What a great start of our vacation! This quirky and cute…read morebreakfast place delivered delicious entrees. The hot chocolate was generously portioned and whimsically presented. My avocado poached egg entree with bacon (British style bacon more like a Canadian bacon/ham) was perfect. Hubby got the banoffi pancakes were decadent. We weren't rushed and noticed other patron got cream/high tea... next time we will too!

I visited Sugar Junction on the basis of a Yelp Passport offer and was mightily impressed! The £10…read morefor an afternoon tea deal provided for your own pot of brew, plus more scones, cakes, and creams than you could shake a stick at. Beyond the truly absurd amount of food that was presented before us (so much that we -all- had to box some up to take home), Sugar Junction has some nifty features that make it a stand-out spot. Free wi-fi means you can sip your caffeine whilst staying productive. And the collection of mismatched vintage/antique teacups, saucers, teapots, and cutlery round out the ambiance in a unique way. Whether it's for a bit of studying during the week, or a spot of tea to warm your hands with as you catch up with a good friend on a lazy afternoon, this wee shop makes for a fine socialising destination well worth taking advantage of.

Typical Chinese bakery, but the surprise for us was the Preserved egg puff pastry, and hong kong…read morestyle coffee. It was my first time coming across a preserved egg (or century egg) puff pastry at any Chinese bakery - it was pretty good, with a piece of preserved egg inside the pastry. We can as tourists to UK, now to wonder if I can find any back at home.

Chinese and bakery didn't go together for me until I cam across the Wong Wong which almost…read moredefinitely can can deliver satisfaction for any baked good lovers. Now just go with me here as I was just as skeptical when I first ventured in. They have some great and unusual treats here, some refreshing faluda like drinks are on offer, as well as cup cakes galore. I also today ordered my sister's cake from here, while it was difficult communication effort we got there in the end. I'm picking up the cake in an hour so watch out for the update. Ok here's the update folks. The cake was out of this world, and they did manage to correctly spell my sisters name. They have found themselves a lifelong birthday cake customer. Thank you Wong's!!! Oh a word of advice DO NOT order your cake over the phone!! It will will b a long and awkward conversation at the end of which you'll be tearing your hairs out!! There will be language barrier problems over the phone trust me. Other than that, fantastico!!!!!!! With this delightful bakery you simply can can not go "Wong Wong".

It was a little while since I went here .. but it was such a great experience that I still remember…read moreit now. The coffee shop is in an old mill building next to the canal and it is SO PRETTY. I went for when it opened so I was the first one in and I had a great chat with one of the staff about dragonball z as I was wearing a shirt of it. Inside it looked immaculate, very trendy and a place I would love to go to, time and time again. It was a large space too and they had their own merchandise in there which I will buy one day and a full cabinet of delicious looking treats .. all handmade and not the usual manufactured items. I went for a donut and a flat white and they were both amazing. As I was on a coffee tour, I took it all out and had it whilst sat next to the canal ... perfect view for a perfect coffee. I couldn't recommend this place more and I count the days until I can return.

TL;DR - Great coffee shop away from some of the busier spots in Ancoats…read more You really need to know this place is here to find it, tucked away inside Royal Mill. Go in through the main entrance, past reception and the cafe is on the far right. In side it's dimly lit but cosy with lots of exposed wood. Great coffee, great cakes and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Every time we've been here it's always pleasantly busy but not overcrowded. There's plenty of seating inside at tables and long benches, or you can head into the "outside" seating area, which is actually indoors but under glass and so protected from the weather. They also roast their own coffee so you can pick up a bag to go.

Great spot for breakfast and hot drinks…read more The classic breakfast comes with most components that a full English would. The scrambled eggs were cooked to perfection, unlike most places that tend to overcook them. Hash browns were nor too greasy, with a perfect crisp. I especially liked the sourdough bread and the flavourful mushroom cap. The hot chocolate was also very filling and rich. Prices are decent for this part of town.

As an American visiting the U.K., this place was exactly the kind of comfort food I didn't know I…read morewas craving. My buddy and I stumbled in the morning after a night of enthusiastic "hydration," and let me tell you--this spot absolutely hit the spot. There was a bit of a wait, but nothing too wild--just 15-20 minutes, which gave us time to pull ourselves together. The vibe inside is chill, relaxed, and the perfect setting to recover with some seriously satisfying food. I'm already craving a return visit.

I popped into this cozy cafe/bistro/tea bar late Sunday afternoon to find some caffeine and fight…read moretrans-Atlantic jet lag. I took up residence in the dimly lit back area, where the cheerful waitstaff promptly took my order of a blood orange hot chocolate made with almond milk (!) The drink came out frothy and light, with a cloud of chocolate-dusted milk foam atop subtle, smooth chocolate. No bitter or artificial aftertaste. While bopping along to the background music and working on my laptop, I was informed that Leaf would close early at 19h instead of 20h, so I seized the opportunity to order dinner as well: the jerk lamb rump, and an order of jasmine pearl tea. The waiter helped me verify that the lamb was free of dairy, and soon I was chowing down on succulent roast lamb and garlicky roast beans. The mango jam was a perfect accompaniment to the meat, but I found the coconut/coriander rice too mushy to my taste. It helped me to imagine them as mashed potatoes instead, haha. The tea was sensuously fragrant, and I welcomed the scented fog clouding my glasses. I wish I could have stayed there longer, but I might return for brunch or tea - Leaf is truly a serene, wonderful establishment.

