Best Cafes in Hall I’ Th’ Wood, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (2025) - Top 10 Rated!

Rating: 5 / 5

The Children's Platter was lovely, I thought the plate was really posh! Karen is the best and really funny. The building is beautiful. I don't like orange or blackcurrant juice so they made me a special milky. Moo! From Ember aged 6

Rating: 5 / 5

Very relaxed atmosphere, reasonably priced food. Delicious food served by friendly staff. I had the Black Pudding served on a Potato cake with bacon which was a special. The flapjack was delicious, washed down with a good coffee.

Rating: 5 / 5

first visit and we received a warm welcome into this lovely, clean cafe. Loved the wipe clean pictorial menu for the children's menu! delicious homemade soup and homemade potato cakes ... and Vicki sponge. and my little girl loved her "picnic" What a local gem Well Cafe is xx

Rating: 5 / 5

What a hidden gem this little cafe is . A warm welcome from the staff team and the most delicious food. I had the pork mince and potato pastie with peas,gravy and red cabbage. Excellent value for £4. Will definitely be visiting again .

Rating: 5 / 5

Looked forward to the opening of Cafe 12 and it did not disappoint. The team at Bradshaw Fishery have pulled off a masterstroke with the new cafe. Its spectacular. The menu is fantastic. We both went for the club sandwich and our girls both had their waffles. Club sandwich was very very good and the waffle...... wow. Amazing service - very friendly & relaxed. Good luck with the next few weeks and months team, but I don't think you'll need it!

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a brilliant cooked breakfast here. Only called in fur a drink but they looked so good we decided to have a cooked breakfast too. Wasn’t disappointed. Excellent value for £10 for a large cooked breakfast. Lunches looked really nice too. Can combine with a walk around the Jumbles Reservoir Very friendly staff. We will be back.

Rating: 5 / 5

Have been stopping off at the fisheries for years for a brew and bacon butty whilst out biking . Cafe 12 is a far cry from the small cafe from a few years ago. It’s a lovely spacious and welcoming place which is also dog friendly to dine with lovely views over the fishing lake. The food is of a high standard with great service . There’s a large outdoor seating area overlooking the lake and surrounding countryside.

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely fabulous place with delicious hot tasty food and wonderful service and staff. We were very very lucky to have all 12 family members accommodated and sat together on a Sunday morning, near the gorgeous Christmas tree. Some of our family had travelled from Liverpool and had never been before and thought that everything was fantastic and was definitely worth the trip over. The staff and owner, Andy, was also very helpful and offered assistance with our mum who has mobility issues. The cafe is very clean and welcoming and we all really enjoyed our breakfast.

Rating: 5 / 5

What a great find this little cafe is breakfast was out there with the best I’ve ever been served everything was spot on especially the hash browns which a lot of cafes can’t seem to ever get right , great atmosphere and deco ,my go to when in Bolton from now on .

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently visited this cafe for breakfast, and I was thoroughly impressed with the experience. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, making it the perfect spot to start your day. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring that I felt welcome from the moment I walked in. Amazing breakfast ❤️❤️❤️

Rating: 5 / 5

This is a lovely little cafe, great food, service and atmosphere. Staff are all very welcoming and friendly. I had a look on Google for five star cafes in bolton and what a great find this little cafe is. The cafe can get very busy and sometimes is better to book to guarantee a table :) I have seen a review on here about an assistance dog not being allowed inside and I completely agree with this decision due to the cafe only being a small business and having a open kitchen where food is prepared and cooked in front of you. I understand that assistance dogs are to help people with the guidance they need, but i personally wouldn't like them to be in such a small cafe where food is prepared and cooked in front of the customers.

Rating: 5 / 5

Came here early this morning for breakfast, the staff were so welcoming and friendly! Really amazing service and atmosphere, and the food was 10/10 best breakfast I’ve ever had!! 🔥 100% recommend and will definitely be returning, thanks again

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice and comfy coffee shop! Best chai latte and Earl Grey tea I have tried in Manchester. The vegan carrot cake is so moist and delicious!

