Cafes in Liverpool
Explore Liverpool’s thriving café scene, featuring independent coffee shops, brunch favourites, vegan cafés, and cosy spots across the city.
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Parliament Square Coffee Announces Flagship Opening on Cook Street in 2026
Liverpool’s much-loved independent café brand Parliament Square Coffee has announced ambitious expansion plans with the unveiling of a new 3,500 sq ft flagship store set to open on Cook Street in early 2026. The rapidly growing business, founded by husband-and-wife team Christopher and Hayley Commerford, launched its first café on Parliament Street in 2023 and has since become a favourite among coffee lovers across the North West. Known for its specialty brews, elevated brunch dishes…
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Where To Get The Best Matcha In Liverpool
There’s no doubt if you’ve been in Liverpool this summer, you’ve seen people walking around with different variations of the green tea drink that’s been growing in popularity over the last few years – and it’s sparked a search for the best matcha in Liverpool. Or maybe you’ve seen the various coffee shops suddenly advertising all their different flavours and always wondered what it’s all about? Well whether you’re looking to jump on the trend…
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New Coffee Shop, Sips & Stories, Opens On Smithdown Road
A new speciality coffee shop has opened in the heart of South Liverpool on Smithdown Road. Sips & Stories offers award-winning speciality coffee with a focus on ethically sourced, single-origin beans, hot and cold brews and loose leaf tea. Open Wednesday to Sunday, accompanying the coffee shop’s selection of hot and cold beverages is an expertly curated selection of sweet and savoury pastries. Stand outs on the menu include spinach and feta and chicken and vegetable…
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Dantonio’s In Metquarter To Give Free Coffees And Italian Croissants This Yellow Monday (20 January)
To combat the Monday blues this January, Cafe Dantonio’s based in Liverpool’s Metquarter will give away a free coffee and Italian croissant to the first 50 customers between 10am-12pm on Monday 20 January. As part of the Liverpool BID’s Yellow Monday campaign, Dantonio’s will spread smiles across the city as friends, families and work colleagues will be able to head to the centre to pick up their treat. As part of the activity Metquarter…
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Gran Caffé Lark Lane To Open With First 100 Visitors To Get Free Coffee, Croissants Or Gelato
Gran Caffè, Liverpool’s authentic Italian coffee shop, will open on Lark Lane in the heart of South Liverpool on Saturday 29 June. Renowned for its Italian coffee, handcrafted pastries, delicious sandwiches served on their homemade bread, and its award-winning, artisan gelato that’s made in-house everyday, Gran Caffè is a pasticceria – which translates to cake and pastry shop – and has been serving its Italian delicacies in Liverpool for over 10 years. Opening their doors…
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The Best Coffee Shops In Liverpool
In Liverpool there’s also a deep appreciation for quality coffee and idyllic spaces to enjoy it. The city is full of independent cafes and coffee shops, each with their own unique charm, and we’ve rounded up some of our faves for you to add to your must-visit list. Here’s our guide to the best coffee shops in Liverpool. Whether you’re after a perfectly poured flat white, a cozy spot to work from, or a trendy…
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Veganuary Specials in Liverpool
Read our 2023 Veganuary in Liverpool guide here. Veganuary is growing in popularity, with over 500,000 people taking the month-long vegan pledge, this time last year. An exciting month for anyone interested in veganism, January sees supermarkets, food companies and restaurants launch new products and deals. We’ve found the best deals, special menu items and product releases in Liverpool, to help give you the best Veganuary yet. Yard and Coop via Instagram @yardandcoopliv Chicken legends,…
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The 9 Most Instagrammable Food Spots In Liverpool
Pics or it didn’t happen. Here’s our top 9 most Instagrammable Food Spots in Liverpool, where you can get those all important #foodgoal photos. Instagrammable Food Spots in Liverpool Almost Famous Almost Famous has been the champion of Instagrammable burgers and fries since 2013. Guaranteed to get mouths drooling! Almost Famous Crazy Pedro’s Dreaming up creative pizza creations Crazy Pedro’s colourful Mexican themed bar serves up amazing pizza’s available by the slice or whole. Crazy…
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200 Degrees Coffee Opening in Liverpool
Speciality coffee roaster 200 Degrees will open in the heart of Liverpool this July, bringing its handcrafted coffee and signature fresh food menu to the city. Located within Liverpool’s premium shopping centre – Metquarter – the new 72-seater coffee shop will be bringing 20 new jobs to Liverpool and serving freshly roasted coffee from the 200 Degrees roast house in Nottingham. As well as its hand roasted coffee, cold nitro brew coffee, iced tea, smoothies…
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Bold Street’s longest running cafe appeals to public to help them chronicle more than forty years of serving the city
The management of what is possibly Liverpool’s oldest cafe bar, Cafe Tabac, are appealing to the public to help them complete the final part of a refurbishment programme. Cafe Tabac, which stands at the top of Bold Street in the city centre has been trading every day since its doors opened in 1974. Widely known as ‘Tabac’ – the cafe was opened by enterprising and formidable businesswoman Rita Lawrence, who developed the idea…
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Smithdown Road Festival 2016
The Smithdown Road Festival returns for 2016 as a completely free weekend of music, art and food around some of South Liverpool’s finest bars and cafes, with a massive outdoor area and big top on Wavertree Playground. There will be stages at The Mystery, Kelly’s Winebar, Evil Eye Beer & Burrito Shack, Franks, Brookhouse, Fat Flamingo, Caffee Oro, Sefton Park Cricket Club and Gregson Institute. There will be performances from the likes of Natalie McCool,…
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Global Scouse Day Returns For 2016 On 28th February; Restaurants Across The City Taking Part
