# The Old Post Office Cafe, Lancaster — Reviews & Opening Hours

> The Old Post Office Cafe — Coffee Shop in Lancaster with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.9/5 from 57 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions.

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Coffee Shop

# The Old Post Office Cafe

Caton, Lancaster

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**In short:** The Old Post Office Cafe is a coffee shop in Lancaster, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 57 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About The Old Post Office Cafe

The Old Post Office Cafe sits on Hornby Road in Caton, serving coffee, toasties, soup and cakes. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

The cafe is suitable for children and groups. It holds a Google rating of 4.9 from 57 reviews.

## Opening hours

**Monday** Closed

**Tuesday** Closed

**Wednesday** Closed

**Thursday** Closed

**Friday** 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

**Saturday** 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

**Sunday** 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

## What's nearby

- Co-op Food - Caton - Hornby Road next door
- The Station Hotel next door
- Gulf next door
- Station Garage (Caton) Ltd next door
- Victoria Institute next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

People say this coffee shop serves exceptional coffee, toasties, soup, and cakes. They also highlight the super service and lovely venue.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.9 / 5 (57 reviews)

**Good for children** Yes

**Good for groups** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Lancaster

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1032025).

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★ 4.9 (57 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£1 – £10

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Lancaster

**Plus Code** 9C6V37GJ+FR

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of The Old Post Office Cafe?

The Old Post Office Cafe is open Mon–Thu closed; Fri–Sun 9:30am–3pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is The Old Post Office Cafe any good?

The Old Post Office Cafe is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 57 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### Is The Old Post Office Cafe good for children?

Yes, The Old Post Office Cafe is listed as good for children.

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