This is confusing. Okay, so there's a Rustica at the bottom of the Renaissance Hotel near…read moreDeansgate. And there's a Rustica sandwich shop in the Northern Quarter. But which is better? There's only one way to... no, it's too painful, I can't do this again until Harry Hill is back on the box. EVER. Meanwhile. Another thing that depresses the heck out of me alongside the fact that Harry won't be gracing our Saturday nights is that my beloved Merv's cruelly disappeared from Deansgate. Where now do I go to obtain the sandwiches I want to get a room with, huh? Rustica. That's where. Rustica is the only sandwich shop that could possibly replace Merv's in my heart and it just happens to have a few benefits too. Rustica is beloved by so many across the Northern Quarter, and it makes proper sandwiches. It gets its bread from Barbakan and it has all kinds of ingredients so you can have your sarnie bespoke, or you can take one from the menu. Everything's made fresh, and it's fast become an early morning go-to for a bacon or sausage bap now that Chris and I live right around the corner. Fact: We grabbed one before we declared our intention to marry opposite the Town Hall. We really did! The queue snakes outside of Rustica from noon here, proving that lunch here is the finest hour of the day. And not only is it fine, it's cheap too. Where else could you get a lunch cheaper than a single packet sandwich elsewhere or your own packed lunch, huh? With fresh, juicy, crisp ingredients and great breads, and the option to build your own as well as a range of fabulous combinations, Rustica is a great Northern Quarter find, and one of the few places that's open before 10-11am!

I've been working in NQ for nearly two months now and lunch has always been harder than you might…read morethink. To start with I was quite extravagant, spending a tenner on burgers, artisan pies and the like - after spending my wages I started to bring in my own rabbit food salad *sad face.... But that was until I tried Rustica! I'd ways walked past and thought hmmm, not for me - what a fool I was. First of all Theres a great atmosphere in the shop; Motown playing, the girls chatty and friendly and a nice selection of pasta and hot/cold sandwiches. I plumped for the chicken club, it was warm, tasty and filling - everything you want from lunch, and only £3.35 - stuff your tesco meal deals! Don't let the functional layout stop you trying the best place for a cheap, quality bite to eat in the NQ!

Ive been to fatso quiet a few time. I usually grab a coffee on my way to work or a sandwich fir…read morelunch. The staff are always friendly and they usually remember my order which is great. Today i was passing by and they had an ice cream machine outside. As the wether was nice i treated me and my mum to one. We has a cone with vanilla ice cream, flake and a number of sauces yo choose from for the little price of £1. I was surprised and the quality o f ice cream was delicious. Well recommended when your passing.

There's lots of Fatsos sandwich shops in the North East but this one is ideally situated in…read moreManchester, between Picadilly Gardens and Picadilly Station. This is a great value lunch with a sandwich, crisps and any drink for £3.49. Just the sandwich is £1.99, or grab a slice of toast to go from just 40p! The sandwiches are massive bursting with your chosen filling and and salad you like. Hold the sweetcorn! There's also jacket potatoes with the same filings. On the other side is takeaway today dinners, giant hot dogs and other hot treats. The staff work really quick, but still with a smile, so b overall a great place to grab a butty to take back to work. .. or to go sit in Picadilly Gardens with.

I've just been going trough some old Instagram photos (unemployed problems!!) and came across the…read morechocolate challenge I did at Slatterys a few years ago. Still one of my best achievements to date! Easily one of the best patisseries in Manchester. The ground floor is chock full of their celebration cakes, they'll make pretty much any cake for any occasion in all sorts of shapes and sizes. My friend bought her wedding cake from here and it was divine! They also have a huge chocolate gift shop on the ground floor, you can spend hours looking round! Upstairs in the restaurant gets pretty busy so it's always best to book, especially if you want to go at the weekends. Some bookings have to be made weeks in advance. There is also a baking area where you can watch the cakes being made!

The food was excellent. I got cheese and onion pie (lunch) and tried the chocolate challenge…read more(which we failed dismally). The chocolate was to die for...totally scrumptious. The service was really good with friendly and knowledgeable staff. I'll be back for sure. The prices were good also. The seating was good and the wait was not long ( although I booked ahead of time).

The leading independent sandwich chain!! Found in the thriving lunch time highway of Portland…read morestreet phil potts is a bit more sophisticated then your standard issue cheese and pickle sarnie. Trying to think how many fillings and combinations is like trying to calculate the amount of stars in the universe (1024 according to the all powerful google), but it's all a tad on the special side which is nice. So imagine replicating a ham sandwich for a Mediterranean tuna sandwich and your getting there. But all this specialness doesn't come cheap, with sandwiches beginning around the £4 mark it is maybe okay just for once or if your feeling crazy twice a week. Additionally there's not masses of seating which is a shame as the place is quite cosy. But on the whole, if your feeling classy head here.

Philpotts is like the anti-Subway. Yes, it's a chain, yes, you get sandwiches made right in front…read moreof you... where exactly am I going with this... Let's start again. If you're going to pick a sandwich chain, Philpotts is a great bet. They're based in Chester which in my book makes them entirely Mancunian... well not quite but they're at least Greater Mancunian, and it's a small chain. You sure as heck won't find one on every street corner, although you'll find five in Manchester. This Brazennose Street offering (remember how much I like Brazennose Street, remember, and not just because of its strange name) has everything you could want in store, from grab and go sandwiches to gourmet soups, cakes and puddings to piping hot coffee, and, well, wouldn't you know it, sandwiches made to order. Just exactly what you fancy. I find this confusing as I'm rubbish with a large variety of choice, but I know that you real proper people will find that just stunning. I myself prefer to take a template and add some of my own accessories. I need at least a base sandwich to start with. Just like with pizza. But the BF is the exact opposite and relishes in 'making his own', so this is perfect for those types. As you'd imagine the office crowd love this place at lunchtime so get there early to avoid disappointment. Plus there are all sorts of seasonal specials, with three exclusive offers to choose from each day. Philpotts also provide catering and business lunches with sandwich platters and made to order items. As chains go, this is certainly a superb choice. Praise be to Philpotts.

