Very nice place for coffee during the day and drinks later on. We have been there multiple times…read morealready. The coffee quality varies somewhat between baristas, but is generally high. It's not a cocktail bar, but they try to accommodate mixed drinks with the ingredients they have. They also have eight beers on tap, four staples (three of which are lagers) and four rotating handles, with some appealing choices. We have not tried eating there yet, so cannot comment on food at this time. Definitely a great place to stop by for liquid treats though.

My girlfriend and I have been walking past the Nook on a regular basis for a while now, having seen…read moreit as a work in progress and the delightful little coffee shop and more that it's blossoming into. At the weekend, we finally got around to stopping by and I'm very glad we did. The Nook, as the name would suggest, is a small and cozy establishment in Heaton Moor offering a range of teas, coffees, snacks, ice cream and other goodies. I'd estimate there's maybe seating inside for around 20 or so people, with a few more seats outside but in the current weather you'd have to be very brave to use those! The staff were very friendly, prompt and helpful. Between us we ordered a latte and a pot of chai masala. The latte was good, though if you're used to a latte from a chain this was stronger with more coffee flavour. The chai masala tea was amazing. Full flavoured tea with a good hit of spice and warming ginger; exactly what was needed on a miserable windy November weekend. The cups are also huge, the pot held two full cups easily; so at less than a fiver for both of us this was a bargain. I think I put this in a tip, but they are in the process of introducing movie rental on top of their other offerings. Not content with just adding this additional service to the neighbourhood, the profit from the rentals once they're underway are being donated to good causes and charities based around the Heatons so there's even more incentive to go and use them! The only reason why I'm not giving the Nook a 5 star rating is the door. Maybe it was just because we went on a day where a named storm was ravaging the North West with 65 mph gusts, but the door just wouldn't stay closed so everyone was unfortunately sat in quite a breezy environment. There was one lady sat by the door who attempted to keep it shut with her foot. Though, I didn't really feel the cold thanks to the tea I was gleefully drinking.

The Gay Village is one of my favorite Manchester neighborhoods and one of my favorite places to…read morevisit there is this tea room. Each time I visit I am taken back to a time when high tea was not only expected but proper. The scones are absolutely to die for! Freshly made, onsite. The sandwiches, teas, and bubbly are always spot on. Service is just what you would expect. Proper and welcoming. They've got drag tea hours that never seem to match up with my schedule when I am in Man. One of these days... Nonetheless, I am eager for my next visit to this proper English tea house.

Yae not really a fan. And I really wanted to be…read more First the positive. - nice location inside the gay village (yes that the official name of the neighborhood ) - very nice and friendly staff and waiter. - good selection of teas and the teas have been tasty. But now to the rest a teatime should be sacred time with loved once an hour to relax calm down and enjoy good tea and food. We had the queens tea and it comes as a full high tea with scones, sandwiches and sweets. While the service - as already mentioned was great (they switched one set to vegetarian sandwiches) - the sandwiches have not been. The toast was a bit try on the edges and the actual spread and creations have been lackluster to be friendly. The chickpea vegetarian was the best by far. The scones clearly made in house fresh and really good tasting. But they have been more like a bead bun in consistency- but together with the clotted cream very very good. Just not really scones. This tea room also did disappointed me with just serving a tiny glass of industrial made strawberry preserves. They also only serve one "scone" per person and did not offered any more sandwiches or scones. And then finally the "sweets" the Richmond tea room takes that word very very literal. Besides a macaron and a little passionfruit tartlet they served two pieces of cake that have both been tasting like sugar only. While looking ok they just had no taste whatsoever other than just being overly sweet. No fruit flavor or distinctive taste. Since I left mine untouched since they were just not good maybe that why they don't offered more sandwiches or scones. All in all it was just not the teatime I was looking for spending with my husband as quality time we slowed down drinking the tea but we did not really enjoyed the food and that messed up the experience. Sadly. Starting with five stars I'll take one of for the stall sandwiches, another one for uninspired sweets and a third for the jam and overall price / quality relations. Since I would have lived with it when it would have been a cheap teatime in a restaurant, but it's a location that ha w tea room even in the name.

I've been to the Riverside Cafe countless times and it has never disappointed. My family ritually…read moretakes over half the small space for brunch and a 'natter' and the staff are very accommodating with prams and walking sticks and extra people. One half of the small building (by the river as the name suggests, but not overlooking it) is their kitchen, the rest light and airy with about six or seven round tables perfect for families and groups. It does get to be a bit of a squeeze in there at times though. On their walls are their chalked up specials and paintings for sale borrowed from the People's Gallery across the road. This cafe is perfect for traditional English breakfast and lunches like paninis, baked potatoes, soups with specials like lasagne and chilli con carne all under £5. They also provide a takeaway service which is pretty popular at lunchtimes.

