# The Fat Giraffe, Burnley — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Fat Giraffe — Cafe in Burnley with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 406 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/padiham/restaurants/the-fat-giraffe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # The Fat Giraffe 3 Church Street, Padiham [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1122688069117788499&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Fat Giraffe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101852982700554467281) **In short:** The Fat Giraffe is a cafe in Padiham, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 406 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Fat Giraffe The Fat Giraffe is a cafe on Church Street in Padiham, Burnley. It serves full English breakfast, afternoon tea, and sandwiches. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. The cafe takes bookings and is set up for children and groups. Staff accommodate dietary requirements. ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM **Sunday** 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM ## What's nearby - Kings Arms next door - St Leonard's Church next door - The Cellar Restaurant next door - Starkie Arms next door - Padiham Angling Centre next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious and fresh food, with many highlighting the full English breakfast, afternoon tea, and sandwiches. They also mention the reasonable prices and the warm, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere. Guests appreciate the welcoming, attentive, and helpful staff, noting their excellent service and accommodation for dietary needs. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (406 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Padiham Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/919952). [More restaurants in Padiham](https://staycation.co.uk/padiham/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (406 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [01282 771661](tel:01282771661) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Padiham **Plus Code** 9C5VRM2M+MH ### 🏨 Places to stay near Padiham Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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