St Helens' top eight cafes and coffee shops to celebrate International Coffee Day

With around 95 million cups of coffee drunk in the UK every day, it's clearly a firm favourite!

Today, Saturday, October 1 is international coffee - a whole day dedicated to the drink that is guaranteed to kick start your morning.

On average, people drink two cups of coffee a day with 80 per cent of UK households buying instant coffee to enjoy at home.

But what about going out for coffee?

Around 80 per cent of coffee shop goers visit their favourite venue at least once a week.

Earlier this year, in our Best of 2022 competition, we searched for St Helens' best cafe or coffee shop and Two Brothers Coffee took the crown.

Serving "the perfect sized coffee" with the "friendliest staff", it's easy to see why the town's two venues - inside The Book Stop's Here and on Ormskirk Stree - are so popular with customers.

Why not celebrate International Coffee Day and visit Two Brothers Coffee for a strong cup of coffee and a tasty treat?

Or maybe you'd like to call in for a cup of coffee at one of the town's seven other shortlisted cafes and coffee shops?

Here are our eight best cafes and coffee shops as chosen by you:

The Courtyard, City Road, St Helens

This café is no stranger to the Best of 2022 competition having made the shortlist in our Best Breakfast category.

One review on their Facebook page said: “The food is fresh and tasty, not to mention reasonably priced.

“The staff are so genuinely lovely too.

“This is a real gem of a place.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thecourtyardsthelens

The Courtyard Coffee Shop

Park Road Café, St Helens

Customers say it’s good value for money here and the breakfasts get a special mention.

For more details go to facebook.com/PRCSTHELENS

Park Road Cafe

Lily’s Café, Jackson Street, Fingerpost

This family-run business serves homecooked food that’s good value and the staff are always friendly.

For more details go to facebook.com/lilyscafe101

Lily's Cafe

Algrante’s Coffee Shop Café, Foure Acre Lane, Clockface

One nomination said: “The food here is delicious and always served with a smile.”

Another said it’s “without a shadow of a doubt” the best café in St Helens.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063552487966

Algrante's Coffee Shop Cafe

Pear Tree Café, Corporation Street, St Helens

One review on their Facebook page said: “One of the nicest breakfasts we’ve had and the staff are very polite - nothing is too much trouble.”

All the food is cooked fresh from scratch and you might even catch a glimpse of Britain’s Got Talent runner up ventriloquist Jamie Leahey, as his family own the business.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054285350891

Pear Tree Cafe

Two Brothers Coffee, Inside St Helens Book Stop, Bridge Street, and on Ormiskirk Street, St Helens

These two venues are popular with hungry customers with “the perfect sized coffee” and the friendliest staff”.

The coffee tasting sessions at St Helens Book Stop are a big hit with thirsty shoppers.

For more details go to facebook.com/TwoBrothersCoffeeLtd

Two Brothers Coffee

Plan Bee Community Coffee Shop

Takeaway and eat in options available, this popular coffee shop is a hit with customers wanting an extra treat.

The food is prepared fresh daily with fingers sandwiches and luxury fillings together with dainty cakes and scones making up the afternoon tea menu served with a glass of non-alcoholic fizz or you’re welcome to bring your own.

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

Plan Bee Community Coffee Shop

The Coffee House, Church Street

This venue was the 11th coffee shop and café in the company’s 11th year of business having moved into the old Clarks unit at the end of May.

Owned by brother Chris and Stephen Sheldermine, fresh coffee, cakes and sandwiches are always on the menu and the inside features two walls with dedicated artwork relating to St Helens attractions and historic buildings.

For more details go to coffeehouseonline.co.uk/stores/st-helens

Coffee House