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely coffee shop who do nice cakes - they may do snacks but I didn’t really notice as I just had coffee and cake. Reasonable price, relaxing place, nice friendly staff. Recommended if you want to escape the norm and bussle of the mainstream.

Rating: 5 / 5

Brilliant service, coffee and food. Love the chill piano music too. Will definitely be returning.

Rating: 5 / 5

Tasty cakes n strong coffee with relaxing vibes for reading&writing 🤍 The most outstanding one is the service of the staffs,warm welcome and truly lovely ones ✨🫰🏻They also have a barista program you can join…

Rating: 5 / 5

I can’t recommend The Mill Coffee House enough! The staff are incredibly friendly and always go out of their way to help with anything you need. One time, a staff member even gave us a tour of the nearby church hall, sharing a bit of its history, which was such a thoughtful touch. Another time, a young lady helped my friend with her selfie stick, and the chef has come out personally whenever we've had special requests. The food is beautifully presented and always delicious. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy great company!

Rating: 5 / 5

What a gem! The Mill Coffee House is the perfect place for a great cup of coffee or a bite to eat. I visited this morning with my hubby and Dad. (I've been before, but my dad hadnt). When we entered he commented on how nice it was - he appreciated the decor and the feel of the space. It is table service and our order was taken in good time. We ordered three of the Big breakfass which include a brew of your choice. The food was really good - perfectly cooked poached eggs with a runny yolk (we visited the garden centre very nearby a few weeks earlier and received hard boiled poached eggs - even after sending them back), tasty sausage and bacon, and think toast (see pics of food). The cafe has a great atmosphere, thebstaff and smiley and friendly and bothe the food and coffee are excellent quality. Emma is the perfect host and this is a MUST VISIT place.

Rating: 5 / 5

Visit here every week it’s amazing and I can vouch for the best salads in Bolton ( we have tried many others ) the ambience is lovely , it’s very relaxed and the staff are so friendly. I would recommend this lovely coffee house to anyone who wants a quality meal in a relaxing atmosphere.

Rating: 5 / 5

Only been open very recently and a breath of fresh air. Much needed as when I travel there’s nothing usually open at 6am so having this now is brilliant, been every day so far. Lots of choice, clean and staff are really friendly. Seen Courtney there quite a few times and no matter what time of day it is she’s always happy, friendly, wanting to help and makes a BIG difference at that time of the morning. Can’t recommend high enough.

Rating: 5 / 5

This morning I was served by the lovely Courtney, after being a few times I cannot fault anything, the service is amazing, lovely coffee and a great little area to wait for your train. Thankyou so much for making my morning brighter!

Rating: 5 / 5

A great little coffee shop in the perfect place especially whilst waiting for a train. Staff are very kind and friendly and has a seating area too. I come here quite often and the coffee is always top notch.

Rating: 5 / 5

Service was amazing and staff were really friendly. Courtney was really helpful and kind. Atmosphere was light and pleasant, a really good way to start my morning. Will definitely be coming back xx

Rating: 5 / 5

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!!

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

Food was absolutely amazing, will definitely be returning again. Ham hock hoagie was immense

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic little place. I went this morning with family, I had french toast with berries and it was delicious and good portion size. My Daughter had pancakes with banana and cinnamon, it was on the menu as pancakes with berries and cinnamon but they were more than happy to make the small change. My partner had pancakes off the gluten free manu which she really enjoyed. We had drinks too, apple juice, latte and chai latte. Service was quick and tge atmospheric was really nice. Will definitely visit again.

