{"id":732808,"date":"2026-01-31T10:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T10:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/732808\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T10:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T10:23:15","slug":"i-took-a-single-bite-and-thought-i-died-and-gone-to-heaven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/732808\/","title":{"rendered":"I took a single bite and thought I died and gone to heaven"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I travelled across the region and have zero regrets<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"liverpoolecho\" data-testid=\"premium-byline-liverpoolecho\" src=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/assets\/liverpoolecho\/images\/premium-byline-liverpoolecho.svg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>09:44, 31 Jan 2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lemmington's white chocolate and raspberry bun\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1_Lemmingtons-Cafe-Seaview-Road-Liscard-Wirral.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Lemmington's white chocolate and raspberry bun\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Lemmington&#8217;s white chocolate and raspberry bun(Image: christopher megrath)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A tiny caf\u00e9 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&#8217;s in Wallasey<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Lemmington&#8217;s is <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/wallasey\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Wirral\u2019s first caf\u00e9 and bakery <\/a>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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After selling out at markets across the region and beyond, Lemmington&#8217;s found permanent residence in Wallasey, with locals welcoming the business with long queues out of the shop and along <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/wallasey\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Seaview Road<\/a> at the grand opening on Saturday, January 17.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The caf\u00e9 offers a much-needed alternative for people with gluten intolerance, sensitivities or coeliac disease &#8211; a chronic autoimmune condition triggered by gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Customers can enjoy sweet and savoury treats that most of us &#8211; including myself &#8211; take for granted, without the worry of unpleasant after-effects such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain or fatigue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">I visited the area on a Wednesday midday hoping to see if the goods were worth the fuss. <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/whats-on\/food-drink-news\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Lemmington&#8217;s caf\u00e9 <\/a>was a lot smaller than initially anticipated, and there were no queues where I arrived, but a moment later and I would&#8217;ve been refused a seat because it was near full inside.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lemmington's Cafe, Seaview Road, Wallasey\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769854992_555_1_Lemmingtons-Cafe-Seaview-Road-Liscard-Wirral.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Lemmington's Cafe, Seaview Road, Wallasey\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Lemmington&#8217;s Cafe, Seaview Road, Wallasey(Image: christopher megrath)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Everything from cheese and onion pies to school cake and Kinder Bueno cookie treats were available. Although I couldn&#8217;t see them on the shelf, sausage rolls where in hot demand, judging by customer&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a mere moment or two, I was presented with my drink and bun while the bagel was prepared in the kitchen. I&#8217;m not normally a fan of cakey treats but it was one of the most appealing on display, so I thought, &#8220;Why the hell not, eh?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If anyone faced me during my first bite, they would&#8217;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).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lemmington's white chocolate and raspberry bun\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769854993_691_1_Lemmingtons-Cafe-Seaview-Road-Liscard-Wirral.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Lemmington's white chocolate and raspberry bun\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Lemmington&#8217;s white chocolate and raspberry bun(Image: christopher megrath)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The white chocolate was just enough the bun wasn&#8217;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&#8217;d want another later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The bagel was greasier than I imagine most prefer but I didn&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lemmington's breakfast bagel\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769854995_61_1_Lemmingtons-Cafe-Seaview-Road-Liscard-Wirral.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Lemmington's breakfast bagel\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Lemmington&#8217;s breakfast bagel(Image: christopher megrath)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">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&#8217;t deprive yourself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Reflecting days later, I\u2019m still raving about my delicious lunch at Lemmington&#8217;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&#8217;m now passing that information on to you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The menu features an array of brunch classics including smashed avocado and eggs on toast, grilled cheese and Scouse. There&#8217;s even kids meals for little ones to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">I travelled across the region to Wallasey just to sample the menu and I don&#8217;t have any regrets. I desperately need to get my hands on as many of those buns as a I can.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I travelled across the region and have zero regrets 09:44, 31 Jan 2026 Lemmington&#8217;s white chocolate and raspberry&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":732809,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8815],"tags":[748,393,786,4884,179,11653,16,15,13736],"class_list":{"0":"post-732808","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-liverpool","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-england","10":"tag-food-and-drink","11":"tag-great-britain","12":"tag-liverpool","13":"tag-premium","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom","16":"tag-wallasey"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115989224329680232","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/732808","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=732808"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/732808\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/732809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=732808"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=732808"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=732808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}