Blackpool and the Fylde coast has some excellent local coffee houses which are not part of a national chain.
As Britain's coffee drinkers have become more discerning in the last 20 years, so have the proprietors and baristas ready to serve them.
These are 11 of the best coffee shops on the coast, according to Google reviews.
1. Heritage Coffee Shop, Blackpool
Heritage Coffee Shop, 382 Lytham Road, Blackpool. “Excellent as usual. Good food,reasonable prices, great staff. Always a pleasure to be there.” Photo: Google | Google Photo: Google
2. The Coffee Pot, Blackpool.
The Coffee Pot, 12 Birley Street, Blackpool. “Lovely coffee shop. Great staff. Good value for money. Menu covers from breakfast to dinner time.” Photo: Google | Google Photo: Google
3. Mojo, Red Bank Road, Bispham.
Mojo, Red Bank Road, Bispham. “Really nice place,great coffee and cakes and bonus dog friendly as well.” Photo: Google | Google Photo: Google
4. Coffee and Cake, 7a Nelson Road, Blackpool.
Coffee and Cake, 7a Nelson Road, Blackpool. “Excellent. Great breakfast, fab portion size. Amazing coffee.” (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Coffee and Cake | Coffee and Cake Photo: Coffee and Cake
5. The Willows Coffee House
The Willows Coffee House, 45-47 Highfield Road, South Shore, Blackpool “Popped in the willows for a latte, very nice. Friendly staff, nice and clean, try a meal next time.” | Google Photo: Google
6. SirDrakes Coffee Shop, Newton Hall Holiday Park, Blackpool
Sir Drakes Coffee Shop, Newton Hall Holiday Park, Blackpool “Very nice food, good quick service, well worth the money.” (Photo: Google) | Google Photo: Google
7. Blackpool Resort Coffee Lounge, 1 Reads Avenue.
Blackpool Resort Coffee Lounge, 1 Reads Avenue. “Super little coffee lounge. Friendly service, great coffee and freshly made sandwiches, very reasonably priced. Firmly recommended.” | Google Photo: Google
8. Hive, 80-82 Church Street, Blackpool
Hive, 80-82 Church Street, Blackpool “Great place! Tasty food, good coffee and really friendly staff.” Photo: Google | Google Photo: Google
9. Salut Coffee House, 10 All Hallows Road, Bispham
Salut Coffee House, 10 All Hallows Road, Bispham. "Great atmosphere, lovely food." | Google Photo: Google
10. The Coffee Barn, 3 Crescent East, Cleveleys
The Coffee Barn, 3 Crescent East, Cleveleys. "The food and drinks are always first class." | Google Photo: Google
11. Upside Down, 28 Edward Street, Blackpool
Upside Down, 28 Edward Street, Blackpool. "Delicious food and drinks served in a stylish environment." | Google Photo: Google
1. Heritage Coffee Shop, Blackpool
Heritage Coffee Shop, 382 Lytham Road, Blackpool. “Excellent as usual. Good food,reasonable prices, great staff. Always a pleasure to be there.” Photo: Google | Google Photo: Google
2. The Coffee Pot, Blackpool.
The Coffee Pot, 12 Birley Street, Blackpool. “Lovely coffee shop. Great staff. Good value for money. Menu covers from breakfast to dinner time.” Photo: Google | Google Photo: Google
3. Mojo, Red Bank Road, Bispham.
Mojo, Red Bank Road, Bispham. “Really nice place,great coffee and cakes and bonus dog friendly as well.” Photo: Google | Google Photo: Google
4. Coffee and Cake, 7a Nelson Road, Blackpool.
Coffee and Cake, 7a Nelson Road, Blackpool. “Excellent. Great breakfast, fab portion size. Amazing coffee.” (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Coffee and Cake | Coffee and Cake Photo: Coffee and Cake
5. The Willows Coffee House
The Willows Coffee House, 45-47 Highfield Road, South Shore, Blackpool “Popped in the willows for a latte, very nice. Friendly staff, nice and clean, try a meal next time.” | Google Photo: Google
6. SirDrakes Coffee Shop, Newton Hall Holiday Park, Blackpool
Sir Drakes Coffee Shop, Newton Hall Holiday Park, Blackpool “Very nice food, good quick service, well worth the money.” (Photo: Google) | Google Photo: Google