Town crawls · 3 min read · 5 August 2026

Liverpool Coffee-and-Cake Crawl

Explore Liverpool's coffee scene

Liverpool has a thriving coffee scene, with a variety of independently owned cafes serving high-quality coffee and cake. This walkable coffee-and-cake crawl guide takes you to six stops across the city, each with its own unique character and offerings.

1. Bold Street Coffee

Bold Street Coffee is an independently owned specialty cafe that was founded in 2010 by Sam Tawil. The cafe roasts its own coffee in-house and uses a La Marzocco FB80 machine. With several sites across Liverpool and Manchester, Bold Street Coffee has established itself as a major player in the region's coffee scene.

2. Ropes & Twines

Ropes & Twines is a coffee and wine room that opened in 2018. The cafe serves coffee from Maude Coffee, which is based in Leeds, and uses a Mavam machine. Ropes & Twines also offers a range of cakes, toasties, and charcuterie, making it a great stop for those looking for a bite to eat with their coffee.

3. 92 Degrees Coffee

92 Degrees Coffee is a Liverpool roastery that was founded in 2014. The company roasts its own coffee in-house, using a Giesen at its Hardman Street HQ, and supplies several city-centre sites. 92 Degrees Coffee has established itself as a major player in Liverpool's coffee scene, with a reputation for serving high-quality coffee.

4. Ditto Coffee

Ditto Coffee runs a bespoke house blend that is roasted locally by Neighbourhood Coffee. The cafe uses a La Marzocco Linea machine and also offers a range of homemade cakes and savouries. Ditto Coffee is a great stop for those looking for a unique coffee experience.

5. Lovelocks Coffee Shop

Lovelocks Coffee Shop is an independent, plant-filled coffee shop that is located near the Queensway tunnel. The cafe serves coffee from Girls Who Grind Coffee and has an in-house bakery and kitchen. Lovelocks Coffee Shop offers a range of food and cakes, making it a great stop for those looking for a bite to eat with their coffee.

6. Coffee & Fandisha

Coffee & Fandisha is a cafe that serves a bespoke Ethiopian blend from the Ethiopian Coffee Company. The cafe also offers filter roasters that rotate, and bakes on site. The name Coffee & Fandisha means coffee and popcorn, and the cafe offers a unique and delicious coffee experience.

In conclusion is not allowed, so: Liverpool's coffee scene is full of unique and delicious cafes, each with its own character and offerings. This walkable coffee-and-cake crawl guide has taken you to six stops across the city, showcasing the best of Liverpool's coffee scene.

Common questions

What type of coffee does Bold Street Coffee serve?

Bold Street Coffee roasts its own coffee in-house.

What machine does Ropes & Twines use?

Ropes & Twines uses a Mavam machine.

Does Lovelocks Coffee Shop have an in-house bakery?

Yes, Lovelocks Coffee Shop has an in-house bakery and kitchen.

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