Fress
Au naturale design meets comfort food in a Northern Quarter favourite, with waffles and chicken among the winners.
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Coffee Sack
Cosy award-winning caff with extensive menu and own signature coffee blend.
Loaf MCR
Handmade modern loaf cakes cast in nostalgic flavours by one of the city’s leading sweet treat specialists.
Rack Sale
Sandwiches as they should be, with only the finest ingredients making their way into amazing cold and grilled creations.
Mary & Archie
Cosy neighbourhood bar and eatery serving great food and a weekday happy hour
The Green Lab
Health hub with rejuvenating juices, salads, and reformer pilates in a two-tiered wellness space.
Holy Grain
Sandwiches, sourdough, sweet treats and more at this independent bakery with online ordering available.
Nibble
Cafe and bakery that leaves nobody out, with a culture of empowerment.
Rustik
Wood-clad brunch and dinner spot known for Irish heritage, Guinness, cocktails and a busy events programme.
Dish and Spoon
Contemporary bakery offering a mind-boggling selection of homemade cakes with A-grade coffee and soft drinks
Bardez
Next generation Indian restaurant reflecting Rusholme’s thriving contemporary dining scene.
Fat Pat’s
Unmarked hatch down a city centre back street serving next-level sub sandwiches with a charitable mindset.
Bold Street Coffee
Inventive espresso creations, breakfast staples, and grab-and-go sandwich options.
The Bread Club
Wonderfully oversized sandwiches inspired by the Land of the Free, with shakes and homemade sweet treats to boot.
Rustica
Beloved Manchester institution serving satisfying sandwiches and cheap cuppas, treasured for its friendly service.
Juniper Hale
Healthy and indulgent eats for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, alongside premium coffee blends.
Cafe Cotton
Laidback eatery offering sandwiches on locally baked bread, group catering, continental beers and wines in an iconic city centre building.
The Hip Hop Chip Shop
Fresh and golden era rap beats are served as standard sides at this music-focused contemporary chippy and event space.
Northern Soul Grilled Cheese
Comfort food of the finest order, innovative and flamboyant grilled cheese sandwiches meets classic Northern Soul sounds.
Hampton & Vouis
Flexitarian eating at its sun-soaked best, combining flavours of the Mediterranean, brunch classics, ethical coffee and handmade cakes.
El Gato Negro
Acclaimed chef-driven tapas bar with eclectic wines and sherry, in a vibrant setting with rooftop terrace.
BQ Bitesize
Cafe focused on seasonal British vegetables paired with high welfare meat from Butchers Quarter.
Rack Arndale Market
Fresh sandwiches, grilled cheese melts and cakes made using only the highest quality ingredients.
Levenshulme Bakery
Reigning kebab champ, boasting fresh samoons, flavourful shawarmas, and crispy Turkish burek.
Companio Bakery
Friendly neighbourhood Artisan Bakery. Specialising in sourdoughs, baguettes, focaccias, as well as; Viennoiserie, brioches, cakes, Coffees, savouries and sandwiches daily.