Coffee house in Manchester

“Excellent coffee, nice and cozy environment. The owner was a lovely person”

“Called in for the first time this morning and was very impressed. Friendly greeting from all the team (most places you hardly get a grunt nowadays). The flat white was very smooth indeed. Highly recommend the place. Good luck and keep up the excellent customer service”

“Julie and Bulent are very welcoming to a beautifully clean and comfortable guest house. Breakfast is perfectly cooked, generous and using really good quality ingredients. Excellent value, I will stay here whenever I am working in the area. Thank you to my most delightful hosts!”

“Absolutely lovely. A real find tucked away in the centre of Shoreheath. Lovely staff and great food. Perfect. x”

“Very pleasant experience and iced coffee and hot chocolate were great!”

“This is a lovely little cafe on Pepper Road Industrial Estate and you can takeaway. I had a mango and berry smoothie and a sweet chilli and cheese panini. Both were absolutely delicious! Will definitely be coming back! The staff are also very friendly and welcoming.”

“Lovely coffees, hot chocolate and teas. Cakes, toasties etc available. Stunning scenery to enjoy also.”

“I have been a regular customer at this coffee bar ever since it opened the lady who runs the business is a wonderful welcoming and kind individual. I have visited many cafes around the area but in my personal opinion this has a more homely atmosphere to it. The food is spot on and I have never had a bad meal”

“Nothing is too much trouble for these people. Food is spot on everything and presented with care.. Their love of food is evident in their desire to present and cook food that is perfect every time. Thank you both.”

“FABULOUS! We were warmly greeted and served by the most sweet, chatty and efficient little lady - so good to see families involving their children and instilling values at this young age. The food was delicious, the portions healthy & delivered promptly - will definitely be going back!”

“It was a lovely bar and the food and coffee was great highly recommend it kind regards tony”

“Coffee was excellent. Service was quick and friendly. Great little place for working in the quiet or meeting with friends. Thoroughly recommend it. It’s INDEPENDENT so let’s support it!!!”

“Dog friendly (variety of treats available) very reasonably priced cafe, couple of small indoor tables and a lot of outdoor seating. Wish it was open more during the week.”

“The best hot chocolate, and recently appreciated his icey cold frapachinos in this heat wave, thank you Nigel”

“I visit here quite a lot with my partner as the food is always great and he just loves the hot chocolate from there. The staff are always polite and great to talk to while you wait, if they are not busy of course serving other customers. It's a warm friendly environment with places to sit both in and out the establishment. If you're on the move they do indeed do take out. The food and drink are always piping hot so you it's going to be good. Just don't do a me where I've been to impatient and drank/ate it before it cooled down.”

“Lovely oasis of calm (no pun intended) in the midst of Heaton Park tucked away from the busier and noisier playground and lake areas. Good food, reasonably priced served by friendly staff. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome outdoors (not inside). And you can pick up some lovely plants from the garden centre on the way out!”

“I believe Costa is the best for me. I have visited many of their branches in Manchester. I always order a flat white or cortado from Costa. My husband loves the cortado at Costa and says it is the best. Their cakes are tasty, especially the carrot cake. Yummy!”

“Tried it instead of our usual places and glad we did. Excellent coffee and the eggs were perfect. The waitress Blake was attentive and made a special effort to ensure my wife’s scrambled egg even had soya milk in when cooked! Good atmosphere and a clean place.”

“Great experience and the staff were incredibly lovely to chat to! Especially Amy, Connor and Charlie who gave me a good insight into their coffee as I’m a novice! Amy’s latte was the best bit!”

