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Archie's

3.2 (39 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Matt F.

So last week I finally got to see what all the fuss was about and try a milkshake from Archies. I tell you what it was bloody good. I had the Holly-oaks which involves Oreos and peanut butter, so I could end the description there couldn't I? It tasted fantastic, despite the 17000 calories it contained,I was extremely happy after I'd finished it all (approx 45 second after I bought it). I haven't tried the food here so I guess I'll have to come back to do that, though I can't foresee it becoming my favourite 'Americana' option in Manchester. Final note, coming in at a smidgen under £4 for my shake is fairly steep, however when someone can back up premium pricing with premium quality (shake-wise), I'm happy to fork out!

Celeb shakes, probably started off from Nas hitting this place a few years back!
Jonny Q.

It all seemed like such a good idea. 2 networking events, one evening and just enough time to grab a quick walk and eat snack between venues. Seeing that Archie's is always rammed with all the cool kids, I thought hey let's check it out. Fairly decent prices, their marketing looks pretty cool, they have celeb endorsements (rapper Nas was in here last year) and the variety of burgers seemed good - what could possibly go wrong! Well through all the above, the burgers and fries are total rubbish. In fact they taste exactly the same as ones from a dodgy kebab shop late night, you know of the dodgy tinned variety!! Put it this way, after a couple of bottles of beer I was no way drunk enough to eat here. It's definitely one for when you're smashed and at least you aren't in control of your decisions but to go here for a casual sober bite will bring on a severe case of 'eaters remorse' At least I've tried it now but can't see me going back anytime soon! Ringo burger and fries with water was £4.95

Emma Louise M.

My word, talk about a necessary addition to our oft rain-splashed, grim streets. Okay, there are a few things you need to know about this place. It's one of those outlets that people became cynical towards because it seemed to be 'opening soon' for an eternity. So you could say it's hotly anticipated, or you could say it's already outstayed its welcome. But I implore you, try it first. One of the other things you need to know, though, is don't try the burgers. Well, I'm not saying I'm forbidding you to do so, but I have it on Canadian authority that they're no good. The milkshakes however are, and they scream indulgence in over 100 flavours. That's right. Over 100 flavours. "Impossible," Chris and I scoffed, then picked up a flyer and realised how wrong we were. Think of every single chocolate bar you've ever eaten. Chances are, most of them are on this menu, from Kinder Buenos to Crunchies, Drifters to Star Bars, Dairy Milks to Milky Ways... and that only covers one column. Then you've got just about every sweet you've ever eaten, from Refreshers to Skittles, Wham Bars to Liquorice Allsorts... and on top of that are the standard fruit, vanilla and chocolate flavours we know and love. Or at least, WOULD know and love if we had anywhere in this darn country selling proper milkshake. I like my milkshake like cement, and the sheer difficulty in getting this goop up the straw meant I was incredibly pleased. At £2.50 a pop it's a dessert in itself, and money well spent. I don't know who Archie is, but boy am I glad he's here. Now if they could get some Reece's Cups back in stock so they could make those milkshakes, I'd never need to leave Oxford Road again. They're on the menu but as we suspected they didn't have the cups with which to make them. Well, Chris and I could always implement our plan of just GIVING them a bag of Reece's Cups...

when gluttony calls, it comes in the form of a Milliondollar shake
Kelli F.

I was peer pressured into coming here for what was known to be a "milkshake that would change my life". Again, I have to state, I'm from the United States - home of the milkshake (I'm pretty sure its on our dollar bill somewhere, just squint). I walked into the Archie's off Oxford road, and it was one of the most brightly coloured establishments I have ever been in. White walls with BRIGHT pink detailing and every colour of candy twined along the walls. For me, it was heaven. I ordered the Millionaire shake, which consists of strawberries, ferrero rochers, chocolate syrup, and whip cream. I just have to take this moment to personally thank Archie's for creating something so exquisite. If you come here, you get this. From the outside looking in, you would think it's a rather small, narrow take-away joint, but when you walk inside there's a downstairs where there's actually a considerable amount of seating. I have to give it to them, they really stick to their two colours: white, and in-your-face pink. To some it may be a little much, but I personally think it adds to the character of the whole place. Just a fun, zainy spot where you can enjoy a great milkshake. I've yet to try their burger and fries, but when I return for my 4th Millionaire shake, I will try it out and let you know.

Ellie B.

