Food is always good and staff are friendly enough and always a have a good range of teas. read more

Teacup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Inefficiency taken to the max. Honestly the place has so much potential but, that's where it all ends. The service was terrible, almost non existent, the waiting staff were very slow. There were many dirty tables all around us; many people were trying to get service but, there was no one around. Almost every table around us got up to find the staff to order or pay. We waited for our order to be taken (as did others) for way too long. Once we ordered it took a long time for things to get delivered even though we saw many plates of food ready on kitchen counter opposite us. The food sat there for 8-12 minutes (some plates more, some less). Once delivered the 'avocado & poached eggs on toast' items which should have been hot or warm were tepid at most. The drinks arrived after a while. The coffee was way too hot, the tea not hot enough & very strong (was it sitting out like the food?). Toilets are not in a good shape. Overall apart from the hipster setting and the good options on the menu - I definitely don't recommend coming here, not on a Saturday anyway, they can't handle it. read more

This place really makes a great event of afternoon tea in whatever guise. I had a fabulous berry smoothie with what I believe is the best (and possibly biggest) carrot cake in the business. I also sampled the spiced chai which is a refreshing treat. This place is very popular and busy so you need to be patient to get a table and make an afternoon of it. A huge variety of teas come with their own strength guide and timer to ensure perfection every time. I nothing against chinze but a tea house free of the frilly bits is a refreshing change. read more

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Amazing selection of teas and breakfast items on offer. The only drawback was the portion size of the food, but I suppose this gave me more room to smash some cakes and brownies after said breakfasts. Also, huge coffee sizes. Awesome place. read more

Teacup - Peanut butter brownie! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Downhill- no tea timers, basic tea pots. Cake was lovely - but the experience ended there! Such a shame, yes I did let you know at time of visit! read more

Teacup is a really cool modern meets traditional kind of place. They have soooo many teas here and cakes on display to choose from. I had the pork belly and fig sandwich which was actually a bit disappointing because it was dry and the meat wasn't tender enough. BUT! I did also order the beef pie and that was beyond delicious. The meat was fall apart good. The pistachio cake was also too dry, but it was still tasted good. It's worth a visit and I'd probably try some different stuff on the menu next time. read more

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I must be lucky because, be it Cup or Teacup, the place is yet to disappoint me. Up to now I've never had bad service, and the food has always been good. Admittedly, it is a hotspot thanks to its location, which means it is always busy, which also means that food disappears quickly. I've been to this cafe many times over the last year and a half, and in its present form it is certainly better. Previously it was a cafe scattered across a shop floor. I don't recall ever being interested in T-shirts on the rails, but even if I were I doubt I'd be able to approach them because coffee tables were so close. These days there are neither rails, nor T-shirts, and I cannot say I miss them. On the food side of things, cakes are lovely, as are the pizzas and pies. Sausages and mash I once tried were well cooked, so I truly cannot complain. And I also made a draft of the first chapter of my book in there, so to me Cup (Teacup, CoffeeMug, whatever you'd like to name it) has been a really good place to drink your afternoon coffee. read more

Teacup has always been one of those places which is a bit hit-or-miss. The first time I went in, the cakes I ordered took an age to arrive, and then myself and my partner were forced to make a swift exit after a woman walked in and started screaming at the top of her lungs after being served the wrong kind of coffee! The place has improved since being taken over by new owners (namely because the service is a lot quicker, and the food appears to be both tastier and fresher), and anywhere which puts an emphasis on serving different and exotic types of tea always gets a thumbs up from me. But crikey, do the people working there always have to look so bloody moody? I was practically sneered at the last time I was there for having the audacity to ask for a 'Flat White' and when I asked for a Root Beer from one of the blokes behind the counter, I might as well have told him that his Mum had died. Teacup promises so much, but always seems to fail to deliver. Considering the vast amount of cafés operating across the Northern Quarter (including the very exciting looking Grindsmith situated just across the road from it), it seriously needs to buck up its ideas if it wants to survive. read more

