A Great Little Place in Sefton

Another lovely visit. We both had one of the days specials. Pork, stuffing, pear chutney sandwiches with salad and crisps. Absolutely delicious with a great coffee as well. The staff are friendly, efficient and we so look forward to our visits.

Went for a Saturday lunch with my partner, I had a wrap and my partner had a ploughman’s platter, which we both really enjoyed. Lovely coffee served by friendly staff! We will definitely be visiting again.

We popped in for a quick lunch....place was busy but quickly we had our table cleaned and wiped and ready to go! We ordered one of the specials -roast beef with caramelised onion and cheddar melt- great choice as panini was very tasty and good quality of beef..my friend had homemade soup full of flavours & delicious. We decided to have a cake between us as they are generous with slices and price was good.. Overall our visit was very nice...service great! Everyone was so nice and happy to help.Nothing was a problem-good idea with water jugs on the side-so staff could concentrate on service rather than serving tap water. Well done!and thank you for lovely visit! Highly recommend:)

This will be my go-to place next time. Every aspect of it was good. Eat inside or out. Nice area outside in the sun/shade. Far enough back from the traffic. Busy but not noisy or overcrowded. Just the right price. Great range of quality food. Particularly recommend the Ploughman’s Platter

Not true all the time when it is perceived or part of the truth. Never not true when it is (the whole) truth. I ordered the beef sandwich. I explicitly asked for no mustard. The sandwich came with mustard, which consequently had to be changed. It was accompanied by a derisory portion of salad and a small bowl of crisps. The beef was processed meat, tasteless, and bad for your health. It was terrible. I thought the dessert might improve things. In fact, it got worse. My cousin ordered the chocolate cake which was cut so thinly it was insulting and tasteless, I asked the young girl to cut my Victoria sponge more generously which she did. I asked for cream. I was told this was extra. It came in a small cup not much bigger than an egg cup. This had to be shared between the two of us and provided us with approximately a large tablespoon each. It was a miserable meal and all I can say is I can't believe all the positive reviews.

The staff here are always so friendly and helpful… even though they are often very busy. The food is tasty and well presented, and the Wi-Fi is fast. It is a great little place.

What a lovely find,me and my friend had Tea and scones,oh my word it was just lush!!! we was on a two day trip to southport,dont think w e will be coming back for a while,but if we do,it will be our first visit

Visiting southport for the day and saw the good reviews for here so we thought we'd give it a try. Soooo glad we did. Such a brilliant cafe. Arrived about half an hour before closing so it was very quiet. Staff following covid guidelines to the letter. Staff friendly and polite as well as offering excellent service. Thanks so much to them. A nice selection of cakes on offer and a good selection of drinks. Asked for our drinks to be extra hot and they where made perfectly. The chocolate orange cake was amazing....so flavoursome, rich yet Such a light sponge...one of the best we've ever had. Recommend the orange hot chocolate too....so lovely. plus the prices are so very reasonable too. Highly recommend this delightful cafe. Please pop along and support them

Covid times make operating a cafe difficult- however the team here did a fantastic job yesterday. Busy but acknowledged on arrival followed by a perfect level of attention. Can’t fault Suggestions a menu for the autistic where items are served separate?

We had lunch in this nice cafe on our day trip to Southport and were very impressed with the quality of the food and the service. And with the 50% discount with the Eat out to Help out, it was a really positive experience!

Went for a family lunch, everything was freshly made, with lovely presentation. Couldn’t fault the food or the service. The selection of lovely home made cakes was too tempting to resist. Will definitely be returning.

We called in for a bite to eat yesterday afternoon, unfortunately we were ten minutes too late as they stopped serving food at 3pm! We settled for tea and cakes which were lovely, no complaints at all, nice place to meet and eat plus all the attractions of the Atkinson are on hand!

Lovely coffee shop based in the Atkinson. I can recommend the chicken sandwiches and my mums favourite Bara Brith. Soups are homemade and delicious as are everything else. Unfortunately only open till 4pm but well worth a visit

This cafe delivers every time. Set inside the art gallery and fresh food abounds. Great coffees and excellent mince pies. Very good tea as well

Just nice to sit without bother, no hurry to move. perfect small luncheon. As you can see clean and tidy

Nice atmosphere, good cup of tea and pleasant service....after enjoying two hours in The Atkinson. Vegan cake was delightful.

