Down Town Cafe & Kitchen
Location
28 Market, Promenade, Burnley, BB11 1AE
Contact
Opening Times
Monday – Friday
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Down Town Kitchen & Café
The Down Town Kitchen & Café is a welcoming hub at the heart of the local community. The café and cookery school are run by Burnley Leisure and Culture, creating a space where everyone is welcome.
We serve a range of hot and cold drinks, alongside a varied food menu and daily specials. Wherever possible, we aim to waste less and feed more, making thoughtful choices about how we prepare and serve our food.
The café is volunteer-led and not-for-profit. All money made goes directly towards supporting staff who run our cookery school programmes for both adults and young people.
At the heart of what we do is a pay-it-forward ethos – visitors can choose to pay for a meal for someone in need. Whether you’re here for a coffee, a meal, or a sense of connection, everyone is welcome.
Good food, great company – and everyone’s welcome!
Down Town Kitchen & Café is a warm and welcoming space at the heart of the community, where good food brings people together.
Whether you’re popping in for a quick coffee, meeting friends for lunch, or simply looking for a friendly place to sit and chat, you’ll always find a smile here.
We’re proud to be a not-for-profit, volunteer-led café. Every purchase you make helps support the Down Town venue and contributes to local services, including cookery school programmes for adults and young people. By eating with us, you’re directly helping to build skills, confidence, and opportunity within the community.
We serve a delicious range of freshly prepared breakfasts, tasty lunches, and homemade cakes, alongside a selection of hot and cold drinks.
Our menu changes regularly and features daily specials, helping us make the most of what we have while aiming to waste less and feed more.
At the heart of everything we do is our pay-it-forward ethos. Visitors can choose to buy a warm meal or drink for someone in need at the till, helping ensure everyone feels welcome, valued, and cared for.
So come along, enjoy good food, share good conversation, and be part of something positive.
Come for the food, stay for the friendships.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT Down Town Kitchen & Café
We are located at 28 Market Promenade, Burnley BB11 1AE, England, United Kingdom – in Charter Walk Shopping Centre in the centre of Burnley, Lancashire. Parking – Closest Parking (on foot) Parking right by/near the shopping centre:
- Charter Walk Car Park – Large pay-on-foot car park with short stay and multi-storey options adjacent to the centre.
We are located inside Charter Walk Shopping Centre, on the balcony level. There is a lift available, and the café is all on one level, making it fully accessible for customers.
Enjoy free Wi-Fi.
Cooking courses and workshops for everyone! Whether you’re cooking for a family or just for yourself, our hands-on sessions help you build confidence in the kitchen with practical, affordable recipes.
Learn how to cook on a budget, make batch meals and create easy slow cooker dishes
Our workshops are held at the Down Town Cookery School – right in the heart of your community. Know someone who would benefit? Whether individuals or groups, we’d love to hear from you!
Struggling with cooking motivation? Our digital cookbook features 22 easy-to-make recipes and aims to inspire readers to prepare healthy meals from the comfort of their own kitchens. Let’s cook up something great – together!
Allergies & Dietary Information
If you have any food allergies, intolerances, or dietary requirements, please speak to a member of our team before ordering. Our kitchen handles all 14 major allergens, and while we take care to minimise cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee any dish is completely allergen-free. Nuts or traces of nuts may be present. An allergen guide is available on request.
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