The 30 Best Quick lunch spots in Oldham

“Great consistent quality food. If I'm passing by I'll stop and grab a smash burger. Easy to order online and the service is always fantastic and the food is fresh and piping hot. Great work guys.it is takeout only and most sit and eat in their car outside the place.”

“The new hotspot in town! Excellent service, I receive a very warm & friendly welcome each time I go for the soothing chai and delicious doughnuts! Oh, the Pink Tea is a must try! Highly recommend!”

“First time ordering and will happily order again. Delicious food. Best I've had in a while. Huge portion sizes too. Let's just say I have enough left over to feed me tomorrow. I called the restaurant to check on order as had a feeling it may be late. Such friendly staff. Driver was polite and such a nice guy. Highly recommended”

““Zein provided excellent service at KFC. He was very polite, helpful, and professional. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. The order was served on time, and the overall experience was great. Highly”

“Super Smash makes amazing burgers! We tried the Pachos Smash Up, Juicy Lois, and the Original Crispy Chicken Burger. The Pachos Smash Up was our favourite, crispy chicken and juicy beef in one burger! Everything here is fresh because they grind their own meat and mix it themselves. You can really taste the difference. We’ll definitely be back!”

“AMAZING!!! I love Michelle and the team, and the church service on Wednesday was AMAZING!!! Definitely coming again!”

“Quality food. Great staff. Very friendly.”

“We had a tasty croque-monsieur and tai sweet potato soup. Even the side salad dressing trasted great. Perfect for our bike ride pit stop break. Great coffe as well. Cosy atmosphere and welcoming service.”

“Beautiful. Located in the quaint town of Uppermill, this chic cafe bar is a faithful spinoff of one of Uppermill’s best cafes, Caffe Grande Abaco. This cafe bar has a nice rustic and authentic atmosphere, like a traditional cafe bar you may find in Italy. Also, the staff are really friendly (10/10), especially Nigel (the owner), who was great to me. Plus, I went to Caffe Grande Abaco for 10 years, and it was quite emotional to meet Nigel, as I was always asking the staff at Caffe Grande Abaco, “Is the owner in?”. Now, back to Veloce! The cafe offers a variety of drinks, handpicked from CGA (at this point, I’m going to shorten it - Caffe Grande Abaco). So, you can have a nice latte or a cosy hot chocolate while you chill and warm up here. Surprisingly, it is also a deli, since they have charcuterie meats and cheeses, condiments, authentic Mediterranean pastries and biscuits, and even freshly baked bread (so authentic!). I tried Rogers Pistachio Cruffin (mix between a croissant and a muffin) which was crispy and flaky on the outside, but fluffy and indulgent on the inside, and the silky pistachio cream made it even better. Perfect for breakfast! They also do sandwiches here, with fresh sourdough and scrumptious meats and cheeses and even flaky sausage rolls. What I really want to mention, however, is the fact that they are supporting local businesses. Most things here (the pastries, products and even honey) are made by small businesses in towns near Uppermill, which is really nice as Veloce is helping out those businesses. Overall, this place is a must if you are looking for a proper Italian cafe bar, and some delicious food. It is also perfect if you want to buy some charcuterie meats and cheeses, as they have a wide variety of them. Only complaint is, Veloce really needs to bring in some Arancini, as I don’t see much Arancini in Saddleworth, and I’m very sad about that. If you want more reviews like this, make sure to follow The Wandering Chicken, so you don’t miss out on the best places to eat in Manchester, and even the world!”

“Great selection of sandwiches snacks and cakes. Lovely service everytime. Brilliant take out service also!”

“Best Caribbean for miles around, well worth visiting - especially if you're very hungry! The portions are generous and the flavours are authentic. Always good to see a clean kitchen and professional staff too. Get the curry goat!”

