Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Standish

"Home Sweet Home has grown from humble beginnings to many locals’ favourite eatery that now boasts two locations in the city. Whether you opt to eat in the original Northern Quarter branch or the newer venue in Great Northern, expect a huge focus on dessert alongside the equally impressive savoury menu. The ice-cream shakes hark back to the 1950s in the best possible way, American style pancakes are the ultimate breakfast treat and their deep dish cookie pie is to die for – and that’s not even mentioning the incredible array of colourful sugar-covered pimped out cakes that sit tantalisingly in their dessert bar."

"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."

"There’s regularly a queue stretching down the street for good reason, so make sure you arrive early on weekends as they run out of bagels fast!. With plain bagels costing £1, it’s easy to take a box of freshly baked bread away and build a bagel at home. Alternatively, The Bagelry offers a delicious range of fillings in the bagel of your choice."

"Liverpool and beyond, the bagel-shaped hole in your life has now been filled. A real labour of love goes into the bagels and that’s the reason we’re hooked."

"TAKK is one of Manchester’s best independent coffee houses, with three spots scattered throughout the city centre. Providing locals and visitors with a warm and welcoming space to work and meet, TAKK takes its inspiration from the laid-back lifestyle in Scandinavia and Iceland. Their coffee is great, and their food is simple and delicious."

"Takk is a Scandinavian coffee shop very famous for the Nordic style espresso. This is one of the best options among Manchester cafés northern quarter. The ambience reflects the exact Scandinavian theme, where lightning and interior are correctly chosen to make you feel cosy."

"Takk is a simple room in the Northern Quarter that’s been pushing the Manchester coffee scene forward for years. Stripped backbenches and a room full of co-workers sipping drinks from their big wholesome mugs. Great simple breakfast options too."

"What came first: delicious vegetarian breakfasts or The Egg Café?. We’ll let you debate that one over a lip-smackingly good veggie breakfast. If any veggies, vegans, or general foodie-lovers are looking for a cool, chilled-out place to get some scran, then you can’t go wrong with this brilliant café."

"Liverpool’s Premier Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant, situated in the city centre at 16-18 Newington, off Bold St and Renshaw Street. Vegetarian and vegan food in airy loft with exposed girders, mezzanine floor and gallery space. New revamped menu coming soon and we cannot wait to sample it!"

"If you’re out and about taking a stroll around Calderstones Park then the Interesting Eating Company is the perfect place to stop off for some pancakes. They offer a range of savoury crêpes and American Style pancakes with loads of toppings so there will be something for everyone. They are even able to make most of their recipes gluten-free!"

"Nestled on Allerton Road, The Interesting Eating Company is better known for its waffles and pancakes - but they do a brilliant breakfast, too. For under a fiver you can get two poached eggs, two sausages, two slices of grilled bacon and loads of baked beans, plus a round of handcut toast and preserves. They also do veggie breakfast."

"A venue that’s most famous for its pancakes is sure to be a hit with the kids, right?!. This independent coffee shop and eatery will also impress parents with its great coffee, all day breakfasts and homemade soups. In addition, there’s a small garden outside which is lovely on a sunny day."

"Croma is on the busy Wilbraham Road in Chorlton but there are also branches in Manchester’s Albert Square and in Prestwich and Didsbury. All of them are popular haunts for families."

"GRB Skin Clinic, located on Cross Street in Sale, offers an array of beauty treatments such as manicures, pedicures, waxing services and eyebrows. There's a handy bus stop just in front of the salon which takes you to either Altrincham or Manchester City Centre and Sale metro is a short 10-minute walk away. Over 30 years of experience combined with the use of quality products such as Environ, you are definitely in good hands with these specialists."

"Popular permanent attractions of The Victorian Gallery and Lark Hill Place (re-creation of a typical northern street during Victorian times), as well as an ever-changing exhibition programme. The Museum also provides activities for children during the…"

"Football (known in America as soccer) is the national pastime in England, but especially in Manchester, home of Manchester United. The city's National Football Museum is a great way to learn more about the history and culture of the beloved sport, including special exhibits on topics like the fashion of football shirts and women's soccer. It has a huge archive of items, with pieces that date back to the early 20th century, and it's engaging for kids as well as adults."

"Home to one of Britain’s largest art collections, the Walker Art Gallery is a must-visit in Liverpool. The gallery features European art dating from the 14th century to the present, including work by Hockney, Rembrandt and Lowry. The gallery holds an extensive number of paintings, as well as sculpture and even fashion, making it a wonderful cultural hub."

"The Walker Art Gallery is one of Liverpool’s leading art galleries and showcases paintings and sculptures from as far back as the 13th century. Home to Renaissance masterpieces and a leading selection of Victorian and pre-Raphaelite art, this gallery has housed some of the oldest art pieces in the city for 130 years."