After a failed attempt to get breakfast/brunch at The Bagelry in Chinatown, we decided to give The…read moreCow&Co Cafe a try instead. At the 'other end' of the street, it felt like a long walk to get there (especially with a growing hunger after a few drinks the night before) but as soon as we found it we knew we'd made the right choice. The location almost feels like a cul-de-sac, with a dog grooming salon next door and plenty of prams being pushed past. This meant it was a more relaxed vibe than elsewhere, and we easily got a table for two in the sunny window. There is a mezzanine level also, but no table service, which is worth considering if you or someone in your party struggles with stairs. The menu is on a blackboard, with changing specials, and plenty of proper coffee and tea on offer. Orders are taken at the small bar and processed in the same spot, meaning service isn't the quickest, but we were in no rush and everything was done with a smile. I went simple with a cheese and ham croissant, served warm, and a cup of tea. Josh's sandwich was much more substantial and it's fair to say I had food envy; mixed beans, peppers and aubergine on fresh wholemeal bread. Needless to say, with this delicious food and sunny window spot, we didn't really want to move! In no rush, we also shared a chocolate chip shortbread as we finished our drinks. A lovely start to our Saturday.

This place is very small, but the coffee is excellent, pastries and bagel sandwiches are tasty, and…read moreall the details of the decor are exceptionally charming. Very cozy! I liked it a lot.

A convenient little coffee shop situated on the student populated smithdown road. Coffees teas and…read moresnacks are avaliable but not really that cheap. Plenty of sofas and chairs to relax in with the daily papers and pass the day away.

Recently taken over, great paninis, homemade soup, homemade cakes (try the Mars Bar cheesecake!!);…read moregood coffee and pints of tea(!); really lovely friendly staff, relazing atmosphere, comfy sofas. I like!

I love this place. You could walk right past it every day and never know it existed, but I think…read moreit's fab. There's nothing particularly outstanding about Ginger, although the food is pretty damn good, but its your general run-of-the-mill cafe. There are a whole load of smoothies and fresh juices to choose from, and although the menu isn't extensive, what you do get is fab. It's in quite a good location too: right next to the 80, 75 and 86 bus stop, a short walk from the pubs on Smithdown and all the student housing, and not that far from Sefton Park. Ginger is one of those places you'll accidentally drop in to one day and then end up going every week. I really hope this place isn't affected by the credit crunch, as it truly is a hidden gem.

Ginger Up is situated right next to a bus stop I regualrly use so one hot summers day I decided to…read morestep into the shade and get myself a refreshing drink. Ginger Up is well decorated, spacious and comfortable. The staff are friendly, greeting you as soon as you walk in and offering their help. They are happy to suggest a smoothie to try, or just let you ponder your decision for a long as possible. The smoothies here are freshly made and are delicious. The range available is not massive but there are still a good few options to choose from. The coffee is freshly brewed and delicious. Again there is not a huge range of hot drinks available but the ones that are sound very tasty. The food and drinks are reasonably priced and come in good portions and sizes. This is a good place for a quiet drink and a chat with a friend. Look out for this place and give it a try.

I can't get enough of leaf. Food and service are always top notch. Nice vibe and plenty of seating…read more Good for groups also.

Scrambled eggs with bacon and sausage was very good. Latte was excellent. Highly recommend.read more

This little cafe in the heart of the Liverpool Hope University area is hugely popular with everyone…read morefrom students to families to couples. The quaint restaurant opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even an afternoon tea! Scones with jam and clotted cream along with a cuppa all around! There is an early bird menu where you can get a three course meal for around £15 - not bad considering the homely feel and real genuine rustic food. May I also say - some of the best coffee in Liverpool.

Way out in the leafy suburbs of Childwall is were you will find the aptly named Neighbourhood…read more It's an old fashioned tea room brought up to date in a modern, vintage fashion for the nearby students of Hope Uni, local families and of course the ladies who lunch crowd of which there are many around here. Good place to stop by for a brew and a slice of cake but Neighbourhood has also got a good reputation for providing quality, hearty bistro style food such as chicken stew or lamb rump as well as a choice of freshly made burgers and pizzas served in very cosy surroundings. Excellent nieghbourhood restaurant.

