The Best Cafes in Shaw And Crompton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (2025)

Such an amazing place, great staff and delicious food! The pancakes were so fluffy and decorated amazingly and the cocktails were too tasty!

First time visiting today after reading lots of positive reviews so we just had to try this place out. On residential street parking, we found a spot no problem but I would imagine it could become tricky the busier this place got. Pleasant and warm welcome and seated immediately. I have a feeling you’re better off booking as I feel it could get really busy. Beautiful interior, no expense spared. Varied menu We had 2 lattes…WOW !!! We have drank a lot of lattes in the uk and around the world and have to say, this Latte was the best we have EVER tried !! Absolutely delicious, excellent quality with gorgeous presentation to go with it. We ordered the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup and bacon on sourdough. Again…wow !! Excellent quality, beautiful presentation, very very tasty and delicious. It cost around £23 for everything BUT, it was worth every penny. We will definitely return and we highly recommend Bru’d Awakenin’s. 5/5.

Fantastic customer care, price and service from the team. Really enjoyed the atmosphere here meeting a friend for a catch up. Will definitely return and kudos on the business for expanding for more customers. Looking forward to returning soon. Thanks again !

First time eating here, was bit gutted they don't do a full English or eggs, so ordered bacon on sourdough bread, there was plenty of bacon on it as well and really tasty Also ordered a latte, came with with water and a biscoff for the sandwich Staff were really friendly and good service

Absolutely perfect sandwiches here . Service friendly but a bit small and regulars seem to claim tables and sit for an age . However it’s the food and drink you come for and it really is very good . Fresh plentiful and the background of amazing music is just perfect . Well done to the lovely couple who runs Walt’s you have a great place 👍🏽💕

Proper independent little cafe hidden away... Emphasis on little! Really nice coffee and breakfasts (my daughter loves the milkshakes) and very reasonably priced. Can be busy and everything is made to order so you may have to wait, but it'll be worth it.

We’re not from Oldham but if I was I’d probably come here everyday! Super friendly staff, clean inside the portions are genius with so much care put in. She could’ve just thrown the toast in a bag but she didn’t she carefully cut it up placed it in a tray and wrapped it up so it wouldn’t fall out in the bag. You even get little freshen wipes for when you finish! There’s so many things on the menu that I want to try! Next time I’m in Oldham definitely coming back here!

Cute little coffee shop, I loved the walt Disney theme. So many different flavoured coffee, shake's and juices. Good food menu and the price's are amazing. For a soy peanut butter cappuccino, black forest latte and egg barm with brown sauce it cost just under £6.00. Small seating area, so if I wanted to sit in I'd reserve. I'll definitely be calling in for a different flavoured takeaway coffee every time I pass. I recommend .

Me and my wife went for breakfast. Ordered two mega breakfasts,both were lovely and massive. Think we'll order a smaller one next time. I was proper full when I'd finished 🤣. The cafe was lovely and clean with nice decor.The lady serving was really friendly and super efficient,she was cooking and serving.The seating is a little tight but it's a small cafe. That definitely wouldn't put me off returning for second's.

One girl band...very clean...fast service n really nice food...with good prices...

Janine and her team catered for my late husband’s celebration. He had a “good turnout “ and everyone commented on the brilliant “spread” and we catered for a lot of people and there was nothing left it was that good. I’d recommend Janine for any gathering to provide a sooper dooper “spread “ Thanks once again Janine very much appreciated. ☘️☘️🎄🤶

Lovely and nice food 😋 spot on with the service and and happy with the place

Wow, what a gaff. Lovely big breakfasts at such a good price. Large breakfast was amazing for £11. Lovely thick toast, buttered for you. No fat on bacon. Eggs, spam, hashbrowns all cooked perfectly. Staff were so nice. Would recommend this place to anyone

Re upload :) The breakfast featured a fluffy omelette packed with cheese and alongside small pancakes topped with Nutella. The coco pop and toffee cake was a decadent delight, combining moist chocolate cake with crunchy coco pops and gooey toffee filling. Overall, a delicious and satisfying meal with a variety of flavors to enjoy. 7/10

The staff here are amazing! Super happy and genuinely seem to love working there. They always have a chat with you while you're waiting for your food and it's just a lovely cafe. Food is delicious and great value for money.

Stopped by here randomly on our way up north, and highly recommend that you check them out too! Very nice clean cafe, a small number of tables inside and out, and a lovely atmosphere. We had the vegetarian breakfast which was really tasty, good quality items, freshly cooked and piping hot. The only moan I could possibly have was the toast was barely toasted, but many people love it that way, so hardly worth noting. Overall a great experience, and a really good, satisfying breakfast for a very reasonable price. Certainly recommend giving them a try if you're passing by, card payments are welcome, but cash is definitely preferred! Let's keep cash alive, along with great local businesses such as Nanny's!

