I've always loved the original Elephant Coffee Shop in the town where my family now live. As of yet…read moreuntouched by the coffee chains (save for a Costa Express in the big Sainsburys) it's great to see that there is space for the independent coffee shop in these country villages. So when the company decided to open another coffee bar in the next village down, of course we all had to go and check it out! This place is a bit bigger than its counterpart - gorgeous location situated on a road right by the front, in the summer I can totally see people ordering coffee and sitting outside to drink in the view across to nearby Wales. In slightly chillier spring though, we sat inside - although the sun did come out as we left, so I imagine that the back area could turn into a bit of a sun trap. There were already some families out there with their dogs (since it's an animal friendly area), very comfortable and quaint! The coffee is a mild roast, but with a really nice deep nutty flavour, I almost prefer it to Starbucks! (This is actually quite a big deal to me, I know how many people hate the company but I CANNOT get enough of Starbucks coffee!). The decor is stripped back - exposed wooden walls and pipework visible in the ceilings gives the shop a cool, slightly industrial feel to it. Obviously done to appeal to a younger clientele, the premise also stays open later as a bar to attract some nightlife later in the evening. Definitely have to pop down to check that out when I'm back!

Lovely venue, great quality food (we did breakfast there) and excellent service. Would definitely…read morerecommend

Amazing service and food to match! There isn't a better cup of coffee in Neston or anywhere nearby.read more

For a dainty, traditional English cafe, look no further than Emma's Coffee Shop in Lower Heswall…read moreVillage. It's one of them cafe's that definitely isn't a greasy spoon! Its decor is floral and old fashioned, the food is homemade and fantastic and the staff are lovely and helpful. The cafe has a lot of regulars that nip in at the weekends, and a lot of them are little old dears from around and about Heswall, therefore there is an air of familiarity when you eat here. They serve homemade soup, homemade quiches, a selection of sandwiches and a selection of salads. They also stock a selection of homemade cakes, these are amazing, last time I went we tried the carrot cake and the coffee and walnut cakes, both were incredible! The owner is lovely and she came over and spoke to us for a while, very friendly and very happy with her lovely little cafe!

Friendly and cosy cafe in Lower Heswall village. All the food homecooked with a very wide and…read morevaried menu. The homemade cakes are excellant and always something new to try. Hot scones from the oven first thing in the morning are delicious as are the breakfasts.

Zuger's is a tea room/confectionary/bakery which is a bit of a heavenly stop shop. This is a very…read moresimplistic place, and simplicity is always best. You have everything cooked fresh on the premises, starting with breakfast serving traditional, continental and vegetarian. Sandwiches are amazing, my favourite being coronation chicken. Hot dishes include corsican beef with macaroni which at less than £10 is a steal. On a hot day the banana split ice cream is delightful. Zuger's really is what is so great about small; independent eateries. I absolutely love it..Go get some!!!

There's not a huge choice of food available in Temptations, and it's all snacks rather than proper…read moremeals, but what they do they do well. The panini's are very good with a varied choice of fillings and are definitely worth a try. The £3.99 sandwich/panini plus a drink deal is very good value considering the quality of the food.

Lovely greetings cards, gifts and posh choccies in this little shop. Great little coffee shop…read moretucked away at the back with a sofa seating area to the rear of the coffee shop. Lovely freshly made batches, paninis etc and great coffee. perfect for a quicjk pit stop while you're shopping. Plenty of parking just outside and lots of discount shopping (of the cheapie sort) at the retail park