The Arches in Blackburn with Darwen

Takeaway buttieWas horrible, greasy sandwichLots off excess fat undercooked on the baconBearly edible,Avoid at all costs

Lovely little place, we moved round the corner a year ago and have never got round to visiting then twice in one weekend. Gorgeous breakfast, very accommodating of our little dog as we sat out on the deck. Food was hot which is a novelty sometimes these days. Everything cooked perfectly. Good coffee. Good service. Nothing more to ask for really. I think we will be regulars from now on!

We had breakfast today. It was good value for quality food. Pleasant owners and offered water with our meal which was nice. Very impressed and will be returning very soon.

Excellent food. Freshly cooked and very reasonable price. Definitely worth a visit.

Everything was fine bar the fact the tables are too small.. Or plates too big, I also don't like that all the vegetables are brought on separate plates, there is no from on the tables for 4 big main plates, 4 drinks, 2 plates of veg.. Just put the veg on the plate. But the place was nice, the staff where nice and the food tasted great.

Lovely little caffe with friendly service and nice outdoor seating area. Highly recommended

The food is always amazing quality. I've been here 4/5 times now and they do not disappoint. They do get lots of bookings but when ever I have walked in theybhave always accommodated me. They are a busy cafe but that is because how good they are. The staff are always polite and welcoming.

Whilst driving home with the family we weighed up the usual restaurant chain lunch options when we spotted the street sign advertising take out roasts so we thought we would go for a closer inspection. Glad we did great service, lovely food and licensed to boot for a cheeky beer.

The Arches1 Sentence description:Popular cafe/bistro serving especially good sandwiches.What’s good here?Far more than ‘just’ a ‘butty shop’ this lovely double-fronted cafe is worth waiting for a seat to eat in; it’s just lovely.You can tell the staff take a real pride in good food, well served rather than rushing - and it really shows, both in presentation and quality.My ham and cheese ciabatta was served with a fresh, crispy side salad and ‘gourmet’ chips/crisps and a really tasty slaw. I wish I’d had a more substantive meal as every part of my order was a pleasure, and I’ll certainly be back.What’s an ‘Opportunity for Improvement’?Bear with the possible wait at peak times; it’s because they take pride in serving good food rather than fast food.Tell me moreWhen a venue is busy, it’s usually a positive sign - especially so when it’s a cafe and sandwich shop in a residential area. It shows there’s a loyal customer base willing to travel - or perhaps just know a good thing when they see it.Anything to disclose?No - paying customer, anonymously visited.---How I Rate:I normally rate 1-4, with 5 reserved for ’Exceptional’, i.e. “deviating from the norm” or “truly worthy of note”.* 4 stars = very good* 3 stars = good* 2 stars = average or acceptable* 1 stars = poor

Really great food at a friendly price remember to book or risk coming and getting turned away. Take away is also available. Absolutely love it would highly recommend!