“Had lovely fish chips and curry. Also tried the gyros platter which is a taste sensation. Would definitely recommend this place. Staff are nice and polite and the shop is very clean 5*”

“I’ve been coming to The Hare and Hounds in Middleton week after week, and I can honestly say I’ve never had a bad experience here. From the classic Sunday roast to the rotating chef’s specials, the food is consistently 10/10 — it’s far beyond what you’d expect from pub food and easily rivals high-end restaurants. Every dish is beautifully presented, full of flavour, and perfectly cooked. Portion sizes are generous, and the prices are almost unbelievable given the quality you get. Drinks are also great value, with top brands served at very reasonable prices. The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to help, no matter how busy it gets. They always do their best to accommodate everyone including dietary needs, and make you feel right at home. Whether you’re after a comforting roast, a special night out, or just a few drinks in a warm atmosphere, this place delivers every time. Highly recommended — easily one of the best pubs in the area!”

“I Would highly recommend this cafe, the staff are so friendly and very welcoming the food is freshly made and absolutely gorgeous! I will be telling my friends and family about this cafe. Will be regular customers from now on.”

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

“The breakfasts are absolutely spot on. Very clean well ran place with friendly staff. Would deffo recommend”

“Nice clean cafe, staff were friendly and the food was great.”

“A lovely cafe with welcoming staff members. They are in the perfect spot for a bite to eat at the end of your walk. They accept cards as well as cash and the prices are reasonable. A Kelly's ice cream on a nice cone was £3. There are toilets too. Parking can be difficult on weekends but we've never struggled in the week”

“Just like "Cheers" the series only 100%better. Amazing atmosphere. Fantastic hosts. Great bar staff. Great people. Always offers on. The gin bar is outrageous ! . A place , that when you go. You'll keep going back ! Got to be the number 1 place in middleton.”

“Hidden in a side street is this excellent small family owned restaurant. Sebastian the Italian owner was extremely friendly and hospitable. The food was genuinely the best Italian we had had for a long time (in fact some members of our party even said it surpassed the food they had in Italy). The prices were fair and service was excellent. If you’re in the area it’s absolutely worth grabbing lunch or dinner here, we will definitely be returning when we’re next in Manchester.”

“Only came in for a quick drink. Decent pub, well off the beaten path. Car park for 15/20 cars over the road. Loads of beers on tap. Food did look incredible. But didn’t have personally. Would recommend booking if going for food - not too many tables inside as it’s quite a narrow pub, none the less, still good. And dog friendly. Decent playlist on, Atleast the short time we was there. With sky sports on tv.”

“Best English breakfast in the area. Great, friendly staff and very tasty food at reasonable prices. Greetings from Polish builders - that's still not our last time ;)”

“I had a good lunch here. The cheese and onion pie with gravy was very tasty. Highly recommend will certainly visit again. The food is good and portion sizes excellent. There is plenty of choice and it’s really good value. Service was efficient. The cafe itself has a lovely cozy atmosphere. A little gem in Oldham definitely worth a visit”

“Visited today, with my friend and my toddler. They didn’t have many options for kids but that’s fine as my son was more interested in a sausage roll from the bakery. The food me and my friend had though was absolutely delicious, really well made. The coffee was really good quality too, a really well made cup of coffee not burnt or too hot.”

“My wife and I came for lunch, having previously visited for drinks a few weeks ago. We are trying all the local eateries as we will shortly be moving here. The staff were very welcoming and attentive and it all seemed very well organised. The food was excellent and we both really enjoyed the Sunday Dinner menu which was available on bank holiday Monday. Decor is really nice and the pub has a welcoming feel. Nice to see dogs are welcomed in the bar and garden areas. Will most definately be returning”

“Went for lunch the food was amazing. I will definitely be going again. Excellent value. Good service, staff friendly and helpful. There is an outdoor terrace to the front.”

“I rarely ever review a place but credit where it's due. I have been going to this place since I've moved into Lees a few years ago and it is absolutely amazing. Taste is top quality. Highly recommend it.”

“I've been using this chippy for the last 40yrs plus and it is by far the best in the area Sue the owner is great although I think she's retired now and her children run it,if you fancy a Chinese then give this place a try ,you won't be disappointed.”

“Friendly and good food especially the carvery,also decent prices”

“Excellent, I always go for my brekkie there. Can’t beat it!!”