Manchester's best cafés & brunch
Coffee, pastries, and brunch worth queuing for.
Manchester takes its coffee seriously. Something More Productive in the Northern Quarter won Café of the Year at the 2026 Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards. We've got third-wave roasters in every corner of the city, bakeries pulling out croissants that would hold up in Paris, and brunch spots that take the form so seriously they're booked out by 10am on weekends.
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From canal-side sourdough spots to hidden roasteries in historic mills, discover the finest coffee shops and cafés in Manchester's most vibrant neighbourhood.
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GuideThe Best Brunch Spots in and Around Ancoats
From Antipodean-inspired espresso bars to industrial-chic dining rooms, discover the finest places to grab brunch in Manchester's coolest neighbourhood.
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