The top places in St Helens to enjoy on The Big Breakfast Day 2025

Top places in St Helens to enjoy on The Big Breakfast Day 2025 <i>(Image: supplied)</i>
Top places in St Helens to enjoy on The Big Breakfast Day 2025 (Image: supplied)
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WHO doesn't love a full English?

Bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, beans and toast.

Do you add tomatoes? Or mushrooms?

Today is The Big Breakfast Day - a day dedicated to showcasing the country's long-standing tradition of starting your morning with a hearty meal.

The celebratory day takes place on February 27 every year and is a chance to mark the most important meal of the day.

The Big Breakfast Day celebrates breakfast foods and snacks and encourages people to eat breakfast.

Last year, as part of our search to find the best that St Helens has to offer in 23 different categories, we wanted to see where in the town serves the best breakfast.

Shakey J’s in Newton-le-Willows took top spot but 11 other venues also made the shortlist.

Here is a rundown of the best places to enjoy breakfast in St Helens - why not give one of them a try on The Big Breakfast Day?

OUR BEST FOR BREAKFAST FINALISTS:

The Courtyard Coffee Shop

The Courtyard Coffee Shop

The Courtyard Coffee Shop, 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

Toast Coffee House

Toast Coffee House

Toast Coffee House, Dentons Green Lane, St Helens

Satisfied customers like the “gorgeous breakfasts and fantastic service” and give it five stars.

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

For more details go to facebook.com/yummytoast

Lilys Victorian Tearooms

Lily's Victorian Tearooms

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

One nomination said: “Best cooked breakfast in town.”

Another said: “Delicious breakfast served piping hot.”

For more details go to facebook.com/LilysVictorianTeaRooms

The Park Bar & Kitchen

The Park Bar & Kitchen

The Park Bar & 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

The Dam

The Dam

The Dam, Carr Mill Dam, St Helens

One happy customer said: “There’s always a great selection of food available and it’s perfectly cooked.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheDamcarrmill

 
The Oven Door

The Oven Door

The Oven Door, East Lancs Road, Haydock

One recommendation said: “Hands down the best place for breakfast.

“Brilliant bunch of girls working there and amazing homemade bakes too.”

For more details go to facebook.com/ovendoorcafe

The Old Chapel

The Old Chapel

The Old Chapel, Lancots Lane, St Helens

A happy customer said: “The Old Chapel for sure.

“The best sausages around and super friendly staff as well.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554149364074

The Daily Grind

The Daily Grind

The Daily Grind, Corporation Street, St Helens

Regulars say this place “does the best breakfast in town”.

One nomination added: “It’s nice to sit outside in the sunshine – when the sun is shining!”

For more details go to facebook.com/thedailygrind.sthelens

Enchanted Tea Gardens

 

Shakey Js

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: “The breakfasts here are top notch.”

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

 

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