Small intermit venue outside of town centre. Good quality food freshly cooked, friendly staff & reasonable prices.

I go here often with my mum as it is well worth the price. Isn’t too expensive but if you consider it £7 for a panini expensive, let me tell you... it is worth it. Salad that comes with the panini is also very good and get a good amount and a little set of crisps on the side. If you aren’t wanting food, the cake in GLP is amazing! The portion sizes are huge!! Which is good for someone like me however if you’re feeling like a small piece, ask and they will cut a smaller piece. It is all homemade cake and the millionaire shortbread is the best. The size if it wow! Definitely recommend taking a friend or family member here

Good location. Great coffee and food. Sandwiches are very good, fresh and well filled. Currently our favourite place for lunch.

Lovely food, hot and home made. Vert quick and clean and very cool on a hot day. Soup was thick and croutons were lovely.

Lovely place right in the centre of town and working for a great cause. Nice food and realistically priced.

Absolutely fabulous food. Staff offered to move tables to accommodate us all. Nothing was too much trouble. Food was great. We tried a variety across the menu and it was all delicious. The only place to go for food or just a coffee

This is a great place to meet for a drink and snack or meal.It is an easy place to meet as in centre of town and in same buildiing as library, art gallery and theatre as well as a well-stocked shop full of local and unique gifts and cards. The seating is comfy and although we only had a drink and a delicious cake the meals looked appetising and freshly prepared with a good choice at reasonable price

Great service with an excellent security. Location good - all staffs portrays real service....will come again for sure

great service. fantastic coffee and selection of cakes. Was nice to meet Ewelina.she is a great credit to the company.

Great cafe in the Atkinson. Delicious cakes and milkshakes. Coffee and sandwich delicious. Caters for gluten free so very attentive to the populations needs as 1 in 4 of us has celiac disease. Definitely returning to this great little place

We tried this cafe for a change and were very happy with our experience. A good place for a light lunch.

Popped in for morning coffee and then returned later on for afternoon coffee. On both occasions I ordered a latte at the till. A lovely touch that our coffees were brought to our table once they had been prepared. The coffee was hot and very tasty and a comparable price with other cafes. The staff were lovely and friendly. There are plenty of tables some with comfy seats and they were cleared promptly and wiped down. A good experience.

Situated just inside the museum, this little cafe was a real find. The children had sandwiches made freshly for them - seeded bread with local Han- and served with a few crisps on the side. Hubby and I shared leek and potato soup and a hummus, carrot and salad sandwich (£5.99, I think). We also shared a slice of chocolate caramel cake and a Custard Cream Blondie. Both of which were generously portioned and absolutely lovely! The atmosphere was relaxed and staff were really friendly and helpful.It really lived up to its name: A great little place!

Located inside The Atkinson and thus suffers from restricted opening hours thus the 3 stars. Huge slices of cake and good coffee

Reviewed Great Little Place over 2 years ago before they opened in the Atkinson so on our visit to Southport we decided to lunch in the Atkinson branch Great location with roomy interior. Friendly helpful staff and excellent service. We both went for the soup and sandwich option. Excellent home made roasted vegetable soup and top quality sandwiches. Will call again on any future visits to Southport.

Only had a quick stop to get some cakes as they looked quite nice. Luckily they also tasted as good as they looked!

This coffee shop is in the heart of Southport on the ground floor of The Atkinson in Lord Street. Slap bang in the centre of the town it has such friendly staff and comfortable seating. An array of delicious cakes and pastries tempts you as you order your coffee/tea/hot chocolate etc and they are up-to-date by offering soya milk as an alternative. As its name suggests it is 'a great little place'.

This cafe supports those with autism and sometimes has employed people who need support to intergrate in a workplace (though I’m unsure about whether this is happening right now). It’s non profit making with proceeds going to authism. Even so, the staff are happy, friendly and enthusiastic and the food is always fresh and tasty. Lovely place for coffee, a sandwich and cake.

