The Courtyard Coffee Shop in St. Helens

My favourite cafe, I go at least twice a month. The food and drinks are lovely and it's a nice cosy local for us 🥰. Also has a good range of vegan options. Friendly staff, clean cafe and great prices!

Lovely little place and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back again. The good is delicious

Excellent, lovely food. Extremely busy,worth waiting for a table

Friendly,clean and food excellent

Nice place, with a good range of breakfast items. The coffees came first with the breakfasts coming later (it was busy) unfortunately it meant the coffees were cool by the time we had finished eating otherwise it was nice standard cooked breakfast.

First visit today. Extensive menu to choose from. Food was lovely. Very relaxed atmosphere, attentive staff and great value for money. Will definitely visit again. 5 stars.

Great food, great service & very friendly staff in a pretty outdoor setting. Cath has done a wonderful job! Definitely worth a visit.

Nice food. The custard cream cake was gorgeous. The girls in there were lovely to. Nice little place.

Service, staff, food always great

Get more staff if you can't handle a full lunch service.

The place seemed to be ran kids so if you’re expecting your service and experience to match this then it might be for you. The food came lukewarm at best, they forgot some of our drinks, you can hear a pin drop because there is no atmosphere and there is flies everywhere. We won’t be returning unfortunately.

Nice place but limited no pastries only large cakes and food not always available

First time we went very busy and told a 45 minute wait. Tried again today, after ringing first and being told not too busy. When we arrived 4/5 empty tables. Yet again told 45 minute wait. We left as did the couple in front of us. We won't be trying again. Why have empty tables when you can't accommodate people? Not a good experience. Had a lovely meal elsewhere.

Just love this place. On a sunny day, you could almost be in tge med! Food always fresh and delicious 😋 All the staff are lovely. Highly recommend 👌

Always a top breaky esp after ParkRun. Will be going again!

Lovely little coffee shop and a great price for such amazing food! Friendly staff with a great setting, will be sharing this place with everyone!

Came here for breakfast and just had to come for the tapas menu. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Food is unbelievable. 100% recommend the courtyard to everyone

Very good food not your average...inside or ouside seating. Friendly staff

Well this was my first time here but certainly will not be my last. It was packed and we were told it would be 45 mins for food but we were in no rush just had a leisurely lunch and the food was worth waiting for. The staff were so lovely, even though they were rushed off their feet they still made time for us and honestly all of them were just lovely. It was also great seeing people with their dogs both inside and out. So I know I can go with mine next time.

Lovely place food was excellent. Staff were also very helpful 🙂

I’ve eaten here plenty of times and it’s always been good. Ate here yesterday 24 Jul 24, I was not impressed at all. The standard of the food was not what I was expecting. The sausages were burnt, the ‘toast’ wasn’t toasted and there was lots of grease. Disappointing.

Little gem of a place. Delicious food and lovely staff!

Lovely little place. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. 3 of us had afternoon tea. Amazing food.

Really delicious food, but the wait was quite some time. Also missing items on the breakfast I ordered. I'd visit again, but would want slightly quicker service and correct items.

Had a great lunch, great menu with loads of choice. Really impressed with the atmosphere and decor, will definitely be visit ingredients again.

Took husband fir the first time, he had the cooked breakfast and I had the scrambled egg on toast. Food was amazing, waited a bit for the food but it was freshly made, hence the wait. Good selection of food. Definitely 5 star from us. We will be back

Great coffee shop with lots of options for breakfast and lunch.

We have been meaning to visit this cafe for sometime but today whilst the sun was out we decided to have a breakfast out to make the most of the sunshine. We was not disappointed, we was very pleasantly surprised by the outdoor eating area and indoor facilities. We waited for a table as it was very busy but quickly seated outside which we wanted. We opted for a cooked breakfast, I changed some of my items which was no problem at all. Wow it was tremendous 👏 very nice, hot and plenty of it too and the butter on the toast so 😋 yummy. I visited the toilet b4 we left and they were spotless. Service was great nothing too much trouble. We will be definitely be coming back soon Thank You Mick & Andrea

Very relaxing and clean. Friendly staff. The food was nice

Lovely friendly cafe, not far off the East Lancs Road. Stopped for a break in driving husband had coffee and lemon drizzle cake and I had decaf tea. All very tasty.

