IF you need a strong cup of coffee and a good breakfast, where do you go?

How about if you feel like a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake?

Which café or coffee shop would be your number one destination for a spot of lunch or to catch up with friends while you enjoy a hot drink?

In our Best of 2023 campaign, we’ve given out 19 awards so far in Wirral for hair, nails and beauty as well as tattoos and independent shops and businesses and many more.

Next up we wanted to find Wirral’s best café or coffee shop.

After reading all your nominations, we’ve shortlisted the top ten, who will battle it out to be named Best Café or Coffee Shop 2023.

Now we need your help to choose an overall winner from our shortlist.

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of this week’s Wirral Globe as the coupons inside count for five votes!

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best Café or Coffee Shop posts on our Wirral Globe Facebook or Twitter pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Wirral Globe (August 30 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk Please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different voting coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, September 4.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR TEN BEST CAFES OR COFFEE SHOPS SHORTLIST:

Aroma

Aroma

Aroma, Thingwall Road, Irby

One happy customer said this place is amazing and serves “the best breakfasts in Wirral”.

They added: “Not to mention the amazingly friendly and hardworking staff.”

Another recommended the delicious lemon drizzle cake and fresh coffee.

For more details go to facebook.com/AromaIrby

The Waiting Room Cafe

The Waiting Room Cafe

The Waiting Room Cafe, Victoria Parade, New Brighton

One nomination said: “They do the best café food and cakes in Wirral.

“The staff are so friendly and it’s such a welcoming place to visit.”

Another gave the scones top marks.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071038982764

SUPA Coffee

SUPA Coffee

SUPA Coffee, Woodchurch Lane, Birkenhead

One regular recommended the wide selection of cakes and sandwiches which are sourced from local independent suppliers.

They said: “One visit is never enough!”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083112883565

Flissys Coffee Shop

Flissy's Coffee Shop

Flissy’s Coffee Shop at GJ’s, Station Road, Thurstaton

One nomination said: “Gorgeous cake and lovely staff.”

According to one customer “the hot chocolate tastes like heaven”.

For more details go to facebook.com/flissyscoffeeshop

The Coffee Roast at Vale Park

The Coffee Roast at Vale Park

The Coffee Roast at Vale Park

One review on their Facebook page said: “What a lovely coffee shop.

“Lovely staff and a great view of the park and the river.

“They serve the best coffee ever and it has a real community feel.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thecoffeeroastvalepark

Twenty Sixteen

Twenty Sixteen

Twenty Sixteen, Village Road, Oxton

This venue won Best for Breakfast – can they bag another title?

Customers say the level of service here is “exceptional” and it’s “by far the best café in Wirral”.

For more details go to facebook.com/twentysixteenoxton

Popsys Coffee Shop and Bistro

Popsy's Coffee Shop and Bistro

Popsy’s Coffee Shop and Bistro, Hoyle Road, Hoylake

One happy customer said: “What a great place!

“Delicious food and fabulous drinks.

“A great place to enjoy a few treats.”

For more details go to facebook.com/popsyshoylake

Elephant Lounge

Elephant Lounge

Elephant Lounge, Parkgate Parade

One regular to this popular venue said: “There are so many cafés and coffee shops to choose from but this is definitely our favourite.”

For more details go to elephantcollective.co.uk/lounge

Beaus Kitchen

Beau's Kitchen

Beau’s Kitchen, Town Lane, Higher Bebington

One nomination said: “Fresh Barista coffee with the best balance of flavours and different milk options.

“Accompanied by a terrific selection of homemade cakes in smart and comfortable indoor and outdoor seating areas.”

For more details go to facebook.com/beauskitchenofficial

Secrets No7 Coffee Shop

Secrets No7 Coffee Shop

Secrets No7 Coffee Shop, Church Road, Bebington

One review on their Facebook page said: “My all time favourite place!

“Breakfast, lunch and cakes are just to die for.

“I spend at least most of my week in here, even if it’s just for jam on toast.

“The girls are just the loveliest and most wonderful people you’ll ever meet.”

For more details go to facebook.com/secretsno7