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    Manny's Universal Cafe

    4.1 (30 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Black Bean Pupusa with Curtido (pickled cabbage) - not close to best version I've tried - just bland.
    Fred B.

    Tried this place for lunch - we were stuck in the office, and TakeOut Triad delivers - so, what the heck. This is apparently a rather seat of the pants kinda place - menu items may or may not be available on a particular day - makes it a little hard when you're ordering on line. The Hot Tamales and the Empanadas I ordered were not available, nor was the French Toast, I was told, which seemed a little odd, since I didn't order French Toast, but now I knew not to order it. They did have Pupusas (2 black bean pupusa with Curtido for $4.99) which were simply void of flavor. A pupusa is a thick corn tortilla filled with either beans, cheese, or ground pork. Since the tortilla is thick and nutty tasting the filling needs to have some kick to it (same as with a tamale) - these didn't. No reorder. The Chicken Spinach Salad was available ($749) and while there was a decent amount of chicken, it was also bland tasting. Pretty disappointing all the way around. I'll not be back.

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    Rodney T.

    Great little hidden spot that i was glad to find. Food and service was great. We only had coffee as we were waiting for seating at another restaurant but we will be definitely coming back here for food later. The owner and his mom were super friendly and the environment was comfortable and relaxing. I also be going back to sit on the patio and enjoy a glass of wine also.

    Strawberry Banana Smoothie and Brownie
    Alecks C.

    Wow it really is a very good smoothie! Its sweet and tasty but not heavy! Will go back to try more tbh. The brownie is good as well. Who doesnt love brownies :D happy this cafe is walking distance from my house !!

    Green smoothie -- DELICIOUS!
    Mindi A.

    Came here at the suggestion of a friend. You must try their green smoothie!! I love my smoothies and this is among the best I have had because it has all the healthy things in it but it tastes like a treat :) I ordered the pupusas for lunch and they were delicious! For those who are unfamiliar, pupusas are traditional food from Central America and are like a thicker more fulfilling tortilla. It was served with the meat on top and cabbage on the side. I would order this again in a heartbeat! My friend ordered the breakfast bagel sandwich which looked amazing (she said it was as well). So if you have a hankering for breakfast at lunch time, come here instead of McDonalds!

    Pupusas and Empanadas
    Allie C.

    Ventured into Manny's after finding out Dame's was closed on Monday. A quaint little cafe filled with simple character. Ms. Margarita is welcoming and eager to assist with our order. Our drinks arrived quickly, however we waited a long time for our meal. MY MEAL WAS WORTH THE WAIT! You can't beat authentic Salvadoran cuisine made from scratch, right after you place your order! The flavors are UNREAL! Great attitude and great laughs goes a long way while visiting any establishment. If you're in the area, definitely stop in and have a seat!

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    Great food, great place. Always a warm welcoming environment. Food is freshly made. Thanks!

    Chicken salad on croissant...D-Lish!
    Are T.

    Stopped by Manny's today for a to-go plate of some wonderful chicken salad. I was working, so I called ahead and Ms Margarita had it ready for me when I arrived. It's so nice to see a smiling face on the other side of the counter. You can tell she enjoys providing tasty, fresh, made to order dishes for the area. But back to my lunch. The chk salad was on a flaky croissant along with lettuce and sliced grapes and a pickle on the side. It also comes with chips. I'd never had chk salad with grapes, but it was a welcome surprise. The flavors mix very well together. One look around the patio garden and you can see the fresh herbs, spices and veggies that go into the dishes that are made on site. I also added some homemade chocolate chip cookies as my dessert. They were soft, not hard and brittle, and are quite tasty. I think oatmeal cookies were available too. The cafe also has beer and wine for sale. I didn't have any, because I was working, but they had a lot of choices for both. A very filling, yet light (unlike a half pound burger or footlong steak/cheese) meal that won't have me passed out on my desk asleep in an hour. 2 thumbs up to the Manny's staff.

    Beans and cheese pupusa!
    Marie C.

    Margarita a sweet and dear lady. The food is excellent and fresh made. Their pupusas are wonderful! Everything we've ever had has been great, their: granola, parfaits, black beans, brownies, coffee, and......their banana pudding is Sublime Perfection!!! My husband was kind enough to share a bite. They happened to be open Friday evening when they have First Fridays in downtown Greensboro and he got the last one. Will definitely stock up the next time!

    This smoothie. My goodness. So fresh, so smooth.  Margarita is the sweetest woman and the vibe is great. Perfect place to start the week.

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    Really enjoyed the huevos rancheros. Very much a family run business, informal in a good way.

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    One of the best sandwiches I have ever had. Made fresh-Cuban Panini. Pork sandwich with Swiss cheese. Well worth the wait.

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    We went for breakfast. Ingredients were fresh and food was sooo good! Cute local place that was a great find!

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    Best Latin American I have had in the US, Tamales are scrumptious and coffee is bold and smooth.

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