Wonderful and friendly staff. Great selection of food including light and healthy options good coffee and tea choice.

I visit Southport every year for a conference and always come here for a cake and coffee always delish with a great choice.

A marvellous cafe with a great range of coffee teas and pastries. The service is amazing and the staff great. Sometimes the card payment machine wont connect to the internet. Spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated.

I frequently visit this smashing coffee shop, very friendly, good selection and reasonably priced. A good selection of comfortable seating, highly recommended, ****

I love this cafe. Relaxed and airy and supporting Autism Initiatives. The coffee is good. The service is prompt and the prices are reasonable. But the main draw are the cakes- amazing. And the Atkinson is pretty good too!

Good food, good coffee and good atmosphere. Well run cafe with friendly staff. Lovely menu with excellent fresh made food. Varied daily specials menu.

Called here for a late breakfast the breakfast menu was a bit limited but all we really wanted was a good gluten free bacon butty and we got it here. Plenty of bacon and lovely gluten free bread which is very hard to find in most Southport cafes. We had a nice hot coffee to accompany our sandwich. Very lovely friendly staff the food and drinks were realistically priced. nice little cafe enjoyed the visit

Fresh and clean well laid out cafe with happy polight staff. The meals we chose where fresh and of generous size as well as being reasonably priced. Our tea pots were topped up at no extra cost. Will definitely go back. Already recommended to friends.

Definitely one of the best places to meet friends and share a snack or brew.

My grandma loved her open ham sandwich with salad and her tea. I who suffer from asperges and I volunteer at charity shops and at an autistic school two days a week think that your staff are really kean to pleas e and are working really hard. Me and Kevin both enjoyed are goats cheese panninis with sun dried tomatoes and a salad dressing. Anna and kevin

We found the surroundings & the food fitted the description and did what it says on the tin. Another Trip Advisor winner.

Visited this cafe with my wife last Friday for lunch. We both had a salad with falafel and humus which was delicious. The only thing that let the meal down was the rather disappointing coffee.

Went for breakfast before visiting the Viking Exhibition at the Atkinson. Really nice to see the cafe area so busy - people sitting outside and inside in the extended seating area. Service was quick and food reasonably priced. Good coffee.

A nice place to visit there's always something going on to look at art music and the library and to top it off a shop full of souvenirs

always wonderful - love it here! Excellent soya coffee and gluten free bread and cakes. Cater for nut allergy's too!

What a little treasure to be found in Southport food was was wonderful staff very friendly a lovely selection of cakes

On Thursday, the soup was Courgette and chic pea, hmm thought i, that sounds a bit bland, boy was i wrong! I shouldn't have been surprised as all the soups freshly made on the premises daily are delicious. Never be put off trying the soup, they never disappoint.

Stopped off for some cool drinks on a hot bank holiday Monday and this place was quiet and peaceful. I hadn’t realised it was part of the gallery when I was looking for it but a helpful passer by pointed us in the right direction. Very obliging staff, quality drinks, comfortable seating and a laid back vibe. Clean and well tended toilets in the gallery attached. No music playing but that was nice after the arcades. Disabled access and facilities and tables were not too close together so great for wheelchair users. Would recommend.

Myself and my wife visited for breakfast I had never been before but my wife had all I can say is superb well worth it beautifully presented top class ingredients very friendly staff clean and tidy lovely decor will be visiting soon thanks you to all

Just wanted a cooked breakfast but that wasn't in the menu. We ended up with toast egg, sausage and bacon but it was all over cooked.

I am fed up with Costa and Nero for two reasons. Firstly the coffee in Nero's is bitter and secondly, both places (along with Starbucks) think nothing of leaving the tables piled up with empty plates and cups.

Went today with a friend for coffee & cake , I've never been before and was pleasantly shocked by the size of the cakes

Popped in to this cafe on the off chance and the cappuccinos where amazing! The staff where also all very friendly and welcoming. The place has a great atmosphere and the food tastes great to! We will be back!

