many customers appeared to enjoy their interactions with her. Eden is a real asset to the team, and is clearly comfortable assisting customers. Having visited plenty of coffee shops, I can assure you that visiting somewhere with a friendly face and a (even mask-covered) smile is just...

Lovely cafe. Very popular. Food was excellent. I did feel a little out of my comfort zone as I don’t normally dine on my own, today was an exception. Interestingly I did feel the tension from the manager when I asked for a table for 1. She looked at the book for a while. I could see a couple of (2 person ) tables free. She then said follow me, on arriving at the table she said it’s only free for 40 mins… it felt as though she said it, because I was on my own…. I did feel a little insecure after this. On leaving there were free tables. I feel for those who dine on their own if they face this indirect discrimination often. That said, food, atmosphere and waitresses was...

This café holds such a special place in our hearts. The food is always delicious, the atmosphere is so relaxed, friendly, and full of warmth. You can tell that everything — especially the cakes — is made with real love and care. As someone who’s coeliac, it means the world to be able to enjoy anything on the menu without worry.

We’ve come here through hard times, celebrated birthdays, and shared so many moments in between. The owner and staff work tirelessly; nothing is ever too much trouble. They genuinely care about their customers and take such pride in what they do. It’s more than just a café — it’s a place that...