Cove

Cove is a bright, laid-back café in Birkdale, Southport, serving breakfast, brunch and coffee with dogs welcome inside in designated zones. That simple inclusion is especially useful when the weather turns or the day needs a proper sit-down pause.

You can settle in together for smoothies, feel-good food and a proper sit-down break without leaving the dog outside. The café positions itself as a relaxed, community-minded space with indoor and outdoor seating and the dog-friendly zones mean you're not stuck hovering by the door. It's a cheerful village stop near Liverpool Road, useful for local mornings and station-area walks.

Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm. That straightforward access is the detail that turns a quick drink or meal into a genuine break for the whole group. It also removes the familiar doorway calculation over who waits outside with the dog while everyone else heads in.