IF you need a strong cup of coffee, where do you go?
Today is International Coffee Day - a day dedicated to the hot beverage, its rich history and the people who grow it.
And there's no better way to celebrate than a strong cup of coffee - or a frothy milky one!
Earlier this year, we searched for Wirral's Best Café or Coffee Shop 2023 and we put together a shortlist of ten of the best places in town that serve premium coffee, top quality breakfasts and excellent, homemade cakes and cookies.
Aroma on Thingwall Road was the runaway winner for the second year in a row.
Here are the best ten cafés or coffee shops in Wirral, where you can mark International Coffee Day.
Aroma
Aroma, Thingwall Road, Irby
One happy customer said this place is amazing and serves “the best breakfasts in Wirral”.
They added: “Not to mention the amazingly friendly and hardworking staff.”
Another recommended the delicious lemon drizzle cake and fresh coffee.
For more details go to facebook.com/AromaIrby
The Waiting Room Cafe
The Waiting Room Cafe, Victoria Parade, New Brighton
One nomination said: “They do the best café food and cakes in Wirral.
“The staff are so friendly and it’s such a welcoming place to visit.”
Another gave the scones top marks.
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071038982764
SUPA Coffee
SUPA Coffee, Woodchurch Lane, Birkenhead
One regular recommended the wide selection of cakes and sandwiches which are sourced from local independent suppliers.
They said: “One visit is never enough!”
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083112883565
Flissy's Coffee Shop
Flissy’s Coffee Shop at GJ’s, Station Road, Thurstaton
One nomination said: “Gorgeous cake and lovely staff.”
According to one customer “the hot chocolate tastes like heaven”.
For more details go to facebook.com/flissyscoffeeshop
The Coffee Roast at Vale Park
The Coffee Roast at Vale Park
One review on their Facebook page said: “What a lovely coffee shop.
“Lovely staff and a great view of the park and the river.
“They serve the best coffee ever and it has a real community feel.”
For more details go to facebook.com/thecoffeeroastvalepark
Twenty Sixteen
Twenty Sixteen, Village Road, Oxton
This venue won Best for Breakfast 2023.
Customers say the level of service here is “exceptional” and it’s “by far the best café in Wirral”.
For more details go to facebook.com/twentysixteenoxton
Popsy's Coffee Shop and Bistro
Popsy’s Coffee Shop and Bistro, Hoyle Road, Hoylake
One happy customer said: “What a great place!
“Delicious food and fabulous drinks.
“A great place to enjoy a few treats.”
For more details go to facebook.com/popsyshoylake
Elephant Lounge
Elephant Lounge, Parkgate Parade
One regular to this popular venue said: “There are so many cafés and coffee shops to choose from but this is definitely our favourite.”
For more details go to elephantcollective.co.uk/lounge
Beau's Kitchen
Beau’s Kitchen, Town Lane, Higher Bebington
One nomination said: “Fresh Barista coffee with the best balance of flavours and different milk options.
“Accompanied by a terrific selection of homemade cakes in smart and comfortable indoor and outdoor seating areas.”
For more details go to facebook.com/beauskitchenofficial
Secrets No7 Coffee Shop
Secrets No7 Coffee Shop, Church Road, Bebington
One review on their Facebook page said: “My all time favourite place!
“Breakfast, lunch and cakes are just to die for.
“I spend at least most of my week in here, even if it’s just for jam on toast.
“The girls are just the loveliest and most wonderful people you’ll ever meet.”
For more details go to facebook.com/secretsno7
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