Top 30 Best Afternoon treats in Manchester

“Their hot chocolates are amazing! Been coming here for quite a while and they always have the best service, and amazing hot chocolates.”

“Freshly cooked food. Went in for something to eat before going to Blackpool. Lady who owns it is very friendly. I the middle of the pandemic felt safe sitting in and eating. Cleaning was in process as we got there. Hand sanitizer available too. Would highly recommend this cafe. Right opposite the train station.”

“It was excellent. They had everything we needed.. It has variety of options which make your choice easier.. lovely place..it has rear parking for up to 2 houres which is great..but do read the signs alwayes.”

“Nice but open to the same entrance to the film can be noisy”

“Lovely lady behind the counter came out with biscuits for my two dogs, and made sure they had water! Lovely pasty and tea. Many thanks”

“I went for breakfast on a Saturday morning, I reached easily without a reservation and was able to find a table. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. I ordered flat white and eggs Benedict. Both were delicious, and the eggs Benedict was made with perfection. I recommend the place for morning coffee and breakfast”

“Perfect place when getting off the train, staff are lovely, great atmosphere and not too packed.”

“Freshly prepared tasty breakfast The avocado and feta was the best I’ve tried. My wife had the vegan breakfast and was all fresh and so tasty . So pleased we stumbled across this place .Welcomed our dog also with a bowl of water .Big pot of tea too. 60 p each for oat milk too expensive Thanks”

“Very nice café, not been here for a while. Edit: Great new outdoor setup, open in winter too.”

“Great live music venue with a good selection of beers and lagers. Friendly, welcoming staff. Stuart Collier is a fantastic landlord, supporting live music and charitable event.”

“Treetops were absolutely amazing. They couldn’t do more for us. It was a truly amazing stress feee evening for my family and friends. We had a birthday party for my middle son and they were just so helpful. They were very inclusive too. They kept checking everything was okay for me as I am a visually challenged parent. And, they made sure my son who has to use a wheelchair was involved in the party too. I will definitely be choosing tree tops for my next party. Thank you so much.”

“Booked hotel through Secret Escapes for 2 nights.... more than exceeded our expectations. Friendly reception staff member on arrival together with concierge who took our luggage to our room . Lovely Riverside superior room spacious with all usual amenities. A very nice breakfast widechoice generous portions of food....again friendly service from restaurant staff. Great location short walk into centre of Manchester.. Well recommended.”

“Absolutely lovely food was spot on the service is spot on and the lady with the incredible bunda wow perfect!”

“Interesting tea house, old fashioned close by. The coffee was great and the panini sandwich with fries very delicious. Place very busy , we went there on a Sunday, most tables were reserved for different time slots.”

“Waitrose has a good car park that is used by a number of other facilities in the area. Waitrose have some beautiful flowers and Plant's for sale. Their store is well stocked and the Staff are always very friendly and very helpful. If you have bought small product's from John Lewis online, Waitrose have a pick up in store facility. I recommend Waitrose.”

“There are 3 Costa Coffee stores in Oldham and this one is clearly the best. It is clean, modern and well looked after. Staff are very friendly and helpful. My only complaint would be that as it is run by Odeon, it does not offer any promotions or deals on food as well as charging 10p extra on drinks. Not a big deal and I expect to see some franchises putting prices up.”

“They have an amazing selection of food and theres so much tasty vegetarian and vegan options. I had pancakes with fresh fruits and a falaffel burger and both tasted like heaven!!!!!! Highly recommend and would love to come here again!!”

“Used my coupon for a free frappé and the team were all lovely and very attentive to my multiple allergies. Chloe especially took her time to try to make my order work for me and was polite, efficient and the frappe was delicious!”

“I honestly love coming to this Costa. Every time I come (through drive-through) the staff are so lovely and just make my day a little bit better. They're cracking jokes, smiles all around. Great service every time. I hope they are being recognised for it x”

“Really happy with the breakfast I ordered. I created my own and it was really good value for money. The egg was perfectly cooked with a runny yoke. The delivery arrived earlier than it stated as well which is always a bonus. Highly recommend it and looking forward to ordering again.”

“What an excellent little cafe located in old trafford.has an extensive reasonably priced menu.the staff are friendly and excellent and the food is prepared fresh.there is a limited number of seats as it's not a large place.located close to the tram station and buses.tey this place and you won't be disappointed.”

“Excellent cafe and space this. Have been waiting to have a bite here as seen it over the years. Finally did and not disappointed. Good fresh food and excellent cakes and sweets all at a democratic price. The space itself is excellent and great place to relax and catch up even if not visiting the MAG. The best part is the staff are excellent and provide a great service”

“Excellent branch of Cafe Nero...clean and well maintained and great service. Design is modern and good to have new furnishings . Good outdoor seating too. Courteous staff.”

“Wow. Deffo recommend the Chai Latte, caramel latte was delish too. Create your own breakfast has plenty of options. Awesome hashbrowns! Deffo recommend the eggs halloumi if you like hollandaise sauce. Lovely fresh spinach, perfectly poached eggs with the right size slab of halloumi on a fresh, toasted bun. Perfect serving size. Add to that the really friendly staff, clean, comfortable cafe and nice design - Give it a try”

“Lovely coffee. Ordered a Piccolo and a mocha (pictured), then a cappuccino with hazelnut shot and Vietnamese (not pictured). All lovely. Rustic warehouse decor and funky eccentric vibe. Fab friendly staff. Great!”

“Nice clean Costa!!! Friendly helpful staff, and nice atmosphere.”

“I went here with my wife around a week ago and was impressed. Food was brilliant, I had the King Kong Burger and Sir mix a lot fries, very well presented and the taste was good. For afters we had crepes with chcoclate and ice creams agin was lovely no complaints at all! All the staff was very friendly and welcoming.”

“Love eating here, been a few times. The food is tasty and service is always excellent”

“Great place, and they allow small dogs...great community asset.”

“Called here in passing but it was lovely. Great staff, food served really nicely, coffee tasted lush.”