Awww, well I liked Teacup! But, then again, it wasn't very busy during my visit so maybe that helped. On the lookout for a breakfast venue, Teacup was recommended to me on Twitter, so off I toddled as part of my first foray into the trendy Northern Quarter. The cafe is deceptively large and there were certainly a few 'creative types' in there, tapping away on their laptops whilst pouring tea from the chunky red teapots and nibbling on cakes. My scrambled egg on toasted bagel was as scrambly and bagely as I'd hoped for, and my 'Arethra Franklin' smoothie hit the spot, too. A good breakfast well had. read more

Teacup's reputation did not disappoint. The timer for the tea was innovative. Scone was surprisingly large compared to other tea shops I've been to. I will definitely come back! read more

Teacup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Teacup is a nice, but expensive tea and cake shop; unfortunately the "expensive" outweighs the "nice". We had a slice of red velvet (large, too big for any one person, other than as a lunch in itself) with a pot of Darjeeling between two (no refills). This was a post-late-lunch, pre-theatre pause and it cost the best part of £10, which is more than I would expect to pay in all-but-the-most upmarket cafés in London, let alone a 2 minute stroll from Affleck's Palace. The walls are tiled with some nice shiny red brickwork-style tiles, which often suggest a slight premium, but unfortunately our expectations were set a little differently compared with what we got. On the plus so Service was friendly and swift, no hygiene problems noted. Cake was moist but not too sickly, the tea very good and the teapots poured well with no dripping (oh! how I wish this wasn't a point of note). We considered finding another (less costly) place to go, and in hindsight we probably should have done so. read more

ARGGHHH!!! After a visit yesterday with friends from London, Teacup was an embarrassment. 2pm on a Saturday they had run out of pies, bagels, service took ages. Yes it was quiet busy but come on pies are a big part of the menu...how can you run out of both meat and vegetarian? We waited nearly 15 mins for someone to serve us then another wait for the food (we had ordered pies) to be told another 15 mins later that we were unlucky and even though we did see pies in the display when we arrived other people less disfigured than us had been given them first! We almost left but it was now going up to 3pm and we were really hungry so we braved the weather and held out another 20 mins till food arrived. When it got here is was good. If someone is reading this please sort it out - your menu is not so extensive - why the shortages on nearly everything we asked for? - we took our friends from London for a relaxing lunch here but it ended up being embarrassing and stressful, pies surely have a 3-5 day shelf life whats the problem? - things were improving here but this has made me reluctant to have lunch here again as its more trouble than its worth. Shame. Pie-Droughts™ should be a thing of the past, Teacup brought them back to the Northern Quarter with a vigorous smack to the chops. Not good. Here was my last review 4 weeks ago: Good news. Things have improved at Cup (now Teacup plc!) Service and focus much much better food great v. busy now. Been coming here for 4 years seen much change but now running better than ever. Last 4 visits have been pretty consistent. Only complaint is that the person who chose to paint the walls brown should be strapped naked to a skateboard and pulled round Albert Square by a small plastic clockwork dog until the Police arrive - Brown walls? - makes the place look a bit oppressive, not cool. Besides that the pies are better and cakes too. New staff more buzzy, rather than the last lot that looked like they were on horse tranquillisers. Recommended for quality lunch and coffees. Friendly manager too, makes families welcome. read more

Teacup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Oh how I laughed with familiarity when reading these reviews for Cup. As with several other places in the exceedingly over-trendy Northern Quarter, this place is very nice on the surface, but suffers from a complete lack of organisation and staff management. As you sit waiting (and waiting) for your lunch (which could potentially be a tasty Pieminister pie, if you're lucky), you can just see it happening - people not writing things down, one person looking like they're in charge but not really doing anything except saying sorry when something goes wrong (again), general haphazard goings on that culminate in you receiving your dessert (a complimentary Tunnock's teacake) as an apology before you get your dinner. All in all, it's okay, but there's stiff competition out there. All they need to do is organise and plan things a bit better and it would be great. read more

