Mayhap Coffee in Wigan is clearly doing something right – walk past on any given weekend and you’re likely to see a polite line up people waiting outside its doors.
They’re queueing up for what’s become one of Greater Manchester’s very best brunches and coffee spots.
Tucked down a quiet street in Tyldesley, Mayhap Coffee is a proper indie that’s become a firm favourite with the local community since opening two years ago.
Rain or shine (and it’s usually rain in Wigan), locals make the pilgrimage to Chapel Street for their fix of pancakes, coffees and brunch dishes.
As it’s walk-in only, you’ve got to really commit to get a seat in this cosy spot – but it is always, always worth the effort.
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Hero dishes here include their huge pancake stacks, which are always lauded as some of the best in Greater Manchester, and their tower French toasts, including the monthly specials.
As time’s gone on, the Mayhap Coffee French toast has taken the shape of tiramisu, apple pie, and even Easter egg.
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Mayhap Coffee in Wigan. Credit: The Manc GroupEpic cheesy beans on toast. Credit: The Manc GroupInside Mayhap Coffee. Credit: the Manc Group
But you know what never goes out of style? Banoffee fudge French toast, that’s what. This is a literal cube of delicious brioche wearing a wizard’s hat of mascarpone on top.
Another star of the show is the humble beans on toast, elevated here with their own baked beans recipe, lashings of two different cheeses, and a fried egg on top if that’s what you fancy.
There’s also an nduja scramble, where this spicy, melty sausage is cooked in with fluffy eggs before being loaded onto toasted farmhouse bread and topped with feta and spring onion.
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Queues at Mayhap. Credit: Instagram, @mayhapcoffeeBrunch dishes at Mayhap Coffee. Credit: The Manc Group
Mayhap takes its coffee seriously and really knows its stuff, with a team who are more than happy to explain exactly what and why is going into your morning brew.
Its charming exterior is all thanks to a designated High Street Heritage Action Zone, which has seen several shop fronts in the area brought back to their glory days.
The sash windows at Mayhap Coffee now look almost exactly as they would have in 1895.
Shame those Victorians never got to experience the delights of a Mini Egg pancake stack, though…
Shepherd’s pie named among classic British dishes that could be ‘extinct’ within the next decade
Emily Sergeant
Shepherd’s pie has been named among the classic British dishes that could be ‘extinct’ within the next 10 years.
From a hearty roast dinner on a Sunday, to a slap-up full English breakfast to start the day, classic British dishes have become staples on dinner tables across the nation, all known and loved for their comforting flavours and cultural significance… but apparently, Google searches for ‘shepherd’s pie recipe’ are down 55% in the past year, indicating that less and less people looking to create this traditional dish at home.
So with this in mind, air fryer giants Ninja Kitchen decided to carry out a new study by surveying 2,000 people and studying search trends for popular British dishes to uncover which meals are still loved, and which might be nothing more than a distant memory.
Shockingly, the new study revealed that shepherd’s pie could be facing extinction from early as 2027, with several other favourites dying out within a decade.
Shepherd’s pie takes the fifth spot on the top 10 list, as according to the study, the dish is experiencing a 0.76% weekly decline, and due to the fact only 5% of Brits would name it a ‘favourite’, this classic risks extinction by 2027.
Shepherd’s pie has been named among the classic British dishes that could be ‘extinct’ within the next decade / Credit: Dennis J Wilkinson | Steven Depolo
Another shocker on the list has to been the beloved veggie dish cheese and onion pie, which takes the ninth spot thanks to its 0.41% weekly decline in searches.
However, the majority of the other dishes making up the top 10 list tend to be regional delicacies or dishes that are popular within certain dietary preferences, such as Glamorgan sausage – which takes the number one spot, with a 2% weekly search decline – Tatws Pum Munud, a nut roast, and a vegan roast dinner.
57% of the nation would be sad to see British staples fade away, according to the study, but 31% do appreciate the evolution of food trends.
The study also revealed that the growing popularity of takeaway and convenience food is the leading reason why people are moving away from traditional classics such as shepherd’s pie, with nearly half (46%) of respondents citing it as their main reason.
Additionally, 15% reported that the cost of ingredients was too high, while 10% felt that British classics lacked flavour.
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Food & Drink
A bottomless brunch with unlimited booze AND pizza is happening in Manchester this weekend
Emily Sergeant
You can feast on all the pizza slices and booze your heart desires at a bottomless brunch happening in Manchester this weekend.
Manchester street food market and social hub, GRUB – which is tucked away in the Green Quarter, just outside of the city centre – is home to a wide range of rotating independent food and drink vendors that regularly hook Mancs up with some of the best eats from across the globe.
It’s also known for hosting a jam-packed lineup of events all throughout the year, and this bottomless pizza brunch is one fine example.
Teaming up with new independent trader, Pizza Mutt, foodie fans are invited to head on over to GRUB this Saturday for 90-minutes of tasty Tavern-style pizza slices and a stunning selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
When it comes to pizza, you can choose from a wide range of toppings.
There’s everyone’s favourite pepperoni, as well as double cheese and veggie picante for vegetarians, and marinara for vegans – with vegan cheese also available.
A bottomless brunch with unlimited booze and pizza is happening in Manchester this weekend / Credit: Detroit Slims | Flickr
Then, on the drinks lineup, there’s a selection of house beers – including GRUB’s very-own lager and pale ale – and Hogan’s Cider, as well as Aperol Spritzes, mimosas, and fizz, as well as some low and non-alcoholic options and plenty of soft drinks too.
Taking place this Saturday 22 February from 12-6pm, there are three sittings to choose from when booking – the 1pm, 2pm, and 4pm.
Each sitting includes 90-minutes of bottomless drinks and pizza.
Daisy Jackson -
20th September 2024 
