Dining essentials in Manchester

“Great customer service, very polite staff (especially the lady at the desk) best quality items at affordable prices. I bought majority of my furniture from here without regrets.”

“What absolutely brilliant service from Annie at the Trafford Centre Branch. I don’t live near a Lakeland so it was just easier to call and speak to someone about my hesitation on buying a high price item and enquiring what kind of guarantees Lakeland provide. Annie reassured me and explained everything so well and answered all of my questions; I had way too many. The customer service I received was exceptional, Lakeland have found themselves a great employee here. No doubt if I ever go in store there one day, I’ll know who to speak to. Thank you for all your help today !!!!”

“I’ve tried Aroma a few times - the food is delicious, fresh and always served piping hot. I tried the tandoori mixed grill, garlic naan, biryani and chicken jalfrezi which were fresh and full of flavour. Portion sizes are always very generous too. Customer service is brilliant and the staff are friendly and always take time to listen to my order carefully. One of the best curries I’ve had and the price is decent too - why go anywhere else? Aroma Wilmslow is now my go to place when I want Indian food. Seriously give it a try - you won’t be disappointed!!!”

“Very good tasty breakfast. After shopping the best place to eat and drink coffee.”

“Amazing furniture, the bespoke sofa really completed my vision for my cinema room. Very kind and informative staff, especially the manager who guided me through the whole process. Would definitely recommend and will be using again in the future.”

“A larger store which you can spend hours in. A nice store to walk around, with so much choice. Well worth a visit. Carpark is always very busy and often a queue to get a parking place at busy times of the day.”

“Lovely cafe,the place was mad busy there was a Christmas fayre on. The busy staff were still friendly. We ordered a roast beef dinner,chilli and rice and two teas. All lovely. The Christmas fayre seemed to be well attended too.”

“Small birthday celebration with my wife. Everything just perfect. The cake, waffle, the atmosphere, the cleanliness. Worth every penny. *best chocolate cake i ever had in MCR”

“Lovely down to earth staff! We enjoyed our fresh sweet treats! Definitely return.”

“Fantastic atmosphere with Fantastic people, been many times and always great night”

“Handy for the larger items and if bulk is needed,staff very polite and helpful,, I spend a lot on trade, but no card, have for Screwfix, another excellent trade and public again staff fantastic”

“This has got to be everyone’s favourite store . Again lovely store but never any staff about to help other than at the till . Always long ques”

“I ordered a single sofa bed which is great, but my 5 star review is for the Dunelm delivery service. Dunelm narrowed down the delivery slot to a 3 hour window the night before which was really helpful. Then on the day the driver called me one hour before to let me know their approximate delivery time, again so helpful! My chair was delivered by two really friendly people (I think they were called Sam and Dan, I didn't write their names down so hopefully I'm right). They were quick and efficient. They found my building immediately and the correct entrance (it's a large, old mill) without issue, this rarely happens. They also brought the chair in to the building and lift with no problem or complaints. It's honestly the quickest delivery of furniture to and in to my building I've ever experienced. I would definitely order large furniture to be delivered again from Dunelm.”

“Stunning product range with plenty of design options, FAST TURNAROUND and quality service!”

“There was a delay with the surveyor which I had to chase up which delayed things quite a bit That said, all went great after that. The staircase in medium oak is beautiful. The fitter was a fantastic joiner/carpenter. It's faultless.”

“I do love going shopping with my mum, it's fun! We dont really go to the range that much, but it's fun!”

“Went in last week for a few cooking utensils and ended up spending £200 on shoes lol. The partners I spoke to were very friendly and helpful. Joshua who served us on the till was delightful! Will be going back whenever I'm in the area ”

“Really enjoyed visiting The Range here in Altrincham. There’s a huge variety of things for sale, spread across two floors, and there’s even a lift if you don’t want to or cant use the stairs. The lighting section is quite fun cuz the lights stay off until you walk past, then they all come on. Parking is really spacious, and there’s a McDonald’s and other shops nearby, which makes it convenient for a longer trip out. Definitely worth a visit.”

