24 boss breakfasts you need to try in Liverpool

Liverpool is absolutely bursting with breakfast offerings, from the traditional fry up to vegan options, banging bacon butties, bagels, and towers of pancakes!

With breakfasts in abundance the only chore is deciding where to dine.

Take a look at these restaurants to get inspiration for the next time your out for brunch with your pals, curing the hangover, or just in need of something boss to eat!

Lucy in the Sky

Lucy in the Sky has become a favourite among locals and visitors, providing a warm and welcoming retreat for those in search of a quality coffee break.

With a cozy vibe, Lucy in the Sky serves up hearty breakfasts. From omelettes to smashed avo on toast, this spot offers a relaxed atmosphere that’s perfect for lingering over coffee.

More info here.

Hawksmoor Liverpool

If you’re a lover of steak and eggs for breakfast then you need to get yourself down to Hawksmoor in Liverpool.

Their Steak and eggs with HP gravy is available on their lunch specials menu… yes it may say lunch menu… but let’s be honest, steak and eggs is a brekkie dish.

More info here.

Ezra & Gil – Derby Square

These guys are passionate about their food and coffee, originally opening in Manchester back in 2014, they wanted to become a “favourite neighbourhood hangout”.

Serving up amazing food like a classic bacon butty to ‘nduja scrambled eggs… there’s something to suit your mood every morning.

More info here.

Albert’s Schloss

Albert’s Schloss Liverpool serves up breakfast every day from 9am to noon. The breakfast menu includes signature freshly haus-baked Kroissant Royale, a croissant filled with sweet slow cooked onions, gouda, Burford Brown fried egg, crispy shallots and chives, with a choice of smoked back bacon, Bratwurst, or vegan Moving Mountains Sausage.

You can even have a full Cook Haus Breakfast, Salmon Royale, Turkish Eggs, and the list goes on. Don’t forget to try the best fluffy pancakes while you’re there, with a choice of savoury maple bacon and Burford Brown egg, or sweet vanilla berries and cream toppings; and the in-haus bakery creates delicious pastries daily.

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Dale Street Kitchen

Travel guide Big 7 were blown away by the brekkie at Dale Street Kitchen, calling it “one of the best presented and tastiest English breakfasts you will ever set eyes on.”

And they weren’t wrong, their breakfast that absolutely gets it spot on for portion size, quality and presentation.

For more info click here.

Carlisi

The Carlisi brothers have certainly made a name for themselves in the city over these four years. We all know that the family run Sicilian bar serves up freshly made bar snacks, sandwiches, and sharing platters using only the finest Italian ingredients.

But did you know that they have some boss brekkie items on that menu too? Well now you do – try out the The King next time you’re in for the ultimate Carlisi breakfast! Two slices of homemade sourdough bread, mozzarella, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, smoked Scottish salmon, and four slices of Italian bacon, finished with extra virgin olive oil.

They’re always on hand to tailor make your sandwiches and bagels if you’re not a fan of a certain topping or want something a bit extra!

For more info click here.

The Watering Can

The Watering Can has become one of Liverpool’s favourite café bistros, set within 12 acres of stunning Victorian park space and the glass fronted restaurant enjoys views out to Greenbank Park. The breakfast menu is served from 9am-midday from Monday-Sunday using the best quality produce including higher welfare traceable meat products. The menu is changed seasonally and includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.

From Full English Breakfasts to lighter and healthy options the menu has a full range to choose from including Smashed Avocado, Fruit Salad, Salmon and Goats’ Cheese Breakfast Bruschetta, to Fruit Salad or Banana Nutella Brioche.

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The Wheelbarrow

The Wheelbarrow, next to the Greenbank Sports Academy on Greenbank Lane, is a stone’s throw from the historic 235-acre Sefton Park. The restaurant serves breakfasts from 9am seven days a week.

The venue can also be hired out for breakfast meetings and has a beautiful outdoor terrace.

For more info click here.

Castle Street Townhouse

Breakfast is served daily from 9am – 4pm with a full menu including The Townhouse – a full English, Royal Scrambled Eggs with smoked salmon and options suitable for vegetarians including Eggs Benedict, The Vegetarian Townhouse and Smashed Avocado and Poached Eggs.

For more info click here.

Ten Streets Social is one of the city’s stunning hidden gems serving a fantastic breakfast selection. The old warehouse style building on Regent Road, by Waterloo Warehouse, oozes character and charm with a relaxed, informal style.

The family owned and run business is close to the city centre and benefits from plenty availability for parking locally and is family/dog friendly.

For more info click here.

LEAF

LEAF’s three intimate venues – Bold Street, Smithdown Road and West Kirby – all serve delicious breakfast and brunch across Liverpool. Each venue has a distinctly unique charm and whisks guests away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

For more info click here.

Hardware

Rapid Hardware left a significant mark on Liverpool’s Renshaw Street. As the sole remaining shopfront, Hardware are celebrating Rapid’s past through their new hardware-inspired eatery.

