Reading community in Manchester

“Had a lovely experience at the village cafe today, was greeted by the lovely waitress ella who seated us immediately alll the staff were so lovely and there was no wait with our food, which tasted absolutely amazing i ordered the Breakfast wrap which was absolutely delicious and the smoothie was so yummy. So impressed with the team here!”

“Best food and especially best banter in the area. Always smiling staff and the food is top notch. Highly recommend”

“The best nursery around! Can’t thank the staff enough for how they looked after my daughter, they go above and beyond for all of the children. My daughter has thrived since attending the village nursery and her confidence has come on leaps and bounds.”

“What a fantastic nursery this is, and recently had a new roof and a makeover, all the staff make the little ones feel so special, oh and the menu is first class”

“Wow. This has to be one of the best cafes I’ve ever been to! It’s located in the Northern Quarter (Manchester) and it’s situated in an urban area. When you walk inside, you are greeted with a calming fountain and a beautiful atmosphere, just as calming as the fountain. You talk to the staff, who are very nice and kind (10/10) and order your drink (if you want). There is also a wide array of affordable food, you can get cakes, chapatis and quesadillas as well. I ordered Karma Cola (sugar-free) which doesn’t taste like any other cola, it tastes better. The cola isn’t too sweet as well, compared to other colas. You explore around the cafe, curiously, and find the Library. Now, this library is the calmest library I’ve ever been to. Shelves are filled with books and the room is painted in an ambient brown, making it feel even more calming. You look around the library, head to toe in a sense of tranquil. No music is played here. It’s very quiet. You leave the cafe satisfied and calm. Overall, you need to try this cafe, it’s great. The staff are nice, it is affordable, drinks are high quality and if you are looking for a cafe where you can study or just relax, this is the right place for you.”

“Good variety and prices. Very helpful staff.”

“What a fabulous place this is. Called in for breakfast which was freshly cooked tasty & delicious. Exceptionally clean, lovely owners/staff very professional & polite. Highly recommended”

“The girls here were so friendly and were super down to earth best customer service ive seen”

“The best café with a kind and friendly staff — definitely give it a try!””

“Absolutely incredible nursery. The girls are all so loving and caring and really go above and beyond. My daughter adores her setting and it’s a lovely safe space for her. Kids planet is great for SEN children and they work hard to meet all different needs of all the children. I could not be more grateful for the years my daughter has spent here, watching her grow with the help of all the staff. I would highly recommend for any parent. They communicate well to parents and carers and are always 100% when it comes to their work. A great place for any child to start their journey into education. Forever grateful.”

“I recently completed a one-year stay at Broadside, and I am beyond impressed with the incredible team that made my experience memorable. From the friendly leasing office staff to the efficient maintenance team, every interaction was positive and professional. The entire concierge team, of Monika, Precious, Jon and I'm forgetting the name of the other bloke (sorry), were also part reason why I extended by contract by 6 more months. They were just amazing at their work and exceptionally good with people. The management team of Jenna and Zvi were quite professional and helpful in every manner. The amenities, social events, convenience, and location in the city were top-notch, and the overall atmosphere made Broadside feel like home. Thank you to the entire team for making my stay truly amazing. I highly recommend Broadside to anyone looking for a fantastic place to live!”

“It’s in a very nice location inside a bookshop. It can get a bit crowded during Uni lunch hour but the quick and friendly service makes up for it. The place is also clean. I got a pistachio latte which was delicious. Looking forward to visiting again soon.”

“Great pharmacy, really friendly and helpful. Well experienced pharmacist and knowledgeable and that goes for the dispensing team as well. If I could leave 10 stars I would”

“Go 3 times a week, great classes and lovely people , met so many new friends”

“I have loved my son being in this nursery since he was 2 years old. He is now 4 and wouldn’t have him anywhere else! The staff are amazing the montesori work is great. He is now in pre school and the staff who look after him are very attentive and kind and caring! And the food is beautiful. And the managers go out of there way to help you if needed as theyhave in the past for myself.”

“Great staff. Small Starbucks in the hotel complex. Plenty of room though, including outside seating. It can be quite noisy and has a lot of foot traffic with the hotel, gym, bar and workspace right next to it.”

“I have been visiting this Costa for at least 13 years maybe more. I have always enjoyed the quality of the coffee but a couple of weeks ago I was visiting Costa with my daughters and just as I had given my order I received some unexpected news via a phone call and i had to leave the store to continue the conversation. Whilst i did this my teen daughters stayed in the store where two members of staff kindly continued to serve them their drinks and get them seated. When I returned into Costa, the two members of staff could see i was overwhelmed and offered kindness and helped complete my order. Today I revisited the same Costa and was greeted by the same members of staff who remembered who I was and asked how things were and said they had been thinking of me. This absolutely blew me away, Costa management and head quarters should be so proud and honoured to have such kind and caring people working for their company, the names of these very special people are Nikki and Amy. Thank you to these ladies for showing such compassion, your moment of kindness and giving me your time has filled me with such positivity and strength. I had to write this review especially to say thank you. I would also like to mention Sophie who is an exceptional Barista and always makes me feel very welcome. I love this store. You have a great team, Thank you. X”

“The Carousel has recently had a makeover and I attended their VIP opening evening. There was a buzzing atmosphere, friendly staff and taster bites of the menu going around the room. The renovated space is lovely and is a perfect choice for a casual drink or bite to eat!”

“Great shop for beds good prices”

“Both my children attended Elm Cottage Thorn Grove until they started school.... Elm Cottage is the most amazing place for nurturing children and helping them thrive... both my children who are now 5 and 7 still talk about Elm Cottage and how much they miss the staff ❤️ we are so lucky that we sent our kids here and will be forever grateful to all the amazing staff for looking after our 2 kiddos so well over the years xx”

“My daughter goes to brookhouse farm preschool. We looked at a lot of nurserys prior to selecting brookhouse. The staff are great, the activities are fun, and our daughter loves going there.”

“My son has gone to this nursery from the age of 9 months and has started primary this year and I couldnt be more pleased with the care and development the nursery has provided to my son and fully intend my new child to go here as well. They treat my boy like their own and work very hard and closely with parents to ensure they can do the best for the children in their care. New staff integrate beautiful and you can tell they take great care in choosing the right staff that fits best in the nursery :) I have no complaints and I have no doubt they will continue such a high standard of care. Please do not believe any negative reviews as they are blatantly either spam or a troll causing unnecessary distress. I recommend this place so highly that even my extended family with children who don't necessarily live close by have chosen this nursery because how good it is and they love it and so do their kids. Keep up the brilliant work, my boy misses the nursery, that's how good it is”

“I love it just it is a bit hard when u move into year three because it is a hole different world”

“I went here in the early 90s, before starting Parkfield Primary School. I absolutely loved it and have many fond memories. If it's anything like it used to be then I'd give it 5 stars.”