Hmmm. Having been in Cup/Teacup/Whatever the crikey its called these days, I can't say that I've noticed any of the things that have blighted the previous reviews. On each visit, I've been pleasantly surprised at how cheery the staff are and how quickly they get food and tea into the gaping hole on the front of my head. Maybe I have a kind face? Maybe they've read the bad reviews on here and decided to straighten their faces? Either way, the tea is good and the cakes are ace. The prices aren't too bad either and, weirdly, for someone who is more prone to sulking in cafes, this place left me rather cheerful. It's all spotted table clothes and painfully hip Manc' ambient music... but don't let that put you off. All cafes ache to be deemed cool or 'think spaces'. This is a canteen for the discerning nibbler. If that idea fills you with dread, get yourself to the OK Cafe near Piccadilly instead where they'll serve a fried egg on a barm with tea so strong that it'll stain your eyes. Teacup is a typically Northern Quarter hangout. Perfectly pleasant if you leave the cynicism at the door (but feel free to mock the Mr Scruff tat being sold in there). read more

Seeing as there are many (mostly justified!) negative thoughts about Cup, I'll start with a positive the cakes are bloomin' lovely. On the negative the worst scrambled eggs I've eaten in my life! Such a simple thing to ask for, and I got dry, flavourless rubbish on a completely cremated bagel, my knife could barely cut through it. Def better places in Northern Quarter to go for lunch. read more

This is a great place to hang out and unwind after a day at work. They provide free WIFI and an good selection of food and drink. The staff are friendly and helpful. They recently held a 'bake off' competition, which was a good laugh! On a slightly negative side, the toilets were a bit of a mess read more

Cup has become teacup, but there's no discernible improvement in: service (rushed - staff fine but something missing with how the place is organised), food offerings (go before 1pm as they often run out of the good stuff), drink variety (lacking a wider selection) or overall experience. If you don't mind the canteen style atmosphere, dining with the indie kids of Manchester packed into a big empty and not particularly inviting space it's worth a quick refuelling stop, but then so are Wetherspoons pubs! If you want a quiet space with a small group, or some reading time, I'm still looking for some great alternatives. read more

The name seems to tell you all, but it doesn't. It was the beautiful cups and saucers for sale in the window that drew us in but inside, we discovered much much more. The interior is cool, minimal and relaxed and the floor space is divided into cup-shop, t-shirt shop, coffee shop, and hidden out the back, the famous VoxPop music store (offers cds and tons of vinyl of every genre imaginable!!!) I was impressed at this little newcomer to the Northern Quarter. They offer the usual roll of tea and coffee topped off Mr Scruff fairtrade teas (even peppermint and chilli- haven't been brave enough to try that one yet!!!) There's even wheatgrass jucie, smoothies and superfood options, alongside brekkies, pancakes, waffles and yummy sandwiches and soups for lunchtime. Try this one!!! read more

For some reason my previous review has been deleted, so I've decided to post again though I really can't be bothered to write it all out again. Basically this place is terrible, the service is the worst I have experienced anywhere (ever), the food (if you even get any) is not great, and it is overpriced for what it is. About the only good thing about the place is the interior, which I have to admit is quite nice. There are many better cafes within 5 minutes walk of Cup. DO NOT WASTE YOR TIME AVOID AT ALL COSTS! read more

Despite several really tiresome visits to what I want to be a great cafe, I remain extremely disappointed. There are a whole host of things I could rant on about...the arrogant plumpish older man whom I presume to be the Manager, has an attitude that cant help but provoke a reaction from even the most laid back of people (me!). I really resent walking into an empty cafe at 10.45am, choosing a table in a nice 'people watching' position, to be asked to move to one in the window where I was blinded by the sun because 'It can get busy quick'. Fair enough, we were sat on a table for 4 and there was two of us, but we were the only ones in there, literally?! Or maybe the time when we ordered, to be told there was a 20 minute wait for smoothies...then milkshakes...then basically anything but a cup of tea. We sat waiting in anticipation for our food (I'd taken friends who were visiting)...25 minutes later, we hadn't even got our pot of tea, and there were several table around us that had been served their drinks, despite coming in afterwards - nothing more frustrating!! After having to go to the counter to point this out...I was advised 'we're busy, sorry'. Another 15 minutes later, our food arrived....before our pot of tea, which happened to turn up a further 10 minutes later? The biggest insult was being told they would only charge us for a tea for one, as a pose to a tea for two?? Oh great, thanks very much for that kind gesture...Id rather have been offered nothing at all, what an insult!!! As with other people...really simple things like no butter on the toast that came with my eggs...I mean Jesus, who the hell are the people working in the kitchen? Its outrageous!! Then upon taking a hot chocolate back de to the fact it was luke warm...rather than an apology, the rude Manager guy I mentioned before spoke to me like he'd just drank a bottle of vinegar and advised me that if I wanted my drink 'extra' hot I needed to state this upon ordering. I don't know about 'extra' hot, maybe just hotter than a tepid bath would be nice. I can only assume this place remains busy because its a 'cool' place to be seen...however I'd rather stick pins in my eyes that go through another torturous experience at this place. Try 'Bread and Butter' just round the corner on Tib Street. Sadly, a lot smaller, but the foods great, as are the drinks, and more than that, the staff are friendly and approachable and the service is quick and efficient. I sadly wont be visiting Cup again, and in a slightly sadistic way, hope more people follow me. Dwindling sales might just be the kick up the backside this place needs, to realise to be trendy isn't enough if you want to have loyal customers who return!!! read more

