Liverpool is full of beans, quite literally, as it's home to an array of pretty independent cafes. You'll find it all in our guide to the best coffee shops Liverpool has to offer, ranging from Bahama-inspired haunts with dangling foliage to places nodding to the Ethiopian tradition of serving a fresh brew with popcorn and other nibbles.
If you're stuck for a place to grab your oat milk latte while wandering around Ropewalks or looking for a long black to pair with a hearty brunch (at a place that's been around since the late 1990s no less), we've got you covered.
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Best Liverpool Coffee Shops And Cafes
1. Bold Street Coffee
- Where: 89 Bold Street, L1 4HF
Bold Street Coffee Liverpool can be found in the heart of Ropewalks, with five locations across the city and Manchester, including this central spot established in 2009. The multi-award-winning cafe is a local favourite and it's easy to see why; it provides a platform supporting and showcasing local artists' work in its space while thirsty passers-by enjoy their morning brew.
It doubles up as a vibrant event space and a cool place to chill with friends - all you need is a bacon butty in one hand and an iced latte in the other, followed by a fluffy slice of cake.
Head to Ropewalks to find out why Bold Street is a much-loved Liverpool hangout.
2. Moose Coffee
- Where: Dale Street, Hope Street, and Plaza 1821
Moose Coffee's Liverpool locations span Dale Street, Hope Court and Plaza 1821 (pictured below), each sporting ranch-themed decor and sleek wooden panelling in their own right. The company has been around since 2006, taking American breakfast culture and marrying it with the hospitality of this maritime city.
You would be correct in thinking that it's moose-central here, with antlers on the walls and a menu packing big flavours like signature pancake stacks topped with apple and homemade salted caramel. Enjoy a coffee made with Arabica beans and choose from a long list that features macchiatos, espressos, and Americanos.
Get a taste of American breakfast culture at Moose Coffee.
3. Rococo Coffee House
- Where: First Floor, 61 Lord Street, L2 6PB
Wander up Lord Street and you'll stumble upon Rococo Coffee House, a quirky hidden gem in the city that's complete with exposed brickwork, leafy plants and bold signage on the walls.
It's the ideal place to stop by if you're in the market for the classics done right, with pretty plates of poached eggs and smashed avocado for breakfast, and soups or toasted paninis (tuna melt, anyone?) for lunch. Pair your food with a Bailey's latte (a firm favourite if you ask us), a cortado or latte.
Rococo is one of the most wholesome cafes in Liverpool.
4. Hardware Coffee
- Where: 40B Renshaw Street, L1 4EF
You know a cafe means business when its name sounds like an industrial store, and Hardware Coffee is no exception - nor is it messing about when it comes to its brews and food either. It stands as a tribute to Rapid Hardware, the local DIY and home improvement shop it's taken over, and embraces the history of its location by marrying tools fixed to the walls with culinary goodness.
Priding itself on being the best breakfast cafe in Liverpool, its mouthwatering plates of French toast drizzled in white chocolate, stacked corn fritters, baked eggs and more are a must-try paired with hot or iced coffees.
Go hard on decadent dishes like glossy French toast or pancake stacks topped with peanut butter.
5. Lucy In The Sky
- Where: Unit 2, Imperial Court, Exchange Street East, L2 3PQ
Bright, neon lettering adorns the wall with 'Lucy In The Sky' lit up in a fluorescent fuschia, beaming down at coffee sippers in the independent cafe on Exchange Street, named after the iconic Beatles song.
It's a cute walk-in spot with palm tree wallpaper and baby-pink walls, offering a traditional full English breakfast called 'The Scouse' featuring two Pat Blood thick-cut sausages and black pudding, as well as all-day dishes like poached eggs and hollandaise, or 'The 1989', which is not a Taylor Swift reference but a toastie that's been served the same way since then, filled with two choices from cheese, ham, onion, tomato, falafel, mozzarella, or tuna. Order a flat white with two shots of Neighbourhood Coffee espresso and you're set for a great start to the day.
Lucy In The Sky with... brunch? Yes, please.
6. 92 Degrees Coffee
- Where: Hardman Street, Jamaica Street, Myrtle Street, and LIPA
As Liverpool's original roastery and coffee shop, 92 Degrees Coffee focuses on bringing communities and people together via delicious beans. You'll find its iconic monochrome logo popping up all over the city, from a modern-looking kiosk at Lime Street Sation or a trailer at Everton F.C. Stadium to permanent stores in LIPA, Myrtle Street, Jamaica Street and Harman Street.
The cafes are all minimal by design and warm by nature, with pops of greenery, contemporary art and wooden tables perfect for working at while sipping a long black, flat white or cortado - you name it, it's got it, including seasonal blends, and ones with notes of toasted almonds and fruit, fresh from its HQ in Liverpool.
Catch 92 Degrees across four locations in Liverpool.
7. Coffee & Fandisha
- Where: 5 Brick Street, L1 0BL
Perched on Brick Street in the creative quarter, Coffee & Fandisha has been open since 2014 and is based on the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony where it's served alongside popcorn and other little nibbles. From the outside, you'll be met with a graffiti-laced building then, as you wander through to the cafe, you'll be able to cast your eyes on a 'yellow wall', a space dedicated to local creatives displaying their art.
Check out sweet treats like crumbly cookies or brunch plates of acai bowls and smashed avocado paired with pretty latte art, espressos and cold brew.
This creative space is a cool spot to catch some art (and cookie crumbs on your lap).
8. Cafe Lucaya
- Where: 22 Water Street, L3 1BH
Cafe Lucaya is the little sister to the locally adored Rococo Coffee House, perched on Water Street in what was once an old banking area. The bright and airy space has been transformed into a cafe in Liverpool city centre with grand windows and large palm trees which nod to an area in Freeport, the Bahamas, where it gets its name from.
There's plenty to get excited about on the menu here, from croissants to poached eggs, grilled cheese on sourdough bread, and steamy, fluffy jacket potatoes with crispy skins. Open every day from 8am, it's one of the friendliest coffee shops with fabulous hospitality and delicious food to match.
Cafe Lucaya (pictured) is pronounced like 'look higher' without the 'h'.
FAQs:
What are the best independent coffee shops in Liverpool?
Liverpool has a thriving independent coffee scene. Bold Street Coffee in Ropewalks is a multi-award-winning local favourite that's been a city staple since 2009. Rococo Coffee House on Lord Street is one of the city's most beloved independents, with a cosy, characterful interior dating back to the 1850s. Moose Coffee spans multiple Liverpool locations ā Dale Street, Hope Street, and Plaza 1821 ā bringing American breakfast culture to the city.
Which coffee shops in Liverpool are best for brunch?
Several of the cafes in this guide double up as brilliant brunch spots. Bold Street Coffee is a go-to for morning eats ā think bacon butties, iced lattes, and fluffy slices of cake. Moose Coffee has built its reputation on American-inspired breakfasts, with ranch-themed decor across its Liverpool locations.
Are there any quirky or Instagrammable coffee shops in Liverpool?
Yes ā there's Instagrammable food and decor at Liverpool's prettiest cafes. Moose Coffee brings ranch-themed decor and sleek wooden panelling across its Liverpool locations. Bold Street Coffee is known for its graffiti-covered walls and rotating local art displays, making it a visually distinctive spot.
Which coffee shops in Liverpool are good for working on a laptop?
A number of venues in this guide are well suited to remote working. Bold Street Coffee has a buzzy, productive atmosphere and is a popular spot for laptop workers during the week. Rococo Coffee House on Lord Street offers plenty of cosy rooms and seating areas, making it easy to settle in for a few hours.
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