Welcome to Stitch Station

More Than Just a Cafe. A Place to Invest in Yourself.

Two floors of coffee, cake, and craft in the heart of Great Sankey. Whether you’re here to learn a new skill upstairs or enjoy a quiet natter downstairs, we invite you to slow down and stay a while.

Why We Do What We Do

At Stitch Station, we believe that in a fast-paced world, everyone deserves a place to slow down, connect, and “Invest in Yourself.” Our ethos is built on the idea that creativity is a powerful tool for wellbeing.

We’re not just a café or a yarn shop; we are a community-hearted space where the simple act of making something by hand is celebrated as a pathway to mindfulness and friendship. From our creative sanctuary upstairs to our social hub downstairs, we provide the “quality downtime” that helps you recharge.

Two Floors to Explore

The Social Hub: Downstairs Enjoy a barista-served coffee or a slice of locally baked cake. We are proud to be a dog-friendly venue and a host for the Chatty Cafe Scheme. Everyone is welcome to join our Chatty Table on Mondays from 2-4pm.

See the Cafe Menu

The Creative Sanctuary: Upstairs Discover our carefully curated yarn shop and workshop space. From beginner crochet and knitting to floristry and paper crafting, our expert tutors are here to help you discover the joy of being part of something creative.

View our Workshops and Groups

The Station Family

Quality You Can Taste

We believe that the best moments are fueled by the best ingredients. That’s why we’ve partnered with the North West’s finest independent producers. Enjoy sourdough from Sexton’s Bakery, artisan coffee from Neighbourhood Coffee, and delicious treats from Bakes by Becka. At Stitch Station, our heart is in our community, and our hands are always busy making Great Sankey a little more “woolly wonderful.”

As Seen on TV!

We are incredibly proud that our community efforts and our role in the Chatty Cafe Scheme were recently featured on ITV Granada Reports. We’re more than a local business; we’re a place where strangers become friends.

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

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   Anna Tai Chi - Qigong 
 March 25, 2026
 
 
  Lovely place
  
 
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   Jack Newton 
 February 28, 2026
 
 
  Best flat white in Warrington
  
 
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   Barbara Walker 
 December 15, 2025
 
 
  Very helpful on my phone inquiries.  Will visit the shop definitely.
  
 
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   Allan Findlay 
 December 1, 2025
 
 
  A lovely place, with lovely staff. Loads of wool and yarn of all colours and patterns to go with them.
  
 
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   Hel 
 October 27, 2025
 
 
  We love this little cafe. The staff are so lovely and the food all cooked fresh to order!! If U like crafts as well there is always something going on, workshops and the like you can book on to. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Lisa Faulkner 
 May 17, 2025
 
 
  Lovely friendly atmosphere Food delicious
  
 
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   Sean Moore 
 May 14, 2025
 
 
  Love this place! Often go in for coffee and to buy beans as they stock Neighbourhood. Amazing that I can get great speciality coffee done so well so close by! Staff are really friendly and set a great atmosphere.
  
 
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   Izzy may 
 February 24, 2025
 
 
  Very relaxing atmosphere, with lovely background music and is very easy to talk. The staff are amazing, so friendly and helpful. The food is delicious and our overall experience was fantastic. I have been here before and every time has been a wonderful experience, will definitely be returning ♡

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   Lisa J EWard 
 May 27, 2023
 
 
 recommends Absolutely, beautiful little cafe, dog friendly and also serve gulten free food
  
 
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   Richard Woodroffe 
 February 15, 2023
 
 
 recommends Lovely coffee in a comfortable, welcoming environment. A hidden gem that provides a great alternative to the chain coffee shops.
  
 
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   Jacky Riley 
 July 8, 2022
 
 
 recommends Had afternoon tea and it was delicious ! One of the nicest I’ve had , would highly recommend x
  
 
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   Allison Doherty 
 July 6, 2022
 
 
 recommends First visit today. Lovely cream tea, relaxing and friendly atmosphere. All.the staff were so welcoming and friendly.  After perusing the menu more will definitely be back soon.
  
 
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   Sylvia Haggett 
 July 6, 2022
 
 
 recommends Great local coffee shop with the added bonus of crafting workshops. Fantastic food and friendly service
  
 
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   Lianne MacFarlane 
 May 6, 2022
 
 
 recommends what a lovely little cafe! the staff were so friendly and helpful. my toasty was delicious and fresh (as was the scone 😋). dog friendly which is always a plus! it was so nice to sit and stitch without anyone looking at me like I was nuts!
  
