"Good pies, and the best flat white in Manchester."(2 Tips)
"Full breakfast here is a treat"(3 Tips)
"delicious cakes"(4 Tips)
"Gluten free breakfast and pies"(2 Tips)
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Julz BirdieOctober 6, 2018Good coffee, delicious cakes and great atmosphere for working on your laptop.
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Hera HussainAugust 4, 2019The coffee is carefully curated and the blends are perfect! The banana bread is my absolute favourite. It's light, not too sweet and moist.Upvote4Downvote
John HowarthDecember 19, 2019A great addition to the NQ’s coffee bar scene. Superb range of single origin coffees and an interesting brunch menu.
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Emma KarayiannisOctober 7, 2018The avo toast is so good! Add poached eggs and smoked salmon.Upvote2Downvote
Josef SzottenNovember 9, 2019Great coffee, food and service. This place hits all the sweet spots and is worth adding to you permanent rotation. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
UpvoteDownvote- Good pies, and the best flat white in Manchester.
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My favourite cafe in the Northern Quarter. The coffee, the food & the vibe are all unbeatable.UpvoteDownvote
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