TODAY is Better Breakfast Day – where people are encouraged to eat the most important meal of the day.
With current lifestyles meaning mornings are often spent rushing around and getting ready for school or work, breakfast can be low on the list of priorities with some people opting to miss it altogether.
But taking the time to eat breakfast can ensure that you have the right energy levels to see you through the morning and will mean you won’t need to pick up unhealthy snacks before lunch.
Better Breakfast Day is celebrated on September 26 each year and it was created to remind people how important breakfast is and encourage them to eat a healthy meal that provides the body with vital nutrients.
Porridge is a popular choice for breakfast as it’s warm and comforting and slowly releases energy throughout the morning.
Why not add a pinch of cinnamon or some fruit to your bowl and make it even more appetising?
Low fat yoghurt, fruit and muesli is a quick option that can be adapted to suit different tastes and dietary requirements and baked beans, which are low in fat but high in protein and fibre, make a hot alternative served with brown bread or granary toast.
How about some scrambled eggs and bacon or some mashed avocado on toast with a chilli salsa on top?
There are lots of tasty breakfast treats that you can enjoy before dashing out the door today.
If you’ve got time to eat out this morning, why not try Warrington’s Best for Breakfast 2022?
Toast in Latchford took the crown earlier this year and officially serves the best breakfasts in town.
Here are the Warrington venues that were shortlisted for Best for Breakfast 2022:
Toast, Latchford
With recommendations saying “undoubtedly the best in town” and “simply the best”, Toast in Latchford was a must for our shortlist, especially when one of their customers has made up a poem about the cafe.
One nomination said: “The service is fantastic with amazing breakfasts.”
Another happy customer said: “Their food is fresh, delicious and great value and the coffee is lovely!”
The took the title after visitors voted in their favour.
For more details go to facebook.com/ToastLatchford
McDee’s Coffee Shop in Culcheth
One recommendation said: “We stopped off here for breakfast and what can I say?
“It’s absolutely amazing.
“So tasty and the staff and very friendly and welcoming.
“I’d definitely recommend especially the avocado special.”
Their range of fruit teas also got a thumbs up.
Another nomination said: “The coffee is great, the breakfast is gorgeous and they have lovely homemade cakes.
“The staff are always so friendly.”
For more details go to facebook.com/McDees-Coffee-Shop-119470908113767
Poppies in The Woodlands, Great Sankey
There were several nominations for this popular destination in Great Sankey inside The Woodlands with small and large breakfast options to suit all appetites.
One said: “They have friendly staff and a lovely relaxing atmosphere to go with the really enjoyable cooked breakfast.”
Another said they’d met up with a friend for brunch and received great service and wonderful food.
A third happy customer said: “We weren’t disappointed.
“Gorgeous surroundings and the food was delicious – piping hot and served quickly.
“Bonus points for serving up a fresh gluten free breakfast including toast and coffee for my husband!”
For more details go to facebook.com/PoppiesWoodlands
Mrs O’s Café, Parr Street, Warrington
With one satisfied customer saying they “wouldn’t order breakfast from anywhere else as the tomato sausages are to die for”, we knew this venue would be a contender.
The nomination added: “The food always arrives hot and is so tasty and well presented.”
Another said: “Mrs O’s Café is by far the best and is reasonably priced with lovely friendly staff in a small business.”
For more details go to facebook.com/Mrs-Os-Cafe-113446736691972
Shannon Bradshaw Community Café, Penketh
Based inside Penketh Police Station, this venue is popular with the locals.
One happy customer said: “This place is filled with community spirit and a breakfast is £6.50 – a bargain!”
Another said: “Great breakfast choices that are made from fresh and always served with a smile.”
For more details go to facebook.com/shannonshub
Orford Perk, School Road
A reader said they serve “the best breakfasts in Warrington” at this popular café with breakfasts, lunch and desserts being the go to items on the menu.
The eggs benedict got a special mention and so did the breakfast wraps.
For more details go to facebook.com/Orford-Perk-103684181041595
Mrs Massey’s Munchies at The Imperial Hotel on Bewsey Road
A satisfied customer said: “Fantastic breakfasts with great size portions.
“They’re well worth the price and they come with a happy friendly service.”
Delicious bacon barms are popular and the full English breakfast is always a winner.
One nomination said: “The best staff, the best food, the best prices and the best menu – it’s amazing!”
For more details go to facebook.com/MrsMasseyMunchies
Brunch in Clucheth
One reviewer on their Facebook page said it’s their favourite place to eat in Culcheth.
Another said: “With fresh, top ingredients, there is always a wide range of food.
“The staff are superb and very charming and will cook your food however you want it.”
For more details go to facebook.com/mybrunchshop
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