So glad I discovered 8th day during my last trip to Manchester. It's a co-op grocery store on the ground level with a restaurant underneath. It feels like an old school natural shop in the best possible way. The food in the cafeteria below was amazing--such a homemade like quality to it and the desserts were rich and flavorful. The staff was also helpful and patient with confused ordering. Upstairs, their grocery store has all the essential goods. More importantly, they have deli style cases full of vegan savory pastries and sweets! My partner and I took home an almond croissant, donut, and sausage roll and it was all brilliant. read more

Thank you Rob for delicious coffee and friendly welcome Downstairs cafe is clean and breakfast was tasty. Excellent service and prices read more

The 8th Day - Vegetarian Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Before you say it, I'm not a Vegetarian who this place is aimed at, but I'm gluten free and I've heard they have a good gluten free range here after a chat on Wilmslow Artisan Market with The Foodamentalists, who have a store there and this place is one of their stockists. This place does have an interesting layout, having a café downstairs which has lift access too at the back of the store, but in all the store in a way doesn't seem really modern, it has old, small trolleys at the front which are so small it has no use being there to be honest. The layout of the store is pretty crammed and more old-fashioned than modern, and I'm sure they could do more space with the checkout and deli counter / bakery near enough being the same thing, they did have a selection of gluten free brownies, but I think I speak for coeliacs everywhere when I say I'm tired of brownies, which seem to be offered everywhere as the only dessert, and they all think they are great because of it. They did have a decent range here including Clive's Pies, of course they only stocked the Vegetarian ones, being that kind of store but there was still a decent selection, albeit only one I would choose and I did enjoy it, and it was reasonably priced too at £2.19 if I remember correctly, which is about 50 percent off the price Holland and Barret charge for this brand, which I find to be an awful, overpriced foodshop but that's another review for another day and it would be unfair to comment too much comparing this with The 8th Day as they are two different places. As I said, they had a small frozen range and a larger non-frozen, albeit the selection of gluten free bread etc was poor and there was only a limited selection of the range from the Foodamentalists, which was a shame as I know The 8th day are trying to support more local businesses, but don't seem to be representing them very well, leaving out some of their best products such as pies and bread, which are gluten free and vegetarian and would appeal to their target market. The staff seemed okay, but not the standard I'd expect from a smaller business, they seemed a little like what you would expect from Tesco in a way, which was a shame to see them resulting to be like a corporate company. This store is quite nice if you are vegetarian or gluten free with a decent range but sadly I don't feel it deserves anything over than 2 stars, I can't help but notice the range of some items needs to be improved, getting rid of things which shouldn't be there and maybe moving to a place which is bigger and suits its needs, the thing most appealing about this is either the vegetarian selection or the fact that they have a student discount of 10%, and if you don't need either of them this place isn't really for you, it isn't terrible but sadly this still doesn't deserve anything more than 2 stars. read more

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And now, I review the shop above the Eighth Day's café. Would you believe it, it's just as lovely as what's downstairs! So I amble in, snot-ridden and unsexy. I'm seeking out healthy bits and bobs to make me feel better, and I'm curious about ingredients used on my current most favouritest of blogs: http://www.thegluttonousvegan.com Seeking dairy-free whip and soyonnaise, I know I've come to the right place. But I got so much more. The staff obviously also realised I found additional items to those I'd originally come in for, because after a while I started to use my chin as a balancing device, and a kind young lady approached me and said, "Would you like a basket? I'll go and fetch you one." Aww! These people care about the environment and animals, and by default that makes them nice and pleasant. When I approached the counter I discovered they even have takeaway deli items which they can heat up for you. Vegan pastries, flapjacks and cakes, all sorts of interesting and delicious-looking fare. Yummers! Shame I felt so lousy, otherwise I might have cleaned them out. And if you're in the market for a tipple, they sell organic wines and Marble Brewery beers like chocolate stout and ginger. My reusable Yelp tote bag (all the cool kids have 'em) now sits next to me, happily filled with boxes of Pukka herbal teas, organic ketchup sweetened with Agave syrup, margarine, soyonnaise, cream sheeze and whip all without dairy... this stuff ain't the cheapest, obviously, but I'm ever so happy I've found it in Manchester. Just stick me in a hemp skirt and call me Rain, I'm an official card-carrying hippy. read more