Came in here looking for a coffee shop, was pleasantly surprised to see it was a lot more than that. They have endless amounts of tea all with fun descriptions of what's in them and how they will help you. Warm little place! read more

Best mocha in town. Red Velvet cake is awesome.

Was very busy Sat lunch time but managed to get a table outside in the sunshine. Tried the camomile loose leaf tea and a teacake. Loved the novelty of the timer (to ensure the tea is properly brewed before you pour)and was pleased that the waiter asked if Id like my tea topped up with hot water. Will be going back soon to try some of their homemade cakes which looked delicious. read more

Wanted to show of the Northern Quarter to some friends from Portsmouth. They loved Teacup tea and cakes on an epic scale. We went in at four and only queued for a short while. Prices on the high side but worth it once in a while. read more

Nice place to eat or drink. They do all sorts of different teas and cakes. It's a quaint, bohemian type of place suitable for anyone that is into the northern quarter 'vibe'. The staff are a bit aloof however this fits in with the overall feel of the place. The food and drink is good and it's worth a visit if you want something different. read more

Wow. Cakes. Wow. I fantastic place to pop in and indulge. Will be back and thanks to Yelp reviews I discovered they sell flour-free chocolate cake, which my wheat intolerant son wolfed down. Thank you Yelp, thank you Teacup! read more

I take all of my non-Manchester friends and family here I love it so much! Its a tad expensive but soooo worth it, it serves every tea under the sun and the tea is divine, it comes with the tea leaves in one pot with a strainer and a timer to tell you when to strain...amazing! I think i've tried every sandwich on the menu and they are all amazingly tasty. I always seem to have a scone because they are just too good to resist (and come in a heart shape!) I only recently tried the cake...which is ridiculous because thats basically what they do best. I have to say if you get cake do not get a slice to yourself, that is, unless you are a cake monster, because they are HUGE and i couldn't finish it but it was soooooo gooooood. read more

Staff were unhelpful and seemed understaffed. To finish it off, half the menu was not available. Ended up ordering bangers and mash which turned out to be a veggie sausage which was not what I expected. I should have read the small print but they shouldn't have named the dish bangers and mash. Wont be visiting again. read more

Nice and chilled out with some great food, especially the pies. Service is a bit slow and looks like there is no real system in place for serving. read more

Have been to Teacup a few times and it has always been lovely. From past experience, I know that both their savoury food and sweet treats are very good quality. We went today for afternoon tea, and we're delighted by the large selection of hot and cold drinks, and the amazing cakes on offer. I had a latte and a brownie, and my boyfriend had a scone and a loose leaf breakfast tea. These were brought to us quickly by a very friendly member of staff, and were delicious. Unfortunately we couldn't quite finish them, and the waitress kindly boxed them up for us. The only downside was the toilets, which could do with a bit of a refurb. I would thoroughly recommend it, it's definitely worth the 10 minute walk from the centre of town! (plus the rest of the northern quarter is well worth a look around whilst you're there!) read more

we checked this place out after our destination (moose) wasn't serving food today due to a technical problem in their kitchen... shame it wasn't open - the food was ok nothing to rave about my partners dippy duck eggs were unfortunatly over cooked and i could have done with a saw or steak knife to get through my sourbread toast - my eggs benedict looked a little small but filled the hole - runny eggs a plus point - shame the staff were too busy talking to be attentive - got my drink order wrong - would not go again - food looked pretty though - shame it didn't taste so good - also over priced - especially the drinks read more

