The Beach Hut Coffee Shop - Preston

This cafe seems to be stuck in the past when it comes to their food options. We used to visit years ago and the vegan 'option' is still just a jacket potato with a powdery microwave taste and beans. They also do not offer any vegan spread. However, this time there was a suitable cake available. I had hoped for something more appealing to match the effort put into the cafe's decor. It would be good if they could develop their menu. I was also disappointed to see tables full of dirty crockery that the staff seemed to overlook. It would make for a better dining experience if they cleared the crockery as food was brought out. It's a shame because the location is nice. We have now discovered that the nearby pub is better for food.

The Club sandwich was disappointing as the bacon was cold and the crispy chicken seemed like it was just taken out of the fridge, despite being a supposed hot meal option. Additionally, we were only able to get two cups of tea that were two thirds full from the pot of tea for two. Overall, the restaurant was overrated, overpriced, and left us feeling disappointed.

My husband and I went for a long bike ride and decided to stop at this restaurant for coffee and lunch. Unfortunately, after waiting for 40 minutes, our food never arrived despite my husband inquiring twice about it (we had only ordered two bacon sandwiches). People who came in after us received their food before us. We received a refund and left feeling disappointed, especially since we had heard good things about the cafe. The coffee was decent, but we are not sure if we would return or recommend it.

Came with friends for the pub quiz on Thursday. The coffee shop is in a fantastic spot by the docks and nice views over the water. We arrived early and enjoyed a drink outside in the sunshine. We ordered pizzas which were delicious. Good choice of alcoholic drinks. The quiz was really fun. We will be back!

Paid £3.75 for a double ice-cream. Only got half scoops. Pretty poor. Unfortunately melted faster than we could eat it. Very ok.