Another cafe in Stalybridge. It doesn't matter though to be honest as this is one of the best…read more I have actually seen some Coronation Street cast enjoying an early morning coffee and breakfast. It is nice to come here if you are waiting for the next train and want something warm to eat. Or even just a good old gossip with your mate. Either way they are accommodating. They help local businesses too by providing takeouts. The place is small but then again it is not meant to be a massive cafe. It is small and quaint to fit in with the town. The river Tame flows right next to it. It is pretty and has photos of the local areas on the walls.

What a wonderful cafe! Its new and adds something a little extra to Ashton. It is modern,…read moreattractive and appealing and has a wonderful latte. Not only that, the place is quite big spreading out over two rooms and there is a lot of room too. The tables are huge so you have loads of space. I like a baguette from here or the traditional cheese and beans. Yummy. What is also great about here is that they sell local art and you can see it all over the cafe and on the walls. Go and see their menu, I assure you it is fantastic.

ABSOLUTLEY APPALLING, I have just had a bacon and sausage muffin which consisted of one full slice…read moreof bacon and some bits of fat which was all burnt to a crisp and one sausage, and I paid £2.20 for this. Now I dont mind paying that money but would expect 2 full slices of bacon not tasting like burnt offerings and a portion of sausage meaning 2. I would not recommend this cafe if you were feeding a dog

Run by Manchester City Council's Markets New Smithfield…read moreMarket is the largest wholesale market in the North West of England occupying a 35 acre site just 2.5 miles from Manchester City Centre (in Openshaw). Want cheap Fruit, Veg & Meats. Well here at New Smithfield Market is where you want to go. If you buy your fruit or veg from a greengrocer or meat/fish from a Butcher/Fish Monger then beat them to the punch and buy it from here before they do. Yes most local companies will normally buy from here. Most of the action is based in C/D Hallway and the Fish Market. It does look like it is still stuck in 70's and could do with a rejuvenation (unfortunately the market lost a £30m grant to redevelop it due to the cuts)

Its difficult to comment on Manchester Markets as a whole as they cover such a large area of the…read morecity and sell so many different things. From handmade jewellery to homemade soup, the Manchester Markets have so much to offer if you know where (and when) to look. My top three are the Food Market, The Plant and Flower Market and the Fashion Market (for full details and all of the other markets check out the Manchester Markets website). The farmer's Market is easy to stumble across as it is held bi-weekly in Piccadilly Gardens. There is a mix of locally sourced and continental produce for you to try (I tend to make my way along the cheese stand and take advantage of their free testers). I'd highly recommend the Savin Hill Farm butchers stall which sells fresh meats from their traditional, ethical farm. There is a lovely little soup stand which always has something warm and tasty, and definitely pop over to Trevor Duerden's fine fudges for a treat (their gift boxes also make great presents). The Food Market is held twice monthly, on the second and fourth weekend (Friday and Saturday) of each month between 10am and 6pm. The Flower and Plant Market often accompanies the Food Market and has some really interesting things on offer for anyone green fingered. From a fresh cut bouquet of roses to an ancient Bonsai Tree, there is something here for nearly everyone. The market is held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, opening between 10am and 6pm. The Fashion Market is held on Tib Street (just off Piccadilly) every Saturday. The stalls comprise of local shops and boutiques (like Rags to Bitches) as well as independent designers and jewellers. There is always something new to look at here, and plenty of bargains on offer if you're willing to haggle. I'd recommend deciding how much money you want to spend in a day and not taking any more with you or it will disappear before your eyes. Not as cheap as more traditional markets (such as the Longsight Market), Tib Street's Fashion Market is focused on quality over quantity and is worth every penny.

Tucked a bit away, it's a small coffee shop with lovely character. We decided to have food here…read more I ordered the grilled cheese and there was a mixture of vegetables cooked in. It was a surprisingly filling sandwich. I couldn't finish it from feeling so full. My skinny mocha was good. I don't know that I can judge much other than to say it was a good coffee drink. Staff is friendly. Plenty of seating including open tables. I wish I had tried a baked good cuz they looked amazing, but just didn't have the room.

I've been here a handful of times, with others, and on my own. I like a fancy tea shop with poncey…read morecakes and dainty china, but this is the Northern quarter. I'd rather be in here than a behemoth chain, as it's quite a good place for little design business meetings. Brunch is quite nice, plus I'm a fan of almost anywhere where I can get pastrami. I'm a tea drinker, not coffee, but they do a good range of both. Banana flapjack is a simple but tasty favourite. And I had the wine poached chicken once too, which was rather good, also.

Visit the place last month. Amazing coffee with amazing staff service. I will visit again when i…read morewill back in town

One of the top spots I found in Manchester. they have a huge selection of single origin beans from…read moreall over the world which they take pride in preparing for obtaining optimal flavor profile. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff with the cafe on one side and a short walk next door to the roaster. Spoke with the roasters and they were very passionate about their beans. I highly recommend this place to any coffee aficionado.