Nominations are open as we look out for East Lancashire’s top coffee shop for 2026.
The region is blessed with countless great coffee spots, keeping our population caffeinated, and we want to hear which ones deserve recognition.
It could be the place with the best baristas, who pour that perfect flat white with beautiful latte art, the shop that stocks the freshest, tastiest beans from around the world, or the venue which is so cosy you could spend hours chatting with friends with a warm cappuccino.
For the past couple of years, the coffee shop competition has been a hotly contested prize, with hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes coming in as people back their favourite spots.
Last year’s winner was Caffe Impresso in Blackburn town centre, which retained the prize having also won in 2024.
VOTE HERE: https://promotions.newsquest.co.uk/lt-best-of
Despite only opening three years ago, the King William Street shop has built up a loyal customer base, who flock for its expertly poured brews, tasty food and welcoming atmosphere.
After their victory, owners Aqsad Iqbal and Amran Hussain said they were “honoured and truly grateful” to retain their prize.
They said at the time: “Thank you to every single one of you who has supported us, nominated us and grown with us.
“A special thanks to all the staff and supervisors who pour their heart into every cup.
“Winning again means everything to us, and we’re excited to keep serving the community we love, one coffee at a time.”
Can a rival coffee shop claim Impresso’s crown, or will it be a hat-trick of wins for Aqsad and Amran?
Only you, the readers, can decide, so vote for your favourites now.
Nominations are now open, and will run until Sunday, November 15, and to vote visit: https://promotions.newsquest.co.uk/lt-best-of
Richard Duggan, Newsquest’s Regional Editor North West and Editor of the Lancashire Telegraph, said: "This is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate local businesses.
"With so many coffee shops across East Lancashire, this is your chance to champion the best out there."
The competition is open to all coffee shop businesses located in the Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn, Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale and Ribble Valley boroughs
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