“I recently visited this café, and while the atmosphere and menu were impressive on their own, what truly elevated the experience was the service provided by David, one of the baristas behind the bar. His presence alone seems to set the tone for the entire front-of-house operation. From the moment I walked in, David greeted me with a level of warmth and attentiveness that felt genuinely welcoming rather than rehearsed. He has that rare balance of professionalism and approachability—quick to offer guidance on the menu but never in a way that feels pushy. When I mentioned I was looking for something new to try, he asked a few thoughtful questions about flavor preferences and then recommended a single-origin pour-over he felt would suit my taste. He explained the origin, tasting notes, and brewing process with an enthusiasm that felt authentic, not pretentious. The coffee itself was outstanding—clean, balanced, and clearly prepared with precision. What stood out even more was the care David took while preparing it: checking the grind, timing the extraction, and serving it with a brief explanation of what to expect. It’s the kind of attention to detail that shows he takes pride in his craft. Beyond the coffee, David’s presence contributes to the overall atmosphere of the café. He moves with efficiency during busy stretches without ever making customers feel rushed. I noticed him quietly anticipating needs—refreshing water glasses, wiping down the bar between orders, and checking in with guests at the perfect moments. He also seems to have built rapport with many regulars, greeting them by name and remembering their usual orders, which says a lot about both his consistency and the community feel he helps foster. In an industry where service can often feel transactional, David’s approach stands out. He brings expertise, personality, and an obvious passion for coffee, turning a simple visit into something memorable. If you stop by this café, I’d highly recommend ordering at the bar—you’ll likely learn something new and leave with a drink that’s crafted with exceptional care.”

“Easy to Park at the Back. Some of the Iceland Supermarket Products are excellent value for money, for example the Frozen Pizza, Hunter's Chicken including the Frozen Vegetables available like Garden Peas, Broccoli, Sweet Baby Carrots, Baby Spinach & Mixed Veg Packs. Also fine for Frozen Fish & Seafood & some Fish Meals. They sell a Decent size Bag of Frozen Seafood which contains Mussels, King Prawns & Squid Rings that is ideal for cooking Sicilian Seafood Linguine Pasta. Not too busy Midweek but it is Busy Friday, Saturday. So, some fine economical item choices for a Small Budget.”

“A lively and bustling establishment, with a warm and friendly atmosphere, helpful and enthusiastic staff. More to the point, great food and drinks. Thanks for accommodating our party of ten for Brunch on Tuesday.”

“I visited Costa Gatley Sunday afternoon — a clean, well-maintained store with a cosy atmosphere and a good selection of food options. However, what stood out during my visit was an interaction at the till that left me quite surprised, and not in a good way. When I ordered a medium hot drink, the young girl serving me actively discouraged the choice. She suggested I go for a smaller size, saying: “There’s not much difference in size — go for the small and save some pennies.” As someone who has run a business for over a decade, I found this quite concerning. In most places, staff are trained to upsell — encouraging customers to consider larger sizes or additional items, which is standard practice in retail and hospitality. Her approach, while possibly well-intentioned, directly goes against basic principles of sales and revenue generation. Encouraging customers to spend less, especially unprompted, may seem kind, but it’s ultimately damaging to the business. In my view, this isn’t just unprofessional — it’s a risk to the long-term health of the store. Costa may want to consider reviewing training procedures to ensure staff understand the balance between customer service and commercial awareness. Thank you”

“Amazing place! Such great food, staff and cocktails are to die for!! Especially the rum punch! Would highly recommend!!”

“Called intoday for a sticky toffee latte,Rachel served me. She was very helpful couteous,and friendly. She made good conversation,and brightened up my day. An ambassodor for your company.”

“Random stop for coffee. After visiting Bolton Museum for the Reebok Exhibition, I strolled into Bolton looking around the market place. Up the escalators and to the left I saw this coffee shop. It looked clean, attractive and modern so I checked it out. When I entered I saw I could order a coffee on the tablet display stand. Making my order was easy and straightforward. After I paid, I saw a member of staff making my drink straight away. It was a Saturday around 1.30pm. The coffee came in a paper cup and lid and I took a seat outside the shop but inside the cordons. The coffee, a latte, was great tasting, and presented well. Just what I needed. I recommend this place if you're around Bolton town centre.”

“I visited here on Tuesday morning , the staff was very friendly and the food was nice I would recommend this little coffee shop for a quick bite to eat”

“This is a Great Big Corner shop. Staff are always polite friendly & helpful Shop is Big Bright & Very clean Choices are vast and fresh. Love this place.”

“The Bailey's hot chocolate is exactly what you need on a winter's day. Thanks coffee shack! The whole place is amazing and such a fantastic location.”