J love thus place, mostly because I live tea, and I'm really not a coffee drinker, where so many…read morecoffee shops tea is an afterthought, leaf is clearly dedicated to my fave, with a vast list of choices. Id also like to give props to the brownies. So many are disappointing and dry, but these are lovely and a generous square

I wanted to grab food here but came too late as the kitchen just closed. I ended up just trying…read moretheir coffee. I asked for a cold Vietnamese coffee (not sure if they didn't hear) but got a hot one instead. I didn't mind it as the weather was being indecisive that day anyway and would be too cold to be holding my cold drink outside. The coffee itself was pretty good considering I haven't had decent coffee in awhile. It wasn't overly sweet either which was what I was worried about at first. I'll try to come back and try their food next time.

This is a pretty cool coffee shop in the Northern Quarter. It's quite large too with ample seating…read more We surprisingly found a big table in its own little cubicle with space for our newborn's stroller and 4 adults. The ambiance here is great. I like the decor. It's perfect to catch up with friends or coworkers, and it would be also be an enjoyable co-working space. We saw plenty of people toiling away on their laptops. Unfortunately, one little gripe though, all of the booths only had one person, camped out with their laptop, so those people should be more mindful to take a smaller table if they're going to work for several hours. I like the various seating options including big tables, small tables, comfy sofa chairs, and counter seating. The menu offers lots of options too including chai lattes which seem less common in the UK, so that was a nice surprise. Overall, it's a cool spot. I'd come again.

I was looking for a place to work on a cold dreary day in Chorlton. I decided to hit up Tea Hive as…read moreI've heard lots of good about it. Had a scone with jam, a latte and a flat white (I was there for a while), and was buzzing in no time. Thought the coffee drinks were good, the scone better and the space even better than that. Perfect amount of people and ambient noise. The decor is quaint and inviting. Servers were nice and helpful. All in all a great place to post up for a bit. Next time will come back and try the teas and maybe a cake.

Found myself in Chorlton the other day (as you do) and my trusty companion (the Yelp app) prompted…read moreme towards Tea Hive. Good choice old friend! I had a Flat White that was a little over £2, and for that I got a lovely Caffeine kick and nice place to do some work. The place was quiet, not as in empty, but as in noise was at a minimum, which I love! A lot of places these days are all about the hustle and bustle and you can barely hear yourself think. Not sure when my next visit to Chorlton will be, but this is a brilliant little spot for drink, and the food smelt amazing too, though I didn't sample on this occasion!

FIVE STARS REINSTATED. Oh yes. After a brief lovers' tiff, Teacup and I reignited our passion with…read moreaplomb after I visited twice recently. What a difference a holiday makes! Or rather, what a difference their effort makes. The entire back area of the space has opened up to create a whole new dining experience. If you don't believe me, check out their deconstructed evening menu. http://www.manchesterconfidential.co.uk/Food-and-Drink/Coffee-Shops/Teacup-Launches-Evening-Menu Just ruddy look at it. What even is that. Brilliance, that's what it is. What looks like something beyond what you'd get at Room or Australasia in the nouveau cuisine stakes is brought to casual dining, in a casual environment at thoroughly casual prices. I've had some utterly lovely meetings and social experiences in here recently and its reclaimed its crown as Norther Quarter Big Daddy. No, wait. There are too many contenders to that crown. Let me get my Game of Thrones geek on. You know how in the second book there are seven folks claiming themselves king? If you don't, seriously, get involved. Anyway, Teacup feels like one of the more rightful contenders. Kind of like a Stannis Baratheon. Willing to experiment with new things. Determined and full of effort. Takes things seriously. Might have had a dip in popularity at some point, but heck, that does not keep a rightful king down. Teacup has totes re-stolen my heart. You know how quite a few Yelp reviews complain about certain things? Particularly Claire I's whereby the manager treated her meanly - well, fear no more. The manager she mentioned is gawn. In his place is an environment that feels so welcoming and friendly that it's like going into your best friend's front room for a brew. Their coffee is still one of the finest blends in all NQdom. It's time to wipe the slate clean. I for one cannot WAIT to taste this new evening menu. Supper and a cuppa, yes PLEASE!

If you're in the Northern Quarter and you're looking for somewhere for tea and cake, look no…read morefurther than Teacup. It's easy to find, on Thomas St, in the heart of the NQ and you can't miss either the 'Cake or No Cake' sign outside or the huge queue of people waiting to get inside. Teacup Kitchen is always busy - so make sure you time it right when you visit. I've been here loads of times, when i've been lucky enough to get a table, for tea, cake, hot chocolate, coffee and it's always been great. The cake is to die for here - especially the flourless chocolate cake... WOW! I haven't eaten from their main menu yet - but it's high up on my list to try!!