M.Ray Prescot in Knowsley

What can I say? Prescot will truly see the end of several eras when Ray’s bakery is sold. Pies, cakes, celebration cakes, bread, scones, mince pies are truly second to none. Many of the cakes are the same recipes I enjoyed as a small child. My aunt used to send me with her shopping list when I couldn’t see over the counter. When I was at high school we would get off the bus on the way home and buy a bag of “brokes” - better than a lucky bag! A “Ray’s Buffet” has been the backdrop of many family occasions, happy and sad. You can actually increase the turnout to a funeral in Prescot with the promise of a “Ray’s Buffet”. The cafe was lovely and is much missed. I will be stocking my freezer before the closure!

Great food & cakes & great staff but it’s closing as Rays end of September & some chain I’ve never heard of are taking it over... it’s doubtful it will be to the standard of Rays & food won’t be baked on the premises.... hopefully it will still be good food under this new chain ?

Just wow! Everything is delicious. Had a Prescott pie and it was like a Sunday lunch in a pie! Wonderful

Go in there pretty frequently.Always get a chicken,ham + leek pie.They are lovely,but today i got one and have just eaten it and i have to say i was very disappointed.Normally they are full of chunks of chicken and plenty leek,today it was nothing like that.Yes there was chicken and leek in it but nothing like the norm.Still tasty but considering the pies are now £2.10 they are not what they used to be. Maybe it was just that one like that, i dont know but i wasn't happy.I know everything has gone up but that's not good when the quality has dropped. Disappointed customer today. Hopefully Rays will address this or they may lose their name for quality pies and coinfectionary

This is the second cake Ray's have made for my family, this one being a Peter rabbit design for my grandson's first birthday. I took a picture to the shop and it was replicated exactly as the picture. Absolutely beautiful, we were very pleased with the cake. I would recommend Ray's to anyone, the staff were so helpful. Thank you so much.

£2.80 for 2 sausage rolls was very steep ,,was told because they came from the hot tray i had to pay tax ,,told then they are freezing and he said dont blame me blame the government ha

love your bread and cakes just wish you would deliver to allerton road before the shop opens the last two days i have gone for large custars&large apple pie they dont get delivered till after the shop opens i can not go later when i do all sold out like i said love your bread &cakes.

Food is great, but come on people, a little smile and some jeoviality wouldn't go amiss.. If you hate your job so much, find another.. Oh and the charge for bags is a pee take...

Visited a few times over the last few weeks, staff really friendly and helpful. food lovely and highly recommend

Tried rays homemade sausage roll and donut. Both absolutely delicious. Would go again. Will be returning with the kids for them to try some delicious cakes

Because the 10 and 10a busses stop outside! I've never sat and had a coffee in there, but whenever I've been in, there's always a queue. The last time I went in, I treated myself to a box of four cakes, just over a fiver, and they were excellent, value and quality, and something special. Viva Rays, I say! It's the Jewel in the Crown of Prescot.

Been going here for 40 years. I used to go every day when I worked in Prescot, it's just a few times a year now and the odd rare trip to the cafe. If you go two words "sausage roll". Used to have debates on cold or hot. I'm in the hot camp, either way delicious. Walnut cake and Viennese fingers a must, anyway im off to slimming world.......

Went with family for my Niece’s 30th birthday , it was lovely cake’s were delicious as where the finger sandwiches. Would definitely go again and recommend

The best, it’s a treat rays bakery definitely try it, from the sausage rolls to the fresh made barms this place is the one, try it

Just had a very tasty breakfast barm in rays coffee shop Prescot. I have been going into rats for donkeys years and the quality never fails. The barm was delicious and generously filled alongside a hot latte. The server was friendly and helpful. There are other new coffee shops in Prescot with more up to date surroundings but not as good quality as rays. Highly recommended

Friday lunchtime busy quaint and very popular.Excellent well prepared tasty food well worth the wait. Try the club sandwiches and demand a sumptuous vanilla slice.Jean will pop next door and reserve one from the shop bakery.

Local bakery in Prescot hight street.Has large selection of homemade breads,cakes,tarts & pastries,pies both sweet & savoury. Well stocked deli section and a really great tea shop.Makes & sells speciality celebration cakes but also takes orders for personalized cakes for all ocassions.Highly recommended. Gets very busy lunchtimes.

Service was great, had a bit of a wait for food but place was very busy and staff had politely explained ahead of time, even apologising when we were paying. Breakfast was great, food was cooked well and not swimming in grease. Overall lovely food and service.

Great place in the heart of Prescot town centre selling what is in my opinion the best chocolate cake that I have ever tasted! Keep it up guys! 5*!

