Liverpool is home to a lot of great coffee spots. We would never suggest that there are too many. Don’t let another Blue Monday get you down. Instead, check out some of the best Liverpool coffee shops.
With the city jam-packed with some of the best coffee spots, we are here to help you explore a few of the best places.
Whether it be a quick wakeup call before work, business meetings or just a catch up on the laptop, here’s a few places to try out.
Rose Lane Coffee
171 Rose Ln, Liverpool L18 5EA
Located on the bustling and popular Rose Lane, this is one of the best independent coffee shops in Liverpool.
A large selection of fresh coffees is available, which are all first-rate, but make sure you visit the pastry counter for a sweet and tasty treat with your cuppa.
You won’t regret it. Not far from the truly iconic Penny Lane, the airy atmosphere and friendly staff top off the experience.
Rococo Coffee Liverpool
First Floor, 61 Lord St, Liverpool L2 6PB
First established in 2008, Rococo is found inside the historic building on Lord Street that was once the head office for the Radio Caroline pirate station that was active during the 60’s.
If you are fed up with the coffee chains taking your money and delivering subpar cuppas, then Rococo might restore your faith as it’s one of the best coffee shops in Liverpool city centre.
The staff are welcoming and hospitable, and the décor oozes a different class. That would be for nothing if the drinks weren’t up to scratch, though, and we can safely say that they are some of the best we’ve had in and around Liverpool.
Coffi
8 Pilgrim St, Liverpool L1 9HB
Another historic building home to yet another independent coffee shop is Coffi, found on Pilgrim Street in a Grade II listed coach house. From there, you have stunning views of the Church of England Cathedral, and while there is minimal seating available inside the shop at a long table, there are also four benches if you fancy drinking your coffee outside.
While there are some nice bits of grub and excellent staff, it’s the coffee you will want to go here to experience. Nat and Mike, the owners, have put a lot of effort into selecting fully traceable coffee from some of the best roasters in the UK and Europe. The varieties are rotated and changed every few weeks to keep things interesting, making this one of the best coffee shops in Liverpool.
Eat Grab & Go at The Royal Liver Building
Liver Building, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1HU, UK
Fancy grabbing a coffee in one of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks? Step inside Eat Grab & Go, an independent café tucked within the world-famous Royal Liver Building, right at the heart of the city’s legendary Three Graces.
If you’ve ever wanted a reason to visit this historic building, here it is. Settle in beneath the watchful gaze of Bella and Bertie and enjoy a proper artisan coffee, their legendary Scouse in Bread, or the signature Royal Liver Afternoon Tea. It’s a rare chance to relax inside a true Liverpool icon, with great food and loads of history.
Mother Espresso
The Tea Factory. 82 Wood Street. Liverpool, L1 4DQ
It’s hard not to laugh and squint a little at the irony when you first arrive at The Tea Factory to enter the Mother Espresso coffee shop found on the ground floor. However, we implore you to do just that and take a chance on one of best coffee shops in Liverpool.
The owners and life-long partners, Wayne and Jayne, first established the shop in 2016 and offer a wide range of coffees, other drinks, and some genuinely mouthwatering food. Everything here is unique because it is made fresh on the day.
The Tea Factory is a modern co-working space, though Mother Espresso has quite a presence and its own entrance from Wood Street.
Lucy in the Sky
Unit 2, Imperial Court, Exchange St E, Liverpool L2 3PQ
With its nod to Liverpool’s first sons, The Beatles, Lucy in the Sky has a long heritage within the city. It is owned by Lucy Jeffers, the daughter of Margie Boden. Margie ran a coffee shop called Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds that was part of Cavern Walks for over 20 years.
Aside from the heritage, the coffee, locally sourced from Vauxhall, and the cakes from Three Graces based at Baltic Market, along with the Insta-ready décor, make this one of the best independent coffee shops in Liverpool.
Lovelocks Coffee Shop
27 Old Haymarket, Liverpool, L1 6ER
Needing that perfect cup of fresh grounded locally roasted coffee to catapult you into your busy week? Then pull up a seat at Lovelocks Coffee Shop, not only bursting full of hearty freshly made food, the shops friendly staff are what make this one special place to visit.
