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About Whistle Stop Cafe
Whistle Stop Cafe is a cafe in Wigan at 3 King St W, built around a breakfast menu that steps up through three sizes: small, big and mega. The fry ups come with toast, and the breakfast includes sausage and fried bread. Tea and coffee are served with top-ups, which suits a longer stop for a drink as well as a full meal. Food is served for eating in, so there is room to sit and chat or just have a coffee. Payment is cash only, so bring cash with you.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid street parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mega breakfast, big fry up, fried bread and toast and tea/coffee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mega breakfast, big fry up, fried bread and toast and tea/coffee.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the draw here, and the mega breakfast is the order reviewers name most, with generous plates of fried bread, sausage and a mountain of toast. Value comes up in nearly every review, with diners describing the portions as cheap at twice the price and noting that drinks are included with their breakfasts. Close behind is the welcome, with reviewers calling the staff friendly and lovely and describing a warm greeting. Some are long-time regulars who have come since childhood, and one returned after years away and found the place unchanged. The atmosphere is described as a spot to stop, chat and have a coffee. The only criticism is small: one reviewer found the eggs slightly overdone on an otherwise enjoyable fry up. Another mentions the place is cash only, as a bonus. Several say they would recommend it, and one brought friends along after a first visit, with all of them leaving satisfied.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the draw here, and the mega breakfast is the order reviewers name most, with generous plates of fried bread, sausage and a mountain of toast. Value comes up in nearly every review, with diners describing the portions as cheap at twice the price and noting that drinks are included with their breakfasts. Close behind is the welcome, with reviewers calling the staff friendly and lovely and describing a warm greeting. Some are long-time regulars who have come since childhood, and one returned after years away and found the place unchanged. The atmosphere is described as a spot to stop, chat and have a coffee. The only criticism is small: one reviewer found the eggs slightly overdone on an otherwise enjoyable fry up. Another mentions the place is cash only, as a bonus. Several say they would recommend it, and one brought friends along after a first visit, with all of them leaving satisfied.
Featured reviews
- Andrew Scollick
“Bloody lovely breakfast, cheap at twice the price(and I've paid twice the price for food nowhere near as good), bonus points for being cash only”
- Paul Atkinson
“Had the mega this morning, awesome, first visit since I moved away several years ago. Would recomend, I did recomend to the freinds I had brought with me, thankfully I was not let down. 2 mega and 1 small breakfast, with toast, and including tea/coffee, and top up for less thab £20.”
- John Frederick Stephens
“I give Whistlestop Café 4 stars. This place is brilliant. Friendly staff, great value for money, proper fried bread, tasty sausage, a lovely warm welcome, and very generous portion sizes. All in all, I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone.”
- Hayleigh Roberts
“Fantastic breakfast! 1 x big and 1 x mega. £11.70 with drinks included. Food was delicious. Absolutely no issues. Will return.”
- Dan Mikee
“Been coming here since I were a child, and this place is definitely reminiscent of that. Food has always been great, the atmosphere has never changed (that's great) and the service has always stayed 10/10 for me. Thanks for another great breakfast!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Cozy
- Coffee
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- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Cafes near Whistle Stop Cafe
- Station Café4.52430 mi£1–10
mega breakfast, bacon and egg roll, small full english
- The Courtyard Cafe4.81140.1 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
english breakfast, burgers, dirty fries
- Krumbs Cafe4.71010.2 mi£1–15
english breakfast, all day breakfast, cup of tea
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whistle Stop Cafe | 4.6173 | — | £1–10 | mega breakfast, big fry up, fried bread |
| Station Café | 4.5243 | 0 mi | £1–10 | mega breakfast, bacon and egg roll, small full english |
| The Courtyard CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8114 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | english breakfast, burgers, dirty fries |
| Krumbs Cafe | 4.7101 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | english breakfast, all day breakfast, cup of tea |
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