Hardware Coffee + Kitchen

A nod to Rapid

Many Liverpudlians remember Rapid as the place to buy anything from screws to garden supplies. Hardware keeps the memory alive: tools hang on black pegboards, plants fill the gaps and even the toilet door handles are hammers. It is a fun, slightly quirky space without being gimmicky.

What to order

Pastries and cakes are on display at the counter. For something more substantial there is French toast with fruit and syrups, fried chicken on toasted brioche, and The Greenhouse, a veggie or vegan breakfast named after Rapid's old garden department. You order at the till and take a table number.

When to go

Weekend brunch is popular and often has a queue, so go early. Weekdays are calmer and attract people working on laptops. It is a short walk from Central station and the top of Bold Street, making it a good fuel stop before exploring the shops or heading to Seel Street later on. The upper floor gives a little more breathing space when the ground floor is full, and the counter of pastries makes it just as good for a quick takeaway coffee and cake on the way to the station. Opening is early, from 7am, which suits anyone catching a morning train.

Highlights

• In the former Rapid hardware store
• Tool-themed interior over two floors
• Brunch dishes including a vegan breakfast
• Coffee and cakes from early morning

Good to know

• Order at the till and take a table number.
• Weekend brunch often has a queue; weekdays are quieter.
• It is near Liverpool Central station and Bold Street.

Frequently asked questions