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

Had a great time at RF Cafe! The food was super tasty, and Akshay and Alvina were awesome – super friendly and made the whole experience even better. Definitely recommend it!

I’ve seen this place everywhere on socials, so i had to travel down and see it for myself ….and wow the atmosphere/deco was soo beautiful…. the food tasted amaaaaaaazing…..we went for the afternoon tea which was so worth the price….we was served by Akshay who was great…..and the customer service he provided was absolutely brilliant so thank you Akshay. We will definitely be coming back… 🫶

The place is wonderful. The food is tasty both savoury and desserts. The pasta from here is very delicious and the portions are generous.

Absolutely Divine! Alifia served us and she was professional and very pleasant and friendly. Service was top notch. We came for brunch/breakfast. The food was delicious and the chai latte was just how I prefer it.

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!

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.

Came for brunch this morning and have to do a special shout out to Abbi, who was so accommodating and lovely! I'm 35 weeks pregnant and she went above and beyond and even though it was so busy, she found me somewhere to sit whilst waiting and even made sure I got a suitable table plus providing service with a smile! The food and coffee was fab too!

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 .

An absolute gem to coexist with your people in! If you’re wanting to work away, catch up, converse and coexist in a charming setting, this is the place in Manchester to do that. Quirky and cosy, but big enough to find your own corner in it. The coffee was delightful. And, with what’s available to you, it’s very easy to see yourself being here all day and night. Even if it looks like the toilet is judging you for using it, haha A place to be out in public but remain at home, hidden and private. You can go here many different times and have a different experience of it, depending on the mood you are in.

Amazing place. The atmosphere is amazing. The food is very delicious, and so are the dessert. The coffee is fantastic too. The Spanish latte from here is the best I’ve had in Manchester, both hot and cold!

love this place, one of the only places in Manchester with a comfortable reading space too. it's laptop free which amazingly i keep seeing people kick off about (you could either go in the huge main area rather than the laptop free zone or ANYWHERE else in manchester rather than ruining the only laptop free space and making everything about you and forcing everywhere to be the same 🥰) but yeah, great here.

This is NOT a bookshop (thus four stars). However, it is an exceptional cafe and study space! The atmosphere is perfectly cosy and charming, with some intriguing nooks (and an indoor fountain). Staff are very friendly, and there are a couple of nice vegan cakes available. An excellent hideaway in the city centre. (A few books and it would be perfect!)

Had lovely afternoon tea, maybe should have ordered one to share!! The cafe is quirky but worth a visit. Our only small negative is we wished we had been asked which cake we would like, pistachio is not my thing.

Great place for sandwiches and cake. Both which were amazing. Ham and Gorgonzola focaccia. Fabulous selection of teas as well. Really nice vibe too!

Probably one of the best cafes within NQ! I’ve been a regular for almost a year and the service never fails to disappoint! The staff are very friendly and attentive. They serve the best hot chocolates and probably one of the best brownies within Manchester! Would definitely recommend this cafe to anyone.

Such a lovely atmosphere and cute vibe. I bring my mom to enjoy the afternoon tea and it was perfect. I loved the scone so much. It was fluffy and perfectly match with cream and jam. I also loved the brunch and rest of the cake and tea as well. Definitely recommend🥰

We attended for a 3 hour barista course hosted by Dale and really enjoyed our time. Dale is very knowledgeable and a great facilitator for the session. The training is well structured and gives plenty of opportunity to practice making espresso and latte art techniques. Left with a greater appreciation of the skill involved and confidence that I can make a good coffee!

Had a fantastic morning at the Latte Art training course in the Barista School. The teaching was amazing and it was so fun to see the coffees getting better and better as the morning went on

My husband and I took part in the Beginner Barista Course this afternoon with Dale and had an amazing time. Dale was so enthusiastic and patient with us all, answering all our questions and re showing us techniques. 3hrs absolutely flew by and we learnt loads - absolutely recommend. Top tip - don’t drink any coffee before because there’s plenty to taste during the course!

I had the privilege of attending a Latte Art class with Dale. 8 participants and you have a 2h session which consists mainly of practice, practice and more practice! I found it super helpful as it would be impossible to practice so many times in a row at home, so having the resources and space to practice something over and over was so helpful and I’d say you really get what you pay for. It’s a really good value class, fun and you even walk away with a bag of beans of your choice. I feel like I made progress during the class and feel a lot more confident now in trying latte art at home. You get to work with high quality equipment which is a treat. Dale was very approachable and friendly and I’d totally recommend this class to anyone who’s interested in working on their barista skills.

The coffee is out of this world!!!! And I want to thank the entire crew for creating such a beautiful and cozy place. A big thank you to Hannie for one of the best flat white I've ever had.

I visited Fig + Sparrow based on the numerous 5* reviews on Google. I came on a Friday at 1pm, and it wasn’t too busy. Perhaps 50% of the place was full. There is a good amount of seating available, and when I arrived, there was a small but delicious-looking selection of pastries and bakes on the counter. There is always a wide variety of drinks available on the menu, and a bar at the back which serves savoury food. I asked the lady if the counter items were baked fresh and if they were vegetarian (halal in my case), and she said they were baked fresh, and suitable for vegetarians and halal foodies! The staff were very inviting. The lady explained what each item was, and she even gave me her personal recommendation. 10/10 for such caring staff :) I ordered a Cinnamon Bun and Latte to eat in. Those buns looked too good to overlook. Also, exceptional presentation of all the bakery items. The Cinnamon Bun was delicious! It was sticky, not too sweet, and full of cinnamon and brown sugar flavour. The Latte was also yummy, and had a lovely pattern on top. Overall, I am very happy I visited Fig + Sparrow, and I will definitely bring my friends next time. This place is too good not to share with others! I would highly recommended this place to those who like coffee shops, and just want to sit and chill :D

Top artisan coffee. Top customer service. Top quality food. If there was a cafe tree, Fig + Sparrow would be sat perched on a branch at the very top.

When we came in it was one of the kitchen staff that needed to ring the bell for the waiters to see and welcome/ seat us. Though the restaurant was nearly empty. They very put us on a small round table. Very uncomfortable. On the other hand food is really good. Tasty and fresh! Really recommend sumac chicken and the humus! Take a bit more care of your customers as you have great scene, fantastic food.

I recently visited Evelyn’s in Manchester and enjoyed their vegan zattar mushrooms. The dish was flavorful and well-prepared, making it a solid option for vegan diners. However, I was a bit disappointed that the vegan version is priced the same as the regular option, even though it doesn’t include the egg. Adjusting the price to reflect the reduced ingredients would be a fair improvement. That said, Evelyn’s is a lovely spot to catch up with a friend, especially in the colder months when its warm and cozy atmosphere is particularly inviting. Despite the pricing quibble, it’s a great place to relax and enjoy a meal.

What a pleasant Wednesday night dinner. We had no wait and the service and food was excellent and on time. We were told the dishes are smaller and for sharing. Although the sizes were much bigger than the Spanish tapas style. The 3 of us shared 3 meat dishes, sea bream and sumac chicken and lamb chops. We shared 3 veggie dishes, the courgette, leeks and cauliflower. Also, the two desserts they offered were delicious.

Really good Sunday roast - I had the vegan roast and my friend had the beef, and we were very impressed! They didn’t have a table when we first arrived but we could reserve one for 45 minutes time and we went downstairs for a drink first which was also very nice. Quite expensive but very good quality food and drinks. Lovely atmosphere with lots of nice plants. Friendly and professional staff.