
The Coffee Carriage
About The Coffee Carriage
On Station Rd in Liverpool, The Coffee Carriage is an independent coffee shop set at Maghull train station, giving passengers and passers-by a stop for coffee on the way through. The small, cafe-sized premises serves coffee alongside a variety of cakes, and offers afternoon tea with sandwiches, homemade sausage rolls, and scones. Drinks come either as takeaway cups or in real cups for those staying to sit in. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance allows visitors with mobility needs to come in easily, and dogs are welcome inside. It opens daily during the day only, and reservations are recommended given the compact space. Being independent rather than part of a chain, the cafe runs on its own hours and format at the station.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family friendly
Menu & Prices
57 dishes · mains £2–7- Bacon Bap£3.80
- Butter Croissant£2.50
- Bloomer Toast£2.00
- Sausage Bap£3.95
- Bacon & Sausage Bap£4.50
- Bacon & Cheese Bagel£4.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, sausage rolls, cappuccino/coffee and scones and cakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention afternoon tea, sausage rolls, cappuccino/coffee and scones and cakes.
Customer Review Summary
Afternoon tea draws the most praise here, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the sandwiches, homemade sausage rolls and scones as a standout, and several urging others to get booked in for it. Close behind, the coffee and cakes come up often too, with a cappuccino and a brownie both singled out as well presented and delicious, and the cafe itself described as clean and warm. Staff are mentioned again and again as friendly and welcoming, with a couple of reviewers even naming hosts they felt made customers feel like family. That said, not every visit lands the same: one reviewer balked at paying £4.90 for what they called a small glass of "nesquick" milkshake and found their sausage roll only half warm, and another describes a long wait for food and drinks they felt were overpriced for the size of the place. Even so, most describe leaving having ordered a second or third round of afternoon tea, calling it good value and worth returning for.
Customer Review Summary
Afternoon tea draws the most praise here, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the sandwiches, homemade sausage rolls and scones as a standout, and several urging others to get booked in for it. Close behind, the coffee and cakes come up often too, with a cappuccino and a brownie both singled out as well presented and delicious, and the cafe itself described as clean and warm. Staff are mentioned again and again as friendly and welcoming, with a couple of reviewers even naming hosts they felt made customers feel like family. That said, not every visit lands the same: one reviewer balked at paying £4.90 for what they called a small glass of "nesquick" milkshake and found their sausage roll only half warm, and another describes a long wait for food and drinks they felt were overpriced for the size of the place. Even so, most describe leaving having ordered a second or third round of afternoon tea, calling it good value and worth returning for.
Featured reviews
- Wood W
“I like this place. I was a bit early for a meeting so found this place as I stepped off the train. I'm not usually overly impressed by train station facilities, but this place offers really nice coffee in real cups (Takeaway cups if you're taking away!) and a variety of cakes etc. The staff are really friendly, and there was a great atmosphere with plenty of custom. Spotlessly clean, this is obviously an independent and not a "Costa" type chain. Prices are actually decent for the standard of premises, coffee and cakes. I wasn't expecting anything at Maghull station, but what a pleasant surprise this place is! Give them your custom, as it's obvious these people really care about what they are doing.”
- Vickie Linney
“Went for the second time today for afternoon tea! Absolutely gorgeous little place! Gorgeous food and amazing staff! Thank you”
- Louise wright
“Amazing afternoon tea! Lovely atmosphere and service as usual. 100% recommend. Get booked ASAP the best value afternoon tea!”
- Esme Murphy
“Great little cafe with amazing service and sausage rolls! A real addition to the community with a friendly atmosphere”
- Diane Davies
“Had an afternoon tea here which was amazing. Lovely sandwiches, homemade sausage rolls and scones and a great choice of sandwiches. Craig and Rory are very attentive hosts and all the customers love them. Will definitely be going again”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family friendly
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Prepared foods
- Dessert
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Coffee shops near The Coffee Carriage
- Canella Coffee4.8580.7 miWi-Fi / laptopVegan options
cooked breakfasts, crosby coffee, cakes and brownies
- EEFFOC coffee4.9573.6 mi
strong hot coffee, takeaway coffee pop-up, card-only payment
- ELEFANTE CAFE & BISTRO4.92204 miWi-Fi / laptopVegan options
french toast with blueberries, turkish coffee and iced matcha, kids play area with toys
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Carriage | 4.753 | — | afternoon tea, sausage rolls, cappuccino/coffee |
| Canella CoffeeWi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 4.858 | 0.7 mi | cooked breakfasts, crosby coffee, cakes and brownies |
| EEFFOC coffee | 4.957 | 3.6 mi | strong hot coffee, takeaway coffee pop-up, card-only payment |
| ELEFANTE CAFE & BISTROWi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 4.9220 | 4 mi | french toast with blueberries, turkish coffee and iced matcha, kids play area with toys |
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