As most of Matthew Street wipes the kebab sauce from its chin and sleeps off its hangover, you can…read morefind Puccino's just a short hop over the vomit and beer at the epicentre of Beatles territory. Puccino's - at least I think that's still its name, this seems to be another cafe that missed marketing 101 and prefers to hide its brand - is a very tasteful and enjoyable coffee shop situated in the middle of Matthew Street. Yes the walls are covered with Beatles guff, although they are rather good portraits and gold discs, but the atmosphere is very laid back and the staff are very helpful and polite. With this being tourist central I wasn't surprised that the prices are a little more expensive than what you would expect for breakfasts and sandwiches but the girl serving me did suggest that you can get a few things off the menu.

Right on the corner of Liverpool's famous Mathew Street lies this cute little café, specialising in…read morehomemade fresh food cooked to order which is marvellously tasty, and massively friendly, welcoming and accommodating staff. All the boxes ticked for a magical munching experience, and even more bonuses to boot. Really good coffee is one of its perks (ha! Perks! I didn't even realise I'd do any punnery today!) and breakfasts are particularly spiffing, with generous portions and a particular attention to detail when it comes to the fried eggs. It's a very sociable little spot, especially considering it's so central, making it the ideal place to meet friends, partners or family. And clean? You could eat off the tables if you were so inclined. The atmosphere is very chilled out and the selection is varied, with plenty for veggies to get their teeth into as well. You shan't be disappointed!

Leaf is a beloved Liverpool institution and was one long before Bold Street cleaned up its act,…read moreMowgli moved in, and it became the hipster restaurant mecca it is today. I knew it initially as the upstairs was a venue for Liverpool Sound City, back when it took place primarily in the Ropewalks area. I've eaten there, I've taken tea there, I've had drinks there with my friends. The staff are great and the patrons often even more so: if Liverpudlians hear a non-Scouse accent here, anticipate their desire to start a conversation and help a visitor out. Choose a place to sit, order at the bar and tell the staff where you're sitting, and wait for your order to appear, delivered by someone with an adorable Scouse accent. The food portions tend to be pretty big: you're in the North, lads and lasses. The more you talk to English people of a certain age, and even a wider swath of ages the further north you go, the more you come to realize just how important the ritual of tea drinking is to them. The illuminated sign "Where there's tea, there's hope" in the shop isn't a joke. When you're at the bar, you'll see the coffee machine, sure, but you'll also see the many canisters of tea on offer. Tea here comes in individual see-through pots, showing Leaf's modern edge on a long-standing English/British tradition. You simply must order tea here because you're totally missing out if you don't. It's called Leaf for a reason! There is a small alcove 'shop' adjacent to the bar where you can pick up tea bags, diffusers, and the like. It gets very busy at lunch and brunch times; pack patience. There's a weird quirk about the front door: you need to push it because it opens inward, which seems odd because it's a really big glass door and oftentimes shop doors in England open outward. Also, you need to serve yourself water from the dispenser at the bar, something I always seem to forget until a staff member taking my order sets me right. A Manchester outpost of Leaf now exists, but I can't imagine it would ever compare favorably to the original location. I miss the pescetarian full breakfast and while they've now got small plate options, this is the kind of place I'd always order one big dish for either lunch or dinner. You'll be glad you did.

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.

Waiting outside the library after having my shift swapped and not being told (again). The library…read moreopens at 10 so there is time to kill. Need to renew my card. An eclectic, eccentric, crowd of people are waiting for the library to open. Students young and old, homeless looking for warmth, hippies and more. Ageing bikers muttering to themselves. It puts me in a certain melancholic, introspective mood. Seeking food and shelter myself I've come to a delightful little cafe near to the library called 'Lovelocks'. Full of mid-century modernist furniture, with a piano in one corner and leafy green plants sticking out of every other. A print of Leslie Knope on the wall next to another of Blondies Debbie Harry sharing space with posters of characters from Wes Anderson movies help reinforce the easy going vibes. My tea just arrived and it's time to indulge, I'll save my thoughts on the cup and saucer for next time.

Nice little cafe that serves up brunchy goodness…read more The service was good. The environment was pretty warm. If you want to sit indoors, this location has plenty of seating. They served up a fantastic matcha latte, and Liz got a cappuccino. I thought this place was a fine place to eat breakfast, or if we wanted to get a coffee or tea to go. Liz and 'Em had pancakes... although it looked like smaller portions they were filled quickly. I had a morning brekkie with meat, which came with toast, bacon, a small tub of beans, roasted tomato and spinach, and toasted eggs. It was all pretty delicious. The server offered sauces (hot sauce or ketchup). I was pretty content with the food. All types of folks come in and all are treated the same. If you're up around the area - or on the way to the World Museum, stop by.

This wound up being the perfect meeting place for a meal with friends…read more My meal was pretty basic. I went with a cod sandwich and found it to be decent. I really loved having scones and tea for dessert. It was decent food. Maybe not overly memorable. But the atmosphere was nice and funky. That helped its rating in my mind.

