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1. Karl Fahey ★★★★★

   What a beautiful little gem this place is. I've ordered before but for home delivery, today I thought I'd try in-house service. I was not disappointed! The staff were lovely, very friendly and extremely helpful. The food was delicious, served piping hot (just the way I like it) with no wait at all. The decor was lovely, it has a kind of rustic-chic charm. Very welcoming. Will definitely be returning.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Nick Singh ★★★★★

   Top notch grub…ladies were fantastic. Ordered 2 sandwiches and honestly cannot wait to go back.

   almost 3 months ago
3. Tina Bourke ★☆☆☆☆

   This is the first time I've ordered from Ireland. When the woman brought my food she didn't have change so she said she would come back with it . 2hrs later , had to ring shop , only then did she bring my change . The woman couldn't even add up , don't know why these thick people are employed. Will never order from ther again

   almost 3 months ago

1. Kevin Finney ★★★★★

   ☕ Ireland’s Café, Widnes – A Love Letter to the Arc de Triomphe of Halton If you ever want to witness the full majesty of Widnesian life in one sitting, grab a table by the window at Ireland’s Café. You’ll find it perched perfectly on the edge of what can only be described as the second most dangerous junction in Britain – a roaring, seven-way ballet of hatchbacks, white vans, and raw optimism. It’s like the Arc de Triomphe, if the Arc de Triomphe had a Morrisons Lite Version, a bookies, and a man on an electric scooter weaving through the middle with a sausage roll. And yet, inside? Peace. Bliss. A small, golden kingdom of warmth and frying bacon. The first thing that hits you is the smell — that sacred blend of fresh coffee, toast, and faint nostalgia. It’s the olfactory equivalent of a hug from your nan. The second thing is the welcome: no laminated menus slapped on the table here, no passive-aggressive sighs. The staff at Ireland’s greet you like a returning regular even if you’ve never been. They remember milk orders, birthdays, and – somehow – your dog’s name. The décor is charmingly honest: solid tables, a comforting clatter from the kitchen, and a counter display of cakes that look like they’ve been baked by someone who believes in both butter and God. But let’s get to the real miracle: the Welsh Rarebit. Now, this isn’t your token bit of cheese on toast — this is a sermon in cheddar. It arrives bubbling, bronzed, with that perfect crisp-at-the-edges look that says “made by someone who cares deeply about grills.” The mix is rich and tangy — molten cheese, English mustard, a whisper of ale, and a confidence that could stop traffic (and probably does, given the view). The top blisters into little golden islands, and when you cut through, there’s that satisfying resistance — the kind that makes you hum a bit without meaning to. They serve it with a small dressed salad (mercifully not a handful of wet leaves) and a cup of coffee that tastes like it’s been brewed to solve problems. It’s simple, perfect café alchemy — the kind that makes you briefly believe everything in the world is fixable, even the Widnes traffic system. And that view. Out the window, you see civilisation at full throttle. Vans mount the kerb. Pensioners cross with terrifying faith. Double yellow lines shimmer meaninglessly in the heat. Drivers treat the junction like a choose-your-own-adventure novel, and somehow, miraculously, it works. There’s beauty in the chaos — a kinetic ballet of Widnes doing Widnes things. You sit there, sipping your coffee, watching the theatre unfold, and think: this is what travel writers mean when they talk about “authentic experiences.” So yes, Ireland’s Café isn’t just a place to eat — it’s a small triumph of humanity: friendly faces, food made with care, and a front-row seat to Widnes at its most magnificently alive — where the toast is golden, the coffee strong, and the traffic eternal. Order the Welsh Rarebit. Stay for the coffee. Watch the world almost crash and carry on anyway. That’s Widnes. And it’s wonderful.

   almost 3 months ago
2. KELLY KELLY ★★★★★

   Great menu. Food we had was amazing. Nice environment. Staff appeared happy in their work. Will defo come back

   almost 4 months ago
3. Laura Morris ★★★★☆

   The food is cooked fresh but it is a treat to go here but it is quite expensive so I can't go as often as I'd like to

   almost 2 years ago

1. Derrin Magan ★★★★★

   The homemade quiche is delicious never had a bad meal there in years. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Lovely place to visit

   almost 3 years ago
2. Tim Pratt ★★★★★

   Just arrived Sunday afternoon for a coffee 2st visit Helpful staff very pleased definitely coming back

   almost 3 years ago
3. Lynn Carter ★★★★★

   Lovely pleasant Staff.Nice clean place and Chocolate with Marshmallows and Cream was lovely.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Samantha Pye ★★★★☆

   The food here is brilliant, I had a home delivery and the man who delivered was so lovely, the quality of food is brilliant, the cafe is clean but everyone is so close together it's a bit off putting (seating wise) the service was a little on the slower side however it was busy and the staff where lovely.

   almost 3 years ago

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