
Planks Kitchen
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About Planks Kitchen
Planks Kitchen is a cafe in Preston set in a space with walls decorated with old doors. The daytime menu runs to 18 dishes, including Avocado on Toast with Poached Egg and a Deli Plate, alongside vegetarian and vegan options, healthy salads, a selection of cakes, and juices of the day. Reservations are recommended. Visitors with mobility needs can use the step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance, and outdoor seating is available. The team welcomes dogs, provides high chairs for families with young children, and offers takeaway for eating off site. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
18 dishes- Avocado on Toast with Poached Egg
- Juice
- Deli Plate
- Vegan Breakfast
- Planks Granola Bowl
- Deli Bowl
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention avocado and toast, cakes, cold press juices and vegetarian and vegan options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention avocado and toast, cakes, cold press juices and vegetarian and vegan options.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return for the fresh, homemade brunch, singling out the avocado on toast as a standout. Close behind are the cold-pressed juices, with pineapple, lime, apple, cucumber and spinach frequently named, and the wide cake selection, which reviewers call a treat. The vegetarian and vegan options, healthy salads, and smoothies also draw consistent praise, as does the coffee. Several describe the atmosphere as unique and welcoming, with walls decorated by old doors, and note the friendly, accommodating staff. A few mention the café gets very busy, with several suggesting booking ahead to avoid disappointment. One reviewer reports the staff arranged a special touch for a birthday.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return for the fresh, homemade brunch, singling out the avocado on toast as a standout. Close behind are the cold-pressed juices, with pineapple, lime, apple, cucumber and spinach frequently named, and the wide cake selection, which reviewers call a treat. The vegetarian and vegan options, healthy salads, and smoothies also draw consistent praise, as does the coffee. Several describe the atmosphere as unique and welcoming, with walls decorated by old doors, and note the friendly, accommodating staff. A few mention the café gets very busy, with several suggesting booking ahead to avoid disappointment. One reviewer reports the staff arranged a special touch for a birthday.
Featured reviews
- glyn brownley (mrmonkfish65)
“Had a lovely fresh brunch at this kitchen cafe . It’s very clean and the food is all home made and mostly healthy apart from the cakes but eh .. a cake is always a treat . Will definitely come back. Staff are helpful and friendly.came back again and sat outside this time I had avacado and toast.. beautiful.. we just keep coming back it’s fantastic”
- J H
“I love Planks and as it's not local to where we live, it's been awhile since our last visit. Booking is recommended it's a very busy place. Called for lunch and ordered two juices of the day, pineapple, lime, apple, cucumber and spinach …”
- jemma R
“I can't rave about this hidden gem enough. Good selection of food, all prepared fresh and all meal choices plentiful. The drink and cake selection also matches this. Reasonable prices, great atmosphere, friendly staff and the little touches do make it a really beautiful place to either catch up or unwind”
- Laura Sylvester
“I absolutely love it here. The menu is always incredible, so many great vegetarian and vegan options, lots of healthy salads and selection of cakes. The staff always go above and beyond to accommodate you and the place itself is simply stunning. So rustic, grounding and feel good. Highly highly recommend. Situated in a lovely, peaceful area too.”
- Ez Sheldon
“Reguarly visit this . Perfect home made, healthy snacks, breakfasts and light lunches . Friendly staff who always made welcome and greeted with a smile. Often super busy so worth booking a table to avaoid disappointment!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 8
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Sells prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Planning· 2
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
Location
How Planks Kitchen compares to nearby cafes
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Planks Kitchen This shop | Khan'z Lounge | La Viva Cafe Restaurant | Brucciani's Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7(278) | 4.3(198) | 4.5(323) | 4.1(992) | |
| Price | £10–20 | — | — | ££ |
| Distance | — | 5.4 mi | 6.1 mi | 6.1 mi |
| Open today |
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