As we head into spring, with the weather improving and summer just around the corner, the chance to sit outside with your favourite beverage is always an easy decision.
And as it was National Coffee Cake Day this week, we asked for your suggestions for the best coffee shops and cafés in the Preston area.
While there are plenty of chains to choose from, our readers opted to give some love to independents both in and around the Preston area, so here are your recommendations in no particular order.
1. Valley Coffee Bamber Bridge
Valley Coffee in Bamber Bridge, founded by members of Valley Church, offers a range of breakfast, brunch and lunch items along with a wide range of drinks. | Valley Coffee Photo: Valley Coffee
2. Bon Bons Penwortham
Bon Bons coffee bar and village team room located in Penwortham serves a range of coffees and speciality teas along with a range of homemade cakes along with breakfast and lunch menus. | Google Photo: Google
3. Garden Terrace Coffee House Leyland
The Garden Terrace independent café in the heart of Leyland serves fresh home cooked food, cakes and a range of coffee choices. | Google Photo: Google
4. Three Sisters Coffee Roasters Penwortham
Open by Helen and James Lillis three years ago in Penwortham, this “community space” in the heart if the town has a wide ranging coffee line-up as well as brunch and sweet choices. | Three Sisters Coffee Roasters Photo: Three Sisters Coffee Roasters