
Northern Ivy Cafe
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Quick info
About Northern Ivy Cafe
Near Moss Bank Park in Bolton, Northern Ivy Cafe is a coffee shop at 166 Ivy Rd that serves both breakfast and lunch. The lunch menu includes a steak sandwich with mushroom and garlic mayo, served with peppercorn sauce for dipping and a side of chilli chips. On the breakfast side, the full English comes with hashbrowns. A special sandwich with fries rounds out the savoury choices. Coffee can be made extra hot on request.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, steak sandwich with chilli chips, hashbrowns and special sandwich.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, steak sandwich with chilli chips, hashbrowns and special sandwich.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly staff come up in nearly every review, described as lovely, attentive and quick to take an order, and diners pair that with food they call delicious and freshly cooked. Close behind are the hearty plates. One reviewer describes a steak sandwich with mushroom and garlic mayo, a pot of peppercorn sauce and chilli chips, while another praises a special sandwich with warm, crispy bread, tasty fries and delicious sauce. Others mention big portions, a choice of breakfast or lunch meals, and a proper little sun trap outside. One reviewer calls the prices reasonable for the quality. Lunchtime gets busy, though diners still found a seat. Several recommend it for brunch. One reviewer who ordered the full English added extra hashbrowns after seeing how they looked, and another asked for coffee extra hot and got it exactly that way.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly staff come up in nearly every review, described as lovely, attentive and quick to take an order, and diners pair that with food they call delicious and freshly cooked. Close behind are the hearty plates. One reviewer describes a steak sandwich with mushroom and garlic mayo, a pot of peppercorn sauce and chilli chips, while another praises a special sandwich with warm, crispy bread, tasty fries and delicious sauce. Others mention big portions, a choice of breakfast or lunch meals, and a proper little sun trap outside. One reviewer calls the prices reasonable for the quality. Lunchtime gets busy, though diners still found a seat. Several recommend it for brunch. One reviewer who ordered the full English added extra hashbrowns after seeing how they looked, and another asked for coffee extra hot and got it exactly that way.
Featured reviews
- K
“Amazing place. Staff are lovely and care. You can see this in what they offer. Whether its their service or their menu 10/10. Popped in with my Dad for a bit o brek about a year ago and havent looked back.”
- Trev Fitt
“One of the best spots in the NW! Food is always top tier, highest quality ingredients, and the staff are always super friendly! Support local self made businesses!”
- DAZ h
“I had a truly wonderful breakfast experience. The food was absolutely delicious and prepared with care. Moreover, the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly throughout my meal. They made me feel very welcome and well looked after. I would highly recommend this place for a delightful start to the day.”
- Sarah Parkes
“I came to the cafe today for the first time. The place is lovely and proper little sun trap outside too! The staff are very friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding, it looked amazing and tasted even better. Such reasonably priced for the quality of food you get. I had the ultimate steak sandwich with mushroom and garlic mayo (I think it was) it came with a pot of peppercorn sauce and chilli chips! So fresh, hot and succulent! I will definitely be returning!”
- Emma Fletcher
“We visited for the first time today after I've been following for a while. We went at lunch time so was slightly busy but we managed to get a seat. Great atmosphere Staff were lovely, potion sizes were big! And the food was delicious will definitely be back and may take the child with us next time 🤣”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Northern Ivy Cafe serves Bolton as a breakfast and brunch cafe with a reputation for delicious bakery and restaurant items from early morning until the afternoon. Why not visit us and find out why everyone loves the Northern Ivy Cafe today.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Planning· 1
- Brunch reservations recommended
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ivy CafeOutdoor seating | 4.9173 | — | £10–20 | full english breakfast, steak sandwich with chilli chips, hashbrowns |
| Earl's | Day & Night Deli | BoltonWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.7173 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | hot chicken sandwich, chicken caesar sandwich, craft cocktails |
| The Coffee Shop @ Heaton LimitedOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.7300 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | cheese toasties, homemade cakes, soup of the day |
| Four Seasons | 4.8168 | 1 mi | £10–20 | hot roast beef and onion barm, full English breakfast, bacon and cheese toastie |
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