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

Went in for dinner with my mum a couple of times now, the staff are welcoming and we were presented with menus on entering. The menu itself has plenty of choice and is reasonably priced. Even though the times we were in was very busy, we received our food in good time. All in all a nice place to visit and grab some food and support the local small businesses, they also apparently do afternoon tea but I cant comment on that as not booked or used it

An amazing new independent cafe in Ashton. Great value for money, amazing quality of food & drinks. Very friendly staff & lovely atmosphere!

I understand that breakfast ends at 12pm, but think they'd benefit from having an all day breakfast on the brunch menu, as it's otherwise quite limited. I ordered sausage on an English muffin (forgetting that it was a little breakfast muffin), so it was quite small. In hindsight, I should have ordered it on bread or toast to get better value for money. It was very tasty though and the staff were pleasant. My Americano coffee was lovely too.

Such a hidden gem in Ashton. When I come home from Uni, it’s highlight for me and my mum to visit. It’s incredibly reasonably priced, and such a lovely, warm atmosphere. The food and sweet treats and simply delightful and it is a very fond visit for me and my mum. The staff are always lovely and wonderfully accommodating, we just love this place and it is such a fantastic addition to the town 💓

Popped in here this morning with my friend so glad we did what a friendly atmosphere from Chris the owner i think .the breakfast was fantastic nice hot and fresh i had vegetarian option and friend had the full breakfast cup tea coffee 2 toast each £14.50 amazing. Seats approximately 10 inside and there's tables outside. It's busy with take away as well .we will be back thank you and hello to rob we had a chat with

Hidden gem, stopped for a quick breakie, on our way home from holiday, lovely friendly service lovely bacon rolls, and breakfast thank you 😊

Great cafe, delicious food and very cheap. The Wednesday lamb special is one of the best things on the menu.

I visited this coffee shop recently, and I was blown away by the extensive selection of beans available—over 30 types to choose from! Not only that, but they also had a delightful assortment of over 20 fresh loose teas. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making my experience even better. Without a doubt, this coffee shop is the best in the area. Highly recommended!

This is definitely a hidden gem in Ashton, and wouldn't look out of place in Manchester City Centre (except not as expensive!) Really good coffee to take away, plus a really great range of beans to buy for home.

This is my favourite coffee shop hands down! There’s sooooo many different types of coffee & teas available and the owner knows so much about all of them She is so passionate about what she does and it shows in every cup- she brightens my day every time I go in c:

Always a warm welcome and even the customers are friendly. The coffee is the best in Manchester. The homemade cakes are delicious but get there early as they can sell out especially if I’ve been in. Ashtons best kept secret.

Visited this place today. Google maps took us to the other side if the river so had to detour, was a bit tricky to find but when at the mill it is signposted. The owner was lovely, friendly and chatty. Cafe itself is a little hidden gem! Lovely decor and a great feel to it. Our food was cooked fresh and the flavours were bang on. Wil definitely return and off course recommend to all reading this! You wont be disappointed. Upon hearing about the homemade pies and sausage rolls he makes we was gutted he had none available. That just goes to show how popular they are!!

Small hidden gem, cosy atmosphere. Staff attentive and quick service. We both had burgers, The Smoker & The Texan Show Stopper.....wow. The flavours of both were great, the portion sizes were spot on. Will be back, would reccomend to others.

What a gem of a place! The food is excellent. Really good quality, cooked to perfection and served piping hot. The home made baked beans alone are worth a visit. Plus, the decor and Frank Sinatra soundtrack in the background give this place a great vibe. Definitely worth a visit.

We have just been and had a breakfast also aloud us to bring our dog in. The breakfast was lovely sausages are next level and he even goes to the effort of making home made baked beans and they are yummy. Definitely be back, it's a little gem hidden away.

Absolutely loved this place. By far the best coffee we’ve had in the UK since we left Australia for holidays. We had a malteser chocolate cake which was delicious. The staff were warm, welcoming and down for a friendly chat. The interior was modern and inviting with such comfy couches. Will definitely be coming back to this place before we leave Stalybridge

Went to Nonnas stalybridge yesterday. We reserved a table which was good thinking as the place was full. It's quite small but very cosy with a lovely vibe. The staff are very nice and friendly. We had the most delicious coffee and a tasty sharing platter (minus the sun dried tomatoes advertised). We tried a connoloni sweet pastry thingy. Far too sweet and we couldn't finish them. There were regulars in who we engaged with good chatter. It overlooks the canal which is very pretty. Highly recommend this place for a lazy afternoon.

A slice of Italy in Stalybridge! The food was delicious, drinks were incredible especially the aperol spritz. Would highly recommend, such a great vibe of local spirit. Will definitely return.

