12 of the best breakfast places in St Helens as chosen by you

Would you add ketchup or brown sauce to a bacon sandwich?

We’ve had hair, pies and nails, followed by roast dinners and cocktails in our Best of 2024 competition.

Next up we wanted to know where to go for the best breakfast.

Whether it’s a simple bacon sandwich, thick cut toasted bread with butter and jam or a full English – the choice of what to have for breakfast is endless.

Everyone has their favourite breakfast items but we want to know where in St Helens serves the best food to start the day.

We wanted you to tell us which restaurant, café or pub provides the best breakfast in town, whether it was somewhere offering a sit-down table service or a quick takeaway option from a roadside truck – the choice was yours!

We’ve shortlisted the top 12, who will battle it out to be named Best for Breakfast in St Helens.

Now we need your help to choose an overall Best for Breakfast winner from our shortlist.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Breakfast shortlist post on our St Helens Star Facebook X (Twitter) 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 (Thursday, May 30 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-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, June 2 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of 2024 appeal on our social media pages on Friday for the next Best of 2024 category.

OUR 12 BEST FOR BREAKFAST FINALISTS:

The Courtyard Coffee Shop

The Courtyard Coffee Shop, City Road, Windle, St Helens

Happy customers always enjoy a “lovely experience” here where “the standard of food and service are absolutely fantastic”.

One nomination said: “This is by far the best breakfast anywhere let alone St Helens.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thecourtyardsthelens

What's Cookin' Earlestown

What’s Cookin’ Earlestown, Bridge Street, Newton-le-Willows

Breakfasts here are “fantastic”.

One review on their Facebook page said: “The nicest breakfast I’ve ever had!

“It’s spot on and they’re lovely staff working in a lovely clean shop.

“I can’t wait to visit again.”

For more details go to facebook.com/WhatsCookinEARLESTOWN

Toast Coffee House

Toast Coffee House, Dentons Green Lane, St Helens

Satisfied customers like the “gorgeous breakfasts and fantastic service” and give it five stars.

One reviewer said they couldn’t wait to make a return visit.

For more details go to facebook.com/yummytoast

Lily's Victorian Tearooms

Lily’s Victorian Tea Rooms, Hall Street, St Helens

One nomination said: “Best cooked breakfast in town.”

Another said: “Delicious breakfast served piping hot.”

For more details go to facebook.com/LilysVictorianTeaRooms

The Park Bar & Kitchen

The Park Bar & Kitchen, Sherdley Park, St Helens

Customers “can’t fault the food or service” at this hidden gem of a restaurant tucked away inside Sherdley Park.

Bank holiday breakfasts here in the sunshine get the thumbs up.

For more details go to facebook.com/TheParkBK

The Dam

The Dam, Carr Mill Dam, St Helens

One happy customer said: “There’s always a great selection of food available and it’s perfectly cooked.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheDamcarrmill

Alpine Kitchen

Alpine Kitchen, Church Road, Rainford

One nomination said: “The best breakfasts which are freshly prepared and cooked to order.”

Another said: “Certainly tastes better than other cafés and you can really tell the difference.”

For more details go to facebook.com/alpinekitchenrainford

The Oven Door

The Oven Door, East Lancs Road, Haydock

One recommendation said: “Hands down the best place for breakfast.

“Brilliant bunch of girls working there and amazing homemade bakes too.”

For more details go to facebook.com/ovendoorcafe

The Old Chapel

The Old Chapel, Lancots Lane, St Helens

A happy customer said: “The Old Chapel for sure.

“The best sausages around and super friendly staff as well.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554149364074

The Daily Grind

The Daily Grind, Corporation Street, St Helens

Regulars say this place “does the best breakfast in town”.

One nomination added: “It’s nice to sit outside in the sunshine – when the sun is shining!”

For more details go to facebook.com/thedailygrind.sthelens

Enchanted Tea Gardens

Enchanted Tea Gardens, Duke Street, St Helens

This relatively new place is already a hit with customers.

One satisfied visitor said: “What an amazing place!”

For more details go to facebook.com/p/Mellor-Black-Enchanted-Tea-Gardens-100095182149944/

Shakey J's

Shakey J’s, High Street, Newton-le-Willows

There’s something for everyone at Shakey J’s where the “staff are friendly and it’s always a warm and fun environment”.

One nomination said: “The breakfasts here are top notch.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063525765399