The cake shop in Liverpool Central Station is brilliant, there's a huge variety of cakes for all…read moresorts of different celebrations. I popped in after getting off the train as I thought I'd have a look for ideas for my wedding, as I don't fancy the plain white tiered fruit cake There are hundreds of photos of all the cakes they have made, actual cakes on display and staff who are willing to chat about your requirements. A couple of the cakes that stuck in my mind were a top table at a wedding with little figures of all the guests, and another was the tiered fairy cakes. The prices are quite steep but the quality is really good, and worth the extra few quid. Also, delivery is available throughout the whole of the UK so don't worry if you're visiting Liverpool and find your perfect cake, but your wedding is down South.

Are you a fruit cake? Or a sponge? White or green icing? We can only be starting to describe the…read morecombinations of fundamentals to your celebration cake. There is seemingly no limit to what shape you can sculpt sponge and icing into, from a football team to your favourite pet or even electrical device. The very centrepiece to your celebration , a cake is the very creative focal point to almost any party so why not go and see what you fancy. I am a real nut for, nuts so they would have to play a big part in any cake-related equations. My nut addiction extends to the covering with a thick layer of moist marzipan an absolute must. And it would be in the shape of the Death Star. It would probably be the most expensive cake in the shop but you have but one birthday/anniversary/Christmas a year. Sadly there is a premium to be paid for such extensive choice and individuality and just a glance through the window here will reveal that although detailed and handsome the cakes are hardly cheap. One in the shape of an iphone (?!) was going to cost almost £100 - do you have any idea how many French Fancies you could get for that!

La Patisserie specialises in function food and makes some bold claims about the quality of their…read morefood which they do very little to back up at all. The pictures on the door do not look appetising and the real thing is even worse than that I am afraid to say which is no good thing at all. I have been unfortunate enough to witness La Patisserie and there buffet food and it is pretty poor fare if I am being perfectly honest. The staff here seems a tad lazy and this is definitely reflected within the quality of the food that is produced. On the whole this place is really of very poor quality and could do much better than it does.

I recently visited Liverpool and wanted scones and a bite to eat. The tea was the best id ever…read morehad. They served a lovely salad with grilled cheese and fresh hummus. The service was wonderful. We also tried the homemade scones with jam and cream. We loved the food so much we went twice during our 4 day stay in Liverpool. Don't miss this wonderful spot.

We wanted to take out my husband's grandparents for an afternoon tea, so I researched some top…read moreplaces in Liverpool and Cuthberts Bakehouse was on pretty much every list I read. Everything is baked in house at Cuthberts Bakehouse and they have cute teacups and saucers, which we knew his grandparents would appreciate -- a saucer is mandatory with their teacup! We were seated in the back conservatory which was really cute. It's got a glass roof and was nicely furnished with succulent planters and even a Christmas tree for the holidays. We ordered 3 Classic Afternoon Teas, 1 New York Afternoon Tea and 1 Vegetarian Afternoon Tea for the 5 of us (my husband's mom joined us as well). The portions here are pretty big, but its weighted toward the desserts. Each afternoon tea comes with a scone on top, the middle layer has freshly baked treats, and the bottom layer is savory bites. As a group we sampled from all of the afternoon teas. I liked the burger in the New York Afternoon Tea a lot and the fries which came in both the Veggie NY and NY tea. I prefer savory bites, so those were great. For the desserts, I liked the chocolate covered strawberry and the fudge bite. My grandpa-in-law loved the almond cake and my grandma-in-law loved the Victoria sponge cake. I have some dietary requirements as the moment, so there was several things I couldn't eat unfortunately, but everything did look good, but I couldn't try that many items ultimately. I guess I'll have to return! My favorite part of the afternoon tea experience was the unlimited teas, coffees and hot chocolates! How cool! I tried several loose leaf teas including the Chai, Peppermint, Berry (which was my favorite), and the Jasmine. I also tried the Dark Hot Chocolate. This was really fun and I loved trying my way through the menu!

A great Italian Bakery with traditional bread and melt in the mouth treats…read more With a few seats inside grab a proper Italian Coffee and a plate of biscuits and pretend you're in Rome. I got a selection of biscuits with my drink, but ended up leaving with 3 bags of further treats to take home. It's just off the high street so take a wander over. Nom nom nom.

From the owner: Welcome to The Italian Club Bakery — where everything is made from scratch with care, passion, and…read morea whole lot of love. Our dedicated chefs are in from the early hours until late in the evening, preparing fresh, homemade food daily, from our breads and pastries to our savoury specials. We take pride in creating an authentic Italian experience in a warm, relaxed setting. With friendly staff, comforting food, and a genuine love for Italian cooking, we’re more than just a bakery — we’re a little slice of Italy in the heart of the Liverpool.

