San Carlo Manchester
Manchester City CentreSan Carlo is Manchester's most famous and, some say, best Italian restaurant. Run by the Distefano family, it's said to...
San Carlo Cicchetti
Manchester City CentreAs the first San Carlo Cicchetti, the Manchester restaurant had a lot to prove on opening in 2010. Over a...
On the Hush
Northern QuarterThe Northern Quarter has never been short of Instagrammable spots with its litany of graffitied walls and shop fronts but...
Croyaki Tea | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreRight on trend, Croyaki Tea is a bubble tea cafe that has made the trip from Hong Kong to settle...
Oats And Honey
EcclesWhatever it is you're after, "social sustainable store" Oats And Honey is likely to have it – from Aloë earrings...
Lyme Park
StockportLyme Park is a huge estate with a Medieval herd of red deer, stunning views and a handsome Regency house....
Cafe Cotton
AncoatsLocated in the modern extension of the lovingly restored Halle St Peters in the heart of Ancoats, this award-winning independent...
Manchester Central Library
Manchester City CentreOfficially, The Lowry is the most visited attraction in Greater Manchester, but only because the official list for some reason...
RHS Garden Bridgewater
WorsleyThe 2021 opening of this new 154-acre garden was greeted with much excitement and long queues, and rightly so. Once a...
La Chouquette
DidsburySince opening at the far reaches of Didsbury Village, round the corner from the chippy, French boulangerie and pâtisserie La...
Pot Kettle Black Barton Arcade
Manchester City CentrePot Kettle Black is born out of owners Mark Flanagan and Jon Wilkin's time travelling (and playing rugby professionally) down...
Station South
LevenshulmeHoused in an old railway station building saved in 2018 and restored with Heritage Fund support, Station South is a...
Pot Kettle Black Angel Gardens
Green QuarterPot Kettle Black is born out of owners Mark Flanagan and Jon Wilkin's time travelling (and playing rugby professionally) down...
Gooey Bakery & Café
Northern QuarterIf you’re a fan of brunch and baked goods but it just has to be Instagrammable, Gooey should be top...
Batard | Escape to Freight Island
Manchester City CentreFollow the smell of fresh pies near Piccadilly and you’ll land at this small-batch bakery also fondly known as The...
Long Boi’s Bakehouse
LevenshulmeLocated on a back street in Levenshulme, this women-owned and women-run neighbourhood bakery is well worth sniffing out for sweet...
OSMA
PrestwichOSMA is a clever contraction of Oslo and Manchester, the home cities of its two owners. However this portmanteau is...
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
ArdwickVisitors to Elizabeth Gaskell’s House can explore the author’s home where she wrote most of her novels such as North...
Tatton Park
CheshireTatton Park is a historic estate on the edge of Knutsford, home to an opulent neo-classical mansion, landscaped gardens, a...
92 Degrees Middlewood Locks
SalfordNamed after the perfect temperature to brew a cup of coffee, 92 Degrees originated in Liverpool where it has three...
Gimbals
West YorkshireFor years, Gimbals was a mesmerising neighbourhood bistro with a good reputation. Run by talented husband-and-wife team Simon and Janet...
92 Degrees Claypit Lane
West YorkshireA Liverpool success story that’s gradually extending its tendrils across the North, 92 Degrees has opened two venues in Leeds,...
Cocoa Cabana Ancoats
AncoatsThis chic chocolatiers-cum-cocktail parlour follows in the footsteps of award-winning entrepreneur Sarah Gallacher's West Didsbury ventures, encouraging more sitting and...
Playfoots
Eccles“Just rock up and have the time of your life,” says Playfoots over Instagram. The cafe-cum-bar in the small town...
Rococo Coffee House
MerseysideRococo is an independent coffee house slap bang in the centre of town, occupying two upstairs floors of a historic...
Trove Manchester
AncoatsTrove Manchester is the younger sister of the original Trove in Levenshulme which made its name through fantastic bread and...
Tea Hive
ChorltonTea Hive is a quaint little cafe celebrating the nation's favourite cuppa, and cake, lots of cake. As you'd expect,...
Common Ground
AltrinchamAn artisan tea and coffee house for people who know the difference between Aeropress, Batch Brew and V60, and no,...
Thyme Out
DidsburyA stalwart of the Didsbury cafe scene, Thyme Out has been going strong since 2006. Locals rave about the brunch...
Inspire Cafe
LevenshulmeInspire Cafe is an inclusive, relaxed gem of a community cafe housed in a former church in Levenshulme. It serves...
