Cafe Select in Wigan

Cafe been here for years so must be doing something right. Called in for a coffee and toasted teacake which was fine. Close to bus station.

Visited here last saturday with my mum (our monthly outing together). As we passed from the bus station this place looked busy but we have found in the past there usually the best places.. wrong!!!! The food was average as for service; it was full of young girls who clearly had no idea as to what they was doing. We had to constantly ask for assistance from get go including asking could we order. We eventually had our meals which was brought out by one of the staff who was in the kitchen; (not sure how professional that is). Although she was much politer than the other teenagers and serviced us with cutlery and drinks which the other girls had forgot. Wont be going back in a hurry thats for sure.

Quality ingredients, well cooked in a clean and tidy environment. Friendly staff. Very reasonable prices and great value.

Food to die for I had lamb shank and it was so tender it fell off the bone perfect Fish and chips large potions very good quality fish Great value for money Service excellent waitress very friendly and polite

Popped in for some dinner,had chips and pudding and fish and chips,both very nice,also the pot of tea.service good, recommend

Brought wrong order then forgot chips off one of ours. Dirty salt and pepper pots. Tasteless fish and a lot of burnt chips

Called in with my partner for a breakfast ,cafe was empty apart from two other people but the service was shocking , waitress was more interested in talking to friends who called in , ordered drinks , she brought mine over but then went back talking , leaving my partners drink on the side , with no sign of her bringing it over , we had to shout her over , food was ok but the toast was like warm bread , what really bothers me ,is the amount of people allowed to go in the food prep area carrying shopping and wearing outdoor clothing , I witnessed 10 people coming and going through the food prep area , surly this is a cross contamination risk ??? ,With nobody stopping them it must be a normal thing ! .The manager might be interested in staff giving away free drinks to colleagues coming in on their day off too .When we came to leave it took four attempts to shout the waitress for the bill as she was too busy talking to friends again , I would have thought in this day and age ,in a competitive market , customers are worth keeping .There seemed to be more visitors than customers and now I can see why ! Never again .

In need of something to warm us up on a November Saturday, this place satisfied everyone. It was packed and we had to wait for a table, but the atmosphere is really friendly and easy-going. The family whose table we took said they aren't local but they travel in for the all day breakfast and shepherd's pie, which was enough of a recommendation for my sister and brother-in-law. Brother-in-law had the large breakfast, including black pudding, mushrooms, beans, tomatoes etc. Sister had the most enormous shepherd's pie, plus a bowl of multiple veg, that she simply couldn't finish. Both got top marks. I plumped for old favourite egg and chips, with two perfect fried eggs and only £2.50. Iced tap water was also provided, which was very welcome. With a cup of strong coffee to finish, this was a very reasonably priced lunch, with good service and helpful staff. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Stopped of a Cafe select as we just fancied some good old fashioned fish and chips,the fish and chips were ok and the service was also ok,nothing bad to report just a nice simple cafe,but it could be better.But at the end of the day it’s a small no frills cafe so you can’t be expecting all bells and whistles:-)

sorry Howard called at select this afternoon 6th june with a friend and the mrs 2 of us wanted pudding and chips but they had none so i picked half chicken chips and peas mrs picked hotpot and friend had liver and onions with chips the liver was dry and lacking any gravy the hotpot was just warm and dry and the crust could not be cut I tried myself and was impossible to cut complained and they changed the crust which was exactly the same the chicken looked good untiI I cut into the middle which was still frozen the cook came over and apologised and said it was hard to judge if the chicken is cooked or not !!! not a good answer on health grounds this was after waiting about 40 minutes for the food and not busy only three other people in café probably the worst three meals I have ever been served anywhere in the world didn't charge me for the chicken but maybe we shouldn't have paid for any of it only the drinks and the bread use to be good food here but everything seems to be done on the cheap come on Howard something needs to be done this is the second bad meal I have had here only went back because our friend liked to eat here so we took him back after being poorly only to find out later when he ate here it was only egg and chips that he had not much chance of spoiling that will never go back!!!!! don't go here !!!! terrible

Clean and pleasant surroundings and friendly staff lured me into this cosy town centre cafe. Was very dissapointed by the "Lancashire Hotpot" Very bitter crust and generally the wrong consistency. I have had Hotpot on numerous occasions in other establishments and up to date have never been dissapointed. Unfortunately I am unable to comment on the other items on the menu. The coffee was ok incidentally.

