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

Excellent cafe with a wide-ranging selection of fresh cooked food. Superb friendly staff

Lovely staff and food was top notch

Before lockdown, I was a regular. Love the breakfasts and spam n egg barms. I have mental health issues and I'm not quite ready to interact with others ATM. But, I've been craving a cooked breakfast. Omg.... as always, you girls put that smile back on my face and filled my tummy. I'm just in the mood for cleaning now.

Lovely girls!! and the Bacon mushroom butty was best I had in years!! Thank you will definitely call again.

If you want good coffee and feeding well in Didsbury FFS is the place to go. Excellent breakfasts and lunches , good produce cooked well ( sausages from the local butcher ) fresh farm eggs , good portions, vege options and fantastic homemade cakes . Simple done well. Excellent value for money . Unique decor , fantastic community and great background music. Thanks guys 😊

A little gem in the area. I enjoyed the atmosphere and customer service from the staff. There are lots of little things which might make you smile, like the Lego salt and pepper shakers. I ordered a latte and it was nice and smooth. The coffee went well with the small full breakfast. The only disappointment was the sad looking bacon. It's a pet friendly place.

Was in the area and had breakfast Sunday morning what an absolute gem (can’t say hidden coz it’s on the main rd)but the atmosphere the music the staff the food are all phenomenal did I mention the music play list was pure cool music the food quality is outstanding came promptly hot and delicious coffee superb I can’t gush enough about this place sorry I’m not a local ( no I’m not related to anyone either) if it was any bigger it would spoil the place loving your work guys I had full English wife had omelette

Best choice if you’re looking for quality coffee in a beautiful environment. All staff are extremely friendly and love what they are doing. The owner is super welcoming and has put his personal touch on this place making it even more special. Great place if you’re solo or with friends!

Lovely little coffee shop. It's fantastic to find a place that opens at 8am, especially since I'm vegan and most places I frequent open later. They offer a delightful range of vegan and veggie cakes. Today, I enjoyed a Chai Latte with oat milk—it's the best I've had, thanks to their strong chai spice blend that delivers a robust flavor. We also had an espresso, which was very fruity and a great coffee. We tried a vegan chocolate mini cake with espresso cream. It was delicious, not too sweet, and the frosting was light. The low music creates a calm environment in the morning, perfect for having conversations at a normal level and truly appreciating your drink and food. Thank you! This will definitely become our new go-to spot.

Awesome pastries, tasty granola, great coffee - with cute dog in the corner (what more could one ask for?).

Safari is a really cute and cosy narrowboat! The decor is great and having the wood burner going in winter feels great. The staff were really friendly and the prices were very reasonable. We had breakfast and will be back again for breakfast! The cakes looked amazing too! The latte was really good too.

I had such a lovely breakfast experience here. I pre ordered and booked the day before for a late morning vegetarian breakfast. The owner was very quick to respond to my social media messages and happily made adjustments to my order. Food was delicious and service was very quick. Condiments were offered and a toilet is available inside. Seating available outside during good weather. Takeaway orders are taken. The boat was warm, cosy and full of character. The owner was really friendly and asked us questions about ourselves and built up a good rapport. Will definitely return

Came with my mum and sister for Afternoon lunch, the food was lovely but the cakes were amazing! The staff were so lovely, would highly recommend the Afternoon lunch and maybe take a slice of cake home with you 😋

Very lovely little tearoom runs by the locals. The price is reasonable. Recommended to book in advance.

Had breakfast early Sunday morning. My wife and I had the Halal breakfast and my son had the Avocado Crash. Every bite was amazing - fresh, delicious, well prepared. Perfect. And a huge portion - definitely value for money. The staff were really friendly, efficient and helpful. A great shame we're not local, but we'll absolutely be back at every opportunity to be in the area!!

Sofia was a fantastic server - super polite and helpful. She created a warm and welcoming experience. We had a great time and would definitely come back. The food was lovely with very generous portions.

Heaven! May not be to everyone’s taste but the Berrylicious French Toast was perfect. The right amount of tautness mixed with just the perfect level of sweetness. Admittedly I was initially confused by the candy floss topping thinking to myself why on earth put a ball of cotton as a topping for the toast 🙈. A definite must visit.

Came for a cheeky Brunch, the food was nothing short of spectacular. We got the halal breakfast and the berry French toast. The portions were huge and prices were fair and good. The customer service from Sophia, Sam and the amazing Amr was lovely!