In-keeping with the hardware theme there’s even a DIY breakfast option alongside the Hardy’s Tool box (Hardware’s take on a full English).

For more info click here.

Press Bros.

Started up by brothers Oliver and Tito, PRESS BROS. found its fame in the city within the Baltic Market. Serving up amazing coffee, as well as them boss kinder espresso martini’s.

Dishing out their great drinks and even better food. Just like their Sausage Patty Melt! A homemade sausage patty, melted American cheese, fried egg and a hash brown on a toasted English muffin, with a choice of red or brown sauce!

For more info click here.

Minna

At Minna they care about traceability and locally sourced, organic produce. They’re massive on sustainability – inspired by their great nan Minna who turned a plot of land behind her council house into an allotment, and encouraged neighbours to grow their own veggies.

Their Cumberland curl muffin is a showstopper and a favourite with locals and regulars.

For more info follow them on Instagram here.

Nova Scotia

Set in the stunning Mann Island building in the shadow of the Museum of Liverpool and the spectacular Three Graces on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, Nova Scotia serves great breakfasts, lunches, small plates, hearty mains and delicious deserts with a wide range of drinks and signature cocktails.

Breakfast at Nova Scotia includes everything from full English breakfasts to a range of brioches and egg dishes and heartening healthy smoothie bowls.

For more info click here.

Tempest on Tithebarn

Tempest serves a selection of belter brekkies, from their all day breakfast sandwich, eggs Benedict, and sandwiches too.

You can get breakfast items from 12pm on weekends.

For more info click here.

The Brunch and Cocktail Club

It’s all in the name really – if there’s one thing The Brunch and Cocktail Club know how to do… its brunch. Expect fabulous French Toasts, Moroccan eggs, and the most sensational chorizo scrambled eggs.

It has been a favourite on Duke Street for ages now – and it’s easy to see why.

For more info click here.

The Quarter

Set just off the Hope Street, on Falkner Street, in Liverpool’s iconic Georgian Quarter. This restaurant is perfect for Al Fresco dining (if the weather is on your side), but if it’s not, no worries, there’s plenty of room inside!

The Italian-inspired eatery has been serving up some of the best breakfasts in Liverpool – that have people going back for more and more. Now the queues outside make sense!

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Delifonseca

If anyone knows what they’re talking about when it comes to food. It is Delifonseca. The dockside restaurant is famed for its fresh, seasonal produce, and the sausages from their in-house butchers are delicious!

Delifonseca believe that “no one should settle for second best” when it comes to breakfast and whether you’re planning on whiling away a morning with them or grabbing a quick bite, they’ve got you covered.

For more info click here.

The Bagelry

The independent bakery and cafe in China Town, famed for its delicious range of freshly baked bagels. You’ll also find mouth-watering doughnuts on the menu with flavours including Lotus Biscuit, cinnamon, peanut custard, raspberry, Oreo and more.

Their Mega Stack for breakfast is not one to be missed. packed with sausage, bacon, hash browns and cheese sauce… watch out… this one is filling!

For more info click here.

Lovelocks Coffee Shop

The Lovelocks mantra is inclusivity. They want everyone to enjoy their experience with them, whether you are a coffee nerd craving a caffeine fix, a vegan in need of scrumptious cakes or just someone looking to escape the madness of the world with a warm cup of tea. No matter who you are, Lovelocks is the place for you.

They source fresh, local ingredients and make up their food daily so they’ve always got food ready to go whether you are in a rush or looking to stay a while.

For more info click here.

Crafty Swine

The neighbourhood pub is the little sister of one of Liverpool’s favourites, Neon Jamon, and they serve breakfast everyday!

They are family & dog friendly, and their brunch menu features standouts such as their chicken and waffles, their wild mushrooms and eggs, and their sausage and egg barm is an absolute sensation.

For more info click here.

Ma Boyle’s

Ma Boyle’s Alehouse and Eatery caters for early breakfasts and late diners to liquid lunchers and brilliant bistro dishes, all complimented by a wonderful range of beverages and irresistible cocktails. Tucked away off Water Street and nestled by the beautiful St Nick’s church gardens, the alehouse and eatery is a truly historic maritime location.

Ma’s serves a range of breakfast and brunch dishes from the classic full English to breakfast bites and pretty much everything you can think of in-between to get the day properly started. There’s also their Bottomless Brunch every weekend too.

For more info click here.

Lock & Key

The Sunday Times once put Lock and Key Boutique Hotel in the top 100 UK hotels with an outstanding reference: “This Georgian townhouse hotel in a prime Liverpudlian location is full of heart, with stand-out service.”

The 14-bed boutique hotel is set within a Grade-II listed Georgian townhouse on Duke Street, and also happens to serve up a proper boss breakfast. They’re pancake stacks are out of this world – and if you’re after a healthier alternative – take them up on their Smashed Avo’ and eggs.

For more info click here.