Atomeca
CastlefieldFrom coffee and fresh pastries first thing to curated wines and small plates come evening, this self-styled "all-day European drinkery"...
Harvey Nichols Second Floor Deli Bar
Manchester City CentreHutch up near one of the floor-to-ceiling windows in the new Second Floor Deli Bar and take in the views...
The Rivals Bar & Restaurant
Manchester City CentreWhen The Rivals opened in 2017, it was the first time in a long time that The Royal Exchange Theatre...
NAM
AncoatsAnother neighbourhood favourite in the now achingly hip Cutting Room Square. NAM’s light and airy space with its natural parquet...
Ropes & Twines
MerseysideWith a nod to its Ropewalks neighbourhood, Ropes & Twines is a speciality coffee shop, wine bar and even art...
Nibble NQ
Northern QuarterBased in the bijou space next to Pop Boutique, this independent female owned and run café is small in size,...
Slattery
WhitefieldMuch like Betty’s in Harrogate, a trip to Slattery in Whitefield can be a day out in its own right....
Richmond Tea Rooms
Manchester City CentreIf this isn't an excuse to pop on your best frock (or bib'n'tucker), we don't know what is. An award-winning...
Ezra & Gil Hilton Street
Northern QuarterIf you want to experience Northern Quarter cafe culture in its purest form, head to Ezra & Gil Hilton Street,...
Levenshulme Bakery
LevenshulmeLevenshulme Bakery has been knocking up wallet-friendly and super fresh Turkish bread, kebabs and other light lunches for the local...
Treehouse Café
BroughtonSalford independent the Treehouse Cafe is the sort of picture-perfect coffee house you frequently see on Instagram but rarely stumble...
Neighbourhood Bistro and Bar
MerseysideTicking all the boxes for brekkie and brunch in South Liverpool is Neighbourhood Bistro and Bar on Woolton Road.
Arlo’s
Northern QuarterArlo's Insta bio is quite upfront: "coffee deli wine." Three of the few words we have underlined in our well-thumbed...
Ancoats Coffee Co. Piccadilly
Manchester City CentreAncoats Coffee Company in Manchester Piccadilly is set in 111 Piccadilly, a light-filled handsome building near the train station. If...
Factory Coffee
SpinningfieldsWhile lockdown marked the end for some businesses, for others it was a chance to expand into surprising new territories....
Overdraught MCR
LevenshulmeOverdraught MCR opened its doors in October 2019 with a name that's a cheeky nod to the previous incarnation of...
92 Degrees John Dalton Street
Manchester City Centre92 Degrees John Dalton Street is the first Manchester opening for this Liverpool-based success story. It’s entering a crowded market...
Off the Wheaten Track
AltrinchamAdding to Altrincham’s status as a food-shopping destination is Off the Wheaten Track, a coeliac-friendly deli which sells sweet and...
Pollen Bakery KAMPUS
Manchester City CentreHaving branched out from its Piccadilly archway roots with a move to Ancoats marina two years in, popular purveyor of...
One Percent Forest
MerseysideSandwiched between an estate agent and a solicitor’s office, cafe-bar One Percent Forest could easily go unnoticed, were it not...
Nordie Bar
LevenshulmeNordie Bar is a dog-friendly neighbourhood bar with a focus on coffee, craft beer and cocktails.
The Goods In
PrestwichJust across the road from the Heaton Park tram stop is The Goods In, a newbie cafe-bar from the team...
Ezra and Gil Peter Street
Manchester City CentreThe opening of Ezra & Gil Peter Street in 2021 was greeted with glee by brunch and coffee hunters this...
Thoughtfully Cafe
MerseysideIndependent coffee shop Thoughtfully Cafe is just a few minutes walk from Liverpool ONE but it feels like a world...
Trove Levenshulme
LevenshulmeTrove Levenshulme has been going strong since 2011. The main draw is its fantastic bread, which forms the basis for...
Delifonseca
MerseysideLiverpool's acclaimed deli and restaurant Delifonseca has a loyal following thanks to its irresistible victuals from the UK and beyond.
The Italian Club Bakery
MerseysideTracing their roots back to the mountain village of Picinisco near Rome and the seaside city of Bisceglie in Puglia...
Levy Market
LevenshulmeLevy Market is a bustling community market running every Saturday from March to December. It was established in 2013 with...
Isca
LevenshulmeIsca is a natural wine bar and shop on an unassuming street in Levenshulme, brought to you by Caroline Dubois (sommelier...