As a girl who likes shiny things, pretty logos and retro decor, Archie's brought out the magpie in me and I simply HAD to sample the wares of this overly pink, 1950s-inspired diner. After ordering and paying for our food at the counter, we were told to go to a certain table downstairs and wait for someone to bring it to us when ready. Well, that wait went on... And on... And on... And when it did eventually arrive, it really wasn't anything to write home about. My piri piri chicken burger was drowning in mayonnaise and the bread fell to bits as a result. The fries were dry and tasteless and my drink was just meh. For somewhere that's supposed to be a fast food joint, this was lame with a capital L. Yes, it looks cool and promising from the outside but if you've got an appetite for good food and a rumbly tum which needs an instant fix, don't do Archie's.

City Slickers - Reeces Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Sauce, Cadbury's Flake topped with whipped cream
Tim B.

I sneaked off to Archie's after the Zouk event last night as I needed something sweet after a mountain of delicious curries. Having never been here before I have to say this place definitely lives up to the hype. I've tried a few milkshakes in Manchester recently and I've struggled to find one that's thick, refreshing and delicious all at the same time, until now that is. I went for the City Slickers which contains Reeces peanut butter cups, Chocolate sauce & Cadbury flake. Damn that's a good milkshake, every mouthful was fantastic, I was gutted when it was over. The only milkshakes that have ever come close to this are the ones from Five Guys in my opinion. There are so many chocolate bars and mix-ins on offer I can't wait to come back and get stuck into the rest of the menu! It is a little pricey for a large milkshake (£4.70 +25p charge for paying by card), but the price is justified by how good the shakes are. Dropping it to four stars purely because I had to wait nearly 10 minutes for my order and it didn't even appear to be that busy, so god knows what it'd be like at peak times.

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Lotus biscof was amazing love this shake so much. I would come back again and try its other menu. Recommended if you are around in town!

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Smoothelicious Smoothies

Smoothelicious Smoothies

(4 reviews)

£

Northern Quarter

Yummy yummy yummy, these smoothies are so good!…read more I like smoothies because they're tasty and I feel like I'm being healthy when I have one! I like making my own at home and I often pretend to myself that start making some to take to work with me...I know I never will. But that's when places like this come in handy! Smoothies is in the Arndale markets, right on the edge, you can't miss it and you really shouldn't, it's a good place for you to re-fuel after (or during) a hard days shopping! My personal favourite has to be the Strawberry Peach one, so fruity! They have a stupid amount of different ones to choose from though and they'll make anything you suggest, every smoothie is blended from fresh fruit right in front of your eyes. They also do energy booster 'hits' but I've always been too scared to try them. Maybe one day!

So often you hear people say, if it tastes great then it can't be good for you. I think these…read morepeople are neglecting to remember fruit - nature's candy. I'd eat a bowlful of fresh pineapple as enthusiastically as I'd munch some Skittles in the cinema. And I'd slurp a smoothie with as much gusto as a chocolate milkshake. Well, I've found my smoothie temple. 98% fat free frozen yoghurt and fruit. That's all that goes into these bad boys, served up by smiley and friendly people who are more than happy to help you out with your five a day. And goodness me, do they taste like an indulgent treat. My medium sized Pineapple Blush, a simple blend of raspberry and pineapple, felt like a dessert, and at less than £3 it was a bargain too! In the Arndale Food Market as well. Where else? Now I know exactly where to get my frozen fruit fix while I'm shopping in the sales. There are tons of flavour combinations including the Cobana, which blends together pineapple, coconut milk and banana. And it's stumbling distance from my house. What could be better to wean you off your summer cocktails into a full on detox? Guilt-free deliciousness. What more could you ask...

Earth

Earth

(41 reviews)

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Northern Quarter

Though I'm not vegan, I keep unintentionally eating vegan food here in Manchester - it's much more…read moreavailable/prominent than back in the US. I got lost looking for the restaurant after my phone died but finally found my friend at the top of the steps leading down to Earth. Service is set up like a cafeteria, and for just £7 you can pick 4 items from the line (up to 2 "mains".) I think everything in the line and dessert counter is vegan - I was struggling to find dairy/egg items in the menu. I feel like it's more palatable for them to sell themselves as a vegetarian rather than vegan restaurant. I picked up a hearty bean chili atop quinoa, braised cabbage, and a beautiful mushroom pie, in addition to a lime/lemongrass bottled drink and coffee/walnut cake. Portion sizes were huge and you feel very healthy eating the food - the bean chili could have used more seasoning, but the savory mushroom pie was divine! Creamy, savory, and textural, I was surprised at how well they veganized this classic. The cabbage was like tame sauerkraut, which cut the richness of the pie well. The cake was mildly sweet but had a wonderful bitter aftertaste, the scent of ground coffee lingering in my palate long after I finished the last bite. I had a taste of my friend's raw blueberry cheesecake and we had quite a bit of fun trying to guess what they made it out of. It was alright - I would've wanted to try the raw tiramisu, if they had it.

