Mecycle Cafe & Bike Workshop

If you're cycling the Coastal Road near Ainsdale and need a break, Mecycle Cafe & Bike Workshop is a decent shout. It's got a 4.1 rating from 82 Google reviews, so most people seem happy enough. They're open late on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (until 9pm), which is handy if you're out and about later.

It's not just a cafe, they do bike repairs too, so you can get that dodgy gear cable looked at while you're having a brew. I'd say it suits a quick stop more than a long, lazy afternoon – it's fairly small. They do good coffee, and there's usually some cake on offer if you've got a sweet tooth. It's a good option if you need to get out of the rain for half an hour, especially if you're on two wheels.

The number's 01704 579353 if you want to check if they're rammed before you head over. They're open every day, but Sunday's are 10am-6pm, so a slightly later start.