Definitely will be back again Service Excellent and breakfast

Lovely place to eat and drink, decent amount of vegan and gluten free items on the menu. You can't pre-book a table as it's always super busy. Very friendly staff, would recommend a visit.

Nice place, nice toilets. However, the food was awful. Had to wait forever, then it came out cold and lumpy. I appreciate staff are busy, but the service was below par and some of the staff aren't friendly at all. I clearly didn't eat mine, I sent it back. They offered to make something else, but if you can't get the basics right, then I'm not interested. No complimentary coffee, for messing anything up, which costs next to nothing. Tried to charge me for sending my meal back. Yeah OK then. Not happening. If they'd have handled it more professionally, I wouldn't have left this review. It seems people love it, but maybe they're easily pleased. I won't be returning and wouldn't recommend it.

From the other reviews, it looks like my negative impression is unusual. I entered the cafe at 1445 to be immediately greeted by a very negative “we aren’t serving food now, drinks only”. This seems odd when the advertised closing time is 1600, an hour and a quarter later. I only wanted a drink and cake but felt so unwelcome I took my business elsewhere. I may give the venue a second chance some time.

Food OK- teacake tasted like cardboard.. Coffee OK.. perhaps buy a different brand.. ( Roccocos) Service - perhaps could be pleasant and smile.. overpriced for the the quality we got. Lovely surrounds, clean toilets... Could be more..

Excellent, great menu, lovely food, lovely staff, recommended.

Lovely little cafe great quality food and service

What an absolute treat! This place is beautiful to look at, has the loveliest staff and fantastic food. Take the trouble to visit. It'll be worth it.

Superb place. Place is welcoming, staff are friendly and food is excellent.

Loved this place and the vegan breakfast was both substantial and very tasty .

Very very busy We had a long wait for our drinks then an even longer wait for our lunch which mine was overcooked and only warm as there were two parts to it the second one was cold and also our drink had gone cold too. No-one came to ask how it was or if we needed anything as only one sugar came with the drink. We did have someone come to us three times to apologise for the wait but after that no-one seemed to be bothered.

Really nice cafe, dog friendly and vegan options + nice cakes.

Excellent food 5* , highly recommended

I visited the courtyard recently around aboùt 1.15pm with my husband, but there was a wait for a table, which we didn't mind. we waited about 10 minutes, and the staff made us aware there might be half hr wait for food again. we said that's fine as they were very busy. It was around 2pm we finally got our food of sandwiches which we enjoyed but our coffee cups were empty well before we got our food. Looking back the best time to go is 2.30pm there last orders for food is 3pm no wait and food served straight away the staff were very apologetic it is a nice place but very small and most people I observed seem to enjoy a late breakfast.

Had a lovely breakfast here. Staff so lovely and friendly. Food was so tasty and great value. Waited about five minutes for a table, but staff kept us informed.

Lovely place, food is delicious and reasonably priced and cooked fresh. Staff are so friendly and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. My dog even got his own water bowl and some treats.

This place was recommended by a few people. The food was absolutely delicious 😋 I had Avocado with poached eggs on toast. (the eggs were amazing) My partner had a full breakfast. Unfortunately he took ill at the table. He is diabetic and his sugars had gone low. I asked if we could have a few biscuits and some more drinks. The lady (i think the owner) was only too happy to help. I then got his glucose tablets from the car. She even kept checking to make sure he was ok. Thank you for looking after us that day. We will definitely be back 😀

Everytime we've been lovely food & great staff

I really can't add to my star rating. Lovely place,well run. Expect a delay tho on some occasions.

