I travelled across the region and have zero regrets
09:44, 31 Jan 2026
Lemmington’s white chocolate and raspberry bun(Image: christopher megrath)
A tiny café with a unique selling point had me in a state of food-induced ecstasy. Fresh on the block with sweet treats and savoury snacks baked in house every day, locals are already selling out Lemmington’s in Wallasey
Lemmington’s is Wirral’s first café and bakery to be entirely gluten-free. The business began in 2023 after Wirral chef Adam McCabe struggled to find tasty gluten free food that he could eat safely after he was diagnosed as coeliac.
After selling out at markets across the region and beyond, Lemmington’s found permanent residence in Wallasey, with locals welcoming the business with long queues out of the shop and along Seaview Road at the grand opening on Saturday, January 17.
The café offers a much-needed alternative for people with gluten intolerance, sensitivities or coeliac disease – a chronic autoimmune condition triggered by gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.
Customers can enjoy sweet and savoury treats that most of us – including myself – take for granted, without the worry of unpleasant after-effects such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain or fatigue.
I visited the area on a Wednesday midday hoping to see if the goods were worth the fuss. Lemmington’s café was a lot smaller than initially anticipated, and there were no queues where I arrived, but a moment later and I would’ve been refused a seat because it was near full inside.
Lemmington’s Cafe, Seaview Road, Wallasey(Image: christopher megrath)
I grabbed the last remaining seat, in the window at the front of the shop, and examined the menu, settling on the breakfast bagel. I wandered over to the counter to order to be warmly greeted by a staff member and copious amounts of beautiful baked goods presented in a glass display.
Everything from cheese and onion pies to school cake and Kinder Bueno cookie treats were available. Although I couldn’t see them on the shelf, sausage rolls where in hot demand, judging by customer’s to-go orders. I added a white chocolate and raspberry bun to my receipt and was told to wait while staff managed the rest.
In a mere moment or two, I was presented with my drink and bun while the bagel was prepared in the kitchen. I’m not normally a fan of cakey treats but it was one of the most appealing on display, so I thought, “Why the hell not, eh?”
If anyone faced me during my first bite, they would’ve noticed my eyes endure adrenaline-driven dilation from a sweet raspberry overload. For anyone who cares, raspberry is top of the league in my favourite flavours and this little bun had me wrapped around its finger (or soft fluffy body).
Lemmington’s white chocolate and raspberry bun(Image: christopher megrath)
The white chocolate was just enough the bun wasn’t overpowered by a sickeningly sweet sensation, but the raspberry completely encapsulated the taste experience anyway. Paired with a soft and fluffy wrap around shape, I was in complete heaven. I contemplated ordering several to go because I knew I’d want another later.
Sadly, I decided to behave. The bun was demolished and staff swept away my plate quickly so there was little fuss on the table. After a longer wait, my bagel was delivered.
The bagel was greasier than I imagine most prefer but I didn’t mind it as a gluttonous one-off. Incapable of standing due to the sheer amount of sausage, egg and bacon tucked between its toasted buns, my main course spread diagonally on the plate, akin to some sort of Leaning Tower of Breakfast.
Lemmington’s breakfast bagel(Image: christopher megrath)
The bagel was toasted and held its shape well as opposed to softer, doughy options. You can order it without as much filling to make it more manageable but I wouldn’t deprive yourself.
Reflecting days later, I’m still raving about my delicious lunch at Lemmington’s. The moment I returned from my excursion, I told anyone who would listen just how good, and filling, my rarely ordered selections had been. I’m now passing that information on to you.
The menu features an array of brunch classics including smashed avocado and eggs on toast, grilled cheese and Scouse. There’s even kids meals for little ones to enjoy.
I travelled across the region to Wallasey just to sample the menu and I don’t have any regrets. I desperately need to get my hands on as many of those buns as a I can.