DO you prefer your eggs scrambled, poached or fried?
Would you add ketchup or brown sauce to a bacon sandwich?
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.
The Big Breakfast Day is a reminder to slow down and enjoy the most important meal of the day at a more leisurely pace instead of grabbing a cold cup of coffee on your way out of the house.
Everyone has their favourite breakfast items but where can you go to mark Big Breakfast Day today, Tuesday, February 27?
Throughout 2023, we searched for St Helens' best shops, restaurants and businesses and left it up to you, our readers to vote for your favourite in each category.
We wanted to know where in St Helens serves the best food to start the day and from a shortlisted 10 venues, you voted Shakey J's as your number one.
WHY NOT GIVE ONE OF THESE 10 PLACES A TRY ON BIG BREAKFAST DAY?
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.
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
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