Bold Street Coffee has become a city-centre institution since opening in 2010, offering not only some of the best breakfast and brunch in Liverpool but also a warm dose of northern hospitality. Set on the bustling street it is named after, this all-day cafe has won a loyal following from locals, visitors and even actress Jodie Comer, who called it her favourite coffee shop in the city.
The interior is light and modern, with patterned tile flooring, greenery and wood panelling balanced against an industrial ceiling with globe lighting. A coral-red wraparound bar is the focal point, where the team serve speciality coffees sourced from Brazil, Tanzania, Colombia and beyond. Sustainability is central to the ethos here: beans are ethically sourced, coffee bags are recycled, eco-friendly packaging is used throughout, and customers are rewarded for bringing reusable cups. There is also a rotating 'brew of the month' to showcase different origins.
Food is served from breakfast through lunch, with menus designed around Bold Street Coffee’s signature 'buoys' - toasted brioche buns filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage patties, cheese or vegan alternatives such as aubergine, mushrooms and smashed avocado. Hearty full breakfasts are available with all the trimmings, alongside vegetarian versions, salmon on sourdough, chestnut mushrooms or beans on toast. Those with a sweet tooth can opt for pancakes with blueberries and chantilly cream or indulgent French toast.
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options feature throughout the menu and the relaxed, community feel makes Bold Street Coffee as suited to a morning meeting as it is to a lazy weekend brunch. With a reputation for exceptional coffee, it continues to be a go-to cafe for Liverpool.