Cafe select is a good and busy cafe, it's attached to a chippy for proper chippy food or a selection of other foods. Really good beef n ale plate pie, pleasant and accommodating staff. Good choice of food. We call in each time we're in Wigan centre and never had a bad meal.

I ordered a simple Fish & Peas meal, it was early 11.45am, the plate was very cold the fish was a fair size but lukewarm (so early?). I hope my review makes a difference for the better. I will return but it will be sometime before I do.

Good selection of food and drinks. Very pleasant staff, interacted with my kids brilliantly. We ordered 2 full English breakfasts, they were very greasy but if you like a good old fashioned FRY up then it's not bad. Good British greasy spoon cafe.

Best fish and chips ever served in a cafe varied menu reasonable prices and excellent quality selection of beverages and very friendly staff

The range of dishes never ceases to amaze.All day breakfast to fish and chips or hot pot ,the quality is amazing and the portions are huge.

estado dos veces en este establecimiento, una vez para el desayuno y hoy para la cena.

I'm not sure how anyone could have a bad word to say about this place. I live local and I go in on a regular basis and have never had a problem. Great staff, a great selection of different foods and reasonably priced. It's filled with regulars. The majority of the reviews are 5 rated for a reason. We can't all be wrong in thinking it's a brilliant cafe. Look forward to seeing everyone soon for my big breakfast! I think I'll have a cheese toastie to take away with me for my lunch after.

I'm not usually one to complain but I could not share this review soon enough! We visited this cafe for lunch on Boxing Day bank holiday and were surprised by the amount of staff they had working there. The decor is awful. The restaurant was quiet so we were easily able to find a table and as soon as we sat a member of staff came to take our order without giving us chance to see a menu. We ordered a cheese toastie and chips however when it was served to us by, what was effectively, a careless child it was in fact cheese on toast. We complained that it wasn't what we ordered so the girl took the food back to the kitchen put the cheese on toasts together and brought it back as a toastie. Now, we aren't stupid and we are more than aware of what she did. I should point out that on the menu cheese on toast is £2.25, a toastie is £4.25 and comes with salad and crisps. The plates and cutlery looked dirty, the mugs were chipped and mismatched and the salt and pepper shakers were odd. Basically full of imperfections. The food was good. Nothing special, small portions, not worth what it cost, but edible. When we went to pay the bill we were seen to by another careless employee who tried to overcharge us by charging for a toastie when we were given CHEESE ON TOAST. It was only £2 and to be frank it wasn't about the money, this was purely a matter of principal. That she thought it was okay to over charge me. She seemed confused when we said that we had cheese on toast and not a toastie. She was unaware of the difference between the two. Eventually after I kicked up a fuss the price was right. Overall, AVOID THIS PLACE! The decor is tragic, staff are lazy, careless, and rude, and the food is very over priced! It would've been cheaper AND BETTER for us to go to costa. And we certainly will next time

Cafe Select is the best name for this place . with a great menu to choose from featuring some good old fashioned favourites. Whether you go for the all day breakfast, liver and onions, braised steak,various pies, roasts or the excellent fish and chips, you will be spoiled for choice at this excellent, friendly old fashioned cafe. The staff are lovely, the place is functional, bright and spotless. No frills just excellent value. I would absolutely have no hesitation in recommending it, Very reasonably priced too, a feather in Wigans cap.

Great place, friendly staff and they serve good quality, hot cafe food. Staff are brilliant and the reason why every opportunity we call in for a full cooked breakfast or lunch whenever we are in town

Lets be straight, this is a cafe and not a posh restaurant, the welcome was bright and breezy when we entered on a rainy day. Tables were limited as they were busy and the hard working staff were constantly rushing around, but all smiling and acknowledged customers making warm short conversation when possible. Being in Wigan we went for the pies (home made steak & ale, chicken and mushroom with lots of chunks of meat & flavour), real potato chips ( not from the freezer) and a choice of veg. (Only mixed was on the menu but we were offered anything available. If I was to be picky I would say the pies were warm and not hot however the food was great and plentiful, lovely service and will now be a must if in the area for lunch.

