The Best Cafes in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (2025)

This place has a great atmosphere, perfect for relaxing or catching up with friends. The food is beautifully crafted, with every dish showing the chef’s care and creativity. I love letting the bartender pick a cocktail for me—it’s always a delightful surprise. Highly recommend!

A wonderful place to gather with friends. The cocktails are all so good and surprisingly delightful. The fried chicken and food are also very delicious. The owner and the staffs of Memories Cafe's Bar were so nice and polite too. He also gave us some advice on choosing our favorite drinks. We will definitely come back again.

Great food, love the fried chicken very much, it goes perfect with honey & mustard sauce :) Sandwich is another must order items, everything is perfect here ^^

Called in here for the 1st time today heard a lot of good things about the place and thought id see what all the fuss was about , wow i was impressed beautiful decor and friendly staff just a really good feel about the place I ordered a flat white and im a fussy coffee drinker but the coffee was perfect and came quickly I then ordered a jacket potato I can honestly say it was the best jacket patio that ive ever had, if you've not been you should get down and support this local family Business. 1st class service and food and drinks and well priced

Coffee and food are lovely, staff are very friendly and so nice inside

I live a busy life and remembering to buy a bag of coffee often enough to keep my obsessive habit fuelled was tough. That's until I came across this company. I've had a rolling subscription to Django for about 2 years now. Every bag has been a delight and comes with a small colourful card with meaningful details about the coffee farms and the flavour notes. You need your own grinder to enjoy these beans however. I recommend getting a cheap burr grinder initially, and then progress to better quality ones if you really want to unlock the full potential of these fine beanios.

Fantastic coffee. I've been using Django coffee for months now & don't think I've had a bad cup from any bag. Delivery is very fast & packed well, customer service is brilliant & they go above & beyond to make sure you're happy. Can't praise Django enough & recommend them often to friends I know that brew at home. Thank you very much to all at Django :)

I have used Django Coffee Co increasingly frequently since I first discovered them 6 or so years ago. The quality of their coffee is always very good and in many cases outstanding, helped enormously by freshly roasted coffee beans being dispatched to me via tracked post in typically less than a week from date of roasting. I have gone from buying 1-2 x 250g bags at a time to buying (for the past 3 years), 1 kg bags of beans at a time. I prefer to grind the beans at home and brew them in my cafetiere, adjusting the quantity and therefore strength, to suit my taste. Their commitment to sustainability is admirable as is their first rate service.

Can't recommend Django coffee enough! 10/10 for service, packaging and most importantly taste. We were stuck in a rut with basic coffee beans and have fallen in love with our weekend coffees again thanks to Django coffee. We are so pleased to have discovered this service where we have amazing beans delivered to our door every 2 weeks and look forward to trying all the different flavours! It's even better to know the beans are lovingly roasted in Manchester our old home town. Will never go back to boring beans again! Thanks Django!

Staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food is amazing, presented beautifully and they even brought us a sample of the freshly made soup which is all home made. I had the large toastie, and my mother had the afternoon tea platter. Do give it a try if you're looking for a nice afternoon lunch.

Very nice little cafe on Wigan Lane, we both had toasties. Cheese, ham and tomato, and a bacon melt. Good, quality thick bread with a good amount of filling. The toastie comes with slaw, salad and crisps, I think they were about £12. Lovely, friendly staff and it got busy very quickly! We didn't book but others had, so I'd recommend booking to avoid disappointment. I'm definitely returning soon!

This cafe is a hidden gem with a charming and peaceful outbuilding behind it, where you can enjoy a warm fireplace and a scrumptious cheese cake. The place is festive and cozy, adorned with lovely Christmas decorations. I highly recommend it!

My mum and I had afternoon tea for 2 people in the lodge area behind the cafe, it was really scenic, warm and cosy, we felt very comfortable and the staff were very welcoming and made you feel as if you were a regular despite it being our first time there. The afternoon tea consisted of a big pot of tea, a sandwich of choice (which was delicious, we had the ham and the egg mayo), salad, lovely crisps and a homemade scone with jam and butter. The scones were served warm and fresh, I couldn't say which was my favorite part as everything was superb. Will definitely come again, it was worth the price!

Probably the best value spot at the ghost kitchens. Everything is cheap and the combos makes things even cheaper. Curry fish balls, tofu jelly, preserved meat glutinous rice are my goto but the other items are also above average. The daily set deal at 6.5 is a steal, satay beef noodles, fried egg/ham, toast and drink.

Traditional hong kong street or Cafe Foods, tasty and value for money 👍🏻

Very tasty Hong Kong street food, the food I missed for a long period of time. Very reasonable price, and also provide good deal fort set. Only tried two this, we will try more next time, c u soon.

Food is really good, delicious and real HK taste. Price is very cheap. It’s very difficult to find such tasty Chinese food in Manchester, highly recommend.

The Hamlet is a brilliant place! The trainees/team are fantastic and take such pride in their work! Food and drink from the cafe are always brilliant and Served with a smile! The Woodland shop is always full of goodies! Definitely worth a trip x

An amazing little place that definitely puts a smile on your face. The setting is lovely, staff are warm and welcoming and the young people that are supported to work there and just incredible. You will definitely leave with a smile on your face 😊

A wonderful, inclusive community space that provides many opportunities for young adults with additional needs. The cafe is innovative in its approach to supporting the young people in a work setting, whilst offering a lovely social experience for its customers.

