Gran Caffè, Liverpool’s authentic Italian coffee shop, will open on Lark Lane in South Liverpool on Saturday 29 June.

Renowned for its coffee, handcrafted pastries, sandwiches served on homemade bread, and award-winning, artisan gelato, Gran Caffè is a pasticceria – which translates to cake and pastry shop – and has been serving its Italian delicacies in Liverpool for more than 10 years.  

Opening its doors from 9am on 29 June, the first 100 guests to visit the new Lark Lane site will receive a complimentary coffee of their choice; a freshly baked croissant or a scoop of gelato.

The very first visitor to walk through the doors will be treated to Gran Caffè’s famous giant croissant, which is half a metre long!

Owned by Italian brothers Paolo and Donato Cillo, Gran Caffè first opened in Williamson Square as part of the popular Italian Quarter. Since then, the family-run business has enjoyed significant growth, launching another coffee shop on Duke Street in December 2023.

This third Gran Caffè is the first to open outside of Liverpool city centre, on the city’s bustling Lark Lane, and will feature a more developed menu and all-day offering.

Gran Caffè Lark Lane will serve its signature breakfast pastries which are handcrafted in-house and baked fresh each day by their talented pastry team – headed up by Donato’s wife Antonietta.

The menu also includes Italian small and large plates, and from 4pm, Gran Caffè’s Aperitivo menu can be enjoyed including pasta, fritto misto, gamberoni, meatballs, garlic breads and more.

A full range of coffee, speciality teas, wines, beers and cocktails can also be found at the all day eatery.

Open seven days a week, Gran Caffè Lark Lane has a capacity of 40 people, as well as outdoor seating, and is available for dine in and takeaway.

All ingredients for Gran Caffè’s dishes are provided by their sister’s A Tavola da Maria Delicatessen using products imported from Italy and their coffee is ground from beans from their family’s roastery, Torrefazione Lucana, in Potenza. 

Donato Cillo, co-owner of Gran Caffè, says: “After 10 years of Gran Caffè in the Italian Quarter, and having opened on Duke Street in December 2023, it was only a matter of time before we expanded into South Liverpool.

“Lark Lane has been our goal for a few years now and we’re so excited to open the doors on Saturday 29 June at 9am!”

Paolo Cillo, co-owner of Gran Caffè, adds: “To say a huge thank you for all of the support that we’ve had for Gran Caffè, we’ll be giving away a choice of free coffee, croissants and gelato to our first 100 guests.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming regulars at Gran Caffè, as well as new faces to our Lark Lane venue that will not only showcase our signature pastries but also new and unique stuffed brunch croissants, as well as our new Aperitivo Tower that’s perfect for sharing and a lighter option to enjoy with drinks.”

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