
Planks Kitchen
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About Planks Kitchen
Planks Kitchen is a cafe in Preston, its walls decorated with old doors. The 18-item menu runs from Avocado on Toast with Poached Egg to a Deli Plate, a Vegan Breakfast, a Planks Granola Bowl and a Deli Bowl, alongside vegetarian and vegan salads and a selection of cakes. Cold press juices and smoothies are on offer too, including a juice of the day made with pineapple, lime, apple, cucumber and spinach, and coffee rounds out the counter. It opens daily for daytime hours only, and reservations are recommended since tables fill up. A step-free entrance welcomes visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs suit families with young children. Outdoor seating gives another option for eating outside, and dogs are welcome at the tables. Free Wi-Fi is available, and takeaway lets food be enjoyed off site.
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 cake selection, avocado on toast, cold press juices and booking recommended due to crowds.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cake selection, avocado on toast, cold press juices and booking recommended due to crowds.
Customer Review Summary
Avocado on toast with poached egg draws repeated praise, with reviewers calling it "beautiful" and highlighting fresh, home-made cooking. Close behind is the cake selection, mentioned again and again as a treat alongside the vegan breakfast and cold press juices like the pineapple, lime, apple, cucumber and spinach blend. Coffee also earns steady mentions, with several calling it "great." Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and the setting, decorated with old doors, is called cozy and unique. The one recurring caveat is that the cafe gets very busy, especially on weekends, and multiple reviewers note that booking ahead is recommended to avoid disappointment, though one adds that nobody was turned away even on a packed Saturday.
Customer Review Summary
Avocado on toast with poached egg draws repeated praise, with reviewers calling it "beautiful" and highlighting fresh, home-made cooking. Close behind is the cake selection, mentioned again and again as a treat alongside the vegan breakfast and cold press juices like the pineapple, lime, apple, cucumber and spinach blend. Coffee also earns steady mentions, with several calling it "great." Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and the setting, decorated with old doors, is called cozy and unique. The one recurring caveat is that the cafe gets very busy, especially on weekends, and multiple reviewers note that booking ahead is recommended to avoid disappointment, though one adds that nobody was turned away even on a packed Saturday.
Featured reviews
- 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 …”
- 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”
- 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
Cafes near Planks Kitchen
- Roots Café4.74723.5 mi
pea and ham soup, large cake slices, friendly staff
- Final Whistle Cafe4.65274.6 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian options
wallings ice cream, dog-friendly atmosphere, canal-side location
- Courtyard Caffé4.51755.3 mi awayOutdoor seating
eggs royale, bacon and cheeseburger, ploughmans
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planks KitchenReservations | 4.7278 | — | cake selection, avocado on toast, cold press juices |
| Roots Café | 4.7472 | 3.5 mi | pea and ham soup, large cake slices, friendly staff |
| Final Whistle CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options | 4.6527 | 4.6 mi | wallings ice cream, dog-friendly atmosphere, canal-side location |
| Courtyard CafféOutdoor seating | 4.5175 | 5.3 mi away | eggs royale, bacon and cheeseburger, ploughmans |
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