Which of these ten breakfast places is the best way to start your day?

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 2023 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 ten, 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, Twitter or Instagram 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 25 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)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, May 29 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best Of appeal on our social media pages on Friday for the next Best of 2023 category.

OUR TEN BEST FOR BREAKFAST FINALISTS:

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: “It’s absolutely the best breakfast in the north west.

“All made fresh to order and served in an army style tin.

“Second to none!”

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

The Courtyard Coffee Shop

Courtyard Café, 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

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

This popular place is no stranger to our Best of competitions having taken St Helens’ Best for Breakfast 2022.

Satisfied customers like the “lovely breakfasts and fantastic service” and everything on the menu is “reasonably priced”.

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

For more details go to facebook.com/yummytoast

Park Road Cafe

Park Road Café, Park Road, St Helens

With small, medium and large breakfasts this popular place caters for all appetites.

One nomination said: “Amazing food and top notch service.”

Another said: “Their breakfast is always cooked to perfection and piping hot until the last bite.”

For more details go to facebook.com/PRCSTHELENS

Lily's Victorian Tearooms

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

Visitors to this venue recommend adding mushrooms and black pudding to the breakfast.

One review said: “It’s perfectly cooked and just enough.

“I’d definitely recommend it.”

For more details go to facebook.com/LilysVictorianTeaRooms

The Wood Pit Cafe and Bistro

The Wood Pit Café and Bistro, Church Road, Haydock

One nomination said: “I’ve tried the rest and this is hands down the best.”

Another likes the friendly atmosphere and staff.

There’s 25 per cent off all breakfasts this weekend too!

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090102863853

Algrante's Coffee Shop

Algrante’s Coffee Shop, Four Acre Lane, Clock Face, St Helens

One happy customer said: “Always gorgeous food and good service too.”

Another said they wished they lived nearer so they could visit more often.

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

The Park Bar and Kitchen

The Park Bar and 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

Bridge Farm Rainford

Bridge Farm, Rainford

One recommendation said: “Excellent service along with first class food every time.”

What better praise is there?

The eggs Benedict received a special mention.

For more details go to facebook.com/BridgeFarmRainford