Lovely place. Great coffee and good food. Nice atmosphere, broad customer ranges. Lovely tea…read moreselection try the butter truffle. Flat White is to die for one of the best I've had. Toasted sandwiches are really nice, baked potatoes are excellent. Also licensed for alcohol although haven't tried that yet and beers in bottle only.

From the owner: We pride ourselves on serving high quality drinks, with freshly ground speciality coffee, with a…read morelarge selection of teas, hot and cold beverages. We are fully licensed and cater for everyone.

Brand spanking newly opened!…read more At the heart of Monton's upcoming new businesses, The Blind Pig has just opened renovated that has replaced a previous pub there previously. The decor looks fresh, new, chic, understated and has that grey wood varnish touch that seems to be quite in at the moment. It's a bar but also a restaurant although it still has that pub feel but the new era pub feel. We went for the food and the cocktails - on a Friday night! This is the real time to test a new eatery. They did surprisingly well. We didn't wait for ages, had fun with the cocktails and discussing the place. Cute little notes were hung from table decorations and writing on the walls. Selection: Starting sharer platter - Italian meats, rocket, olives, mozzarella Soup and chips Random I know, but it worked. All of the food was tasty and fresh. Even through the renovation, it still attracts a lot of the old crowd. We were sat next to some people who didn't stop saying the F word through our latter part of the meal. This didn't put me off the food and the experience we'd had so far and I think it genuinely deserves 4*'s.

Quite amazing what they have done with this place as anyone who knew it as the Drop Inn will tell…read moreyou. Monton is really going through some serious changes at the moment and will surely become the next Didsbury / Chorlton. The Blind Pig is a bar/bistro offering locally sourced produce, teas, coffees etc.... We had breakfast there this morning, nice food and reasonably priced. Will be back.....

Great place to take a friend or to arrange to meet. The staff are helpful and friendly…read more All on level for our less able friends. The food is well presented and tasty from Breakfast to burger i recommend this place!

Costa, located close to the Tesco entrance of Walkden Town Centre (Formerly The Ellesmere Centre)…read moreis pretty much your average Costa store in terms of appearance/decor. I decided to pop in to try their new "Toffee spiced latte" range. I ordered ahead via the mobile app, and I waited at the pick-up point, when the staff member brought my drink, they didn't acknowledge me, not even a simple "Enjoy" or "Thank you", they just seemed to go back to the counter, even though the store wasn't busy at all. I wasn't impressed with my drink either, It didn't have the topping which was advertised and it looked nothing like the photo, I think they did add a little too much ice for a "small" drink, as it was watery and had little flavour. Slightly overpriced compared to similar chains too, especially considering the size and quality of the beverage. 2* - One of the few places to grab a coffee in Walkden which isn't a fast-food chain or supermarket, but still shouldn't be an excuse for mediocrity.

Have you noticed that Costa is invading everywhere in the UK?…read more It happened approx. 3 years ago. I noticed them popping up EVERYWHERE. Wherever there was a Starbucks, a Costa Coffee shop was opening up nearby or next to them. It first happened at the service stations on the motorway. THEN the petrol stations all had coffee stands. THEN all of the shopping malls/centres suddenly had one. EVEN if it was a Starbucks dominated area, they TOOK THEM ON! From this I reckoned Costa was a force to be reckoned with. (I also reckon they pop up near every Tesco, like Starbucks pop up next to every Asda... I have not enough evidence or time to prove this) ANYWAY So Walkden redesigned and built a new part to their Ellesmere centre (which looks like the Hive from Resident Evil) and they're attracting new business. Costa being one of them! I walked in the first time to be greeted with smiles and a warm atmosphere of happy staff, music in the background and... OHMYGODLOTSOFGLUTENFREETREATS!!!! Seriously, the Starbucks places I have been to recently now only do a gluten free chocolate brownie. COSTA DO MORE! Gluten free bakewell tarts, chocolate brownies, fruit and nut bars and more. I know it's a chain, but this place has made me smile. The drinks are not half bad, they come in colourful thick cardboard cups and a big smile from the staff.

My mother recently moved house and it is gorgeous it really is - nice fire, big slabs making up the…read morekitchen floor. It reminds me of country houses. I personally can't be doing with the actual country - too many trees and not enough things to do - but i like the old fashioned charm of country cottages. Time for Tea, on Bury New Road, aims to bring a little of the country to drab Prestwich - serving up some cafe treats in the process. Cute little round tables with long white tablecloths, more china than you can shake a stick at - flowers, papers to read. They've thought of everything to make it simply lovely. Yes, lovely thats the word. Try the Welsh Rarebit and chocolate flapjack and while away a few hours in a pretty little cafe. You'll forget where you are.

I am a big fan of Portugal, the culture, the food and the people so when I stumbled across Cafe…read moreLuso I was delighted! Hidden amongst takeaways in Farnworth, you wouldn't be blamed for completely ignoring this little cafe. The lady serving was so friendly and service was so quick! I ordered a peach iced tea and pork steak sandwich. The pork was so tasty, it was served in a ciabatta roll which soaked up all the delicious marinade and only cost £3.95. All of the drinks were imported from Portugal, they even had Super Bock for £1.75 a bottle. I felt like I was back in Portugal, even the TV was in Portuguese. They had traditional Portuguese pastries including Bola de Arroz which are amazing rice cakes. If you happen to be in the area then this place is a must try!

From the owner: Café Luso: Bringing the Portuguese flavours to Bolton…read moreWe are an independent family run café which is passionate about fresh food and good service. Café Luso only uses the finest and freshest ingredients. Not only can you try our delicious traditional Portuguese dishes, you can also choose from a wide range of light bites. We welcome all customers to a relaxed atmosphere ideal for a quick lunch, meeting friends or business meeting. Ate ja.

Great little cafe/restaurant! 3 course meal from £7.95 which is great value for money.read more

This café is not far from one of the main parks in Bolton on wigan road. This café serves really…read morenice traditional English food and it is a family run business. I know the staff in here now because I have been coming here for a long time. They really look after there customers and they are always very friendly. This café is always kept very clean and the food is delicious. I think the prices are very reasonable in here as well. The make really nice coffee in here and they use big cups! That's always a good thing! Really good value for money! There sugar balls are filled regularly as well!

They say good things come in small packages, well, this little 'butty shop' on Moorside Road is a…read morequality stop off. Not only does it do fresh quality grub but it's the best value around. In fact, if you can find a cheaper cafe anywhere in the M postcode; I'll buy you a coffee. The staff are pleasant, down-to-earth and can really make your day. My highlight of the day is of course feeding times, so Snacks is the perfect appetite retreat with a smile :D They have their own quirky little secrets on how to make even the simplest of brunch which makes for a special taste. How can a cheese & bean toastie taste so different from sliding a few rounds under the grill yourself at home? I don't know, but they certainly do.