Barbakan is an excellent deli, with some astonishingly low prices (a large and sumptuous looking…read morepork pie was less than £3). There's lots to look at and a nice outdoor eating area where on Saturday morning they were cooking up several varieties of sausage, plus lamb burger. I had a delicious bratwurst and was particularly delighted by the wide range of condiments. Excited already for my next visit!

Fresh bagels w cream cheese and gherkins Norlander rye bread…read morewith caraway seeds Margarita olive bread Sunblush tomatoes Creamy Goats cheese Gooey Taleggio Pecorrino Kalamata olives Seranno ham Smoked salmon Potato salad Fresh coffee & Traditional Polish cheesecake In a word: YuMMMMMMMy.

I'm in love with the place. The range of cheeses, cured meats, salads, dressings, coffees, teas,…read morepies, rolls, cakes... All soooo good. I now buy my ground coffee from there as they source it from roasters based locally, the one I go for are based in Ancoats. The pies are from Great North Pies and they're fantastic. If you need a sandwich, just let Annalise guide you or better still, give her Carte Blanche, you won't be disappointed. Meanwhile the service is super relax (don't be in a rush, give yourself 5 minutes to relax whilst they make your sandwich and have a chat instead). I costs a bit more but getting my lunch from this place, when I have the time, makes my day better, not just because I'm fed. On a nice day, you can also sit at the front, they have two little tables so you can enjoy your tea/coffee/sandwich and watch the rest of West Didsbury go by. If if you need catering for an event, they're also up to it! I'm a fan!

Such a brilliant little deli in Didsbury. It's really deceptive in here as to what they offer…read morebecause the place is so small! They have some fantastic sandwiches that they make fresh to order, and you can even choose from a great selection of fresh bread. I went for a Pastrami and Lancashire cheese roll and it was bloody lovely! I also sat outside (brave I know) and had a coffee which was equally as lovely. The girls working were brilliant as well, one was actually the owner and was happy to chat a little bit about the business! They recently won an award at the Manchester Food & Drink awards and I can definitely see why! Worth a drive or walk over for a friendly and tasty lunch!

Happened upon this gem today. Food was 10/10, owners could not have been nicer, super affordable…read more Husband had the shawarma combo with chips and a drink. I have grilled chicken and rice with a salad. It was delightful. Absolutely recommend.

come and see for yourself! retro, clean and the place for lunch! lot to choose from! you can even…read morecreate your own! super sandwich! sandwich platters and business buffets! hot and cold fast food service! super! speaks for itself!

Great American food. Just not great service the employees act like your bothering them and one lady…read morespecific with red hair and a nose ring is rude as hell.

Great American food. I'm from America and the chicken sandwich and the wings were superb. Drinks…read morewere great but prefer the regular fries over the animal fries

Mia's Sandwich Shop appears to be the place where every office worker, bicycle riding, neon vest…read morewearing Community Support Officer or student descends upon from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 12.45pm (10am-1.45pm on a Saturday). Sandwich shops are ten-a-penny in this city but if you, like me, are a bit barmy about your barms and picky about your pickles, then Mia's is without doubt where you should be headed. This is a family affair, owned by Mia and run by her and her sister Danielle. These fellow curly girls know how to make a butty! They pack your slices full of deliciously fresh meats with all the salad accompaniments you could desire. Cream cakes, custards and for the healthy, fresh fruit are available beside the counter to tempt your palate. Mia's sells the least expensively priced jacket potatoes( £1.80 with fillings) I have ever seen and I defy you to find cheaper in Manchester! Any shop which makes scrambled egg on toast just how I like it, does it for me. If you prefer a hot bacon bap then Mia's will comply. This local sandwich shop may not have all the pomp and circumstance of city centre eateries- all expensive uniforms, huge hairnets and Ciabatta- but what it does have is excellent portions, scrummy sandwiches and service with a smile. My only complaint is that it does not open long enough because who knows what time I will get a craving for a good old sausage barm?

Mias shop definetly needs some improvement firstly get an…read moreenglish driver so he can read

Best café in Manchester?…read more How did it take me so long to visit Trove? Despite hearing nothing but glowing reviews for this café it was only on Saturday that I remembered to get off the train to Manchester 1 stop early and visit. Its safe to say Trove is not the typical café you would expect to find on the A6 in Levenshulme, the interior reminds me of Berlin cafes with white walls and a lot of wood! The place is decorated with original stoneware plates and is cosy enough to relax with a coffee and some of the great magazines stocked. The menu has a seasonal focus along with daily specials. I ordered the sourdough hotcakes with Ricotta and date puree and my dining companion went for brie and bacon sandwich on wholemeal sourdough. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and presented beautifully on trove stoneware plates. As other reviewers have commented the menu is awash with different flavours and offers something slightly more exciting than simply poached eggs on toast- my hotcakes were served with flower petals! The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu to help with recommendations.Finally when we came to pay the bill our food plus drinks (flat white and lemon cordial) came in at £13!

Absolute horrible service please my vegan vegetarian and religious brothers sisters & friends…read moreplease avoid they vegan and vegetarian but they don't have any concept or precisely they know people sentiments So went for breakfast with my partner for special occasion and ordered vegan breakfast with vegan sausage instead gave us meat pork sausage on asking they said they don't do vegan sausage....we have to send all breakfast back and had to leave but ride and Racist manager made us pay full price we didn't want to spoil our day we paid and left but in future all other customers be aware....