More than a coffee shop
Good coffee.
Good food.
Good company.
Freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches and barista coffee, served with care in the heart of Scholes.
Open seven days
Mon–Fri 8.30am–4pm · Sat–Sun 9am–2pm
Ready when you are
Planning your visit?
Open seven daysBreakfast, lunch and coffee
Freshly preparedMade to order, served with care
Everyone welcomeA place to pause and connect
Food allergy or intolerance? Please speak to a member of the team before ordering. Availability and prices may change.
A date for your diary
Good times, together.
HalloweenSat 31 October · From 2pm
Garden of Terror
Join Sunshine House and On the Way for fun, games and pumpkin carving from 2pm. After dark, the Sunshine Garden transforms into the Garden of Terror.£5 per personView details & book →
Food & entertainment8 & 9 December · 12.30pm
Christmas Parties
Enjoy a full three-course Christmas dinner and live entertainment, hosted by Sunshine House and On the Way.£25 per personView details & book →
For stall holders28 Nov · 5, 12 & 19 Dec · 11am–3pm
Christmas Market Stalls
This booking page is for stall holders who would like to trade at one or more of our Saturday Christmas Markets.£10 per stall, per dateView details & book →
Family mornings28 Nov · 5, 12 & 19 Dec · 9am–11am
Breakfast with Santa
Each child receives breakfast, fun and games with Santa, and a present to take home.£10 per childView details & book →
Let us take care of the food
Something worth sharing.
Planning a gathering? Explore our buffet packages, with collection and local delivery available.
Explore buffets →More than a coffee shop
Come for a coffee.
Stay for the company.
On the Way is a welcoming community hub where good food brings people together.
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More than just coffee
A place where people naturally connect.
We transformed the former St Patrick’s Social Club into an open, welcoming café. Somewhere to meet a friend, discover a group or simply feel part of the community.
Read our story →Come and see us
Your next coffee
is on the way.
Pop in, order ahead, reserve a table or ask us about buffet bookings.
Find us
St Patrick’s Way
Scholes, Wigan
WN1 3SA
Opening hours
Monday–Friday 8.30am–4pm
Saturday–Sunday 9am–2pm