Good first experience at Chop'd. I thought this was a massive international chain come over from…read morethe US but actually it turns out I am confusing it with an East Coast chain called Chop't! I have been seriously unhealthy recently (since about 2014, actually) and so Chop't was an ideal choice. You can build your own salad or if lazy/too socially awkward to speak to people you can get a pre-prepared one which has the advantage of giving you calorie information. It's interesting to see how many calories a dressing adds! I picked up the jerk chicken salad as thought that was a nice unusual meat for a salad and also it was the lowest calorie option - it also recommended the lowest calorie dressing, balsamic vinegar (all pre-packaged salads come with dressing recommendations but you can pick the one you want or none at all, which is cool). The chicken was nice and tasty, so nice and tasty I ate it all first then regretted I only had lettuce leaves and grilled red pepper left. My friend commented they should hide the chicken at the bottom as a reward. But wait! Chop'd had hidden some delicious sweet potato at the bottom as a reward. Winner. I regret they do not use (exclusively) rocket but other than that I liked Chop'd and will be back.

A big yes to Chop'd, infact a big massive yes to Chop'd…read more I'd heard they were opening up a while back and I'd had a look on social media to see what they were about. Salad and health food options - nothing revolutionary there but something we need more of in Manchester, so I was looking forward to trying them out. Food wise - great: big bowls of healthy salad and veg with the option to add in some protein or cheese for a treat. Price wise - also great: a 'regular' salad starts at £5.45 and only increases if you want to add more items in - but a mountain of lettuce, a choice of 3 vegetables and healthy dose of chicken was more than enough for me! All sounds pretty good doesn't it but wondering why I give 5 stars? I just love the business model - everything about it. I'm quite in awe with it still a day after being there, here's why: A lot of London imports lose their way when coming to Manchester - they seem chain-y, uninspiring and lack any local touch to really appeal to Mancunians. Chop'd avoid these errors and excel in implementation. They have Grindsmith coffee in house, what a clever touch to go with a local company (a great one I may add) and have their branding and signage way clearer than any 'chopd' logos - a massive h/t there. And finally, the speed and ease of service is second to none. You can pick up a ready made salad, you can create your own from scratch in a process that takes 2 minutes tops and you can even order online from box to full salad and collect when it's ready. It's not revolutionary as I said but whilst Manchester has been booming with investment and expansion, some of the traits the London city joints offer up has seemingly skipped our fair city - well until now. I may be blowing it out of proportion and chances are in 2 years time this same exact experience may only merit 4 stars, but in Manchester current climate Chop'd is a for sure winner. I'm a fan.

Evelyns is a place where I always saw it online and recommended but never got around to going. Im…read morenot sure why because I'm always in that area. One Sunday I went up as I could get there for opening time and decided to cross it off my list. When I got there it was already open so that was a little confusing ... but it was RAMMED. Luckily, I was going on my own so could easily be sat at the window, which was a great view, and easily got served. So many people came in after me and couldn't be seated without a reservation. But the host was very lovely and gracious and people understood. Food wise I went for the shakshuka, it sounded nice, and it really was ... it was also EXTREMELY hot because it was served in cast iron and kept its heat. It was delicious. The toast was crispy, the tomatoes were tasty, chickpeas were crunchy and a nice addition, The added sausage was very delicious, the eggs were good although I would have preferred if they had some runny yolk but its almost impossible to get that with baked eggs. Server was lovely, staff were great, absolutely need to return here when I can.

Based on the constant recommendations for this place I was really looking forward to going and I…read morehave to say I was disappointed. The decor of the place itself was gorgeous. No comments on that. However, the host, who was also our waiter, was nice but we felt extremely rushed for our breakfast. He gave almost no time for us to decide on what we wanted to eat and seemed keen on getting us in and out and soon as possible even though we were one of two groups there. Like I said, he was nice and stuff but we felt really really rushed. Every time he would finish speaking to us, he would go over and speak with some guy sitting with a computer. So we think the rushing had something to do with him wanting to speak with whoever that was. The latte we got was delicious. The food was okay. Both our dishes came out warm or borderline cold. I asked for mine to be reheated and they agreed no problem, but when it came back, it was exact same temperature. I just gave up and said it was fine. The taste itself was okay. Definitely needed more flavor. Oh and why were both our dishes SWIMMING in chili oil?? I know the dishes said chili oil was part of the dish but I wasn't expecting chili oil soup with a side of steak and eggs basically. Idk if it was a presentation thing or a flavor thing.. either way it was just too much. just kept getting all over everything and one napkin is definitely not enough to handle all of that lol. I'd come back, but definitely not order what I ordered again.

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!

One of my favourite and affordable Chorlton restaurants…read more Visited a few times recently, it deserved a review because: 1) it's a friendly, family run place who told me the history behind the dish I was eating - not just slapped on a plate and microwaved! 2) it's BYO - always makes for an affordable meal out 3) it was delicious and can compete with the nearby competitors. If you are unsure give this one a go and you won't regret it.