“Ah, Cheerful Garden. A name that conjures up memories of my OG Fiat Punto, Friday nights, and the purest form of salt and pepper chicken imaginable. My cousin and I, two seasoned veterans of Friday night feasts, embarked on a pilgrimage back to the hallowed halls of this culinary institution after nearly two decades - both having moved away. The anticipation was palpable. Would the magic still be there? Had the years dimmed the flavor, dulled the spice? We nervously approached the dimly lit sign, our hearts pounding like teenage drummers. The aroma hit us like a tidal wave, a symphony of sesame oil, garlic, and pure, unadulterated deliciousness. Nostalgia washed over us, stronger than a particularly potent Satay sauce. But alas! Tragedy struck. After rattling off our order with the fervor of a seasoned auctioneer, I was met with a chilling realization. The sight of a grown man totting up on a casio calculator can only mean one thing... cash only. My heart sank. Years of climbing the corporate ladder, of meticulous budgeting, of carefully navigating the treacherous waters of modern finance, had all led to this – a cash-only Chinese takeaway. Despair threatened to consume us. Luckily, my cousin, a man of resources (and apparently, a card-carrying member of the American banking system), had plastic. But the ordeal was far from over. Finding a cash machine in Lees, a town that seemed to exist outside the realm of modern convenience, proved to be a Herculean task. We circled the "Co-op" (now an Aldi, a cruel twist of fate), only to find ourselves cash-less and craving. Just as hope began to dwindle, a beacon of light – a cash machine shimmering beside the legendary "Legends" – appeared. And whilst it accepted his Bank of America card, it was clear that the Chinese gods smiled upon us. And then, the feast. Salt and pepper chicken that could convert even the most ardent vegetarian, chow mein that danced on the tongue, black pepper chicken that set our souls on fire. The Singapore vermicelli, oh the vermicelli! And the soup, a fiery elixir that warmed our souls and banished all memory of our cash-related woes. Now, let's be real, reheating takeout is an art form. But even after a journey longer than most cross-country road trips and a brief stint in the air fryer, the Cheerful Garden experience remained unparalleled. It was an 11 out of 10 performance, an oriental masterpiece that could only have been orchestrated by the culinary gods themselves. If I didn't know any better, I'd say they must have droned it in from Beijing. Now, another 20 years may pass before I have a legitimate reason to return to Oldham. But when I do, you can bet your sweet and sour pork that Cheerful Garden will be my last stop.”

“I joined the gym 4 months ago after having physical and mental health battles, I cant recommend the gym here enough, the staff are fantastic and friendly, nothing is too much trouble for anyone. I'd like to say a special thanks to Louis in the gym for all the help and support throughout my journey.”

“Great place for family n friends.”

“Great company for kitchen and bedroom businesses”

“The hotel was great, good location for town centre, only 13 minutes from the family we went down to see. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good staff were nice and friendly. Would definitely go back”

“This hotel is a gem, what a lovely welcome, nice folks great rooms absolutely spotlessly clean, well appointed and great if you are going to Manchester for weekend first class”

“This particular outlet is quite large, so there is a lot of choice to be had There are plenty of branded items that are much cheaper than the supermarket Be sure to display a parking ticket Simply provide your registration number, and you will get 45 minutes for free”

“Definitely one of the best chicken restaurants and take aways in Manchester chicken is absolutely fantastic top quality meat and the batter is top quality aswell not much fat just quality batter and quality meat I’ve come here a few times now and it’s always been great great boned chicken great stops wings and burgers everything I’ve ordered has been impressive the staff are very welcoming very polite definitely recommend giving this a try anyone who loves fried chicken rounders chicken willbraham road chorlton is the place to come you cannot miss out give this place a visit”

“Always spot on re food. Recommend the beef in black bean,the meat is so tender it melts in your mouth, best egg fried rice I have ever tasted. Salt and pepper chips are v good Portions plentiful and price reasonable. The shop itself is spotless inviting and staff always smiling. Highly recommend.”

“5/5 stars! I had an exceptional experience at this store! The cashier, Pranay, was incredibly friendly and made my shopping experience truly enjoyable. I'm so impressed with the products they offer and the top-notch customer service. I highly recommend this store to everyone - it's a 100% go-to destination! Thank you for providing such great products and service!”