I go to Rays every Friday for my nan's pie when I'm being naughty I also get one for myself these are the nicest pies I have ever eaten. In my opinion no other bakery can compare to Rays. We normally choose a meat and potatoe but they sell out fast. All the cakes here are devine and you could easily be swayed to have one when you see them.

Yet again Rays delivered excellent cakes and service when we ordered Birthday Cup Cakes for a family birthday.

Ray's is prmarily a bakery with a cafe attached. Good coffee and food at reasonable cost but service is a bit slow at times. There is also a Ray's branch in Allerton Road, Liverpool.

I’ve been to Rays for years itfab The cakes and pastries are amazing I always buy them for my parents ... love them Great choice 👍🏻

Absolutely amazing food, cakes, pies, quiche, bread, pastries just everything is so nice, a proper old fashioned bakery, staff always very nice and polite, I go at least once a week

A fine establishment with tasty cafe good but slow service and small portions

Fantastic place and the staff are nice. But the cakes are something really special. I would recommend this place to anyone.

We visited Rays to find one lady serving customers, however, she appeared to have too much work for one person to cope with the requests from customers.The pot of tea was not hot enough.We could also look directly into area of the kitchen and the place looked tired and in need need of an upgrade. The experince put us off attending again.

The nicest bakery around - wont go anywhere else for my cakes and pastry's. Lovely café too. Worth every penny

Prob best cakes pies and cafe I have been a little extra price wise .but well worth it Old fashioned in character .helpful staff and also try sanwhices meats and cheeses from the deli counter superb

We have been visiting Rays for some years now and have never had a bad experience. The cakes, breads etc are always prepared to a high standard, are always made fresh and are great value for money.

I have to say I am addicted to Ray's meat pies! They really are the most delicious I've ever tasted. It's also always a pleasure to visit the café next door to the shop which is quite old fashioned and obviously has a steady supply of regular visitors that have probably been going there for years; you can see why as their bakery is so good but as well as that, the staff are very friendly and efficient. The only reason I've rated Ray's 'very good' as opposed to 'excellent' is that their prices are a little on the steep side and the chairs in the café are very uncomfortable. They either need replacing or seat cushions adding. On the whole though, a lovely little old fashioned shop and café.

Best bakery around that’s y they’ve been there so long !

Beautiful old fashioned cakes,like coconut macaroons,vanilla and custard slices,french fancies all made on site. If you like pies your in for a treat Beef pies,pork pies,the tastiest ever sausge rolls with real sausage in them.

This bakery has been going for years and year! The pies and cakes are absolutely delicious ! There is a olde world tea shop attached to the shop. Recommended

Ray's is an institution in the area. It's one of these places that always provides excellent products & service. Top...

Used for my wife birthday and other family parties. Why would you want to do it yourself when you get...

The cafe is in need of decorating, new furniture and table ware. I was very disappointed. The scone which I...

I visited this small restaurant with my 92 year old Aunt who was in a wheelchair. The welcome was genuinely...

I've shopped here over the course of many years, cakes, pies, sausage rolls etc great quality and nice staff. However I'd never used the cafe before, went in for breakfast ordered a sausage and egg barm, when it arrived presented very nicely and the egg was perfection, however only 1 sausage cut length ways and it was lost on the barm. Come on M Ray's you can stretch to two sausages for that price. Disappointed !

I have purchased trifle from many shops and cake shops. Nothing beats Rays thought. Well worth a purchase.

They are the best pies, and amongst the best cake selection around. A lovely little cafe to enjoy a good pot of tea in as well

This shop has been open since 1940's . Their quality of produce has never varied. You will not be disappointed when you shop here.

this shop is a liitle family buisness been here decades affordable amazing cakes by far the best i have tasted and all freshly baked well worth a trip inside

This place has been going for a long time and still makes you mouth water when you look in at all the lovely cakes well worth stopping off and getting a box full of all different types

Ray's sausage rolls are the BEST! sausage rolls in the world, but you have to be quick to get them as they roll out fast.... the pastys are good too!

MR Rays Bakeries situated in the heart of Prescot is a must to visit if you like your cakes freshly baked,if you can walk out with only one you are a better man than me thay are delicious. Forget about your waist line and try the sausage rolls you won't regret it.

Good selection of pies pasties cakes, parking refundable on purchase. One of the best catering establishments in the area.

Always a daily delight, for your cakes and pies pleasure, none better,So you always come to Rays for the ...best!

