The Coffee House, an independent coffee business founded in 2011 by brothers Chris and Stephen Shelmerdine in the village of Lymm, Cheshire, proudly announces the opening of its 28th location on Burnley’s thriving high street later this month.

Known for bringing freshly roasted coffee, handmade food, and a community focus to high streets across the North, The Coffee House remains a proudly independent venture driven by the values, quality, and dedication instilled since day one.

“We’ve been at this for 14 years now, and we’ve really focused on doing things right,” says Chris Shelmerdine, co-founder of The Coffee House. “The coffee you drink is roasted within the past 24 hours at our Roast House in Warrington. All of the cakes you see are freshly baked there, too. We produce and deliver everything fresh daily to every store. For us, it’s about creating a high-quality experience our customers can feel good about.”

In an era where independent businesses are rare on bustling high streets, The Coffee House aims to revive community spirit by bringing quality coffee, fresh food, and a welcoming environment to often overlooked areas. "We want to redefine the coffee experience on forgotten high streets,” Chris says. “Every location we open is about supporting the local area and creating a space where people can eat, drink, relax, and connect. We’re excited to bring that to Burnley at the end of November.”

The fast-tracked fit-out of the Burnley store exemplifies the team’s dedication to creating meaningful spaces while maintaining The Coffee House’s high standards. Each new store carries the same distinct feel, welcoming guests with a warm atmosphere, freshly made products, and the brand’s signature ethos of “Eat, Drink, Relax.” Although growth has been rapid, Chris emphasises the importance of remaining independent. “Even with 28 locations, we still feel very much like an independent shop. Our values remain the same as when we started, and that matters deeply to us,” he says.

With a strong sense of community, each Coffee House location has its unique touches, creating a familiar yet individualised experience for customers across the region. As they plan to expand further through Lancashire and into Yorkshire in 2025, The Coffee House is committed to empowering each local community, making the high street a more vibrant place for people to gather and enjoy.

“Our new team in Burnley is incredibly excited to bring our fresh, quality food made daily to this part of the North,” adds Chris. “When you open a coffee shop, it becomes a community asset. People come to eat, drink, relax, meet friends, and spend quality time, and that’s a great feeling. We want to keep doing more of this and creating jobs for people in the local area.”

As The Coffee House continues its expansion, they remain grounded in the founding principles that have propelled the business forward: a steadfast commitment to quality, an enduring dedication to fresh, handcrafted offerings, and a passion for building spaces where communities can thrive.