Global Scouse Day is back on 28th February for it’s forth year and it’s going from strength to strength; with over 100 bars & restaurants across Liverpool signed up to take part. Restaurants including Alma De Cuba, Free State Kitchen, The Side Door Bistro, Lucha Libre, Almost Famous, London Carriage Works, Egg Cafe, Hanover Street Social, 60 Hope Street, The Baltic Social, Puschka and Cafe Tabac will all be serving up Scouse for the day.…
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New Nail Spa & Cafe; ‘Lifestyle Collective’ Bringing New Life To Liverpool’s Beauty Scene On Allerton Road
Lifestyle Collective sits snugly towards the Mossley Hill end of Allerton Road, it’s signage on the outside is an early indicator of what to expect from this stylish new nail spa and cafe, on the inside. Lifestyle Collective is here to promote ‘a fresh new concept for Liverpool’s beauty scene’ – and that is to create more than just another nail spa. They are creating an environment where you can meet up with friends, relax…
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Global Scouse Day 2015; Saturday 28th February
Are you proud of Liverpool but unsure how to show it? Do you look at holidays like St Paddy’s Day and Burns Night with an overwhelming jealousy? Fancy a pan of scouse and need an excuse to eat more of it? Then you’ll be made up to discover that Saturday 28th February is Global Scouse Day. A day dedicated solely to the culinary success that is scouse. How boss is that? And taking part couldn’t…
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Vice's MUNCHIES Food Channel Feature Liverpool In 'The Guide To The North'
Vice’s MUNCHIES food channel have teamed up with Hungryhouse to create a 5-part series called ‘The Guide to the North’ – exploring food culture in all its weird and wonderfulness in the North of England – we feel it’s a really under-explored area on the UK food map. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqsScfZOAU] The first episode was around Whitby and Middlesborough, and episode two, focuses on Blackpool, and Liverpool – including traditional Scouse at Maggie Mays, The Baltic Bakehouse,…
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Cuthbert’s Bakehouse; Review
It was only the other day I was thinking that there isn’t enough vintage tea shops around, and then I came across a cute little bakery – right in the centre of Mount Pleasant. My friend and I were stunned when we spotted the little bakehouse, expecting a massive colourful sign that shows off and is a bit too much in your face, but instead it was a simple black sign that we almost walked…
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‘Maray’ The Force Be With You; Maray, Bold Street, Review
Your nan would be horrified by Maray- unfinished wooden tables, school chairs, bare concrete floor and pictures on the walls that are definitely NOT horses running through the waves on a beach. Everyone else will love it. It’s kind of ace. Achingly hip but friendly and unsnooty. Seating is mainly one long table through the middle, with some smaller tables towards the back and some bench seating round the sides. There’s a short, sharp lunchtime…
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The Egg Cafe; Review
Whilst out and about in Liverpool, any vegan, or even vegetarian, may find it fairly difficult to discover a café or restaurant skilled in this specific meatless cuisine and dietary requirement. However, open 9am-10:30pm on the weekdays and 10am-10:30pm on the weekend, located a stone’s throw away from the central train station and down a quiet street covered in creative street art, The Egg Café can be found behind a rustic entrance and up two flights…
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Bold Street Coffee
Bold Street Coffee is the sort of coffee shop that you make your regular haunt: it is not just a grab and go place, it is an experience. Listed as one of the top 50 coffee shops in the country by the Independent, it offers a wide range of coffee for every tastebud, along with an extensive loose tea selection and an enviable food menu. Ever the spot for the hardened caffeine addict, 3 different…
Liverpool is a city full of personality, and nowhere is this more evident than in its vibrant café culture. Our Cafés in Liverpool category is your go-to guide for discovering the best independent coffee shops, cosy hideaways, and creative spaces that make up the city’s thriving café scene. Whether you’re a coffee aficionado, brunch lover, or simply searching for a relaxing spot to catch up with friends, Liverpool’s cafés offer something for everyone.
Independent cafés are at the heart of Liverpool’s food and drink landscape. From trendy spots in the Baltic Triangle to hidden gems in the Georgian Quarter, the city is filled with places that put quality coffee, great food, and community spirit at the forefront. Many cafés source their beans from local roasters, serve innovative menus that cater to all dietary needs, and provide warm, welcoming spaces that reflect Liverpool’s creative and diverse culture.
The brunch scene in Liverpool has grown rapidly, with cafés offering everything from indulgent pancakes and artisan pastries to healthy bowls and vegan-friendly dishes. Places like Bold Street Coffee, Thoughtfully Café, and Moose Coffee have become favourites among locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re looking for a quick grab-and-go or a leisurely morning spent with good food and even better company, Liverpool’s brunch culture is not to be missed.
Cafés in Liverpool are also about atmosphere and experience. Many venues double as creative hubs, hosting art displays, music events, or book clubs, making them more than just somewhere to grab a coffee. For students, freelancers, and remote workers, cafés across the city provide the perfect backdrop for studying or working, with strong Wi-Fi, plenty of seating, and an inspiring buzz.
Sustainability is also shaping Liverpool’s café culture. Eco-conscious venues are reducing waste, serving plant-based menus, and focusing on local suppliers. These cafés not only provide delicious food and drink but also contribute positively to the community and environment, aligning with Liverpool’s growing commitment to green living.
Our Cafés in Liverpool category showcases the best places to enjoy coffee, brunch, and sweet treats across the city, from iconic names to hidden neighbourhood gems. Whether you’re seeking a trendy hotspot, a family-friendly café, or a peaceful space to recharge, Liverpool’s café culture offers countless options to explore.