Un gran lugar para visitar para un aperitivo de la hora del almuerzo. La comida es genial y fabuloso café. Una queja, me dijo un amigo que podía comprar algunos famosos ormskirk gingerbread aquí. Pero no disponible cuando llegué. Un poco decepcionado

We had two lovely grilled sandwiches on various breads here along with coffees. All flawless. Great service too. Loved the book swap idea. My only regret is not trying one of their fabulous looking cakes. Recommended.

Visitamos en mi propia. Me gustó la mirada desde fuera mejor por dentro. Mesa en esquina tranquila aunque muy concurrida. Pidió la carne se deshacen y latte. Pannini Ambos eran excelentes. Lo que realmente me impresionó fue la calidad del servicio. Creo que mi camarera Kim era su nombre, me recibió con una sonrisa encantadora. Nada era demasiado para ella y ella era amable y eficiente, sin ser formal. Disfruté de la comida, pero el servicio amable igual que me hizo salir en un marco de mente y quieran visitar de nuevo. Bien hecho Kim eres un crédito a su profesión.

He venido aquí a menudo en los últimos años. Nunca me ha decepcionado. Enorme olla hirviendo de té, rebanadas de pastel. enorme Los bocadillos son fabulosas. Nunca escatiman en el relleno, con una gran ensalada y patatas fritas. Y todo por una buena causa. ....

Llamado en aquí una concurrida sábado a mediodía. Fue un último recurso, para ser sincero, ya que la familia estaba de visita y que no podía encontrar suficiente espacio en la ciudad para los diversos niños, cochecitos, etc. Nos instalamos en una mesa al aire...

A wonderful cosy and intimate little place for breakfast or brunch. Great menu , excellent value and super service.

Enjoyed soup and sandwich deal, the staff are both welcoming and very efficient. Will definitely return when in Southport.

Stopped in for lunch with my parents, husband and 3 year old after reading the reviews on trip advisor. Lovely cosy little cafe with a few tables and some comfy chairs if you want to pop in for a coffee and cake. We had lunch (and cake). Paninis and sandwiches were yummy. Mine was over flowing with Brie. Served with salad, dressing and crisps. The sandwich for the 3 year old was a nice size and full of cheese and her own portion of crisps too. We each had cake, lemon drizzle, chocolate caramel, millionaires shortbread and almond forest fruit cake. Again they were tasty. I would be planning to visit again and would recommend it to family and friends.

What a great little find. Very nice friendly staff always busy lovely lunch and great choice. Very reasonably priced and well worth a visit. Had never heard much about it till I tried and can't believe how busy it is. A must visit.

Nice for coffee and cake or tea and toasted teacakes, comfortable seating, very good staff and excellent cause. Thank you.

Great stop off when shopping. Never disappointed with the cake selection. Well priced and great portions.

I've been to this place many times and called in today to get out of the rain which was horrendous. I was greeted by the lovely staff with a smile and a steaming hot chocolate. Newspapers and comfy chairs kept me in the cafe till the rain eased although the weather was a great excuse for another drink and a delightful wedge of carrot cake which was massive and so tasty. Great value for money and such a welcoming place. Love it.

I popped in with my girlfriend to have a quick lunch this weekend and tried the 'cumberland sausage with Boddingtons braised onion panini' I loved it!! The service was great and the staff were all very friendly. We couldn't resist the homemade cakes we had been told about so we decided to try one and we weren't disappointed! Definitely will be visiting again, overall a great experience.

Lovely little place! Only 3 specifically breakfast options (and no Heinz ketchup!!) but they offer their full menu from opening. Friendly staff, and easy to find.

I was in Southport and just wanted a decent lunch. Queue the Trip Advisor appto the rescue! - Up popped this place and I made my way there. What struck me about the place was just how friendly the people were. It is quite smart too and I ordered some lovely roast beef sandwiches and a salad, which was swiftly served. I really enjoyed my lunch so I'd heartily recommend this place and its simple but extremely delicious food!

Like this place for lunch and afternoon cakes and coffee. Service always super and food reasonable and quick as well.

As it says it's a GLP for lunch or just coffee and cake staff very friendly. Always go there when in Southport town.

Wonderful place for comfort, papers, TV, comfy chairs, cards, jewellery, but best of all - food. Deals of the Day - so different and tasty, cakes home made and absolutely delicious. Staff - can't do enough for you, lovely atmosphere. Well worth a visit!!

