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

Great food and service. I visit regularly with friends and the pasta dishes are just so delicious. The staff are very attentive too.

Visited here on the 22nd October 2024. It opened at 9am and there was a small queue waiting at 8:45am when we arrived. Upon opening, we were warmly welcomed and the place gradually started to fill up with a nice vibe. Both myself and my work colleague had breakfast and coffees. Food and drink was excellent, well presented and good quality. Staff were friendly and attentive, but not over bearing. It will definitely be my go to place on further visits to Bolton.

We dined here last week, a small group of 4. Food and service was excellent. Maurizio was very attentive, toping up wine glasses and checking in. We shared the Platter, a delicious mix of starters. I had the gnocchi with lamb which tasted amazing. We all felt very looked after and you can tell the staff really care about their job and making customers happy. Would definitely return and recommend.

First time here but will definitely be going again . The food was delicious and reasonably priced . Nice atmosphere and the staff were very friendly

The best Italian food in ALL Greater Manchester, literally couldn’t be happier every time I go! The staff is lovely, quality price 10/10, and I have been more than 20 times…. 💯❤️ Thanks Vito and Crew!

Great food with great service. Visited Monday mid afternoon and we got 2 x 3 course meals, 2 additional sides and 2 large drinks for £60. The lasagna was exceptional - there is also a deal on during the week for selected mains. Will definitely be back.

Great little casual restaurant with a fantastic atmosphere. The food is fresh and tastes really good. Very well priced. The atmosphere when this restaurant is busy is hard to beat. The only downside is the very limited parking. On a return visit to the restaurant, we were seated in a covered outside area at the back of the restaurant, on a very cold night. Whilst there were two large heaters in there, it still felt cold. The service and food were still very good, but if we'd known in advance that we'd be seated in this area, we'd have cancelled the booking. Only two other tables became occupied in this area whilst we were there and we'd have preferred the option of waiting for a table in the main building.

Brilliant friendly place to come and chill out and drink/eat excellent tasty food. Anita is one special friendly lady x

Lovely coffee and food. Very nice and friendly host as well.

Great little coffee shop, had half an hour to kill and popped in for a quick snack. Ham, cheese and mushroom toastie with salad together with a large latte. Saw the fresh pastries and couldn't help but get a strawberry danish.

Fabulous, great food, tasty too, but what made the trip was the amazing customer service, VERY REFRESHING - OLDSCHOOL waitresses and lady on the till alike Gifts available too.

Very nice place for a cup of tea. Thank you . The fresh cream and the blackberry jam was a match made in heaven. Thank you. 1. Ceylon Bop 8.5/10 2. Scones with butter, fresh cream and blackberry jam : 9.85/10 2. Service 9/10 3. Cleanliness 9/10 4. Will come again Yes

Food was good and excellent service, the girl who served us was very attentive, polite and looked smart. We will be back here next time we're in Bury! The place is lovely too

Found here by random chances, because we were trying to hide from the rain showers outside, gladly walked into this lovely tea room for a rest, got the signature Leckenbys Hot Chocolate with cream and marshmallows, also got the afternoon tea set, comes with scones, cream cheese, strawberry jam, and the cakes specials. Everything is fine, tastes fantastic and the staff are very nice and friendly, introduced the menu to us very patiently, definitely had a pleasant time during our stay at this beautifully decorated tea room, love it so much indeed !

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the life drawing event with Vanessa ! The Drop Off was the perfect venue !!!! It was so lovely and relaxing and Vanessa's so talented and inspirational! I loved looking at others' drawings and meeting different people. I havn't done life drawing for about 20 years and this brought it all back. Since Saturday , so many of my friends in the local area have said they would love to join in . I know Saturday was expensive and as a one off , it's a treat ! I sincerely hope there can be something a little more regular and accessible in the future . Thank you 💕

I had chosen The Drop Off for my 50th celebrations and they did not disappoint. Both Moira and Bryn looked after me so well and on the evening itself they were on hand to help out, nothing was too much trouble. All my guests commented on ‘the vibe’ and how gorgeous it was. For the buffet, I decided to go for the pies, chips, mushy peas and gravy…..wow it was delicious. If you’re looking a venue with the wow factor The Drop Off is for you. I highly recommend it 😊

Cutest cafe Great size portion, the coffee was lovely aswell. Flapjack was so nice aswell. Food was delicious Staff were so lovely Dogs are allowed

Lotties is a proper little gem, the staff are great and service is always with a smile. The food is great quality and good servings. Drinks are fantastic. The setting is perfect with great views. Definitely a must if you're in the area.

