Welcome to Always Cake

A charming cafe located in the heart of Ribble Valley. Nestled within the picturesque Stydd Gardens in Ribchester, we offer a warm and inviting atmosphere where you can relax and indulge in delicious homemade cakes, locally sourced coffee, sandwiches for breakfast or lunch, and a variety of teas.

Our menu is made with only the freshest ingredients, ensuring that every bite is as satisfying as the last. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat, a tasty meal, or a cozy spot to catch up with friends, Always Cake is the perfect destination. Come and join us for a relaxing and welcoming dining experience!

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Food
Drinks
Wine List
Breakfast
Served until 12pm
Toasted Currant Tea Cake
£
3.45
Bacon Butty
Roy Porter's award winning bacon served on white or granary bloomer.
Add a yummy free range egg £1
£
6.50
Sausage Butty
Famous Farnsworth sausages served on white or granary bloomer.
Add a yummy free range egg £1
£
6.50
Fried Egg Butty
Free range eggs fried to perfection, served on white or granary bloomer.
£
5.95
Mini Breakfast
A delicious Farnsworth sausage, a slice of Roy Porter's award winning bacon , a free range egg cooked to your liking, baked beans, slow roasted mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. All served with two slices of toasted white or granary bloomer.
£
11.00
Maxi Breakfast
Make our mini breakfast a maxi and double up on sausages, bacon and eggs, plus all the other trimmings.
£
12.50
Vegan Breakfast
Premium vegan sausage, slow roasted mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, baked beans with toasted white or granary bloomer.
Make it veggie and add a free range egg £1
£
10.50

Gluten free bread available on request.

Lunch
Served 12pm - 4pm

All our sandwiches are served on white or granary bloomer with a salad garnish, creamy homemad coleslaw and lightly salted hand cut crisps.

Homemade Soup Of The Day
Served with chunks of delicious fresh bloomer.
£
6.50
Smashed Avocado
With a hint of pepper, chilli and lemon, on toasted granary bloomer.
Add a poached egg or a slice of bacon £1
£
9.50
Tuna Sandwich
With cracked black pepper and lemon, bound in creamy mayonnaise.
£
8.95
Cheddar Cheese Sandwich
With delicious homemade tomato chutney.
£
8.95
Prawn Marie Rose Sandwich
North Atlantic prawns dressed in creamy homemade Marie Rose sauce.
£
9.50
Toasted Blt Sandwich
Roy Porter's award winning bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on toasted bloomer.
Make it a Club and add sliced chicken £1
£
9.50
Ciabattas

All served with a salad garnish, creamy homemade coleslaw and lightly salted hand cut crisps.

Sausage & Lancashire Cheese
Warm Farnsworth sausages with tasty Lancashire cheese & delicious homemade red onion chutney.
£
10.50
Bacon, Brie & Cranberry
Roy Porter's award winning bacon with warm brie and cranberry sauce.
£
10.50
Roasted Mediterranean Veg
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables with melted mozzarella and pesto.
Vegan alternative available
£
9.95
Tuna Melt
Tuna with melted mozzarella.
£
9.95

Add a small cup of our delicious homemade soup to any sandwich or ciabatta for just £3.50.