Great cafe.with friendly, efficient staff. Good coffee . big Vegan breakfast, would recommend .good location to walk to after doing St Helens Park Run . Managed to get a table but obviously very popular

Love this place! Lovely friendly staff. Fabulous food and atmosphere. The outdoor courtyard in the sunshine is well worth a visit.

I regularly visit here with my mum as I live locally . We love this place ! Excellent food and drinks, reasonably priced in a lovely atmosphere but what makes this such a great place to eat is the staff. They are all so friendly and go out of their way to make your visit fantastic. We will definitely visit again as we have done many times.

Had the BEST Breakfast in St Helens, Excellent food, Excellent Staff ,and Great Value. Found my Go To Place from Now On.

Third time's the charm on being able to get a table here! It's always been full when we've tried before which has been lovely (though, yes, frustrating!) for a new cafe in this town. Chanced our luck while passing on Christmas Eve and managed to get in, finally seeing why it's always so full. We went for a bacon roll (crisped as requested) on soft brown bloomer bread, and two poached eggs on toasted bloomer with two flat whites (one oat milk). If we can ever get back in, we'd go again!

I’ve just had my breakfast at The Courtyard and everything about the place was perfect. The staff made you feel at home and the food was excellent. I’m looking forward to going again. Thank you.

Fantastic place food fab service fab lovely place credit to all staff very helpul and courteous

Absolutely lovely afternoon tea here for my birthday with my folks. Really enjoyed the food super tasty and plenty of food for the money. Highly recommended the afternoon tea! Coffee was lovely as well. Staff very friendly and the atmosphere very welcoming

Love the courtyard and the staff are lovely too. The food is really nice and I would recommend the full breakfast. I have also purchased gift vouchers there too for family members because you can eat outside in nicer weather and there is plenty of comfortable space inside too. Cake and coffee options are always good and it is very relaxed there.

Great little cafe, food was excellent and so was the service. I had a baked potato with chilli and melted cheese, it was really good! 😋😋

I called in this coffee shop today to have a meeting over a coffee it was fabulous the place was spotless and the service was excellent

Absolute 5 star review. Highly recommended. Lovely food and very reasonably priced.

Went breakfast a warm welcome polite staff went that extra mile a great start to r holidays Mike and tom

went for a vanilla latte and the venue is lovely, in summer it’ll be nice to sit outside with a coffee! the venue was cozy and the staff were very friendly and lovely, will be returning. Also very good pricing on the food and drinks menu. I would recommend supporting this buisness!

Honestly. Great place to eat with lovely staff. Was amazed at the price for what we got. Six people had an amazing breakfast for less than a tenner each. Enough said really

Great place to eat, we had to wait because they were so busy, but it was worth it 👌

Great food. I had eggs royal, and they were delicious. Friendly welcoming staff and a lovely interior. Definitely return. They also have a dog friendly area inside

What a hidden gem. Food is always most excellent. Unfortunately, because it gets busy, there is a bit of a wait, but it is well worth it. Try the homemade cakes - great variety and top bakes! 🍰

Absolutely love this place! Delicious food and lovely attentive staff. Been a quite times now and it says it all when its a 25 minute drive away from your house! Wouldn't go anywhere else! Just wish it was around the corner from me!

Popped in today for the first time & i enjoyed it. Poached egg on toast with 2 bacon washed down with a latte. Will pop back in again.

Fantastic breakfast and dog friendly aswell. Highly recommended 👌.

Best breakfasts EVER! Amazing cakes, often pop in for a cakeaway Wonderful service

Such a lovely place went last week with a service users we had jacket potato cheese and beans with salad 🥗 was delicious pot of tea and a peppermint tea enjoyed it as always lovely staff , friendly and if there's a problem it's always sorted 😋 c u soon thanx again

Great little cafe tried it for first time lovely place friendly staff and great food had breakfast and would recommend to anyone

This is such a great place. The staff are lovely, caring and friendly. I would come here on my own during maternity leave with my baby girl. It feels homely and welcoming. Great changing facilities too, which are hard to find these day. The advocado on toast is also fab! Love it.

fantastic with a capital F fabulous friendly and I can't wait to go again

Wonderful food and service. Dog friendly and very clean.