Never knew this existed, first time visit today but won't be the last, beautifully situated , plenty of parking, lovely food and great ambience, would definitely book before going as busy.

A lovely little stop off on the way home from Bolton. Lovely views, great food, quick service and staff were friendly and accommodating. Will definitely return.

Came in today and ordered hot chocolates, they were absolutely delicious!! All of the staff were friendly and service was quick. The chairs were comfortable and the atmosphere was cosy. Loved it, will come back sometime again:)

Stumbled upon this place as we were attending a wedding bury. Two days later drive over from Bolton just to eat here again. Mark does his best to go above and beyond helping me to make dietary choices that are yummy and I can eat with being GF

You always get a warm welcome at Ground Up, the owner is friendly and approachable and this cafe always has a nice relaxed atmosphere. The coffee is excellent and the cakes are amongst the best in Bury. I've not tried any of the other food but some hot food is available and the toasties and sandwiches look good. They also have a pre-paid items board which you can contribute to for anyone in need of food or a hot drink without the means to pay, which I think it's a fantastic idea. It's a great cafe!

Lovely, friendly staff. The coffee and food is amazing. I Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a decent coffee and fresh food. You won’t be disappointed!

One of the best bacon sandwiches I have ever had! Fantastic coffee and lovely atmosphere. Thanks Mark for my lovely breakfast I will definitely be visiting again soon!

Great service, a really lovely team working hard in ever changing circumstances. The coffee here is second to none and they bake their own artisan bread, which was so delicious and really made the breakfast. I was pleased to see the egg yolk was a lovely orange colour, which says to me they use excellent quality ingredients. I've been to too many places and been served pale yellow eggs and it puts me off as you know they are just the cheapest bulk buy eggs and probably not ethical or sustainable. Will be coming back here a lot in the future, really glad my colleague recommended it.

13/03/24: had mocha with coconut milk and beef sausage & egg on a white bloomer. Sausage was a little bland, but the bread and coffee were very good. Service was friendly and quick. Also had the cheese & onion omelette on brown seeded toast. That was also very good! I would have liked to have seen a full English on the menu. Parking isn't great, made worse by inconsiderate parkers after we'd arrived! Dog friendly, promptly served with water in a Brewdog bowl! Very thoughtful!

Had lunch, visiting from Florida my friends took me here, very very nice place, food was excellent service was very good as well highly recommended would definitely come back.

Cosy little coffee shop, stopped by for a quick brunch. Had the salmon & egg on their artisanal bread which was great and a lovely cappuccino. Staff were delightful and attentive, I can see myself coming back in the future.

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! 😊

Free entry to the magical place. Parking is also for free.

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

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.

Had the most delightful Sunday brunch here! Greeted warmly by the Roof Terrace hostess, set the scene for a very enjoyable dining experience. The food was exceptional, really delicious , which combined with 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 attentive service from George, made for a most enjoyable and sociable Sunday! Highly recommended! 👌👍😋💋xx

We were initially drawn to the restaurant by its impressive exterior, and once inside, we were delighted by the stunning ambiance. While the staff were polite, they didn’t come across as particularly warm, though they were still accommodating. The food was decent, though not extraordinary. However, we were pleasantly surprised when we received a complimentary cake after our meal, which was a thoughtful touch and appreciated for the occasion. The restroom, located upstairs, was beautifully decorated, adding to the overall charm of the place. All in all, it was a pleasant experience, with a few small areas for improvement in service, but the hospitality and atmosphere made it memorable.

I have visited The Ivy Spinningfields Manchester multiple times, and it remains one of my favorite spots. The service is always consistent, and the staff are welcoming and professional. The restaurant is well-known for its excellent reputation and elegant atmosphere. Their desserts are both luxurious and delicious. Their afternoon tea is among the best I’ve ever had. This place is truly exceptional, and I highly recommend it to everyone.

Fantastic from start to finish. From the food which was faultless & very reasonably priced for the quality. The staff which are so friendly & welcoming, from the 2 gentleman at the door when you enter, welcoming staff front of house & servers, all are friendly & do what they can to make your visit as perfect as possible, especially a tall guy called Miltos. If you want a 5* experience at an average price, you will not be disappointed