The cutest addition to Stalybridge. From the Italian roast coffee to the most succulent homemade meatballs, this place will make you feel like you are in Italy. With a selection of Italian beers, wine and cocktails, Nonna’s has something for everyone.

We had a lovely brunch at Food and Thorn. We arrived early and were the first people there and were greeted with kindness from all staff. The service was super quick and all of the staff were lovely. The food and drinks were delicious and fresh, and there was a fabulous range of options to choose from (lots of vegetarian options and gluten free bread available too!). Will definitely be returning 😁

Googled dog friendly places near me as I was meeting a friend who had small dog with her The place was lovely and the staff were very friendly and attentive. Great menu, big selection of very lovely looking cakes but I managed to resist those. Food was lovely, well presented, delicious and served surprisingly quickly. Raised our spirits on a very soggy Tuesday morning.

What A Beautiful place to be🫶🏼 First impressions on arrival was WOW! So clean , well decorated and beautiful feel to the place ! Was served by the manager Nicky and young Dave who was so friendly and kind ! They both took a real interest into mine and my boyfriend’s day ! Now to the food ! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Cooked by a young woman called Beth she was so lovely and kind honestly couldn’t do enough for us ! Always had a smile on her face and could see she hacked the pressure of the bistro getting quite busy . Me and my boyfriend both had the full English and you could tell it was well cooked with good quality food ! Will definitely be returning !

Love this wonderful bistro. There is a warm, friendly, welcoming ambience, as there is inside the Seraphina to which it is attached. The menu is varied and the food is always excellent as Nikki and Dave use only quality ingredients. Would thoroughly recommend. You will not be disappointed.

Stunning place just around the corner from IKEA. We did a click and collect so had the time to have some proper food. Great service, stunning full English, with a bigger menu. Parking outside. Support your local business in a great Bistro!

Where to start, the food from here is outstanding, I had the grande breakfast, loads of food, all the parts cooked to perfection, my wife had the warm berry compote french toast, this again was delicious, hazelnut spread sandwiched between two slices of french toast covered in warm berry compote, the extras/create part of the menu is perfect for little ones. The lady who served us was really nice, friendly and welcoming, food was quick to come out after ordering, not a single fault, don’t know how this place is not packed out it deserves to be, will definitely be paying another visit when in the area, can’t recommend this place enough. Regret not getting pictures but looked so good when it arrived just had to get tucked in straight away.

amazing ! just popped in for lunch had the biggest delicious croque monsuire ever (i brought some of it home ). this place deserves people queuing out the door . and the lady i lunched with says breakfasts are brilliant . Will go again to try

Love this place. Proper full English breakfasts, afternoon teas. When you’re finished, take home fabulous cakes, buns and pastries. We’ve been many times. Great place. Went for ABBA night last night, had a great time. Loved it.

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

Lovely welcome from friendly staff. Big breakfast was amazing and great value .Now need to walk it off

Always a welcome break after a long walk. The staff are very friendly and the food is nice. It is well organised due to Covid lockdown. The Cafe has a good system in place to maintain social distancing.

Staff were really friendly and the service fast. Only stopped by for a hot chocolate which was lovely but too small for the price. Seating areas both inside and outside. Toilets available. Card payments accepted

Lovely little place! The lady with the blonde hair couldn’t have been better! She got us soup within minutes as we were in a rush. She also had to deal with a difficult customer on another table and did so politely.

My favourite place for coffee around Ashton i say better then costa and the food is always really good 👍 10/10

I have a small breakfast and it is always hot and very very tasty the girls are brilliant price great jack

Lovely little tea shop in the middle of Mossley. All the staff we encountered were super friendly and could not have been more helpful. The food was excellent, very fresh and nicely presented. The scones in particular were delicious and the coffee really good too. Returned today to celebrate our sons intimate marriage with an afternoon tea. Bride and groom were made to feel very special. The table had been laid out lovely with pretty tablecloth and vintage tea service. We were rather early but it wasn't a problem and the staff made us feel very welcome. The afternoon tea was delicious and very plentiful with a great range of sandwiches and cakes. They had even got a wedding card for the happy couple. We will definitely be making another visit when in the area.

Went in today and had our regular breakfast but also got the chance to sample the new pizza!!! They were absolutely amazing and compared to some of the best ones I’ve had in Manchester! Staff are all really friendly and helpful and remember you from previous visits! Can’t wait to go in again soon for pizza!

Had food from the festive menu, lovely cafe, the staff are very welcoming and the presence is wonderful, the food is served hot and fresh, me and my partner tried for the first time a few weeks ago and now we go as often as we can, can’t recommend enough! ✨😁