Brunch spot people queue for to open in Liverpool

One of Manchester's "busiest" brunch and coffee spots is set to open a branch in Liverpool city centre.

Ezra and Gil, which already has venues on Hilton Street and Peter Street in Manchester, is opening in the former Bouchon on Castle Street. The coffee shop is known across the Northern Quarter for constantly being busy , with queues regularly forming before it even opens.

French restaurant Bouchon closed in late 2023, in what was described as a "real loss" to the city.

Opening its first venue in 2015 and a second in 2019, Ezra and Gil draws in crowds for its cake counter and brunch menu which boasts pancakes, French toast and stacked sourdough dishes. Breakfast favourites include eggs royal and vegetarian and vegan options.

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Reviewers often mention how busy the venue can be but that doesn't seem to put them off. One five star reviewer on Google said: "WOW just wow, there was a little queue because it was a lovely Saturday morning so everyone had the same idea on going out for breakfast, however the queue went fast and it was 1000% worth the wait.

"The service was great the food was unreal- I got the smashed pumpkin on toast with a poached egg and my friend got the chorizo and ham mash benedict." Another added: "Lovely place to drink and eat! Great food, decent value for money and the food is always bang on. It can get a little busy so queuing might be necessary on weekends.

"You also have the option to get a table where you can work with a laptop too. Overall, excellent!" While a third said: "Good overall place, always busy."

Paddy Smith, the co-director of Red and Blue Restaurants, which ran Bouchon said the