Chose this place for lunch having looked at the reviews on here. Friendly helpful staff who provided us with a taster of the soup to make sure it was to our liking. We chose the soup (porcini mushroom, chestnut and thyme) and sandwich (cheese and chutney). Excellent.

Popped in for a coffee but decided to have the soup and sandwich soup was gorgeous and the tuns sandwich was lovely really tasty tuna the cakes looked really tasty but unfortunately diet stopped me from having one but was tempted meals looked lovely

Been a few times and never fails to disappoint. Cakes home made and huge although this time we had the most enormous scones served with butter and jam. So large and fresh we didn't need any lunch! Friendly staff who bring order to your table.

Just popped in for the first time ever and delighted with the food and very friendly informative member of staff. Obviously a very popular venue as at lunch time it was quite full. Caters for gluten-free very well. Soup and gluten-free bread was delicious. Great little place ideal for that quick coffee and cake or light lunch etc. Try it you will not be disappointed.

I only discovered this little gem whilst visiting estate agents looking for a commercial property.'It is literally around the corner from the sister restaurant in London Street Southport.It is bigger and more comfortable.They have the same great menu: really scrum my home made offerings: souls to die for from chefs who won't tell ( " I would have to kill you lol" ).I was in a rush and the young lady wrapped my humous salad roll into foil and brown paper.Both of these places are busy so pick your times. I think they are bistros certainly not cafes".If I could be so bold as to make an observation : actually more of a selfish opinion I suppose. There's a large variety of tempting cake.I would much prefer savoury / ultra healthy choices.It may have changed now but my favourite eating place of the lot is the bistro under the Everyman theatre.The decor and food were so Bohemian I adored the place. Exotic rice/ pasta/ pepper dishes with things like aubergines and pomegranate seeds Yum yum now I am hungry!

Called in around lunchtime with the wife and daughter.The girls had paninis and I had the home made Pea and Mint Soup. The portions were VERY generous and the food well presented. The establishment was very clean and the staff fiendly and efficient.The HUGE homemade portions of cake for dessert are to die for!Beverages are of a similar quality and size.A very pleasant and enjoyable visit in comfortable surroundings. Highly reccomended!

Absolutely love the coffee and meeting friends at Great Little Place! Staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is so good. Food excellent too and staff will do all they can to help if your diet requires slight amendments! And the place is clean too:) Thank you Evelina and all staff:)

Another lovely lunch at GLP the special panini roasted red pepper, chicken, cheese with chipotle mayonnaise hit the spot perfectly and sat outside enjoying the sunshine made it even better.

I visit this cafe most days for coffee and/ or lunch. They have a great selection of veggie options including vegan soup and the cakes are amazing! Staff are all very friendly and brill :)

We were trying to arrange to meet our friends from Carlisle and they said a great little place opposite the Little Theatre. So I said great I know the theatre so what's it called?So glad we eventually worked out what they meant. Relaxed and comfortable easy chairs. Prompt unobtrusive staff and good snacks and huge delicious cake portions. Highly recommended.

I eat and drink at "A great little place" several times a week and have done for several years now. The food and drinks are always fantastic. I consider myself to be a bit picky when it comes to my morning cup of coffee. In fact there are plenty of places I wont even consider buying one at, but given my choice of all the shops in the town centre, this is always my first choice. The food is also of an exceptionally high standard, nicely presented and at a fair price, again its more often than not my place of choice for a quick sandwich or salad etc.What really sets this place apart from most other places is the level of service and character of the staff. They're always helpful, cheery and willing to go above and beyond to make sure the customer has a good experience. Top marks, A truly great little place ;)

We called into this cafe' for coffee this morning. This is this the first time I have order coffee and tea cake for two and both have arrived minutes within each other and hot excellent will definitely call again when we are,in Southport.

I visited the Great Little Place last Saturday with my daughter and my 16 month old grandson. We had lovely coffee and scones but were surprised that they don't have a highchair. This prevented us from having lunch and will stop me completely from visiting just with my grandson. A small investment (Ikea have very cheap but practical ones) would make such a difference and I would really like to visit again but won't while they cannot provide a highchair.

