Coffee & Fandisha — Restaurant in Liverpool

A fabulous find!

Coffee has become somewhat habitual...but all too often we simply make do. Homogenised, generic coffee shops that feel familiar and comfortable, serve us what we expect, what we want and what we need.

But recently I've tried to be a little more daring, a little adventurous even - though there is a limit to how much coffee can be considered an adventure 🙃

So, when I found myself in Liverpool recently, wandering the streets of the Baltic creative area (early as ever for an appointment), I stumbled across Coffee & Fandisha.

What glorious luck I was blessed with.

It's a little hidden gem, but was quite busy too so I can't lay claim to discovering it!

I wandered in to an airy clean and welcoming coffee shop with a menu large enough for my (old man) eyes to read.

I spied a cortado, and not really knowing what one was I decided to ask, and then order. I was blessed.

Having sat out on the street at a little table, my cortado arrived in a cool little cup with no handle. It was half espresso (I think about a double) half steamed milk. The taste was sublime, the milk just cut the intensity of the espresso slightly (I read cortado means cut) but it embraced and complimented the flavour of the coffee rather than challenged it.

It was delicious. It isn't the longest drink, and had I been as early as I normally am for my appointment, I would definitely have had another. Sadly I had to leave, but I left very happy.

I must add that the barista was extremely helpful, very friendly and clearly very skilled. She complimented the whole vibe of the venue wonderfully and made the experience what it was.

Sometimes we turn left, off down a road for a reason we don't quite understand, to then find a place we've walked past many times. This was one of those times.

I encourage people to step away from routine, to try something different, to step away from the norm. If you do, you too will find places like Coffee & Fandisha and you will be delighted you did.

Coffee shouldn't simply be a routine, it should be a...

This area of town is so poorly served if you need a toasted sandwich, or pasty type thing, with a coffee or tea. In essence, you've got 92° and that's it. I googled coffee and was amazed to find this place and open on a Sunday morning.

Sadly, everything is expensive in this part of town, and you're just stuck with that. Expect to pay London prices in the area, and you won't be horrified.

The cheese toastie here cost me £7.50, but at least it was substantial, and the bread was nice. Truly horrific price, but I'd imagine their rent must also be horrific, so give these real independents some headroom. A black coffee was £3, and that seemed cheap compared to the toastie. Both were really nice and enjoyable though.

I really liked that the atmosphere in the cafe was very chilled out, and the staff were all really nice, relaxed and friendly. Obviously reflects the way the place is run, so well done to whoever owns/manages this place. Nice to see people happy in their jobs.

Overall, a nice place, with prices typical of the area. I would definitely...

We came to Liverpool for a day trip. I researched this place before coming and found it. Although there were many good reviews, I was still a little worried because I found it on the internet. We visited Liverpool all day and were very tired. When we came to the cafe, we hadn't eaten anything since the morning. Your teammate Ofilia greeted us with a smile. The amount of coffee was more than I expected and the taste was delicious. The environment was very clean and this was very important to us. We couldn't stay long because the place was about to close, but the sweet coffee and smiling face relieved our tiredness :) I must also say that the apple and almond cake was also very delicious. It is definitely a very nice place. I wish them...