The Living Well in St. Helens

Lovely outdoor eating area.Plus they host the best summer fair.

This place is lovely yeh it really is. This place in a larger and more expansive picture does a hell of a lot of good and commits itself to charitable works that benefit those who need a certain care provision. Yet there is what appears to be smaller and more humble aspect of this amazing place.That's right the living well cafe, if you want to dine alfresco or sit in the cosy cafe it's really up to you. It has a new wave bistro feel yet has a menu as cosy and as refined as you would see in any town cafe. There are art works on the wall which will draw you in and if you wish to purchase one you can.As I waited in the que I happily surveyed the menu with a plethora of old favourites on it. It reminded me of a wonderful cafe near the Alhambra theatre in Bradford. It had the same food and similar atmosphere. You can be sat enjoying a hearty bowl of soup when you could perhaps have a conversation with a passing celebrity or MP.For me it's all about food and conversing with the regulars. They will be you're guide to the menu that despite its simplicity has an admirable honesty which is refreshing. The staff are mostly volunteers and they are wonderful and polite. My favourite snack would be cheese on toast, I hear you saying anyone can make that, and this maybe so. Yet the ingredients and inparticularly the cheese is very special and will whisk you off you're feet into a dreamy cheesy moment of you're own.Then there are the cotoms hotpots which are so fresh and mourishly tasty. Then of course there are the huge jacket potatoes with salad and tuna....not rocket science I hear you say. Wrong....the flavours are there on point as is the freshness and it makes no apology for what it is, healthy substantial food.So if you have time to explore this amazing place and it's works, with its little shop of curiosities I implore you to not miss out on the homely food experience in the cafe.....🙏💜

Good well layed out shop, with a very good cafe, spotless, comfortable and good coffee.

Warm and friendly atmosphere ✨️ clean and bright 🌞

My partner and two children came for the family photo shoot. It was just lovely. I am actually amazed at the truly beautiful photograph of our two children. My daughter is two and hadn't long woken up the entertainer and photographer gave her time and literally there was a split second moment between the two of them and he was able to capture it. I am absolutely overjoyed with the black and white image and the family photos we were sent.We will definitely be back for the next one. The deal was 5 images for 25 pound. Unbelievable value and I couldn't recommend the time we spent with the photographer at willowbook hospice more.Thanks so much xxx

Great staff and a lovely little cafe that serves good food

Had a lovely lunch with my godmother last week it was her birthday she was 80, food staff and little shop was lovely,we will definitely be back,thanks ever so much

Went to lunch with friends staff are nice and friendly food was good nice relaxing atmosphere wasn't rushed to eat and leave would go again BJ 😋

Very good,lots of stalls with friendly people,a shame about the wet and windy weather,but that no one's fault, good car parking free and not to far away only a few minutes walk,all in all very good day.

Just had a full English breakfast. Top notch followed by a blackcurrant tart. Great little place to eat. Staff were brill to. Many thanks.