Jonny Q has spinach and feta parcel for breakfast! Yes you heard it here first but I basically was wandering past the other day, thought I hadn't been here for a while so popped in and thought why not do something new on my Thursday morning - that's when I thought this would be a great idea - and it basically was! My wife is quite the fan of proper nutritional food (I do too but I'm quite partial to some junk on the side) and we used to pop by 8th Day quite a bit. Basically it's only the odd occasion we find ourselves on Oxford road now and from here it was nice to pop in relive the memories. It's a Deli upstairs , cafe downstairs - both are pretty cool and it's a co-op so you can shop ethically aware. All the staff were pretty friendly and as you can imagine happy go lucky, there's also a great smell throughout , you know that smell that basically just makes you feel healthy from walking by the shelves! The Deli counter is where it's at though - great selection of treats and pies plus they sell Barbakan bread and have a pretty comprehensive selection so worth popping by if you're after a nice loaf. read more

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Housed in the basement of the wholefoods co-op, the 8th day cafe is open from early morning til early evening. As you'd expect, the emphasis is on healthy and wholesome vegetarian, organic and macrobiotic food. There's homemade soups, fresh salads and about half a dozen different hot meals available every day. Unlike the co-op upstairs, the staff in the cafe are usually warm and friendly and don't seem to mind how long customers stay nursing a soy latte or baked potato. There's usually mellow music playing and and students wandering in and out for some cheap chow. The only disadvantage, is the layout and food counter can make the whole place seem a bit like a hippy canteen. Great for catching up with friends over a quick lunch, not so great for a date! read more

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If I'm honest this place is way way too healthy for me...the shame. However they do sell a great selection of fairtrade products here (which I am always in favour of) and a great cup of coffee! This place is great for veggies and is ideally located just near man met to save all those malnourished students who have been living on a liquid diet. I will say that the smoothies here area greeeat hangover cure if you can stomach one. Looking over this review maybe I need to reassess my lifestyle :$ read more

The 8th Day - Vegetarian Near Me - Manchester, XGM

A surprising little cafe hidden underneath a health food shop! All of the food is organic and vegetarian; they specify between vegan and vegetarian options. On a given day they don't have a lot of variety, but their menu changes from day to day; so no two days would be alike! They tend to offer 2 main dishes, 2 soup options, 1-2 salad options and a dessert. They also have a decent breakfast menu, a full coffee bar, and a dessert/to-go station filled with different cakes and tarts. The portions are generous, and the food is delicious! I had a vegetable gratin, which was predominantly potato based but had other vegetables and loads of flavor. It wasn't overly dry as well. I finished off my meal with a ginger spiced cake, which was surprisingly very dry and crumbly. The frosting was dry as well. A good find if you're looking for a vegan/vegetarian comfort meal! read more

Eighth Day encompasses the ethical ethos of the ideal world: "trading without exploitation of our employees, our customers, the planet and ourselves, cruelty-free and fairly traded, wherever possible. Sustainability and environment friendly is of course on the agenda. So with this vegetarian and vegan healthfood shop comes all the extra benefits too, peace of mind that no cows, sheep or bees came to harm in the making, the planet can be saved! I admire it's charm and its cause a lot. I sure hell try but fail miserably to be a good citizen. The establishment itself does a whole lot of good for you though. The store houses almost a thousand certified organic product lines, macrobiotic foods, homeopathic remedies, cruelty-free toiletries (!), gifts, greeting cards and fairly traded ethnic crafts as well as the usual vegetarian, health and whole foods. Yes it's got a whole lot of good in it. And it doesn't stop at what you can purchase but what you can experience. Eighth day holds many events including a carbon footprint clinic, free make overs, live music, art and knitting! All ethically pleasing of course. That's why there's always a queue when I walk past perusing the aisles, or grabbing a quick snack, or emerging from the downstairs Cafe. Eighth Day is a success story through and through. Congratulations. read more

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OK so from the outside it looks like one of those places where teenagers go to get free condoms but inside it offers really good food, served by really nice people. And when I say nice I don't just mean people who serve you in a courteous manner- although they do that too- I mean full on, saving the earth one cafe at a time type of nice. The Eighth Day is a vegetarian food serving, fair-trading, environmentally friendly, democratically run super cafe that probably sleeps annoyingly soundly at night! Buying a coffee here will guarantee you become a better person. read more

The 8th Day - Vegetarian Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Friendly staff serve good portions of veg stews and bakes. I wasn't in the the mood for a stew so got a soup that was PHENOMENAL. Hearty mushroom with a kick of spice and brown bread and butter to round it out. The vegan desserts were varied, from cake slices to brownies to flapjacks. I opted for a peanut butter and chocolate bar and it was just lovely. The prices are also quite fair and you can pay with card. read more

