Study in Manchester

“Went to hillside cafe for breakfast today, we ordered toasted BLT and chips x2, cooked perfectly. The Latte’s are the best around. staff are friendly, and cafe is kept very clean, keep it up x”

“Nice cafe, with a very pleasant owner, a good variety menu, my wife and i, were visiting for breakfast, 1 veggie breakfast, 1 medium size breakfast, both hit the spot, washed down with a pot of tea, which we shared, a good 2 cups each. Made a nice change from the sterile, bland pub breakfast. As the cafe used much better quality ingredients,the butchers sausages were very tasty.”

“The best matcha I’ve had so far in Manchester (I chose the pistachio one). The waiters were incredibly sweet and friendly, and the outdoor seating was lovely, though the indoor space is quite small”

“A nice cafe at AMBS building. The coffee is tasty and inexpensive. The foods are delicious and their soups of the week are just unbeatable. I recommend chilled brew and soups.”

“Absolutely brilliant, love getting my coffee before the train. The team are always so smiley no matter what the time in the morning! They always make sure my coffee comes before the train even if I leave it late they are so speedy and happy! Top service!”

“Probably the best coffee place in Manchester, I go out of my way to get a mocha here. Really good and flavourful coffee that is well priced for central Manchester, nice vibes and place to chill though it is quite small so seating is limited especially if you want a table. Baristas are nice and knowledgeable about all the difference beans as well”

“Well what can I say Amazing coffee loving staff right next to Oxford rd train station pop out have coffee would call back here again go head try it and let us know”

“A wonderful place for anyone who appreciates great drinks and a cozy atmosphere! Black Sheep Coffee always feels warm and inviting — the aroma of freshly brewed coffee instantly lifts your mood, and the stylish interior creates a perfect little escape in the middle of the city. The service here truly stands out — the staff treats every guest with genuine care and attention. A special thank you to Rishi. He’s incredibly friendly, polite, and a true professional! He helped me choose the right drink and explained all the options — thanks to him, I’m now enjoying a delicious hot chocolate. And with the Christmas atmosphere outside the window, it feels absolutely magical. Thank you, Rishi, for the amazing service and wonderful experience!”

“Thank you for providing this hall for my sons first birthday. It was big enough to fit everyone in and the communication from the caretaker was great too, each time we had a question he was reachable on his phone. Will highly recommend.”

“Entrance to the UKVCAS centre is side of the building not through the St James Tower main entrance. There are plenty of parking spaces surrounding area. People are advised not go there early; they don’t have much waiting space inside. Only applicants are allowed to go inside. My wife had an appointment at 3:30 PM. We reached there 5 minutes before the appointment and receptionist let my wife in. It took 30 minutes to complete the process.”

“It's a quiet, good house, worth living in. The team members are all very professional and friendly, especially Claudia and Mario. The five-star rating is all because of them; the housing experience would otherwise deserve at most four stars. Objectively speaking, those one-star reviews are a bit exaggerated. The house is indeed a bit far from the school and the city center, and there are few shops around. However, there is a bus stop with the 50 route right at the doorstep, so it's not particularly inconvenient. Regarding the WiFi, it's true that it's very slow for gaming, but it's fine for attending classes and watching videos. Throughout my communication with Claudia and Mario, they also helped me clear up many misunderstandings. Overall, the feeling was quite positive. In short, I would give Claudia and Mario a five-star rating.”

“Excellent venue for large meetings in theatre style.”

“Looks like a fantastic facility. State of the art amenities, and great travel connections. The regeneration in the area is fantastic and it was a pleasure to be there.”