We have visited rays quite a few times. It is always a pleasant experience. The staff are always polite and helpful and always enjoy the afternoon tea

As a young lad growing up, rays was an institution. Christmas fancies came from Rays. The Meat and Potato pie is a big favourite in the area. Years ago, Rays' competitors had to change their product to "Potato and Meat Pie" under trade descriptions.

This bakery is worth breaking your diet for!!The steak pies are to die for and the doughnuts are sugar heaven!!

Visited this bakery on a recommendation and was not disappointed. We stocked up for a picnic - the pies and sandwiches were delicious and the homemade cakes were yummy. Staff were very helpful and pleasant.

Rays has always been a pleasure for our family - now 5 generations have enjoyed the delicious cakes, savouries and 3 generations have had wedding cakes from here. Sometimes the coffee shop is busy and service is slow and tables are not cleared quickly. This is a small price to pay for such enjoyable foods. A sausage sandwich was a special request and treat for my gran daughter from the age of 2 and she still enjoys one on visits home from uni!

Excellent bakery and tea shop well worth a visit staff helpful and friendly pies and cakes delicious wedding cakes or occasion cakes made to order call in and give them a try

M.Ray Prescot is a local bread, cake an pie maker. The pies are the best, I know pies are very subjective but I go out f my way to eat #M. Rays if I can.

Staff friendly and helpful. Lovely coffee and cake. My daughter in law also enjoyed her pot of tea, nicely presented.

I visited ray's cafe in my dinner hour at work , I had the hot pork & onion barm with chutney! It was delicious! The staff where extremely friendly! I will be visiting again.

This concern has been trading in fine cakes for over 80 yearsThe standards of cleanliness in both cafe and shop are superCafe has a good range of smaller meals aimed at shoppers and most of the produce is available in the shop also.Timing is key in the shop because of its popularity. Home made pies sell very quickly

Gorgeous food. Everything I've had from here has been full of flavour. Staff are lovely and friendly.

Firs thing to say is the 3 Stars are for the customer service certainly not the food. Rang Ray's today to see if I had missed the deadline for Christmas orders - the lady on the other end was so abrupt & rude. She talked over me like she had a script she needed to read! I just wanted to know deadline day & she said "you can't order over the the phone you need to fill in the order form & pay in full in the shop" really grumpy! So I visited the Prescot shop - bought some goodies for the day (sausage rolls second to none)!!! 5 stars. The best meringues, egg custard slice & trifles ever! But when I asked about ordering I was told my another grumpy lady, that I could only order what was on the form - everything else you had to take pot luck for. I can understand some system is needed, it's a busy time, but as there is only 3 of us for Christmas - a minimum if a box of 10 cakes pre order was no good to me & you couldn't pick what you wanted! You couldn't order pies, sausage rolls or bread!!! What's that all about! Wasn't happy - came away disappointed. To top it all off, they've stopped making two if my faves - used to love the walnut cakes & tarts with raspberry or lemon curd in & almonds on the top. Also wish they did the Sherry Delights again @ Christmas. Love Rays goodies, & I will still shop there as I have done for 40+ years! But sort that customer service out please!

Been going here all my life, pasties, pies and cakes are all fab, also the buffets are amazing a little more expensive than some places but definitely worth the extra.

Very nice bakery the food is really nice. They also do catering for large parties which is useful to know.

This is a very popular bakery so go early to get a bigger range of goods. It's not the cheapest place for bread and cakes but it's worth the extra for the delicious cakes and beards. My favourite is the fresh cream palmier with is light as a feather and crisp but melts in the mouthWell worth a try !!!

It's okay. Staff are friendly enough. Can be big queues at peak times fit average food that's a bit pricey for my liking. The following make the best mince pies at Christmas though.

Good wholesome food , spotlessly clean shop the pies are incredible as all the food is , my favourite is the steak pies

Wide selection of cakes to take away as well as cafe/tearoom. Best cakes in Prescot :) x delish x Also has car parking to rear provided for those wanting to eat in. Definitely worth a visit.

Visit here most weeks with family. Girls always very helpful. Maybe a menu refresh would be an idea, as hasn't been updated for a while. Though there is always specials on. Food always presented well and always tasty. Slightly on the expensive side for what you get. However return most weeks. Keep up the good work!

We stopped at this bakery briefly on the way back from Aintree as it was convenient to buy some cakes.The cakes they served looked absolutely divine and tasted fantastic. They also had a wide variety of different cakes and other items of confectionery available. The service was also very good - the bakery wasn't too busy and the staff who worked there were very friendly.Overall, a lovely bakery that I would visit again. It is far better than Sayers; Waterfield's and especially Gregg's, but what makes it special is the fact that it is an exclusive bakery in the area and the food served really is high quality!

