Independent cafes in Manchester

“Food worth waiting for. The Red Snapper special is amazing. Its a bit tight in the cafe but you can get takeaway. Great stuff”

“Properly good local cafe/bar. Perfect for a morning coffee, a spot of food, or an evening beer. Very relaxed place and friendly owners”

“Really good vegetarian breakfast. Quality food, and the perfect portion size for me. Really enjoyed it. Friendly staff, and good customer service overall.”

“I totally disagree with the comment below. It's a lovely cafe with great food and very accommodating, friendly staff.”

“Lovely little brunch spot, don’t let the queues and wait time tune you off it’s well worth it. I had steak and eggs with a batch filter and a Bloody Mary. Steak was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Coffees were tasty and Bloody Mary hit the spot. Can’t remember what my partner had but it was also delicious. Offers on the cocktails. Really enjoyed”

“Beautiful Cafe and Shop all run by a friendly happy group of volunteers. It's always a pleasure to visit and the breakfast barm cakes are delicious”

“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.”

“Had a lovely jacket potato from here even got a free hot chocolate because I work for the NHS. The brownies are to die for and the staff were so lovely. Would recommend:)”

“I am a ubereats driver and they are one of the best staff out there.”

“Great place to explore the Northern Quarter of Manchester. Staff are very welcoming on arrival. It's a self service check in system but staff are on hand to assist. Place is very clean throughout with bar and restaurant on site with quite decent prices. Rooms are excellent for the price with shops bars and restaurants all within easy walking distance. The tram stop is only a 5/10 minute walk if you want to explore surrounding Manchester. There is no parking but there is a car park directly opposite which you pay about £10 per day .”

“I love this place .the best mint tea I have tasted we also love the shishaand the atmosphere is good”

“Lovely afternoon tea. Food delicious and lots of it Great service x”

“Great vibe, lovely coffee and friendly people. A new coffee spot right on the canal, certainly worth a visit for the caffeine hit. Nice little seating section once things open up again.”

“We stopped at Smoak for breakfast before our children’s final rugby game of the season. The coffee was fantastic, as was the service. The children had flavoured hot chocolates (Terrys chocolate orange and a vanilla), they described them as the best ever! The food was amazing, my wife and I had the famous pastrami bagels and they did not disappoint. Pastrami was full of flavour, the dressing was a fine accompaniment and the gherkin was just right. The kids had something simpler, but they all enjoyed what they had. Well worth a visit!”

“Love the new outside seating area, very continental. These are very strange times and we all want to feel safe when we are out and meeting friends and family and this new outside seating is perfect Well done Chris and the team, it’s wonderful and your coffee cakes are delicious, as always. Update April 2021 Great to see your outside seating area open and looking amazing.”

“Morning breakfast was delightful and coffee was superb!!”

“What an absolutely lovely little cafe. Such lovely staff, friendly atmosphere. Food is cooked fresh for you and you get generous portions. The coffee is absolutely lovely and not expensive. Will be my regular cafe from now on.”

“Really charming little cafe. We were in Manchester for an event and stopped in here as somewhere local to where we were staying. Rather than just being a convenient place to eat Sunday brunch, the menu was varied and all of us enjoyed the meals we ordered. The staff were lovely, really friendly. Would definitely recommend.”

“Staff are really knowledgeable and helpful. Products are top quality.”

“Amazing cafe, the staff is friendly, I recommend people to visit and try their coffee. the smell of roasting coffee beans is fascinating. I tried Flat white.”

“Nice traditional pub. Great for a beer or two. Didn't try the food”

“Wow! What a magical experience! We always have a great time at Reddish Vale Farm but the Santa Experience was something else. The amount of creativity and magical touches that have gone into creating magic and memories blew me away. The outfits are amazing , the decorations are spot on, the Christmas trees are huge and it all really makes you feel like you are at the North Pole. My son is 5 but I can see us going for a few years to come as it was so cleverly done and watching his face take in all the magic was so wonderful. There are even silly things for the Adults to spot like the Elf and Safety poster and there are photographs in Santa’s grotto of the actual actors. All the elves and Santa were brilliant but my personal favourite was Mrs Claus you are a star. The experience is so organised there are no long waits and it all feels covid safe you need to wear a mask but the spaces are large and well ventilated and some of it is outside too. We couldn’t believe how much you got to do and keep there was an large plush Elf toy that you stuffed yourself and an elf certificate then a letter to Santa and then a gingerbread decorating session which you could eat or take home and hot chocolate for the parents. They got sweets from the elf shop and then the usual toy from Santa was age specific and not one of those that falls apart on the way home! To anyone wondering if it’s worth the money it absolutely is, go for it!”

“Fabulous cinema. Not the cheapest but easily worth the little extra cost compared to others! Membership saves lots over the year too. Great selection of wine with real glasses and tasty authentic pizzas. Reclining seats and double 'love seats' too :-)”

“Went in for a late breakfast with my other half. Asked for a small adjustment to the vegan breakfast which they were happy to do. All the staff were super pleasant and the place had a really chilled, warm vibe. To top it off the food was exceptional, and the coffee was also really good. Will definitely be back!”

“Although quieter than expected, who entered the Elk Bar had an excellent night all round..And with Vito the food bar other the road we have a winning combination for a great night out..”

“If you love authentic Italian cuisine then you must try Salvis. After returning from Italy I have always been on the hunt for great authentic Italian food and Salvis did not disappoint. The food was incredible, the atmosphere was lovely and the service was fantastic. Can't recommend enough!”