Coco's Soul Food

You'll smell the jerk seasoning before you even spot the entrance on Friargate. This isn't some watered-down Caribbean chain – it's the real deal, run by people who actually know what curry goat should taste like. The portions are generous enough to fuel you through an afternoon of trudging round Preston's shops, and at these prices, you can afford to come back next week. The rice and peas alone will convert you, but don't sleep on the oxtail or the festival dumplings. It gets properly busy during lunch, especially with the NHS crowd from Preston Hospital popping over, but the queue moves quickly. Weekend hours are a bit odd (closing at 6pm Saturday), so plan accordingly if you're after a proper Caribbean feast.