I'm not sure whether to go as far as calling this one of those hip cafes, but then again I am in…read moreEngland, and what I get here isn't necessarily going to be the same as what I would get in Australia. However, this place wasn't all that bad, though it is more like one of those cafes that you tend to find in the city than elsewhere (though you do find some pretty good ones in the city). However, I did really like this place, the service was pretty good, as was the pot of tea I got. The only thing that disappointed me was that they used ham for the eggs benedict as opposed to bacon.

Popped in here on Saturday whilst out shopping with my Mum and was very surprised to see how busy…read moreit was...and how much it's grown since last time I visited there a number of years back! It was absolutely chock full of very happy looking customers and there was a whole lovely new back room that I'm pretty sure wasn't there last time I was. The service was speedy despite the long queue and the staff friendly despite how busy they clearly were. The decor is lovely, my favourite elements being the giant chandelier and the vintage piano. The atmosphere was really pleasant; the overall vibe of the place manages to convey cool classiness and warmth at the same time. Although the bread of the mozzarella and chorizo panino I ordered was a little floppy and the chorizo a bit a bit too chewy it was tasty nevertheless and the tea I ordered was just right (and with me being such a tea fan you don't often hear me say that!). The cakes looked delicious as well...wish I'd had room for a slice! Will definitely be saving space for the chocolate and Guiness next time! I'm very glad I've rediscovered this hidden gem above Lord Street and will definitely not be leaving so long till my next visit this time.

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.

It's hard to find good coffee at the best of times, so when I looked up Kiwi/Australian Coffee on a…read morevisit to Liverpool Easter time last year, my heart was glad to find that there was something that may tickle the taste buds! I hadn't been before it changed hands, unlike the first reviewer, so I can't compare, but if you find that you're having to put up with Costa Coffee's bad standards, then try Green Cauldron, I wasn't disappointed, actually quite pleasantly surprised. Give them a go!

Situated in Waterstones bookshop, this is a great location for a Costa Coffee! Browse the bookshop,…read moreor even just pop in from the shops for a gorgeous Hot Chocolate, which comes with marshmallows and whipped cream, or one of a vast selection of coffees, teas or fruit drinks. Also on sale are fresh pastries, muffins, cakes and premium crisps. If you're looking for something more substantial, try a hot pannini, wrap or a good old sandwich. Service is quick and efficient all the staff are jolly, chatty and polite. As in most 'posh' coffee shops, Costa charge an excess for the privilege of eating in. Its only a few pence for each item but if its a warm day choose to eat out and you will save money! Toilets are a bit of a let down, its situated opposite the kitchens and there is only one sometimes resulting in a queue through the cafe. Other than that a great place to go and relax, and to get away from the bustling high street. A nice treat!

We visited Love Coffee (Pyramids Birkenhead) today for a mid morning snack. One of us had Cheese…read moreand Ham Panini Melt and a Latte and the other had Cheese and Onion Paninni Melt and a Flat White coffee. Both part of the Coffee and Pannini deal at £4.95 each. Service with a smile is the expression that comes to mind when I think of Love Coffee. You always get a warm welcome from the staff and the fact that you can sit inside instead of having to take your purchases to the food hall means you get a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of Birkenhead shoppers rushing about. The food was excellent and each plate came with a small garnish of salad. The drinks were great, a nice flavour to the coffee and good strength too. They also have a very good range of sandwiches, baguettes and cakes. Love Coffee are also located at Cheshire Oaks and Ellesmere Port and also have a loyalty card where your 6th & 12th drink is free. Well worth a visit.

Great Costa Coffee on Lord Street in Liverpool. There is an upper floor with abundant amount of…read moretables. The food, drinks, coffees are of the highest possible quality. The interiors (as pictures show) are not quaint - but not over board either. The inside is tastefully decorated and maintained. On one side there is a small shelf filled with juices and freshly made sandwiches with delicious local ingredients. It's a warm cafe. The staff at Costa Coffee is very friendly and also professional. The three employees worked very fast and accurately together. This is a top notch English coffee purveyor. No public restrooms! Review: 5

First time is Costa and specifically at this location, we went after lunch. Several tables were not…read morebussed. The employee was new and took our orders wrong. The employee was not aware they had ice cream and not sure why he gave us cheesecake instead. No problem because we'd like to try anything from the pastry shelf. When I said I want one of the special/limited Kitkat drinks, he punched a Kitkat cupcake. Didn't bother going back in line because the wait was getting longer. Told the server on the end our order was wrong but didn't know what to do with us. LOL. Just accepted everything they served without demanding to correct the mistakes. Just had to let things go because I didn't want to ruin the trip.

Reliable corner of silence and relaxation right in the middle of the city centre. Since the garden…read moreis part of the bluecoat museum and art centre, you can easily extend your visit to either - or both

The Bluecoat Garden is tucked away within the Bluecoat Centre. It is a lovely little haven of calm…read moreand silence, being surrounded on all sides by the Bluecoat Centre's Buildings. Even though it is only a stone's throw from Liverpool One it is still a lovely place to get out of the hectic city centre shopping crowds and just take things at your own pace for a little while. It is an excellent place to read a book, chat to a friend, listen to your MP3 player, or just enjoy the silence and calm of the surroundings. The cafe adjoining the garden is an excellent place. Get yourself a pot of tea and a slice of chocolate cake, and just take a few minutes to relax and take in the surrounding architecture of the Bluecoat Gardens.

Lavazza coffee shop is fairly typical of the kind of coffee shop you would expect to find in the…read moredocks area and it can be a real treat to spend some time here. This place does everything you would expect with your usual range of different coffees as well as some sandwiches cakes and other such treats to accompany your drink. I always imagine this place to be a kind of Starbucks but with a better view and less pretentiousness as a whole. The staff here are good enough and always seem to be pleasant and they never rush you to leave meaning that you could spend hours reading books and drinking coffee in relative peace and harmony. The prices are what you would expect from a dock side coffee shop but no one visits this area and expects to pay low prices. On the whole a solid and relaxing coffee shop with good drinks and a great ambience.

It's sad to note this branch of Starbucks has truly declined of late to the point where I'd…read moreprobably avoid it in the future while in Liverpool, they not only charge a little bit more than the usual Starbucks stores (It seems to be the case everywhere in Liverpool), but the quality of beverages and service seemed to have deteriorated of late much to my discontent, while also considering the comfort of the store is fairly minimal downstairs, especially at peak times where people can be bumping into you or trying to join the queue, it just proves that the two-floor store layout doesn't appear to work as well here as it does in other branches which is a shame.

This is one of the most beautiful Starbucks architectural in the world. It's stunning. The staff…read moreare kind and efficient.