“I recently purchased a property with my wife as first time buyers and were recommended the services of JP Goldman. Although they were slightly more pricier than some of their competitors, I believe you get what you pay for. I had a very positive experience with JP Goldman who were proactive in responding to any of my queries, and were very professional in all of my dealings with them. They have streamlined the process to be as easy as possible - with software integrated with the major banks so a simple link to the bank account was possible instead of having to manually provide bank statements. Jake was helpful in the beginning of the process in laying out exactly what would be required from our side and at what point, and explaining the expected timeline of events that would follow. Later on, Gabby took over the sale in its final stages and was extremely helpful in addressing any queries I had and trying to push along the sale with the seller's solicitor and ensuring everything was in place for the completion date. We did have some issues with the property after completion date, and Gabby was great in helping us address these with the sellers' solicitor immediately, and we managed to resolve these very quickly and without hassle due to Gabby's help. Overall I was very happy with my experience with JP Goldman, hence why I wanted to show my appreciation through a very positive review. I would recommend them to anyone looking to purchase or sell a property in the Trafford area, and I will definitely use them again in the future should I require these services.”

“My kids love it here. All the nursery staff are very kind and really care for the children. The pre-school staff are beyond excellent and my child has learnt so much to prepare for primary school during their time at Honey Bears. The activities are varied and well thought through. Can’t recommend Honey Bears enough.”

“Nothing but positive experiences with Bean Machines over the last few years. I manage two coffee shops on opposite ends of London and bean machines have always been fast, efficient and well priced. We had one of our coffee machines recently serviced by Luke, who was great, providing a thorough service along with a replacement pump which id been meaning to do for a while. Very friendly with great customer service! Highly recommend.”

“Salt and pepper chicken and rice box delicious”

“One of my favourite costa coffees in Manchester, very friendly staff and great vibes inside”

“I can't comment on food as I've only ever bought drinks and ice cream tubs from here but the food does look delicious! This is the only place I think I've ever been to where the staff are young but excellent at their jobs! They're all so polite and professional. There was a young lad on the till on Sunday who was so confident at what he was doing, gave eye contact, excellent customer service and just brilliant all round to he point my own 15year old pointed out how good he was at his job. A credit to the business and his parents.”

“Krave Coffee is a lovely cafe in Whitefield with plenty of free parking outside. The staff are all cheery and polite and the food is well cooked and neatly presented on your plate. Theres no step at the door and a ramp inside so easy walking for older customers and easy access for wheel & push chairs. We both had the small english and I swapped out those nasty mushrooms and tomatoes (my own taste I just dont like them) for another Grandads Sausage. The Americano was spot on and I would go back here just for another cuppa probably have some cake as well. Lunch menus when I asked are only served on weekdays. The seating inside is very comfortable, and theres also tables and chairs outside. A disabled toiket is also located at the back.”

“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.”

“Clean place with plenty of hot food options on campus. Their flat white was nice. The vegetarian salad has tasty sauce and full of proteins.”

“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.”

“Quiet and aesthetic study spot, perfect for focusing on uni work”

“Visited Grindhouse for a quick bite and a coffee to avoid the usual big chains that you can't move for falling over. Friendly staff and service. Had scrambled eggs on sour-dough and I have to say - eggs are easy to get completely wrong and I was very happy that these were completely right! The coffee was also very, very good. My better half had the French toast and reported that it was "very nice" (high praise!) and just the right amount not to make you feel like Jabba the Hutt.”

“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”

“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!”

“Great Bar in the heart of prestwich village. A good range of beers and spirits, with friendly staff and a warm atmosphere!”

“Incredible !!! EF Manchester is really the destination of friendship. The activities are amazing and very friendly. The Mancunians are so friendly, and Manchester is a beautiful city with both modern and old architecture. I enjoy Manchester, and I really like the Mancunians. Congratulations to the EF School Manchester staff !!!”

“I would like to give positive feedback for Amelia from the Admissions Team. She has been incredibly kind and supportive throughout the entire process. Amelia communicates very clearly and always makes sure we fully understand each step. She explains everything in a simple, easy-to-follow way, which makes the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Her professionalism, patience, and warm attitude truly make a difference, and I deeply appreciate her guidance.”