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

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.

Sorrentos is my favourite cafe in Ashton. It's a lovely, friendly cafe with gorgeous food…read more We go almost every week and have a full English breakfast, you can choose what size you want and they are very accommodating. (I always swap my sausages for tomatoes) The standard of the food is very high, I have never had anything I didn't enjoy. My boyfriend says they do the best cheeseburgers in the world! The only small downside is they don't make very nice cups of tea but I am very fussy with my tea so it wouldn't put me off going here.

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.

Lovely little tea room in a quaint little part of Ashton called Park Bridge. About 5 tables inside…read moreso not a lot of space. Over the counter serving hatch into the kitchen. Lovely staff & food.

This is a fabulous Garden Centre in a beautiful setting. The cafe is lovely with great service and…read moredelicious food. The shop and butchers is also excellent. We have had many plants, turf, bulbs, stones, logs etc over the years and everything is first rate. The staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgable. We always get our Christmas tree here too!

This is a very nice garden centre but it is a bit out of the way in broadbottom. It sells lots of…read morevery large plants in huge pots which you will need a truck to take away and lots of interesting shrubs and potted plants. There is a lovely teashop attached and it has some homemade fare.In stock is a nice array of little gifts and greeting cards as well as flower and vegetable seeds and plenty of bulbs. a good all round selection.

Sadly another dissapointing Costa branch, located in Ashton-Under-Lyne, this is probably the…read moredirtiest and most unwelcoming Costa branch I've visited outside of London, which during a pandemic is totally unacceptable. The outside seating area seemed to be never cleaned, through the time I was there and when I passed again, over an hour later, they had never cleaned any of the outside tables as the cups stacked up, along with multiple people smoking which caused an unpleasant smell and continued to make a mess of a table, despite being located in the outdoor area of a shopping centre, and many families and young children passing, the staff didn't seem willing to do anything about it - Ridiculous! The inside wasn't much of an improvement. This Costa Coffee branch seemed to sum up every hospitality venue I visited during my day in Ashton, staff not seeming to care and an overall poor beverage and experience. A real shame gave this is the only chain coffee-shop I spotted in the town centre.

I like costa coffee and this new shop which has opened up recently in Ashton has proven very…read morepopular with locals. Although it has brought with it some tough competition with other Coffee bars which are all situated a few steps from each other. So in this case I think it would have been a bit better if maybe it was located somewhere else. But the coffee is good and strong too which is my ideal coffee. They do cakes, sandwiches and other stuff. So all in all, it is a good cafe.

Great little place at the heart of public transport at the old mumps bridge. I've lived away in the…read moreStates for over 10 years, and loved the idea of a little coffee bar here. Don't lose this place! Small businesses like this deserve more attention. The place serves tasty coffee (didn't try the food), great prices; large latte 2:10! The place is clean and quirky with a diverse menu.

Kava is located just over the road from the Mumps Metrolink station! This new place is just great!…read more I really want to write loads about this place straight away - instead I'll add little bits as I come and go because I certainly will be using this daily! As soon as you walk in your greeted by a great team! Kava serves amazing coffee! (Obviously) fancy something a little different for breakfast or lunch then come and place your bum in here and relax. If there's nothing on their menu that isn't enticing you then they'll be happy to make you up something that more suites your palette that day. With a new alcohol licence they now stay open that little bit later! Great place, great staff, amazing food and beverages!! Well done guys!! This place will soon be Oldham's little hot spot!!