The 30 Best Local cafe in Manchester

“Friendly, quick service with a smile. Good cup of coffee. Had the coffee sat outside overlooking the lake. Very relaxing. Well worth checking out the café and park.”

“Not been for seven years but had spaghetti Bolognese. It was lovely as usual. I used to have it regularly.”

“Very lovely place with a friendly owner and delicious food!”

“Zena Bees Cafe is amazing food here is delicious. I had the big breakfast muffin omg it was tasty and filling. Well worth the money and visit here. The cafe is clean and service is outstanding.”

“Amazing little cafe food was great kids loved it. Highly recommend”

“Absolutely the best place around!! The people are soo nice and the food is always so delicious and super cheap!! full breakfast for 5.50! U cant get better than that. I always come here after the gym to have my food and I absolutely love it.”

“Awesome independent cafe with the most wonderful locally sourced handmade food & drinks. Lovely staff & a great cozy atmosphere. Very welcoming to dogs and walkers.”

“Good for coeliacs. We have been here twice now to get my son some dinner and they was able to provide us a kids dinner, butty, crisp, and home made cake/brownie with a drink. Good when we only live round the corner and can find something convenient for him. They really have thought about alot off people this cafe, people that are not able to talk or write are able to place pictures onto the menu to show what they want. Good community cafe.”

“I recently visited Aytan Cafe, The staff are always polite and helpful, The food is amazing..”

“Food was gorgeous really tasty ,served quickly”

“It was quite quiet when we visited. So lots of room. Set up what you would expect from a workers cafe.”

“Perfect little traditional greasy spoon! Reasonably priced, generous but not too big portions, staff very friendly and attentive, perfectly cooked eggs on the breakfast and one of the best hashbrowns I've had in a while! Definitely recommend for a quiet little breakfast and a cuppa!”

“Clean,nothing to much trouble,full breakfast and a veg breakfast cooked to perfection as asked for ,coffee was in with price of food and prices good,nice people,will recommend.”

“Always so pleased with the food and service here! Came for lunch on Saturday afternoon, waited a few minutes for a table but got a lovely spot in sun. Service great - drinks and food ordered and arrived in good time. Loads of options to choose from at very affordable prices! Worth a visit :)”

“The waiter was lovely treated us very nicely. The atmosphere was perfect low level chatter no one being to loud and this meant we could have our own conversation with no one listening. The food was so warming and really filled me up for the price.”

“Called in for the first time today just as I was passing. Bought a few things then thought I’d visit the cafe for coffee and cake . Really nice small cafe. Totally spotless and the most amazing thing was the great service and friendliness of the lovely lady who works there. ( blonde plaited pony tail ) Thank you so much . You are a credit to Waitrose .”

“Good honest food. Lovely staff, excellent prices”

“Amazing atmosphere and great Customer service, food is well presented and great value for money, the range of food is comprehensive. They also do too good to go bags and you get a great deal at less than £4!!! Can't wait to go again”

“I know this place as the pepper mill and am a regular user. I always go for a salad box cause of my diet and I am never disappointed because they always have a good selection of meats,fish and cheese plus other vegetarian options. The menu as a whole is excellent and the specials are great value”

“Excellent polite staff, atmosphere, and prices. I come here every Sunday with my family. The last time we were here, it was very busy, there was a line, and we waited a bit. But it was definitely worth the wait. It was the best omelet I've ever had. Thank you. See you on Sunday.”

“Heidi is one of Athertons unsung heros, a lifesaver on a Sunday morning. Excellent breakfasts and lovely staff. Thanks.”

“Everything at Puss in Boots is always amazing. The food is consistently delicious, the staff are incredibly friendly, and both the team and management regularly check in to make sure you’re looked after. Every visit feels like a big family reunion — the atmosphere is always welcoming and full of good energy. Whether we pop in during a walk just for a drink, or bring family and friends who are visiting, it’s always our special go-to place. Everyone we take there ends up loving the experience and the food just as much as we do. The staff always take great care of us, and the manager often stops by our table with something new we have to try. I would highly recommend Puss in Boots to anyone in the Stockport area. The atmosphere truly makes you feel at home, and whoever you take there will leave with positive energy and appreciation for the warm interior and amazing service.”

“A hidden gem. My son had his 5th birthday party there today and had a fantastic time. The staff (especially our party host and who l believe to be the manager) went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and were so accommodating- nothing was too much trouble, nothing felt rushed and all the children looked like they were having a great time. Very reasonable prices too which is a bonus! will definitely be visiting there again soon.”

“A lively rock bar selling great food and drinks. Great decor, neon signs and some good rock tunes playin too. We went for a rock n roll bingo night, you get tickets online ours were £12 each. Its unreserved seating so if your in a group get there early. Its a really great night, winning free shots and dancing yo the tunes.”

“Beautiful restaurant, all decorated fir valentines. We had 3 course set meal which was delicious. We ended up taking some of the sharing platter home as we just didn't have room. Staff were very welcoming and attentive so defo 10/10. X”

“Cute little café, nice staff, very friendly and happy to answer questions about the menu. Loved the Irish Coffee they made me on request ❤️”

“My mum and I visited the farm shop and cafe and had afternoon tea and it was absolutely gorgeous. They provided great veggie options and it was overall delicious. You could add on a glass of Prosecco or a larger for an additional cost also. The crockery was lovely and the staff were amazing, very attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend !”

“Friendly staff, speedy service, lovely food and an ideal location. Really enjoyed our visit. Thank you!”

“I have eaten here several times the food is always great. Quick and friendly service and right on our doorstep. We will continue to come here.”

“First time at this cafe. I ordered a black coffee, a coke and Traditional Eggs Benedict. The cafe was busy which shows how popular it is. The food was amazing. The eggs were cooked to perfection and were nice and runny. The bacon was also perfect. Not salty at all like some bacon. I’m always weary about ordering eggs Benedict as sometimes it’s not cooked properly and the sauce is tasteless, but not here. I actually wanted to lick the plate to get all the sauce. I will definitely be back xx”