Relaxing afternoon spots in Manchester

“My new favourite coffee shop. * * * * * Thank you to everyone at Bold Street Coffee for all that you do. All my visits have been memorable. The food is always superb and the service is unbeatable. Carry on delivery the goods ✌️”

“Great little place to grab some food, loads of space to throw a blanket on the floor if no seats ( it does get busy at times ) and let kids run about, quality food and great staff.”

“I have no hesitation in recommending Wayne of Olympian Water Gardens. He has such creative ideas while still being open to suggestions as well as excellent professional skills to bring it all to life. Most of all he loves what he does which means he goes the extra mile with an attention to detail that is second to none. Wayne kept us informed every step of the way, was friendly and courteous, did everything he promised and more.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed my three night stay at this wonderful hotel. In particular the staff, Alex and team, were amazing, friendly and couldn't do enough to make me feel welcome and comfortable. Bear in mind this is an old building and some of the rooms are in need of a little bit of TLC but the views are fantastic and it's great to be able to stay in an iconic example of 60s modernist architecture. The restaurant and breakfast area particularly stylish. I would definitely recommend - worth requesting a more recently refurbished room if you do so.”

“Without a doubt the best pizza… no arguments. Big portions, quality ingredients and great service. The shop is brilliant too, refreshing to see some effort in the decors in a takeaway. Highly recommended.”

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

“Went for lunch with my friends and our 2 dogs had a lovely welcome. Toasties where gorgeous, water bowls and treats for the dogs who could ask for more.”

“Best cafe iv been to great customer service and friendly staff and amazing food especially the Turkish sausage.”

“Fantastic coffee and really friendly staff. Nice to have somewhere local to pop for top quality coffee. A great addition to the area.”

“Wonderful relaxing place to meet up with friends. Would love to see more vegetarian options on the menu.. Wont stop me from going though.”

“The girls are lovely ! This was our first time using them and we would definitely recommend them. 5 star treatment was given to Poppy and Daisy , much appreciated !”

“Really lovely place, food great and very friendly. I had the breakfast and it was cooked to perfection. The cake which followed was also delicious.”

“Found this little gem yesterday when visiting the area and stopped for lunch. Wow, unexpected delight. The ambiance was friendly and welcoming and the server was really polite and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend.”

“Lovely little cafe coffee was nice just had beans on toast bread was lovely and soft breakfast looked fab and well worth the money staff very friendly will Definitely be back for s breakfast thank u”

“Highly recommend, it’s like a hidden gem! The staff are so friendly, we’ve been served by Claire and Natalie, the food is homemade and fresh , so yummy.”

“I love this cafe on my street. The food is lovely and staff are really helpful and friendly”

“Amazing place. Could do with more seating. VERY WELL PRICED and lovely atmosphere. The guy who served us awesome. The food the sausage the beans are out of this world. Bread needs a o he a little bigger lol. Love the decor. Such a warm nice touch. You NEED TO VISIT THIS PLACE ASAP !”

“After moving from the Northern Quarter to Heaton Moor, I was desperate for a decent cup of coffee. Luckily, I realised B'spoke was just up the road - the only place in the area that serves NQ quality coffee. It's a must-visit for all true coffee lovers. Nick serves up fantastic coffee with a smile and is always up for a chat!”

“It was my first visit to Door 34. Inside downstairs is quite compact, and was full when I visited last week. But there are a couple of rooms upstairs, and that is where I went. I ordered when I went in, a Cappuccino and Banana cake. As I said they were quite busy, and my order took around 25 minutes to arrive, but worth waiting for. The large Cappuccino was one of the best I have had, and the cake very nice. Staff were friendly and I enjoyed the experience in nice clean surroundings. I will definitely go again.”

“Lovely place with lovely staff and lovely pastries. Very handy, right next to the post office, fancy deli, etc.”

“Lovely brunch with family, all ways a pleasure and very welcoming, support this local business, recommended xx”

“Great ambience. My Mum has arthritis and struggles with larger cups, the staff brought different cups to see which she could manage best. Had pancakes with bacon plus 2 eggs, delicious food and coffee.”

“Very friendly cafe with small creative activities for children to do. Great baby change facilities and high chairs available too. Staff will help you lift your pram up the steps.”

“My first time visiting yesterday, what a genuine treat it was too! The food is exceptional and the service exemplary. I’m raving about it to my friends!”

“Another gem for Urmston with delicious decor and a fabulous ambience. Incredibly friendly welcome from artist and entrepreneur, Helen. Pram-friendly, especially in the covered outdoor area as well as some tables inside, great food options including vegan and gluten-free cakes. Stunning art gallery at the back with original art work too.”

“I like to eat Japanese and Asian food, the environment is quiet and clean. The boss is very nice and amiable.”

“A truly unique place that I chanced upon. Great coffee, the friendliest of welcomes and a pleasure to sit upstairs and watch the world go by. Thoroughly recommended.”

“GREAT, They serve good food and also do a healthy option menu. So if you want really great food this is one place you must not miss.”

“Just when I thought burgers couldn’t get any more diverse I was proven wrong the quality of the food served up at this small market stall outlet was amazing. Give yourself a treat and give it a try.”

“Had an awesome meal with a mate. Between courses they'd come out with little tasters and you can have a choice of breasts both gratis as part of the experience. Cost more than plenty of restaurants, but not ridiculous either considering it was all very nice. A few reviews mention weirdness with the staff (probably gone now), we had nothing like that. My images show the haddock starter with sweet chilli and ginger, and my dessert. Sorry forgot the pic of my main course, the steak and peppercorn Just note that if you are funny about trying new things with this as a French restaurant, the menu descriptions were in English, and while there's plenty of fancy things, you can still have twists on very English choices. Cost £38 for 2 courses on the Xmas menu, then paid more for desert and drinks”