Finding breakfast in Liverpool at 8am was much harder than it should have been, but Bill's was open…read moreand the menu looked promising so off we went. We both had the Traditional Breakfast with smashed avocado added and while it was tasty, it was almost cold. Same with the coffees, both tepid as soon as they were delivered. We didn't wait long so I can't figure out how everything could be almost stone cold. The waitress was lovely and very accommodating, but we headed off to a different cafe for our second coffee as we wanted a hot coffee.

A good place to go the morning after the night before, this is a cheaper alternative to the…read moresurrounding cafes and bars and the food is just as good. It is always busy whenever I walk past and I guess its because of the simple, no-frills attitude of the place. Although not quite a 'greasy spoon' cafe, it operates along the same premise: big cups of tea, hearty breakfasts served all day and a solid menu made up of chip butties and jacket potatoes. You could probably eat for two for less than a tenner as well, which is always worthwhile in my book. Those of you who are avid readers of my reviews will recall the Italian Bistro I worked in where I was sent down the road to Hardman Pizza every time someone ordered a pizza - this is what the Bistro has become. Having worked in the grease-encrusted kitchen for a while I was a bit cautious to eat anything produced in the same place, however I was happy to find out that the old bistro was gutted and all new stuff brought in for Quick Chef, so there are no worries about cleanliness any more. PS, if you ever did eat in the Italian Bistro, please disregard anything I've said about the hygiene. It was lovely. Honest.

Quick! Chef! I need a plate of sausage, chips and beans before I slip into coma from lack of sleep…read moreand blood-sugar. And while you're at it, fetch me a big, fat mug of black coffee. There seems little to add to what Rebecca has said already but to reiterate that this is the ideal location for mopping the morning after whilst also emphasizing that the coffee here is genuinely some of the best that I've tasted - a rich, dark roast and for a tiny fraction of the cost of a mug from Costa or Starbucks. Really brilliant. A lot of people will tell you that the Magnet next door does the best hangover breakfast in Liverpool but I have to confess that I much, much prefer the fry up at this unassuming little place.

The restaurant is in an excellent location and is quite pretty. Unfortunately, those are the only…read morepositives. The service was a little cold and unenthusiastic. The food was just ok. We got the 1/2 chicken and it was very dry.

We wanted to find a place without reservations on a cold day in Liverpool…read more We walked into this place no problem and got a seat. The restaurant side was relatively quiet with some large tables. You could hear music coming from the lively bar area. The food was surprisingly good. I had the fish n chips with curry sauce and it was fresh and tasty. I did not care for the peas. My wife had the scouse which was also very flavorful. We were able to try some local dishes with a twist and the service was good. Not a bad experience.

The food was delicious. We had waffles with baked apples, steak and eggs, and just a scrambled egg…read moredish. All had fun and interesting names. The host and the staff were super friendly and willing to help us with questions on places to see. The decor is welcoming, relaxing and beautiful.

During our recent stay in Liverpool, we found Moose nearby (thanks to Yelp)! We were craving some…read morecoffee and brunch before the busy day we had ahead, and this spot delivered. From what we learned, Moose is a small chain around the UK, and known for its hearty North American-inspired menu. Definitely true - the menu had plenty of US classics like benedicts, pancakes, waffles, and hash dishes. I was actually surprised by how many things were available, as the cafe itself wasn't all that big. Small enough even that we couldn't even get a seat inside! No problem at all though, as we were instead able to sit in their outside area which lined a cute cobblestone alley, adjacent to some shops. I've said it before, and I'll say it again for the typical American traveler... in England, do NOT expect service to be what you're used to. You'll certainly wait to be tended too, and the visits from a server are very limited. In no way do I mean this as a complaint, it's actually kind of nice to not feel rushed and practice patience :) All in all, the staff who did take care of us were very sweet! My husband had an americano and I enjoyed my flat white (I swear I've loved every coffee I've ever had during England trips). For food I got the lula puebla, which was a fancy avo toast. The smashed avocado was fresh and well-seasoned, and the toasted sourdough it was smeared across was so thick and delicious. Even more delicious was the chipotle chilli jam that came atop of it. It also had feta, chilli flakes, and two poached eggs. I was definitely a fan! My husband also really liked his eggs benedict that included griddled Serrano ham. I know, I know, travel all this way only to have a US-style breakfast but hey it did the trick! Wouldn't hesitate to pop in another Moose location in the future.

Right next door to Voodou is this cute cute CUTE little place that makes my voice go all high and…read morebabyish. Awww, just look at it! Well, the bottom line is that as well as being dinky and adorable and a little rough around the edges in a good way, it also has delicious food on offer. It's a friendly place, and the manager himself often comes out to have a chat. It's exceptionally clean which is always a great sign, the staff are friendly and smiley and make you feel right at home and the food is across the board fresh, wholesome and very tasty. You can instantly tell the quality is high and there's a heck of a lot of heart to the goings on here. If you're in the Stanley Street area you'd be a fool not to drop in for a quick snack. A FOOL I tells ya!

This place was something special. I went in for brunch and initially it seemed to be a regular…read morecafe. Upon further inspection I realized I was basically sitting within an art gallery. The paintings on the walls were truly breathtaking. The food was pretty good but you're going to want to go for the artwork.