Even as I walked through the doors I was n't too sure what I was getting here. The Welc seems to…read morebe a converted garage with some patio furniture set outside and as I drew closer to the huge piles of charcoal near the entrance I thought maybe this could be a garden wholesalers. Inside however the feel of a makeshift coffee shop was very welcoming as the ladies there had big smiles and hellos for me as I entered. With the cobbled together interior of couches, office executive chairs and left overs from antique shops I wondered whether this place was a charity of sorts - at the very least it was put together as a space for the girls here to just have a good old natter. Most surprisingly, however, amidst this jumble of furniture was the menu which had a choice of Red Snapper, Seabass and Pizzas along with the more conventional soups salads and baguettes. Easing into the Smooth FM vibe I could take in the wall decoration of prints by local artists which as well as including the obligatory Beatles prints also had a collection of early seaside postcards in the dirty, British Benny Hill style humour. Eclectic, unusual, friendly and unique.

Welc cafe, (i'm a little unsure of the name...welc-ome, perhaps?), is like the blue-boxed wonder…read morethat is the Tardis; small on the outside and impossibly big inside. I was so shocked when I crossed the garage-esque front into a spacious well-decorated cafe I thought I'd quite possibly crossed over into a parallel universe! Very at one with nature and the natural, Welc (short for sea snails, maybe!?) has a spiritual wellbeing clinic upstairs, they also have yoga on wednesdays at 6.15pm and sell a range of detox teas...they should rename them though... I don't know anyone who would be appetised by "lung tea" or "liver tea"... perhaps 'hangover curing tea' might be more appropriate! And, they have a refreshing range of foods which isn't your run of the mill cafe standard but a mainly fresh fish based specials menu, serving red snapper, sea bass and many more tantalising treats! Serving wines and coffees as well as their abundant food menu, in a friendly, leafy surrounding with walls that are covered with quirky memorabilia and nic-nacs, it's no surprise that this is my new found favourite on Smithdown!

I popped into The Corner Room (formerly The Other Place Bistro) whilst on a long overdue Allerton…read moreRoad recce for a leisurely cup of coffee and was very glad I did. The patio is still there which was a bonus as the sun was cracking the flags and the latte I ordered was just right. The service was friendly and fast and the atmosphere really pleasant. Also I should add that I was really impressed with the cleanliness of the customer toilet; so often in these small cafe type places the toilets are not particularly salubrious but the Corner Room's little convenience was clean, tidy and fragrant. I will definitely be heading to The Corner Rooms again when on my next jaunt to Allerton Rd.

If you are looking for good baking or a great breakfast in Liverpool, don't look any further than…read morethe Baltic Bakehouse. In a small rectangular space within the industrial environs of the Baltic triangle, Sam and Grace Henley offer a range of artisan breads made with organic Shipton Mill flour, counter top French, Italian and Spanish pastries, one of the nicest granolas I've ever tasted (with banana and yoghurt) and breakfast and lunchtime sandwiches. Two varieties of Has Been coffee are available by the pot and so seriously does this place take its brewing method that the coffee even comes with a timer! Despite the coolness of its moniker, this place will leave you feeling warm inside and out.

The bread is excellent and very tasty. Well worth the price. It's a proper bakery/cafe with good…read morepastry, too.

Great, relaxed vibe. Food was tasty and copious. Staff was friendly. Service was a bit slow.read more

TL;DR - Great coffee, reasonably priced…read more We just dived in here for a reprieve from the heat whilst walking around Liverpool on a particularly hot day. We'd just seen the Anglican cathedral and were on our way to the Catholic one, and 92 Degrees was conveniently en-route. Since it was hot we both went for iced lattes and they really hit the spot: good coffee, and really cold. The price was pretty reasonable too. We grabbed a seat by the window where we could watch the world go by - they also had outdoor seating too. The general vibe was friendly and relaxed with a few people sat chatting and others working on their laptops. Definitely somewhere we'd visit again next time we're in the area.