J Atkinson & Co is a Lancaster institution and a place you shouldn't miss! They've been…read moresupplying coffee to the area since 1837 and have been in this location since 1901. I can't think of many places in Lancaster that serve coffee (hotels, restaurants, etc.) that don't get it from here, and the whole town smells fantastic on the days they roast the beans. The inside of the shop is very tiny and with incredible ambience. It has many of the original features, including awesome metal canisters to hold the different beans, an old roaster and fantastic metal scales. Even if you don't like coffee, it's worth peeking in just to see the place. The coffee is as good as you'd expect for a company that's been in the business for nearly 200 years. They also do a range of teas, including a nice local Lancaster blend that I usually buy as a gift for my family back in Chicago when I go visit. The one thing I would mention is that in my mind, Atkinson's is a place to go buy coffee beans, not hot coffee in a cup. It's not the kind of place that sells a paper cup to go! Also, they say on their website that there's a place inside to sit and drink a cuppa, but as many times as I've been in there, I've never noticed one. There is a little table near the door that I guess you could sit at, but you'd be right next to the entrance and constantly interrupted by the flow of people in and out of the tiny shop (not to mention cold, most likely!) You'd be better to buy it and do it at home. If you're visiting, chances are your hotel already serves coffee from here.

Wonderful choice of special blends and rare coffees from around the World. Friendly knowledgable…read morestaff and great location local to City Centre. Huge choice such as Archetype a wonderful blended coffee. Many have notes of chocolate, hazelnut, cherry, Lime, Lemon or even other exotics. All are the finest coffees beating, in my opinion those of Bettys of York and Harrogate.

An amazing veggie breakfast with filter coffee for a really keen price…read more It's so rare that a vegetarian can get a "full" breakfast, but with smoked tofu, beautiful juicy sausage, beans, toast, mushrooms and egg... this was a winner.

It's a very serene place and the garden area is dog friendly so if you are a pet owner you can…read morevisit this cafe with your pet. The food is really good and served warm. The staff are really friendly and accommodating. They also help with any allergies, just let the staff know.

A great great great place for light lunch or brunch. They…read moreserve different soups and different types of bread in the morning and most of them are finished very quickly. Especially the ones written at the top of the blackboard, they usually finish the quickest. The place is very old fashioned with old cds, books and posters everywhere. They have less than 10 seats inside,so make sure you go there when there are less people. :)

Soupanova has converted me into a soup lover !!…read more Every flavour & type of soup (even those with ingredients I hate) amazes me !! Simply Delicious!

Costa coffee is costa coffee, so everyone knows that the drinks aren't bad, and they are served in…read moreHUGE mugs rather than paper cups. This branch has friendly staff, comfy chairs, and pretty, pretty tiles on the floor. I had a "medium" hot chocolate that turned out to be massive, so next time I'll have to remember to order a smaller drink! Ah well. It's a nice place to sit and read while you wait for your train...

Perhaps the best ever bistro in Lancaster. Hard to find for first-timers. Nice Terrace outside,…read moremarket street view from inside windows. Food is extra-ordinary. I've been there for lunch. The number of items on the menu is not abundant enough to make a good choice (limited). Have a large selection of dinner courses.

A hidden gem of Lancaster - not easy to find, so here's hoping Qype helps change that. Great food,…read morepleasant staff, lasagne recommended. Worth trying.

Lovely circa 1700 listed building with cafe. Its run by the people who own Atkinsons coffee shop…read morenearby which is why the coffee is superb. They often have a coffee of the day such as Blue Mountain. Lovely outside space as well.

A little different from the big coffee chains, but in a good way! The coffee is top notch too. I…read moreonly knocked off 1 star because it can quickly run out of seats!

This Deli restaurant ruined my week, and my nans birthday! I Went in to collect my order and…read moreeverything was all fine, but after a few hours i felt l, I thought nothing of it and went to my nans birthday party, her 101st to be exact. To everyones surprise, out of nowhere, I projectile vomited all over her lovely 101st birthday cake. I am quite happy about the service and staff were very friendly.

Diggles is my favorite deli in Lancaster. It's a small place in the pedestrian zone in the center…read moreof town and is perfect for grabbing a quick bite as you pass through. It's not really the kind of place you'd go to have a sit down lunch, but this location does have a couple of tables inside and usually a couple outside, so you do have the option to sit and eat instead of taking away. (Diggles has another location near the bus station, too, but that one has no seating inside.) It's a good place to grab a sausage roll or pasty. My particular favorite is their sausage sandwich; it's simple, delicious and will run you about £2. The staff is friendly and the food is fresh. Once you eat here, you'll never settle for Gregg's again.

When I arrived at this lovely little sunny spot in Lancaster (sunny in disposition, sunny side of…read morethe street), I knew I was in for a treat. It looked quirky, independent, homegrown, interesting, fresh, colourful... Wait a blimmin' minute. How exactly do you pronounce the name? Joo-saffay? J...Oh goodness - well as it happened, when I arrived here to wait for my lovely friend and went up to order the smoothie, I had a lovely chat with the fellow working there. He was in the arduous process of renewing his domain name online and as he read the address out to me, I learned it was indeed... Joooo-kafé. It isn't exclusively for... It's for anyone and everyone, and in the times I've been there thus far, I've seen kids as young as 7 months and folks as old as 70, alongside disgruntled teenagers, all slurping up their smoothies. Ah, Lancaster. The price is right here, and I've enjoyed all my visits. The other half even spotted their quality when he realised they had one of the most expensive kinds of blender you can buy... in duplicate. Perhaps even triplicate. This place is as family friendly as it gets, from the big squishy beanbags in the corner to the chalkboard kids can draw on, to free WiFi and even a laptop to play on if you haven't your own, to a funky soundtrack, colourful environment and massive variety of beverages. You can get everything here - healthy smoothies, indulgent milkshakes and everything in between. I had a fruity pulpy beverage thickened with fat-free froyo upon my first visit, and Alexa had tea and toast, proving they cater to any mood. Yup, there's food here too. Another time I brought the Betrothed, and he had a Crunchy Nut milkshake. Nope, not a Crunchie milkshake. A Crunchy Nut Cornflake milkshake. I can only liken it to what I'd imagine Momofoku Milk Bar's cereal milk to taste like, but it was as close to a breakfast shake as you could imagine. Drinks you can chew. Now if Lancaster gets itself a Bubble Tea joint, my world will be complete!

Juicafe have the most AMAZING drinks selection, it is taking me a while to get through them but I…read moream never let down !! Terry's Orange Hot Choc, Crunchie Milkshake, a Smooth Sweet Espresso Blend, Muffin Shakes & Awesome Smoothies. They have comfy seats and free wifi, and board games when i dont feel like working !! This place blows everything out of the water! Fantastic!

Amy,s tea shop the best tea rooms in Lancaster and a large selection of glutton free food…read moresandwiches.lasagne.toasted sandwiches.and gluten free puds Good Food Good Price Good Service