Delicious food. Bought as a takeaway and we really enjoyed. Lots of great salads and vegetarian…read moreoptions. Will be going back. Very friendly staff

I was looking for an American style brunch place (wanted fried chicken and waffles) and came across…read moreHome Sweet (although they didn't have C&W). I got their chicken tenders dish that came with fries, gravy, and slaw. It also came with a barbecue (I think it was barbecue) sauce. I was genuinely surprised as most brunch places I've been to never really serve any of their meals with sides (it's usually extra) so to have slaw and fries with this meal reminded me of how the food is back in America. The service was quick and after ordering, my food came soon after. I enjoyed the gravy more than the barbecue sauce. It had a bit of a sweet taste to it which works well with the chicken (I did find it a bit salty). The portion size was good for the price. I'm not too much of a fan of sweet things but I saw that they had pancakes and would try that next time I check this place out!

Soo good coffee with amazing taste. Happy with service with amazing place. highly recommended place.read more

I'm a big fan of Mezzo as you can tell from the star rating, but really they do nothing wrong…read morewhatsoever. Brilliant spot to grab a coffee or some lunch and as it's located in the market place you're not spoilt for places to park. I usually get the Chicken & Mozzarella Pesto Panini with some chips (option of chunky or curly) - simple yet tasty and satisfying to the max. Prices are very reasonable (as you'd expect from being in Bolton) but the quality is still there. I added an Americano and a sparkling water on my last visit and it totaled at £11 - not too blinking bad. They also bake fresh cakes and snacks that you can purchase from the counter, I didn't on this occasion but will definitely be trying them out next time!

I'm never disappointed at mezzo, it's a great place to grab a quick note to eat to break up a day…read moreof shopping. It's a great spot for people watching looking over Bolton market (which is STILL being transformed!) I went for the club sandwich and it didn't disappoint. Packed full of Chicken, crispy bacon, mozzarella, cucumber, lettuce, red onion and mayo on a choice of white or brown bread. You can also have it toasted if you wish. I'm full and I've spent £5.75! Gotta love Bolton prices!

My mouth is watering just from the thought of it.freshly cooked Lebanese food to make your mouth…read morewater. Like all of my fave places, the staff here are great and don't mind if you descend unannounced with a huge group of mates. Another bonus is that they'll russle up almost anything within reason to keep you happy. Their BYO (bring-your-own booze) policy keeps the cost down and it's really easy just to sink into your chair and enjoy the atmosphere. Most of my friends arrange to meet here for a surprisingly cheap and tasty night out.

My first of Lebanese food occurred here, at Cedar Tree. I decided to top my friend who also wanted…read moreto go there. I went there on my own and had a tasty and freshly cooked meal. If my memory is correct, I had stuffed wine leaves for a starter, followed by a lamb dish. The only thing to bear in mind is that they don't serve wine by glass. You can buy a full bottle, but if you're dining on your own it may be a bit too much. Cedar Tree is very conveniently located in Thomas St, a short walk from bars and clubs in Norther Quarter. Certainly a place to consider when you plan a night out in one of town's best-loved parts.

A large wrap crammed with tasty falafel and salad for £3.50 is great value in my opinion and they…read moreseriously put the express into their name - v impressive. The filling involves red cabbage, potatoes and delicious cucumbery salad, I really liked it. Only snag is the wrap smelled like sick. Didn't notice so much while I was eating it (because I was really enjoying how delicious it was) but did afterwards when threw packaging in bin and a colleague noticed too so it's not just in my head. Unfortunate.

Fresh, tasty, convenient, cheap, quick...yes thanks!…read more I got the lunchtime xpress salad box for £4.50. This is absolutely massive and you're unlikely to finish it in one sitting I'd say! It comes with a range of really delicious salads (the carrot one was the standout for me), 4 falafels, a pot of houmous, small bit of feta and a thin pitta type wrap. I'm happy to report my wrap didn't smell of vomit unlike poor Natalie's, yikes! I enjoyed all of my salad box and was also highly impressed that the juices from the salad box didn't leak at all when I, optimistically, put it in my bag to take home! The rest if it still tasted really good when I ate it at home later. I also got a Passionista smoothie which was supposed to have mango, passion fruit and pineapple but I could only taste apple juice really. To the point I think they might have got my order wrong but it was tasty so I just drank it.

I visited Chaophraya for dinner on a trip to Manchester earlier this year, but this was my first…read moretime coming here for lunch. I'm very pleased to report that my dining experience was just as exceptional for lunch as was when I came here for dinner :-)

When I think Thai, I think low key and chill. While not "upscale", it was a nice restaurant. The…read moredecor and ambiance is light, pretty, & relaxing. Pad Thai with prawns - yummy with flavor in every bite! A good amount of prawns in the whole dish. There wasn't a bite or ingredient that I didn't like. I liked that they had different beers and wines from around the world - including Thailand! Great & attentive service the entire time!