Fantastic lunch here today, highly recommend this little gem

Well deserved 5 stars highly recommended been for breakfast today for granddaughters birthday will definitely be back

Been a couple of times for either breakfast of lunch. Staff very friendly and food very nice

Visited last week, first time, breakfast was lovely... couldn't finish it! Really nice atmosphere, staff are friendly & welcoming. One tiny little thing was that the butter was cold so I struggled to butter my toast.... regardless I'd definitely recommend & will be going back.

Been here a few times best breakfast in St helens

Lovely place, lovely staff and stunning food. Will CERTAINLY be returning.

I'll leave others to comment on the food and comparisons to other local places and instead compliment the owners/managers/staff on their attention to customer service. Smiling, helpful, chatty, flexible with requests... A real credit to any business!

Relaxing & friendly Excellent food & choice

Fabulous brekkie as always. Will be trying lunch in the near future 😋

Found this place by accident whilst out with my family and what a great place. The coffee in particular was great whilst the food was delicious. A little out of my way but won’t hesitate to call again when next in the area

Lovely little gem of a cafe. Great service. Friendly staff. Spotlessly clean. Great food.

Had a lovely breakfast here. Food was lovely and the staff were particularly smiley, happy and friendly. Lovely vibe. Will definitely return and recommend.

Very pleasant place for breakfast, staff are polite and helpful, food is great and well priced.

Excellent food, amazing friendly staff. Highly recommend

Great breakfast, very friendly staff, highly recommended.

In such a good spot, there is space for parking so very easy to get to! The staff are absolutely lovely and make you feel welcome! Food is gorgeous, I’ve had breakfast and lunch and I recommend it definitely! Can sit inside or outside and they now sell ice cream, my neice absolutely loves it, will definitely be returning many more times🩷🫶🏼x

Very expensive but the food was really nice, lovely staff and a nice spot in the sun to eat your breakie.

The most consistently good coffee shop in St Helens. Ive been to quite a few and they're hit n miss. But honestly the court yard is so consistent with staff being friendly, attentive and the food amazing. Best coffee shop around...and now the ice cream hut...waffles are amazing! Spot on guys..love it

An oasis on what is now a desert for a drop in cuppa and Cake. Wow what cakes

Bit of a hidden gem. One of the best breakfasts we've ever had, (and we've had a lot!). Very reasonably priced. Lovely staff. Everything is freshly cooked so you may have to wait. Easy parking nearby. Just off the East Lancs Road if coming any distance. Have a walk around nearby Victoria Park while you are there.

Came today & the young man serving me was so polite & made my experience 10x better. If I heard right I think his name was Harry! Thanks Harry I’ll be back because of you. Lovely food x

What a delightful place. Great atmosphere, warm and cosy with wonderfully friendly staff. Beautiful artwork on display throughout the coffee shop. Amazing selection of speciality coffees, cakes and breakfast menu to cater for every taste. Will definitely be returning! Just up the road from the park - a great post playground pitstop for our 4yr old

Came here last week on opening day, food was amazing and fantastic atmosphere. The food was cooked to perfection and we made sure there was nothing left on our plates. The majority of the staff were so helpful even though it was really busy they made sure everyone was okay and catered to. Will definitely be coming back again.

If you want a delicious breakfast this is the place to go, not just the breakfast though, I have tried most things on the menu and couldn't fault any of them for taste or price. Plus, when they re-open next week, after the kitchen extension, they are adding more to the menu and the specials will be back. Double plus, they will have an ice cream parlour too yay! The place is spotless and the staff are so pleasant and friendly. See you all soon.