IF you need a strong cup of coffee and a good breakfast, where do you go?
How about if you feel like a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake?
Which café or coffee shop would be your number one destination for a spot of lunch or to catch up with friends while you enjoy a hot drink?
Since we launched our Best of 2022 competition in April, we’ve found the best places that St Helens has to offer in 14 different categories.
We’ve celebrated St Helens’ best hair, nails and beauty providers as well as the best pub and beer garden, fitness instructor, independent shop and place for children with awards for pies, fish and chips, breakfast, afternoon tea, pizza and roast dinner also being handed out.
Next up we wanted to find St Helens’ best cafe.
After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top eight, who will battle it out to be named Best Cafe 2022.
Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.
Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s St Helens Star as the coupons inside count for five votes!
There are three ways to vote:
1. Search for the Best Of post on our St Helens Star Facebook or Instagram pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote
2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes
3. Purchase a copy of this week’s St Helens Star (August 11 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes
(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)
Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, August 15 and we will be announcing the winner next week.
Keep an eye out for our next Best Of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.
OUR EIGHT BEST CAFE SHORTLIST:
The Courtyard, City Road, St Helens
This café is no stranger to the Best of 2022 competition having made the shortlist in our Best Breakfast category.
One review on their Facebook page said: “The food is fresh and tasty, not to mention reasonably priced.
“The staff are so genuinely lovely too.
“This is a real gem of a place.”
For more details go to facebook.com/thecourtyardsthelens
The Courtyard Coffee Shop
Park Road Café, St Helens
Customers say the food here is “delicious”.
It’s good value for money and the breakfasts get a special mention in the nominations as do the fish and chips.
For more details go to facebook.com/PRCSTHELENS
Park Road Cafe
Lily’s Café, Jackson Street, Fingerpost
This family-run business serves homecooked food that’s good value and the staff are always friendly.
One nomination said: “The food – especially the burgers – is the best.
“Well worth a visit if you’ve never been before.”
For more details go to facebook.com/lilyscafe101
Lily's Cafe
Algrante’s Coffee Shop Café, Foure Acre Lane, Clockface
One nomination said: “The food here is delicious and always served with a smile.”
Another said it’s “without a shadow of a doubt” the best café in St Helens.
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063552487966
Algrante's Coffee Shop Cafe
Pear Tree Café, Corporation Street, St Helens
One review on their Facebook page said: “One of the nicest breakfasts we’ve had and the staff are very polite - nothing is too much trouble.”
All the food is cooked fresh from scratch and you might even catch a glimpse of Britain’s Got Talent runner up ventriloquist Jamie Leahey, as his family own the business.
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054285350891
Pear Tree Cafe
Two Brothers Coffee, Inside St Helens Book Stop, Bridge Street, and on Ormiskirk Street, St Helens
These two venues are popular with hungry customers with “the perfect sized coffee” and the friendliest staff”.
The coffee tasting sessions at St Helens Book Stop are a big hit with thirsty shoppers.
For more details go to facebook.com/TwoBrothersCoffeeLtd
Two Brothers Coffee
Plan Bee Community Coffee Shop
Takeaway and eat in options available, this popular coffee shop is a hit with customers wanting an extra treat.
The food is prepared fresh daily with fingers sandwiches and luxury fillings together with dainty cakes and scones making up the afternoon tea menu served with a glass of non-alcoholic fizz or you’re welcome to bring your own.
For more details go to facebook.com/Plan-Bee-Community-Coffee-Shop-105146374289943
Plan Bee Community Coffee Shop
The Coffee House, Church Street
This venue was the 11th coffee shop and café in the company’s 11th year of business having moved into the old Clarks unit at the end of May.
Owned by brother Chris and Stephen Sheldermine, fresh coffee, cakes and sandwiches are always on the menu and the inside features two walls with dedicated artwork relating to St Helens attractions and historic buildings.
For more details go to coffeehouseonline.co.uk/stores/st-helens
Coffee House
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