McDonald's

You know exactly what you're getting when you push through those glass doors on Friargate. This McDonald's sits pretty much at the centre of Preston's main shopping drag, making it the obvious pit stop when you're laden with bags or need to refuel between errands. The 5am opening means it's there for the early commuters heading to the station, whilst the midnight weekend closing catches the post-pub crowd stumbling down from the city centre bars. It's McDonald's, so don't expect miracles – but it does what it says on the tin. The breakfast menu hits the spot if you're rushing to catch a train, and those late-night chips have saved many a Preston night out. The location means it's constantly busy, especially during lunch hours when office workers from the surrounding streets pile in.