I wish I'd found this little chippy years ago, the food quality is always consistently high (eat in or takweaway) and the staff are friendly. The prices are reasonable and the portions generous. I only wish it was open in evenings too!

Found this place on Saturday 3rd January 2015. Don't know how I have missed it but i will be going back. Food very good, great value, service excellent and the whole place was very clean. Lots to choose from on the menu. I usually go to 'spoons but Cafe Select will now by my first choice when wanting a sit down meal or snack.

I always make a bee line for this lovely place every time I come to Wigan. Just visited with my family and once again they are super friendly and the food was spot on. Perfect all round. Thanks!

Ordered a "Medium" Breakfast. The Sausage, measured in length was no more than 2inches and approx half an inch thick and the rasher of bacon was no bigger than half the palm of my hand, i only got one of each. The rest of the plate was filled up with the least expensive items ie beans, tomatoes, mushrooms which visually made it look value for money. I thought there might have been another rasher of bacon under the egg but after searching the plate nothing was found. If thats the medium breakfast I wouldn't like to think what the small breakfast consists of. Cannot recommend for breakfasts & I certainly will not be paying another visit.

Must say food and staff great !! Value for money and menu is very extensive with the "Chippy" part and the cafe ....God help you !!! lol ............

Great value breakfast. The staff are extremely friendly and always make a fuss of our two year old daughter making us feel really welcome. Nothing is too much for the staff.

When ever I'm in Wigan and I am going for dinner I will always go to cafè select. The food is very tasty, friendly staff and excellent service. The fish is absolutely gorgeous asleep as all the other food. Everything is home made and fresh. No microwave meals in here!! Well worth a visit if not for the food but for the reasonable prices .

Really enjoyed my visit, passed by many times as the outside didn't really suggest what I found inside. I went with friends who where visiting the town. Excellent service and food, and they sell alcohol which I didn't expect for a cafe. Will be going back.

Two of us wanted to try The Coven veggie place over the road but the third (Wiganer) member of our group is an avowed meat eater so we ended up here, first for a coffee, then back for a meal as it all looked so good. The coffee was excellent - it stayed hot, which is always a bonus for me. When we returned we were spoilt for choice from the large menu offering a variety of things - in our group our confirmed meat eater had the chilli with rice and chips, easy-going gave up on vegetarian thoughts and had a massive lamb roast, while I had a veggie panini with salad and chips. Looking round, other diners had plates piled with pies covered in thick gravy, with mash and veg that looked like proper traditional comfort food. The chips were thick and delicious and we all enjoyed our meals. The first waitress was extremely friendly and informal - possibly not everyone's cup of tea but it made the whole ordering process relaxed and fun. We had iced tap water - always a bonus - and she apologised that the veg with the roast dinner weren't fresh as they had run out (it being quite late in the afternoon). This was refreshing honesty. Portion sizes were inevitably large and, sadly, we couldn't fit any of the pudding choices in - with all the usual suspects on offer to tempt us; cheesecake, sticky toffee pudding, apple pie and custard etc. This is home cooked traditional food as it should be, with no airs and graces. I really enjoyed the whole experience and will be bringing my very fussy son for sausage and mash soon (there being a vinyl shop just along the way). Recommended.

Me and my daughter love it here. Lovely home cooked food with really friendly staff. The plate steak pie and chips is to die for with lashings of gravy and stacked with fresh veg.My mum loves the home made soups. Everything is really fresh.The prices are reasonable also.One of our favourite places.

Staff were doing there best to make us feel welcome and the food is fresh and cooked to order. There's no pre-cooked

Been coming to cafè select and mr chips for years.never had a bad meal here yet. The food is Delicious and the staff are really friendly. The prices are very reasonable too. highly recommend here.

Been comeing here for a while now, the best full English brekie in Wigan, big size, also the staff are friendly, always smiling and nothing is to much trouble for them, overall a nice cafe would recommended

We had a fantastic full English breakfast here last week. Big portions, quality food, very reasonable prices and excellent, friendly service.