Coffees
Espresso
£
2.50
Double Espresso
£
3.25
Cafetiere For One
£
3.25
Americano
£
3.25
Flat White
£
3.25
Cappuccino
£
3.45
Latte
Add a flavoured syrup shot 50p
£
3.45
Iced Latte
Add a flavoured syrup shot 50p
£
3.45
Mocha
£
3.95
Hot Chocolate
Add a flavoured syrup shot 50p
£
3.25
Hot Chocolate with Cream & Marshmallows
Add a flavoured syrup shot 50p
£
3.95
Babyccino
£
1.95
Extra Shot
£
1.50
Wine List
White & Sparkling Wines
Sanviglio Pinot Grigio
Shows delicate, yet lifted, foral and fruity aromas on the wose. crisp and fresh on the palate with a ripe Lemon character, the wine has a good mouthfeel and clean finish.
125ml 4.75 | 175ml 6.75 | 250ml 7.95 | Bottle 20.95
Aguiline Sauvignon Blanc
South Africa 11.5% - Fresh Lime citrus nose, with ripe stone fruit and tropical notes and a hint of lemongrass. Green apple and ripe citrus characters on the palate with cleansing acidity and a nice streak of minerality.
125ml 4.75 | 175ml 6.25 | 250ml 7.95 | Bottle 20.95
Karu Chardonnay
Chile 12.5% - Fresh aromas of pineapple mixed with citrus fruits and mandarin for an aromatic complexity. On the palate it is bright and alive with just the right amount of freshness.
125ml 4.75 | 175ml 6.95 | 250ml 8.25 | Bottle 22.50
Lunetta Prosecco
Italy 11% - A delicionsly light and fruity Prosecco with hints of apple and peach on the nose and a fresh, softly sparkling palate with characters of soft ripe stone fruits.
200l Bottle 6.95
Rose & Red Wines
Tierra Alta Pinot Noir
Chíle 13.5% - An elegant Pinot Noir showing ripe fruit flavours of plums and wild strawberries, balanced with subtle smoky oak notes and a deliciously lingering finish.
125ml 4.95 | 175ml 6.75 | 250ml 7.95 | Bottle 21.95
Pasquieres Grenache Rose
France 12.5% - This is a luscious and textural dry Rose, tangy red berries burst from Grenache to meld with gentle spice from cinsault before the dry and fresh finish.
125ml 4.95 | 175ml 6.75 | 250ml 7.95 | Bottle 21.95
Peculiar Mr Pat Merlot
Australia 13.5% - Bright, plush, deeply tasty Merlot from Riverland vineyards, this is abundant in freshly picked red fruit with a soft tannic profile and a long, moreish finish.
125ml 4.75 | 175ml 6.25 | 250ml 7.95 | Bottle 20.95
Soldiers Block Shiraz
Australia 14% - Bright aromatic and juicy on the nose. The tiny proportion of Malbec in this blend gives a flowery perfume. Bright fruit and soft silky elegance, this is dangerously drinkable.
125ml 5.25 | 175ml 6.25 | 250ml 8.25 | Bottle 22.95

Wine supplied by D. Byme of Clitheroe
Wine ABVS may vary according to vintage; please check the label

Spring Hours
Mon
Tues
Wed-Sun
10-4pm
Closed
10-4pm

Please see our daily specials board for more delicious homemade options.

Afternoon Tea

Available Wednesday - Sunday
between 12pm & 3pm

Indulge in one of our delicous homemadeAfternoon Teas - perfect for special occasions or simply catching up with friends & family!

£23.95 Per Person
-
or add a glass of fizz
£27.95 per person

Our Afternoon Tea offers bloomer sandwiches and tasty savouries alongside our freshly baked scones served with our homemade mixed berry jam and clotted cream, and a selection of miniature desserts.

Our Afternoon Tea is only available when booked in advance. We ask for a minimum of 24 hours notice to ensure our kitchen has time to prepare the perfect experience for you.

THE TASTIEST LUNCH!

Visited this lovely hidden gem today for lunch with my friend . We had a Prawn Sandwich and a Brie/Bacon Ciabatti top quality ! We then followed by coffee and the most delicious homemade cakes and all served by the most lovely staff who were so efficient and friendly . Look forward to visiting again soon .

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Trip Advisor
Always Cake is MUCH more than cake and sweets

...it is utterly amazing and incredibly DELICIOUS food, savory and sweet. Not only is the food divine (and affordable), but the cafe itself and the ambience is perfection.. A meaningful and lovely place to gather and make beautiful new memories!!

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Google Reviews
Delicious Breakfast

What a gem of a place! Lovely breakfast, everything top quality, cooked perfectly and well presented, friendly and efficient service.from all staff. Nice to sit outside with views of the beautiful gardens too. The cakes all looked delicious and home made, we’ll definitely be back to try them.

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Trip Advisor
An absolute gem of a find

Stopped in for a light breakfast and a coffee whilst on a bike ride. What an amazing place! Fantastic location looking out on the garden, great service, great food and the best coffee I’ve ever had. An absolute gem of a find. Will definitely be coming back.

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Another Excellent Visit

Delicious, very well priced food, in a gorgeous setting with friendly, helpful staff. The black forest cake was gorgeous. One of the best little cafes around.

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