Teacup - evgs benedict and dippy duck eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Fancied going to a tea room for a change. So went on yelp and Teapot was one of them that came up. So me and my friend decided to go today for the first time. The food and drinks were lovely and the staff were really nice and pleasant. Looking for to going again. read more

Have only been for tea and cakes, but great service and yummy treats. Located in the Hipster Northern Quarter amongst the shops, bars and the great Craft and Design Centre, like the rest of the 'hood, it seems to be getting more often than not crowded with tourists and day-shoppers. But it's a great place to refuel with a cuppa. Haven't had a chance to go for a proper meal, but the recent meatball reviews put it top of my list for a return visit! read more

I friggin loved this place, I love the tea, I love the cakes and I love the savoury food. All the food was fancy by my standards. I ordered a wrap and because I was sat at the back of the establishment I could see into the kitchen. The way they prepare food is magic! My own wrap was made fresh, not pre-cooked and heated up. I wouldn't have even minded if it was pre-cooked, but it was certainly very welcome on my plate . The sweet potato fries me and my friend shared were sweet and not greasy like they usually are at other restaurants I've been to. The tea sets are adorable and I won't spoil the surprise that comes with the brewing element of the tea. Teahee ;D read more

Great place for Saturday brunch. Had to share a piece of cake though - the veg pie was so good I didn't appropriately save room for dessert. Can't wait to go back for Drinner. read more

Great tea and cake shop in the northern quarter, owned by Mr Scruff- well, he does like his tea! And so he should, he makes his own blends which are all fair trade and delicious, the earlier you get there the fresher the cakes are! The tea-sets are lovely too- There's a bit of a seating are outside for people watching, It's just very chilled out and relaxing and a great addition to the street that it's on! Vox pop used to be in all of the shop but now it's just in the rear, but there's till enough choice! try http://www.mrscruff.com and click on the onion shop to get the vibe, the illustrations are so cute! read more

The tea and food is lovely but the customer service is appalling! I spent 3 hours with a friend there and apart from taking our initial order, we were ignored the whole time. There were at least six waitstaff buzzing around, several of them made eye contact with us, even smiled at us, looked at our empty cups as they walked past our table, but no one bothered to take our cups away, ask if we wanted anything (we did, we'd been there long enough) and just ignored us. When I went to the counter to ask for the bill I also asked why we had been ignored for so long and all the waitress had to say was "We're really busy." She didn't have anything to say when I told her that the staff had noticed and nothing was done. Absolutely unforgivable behavior for the service industry, especially when there's a tip jar at the counter. Tips should be earned, not owed. There could have been some decent money spent and a big tip after three hours. The fact that I'm willing to sign-up & write a review just to say how bad the service is, just shows how truly truly horrendous the customer service is! read more

My boyfriend and I popped in here after searching online for a brunch place. We came in around 3pm on Sunday. They were busy but it didn't look overwhelming. I ordered pancakes, but they shortly came back saying they didn't have any pancakes. Okay, I can deal (even though I really wanted those blueberry pancakes), and I ordered the Cream Tea. The scone was cute and heart-shaped and tastes good, as did the clotted cream. However, I never got my tea. My boyfriend had no problems with his Eggs Benedict (despite his bread being a bit burnt). We had to ask for the check, not even from our waitress, who was nowhere to be seen. When the bill came, my Cream Tea was 7 pounds instead of 6.50 which was listed on the menu. Didn't complain about the 50p or the no tea because we needed to leave and were in a hurry. Will probably be back for some cake (it looked delicious), but I was rather bummed out with the whole visit. read more

Best cake in town, I am definitely addicted to the white chocolate and poppy seed cake!

Excellent pies, friendly service & chilled atmosphere and cool t-shirts. Never managed to make it back on a later day when I was in the city so need to get a website address to order a couple of shirts & some of Mr. Scruff's Mint & Chilli tea. read more