Best French Bakery in Bickershaw

"All-American & Canadian pancake house Moose Coffee is what you’ll find in the dictionary under the word ‘extravagant’. Located on Dale Street, Hope Street and in Crosby, Moose serves larger-than-life legendary american pancakes and an all-day breakfast menu that’s taller than the stacks on offer. Highlights from their extensive menu include the Sauls Smoked Chicken Cheddar Waffle, Breakfast Nachoes, a Coney Island hot-dog and Moose Eggs Benedict served on anything from Serrano ham to low & slow pulled pork and salt beef brisket."

"With two locations in the city, Moose Coffee is the place to go for your breakfast needs - and a cup of coffee. Head down to Dale Street or Hope Street to grab a morning pick me up alongside a stack of their famous American style pancakes, waffles or their own twist on eggs benedict - you can't really go wrong. View this post on Instagram"

"Located on the city centre’s main thoroughfare, Bold Street Coffee is something of a tardis once you get inside. In addition to a solid selection of coffees, the cafe boasts an excellent and complete food offering. The usual cafe fare of soup, sardines, and salads are available and done well – but there are also more elaborate menu options to please any gourmand."

"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."

"This award-winning coffee shop has found its home in Liverpool yet again after landlord issues meant they had to temporarily vacate. Now, they’re back serving their deliciously rich coffees, treats and good vibes yet again. Don’t miss out on this spot."

"Home Sweet Home is doing half-price pancakes today, to celebrate what is 'basically their Christmas'. Their stacked pancakes - three piled on top of each other - are served with cinnamon crunch, maple syrup and whipped cream as standard. You can then add banana, Nutella and salted caramel; or fresh berries, compote and frosting."

"From the towering cakes to the boozy milkshakes, Home Sweet Home is a must for anyone with a sweet tooth. The American-inspired brunch restaurant will wipe away any morning blues with its titan breakfasts; opt for pancake stacks with a breakfast cocktail thrown in for good measure."

"If you’re on the hunt for a delicious breakfast in an independent café with homemade bagels, you’ve found it. Not only is it good value for money but the bagels and their surroundings will give all your followers breakfast envy on their morning commute. With sweet wooden furniture and houseplants and rainbow bagels, this spot is a good taster for the rest of the Instagrammable spots in Liverpool has to offer."

"We love a good technical challenge on GBBO, and whose mind was blown when you saw how bagels were made!. Boiling bread before baking it seems ludacris but the result of a well-baked bagel is heaven. At Bagelry the team bring a wide variety of the ring-shaped delights to diners prepared in the traditional Jewish style, Americanised versions as well as their own gastronomic concoctions."

"Tucked away on Hanover Street, this Scandi style café serves up an epic breakfast platter available in Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian or regular!. If you fancy a taste of Scandanavian culture then you can’t miss their smorrebread (open sandwich) options which include savoury creations such as avocado, smoked salmon and even butternut squash. If you prefer a sweet dish you can opt for their legendary crepes and throw toppings such as berry compote and dulche de leche in there too!"

"Malmo Mat is a breakfast & brunch restaurant on Hanover Street. I’d walked past a thousand times before it even registered that it sold coffee. With a lush interior of wood and light seating, the menu here is so reasonably priced and fresh and as delicious as you’d expect from a Swedish-style eatery."

"Lupo Caffè Italiano, located at the Boat Shed, Exchange Quay, serves award-winning Italian coffee. Italian-flavours continue to run through its daily-changing menu which has previous included crostatina with nutella, stuffed peppers and pistachio, and white chocolate muffins. The cafe also makes Italian birthday cakes with custom designs."

"Nestled away on Petticoat Lane, just off the hustle and bustle of Bold Street, The Nakery is a fantastic healthy eating spot specialising in raw nourishing treats. The owner of The Nakery, Natalie, had no previous baking background and found inspiration from online healthy treat experts all over the world. She began to create her own recipes based on the new knowledge she had learnt."

"Bursting with colour, this small shop on the outskirts of China Town and close to both the Petit Cafe Du Coin and the Bombed Out Church, is a vegan, raw cake & drink shop. They sell a lovely turmeric latte and a range of power smoothies too (we like the red one) but their big selling point is the raw cakes. Which are phenomenal."

"With a wide array of plant-based cakes and treats, The Nakery is the ideal spot for sweet-toothed vegans everywhere. This vegan bakery in Liverpool creates delicious raw treats that are not only vegan but also gluten and refined sugar free. Whether you’re vegan or not, you’ll want to sample the guilt free treats on offer."

"Situated within the chic, boutique Hope Street Hotel, The London Carriage Works is an award-winning restaurant. It serves contemporary international fare that is overseen by director, chef and local food champion Paul Askew, who also acts as the chairman of the Liverpool Restaurant Association. Askew’s lover of local is clear in his preference for fresh, seasonal produce form the North West region; local suppliers include Wirral-based producers Claremont Farm, famous for its asparagus, and Ward’s Fish, a family fishmongers that has been in business since 1927."

"This award-winning restaurant acquired its name when external renovation works revealed the original company name within the stonework. Staff take pride in serving modern international dishes complemented by the use of local, fresh and seasonal produce. The restaurant is connected to Hope Street Hotel and is open seven days a week, catering for varied events from wedding suppers to meetings."

"The award-winning London Carriage Works fuses contemporary international dishes while sourcing local produce for its mouth watering menu. You can expect seasonal dishes which will keep you coming back again to try something different each time."

"If you’re up early and exploring the beautiful Albert Dock and waterfront, head to Brasco Lounge to enjoy a delicious breakfast with a waterfront view from their outdoor terrace. With an extensive brunch menu, that includes all the classics as well as some interesting twists (try their Lounge Eggs with Chorizo, Peppers and Guacamole or the delectable Boston Barbecue Beans with peppers, tomatoes, hash browns and an egg), you can fuel up on their freshly prepared food before heading out to enjoy some of Liverpool’s best tourist attractions."

"Brasco Lounge is right on Liverpool’s Waterfront and is the perfect location to enjoy views of The Mersey with a stack of pancakes. Head down for some of their triple-stacked buttermilk pancakes and choose from berry compote, banana and Greek Yoghurt or bacon and maple syrup. For something a little different why not try their Halloumi and Sweetcorn pancakes for a bit of a savoury twist."

"The Brasco Lounge on Mann Island is a great place to take the kids for lunch. With views of the waterfront and a kids menu full of options that they will love… you can't really go wrong. View this post on Instagram"

"Manchester Opera House is the Palace Theatre’s little sister. It’s located on Quay Street, near Spinningfields. It is smaller than the Palace theatre however, there are still some amazing productions to see here."

"Another one that you'll have to exercise patience for is the RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music), which is - understandably - prioritising the return of students and tutors. You can see the latest updates at www.rncm.ac.uk."

"The Royal Northern College of Music is an internationally acclaimed conservatoire, as well as an eclectic performance venue delivering a diverse programme of music and opera performances."