Top 30 Best Cafe restaurants in Manchester

“We tried here last night for the first time and we were tempted to go again tonight, it was so so nice! From walking in, the staff were lovely, especially the young lady serving us (I've forgotten her name sadly) The food was delicious and the outdoor seating was fab, with a little heater too it was perfect and we can't wait to go again”

“This was my first visit to Playfoots, and it won't be my last. What an amazing place! We turned up at just after 9 am on a Sunday and the place was already 3/4 full downstairs. We were welcomed and seated by an incredibly friendly hostess, who was great throughout our visit despite being obviously very busy. The coffee was as good as coffee can be. The breakfast was the best I've had for years. I had the full English and hubby had banoffee French toast. Every mouthful was gorgeous. We also loved the decor here; there was something quirky to look at in every direction, including up. I recommend Playfoots without hesitation.”

“Wanted something a little different they rang before id noticed there mistake . Food is beautiful and the fact the guy rang me to rectify a genuine mistake which i said no to customer service was fab!”

“The staff were outstanding, a warm friendly welcome in spite of being at full capacity. The food is pretty decent too, I'm sure I'll find myself there again”

“Choice of 3 curries with rice. Perfect for lunchtime snack. Authentic food that tastes like home cooking.”

“Great staff. Lovely space inside the treasury building, with fantastic food. It's not cheap, but you pay for quality.”

“Long-established local cafe with relaxed vibe. Decent home made cake and good tea. Breakfast well cooked and can be tailored to your taste.”

“Nice atmosphere. Large cup of Chai Latte was LARGE and delicious. Jaffa Cake was also great!”

“Great place to eat with family and friends or by yourself, the food is very nice and the staff are nice to chat with. You can also takeaway your food as well. The English breakfast is the best.”

“Lovely fresh food and the breakfast was to die for, will definitely be regulars to this cafe”

“Great a lot for reasonable priced food with high quality and tasty food. We had to wait about 5 minutes on a busy Sunday morning but it was absolutely worth it. Lovely staff and a great choice of food. I would absolutely recommend the pancakes.”

“Top place for Eastern African experience. Excellent rice n Lamb”

“Fantastic service exceptional food modern and traditional speechless.”

“Excellent place for English breakfast, coffe and tea run by kind Lady. Ice cold soft drinks. Aso a selection of crisp, chocolate bars and HAND made cake. My first choice for hot breakfast. Highly recommended”

“Great Cafe, with great food. Really friendly staff and a quick service!!”

“Been here 3 days in a row now. Usually go a new place each day but the food is brilliant. The lady insides very nice too”

“Came for brunch, it was quite busy (always a good sign) but we didn’t have to wait long to get a seat. Ordered a vanilla iced latte, iced chai, bacon and black pudding benedict and classic French toast. The food, the atmosphere and the staff were all great. Will definitely be revisiting!”

“+ Excellent food Sunday lunch when we went - excellent choice of beef, pork of lamb (plus nut roast) - very good Another time we had one of the best full English breakfasts we've had in Manchester Nice choice of beers (draught) and soft/hot drinks Very warm and welcoming atmosphere - Occasionally the menu is limited, but it changes regularly Overall, a really excellent business and initiative in a great museum”

“Had breakfast at The Cow Café on a cold and rainy January morning, this place has a real authentic local café feeling, the staff are warm and welcoming and the food is superb. Kelly, one of the waiting staff made a superb cappuccino, one of the nicest I've had! Would definitely recommend calling into The Cow Café if you're in the area, you won't be disappointed. Full 5 Star Excellence.”

“Hired here for my grandsons 21st,they were excellent, couldn't thank them enough.Staff were really friendly and very helpful and efficient. Thank you.”

“The lowry theatre is amazing! The shows they put on are perfect and the venue itself is kid friendly and let's the 'older' ones enjoy a delightful night out! They put on musicals, performances, and even art galleries. My favourite shoes that I've recently watched are Six, Blood Brothers and Clue!”

“Loves the food and the way it’s served. I have to say, I enjoyed every single bite of the meal”

“SPOT ON! What a beautiful place. Totally unexpected. The food was really well prepared. You feel cared for when you are served like this. No microwave in this place!”

“A great place! Here you can find a lot of different small shops. Everything is handmade. You can buy a special and unique gifts here. I really suggest this place to everyone who loves find something different. You can also have a break in the coffee shop inside the building. Really really nice.”

“Loved our experience at Gaucho. Some items were not photographed as it was all gobbled up too quickly! Place is lovely and the service excellent. Honestly, customer service is top notch; our waiter was very helpful, welcoming and friendly. We had the fillet and another type of steak recommended by staff. We got a side of truffle mac & cheese, chips, and rocket salad which were all very delicious. The cheesecake dessert was the best we ever tried & the brownie was average to be honest. Theres a lovely selection of drinks that is inclusive of those who do not prefer alcohol as well. It was a fantastic experience & we will definitely be coming again.”

“First time eating here ,busy place but got a table , service was excellent drinks arrived quickly followed by the food ,I had Turkish sausage panini,which was excellent (they use beef for the sausage)”

“Great brunch, really high quality meat on the OCR big breakfast, every element was perfect. Fridns enjoyed the brisket hash, cheese and ham omelet & the smaller breakfast. It's worth the price, the service was great we changed our order a couple of times and they dealt with it well (too many tasty options!) They're very dog friendly they brought out sausages for him at no extra charge and came o came over for pets and more water etc, very impressive! 10/10”

“Went to this restaurant for the first time tonight- it was a fantastic experience. Excellent customer service, the food was outstanding and the it's clean and well presented. Will be back and would definitely recommend anyone gives it a try x”