Located on Old Haymarket, this quaint cosy haunt takes you away from the hustle and bustle from the busy city while sipping on a mug of coffee. Also offering a great variety on the menu board to suit vegans, veggies and carnivores, their cakes are also simply to die for.
Peaberry Coffee House & Kitchen
The Colonndes, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AA
Bringing you not only mouth-watering coffee, Peaberry Coffee House & Kitchen provides you with amazing views of the stunning Royal Albert Dock to digest.
The Independent Artisan Coffee House prides themselves on their fresh out the oven homemade bagels, freshly baked Cinnamon Rolls as well as the great selections from their Deli Counter.
So, no matter if you want your early morning wake up coffee or maybe a spot of lunch with your cup of Joe, head to Peaberry Coffee house and watch the world go by.
Moose Coffee
6 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 4TQ
Moose Coffee is Liverpool’s little taste of America. Enjoy tasty American and Canadian style breakfasts, with treats such as homemade salted caramel pancakes and all coffee Fairtrade, definitely one to visit to start that working day. Indulge in breakfasts and brunches inspired by the American breakfast culture.
Crafted, tweaked & pored over, Moose provides the perfect American Diner influenced menu making you feel like you’ve pulled up a seat in New York City! Whether is a Cappuccino, Flat White or Moose Macchiato to kick start your day, Moose Coffee is specially prepared from the finest Arabica beans.
Petit Café Du Coin
60 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ
Say Bonjour when getting your daily taste of rich crisp coffee and pop into Berry Street’s little European feel gem, Petit Café Du Coin.
Bringing you all the feels of a city break, this little perfect French café bar will certainly set you up for the day. If its beautifully made coffees, vegan donuts, fresh chocolate Orange & Red Velvet cake or maybe small plates options you desire, then Petit Café Du Coin is the place for you.
The venue also offers a takeaway discount when bringing your own re-usable cup.
Bold Street Coffee
89 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HF
With a regular changing fresh food menu and top notch coffee, Bold Street Coffee is a great wake up call. Centrally located on Bold Street, this independent coffee house serves up some of the best coffee in the city. Indulge from a selection of cakes, pastries, toasted sandwiches and daily specials to enjoy.
Known as a coffee lovers haven, with a great selection of speciality coffees it’s the perfect venue to discovery something new to try out. Bold Street Coffee is bursting with personality on one of the most loved streets in the city centre, great for catch ups with friends.
Blooming Skull Coffee
136 Bebbington Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH62 5BJ
Grabbing a coffee doesn’t always have to be on the way to work, how about heading to Blooming Skull Coffee when next on your morning walk with your four-legged pooch. The venue located on Bebbington Road, Wirral is an independent vegetarian and vegan-friendly coffee shop serving some tasty homemade cakes as well as coffee and loose-leaf tea.
Offering breakfast, brunch and lunch Blooming Skull Coffee is also dog friendly! So, head down and why not add a delicious homemade vegan cinnamon bun to your order when getting your coffee fix?
Baby E Coffee
The Temple, Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 5RL
Liverpool’s vibrate independent business Baby E Coffee, located on Dale Street is one Coffee shop to add to your pitstop list when wanting a warm ‘pick me up’.
Offering Coffee, Brunch, Deli and wine all under one roof, Baby E offers specialty sourced coffee from the lovely HasBean of Manchester and they have invested lots of time & training in their baristas.
Also, with a great selection of all-day brunch to indulge such as The Full Works, Veggie & Vegan Breaky and Fluffy Pancakes, this cosy venue will certainly set you up for the day.
Rubens Coffee Shop
Albert Dock, Unit 13-14, The Colonnades, Liverpool, L3 4AF
Rubens located at the historic beautiful Albert Dock, is a perfect place to chase them working day blues. Enjoy a coffee and slice of cake in this family run coffee shop, while taking in the scenic views. This cosy place offers an exclusive range of sandwiches, Paninis and award winning cakes to devour. Free Wi-Fi means you can catch up on them emails while sipping on a cup of the good stuff.
If it’s a coffee house with a difference you are looking for, then Rubens is the one for you, serving fresh Columbian and Honduran sourced coffee, perfection in a cup.
If it’s a little bit of Al-fresco dinning you want to experience at the docks, the venue will kindly borrow you a blanket to keep them waterfront chills at bay.