We have been coming here for years for our breakfast, its a lovely little place & we are always made to feel very welcome, the staff are amazing. Big up to Christain who does a great fry up and the place wouldnt be the same without Louise & Gemma :)Keep doing what your doing xxx

It used to serve the best fish and chips in town, the fish are now all batter and small fish. Will now use a different chippy

Best cafe I have visited in a long time for service and choice of extensive menu. Friendly waitress service,nothing too much trouble. When in Wigan make sure you visit here

Went for lunch. Delighted to find light bites on the menu which was ideal for everyone. The service was excellent. The fish and chips were well-cooked and they do an excellent "Sandwiches, Pie, & Soup." I recommended to go and try......we will be back again!

Went for lunch. Delighted to find light bites on the menu which was ideal for everyone. The service was excellent. The fish and chips were well-cooked and they do an excellent "Sandwiches, Pie, & Soup." I recommended to go and try.

As local workers we always use Cafe Select to make a variety of sandwiches. The service is very quick and they always deliver if we are unable to collect.The chippy next door, run by the same staff,is also very clean and with very helpful pleasant staff.The prices and the quality of the food of both are always spot on!

This cafe is a real must if visiting Wigan the variety of food including specials is amazing aswell as the value for money on the meals. The staff are always smiling and obviously really enjoy working there. Overall a top cafe with a lot of character.

Brilliant food, the fish and chips were freshly cooked and the portions were huge. Absolutely yummy and great value for money

We come to the Cafe regularly and enjoy it everytime. Its good value for money and the breakfast is always lovely. The menu choice is far better than most other Cafes in Wigan and the staff are really friendly - nothing is too much for them. Would recommend the Cafe to everyone!!

This is a fantastic cafe where the staff are welcoming and friendly. Theres a young girl with red hair who served us who is very pleasent, friendly and couldnt do enough for us. We waited about 10 minutes for our food after ordering, when it came it was hot, well presented and full of flavour. My partner had the chippy from the side of the cafe, and again the food was great.

Perfect for a midday meal or light snack . I chose fish and chips and the fish was the biggest Iv ever seen and it was serve with propper chips excellent value for money - even had a glass of wine !! A must even if you just want a coffee

great choice of menu,friendly staff and a very clean place to eat

This cafe is at the back of the parish church in Wigan town centre its connected to mr chips fish and chip shop. Mr chips has always been my favorite chip shop in Wigan and now it has an eat in cafe next door . The cafe is fully licensed and serves excellent coffee. The premises are clean and it's more restaurant aurroundings than a greasy spoon. Staff are friendly - just the best place to eat fish and chips from a plate indoors in Wigan simple

ignorant staff for a start, will not be returning again. far better cafe in jaxons court courtyard cafe i think it was.. working in a cafe myself i serve the way i would expected to be served myself. food was dry and been stood for a wile.

lovely cafe, great for lunch whilst out shopping, extensive menu, decent prices been numerous times and never had bad experience

I try to get to this little cafe once a week,usually on a saturday to sit down with a football coupon and a paper,and have a full english and a pot of tea with my mate and sometimes with my girlfriend if shes due an airing,and ive got to say its the best little cafe ive ever been to anywhere in the whole world,nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff who all genuinely look like they enjoy being there,if you come to wigan,you've got come here for a brekkie,the food is fantastic,always well cooked,from a varied menu and served with a smile.

In the small street of Hallgate in Wigan, next door to the fine fish and chip shop, Mr Chips is Cafe Select. The Cafe Select is actually part of Mr Chips and provides a restaurant. A warm welcome from the friendly team of waiting staff, where an incredibly varied menu is provided and of course a lot of the diners just plump for the fish and chips from Mr.Chips.Nothing is too much trouble for the team where, apart from the menu choices, you can almost mix and match anything that's on the menu. Famous for the three choices of "all day breakfast" you can choose from the breakfast, the bigga breakfast or even the megga breakfast.The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, but be warned, if you're looking for lunch, get there early as it's often extremely busy between 11.30.am and 1.30.pm. but once inside, you'll soon see why.