Rating: 4 / 5

Recently paid a visit to the Globe Cafè. The places is Warm an welcoming, with a relaxed mood as you dine!! The staff are pleasant and approachable and are more than happy to accommodate any issues or requests... The food is rather good, whether you just fancy an English breakfast or eggs benadict to start your day. Or you're feeling a bit more ventures, and you fancy trying one of their fusion poke bowls 🥣 or ramen. They do have wide sections of dishes on the menu to accommodate your appetite 😋. Or if you fancy just bobbing in for a simple coffee ☕️ and cake!! Quick chat with a friend, they have a great selection of tea & coffee option, it isn't mandatory that ya have dine when seated. Rely nice little cafe to have on your doorstep in Egerton. Deffently be returning and certainly recommend yo family and friends.!! They are happy to take reservations and can accommodate group bookings with enough nice. !!

Rating: 4 / 5

Hash browns were a 5 at the table. The celiac French toast was delish 😘 and there were many gluten free options. Definitely coming back to try some of those. Nice and cute environment. Friendly staff and quick as well. Nice coffee as well, quite generous with the syrup in it. It would have been outstanding if more portion of bread would be served as the unbelievable amount of food on the plate would make it amazing for toasts on the side. Still loaded plates and full belly afterwards. Even though outside tables would be very nice for the summer, looking forward to it xx.

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice place egg Benedict with spinach was nice and chai latte. The place was Abit dark for me being visually impaired overall very good.

Rating: 5 / 5

Went for brunch today at Ezra & Gil (Helper and Happiness) Hilton Street Manchester. Our server was Kate, she was very helpful and let us change scrambled eggs for poached on 1 of the brunch orders. We asked for the drinks to come with the food so you don't get the drinks first, and then have to order more she was very concerned if we had any allergies, which was excellent. We ordered French toast which was amazing, and 2 breakfasts, the scrambled eggs were the best my wife has ever had and my poached eggs were nice and runny, the food came quickly and was very well cooked and hot Dog friendly always a bonus, lots of high chairs were also available for young families, great mix of customers, both old and young, you can also buy their products , coffee beans and bread, takeaway also available, recommend checking this establishment out, you can also get alcohol .

Rating: 5 / 5

What a nice place to come, have breakfast and relax. This is my first time here and it was a nice ambiance. The food and coffee were amazing. We had the pleasure of having Kate and Laura assist us. They were very attentive. I definitely recommend this place if you’re ever in to Manchester.

Rating: 5 / 5

The design is perfect, the concept is perfect the presentation is perfect. Despite the fact that they’re busy especially on a Sunday, the waiting time for your food is short. The coffee is good (most coffees in Manchester tastes stronger compared to London but this place was good!) I’d say this place is a must visit if in Manchester!

Rating: 5 / 5

It was my first time visiting and it definitely will not be my last! Me & my partner were seated quickly with a warm welcome and explained the menu and how to order. The bloody Mary’s were to die for, possibly the best I’ve ever had! The food was fresh and delicious and always served with a smile, worth every penny!

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely cafe in even more lovely surroundings! Dog friendly. Lots of bowls of water for dogs, and free dog treats. Free parking for 3 hours. Lots of outdoor seating. Lady who served me was pleasant, polite and helpful. Had tea and cake, both very good. Disabled friendly. Toilets were very clean and well equipped, including a movement activated heater.

Rating: 5 / 5

We came a few weeks ago with our son who was trying out his new confidence on his bike! Unfortunately, a root appeared out of nowhere and caused an accident! Really hurt his leg. The young lady at the cafe was so lovely and helpful, bringing him water and tissues to clean up his muddy cuts, as well as the first aid kit. Lovely little cafe and walk, and makes all the difference with kind, pleasant members of staff. Thank you! 😊

Rating: 5 / 5

In the grounds of Turton Tower, coffee and cake was great, nice brew and the cakes are all homemade 😋 Service was great, and we were sat in the 🌞

Rating: 5 / 5

This is a regular Sunday stop. The staff are wonderful, the cakes are amazing and the surroundings are simply divine ✨️