We (American & Brit living in MCR) brought our American visitors to Moose Coffee for Brunch last week before heading out on a busy day of a Manchester walking tour. We all enjoyed our coffee drinks and hearty brunch although a bit disappointed we couldn’t make the slightest substitution (can’t add cheese to eggs - which is very American btw). Nonetheless, the food arrived hot and tasty and we were not rushed at all, which was a nice feeling. My husband especially enjoyed the Bronx Brunch and singled out the hash as being particularly delicious and I thought the side of avocado was ripe and delicious and the portion was enough to share with 3 of us. The staff are friendly, decor is fun and the vibe is cool. We all enjoyed ourselves and we’d recommend to others but definitely make reservations if you’re going on a weekend or lunch as there’s limited seating. Busy busy on a Tuesday afternoon so imagine weekends! Not as ‘American’ as advertised but streaky bacon so we were happy. Overall a nice place for good, fresh food and good coffee in Manchester, and very clean too.

Amazing !! We go here every year for my brothers birthday and the servers are AMAZING and the food is just as good! I had the phoenix which was so yummy and really filling, can't wait to come again! I also recommend trying the scrambled egg and salmon!

An absolute little gem tucked away in the heart of the community. A perfect coffee break. Bought some delicious sour dough bread. A surprising little find. Lovely peeps too 😋🥰

Would absolutely recommend. Food was delicious, coffee was lovely, and service was great. The owners were so friendly and the place had a really good atmosphere. Will definitely be returning!

Tried the cafe for the first time yesterday. Initially wanted to grab some coffee but ended up having pizza as well. I had mocha, which was really good as not too sweet nor blunt. The Piccolo pizza 🍕, and it was top notch, spicy as it claims.

We just had a gorgeous authentic supper here! Excellent food, atmosphere and friendly service. Would definitely recommend!

Been coming here for the past 1 year, such a nice place. Reccomendes it to all my mates. Coffee is top notch, so is the food and the dessert. The owner and the staff are all lovely, always makes me feel welcomed. Highly highly recommend!

Great little cafe with a wide selection of food and desserts at fair prices. The service was good and atmosphere very relaxed. Everything is halal and they have good vegetarian and GF options. They also have their own branded coffee (which I didn't try). There is outdoor seating available and a garden area at the back which was closed, maybe it could be used a children's play area. Overall, it is definitely worth a visit.

I really enjoyed this time spent here . I recommend it for anyone wants to spend lovely time with friends or family.

I am a regular at this point! Family owned and run and they are the loveliest people I have ever met. Some of the cakes are home made (super delish). Brought my family and friends here multiple times, none of them had any complaints either🩷

Kristy was amaaazing !! She was so polite and friendly and took time to make sure we were okay and were enjoying our food. She made the atmosphere very warm and cozy. The food is 10/10 and would always recommend federal at number 1 place to come when in Manchester

Very popular brunch spot, there is always a long queue, but worth the wait! Both sweet and savory dishes are very nice with multiple choices. And the staff were super friendly, they offered us hot chocolate while we waited for a table.

Been coming to Fed a long time back when there was only one branch - the Circle Square branch has been my go-to for a couple of years now. I don't live local, so drive in to MCR when I can to feed my Fed cravings. In conversation today when discussing the Specials, I mentioned that I have driven in to order those specifically for an early birthday treat and the Fed team gave me a free brownie, a card, and some gift vouchers. The food and service is exceptional - can't wait to visit here again.

We regularly come for a weekend breakfast or brunch and wouldn’t go anywhere else. As other reviews have said, the food is amazing and the portions are very generous. Whether you are after something sweet or savoury, there is a great choice and some brilliant specials. The service is also excellent and a special mention must go to Taylor, who is a real star. It is definitely worth the wait if there is a queue outside (and they will lend you an umbrella to keep you dry)!

Great full English breakfast! Especially the beans, eggs, and mushrooms. Smoked salmon as an extra is also fresh. Sausages and bacon are a little bit too oily for me so I didn’t finish. Potatoes are a bit hard to bite. Cartado to me is too sour (just personal taste). The staff are kind and warm. However I waited for 20 minutes after ordering and I was very hungry. But the taste worth it! Next time I may try a pancake. What’s more, is there any one know what the black stuff on the fork is? It seems like toast but has a taste of meat. Really appreciate!

So good we came here 2 days in a row! I found this location through google due to the high star rating and the super picture perfect food. But its not style over substance. It tastes as good as it looks! The first morning i had apple cinnamon French toast and my husband had chocolate chip pancakes. I had pancake envy and wanted to try the pancakes so the second morning just before our drive home i had the berry pancakes and my husband had the oreo french toast. Both sets of food were exceptional! The service was brilliant and a lovely lady even remembered us discussing where we were going the day before. We wouldnt hesitate to visit again! Highly recommend a trip if your in Manchester!

Visited this place when visiting Manchester. The place is walk-in only at the weekend for brunch. We waited no longer than 20 minutes for our table. The menu has loads of choices. The French toast and pancakes looked amazing. I ended up choose a Full English which was cooked well and had great tasting meats. I recommend this as a brunch place.