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About The Lounge Cafe
The Lounge Cafe is a cafe in Bolton where guests are shown to their table by the team rather than seating themselves, so booking ahead is advised. A Christmas lunch runs as part of the year's cooking, and reserving a place is the way to secure a table for it. The cafe keeps daytime hours from Tuesday to Saturday and closes on Mondays and Sundays. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance means visitors with mobility needs can get in without help, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. Outdoor seats give the option of eating in the open air when the weather allows. The tables are served throughout by a team of women who run the floor.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large full english breakfast, christmas lunch, pea and ham soup and homemade cakes and coffee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large full english breakfast, christmas lunch, pea and ham soup and homemade cakes and coffee.
Customer Review Summary
The food draws the most praise, led by a large full English that one diner calls the best in years, everything cooked through and piping hot. Close behind is the Christmas lunch, singled out by two reviewers for both the cooking and the service, while another group describes pea and ham soup with fresh bread, cheesecakes and a lemon sponge cake as delicious. Several call the cooking homemade and tasty, note that smaller portions are served for those with little appetite, and remark on the value. Staff come up nearly as often, described as cheerful, friendly and welcoming, with one visitor saying they were especially good with a friend who has dementia. Against that, one reviewer gives a detailed account of being walked past and left unseated while others were shown to tables, then told there would be a long wait for food, and came away feeling unwelcome and singled out. Another, having driven past twice assuming it was closed, suggests brighter open signage for passing trade.
Customer Review Summary
The food draws the most praise, led by a large full English that one diner calls the best in years, everything cooked through and piping hot. Close behind is the Christmas lunch, singled out by two reviewers for both the cooking and the service, while another group describes pea and ham soup with fresh bread, cheesecakes and a lemon sponge cake as delicious. Several call the cooking homemade and tasty, note that smaller portions are served for those with little appetite, and remark on the value. Staff come up nearly as often, described as cheerful, friendly and welcoming, with one visitor saying they were especially good with a friend who has dementia. Against that, one reviewer gives a detailed account of being walked past and left unseated while others were shown to tables, then told there would be a long wait for food, and came away feeling unwelcome and singled out. Another, having driven past twice assuming it was closed, suggests brighter open signage for passing trade.
Featured reviews
- James Fishwick
“This is a lovely cage serving amazing reasonably priced food.”
- Mary Jenkins
“Amazing food and service i have been twice and will be coming many more times.”
- Beverly Hardman
“Wow what value for money. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food and service is top notch. Took my friend who suffers with dementia and the staff were amazing with him. X”
- Michael Ratcliffe
“Absolutely faultless. Excellent in every way. Can't wait to come back. Nearly missed you though. Drove past twice. Thought you were closed. You need bright "OPEN" signs., for passing trade!”
- Catherine Heaton
“I love ❤ coming to the lounge. Julie and her team of lovely ladies are so welcoming 😁👍 they do lovely meals 😘 delicious 😋 and recently had a Xmas lunch has well 😀 xxx”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
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- Family friendly
- Casual
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Table service
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
Location
Cafes near The Lounge Cafe
- Blue Café4.45111.4 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWi-Fi
full english breakfast, blue cafe special breakfast, quarter pound cheeseburger
- Lynne's kitchen4.51881.6 mi£1–10
breakfast, takeaway lunch, sausage substitute options
- Chaiiwala3.48141.6 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
karak chai, chana dishes, drive-through service
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge CafeOutdoor seating · Reservations · Wi-Fi | 4.877 | — | — | large full english breakfast, christmas lunch, pea and ham soup |
| Blue CaféOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wi-Fi | 4.4511 | 1.4 mi | £1–15 | full english breakfast, blue cafe special breakfast, quarter pound cheeseburger |
| Lynne's kitchen | 4.5188 | 1.6 mi | £1–10 | breakfast, takeaway lunch, sausage substitute options |
| ChaiiwalaOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 3.4814 | 1.6 mi | £10–20 | karak chai, chana dishes, drive-through service |
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