 
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   Sue Meyrick 
 April 22, 2022
 
 
 recommends Went to crochet class today with marianne , it was really enjoyable , informative in a lovely relaxed setting learned lots  thanks x be back soon
  
 
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   Ali Lysons 
 April 20, 2022
 
 
 recommends Had a lovely lunch on our first visit to Stitch Station today. It’s great to have a nice coffee shop within walking distance.
  
 
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   Mo Gilvary 
 March 12, 2022
 
 
 recommends Lovely friendly welcome. Dogs loved it especially pup a chino Some nice little gifts Great place.  Definitely go back.
  
 
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   Claire Dunbabin 
 February 12, 2022
 
 
 recommends My first time here today and had a lovely hot chocolate and a cake with a friend. Gorgeous little place, great service and very friendly 😀  will definitely be calling in again soon ❤

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   Rebecca P 
 June 29, 2024
 
 
  Beautiful little cafe Stunning hunters chicken meal, speciality lemonade was delicious. Excellent customer service. Book swap area which I loved. Workshops available too. Lovely place to spend with my bestie.
  
 
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   Kevin S 
 February 21, 2024
 
 
  Wonderful craft shop & cafe. Well worth a visit. Wonderful ‘find’ whilst looking for wool/yarn/craft. Marvellous range of items but also a fabulous cafe. Food & service were both excellent. Would return just for the food alone !!
  
 
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   Juli H 
 August 9, 2023
 
 
  Gorgeous afternoon tea We eat here quite often and love it, so we decided to treat a visiting friend to afternoon tea. The picture below doesn't really do it justice - we had a good selection of sandwiches (more than we could eat) with freshly made scones, macarons and a generous piece of Victoria sponge. It is served with tea or coffee and a glass of elderflower pressé - a lovely original touch. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, but what really makes the experience here is the lovely staff. Every one of them is so friendly and welcoming, and they really can't do enough to help. If knitting or crochet's your thing they will happily stop to chat about your latest project - if not they'll just drop by every now and then to check on you and refill your drink. My friend, who is an avid knitter, says the yarn shop alone is well worth a visit too. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Glendacheshire 
 May 24, 2023
 
 
  Well worth a visit. The Stitch has only been open for just over 12 months but it has made a fantastic addition to the local community. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, the surroundings are cosy, the food is good and the coffee excellent. They are mindful of environmental issues and have recycled furniture and run groups for people interested in knitting and other pursuits. You can even enjoy a game of chess there. The staff are excellent. Well worth a visit, I go on a regular basis.
  
 
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   Emma H 
 March 22, 2023
 
 
  Highly recommend !! What a lovely little cafe! I visited this place with a friend while walking the dog and all the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The cafe is dog friendly and they gave my dog the puppychino which was very kind and a nice surprise. The food and drinks were delicious, you can tell everything was homemade, fresh cakes too! I would highly recommend this lovely small cafe and I will definitely be coming again very soon! We need more places this in the area. Thank you 😊
  
 
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   Lauren H 
 February 28, 2023
 
 
  A lovely hub at the heart of the community I visited stitch station on Monday to meet with a local wedding florist and it was a fab location to sit down and have a chat. I ordered a halloumi wrap which was delicious and had a chai latte which is the best I’ve had! I am already looking forward to more wedding planning sessions here accompanied by great food and drinks! Don’t forget to check out their cabinet with items from local sellers :-)
  
 
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   Culture172956 
 January 29, 2023
 
 
  Lunch What a lovely little cafe, so welcoming and friendly will definitely be back. I found this place by accident after being turned away rather impolitely from a large restaurant
  
 
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   MancJRG 
 November 9, 2022
 
 
  Ladies that lunch! I stumbled across this beautiful cafe and have now visited several times. No parking outside so a short walk from neighbouring street parking. There is always a fabulous display of homemade cakes and delicious sandwiches. Staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome. For any craft lovers there is a yarn store upstairs and craft classes held there.
  
 
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   Juli H 
 July 27, 2022
 
 
  Lovely community cafe Gorgeous little cafe with a real community feel. The ladies who run it are all lovely and go out of their way to be helpful (for example, my daughter and I decided to share dessert, so it was served cut in half and on two plates - full marks for attention to detail!). The food is delicious and the yarn shop upstairs is well worth a visit too. Definitely worth a detour if you're travelling via Penketh station.