We come here so often and we just cannot stay away! The food is amazing, the drink service is superb, and the cakes are absolutely phenomenal. Whilst it's not super cheap, the prices are reasonable and their affiliation with the Autism charity is such a brilliant cause to donate to. I love looking at all the jewellery and artwork they have for sale too, which are commonly quirky and well priced. They also do gluten free and cater to most allergens, which is so rare but wonderful to find. I highly recommend the gluten free Daim bar cake, and my husband loves the caramel apple cake. We will continue to return for more.

Found this 'a Great Little Place' off the main street, such a wonderful change to find lots of vegetarian options, soya milk for my coffee and good service. A warm welcome from the staff and nothing was too much trouble, and the cakes! all looked amazing, lots of choice and generous portion size

I use this café regularly when I am in town so I thought it high time I reviewed it again. The staff are fab, the cakes delicious and the coffee which is delivered to your table the best in town. The café itself is kept clean and tidy (stark comparison to some chain coffee shops) and the atmosphere is always calm and unhurried. My advice is try it ..... you will like it.

The whole family loves this place, the customer service is amazing, they just care about there customers, Nothing is too much for them. The good is outstanding and the cake is too much for me, but that is not a complaint.

Had a business meeting in here with a client. Lovely little place. Friendly atmosphere. Had a sandwich and a coffee. Both were delicious. Highly recommended for a bite to eat

What a Great Little Place! We always come here when in southport for a treat and have never been disappointed. Fab cakes with such a huge variety to choose from, you just need to return to taste them all!! Coffee is lovely and the food is a good range of sandwiches with various fillings and lovely soup. Prices are reasonable and the staff are lovely and so friendly. A really lovely cosy place to chill and have lunch. Love it!

Having just had a fasting blood test I was ravenous and wanted a big breakfast. My partner remembered A Great Little Place had had good reviews so we went in. There wasn't a great choice for breakfast but we ordered bacon sandwiches and a pot of tea. I wasn't disappointed, it really was the best bacon butty I've tasted in a long time! It was freshly cooked and stuffed full of tasty bacon - delicious! A good pot of tea to go with it and I was set up for the day. It was a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere and nice to find you could say hello or good morning to other customers without being looked at as though you have two heads. The staff were friendly and helpful and it was nice to see how they interacted with customers some you could tell were regulars, others like us had just wandered in. We will definately be visiting again, it was very reasonable and there are plenty of delicious looking cakes to try, but if you're peckish in the morning go and get a bacon sandwich you'll be glad you did!

I have come here on many occasions and Every time Ieave very satisfied. The coffee is amazing, the service is quick and friendly and overall it's just a brilliant place for a coffee and a catch up with friends. I would definitely recommend this 'Great Little Place' to anyone in its vicinity especially since its only a few minutes away from Southport's major train station there is no excuse for not giving it a try. Keep up the fantastic work.

Whenever we are in Southport we visit The Great Little Place for breakfast or for lunch.It is run by a charity which supports young people with autism. Many youngsters have already benefited from the training they receive here and gone on to a career in catering.However, don't for one minute imagine that the food and the service are anything less than first class. In our opinion their food and service are indeed impeccable.Each sandwich or meal is individually prepared and served with a touch of pride.They use fresh local ingredients. For a cafe of its style this cafe is as good as it gets.You can also get a good book for a small donation and there are paintings on the walls and jewellery in a glass cupboard. Instead of lavishing OBE's and MBE's on millionaire sportspeople and show business folk, give them to the dedicated people who organise such great opportunities for our youngsters who only need a strong guiding hand to give them a valuable start. Well done, 'A Great Little Place".

This appropriately named great little place is a simply brilliant lunch venue. We've been here on numerous occasions and have never been disappointed. The food and coffee are delicious and the atmosphere is business-like and welcoming. Plus it serves a good cause. Don't tell too many people about it though!

this is a great little place - (no pun intended). Relaxing sofas ,home made cakes , good quality coffee, free wifi . good for ad hoc business meetings or a quick break from shopping

Great coffee. Nice choice of sandwiches, panninis, Soups etc. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Comfortable place to go in alone.