The Hamlet is a lovely place to visit, the service provided by the trainees and the staff in the Nest cafe is amazing, as is the food and the hot drinks. Everyone is so kind and friendly and offer such a warm welcome. I can’t recommend highly enough.

Nice food! Nice people and nice services! Especially in love with their homemade cake. We have tried the Mango Cheesecake and Honey Cake, tastes perfect and not too sweet! amazing!

Super cute diner/grill/café. Very clean, tidy and nicely decorated. Lots of love care and attention has gone into this place. It’s a big hit with and highly recommended by the locals. When you see their breakfast, you will understand why! Great prices, friendly service. Cracking place for breakfast or lunch.

We love this place. Fresh food made in house every single time. It’s a lovely cafe and the owners are wonderful, kind and friendly people. The food is very reasonably priced. My daughter likes their pancakes better than anywhere else, the adults love the full English breakfast. Would highly recommend you give this small, family business a try. I don’t think you will be disappointed. Great place

Wow what a lovely clean breakfast, surprised! If you want a horrible greasy spoon this is not for you. The food is great with homemade cakes, pity I couldn’t eat another thing or I would have had cake. The service was definitely with a smile.

Really picky about my coffee blend and kick back has the best. So much nicer than the standard coffee chains. Everyone in there is so chill and friendly, they definitely know how to treat & welcome customers to feel like friends over time. Also the best gooey brownies & cinnamon pastries! They know our orders by heart now :)

Harvey, Chris, Saskia and Toby and the gang like Alex from Sale are amazing! Fantastic customer service, excellent coffee and tasty cakes! Regulars are remembered and it's just a lovely experience. The coffee is such a treat too 😊

What can I say! I’ve been coming daily to Kickback for my morning coffee for over three years. The coffee is excellent, that’s a given. It’s meeting Saskia, Harvey, Toby and Chris that makes me want to go daily. They make a great team - everyone is made to feel welcome and special. They work incredibly hard and are a credit to the wider Kickback team. If I could give 6 stars I would!

Been visiting Altrincham store for a while now, absolutely rate the coffee 10/10 it’s always spot on, especially recommend their oat milk mocha! Love the coffee so much I even buy the beans for at home now! The aesthetic is really cool and always a lovely vibe. Staff are all really friendly and welcoming.

This coffee shop is a delightful gem! The atmosphere is vibrant yet cozy, making it a perfect spot to unwind. The coffee is exceptional, with a variety of options that cater to all tastes. The decor is stylish, creating a fancy environment that feels both upscale and inviting. Whether you're looking to relax or catch up with friends, this place offers great vibes that keep you coming back for more! Highly recommend!

Had a lovely time with my sister here. Great service and atmosphere!

What a cute little place. Great value and great quality cafe offerings! Stopped in for a takeaway as there was nothing at the train station. I ordered a club sandwich without bacon. I fully expected a tin foil wrapped toastie but instead recieved a lovely box full of a double decker toastie, with extra chicken to account for no bacon, coleslaw, salad and crisps. Delicious! Great decaff flat white (not all decaff is good) and the most delicious brownie (photographed from my train!).

Popped in for an impromptu lunch on a Friday in June 2024. I had heard great things about the variety of vegan cakes on offer, so thought we'd try it as we were passing. Unfortunately, as was explained to us, because we were late the vegan cakes had sold out😒 But, whilst there wasn't anything explicitly vegan on the menu, they could adapt some of the items for us. So we had a gorgeous toasted salad styled baguette with balsamic glaze with side salad. The staff were extremely friendly & welcoming &, as stated, were very willing to adjust food options to our dietary requirements. The café is nicely decorated out in a relaxed tredy style & it is also larger than you first think as there is sitting both above & below the ground floor that you walk into off the high street. Take aways are possible, & certainly many took cakes away with them in cardboard boxes. The atmosphere is friendly & relaxed, it has WiFi should you need to have a working lunch, etc. It is a highly recommended place to pop into whether eating in or take away.

Small place in close quarters with other diners, making it quite noisy. Plenty of seating on the ground floor with more downstairs. The decor creates an ambiance with a cosy atmosphere. Staff very friendly, smiley and happy to help with great table service. About a 30 minute wait for the food. I got the Barbeque Boston Butt (Special) - pulled pork, chorizo, melted cheese on toasted sourdough bread with a side of salad, coleslaw and crisps. A handful of crisps on the side. Small, standard salad with a drizzle of dressing and a smattering of coleslaw. The main focus is clearly the ‘Butt', which tasted great! The pork was well flavoured with the bbq sauce and the cheese well melted. The chorizo was a good addition flavour-wise, but meant that the toppings all easily slid off the toasted sourdough. I also had a cup of tea and cake. The tea was very good, a decent sized cup and a Speculoos biscuit on the side. The carrot cake was very moist, well spiced and full of walnuts. A light, creamy, very complimentary icing, topped with more walnuts. Though I did find the cake fell apart a little too easily, so I had to chase a lot of it around my plate. Overall, a very good place for a tasty lunch.

Brilliant little coffee place with great strong bodied coffee and very good cakes. The decorations inside are very quaint and thoughtful.