Off The Press
AncoatsWhere once there were printing presses, now it's all coffee presses. This daytime, non-weekend creative cafe workspace in the black-and-silver...
Joro Vegan Eatery
MerseysideTucked away on Birkenhead's Hamilton Square , just a couple of minutes walk from Woodside Ferry Terminal, is Joro’s Vegan...
Jandol
LevenshulmeJandol is a well-loved, kitsch and colourful Lebanese restaurant and baklava bakery in Levensulme.
Lazy Sundae
Northern QuarterEat in or take out at Northern Quarter ice cream parlour Lazy Sundae, where everything’s peachy, from the shop frontage...
Siop Shop
Northern QuarterHead to this Welsh-inspired daytime cafe for "gwasanaethau coffi a thoes", or coffee and pastry services – listed on Facebook...
Blanchflower
Altrincham'Create, don't curate' is Blanchflower's motto and to that end, much of their produce is made in-house.
Three Piggies Alehouse & Canteen
MerseysideThe Three Piggies Alehouse & Canteen looks like a transplant from a Cornish surfer town with its flaking driftwood walls,...
The Bistro at Blackburne House
Nestled in the basement of a beautiful Grade II-listed building in the Georgian Quarter, The Bistro at Blackburne House is...
San Carlo Gran Cafe
Manchester City CentreHead to any of the ristorantes in the acclaimed and award-winning family-run San Carlo Group and you know you’re in...
Sugar Junction
Northern QuarterWith a very vintage vibe, homemade cake and cocktails, and tempting hot and cold plates dished up all day every...
The Gallery Cafe
Manchester City CentreNot just somewhere to take the weight off after peering at all the Lowrys and Valettes, The Gallery Cafe at...
Pollen Bakery
Greater ManchesterAfter an initial stint tucked away in an archway near Piccadilly, this airy bakery and cafe moved to a spot...
Takk Oxford Road
Manchester City CentreThe second permanent opening from Icelandic-inspired coffee house Takk brings a little bit of NQ hipsterism to the University of...
All The Shapes
PrestwichAll The Shapes has that relaxed café-bar, all-day-eatery thing nailed. It’s the sort of place where you feel equally comfortable...
Foundation Coffee House Northern Quarter
Northern QuarterFoundation Coffee House Northern Quarter is the first of three locations in the city centre from this homegrown brand. This...
Cocoa Cabana West Didsbury
DidsburyHaving made a name – and a following – for itself, Burton Road's chic chocolatiers has expanded into larger premises...
Barbakan Deli
ChorltonThe folks at Barbakan have been nose to the grindstone for over 50 years - they were here long before...
Ancoats Coffee Co.
AncoatsIf you’re serious about your coffee, Ancoats Coffee Co has to be your first port of call in this part...
Katsouris
Manchester City CentreKatsouris is an institution, having sat in its imposing Gothic-style building on the corner of Deansgate and John Dalton Street...
Chaology
Greater ManchesterSpecialising in Japanese tea and sweets, Chaology provides a unique experience in Manchester with a strict focus on quiet and...
Takk Northern Quarter
Northern QuarterTakk is one of the mainstays of the always-evolving coffee and brunch scene in the Northern Quarter. It’s been around...
Idle Hands
Northern QuarterIdle Hands have a super-tight following – who helped by setting up a crowd-funding campaign in their honour when the...
Pokusevski’s
Heaton MoorPokusevski’s has it all. Literally. From the Victorian stained glass windows, the art deco lamps and the Moroccan knick-knacks to...
92 Degrees Mustard Wharf
West YorkshireThe residents of Mustard Wharf no longer have to go very far in search of a good cup of coffee....
Lupo
PrestwichPatiscerria and small-batch Italian hand-roasted coffee that's the name of the game at the award-winning Lupo Caffe Italiano.
The Art of Tea
DidsburyIndependent coffee shop and bar The Art of Tea offers more than just good quality loose leaf tea. It's situated...
Another Heart To Feed Didsbury
DidsburyAnother Heart To Feed in Didsbury is an ecologically-minded coffee shop inspired by coffee culture capital of the world, Melbourne.
Grindsmith Media City
Media CityGrindsmith Media City has been keeping the creatives and apartment-dwellers of Salford Quays fed and caffeinated since 2016.
The Watering Can
MerseysideAt the entrance to Greenbank Park, with its lake and leafy vistas, The Watering Can offers both inside and outside...
