Top 12 cafés and coffee shops causing a stir in Warrington

How about if you feel like a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake?

Which café or coffee shop would be your number one destination for a spot of lunch or to catch up with friends while you enjoy a hot drink?

In our Best of 2024 campaign, we’ve given out 20 awards so far in Warrington for hair, nails and beauty as well as tattoos and independent shops and businesses and many more.

Next up we wanted to find Warrington’s best café or coffee shop.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top 12, who will battle it out to be named Best Café or Coffee Shop 2024.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s Warrington Guardian as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Café or Coffee Shop posts on our Warrington Guardian Facebook or X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Warrington Guardian (September 12 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different voting coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, September 15.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of 2024 appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR 12 BEST CAFES OR COFFEE SHOPS SHORTLIST:

Gourmand!

Gourmand! Sankey, Street, Town Centre

Serving authentic homemade French bakery items.

One nomination said: “Brings the very best of French pastries and bread and excellent simple French dishes to the centre of Warrington.

“An authentic taste of France.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Gourmand.warrington

Zalo's

Zalo’s Café, Knutsford Road, Latchford

According to customers, “staff can’t do enough for you – they are amazing” at Zalo’s in Latchford.

One said: “I visit Zalo’s often and the food is always superb.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063965623137

Dick's Bean Bar

Dick’s Bean Bar, Winwick Street, Warrington

One nomination simply said: “By far the best.”

Another called it one of Warrington’s “little gems”.

For more details go to facebook.com/Dicksbeanbar

Mrs O's Café

Mrs O’s Café, Parr Street, Howley

One review on their Facebook page said: “This is a great café.

“It’s always warm and welcoming and the food is delicious.

“I would highly recommend it.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063670682137

Bon Bon Coffee

Bon Bon Coffee, Knutsford Road, Warrington

One happy customer said: “They serve the best coffee and cakes.

“There’s always a friendly welcome and great service.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551688574628

Rhode Island Coffee

Rhode Island Coffee, Old Market Place, Warrington

The word is that this place serves “the best coffee in Warrington” and it’s become a firm favourite in the town centre.

For more details go to facebook.com/rhodeislandcoffee

Quench and Pickle Café

Quench and Pickle Café, Evans House, Warrington

One nomination said: “It's the most friendly welcoming place in the world!”

Another said: “Great environment with beautiful coffee and food.

“I highly recommend their homemade soup - my favourite is spicy tomato.”

For more details go to facebook.com/quenchandpicklecafe

CJ's Coffee House & Tearoom

CJ’s Coffee House & Tearoom, Warrington Road, Penketh

Having already won Warrington’s Best for Breakfast this year, can they add another Best of 2024 title to their collection?

One reviewer said: “CJ’s is absolutely amazing – it serves great coffee and food.

“The hosts are a fantastic couple.”

For more details go to facebook.com/CJSPenketh

Toast

Toast, Kingsway South, Latchford

One review on their Facebook page said: “I was blown away by the amazing food and service.

“I would highly recommend a trip here.”

For more details go to facebook.com/ToastLatchford

Kings Community Café

Kings Community Café, Longshaw Street, Warrington

One nomination said: “Great food and great service.”

Another thanked Kings Community Café for helping to create great memories.

For more details go to facebook.com/urbancafeuk

The Shed

The Shed, Runcorn Road, Moore

One customer called this place a “hidden gem” and another said “you can’t beat it”.

The lovely staff received a special mention.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090000031326

Two Brothers Coffee

Two Brothers Coffee, Warrington Market

One nomination said: “Two Brothers in the market.

“As far as I know the only coffee shop that gives you the option of different beans as well as preparations.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TwoBrothersCoffeeLtd