We’ve scoured Manchester’s bars, restaurants and cafes for the best places to get pancakes. Whether you’re celebrating Pancake Day (or it’s just a regular Tuesday – we won’t judge) you’ll find some brilliant spots below…
The Pen & Pencil
Eatery and drinkery paying homage to the glory days of media Mad Men in New York City.
19 Café Bar
Pancake emporium also offering extensive choice of French toast, bagels, full breakfasts, and booze.
Koffee Pot
A Mancunian institution serving hearty British classics by day and legendary tacos by night.
Papa Dutch ‘The Little Dutch Café’
Quaint Dutch café where you can indulge in Poffertjes, Stroopwafels, Appeltaart, and artisanal coffee.
Moose Coffee
North American-style breakfast institution offering a broad range of comfort dishes and great mugs of Joe.
Evelyn’s
Intimate brunch hotspot and restaurant with interior inspired by nature, and kitchen taking a lead from the world.
Grandpa Greene’s
Award-winning luxury ice cream handmade in Greater Manchester
Hampton & Vouis
Flexitarian eating at its sun-soaked best, combining flavours of the Mediterranean, brunch classics, ethical coffee and handmade cakes.
Fress
Au naturale design meets comfort food in a Northern Quarter favourite, with waffles and chicken among the winners.
Cocoa Cabana
Chocolatiers-cum-cocktail parlour, serving brunch and chocolate afternoon teas.
Black Milk
Dessert cafe with towering ice creams, gourmet milkshakes, and sweet treats.
On The Hush
A varied menu, cocktails and excellent coffee are staples at this stylish daytime cafe-cum-vibrant evening bar.
Big Licks
A sweet emporium specialising in artisanal ice cream, homemade cookie dough and cakes, alongside succulent burgers and tender chicken
Kong’s NQ
American-style fried chicken restaurant and bar offering a varied, flavour-packed menu featuring award-winning wings, tacos, brunch, and small plates.
Playfoots
Neighbourhood café-bar known for expansive breakfast and brunch choices, mushroom coffee and craft beer.
Shack Bar and Grill
Casual bar and restaurant in Manchester’s Northern Quarter serving a range of cocktails, steaks and burgers
Fluffy Fluffy
Legendary Canadian soufflé pancake emporium, known for impossibly light and airy treats made in an open kitchen
The Smithfield Social
Brunch spot that caters to all tastes and welcomes furry friends.
Sugar Junction
Coffee shop and vintage tea room serving brunch, lunch and afternoon tea in the heart of the Northern Quarter
The Bakery
Beloved cake maker known for elevating old school desserts, elaborate creations, take-home mixes, baking tools, and wholesale supply