Love this place , staff are really friendly with amazing home cooked food , nice size portions.. Great for those who work late and still want a home cooked meal. The prices are great .. I can't say enough good things about this place , the owner is very hands-on and takes her time to get to know you .. love it

Absolute gorgeous home cooked food. I've had food from here lots of times even the Sunday dinner. And it has all been lovely food. The staff are lovely to. Very polite and friendly. The best home cooked food in shaw

I’ve ordered a few times from the British Kitchen, would definitely recommend, food is excellent service is great & it’s a fabulous alternative to the ’Run of the mill’ takeaways. Sunday Roast my favourite 👍👍

Food from here is delicious, we all ordered different meals, we've had hot baguettes, rag pudding both with chips, and sausage and mash, all plates were cleared. Definitely recommend this place.

Went for lunch, staff were lovely, food was so fresh and delicious. Would definitely recommend. They are also so welcoming with dogs and the menu has a bit of everything for everyone!

I visited with my mum a while back and it was such an amazing place. The food was delicious, the staff were polite and caring and the atmosphere was good. Very pleasant visit definitely going again soon. 🌵☕️

Didn't think much about Cactus in their first week as we tried visiting 3 times and they were shut by the time we got there. Since then however I've visited a couple of times with my Mum and once with my brother and once with our dog walking buddy and everything has been thoroughly delicious 😋, very good portions, delivered in a timely manner. Plenty of space around the tables for a dog or pram, and they've even got things like puppacinos on the menu for any canine companions who visit the cafe. I highly recommend As it's only a stones throw from Royton centre, you can just park in the main carpark or in the carpark down the side of the OCL gym/pool xx

Lovely, friendly cafe. Did is tasty. Hot chocolate are excellent. The coleslaw is fantastic.

Had a lovely afternoon tea at a great price. Great service by friendly staff. I'll be going again :)

I come here most Saturdays after my children’s various sporting activities. They are always so welcoming and so good with the kids. Gluten free options for me too. And such good value. We love it here.

Great breakfast. Lovely friendly service.

Lovely very friendly cafe,great staff. The food is excellent can recommend the breakfasts great value. The lasagne and steakpie is homemade fabulous. Thank you

Awesome little sandwich shop that also has space for eating inside. Visited a few times for breakfast and it's great. Staff are welcoming and has a lot of character in the shop. Would recommend if you are looking for a good breakfast or sandwich in shaw.

Fantastic breakfast menu. Just had eggs Benedict and grostl....delicious 😋

Lovely coffee, great food. Will come again. Thank you.

The food is always delicious 😋 the people who own the cafe are so nice and really easy to talk to. The atmosphere is lovely in there too. I would recommend this cafe to everyone x

First time trying this cafe today. Went with my son. Lovely food drink and staff. Loved the decor, too.

Although Rhode Island Coffee is currently rated as one of the best places for coffee in Oldham, that isn't saying much as your options are fairly limited - especially if you're trying to avoid Costa. We were in Oldham and looking for coffee and a bit to eat at 8am and places we might otherwise have chosen don't open till 10am so Rhode Island Coffee severed a purpose of being warm and dry. My husband had an Americano which he said was average, the hot chocolate is nothing to write home about and the toasted tea cake was fairly disappointing in all honesty. Rhode Island Coffee is essentially fine but nothing to write home about and definitely not a 'destination' - it's not bad but I wouldn't make any effort to return.

We popped in for a quick cup of tea,looking at the cakes & scones while i waited,we didn't purchase on this occasion. The two tea's are also a little bit more costly than in the local independent cafes. But we got our loyalty card stamped,just need to work some overtime before my next visit. 🍰☕️🍪

Better than any Costa or Starbucks, A warm cosy coffee shop, coffee is amazing as is the food, friendly staff and I would definitely recommend

Rhode Island Coffee has become my absolute favorite spot in town, a welcoming haven that I visit at least twice daily—whether it’s a morning coffee run before my classes at University Campus Oldham, an afternoon catch-up with my husband on his work up, or a must have pre drink / post drink with friends after uni. The atmosphere here is incredibly inclusive and warm; it's a place where everyone is made to feel at home. The staff genuinely elevate the experience— especially Tara, Diogo, Sam, John, and the rest of the team go above and beyond to make every visit special. Their attentiveness and friendly smiles create such a welcoming vibe, making it clear that they truly care about their customers. They not only remember my favorite order but also always take the time to ask about my day, making every interaction feel personal. Rhode Island Coffee is more than just a coffee shop; it’s a community space where everyone, regardless of background, feels valued and comfortable. I can't recommend it enough for anyone looking for a genuinely inclusive, cozy, and friendly coffee experience.