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The Fig & The Olive – Blackburn
254 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DS·£12–£22 pp(Dessert Lounge & Café)
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What to expect at The Fig & The Olive – Blackburn
The Fig & The Olive – Blackburn is an bright sit-down dining room located on 254 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DS in Blackburn (BB1), specialising in Cafe cuisine. It operates as officially HMC Certified (verified against the Halal Monitoring Committee directory) with a dedicated halal kitchen and is a strictly 100% alcohol-free venue, making it a trusted choice for diners looking for transparent halal standards in Blackburn.
Atmosphere-wise, it is particularly well suited for date nights with your spouse, family meals with kids and in-laws, solo dining and quick midweek bites. Diners typically spend around £12–£22 pp (Dessert Lounge & Café), which covers plated signature dessert or brunch dish, mocktail or speciality coffee in a sit-down lounge. Practical details include an official FSA food hygiene score of 4/5★, step-free wheelchair access.
🍽️ Cafe💷 £12–£22 pp (Dessert Lounge & Café)✨ Bright Sit-Down🕌 HMC Certified🚫 100% Alcohol-Free
Usual Spend GuideDessert Lounge & Café
£12–£22 ppTypical per person
What this usually covers: Plated signature dessert or brunch dish, mocktail or speciality coffee in a sit-down lounge.
Full Visual Menu & Dish Guide✓ Curated Cafe Menu & Guide
Menu & Signature Dishes at The Fig & The Olive – Blackburn
Browse Starters, Mains, Grills, Sharing Platters & Desserts · Usual spend: £12–£22 pp
Menus on other sites may be out of date, and delivery app prices can differ from in-restaurant prices.
PopularAll-Day Desi Breakfast & Masala Omelette Paratha
£8.95Flaky layered butter paratha, spiced 3-egg masala omelette, chana and house chutneys.
StartersHMC CertifiedAll-Day BrunchPopular
Butter Chicken & Cheese Loaded Paratha Roll
£6.95Warm flaky flatbread rolled with pulled butter chicken, melted cheddar and pickled red onions.
StartersHMC CertifiedStreet Food
PopularDubai Pistachio & Knafeh Belgian Waffle
£10.95Freshly pressed golden Belgian waffle topped with crunchy toasted kataifi pistachio cream, melted milk chocolate and gelato.
MainsHMC CertifiedViral HitVegetarian
Warm Skillet Triple-Chocolate Cookie Dough
£8.95Freshly baked in a cast-iron skillet with molten Belgian chocolate chunks and Madagascar vanilla gelato.
MainsHMC CertifiedWarm Dessert
PopularSaffron & Cardamom Tres Leches Milk Cake
£7.95Pillow-soft sponge soaked in saffron-infused three-milk cream and topped with pistachio crumble.
DessertsHMC CertifiedBest Seller
PopularSlow-Brewed Royal Karak Chai & Kashmiri Pink Tea
£3.95Signature cardamom-spiced Karak tea or pistachio-topped pink Kashmiri chai brewed fresh.
DessertsHMC Certified100% Alcohol-Free
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£12–£22 pp · Dessert Lounge & CaféWho is The Fig & The Olive – Blackburn best for?
With Wife / Date Night✓ Top Match
Features a Bright sit-down setting well suited for couples and anniversaries (£25 – £42 for 2).
With Family & Kids✓ Family Friendly
Welcoming atmosphere for families, parents, and children with sharing-friendly dishes (£45 – £78 for 4).
Group Size & Events1 – 8 Guests
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Halal Assurance
HMC Certified
Verified directly against the official Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC) UK outlet directory.
Alcohol Policy
100% Alcohol-Free
Strictly 100% dry venue — no alcohol served on the premises.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Fig & The Olive – Blackburn
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Is The Fig & The Olive – Blackburn in Blackburn halal?+
The Fig & The Olive – Blackburn (254 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DS, Blackburn BB1 8DS) is verified on DinebyMe as HMC Certified, cross-checked directly against the official Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC) UK outlet directory. Kitchen preparation: Dedicated Halal Kitchen (no pork or non-halal meat handled on the premises).
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