Top 9 coffee spots in Liverpool that will fuel your day
Liverpool loves its coffee. You can feel it the moment you step into the city and smell the fresh espresso on the street. From small cafés with a homey vibe to trendy date spots serving internationally sourced beans, the city really knows how to brew a good cup.
It’s not just about grabbing coffee and leaving. It’s about appreciating the flavours or treating yourself to a well-deserved pastry and caffeine combo after a long day.
If you’re on the lookout for your new favourite place to sip and watch the busy streets, here are the best coffee spots in Liverpool worth checking out.
1. Moose Coffee
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Website: https://www.moosecoffee.co/
Location: 6 Dale St, L2 4TQ
Contact: +44 151 227 4880
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pricing: ££
Moose Coffee is set inside a family-owned diner born from a love for New York’s breakfast culture. Their menu shows the classics of North American dining. Think pancakes and Fairtrade coffee.
Alongside serving those feel-good coffees and breakfasts, Moose Coffee pours the same heart into their community. Through the Moose Foundation, they’ve raised over £40,000 to support homelessness, LGBTQ+ youth, and mental health services.
| Pro Tip: Don’t miss out on your monthly coffee mix. Once you subscribe to Moose’s Coffee Subscription, you get to choose your bag size (250g or 1kg) and quantity. They’ll deliver freshly roasted coffee straight to your home. |
2. Bold Street Coffee
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Website: https://boldstreetcoffee.co.uk/
Location: 89 Bold St, L1 4HF
Contact: +44 151 707 0760
Hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pricing: ££
Bold Street Coffee has been around since 2010, and after finally trying it myself, I get the hype. They serve speciality coffee brewed from rotating seasonal blends. Their menu has breakfasts that I swear I could eat daily, like their signature buoys.
I ordered a flat white, and it had jammy blueberry notes plus a peachy finish that made me rethink my love for plain black coffee.
Additionally, they utilise recyclable packaging and offer a £0.25 discount for customers who bring their own cup. Their partnerships with ethical suppliers mean you’re sipping something that’s kind to the planet.
| Pro Tips: Sign up for Bold Street Coffee’s email subscription and instantly get 10% off your first online order! Of course, future discounts and deals await you once you do. Once your order reaches £30 or more, you receive free delivery instantly. |
3. Paper Cup Project
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Website: https://papercupproject.org/
Location: 2 Queen Square, L1 1RH
Contact: +44 151 709 8421
Hours:
- Tuesday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday to Monday: Closed
Pricing: ££
Paper Cup Project is a charity coffee shop that opened in 2022, and I immediately felt the warmth even before I ordered. They’re a safe space that welcomes people experiencing homelessness and allows them to enjoy a genuine conversation with dignity.
On platforms like JustGiving, you can make a contribution. For example, £3 can buy a hot drink for a homeless person, while £10 per month provides toast & jam for three people.
| Pro Tip: When ordering from Paper Cup Project, please do so through their Pay It Forward scheme. With this programme, you can choose to have a full meal or drink passed directly to someone experiencing homelessness. |
4. Parliament Sq Coffee
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Website: https://www.parliamentsquarecoffee.com/
Location: 8 Crump St, L1 5AB
Contact: +44 749 468 4890
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pricing: ££
Parliament Sq Coffee’s charm is brought about by how much Chris and Hayley’s passion shines through in every detail. The husband-and-wife duo launched the café in 2023, bringing more flavourful coffee to Liverpool.
Their house blend is actually roasted just down the road by Neighbourhood Coffee. Their menu backs it up with hearty brunch plates, such as chorizo scrambled eggs.
If you like your caffeine bold, their espresso packs are carefully sourced from international sources to give clients a taste of flavours from around the world.
| Pro Tip: Want to support neurodiverse and SEND learners to become skilled baristas? Get involved with Parliament Sq Coffee’s PSC Academy, which offers both a Level 1 and 2 basic barista course to support inclusive skills development. |
5. The Red Berry Club
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Website: https://theredberryclub.com/
Location: 10-14 Jamaica St, L1 0AF
Contact: +44 151 352 9759
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pricing: ££
The Red Berry Club is a family-run gem that combines two of my favourites: great coffee and vintage fashion. When you walk in, you’re greeted with racks of ’90s streetwear and an indie coffee bar that looks like a stylish living room.
