St Helens' best places to enjoy breakfast on English Breakfast Day

Bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, beans and toast.

Do you add tomatoes? Or mushrooms?

Today is English Breakfast Day - a day dedicated to showcasing the country's long-standing tradition of starting your morning with a hearty meal.

The celebratory day takes place on December 2 every year and is a chance to support local farmers, butchers and chefs selling and serving local produce as well as introduce new fans to the English breakfast.

Earlier this year, as part of our search to find the best that St Helens has to offer in 20 different categories, we wanted to see where in the town serves the best breakfast.

Toast on Dentons Green Lane took top spot but seven other venues also made the shortlist.

Here is a rundown of the best eight places to enjoy breakfast in St Helens - why not give one of them a try on English Breakfast Day?

OUR EIGHT BEST FOR BREAKFAST FINALISTS:

Toast, Dentons Green Lane, St Helens

Offering a full English breakfast, Toast is a home from home place where all meals and snacks are prepared fresh with quality ingredients.

Visitors can dine in the vintage themed café or opt to eat al fresco in the courtyard.

One reviewer on their website said: “From the minute we walked in until the minute we let we were treated like royalty.

“The food was absolutely delicious – best breakfast I’ve had in years!”

Another said: “Great breakfast and great prices.

“We’ve wanted to have some food here for a while and it’s fantastic.

“We will be returning a lot more often.”

One recently married couple called in for a “no fuss breakfast” on their way to the airport after getting married and they said: “We loved the ambience and the food – you really spoiled us!”

For more details go to toast-cafe.co.uk

Toast Coffee House

Georgie Porgie’s Café, St Helens

Nothing is too much trouble at this Westfield Street café with a wide ranging menu and “fantastic service”.

Other nominations said the breakfast is “first class” and “it should without a doubt make the shortlist”.

For more details go to facebook.com/georgieporgiescafe/

Georgie Porgie's Cafe

The Courtyard Coffee Shop, St Helens

This “lovely café is a really nice place to meet up with people and grab a bite to eat” says one happy customer.

There were lots of nominations for this venue on City Road meaning it had to make our shortlist.

One nomination said: “We had a fantastic breakfast – it was absolutely delicious.

“The staff are very friendly and there’s a lovely relaxed atmosphere.”

Another recommended the eggs benedict and a third gave the coffee a thumbs up.

For more details go to facebook.com/The-Courtyard-Coffee-Shop-103535188913573/

The Courtyard Coffee Shop

Plan Bee Community Coffee Shop, St Helens

There were several nominations for the North Road coffee shop with satisfied customers enjoying a visit for breakfast.

With one special on the menu offering a light but yummy start to the day, a fluffy poached egg with smoked bacon and served on a hot toasted crumpet “is the perfect thing to fuel you up”.

For more details go to facebook.com/Plan-Bee-Community-Coffee-Shop-105146374289943/

Plan Bee Coffee Shop

The Park Bar and Kitchen, Sherdley Park, St Helens

According to one recommendation, this venue in Sherdley Park is “a great little find”.

It’s popular with dog walkers who can sit and enjoy breakfast or any meal of the day outside taking in the view.

For more details go to facebook.com/TheParkBK/

The Park Bar and Kitchen

The Boathouse at Carr Mill Dam

With ingredients fresh from local butchers, one nomination was full of praise for this establishment.

The nomination said: “The breakfasts are lovely and the staff really go out of their way to help.

“With lovely views and plenty of seating outside, it’s a dog friendly place and I always get my little dog Sam a doggie sausage for breakfast.”

Another said: “Fantastic food and the best beer garden in the north west.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheBoathouseCarrMillDam

The Boathouse

The Village Kitchen, St Helens

The staff working at the venue on Main Street “serve an incredible full English breakfast with a full vegetarian option as well”.

Another recommendation said: “Very tasty and hot fresh breakfasts with great veggie options.

“We enjoyed sitting in the yard.

“The staff are friendly and helpful and we’re already looking forward to our next visit.”

For more details go to facebook.com/villagekitchenbillinge/photos/

The Village Kitchen

What’s Cookin’ Earlestown

One nomination said: “This is without doubt the best breakfast I’ve had locally.

“Gorgeous little café, immaculately clean and fantastic service – people are often queuing outside!”

Another said: I had a fantastic breakfast at What's Cookin’ this morning.

“Very good value, great portions and 10/10 for the staff and service.

“Nothing is too much trouble and it’s spotlessly clean with a cosy atmosphere.”

For more details go to facebook.com/WhatsCookinEARLESTOWN

What's Cookin'