Luckily the name does not oversell how good this place is - even if it is not some sort of willy…read morewonkaesque cake factory! As the sign in the wondow states the ladies here have been producing top quality confestionary for 30 years and show no signs of abaiting. Not to be trapped down memory lane, the website reveals how they make their cakes in wheat free and dairy free ranges for all these fussy modern eaters - it's cake! it should have loads of butter and flour! But I also noticed that their website boasts a letter from Frank Cottrell Boyce, one of our cities best playwrite and screenwriter who aptly points out that Dafna's is like a trip back in time for your tastebuds. They aren't just limited to cheesecakes if I haven't pointed out as the ladies here also d a mean selection of preserves and accompaniments to there flans, tarts and slices and housed in what could be your nan's larder.

This place is heaven! Like me, you have probably walked past this little gem a hundred times or…read moremore and never really noticed it... but believe me, take a peek. If you like cakes, cheesecakes, desserts or quiches this place is an absolute must! Dafna specialises in producing quality cakes, all made using non-commercial recipes, and utilising domestic kitchen equipment. There is a huge range of cheesecakes, the most popular product, available in ten different flavours - I didn't even know it was possible to do that! Honestly, I was like a kid in a candy shop... I think it's practically witchcraft! Alongside the magical cheesecakes, Dafna sells a range of dietary specific foods such as wheat-free and dairy-free cakes. There is also vegetarian meals and Belgian chocolates on offer. The prices are definitely higher than what you would find in a supermarket or grocery store but the quality of the food is absolutely incomparable! Quiches come at around £7 and cakes are around £10 on average, and the famous cheesecakes about £9 for a large.

The wife and I wanted to experience an authentic but inexpensive afternoon tea and discovered this…read morelittle gem a bit outside of the Liverpool city centre. They prefer you make an appointment, mostly so they have a table big enough for all of your goodies (should you choose to have the proper afternoon tea, which includes lots of different items). We arrived on Friday for our reservation at 1 pm and there were two or three other groups there. The place is charming, with that homemade feel. They offer several options for afternoon tea, ranging from about £5 for a cake/scone and tea, to around £15 for the finger foods and lunch options. I opted for the former and had a scone with grapes (they were out of plain scones) and lemon ginger tea. My wife had the same scone with chamomile. We were both very impressed with the quality of the food and the lovely service we were given. They have more than just tea. They make proper cakes and serve breakfast and lunch, as well as offer unique specials. This is place is a must try!

From the owner: The Crosby Tea Rooms is a traditional English tea room, celebrating the best in British produce…read morewith a particular passion for quality home cooked food, home made cakes, and quality loose leaf tea. We wanted to create a homely environment where each and every customer is treated as a friend, therefore our menu is a mixture of meat, veggie, and vegan dishes and cakes! Located on College Road in Crosby, within walking distance from Crosby beach and train station. We are dog friendly, and allow well behaved dogs into the premises on a lead to enjoy a nice cold water or specially brewed doggy iced tea! Biscuits and small meals also available,we wouldn't want your lovely pooch to feel left out now would we.

One of the lesser known bureau's this place was established by Winston Churchill at the height of…read morethe Second World War. Originally based in London's Whitehall the job of The Sandwich Bureau was to beef up wartime morale by coming up with delicious new sandwiches which would be distributed to allied troops all over Europe by means of modified bomber planes. Never officially disbanded the Sandwich Bureau was moved to more modest digs on Liverpool's Wood Street and began serving its delicious range of paninis, baguettes and salads. My own personal favourite has to be their filled bin-lid barm cakes which are a soft tasty treat which are probably big enough to share (although I've never offered anyone a bite). Rumour has it that these were also the favourites of Lord Churchill himself and he would often have one of these before washing it down with half a bottle of champagne and a gigantic cigar before bursting into the war room each day.

Chantillies is situated on Eaton Road, close to Alder Hey Children's hospital. As soon as you walk…read morein you are welcomed by the staff and given time to browse the extensive menu boards before deciding what to order. When placing your order the staff ensure that everything is exactly how you want it and then set to preparing your order freshly for you. Chantillies have a large range of food such as pasties, soup, baguettes, sandwiches, bagels, cakes, biscuits and rolls. They have a large selection of fillings to choose from, all of which are then used to freshly prepare your order. I recommend the steak, onion and mushroom baguette. This is delicious and all the ingredients are cooked freshly on demand. They have a good selection of cakes and biscuits which are extremely tempting. They also have a large range of soft drinks, stocking the usual brands you would expect and some more unusual brands such as Snapple, traditional drinks and fruit juices. The service is reasonably quick at Chantillies. During busier times you will have to queue for longer to place your order and then you may have a little wait whilst your order is prepared, but this is to be expected. Chantillies is a little more expensive than similar shops nearby but the food is very tasty and is worth the extra money.