Lovely staff, fabulous freshly baked breads and cakes. The scones are to die for. When you taste the products you will realise why they are a little pn the pricy side.

I went to this shop for dinner and I got some pies and I think that there best pies I've had and I think that there out of this world the best pies you have to try them to believe how good they are and the cream cakes are good aswell and they make lovely birthday cakes aswell

The BOSS fancied pie and chips so we called here, I had steak and kidney the BOSS had steak and onion. They were both tasty accompanied by chips and gravy. Service ok but had to wait for the table to be cleared. Then went next door to the bakery and bought some bread.

I have visited Ray's bakery for over 40yrs and never had one complaint (altho I wasn't too happy when they changed their recipe and size of their trifles....yes a long long time ago but at the time I was devastated, altho it didn't stop me buying, eating and enjoying the new version lol) pies, cakes and everything else they sell is freshly baked, smells yummy, and is served to you by the most friendliest assistants you could ever meet! Prescot is proud of Ray's and rightly so....one observation though, if you are thinking of visiting, the earlier you can get there the better as the line of customers is long!! The cafe attached to the business is also well worth a visit!

Very average and with tiny portions. Took my grandson for lunch but he was still hungry and had to feed him again when we got home

My friends and I visit the Prescot shop and cafe every week to enjoy a jacket potato with various fillings. Gina and the rest of the cafe staff are friendly and very obliging, going the extra mile to ensure that our visit is an enjoyable experience. After lunch we visit the shop, where Geraldine greets us with her usual cheerful smile. The cakes are superb and the bread and pies delicious. Recently we asked Ray's to cater for a party we were having. Geraldine discussed our requirements and advised us as to what to order. The food that they provided was beautifully presented and absolutely fantastic. Our guests agreed that it was the best party fare they had eaten. Well done RAY'S ! And a great big thank you.

very friendly and welcoming staff, lovely food as always, its a bit pricy but its totally worth it if you ask me, the caqkes are lush, the sausage rolls and pies are fab too!

After reading good reviews I decided to give Rays a try as we usually eat in Waterfields in Prescot.Staff where pleasant but we received our cup of tea 15 mins before we received our pies I was expecting a small side salad to go with the meal but all we received was a pie and a sachet of sauce total price £9.50 .I wouldn't go again nothing special .

All the food from Day's is excellent, a little bit pricey and you can get cheaper elsewhere, it is however worth the little bit extra as the food is so nice.I am always stuck for choice in Day's as all the food on offer is so good. Very clean place and staff really helpful and quick.

great little bakery! I live just around the corner, I'm always there - its a fantastic place! My favourite is chicken and leek pie! mmmmmm

Excellent bakery gd value for gd cakes and very much a gd restaurant which has a variety of meals most of the staff are very pleasent

We both had steak and kidney pudding with chips and gravy, delish. It was chocker when we arrived but we managed to find a table, despite being so busy we were served right away. Good atmosphere too, had to wait a while for our food but it was worth it.

Easily the Best sausage rolls around. Always have a visit here when I'm in prescot. The cakes look lovely also.

Great well made freshly made snacks in the coffee shop, reasonable priced with a good range, always great quality!Coffee shop is next to the Craft bakery, which also has a delicatessen. Consistently high quality of savouries, snacks and wide range of delicious bread, as you would expect from an award winning craft bakery. Fresh cream cakes are sublime! Good range of products, particularly cheeses on the Deli. Home made Scotch Eggs are superb and they do a great range of buffets to meet all catering needs.Not part of a high street chain. Has been established since 1924, so they really do know how to make great products! Staff are really nice and friendly, great customer service, nothing is too much trouble for them. Once visited you tend not to go elsewhere!

See my other review on Rays Craft Bakery, they are one in the same company.Simply the best cafe in Prescot! Not to be missed

This family bakers sells delicious produce ranging from custard creams to boiled ham and bread with condiments. There is a coffee shop/eateries as part of this establishment which though quite small never fails to deliver. The meat pies are to die for. For those travelling by car, make sure that you park in the bottom car park that Belo vs to Rays and not the pay and display.

My boyfriend and I stopped here for breakfast after hearing positive feedback and we were not disappointed! I had a full English breakfast- it was a good size with 2 sausages and 3 rashers of bacon as well as egg, beans and toast. Really good quality and cooked well also. The cafe is quite old fashioned and quaint- don't expect modern decor and furnishings, but it was nice all the same. Would definitely return as I am eager to try the homemade pies and cakes!

