There must be a ton of great cafes in Blackpool, but we weren't there for long and we had to plump for one. And I think we got very lucky, because Woodhead's is a fantastic place.
The ebcb is splendid. It had a marvelous efficient crispiness. Crispy bacon, crispy eggs, bitey, crunchy chips. Beans, not really crispy, obviously, crispy beans would be weird, but delicious.
It's a big place. Dead busy when we were there. It's right next to the Pleasure Beach, which had just closed, so they're obviously busy a lot and they'd developed an efficient friendliness which worked very well. I guess in a location like that you have to get good quick.
Big. Value. Meal. The three most beautiful words in the English language.
They've picked a colour and they're sticking with it. Admirable focus and consistency.
Simple chip-shop condiments. Your sauce comes in sachets. That'll do me.
And a handy outdoor bit for take-aways. What a brilliant place. Must go back to Blackpool.
That green colour inside is brilliant.
Posted by: Ben | September 08, 2006 at 07:44 PM
Hi Russel, love the web site. You're getting quite famous too.
There was a question on the Weakest Link the other night asking something like "In reference to Russel Davies' book, what does EBCB stand for?'.
Posted by: Tina Nina | September 09, 2006 at 10:44 PM
Hi Russel, love the web site. You're getting quite famous too.
There was a question on the Weakest Link the other night asking something like "In reference to Russel Davies' book, what does EBCB stand for?'.
Posted by: Tina Nina | September 09, 2006 at 10:45 PM
thanks Tina,
Surely you're kidding about The Weakest Link, aren't you? That is fame indeed.
Posted by: russell | September 09, 2006 at 11:05 PM
No, it's true! : )
Posted by: Tina | September 10, 2006 at 09:03 AM
What a memories!
Great site! brougth me lots of things i lived (and eated) when in London.
Greetings from a Spanish bloke that went to uk for 6 months and stayed 5 years. I loved it.
I now live in Valencia, Spain and work as a movie translator, but who knows? I may come back.
Posted by: Fernando | September 10, 2006 at 09:38 PM
Oh, you just reminded me of my diet.
Posted by: Constance | September 13, 2006 at 09:28 AM
Wow, that looks like a really fun place. I like the green as well!
Posted by: Kath | September 15, 2006 at 04:54 PM
Their value meal looks really fantastic. I should go eat right now, goodbye.
Posted by: Mike | October 05, 2006 at 08:50 AM
Damn you! damn myself rather, i've not checked this fantastic site for a number of weeks, and have just got back from a quick weekend away in blackpool and have missed out on what looks like a mighty fine establishment.
*sighs*
Posted by: Antman | October 09, 2006 at 01:07 PM
I just adore this blog, a guilty pleasure of mine. Look forward to future updates!
Posted by: Simon | October 10, 2006 at 03:49 PM
Great place, I love to eat.. any place that has great food is two thumb up for me..
Posted by: francis | October 16, 2006 at 09:41 AM
Burgers... fries... food I love to indulge in! Perfect treat.
Posted by: Carolynn | October 18, 2006 at 03:57 AM
I am the owner of Woodheads Cafe and would just like to say thanks for your comments. We work really hard and its nice to know its appreciated. PS What date did you come ?
Posted by: simon wrigley | November 02, 2006 at 10:43 PM
I am also a fan of the Woodhead. Been going there every year when on holiday. Usually end up going 2 times for meal but because it's soo good we do go more for simple snack ie 2 hot dogs (which makes me hungry now) and the staff are friendly and we get to know them, after all they have one supporting Forest like me and dad so we can say that's decent. Look forward to popping there September 21st for weekend
Posted by: Matthew | July 31, 2007 at 08:36 AM
Hmmm. In a London caff you don't like sauce in a sachet but up North "That'll do me.".
Posted by: geraint | April 09, 2008 at 03:49 PM