Their beans come from Crosby Coffee, featuring a Grade 1 House Trio Blend (a blend of Brazilian, Colombian, and Ethiopian) that rotates alongside a monthly seasonal flavour that keeps customers guessing.
| Pro Tip: Don’t forget: you can shop online at The Red Berry Club for their curated fashion and delicious coffee. If your cart hits over £50, use the code FREEOVER50 at checkout and enjoy free delivery straight to your door. |
6. Black Sheep Coffee
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Website: https://blacksheepcoffee.co.uk/
Location: 45 Whitechapel, L1 6DT, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 203 988 6994
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Pricing: ££
I wandered into Black Sheep Coffee one sleepy morning and instantly fell in love with their menu. They offer speciality-grade Robusta (a bold flex in a world full of Arabica), spotlighting their signature Robusta Revival Blend.
And while the vibe here might be edgy, their heart is huge. They have direct-sourced beans, compostable packaging, and a free coffee board that’s already gifted over 50,000 cups to people experiencing homelessness.
| Pro Tips: Download the Black Sheep Coffee loyalty app to start stacking rewards fast. You’ll earn 1 point per purchase, and once you’ve made 6 purchases, you get a free drink. First-time app users and referrals enjoy a 50% off deal or even free coffee. |
7. Costa Coffee
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Website: https://www.costa.co.uk/
Location: 44 Lord St, L2 1TD
Contact: +44 333 003 5883
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Pricing: ££
Costa Coffee was founded by Italian brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa in 1971, who took 112 attempts to perfect their Mocha Italia Signature Blend.
Their menu here features 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified beans, alongside classic British breakfast baps and toasties. What I also appreciate is their focus on sustainability and their efforts to help others.
Costa’s roastery has a BREEAM Outstanding rating. The Costa Foundation has helped build 100 schools, supporting over 100,000 children in coffee-growing communities.
| Pro Tip: Sign up for the Costa Club to unlock rewards: buy 5 drinks and your 6th one is free. And if you bring a reusable cup each visit, you’ll earn double beans (that’s 2 beans instead of one per drink), helping you reach those freebies even quicker. |
8. Caffè Nero
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Website: https://www.caffenero.com/
Location: 74 Lord St, L2 1TL
Contact: +44 151 709 9457
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Pricing: ££
Caffè Nero is one of those places I duck into when I want a quiet moment. Founded by Gerry Ford in 1997, he spent nearly a year crafting the brand before it snagged the title “Best Espresso This Side of Milan” from Tatler Magazine.
Their beans are hand-selected from high-altitude farms across Latin America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. Every sip here feels like a tiny nod to Italian coffee heritage.
Plus, they’re doing their part behind the scenes. They’re supporting Rainforest Alliance farmers in Nicaragua, turning used coffee grounds into biofuel. They’re also offering double loyalty stamps when you bring a reusable cup.
| Pro Tip: Join the Caffè Nero app and supercharge your savings by linking your MyWaitrose card for 25% off seasonal drinks (plus a free welcome coffee). If you have Compare the Market products, activate Meerkat Rewards to enjoy an extra 25% off anytime. |
9. Pret
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Website: https://www.pret.co.uk/en-GB
Location: UNIT 56A, 4 Paradise St, L1 8BQ
Contact: +44 151 709 7850
Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Pricing: ££
Pret’s coffee beans are 100% organic and Arabica, sourced through long-standing relationships with farmers. I grabbed a latte just the other morning, and it was smooth and flavourful.
I like how they lean into purpose. They have reusable cup rewards through their app, and the food waste policy is pretty strong (because unsold food goes to charities). So, yes, grabbing a bite here means you’re supporting a cause that benefits everyone.
| Pro Tip: Join the Pret Club’s “Half Price Coffee Club” and for just £5 a month, you’ll enjoy 50% off up to five barista-made hot or iced drinks every day. You’ll also earn stars for other promos each time you renew your subscription. |