I've been using Rays for years now, and in my opinion it is by far the best around.The usual suspects (Sayers & Greggs) are closed in this area now, and a new pound bakery in place, which lets be honest, although cheap, sells very low quality food.Rays on the other hand is fantastic.Real quality meat in the pork pies with the right amount of juices.The cakes and sandwiches are all freshly prepared and have fantastic quality ingredients.The best thing about this place though is the sausage rolls, absolutely beautiful, very juicy and quality pork inside.Very friendly staff included make this place probably the best bakery for miles around.

Great cakes and pastries knows how to provide you with a great service every time. Visit this place often and every time I am not disappointed with the visit

Pies and pasties take some beating. If ever in Prescot treat yourself to a visit. Meat and Potato pasties are better than original Cornish pasties. Quality never wanes only complaint is they sell out far too quickly.

Brilliant service and amazing cakes and pies. Famous for the pies. Celebration cakes are second to non and worth a trip to Prescot

Been going ( off and on ) to 'Rays' for probably over 40 years .Visited the 'cafe' during the recent school holidays with my Mother and 3 children. We had the 'full English'. Sadly, not up to its usual standards. The bacon was so over-cooked it was virtually impossible to cut. The portions aren't huge either and the table sauces are provided in small sachets ( rather than traditional bottles ). Probably just confine my visits to the bakery in future !!.

Wonderful cakes and pies, have loved Rays since I was a child. Great food for lunch in cafe, always look forward to a visit here and never disappointed. Can get really busy but surley that's a good sign? Long live Rays.mplaces like this are few and farbetween

Took advantage of the offer on the cream cakes, buy 4 pay for 3 , hard to resist so I didn't . Two eclairs, a trifle and strawberry tart, delish. This was after eating in the cafe, I had beef baguette , ok, the BOSS had scrambled eggs and salmon, very tasty. Usual good service, we will be back.

Best cakes for miles and miles - far too tempting!Good range of fresh food in the deli especially their home cooked ham and cheese selectionThe café has home cooked food with cakes from the bakeryWell worth a visit

Called in for brunch with the BOSS, we both had full English. We had to wait a while as it was very busy. I ordered Earl Grey tea but it was a pot of ordinary tea for two when it came. The breakfasts were ok but not generous portions, toast was barely toasted.Staff were good, but I wouldn't have the breakfast again.

I'm 50 this year and have been coming to 'Ray's' since I was a small boy, with my Gran. A 'Lancashire' institution ( because it's not really Merseyside is it ! ). Of course back in those days there was no coffee shop.Absolute quality - both the coffee shop and the bakery. The sausage rolls are legendary and the 'English breakfast' is superb.I could not recommend it more highly, and the fact that there are a couple of negative reviews is quite astonishing . I suspect these reviews may be better off dining at 'Sayers' in the Hight Street , where the cuisine may be better suited to their palate !.

Purchased pre ordered 25th Wedding Anniversary cake best cake ☆☆☆☆☆ tasted like pure heaven.will be returning for pies and other cakes asap

We never visit Prescot without going to Ray's. Their pasties are better than anything I have ever had in Cornwall and their pies are the best anywhere. The rhubarb and custard tarts are my favourite but all their cakes and pies are superb. As everything is very fresh there are days when stocks are low even early in the afternoon, so make sure you get there early, although whatever they have left will be worth a try. Their bread is good and they make a mean sarnie or roll from it in the cafe.

Family tradition we buy our cakes from Rays x amazing and can't leave without a steak pie for the hubby . Also best sausage rolls in the north

There's usually nothing better than trying a place when you hear good things about it, and after a couple of recommendations I decided to see what M.Ray's food was like.M.Ray has been in Prescot for many years, one half of the place is the bakery to buy and then take things away, and the other half is a little café. This review is purely based on the bakery side but I did think the café looked nice and cosy when passing.As this was my first (and most likely last) visit to M.Ray I decided to buy a selection of things to take home. Firstly, the sausage roll was quite meaty but cold when I tucked into it a couple of minutes after leaving the shop. It was also bland and greasy. The meat & potato pie (the recommended pie to try!) was also average and no better than your standard supermarket variety. The steak & mushroom pie was eaten by my wife, and she said it was "nothing special" and "didn't have much steak in it". The meringue was quite heavy and had little cream in the middle. However, the small white baps were light and tasty.Overall then, somewhat disappointed and I can't see myself returning just for the barm cakes.

Called in for lunch with the BOSS, we both had pie and chips, the BOSS had the syrup pud for afters. This is typical Brtitish cuisine , good grub reasonably priced. Service excellent and quick . We bought cakes to take home from their shop next door. We will be back.