Mel's - Rossendale

I love Christmas dinner. The trimmings and the memories of growing up with the tradition. I have had a few Christmas dinners in the area and this was the best. They use real turkey, not the processed slices but the real bird. Moist with all...the trimmings. The trifle and the mince pie with cream also went down very well. So sorry they do not serve it all year or as a special some times. .Price was great .

If you are not family here you soon will be. The minute you walk in the door a voice will either greet you or shout I'll be right there. Even other customers offer you a paper or explain that you order at the till and...they will cook the food freshly and bring it to you. This is a local café that is very well frequented and does a steady take out trade. I have even seen the staff deliver food to near by places. I like egg and chips. The eggs are fresh but it would be an injustice to ignore the home made pie and specials. I really enjoy the steak and mushroom pie. I must add that they make their own dessert and the crumble is one of my favorites. Prices are very fair but you can't put a price on the friendly atmosphere and helpful staff that make this little place a winner. Such an unexpected gem in a small town.

To confess I had xmas dinners here over the span of a week. The first one was so enjoyable that I went back for another. The turkey was plentiful and it was real turkey, not that turkey roll that I saw in other restaurants....The veg was flavorful; parsnips were very good. Potatoes cooked ways and the usual toad in a hole and stuffing. There was also a choice of having courses. Price was very fair considering all the work involved. Service was great in a place that is so friendly. In a week I had Christmas dinners at different places: I love the British traditional dinner,but,this was by far the best one. May be they would consider cooking a Sunday dinner on the special menu.

The atmosphere at mels is like a cafe. Called in the other day for a breakfast and did I enjoy it the service was very good and the meal was excellent highly recommended if your ever in town this is the place to eat

Time here for breakfast. Food is excellent and great value for money. All the food tastes fresh and all local papers available to read.