Manchester coffee scene

Brunch cafés in Manchester

Cafés in Manchester that pair a serious cup with a proper plate. Brunch you'd cross town for, coffee you'd come back for.

9 cafés · United Kingdom

Independent picks, never pay-to-list. How we choose.

Hidden gemOutdoor seats
Salford

Procaffeinated

Opened by a couple who met while working in Amsterdam's specialty coffee scene, Procaffeinated brings relaxed…

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Local favoriteDog-friendly
Northern Quarter

Idle Hands

A multi-roaster brew house in a heritage red-brick building on Dale Street that has been a cornerstone of…

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Local favoriteBrunch
Chorlton

Smoak Coffee

An exacting specialty coffee shop and micro-roaster in Chorlton that has built a loyal neighbourhood following since…

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Brunch
City Centre

Bold Street Coffee

Liverpool's much-loved award-winning specialty cafe group expanded to Manchester with multiple city centre sites…

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Dog-friendly
Northern Quarter

Ezra and Gil

A brunch and coffee institution in the Northern Quarter since 2014, Ezra and Gil occupies a warmly lit space on…

EspressoCold brewPour over
Outdoor seats
Northern Quarter

Federal Cafe and Bar

The original Northern Quarter outpost of this Australian-inspired all-day cafe has been a benchmark for specialty…

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Outdoor seats
Northern Quarter

Foundation Coffee House

Founded in 2015, Foundation has grown into one of Manchester's most respected specialty coffee groups, roasting its…

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Laptop-friendly
City Centre

Grindsmith

Grindsmith started as a tiny wooden pod in Greengate Square in 2013 and has grown into one of Manchester's most…

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Brunch
City Centre

Pot Kettle Black

Nestled inside the Grade II listed Barton Arcade between St Ann's Square and Deansgate, Pot Kettle Black is an…

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These Manchester cafés serve brunch alongside specialty coffee, so the food matches the cup rather than being an afterthought.

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