
06 Dec 2024
A full English is a staple part of British culture and cuisine. It includes our three main food groups; carbs, protein and fats so, it’s essentially what we need to live a balanced life. The traditional full English breakfast is an old British tradition, one that can trace its roots back to the early 1300s! The gentry of the time would base their breakfast on the old Anglo-Saxon tradition of hospitality; to provide hearty, full breakfasts for friends, relatives and neighbours who would come and visit their estates. They would indulge in a full English breakfast before they went out to hunt, before a long journey and, most notably, the morning after their regular parties.
With that in mind, take a look at our list of the finest places to buy your full English breakfast in Liverpool and dine like a 13th century millionaire… or a hungover one…
Moose Coffee serves a huge array of delicious breakfast foods, from pancakes and eggs to the legendary, Mighty Moose full English. For £8.95, they have created their own twist on the classic breakfast feast; homemade fresh potato hash, fried on the griddle with garlic, onion and Dijon mustard. This is topped with two Moose-style fried eggs and three rashers of back bacon, served with white or granary toast. You can also add a number of sides including beans and sausages. If you’re feeling extremely brave, why not order the Lone Star Moose? This is a meat feast of minute steak, gourmet chipolata sausages and their potato hash. Topped with two free range fried eggs, griddled tomato AND your choice of toast. There are three locations around Liverpool: Hope Street, Dale Street and on the Princess Dock. Are you up to the challenge?
The myth and legend that is The Tavern Co serves award-winning breakfasts, including their traditional full English. There are often queues out of the door so, make sure you book in advance for this one. Although they do accept walk-ins, there is often quite a long wait. But it’s totally worth it! Winner of the Best Breakfast Awards 2014 and 2015, The Tavern’s full English won the judges’ hearts as the nation’s best full English location. Now, if that doesn’t entice you, we don’t know what will…
As you’d expect from a traditional full English, The Tavern’s includes; two Lincolnshire sausages, two rashers of lean back bacon, fried egg, black pudding, grilled tomato, sautéed mushrooms, baked beans and toast – all for £10.45. The portions are more than enough, the quality of the food is beyond amazing, coupled with The Tavern’s vintage decor, it makes for a lovely start to the day. The value for money here is fantastic, which is why it is such a popular location. They also serve an American twist on the classic breakfast, which includes fries and pancakes or, if you’re planning on hiking Everest, order The Big One. The most monstrous breakfast on this guide, it covers the best of everything! Aged rump steak, two sausages, two back bacon, two eggs, two hash browns, a ladle of beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms, black pudding and toast. Good luck!
If you fancy a swanky, plant-filled and rustic location, slightly out of the hustle and bustle of the city, head to The Brunch Club on Duke Street. Charming, casual and cool, The Brunch Club has adopted a raw and industrial approach to their interiors, with bare brick walls, low hanging lighting and casual sofas. Their full English, AKA, The Fry, uses high-quality ingredients in a high-quality, relaxed atmosphere. At £11.95, this is slightly more expensive than the other breakfasts on the list, but it does include all the staples such as, free-range eggs, thick bacon and Stornoway black pudding.
Opening their doors in 2010, Bold Street Coffee has stood the test of time and has transformed itself from a humble coffee shop, to a must visit for their beautiful food. Their version of the full English, or as they call it, the ‘Fry’, is served until 4pm. So, even if you’re a late riser, you can still enjoy the very best of the English breakfast until the late afternoon. Bold Street Coffee’s staff are very friendly, which is just another reason why the coffee shop has so many regulars and a great reputation. A welcoming atmosphere, a filling breakfast and fantastic coffee will always make you want to come back for more. Their relaxed vibe makes it a great place for new and old visitors alike to spend the morning eating hearty food and drinking hearty coffee. A winning combo in our eyes.
When owner and founder Sarah was forced to take redundancy, she took her loss as the catalyst to ignite her dream, and on 9th May 2016, Lovelocks was born. It sources fresh, local ingredients, which means that when you eat at Lovelocks, you know you’re supporting local and independent businesses. The Lovelocks menu works in a slightly different way to the rest of the breakfast places in this guide. Here, the menu is a build your own. With a wide selection of choices including the traditional – sausage, bacon, eggs and BBQ beans – you can also spice up your full English breakfast with spinach, halloumi or pancakes! This has a quirky and homely vibe with house plants galore and heaps of natural light. Head here if you want to feel like you’re eating in your own kitchen, minus the washing up!
Delifonseca has a great reputation for good, friendly service. Manager Tom Ford and his trusty lieutenants, Ceri-Anne, Mandie and Karen have a reputation for going the extra mile. The breakfast menu, served until 11:45am, is very generous. From the signature Delifonseca breakfast and its veggie counterpart to the hearty Dockers’ breakfast and much more!