12 top places to start the day on National Better Breakfast Day

It’s not just about reminding everyone how important the first meal of the day is, but it’s also about making sure the food contains key nutrients.

Better Breakfast Day is all about recognising the importance of eating a healthy breakfast and how it can benefit your overall wellbeing.

Would you choose some muesli and natural yogurt? Or how about scrambled eggs on wholemeal toast?

Maybe you’d rather have smashed avocado on a bagel or a bowl of fresh fruit salad.

Earlier this year, we searched for St Helens’ Best for Breakfast 2024 and we shortlisted 12 top places to start your day.

Everyone has their favourite choice for breakfast but we wanted to know where in St Helens serves the best breakfast food and Shakey J’s in Newton-le-Willows took the title.

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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

They topped the table!

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