This place was intimate, romantic, and had great vibes and atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our…read moretime here, and the food was top notch for vegans in the UK!

Fruteiro do Brasil

Fruteiro do Brasil

(4 reviews)

City Centre

Fruteiro do Brasil is a juice bar in Manchester's Arndale Centre, on the upper floor, it is…read morebasically next to Supercuts. Fruterio do Brasil, of which I will refer to as FDB throughout my review is only a small brand, despite what their name states, they talk about them being an Italian brand with 2 of their 5 stores being located their in Milan, their other stores are located in UAE (Abu Dhabi and Dubai), and this store in Manchester is actually the only one in the United Kingdom. The overall service in this branch is poor, the staff are often there outside giving away free samples, but they simply lack enthusiasm, it seems they lack training of anything other than to pour samples into little sample cups and hand them out, as they basically avoid any customer conversation or questions, which is a shame. The drinks I've tried, I can't remember the full names, just tasted horrible to say the least to the point I'd even refuse a free sample there now, which people who know me, know is something I never do, people might also say that me refusing a free sample is less likely than Liverpool winning the league (No I wouldn't go that far...) The drinks just taste slightly sickly and watered down, based on what I've tried and they seem quite expensive too, probably slightly more expensive than rivals such as nearby Boost, on the lower floor of the mall, and of course the prices here are so much more expensive compared to picking up a smoothie at a supermarket such as one of the many nearby Tesco stores, which sadly is probably your best bet if you want a decent, cheap smoothie as this place despite being a "specialist in smoothies and juices", just doesn't cut it, mainly down to using poor ingredients and then watering them down to a high degree.

Execllent Smoothies - there Italian Gelato is awesome. I have just tried Acai na Tigella this is a…read moremeal made with Acai Berries that are native to Brazil and are really healthy. I tasted them in Brazil and this is the first time I have seen them in the UK. I thought it would not be the same as Brazil but I thought I was back in Rio de Janeiro. Will definitely be going back - I would recommend this to everyone go and have taste, the staff are friendly and helpful and will customise to Smoothie to your taste.

Al-Quds - Look at the size of that naan

Al-Quds

(8 reviews)

Rusholme

It was a red ford fiesta, banged up but our ticket to freedom. My best friend had managed to…read moresomehow keep it running for two years. The year was 2003. Fancy Al Quds tonight he said as we ransacked the fridge at our student house. The rest as they say is history. Since then I have been coming to this humble abode for a kobeda, for what is it now 11 years? How time flies. Every now and then I get the craving and I return for that perfectly baked longitudanal tandoori naan (the size of my forearm) blanketing a juicy Kobeda. The set up is simple, they have a fridge with freshly prepared, perfectly marinated meaty skewers of various varieties. You go in, you point at one and 4 minutes later you can enjoy the best meat in Rusholme. Now if I have previously I don't remember but I recently tried the chicken tikka recently. And low and behold it was one of those rare "Holy moly batman" foodie moments. The sauce they marinated the chicken with was close to perfection, the chicken was tender and cooked with expert timing. It was a thing of beauty, the memory of which still lingers, enticing me back into its delicious arms once again. I have thus far resisted, I'm reserving it for specific moments. Namely special celebratory occasions and those morale boosting occasions when life hasn't been nice. I'm fairly certain I'll be returning when neither are relevant and I just happen to be driving past it. I may even knock myself out cold with food coma by ordering a Kobeda/Chick tikka mix *gulp*. It could be my manvfood moment. Admittedly I don't think I'm that way inclined. Because if it was gonna happen it would've already. It's been on the menu for 11 years. No seriously go check it out if you are a carnivore. Word of warning though, your first Kobeda experience will leave all your hunger concerns dealt with for 24 hours at least. So if you plan on eating three meals a day the next day, take a rain check.

Kebabs! Kebabs! and some more Kebabs! The food here is so amazing that I don't know another…read moreadjective that would exceed amazing! The food is fresh from the clay ovens, and you can see that the kebabs are freshly grilled with fresh sauces dripping from either ends. If you're at this moment, I urge you to go to this place and give their donner kebabs a try! It would reflect curry mile at its best! Al Quds is truly a place for excellence in all of the very competitive Curry Mile!

Archie's - hotdogs - Updated May 2026

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