TL;DR - Great independent store and cafe. The 8th Day is a place of two halves. On the ground floor is the shop - it's got a bit of everything, but with an organic-healthy-vegetarian vibe. You'll find lots of vegetables and pulses here, lots of foods for people who want to avoid certain food groups (think gluten, dairy etc) but also a whole host of other produce like vitamins, beauty products and homewares. It's not all cheap, but there's a lot here you'd struggle to find elsewhere. My particular favourites are their wine section - lots of organic and sulphite free varieties, and all of those I've sampled have been particularly lovely. I also love the counter where you'll get some nice fresh breads and cakes. The vegan brownie is particularly good! The other half of the place is the downstairs cafe - lots of vegetarian and vegan dishes to choose from, and it's all very reasonably priced. Again, delicious cakes on offer, plus smoothies, juices, teas and coffees. The cafe can get incredibly busy at lunchtime during the week though - undoubtedly because of the close proximity of two Universities. The whole place is definitely worth a visit, especially if you need some ingredients or supplies which a bit hard to track down in the supermarkets. read more

I thought I would give The 8th Day one more try last week as I needed somewhere to eat quite quickly. If anything it was worse than previous visits. Despite the fact that when I got there they were due to be open for another 3 hours, a large number of the menu items were not available as they had sold out. Those that were left were very "samey" with the dhal and stew looking remarkably similar. The dhal itself was quite nice but the portion size was tiny. More like a side dish than a main course. A large salad (at separate cost) was needed to make it into an OK meal. Surprisingly the dessert was disappointing. The Vegan peanut butter cheesecake in no way tasted like cheesecake and almost half of it was left uneaten, something that I cannot remember doing before. We briefly browsed the upstairs shop and checked-out the deli counter. Everything being sold was just so dry and unappetising. Sadly, the items for sale were identical to every other time I have been there too. Ridiculously dry calzone? Check. Very dry Sosmix roll? Check. Bland smoked veg burrito? Check. Come on, is there no imagination at The 8th Day?! read more

I have been to the shop upstairs a few times, and each time I find it amazing that there are so many products in such a tiny space. They are very likely to have the (organic) thing you need. They also sell a lot of bakery products, and I literally fell in love with their bread, which is very continental-style, so you might not like it if you are fond of soft bread. Only last week I tried they cafe downstairs for breakfast. They have a good selection of coffee, which can be bought also in beans.As for food, I went for the vegan sausages on toast, definitely more out of curiosity than of veganism, and I quite liked them. It looks like they have an interesting range of food also for lunch, such as quiches and salads. read more

There is something strange about 8th Day, the cafe staff are lovely but the shop staff always seem grumpy or non-helpful. I was here last week for some gluten free biscuits (not for me) and failed to see them at first, although they did not have enough, I asked when they might be restocked and all I got was a shrug. On the other hand if you head downstairs the cafe staff always seem well mannered and polite, so I guess I will be continue to return for delicious food and smoothies but might just shop for things elsewhere (a Chorlton well know coop). There are of course the normal oddities that have always confused me like faken (not bacon) as I believe a veggie breakfast in no way need a meat substitute and to be served Faken always feels like be given a bit of mildly flavoured cardboard, but other than that the food here is great. I am aware I mostly come here during the summer as I love a good smoothy and theirs are particularly lovely when the weather is just a bit warmer outside. read more

Literally MY favourite place in MCR. Here you can find all natural products you're dreaming of: upstairs is a shop with raw, gluten free , or meat free meals. Everyday , you can try products and everyone is just so kind and helpful. You won't feel judged if you have leather shoes, if you know what I mean. Downstairs is a lovely cafe with different choices everyday and for quite a good value : you get a FULL plate , you won't feel hungry after it ! Everything is very fresh and tasteful : a proof that it doesn't has to be posh to be good quality . Some people stay to work, families , student melt together , do not hesitate to try it ! read more

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I might seem a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde character reviewing a Mongolian grill and giving it 5 stars and then a hardcore veggie cafe and giving that a well deserved 4 stars straight after. But I'm a fan of good food, any good food, and we've popped down here many lunch times and not been disappointed. Infact I think it's the best veggie cafe around. After a swim in Manchester Aquatics Centre round the corner I usually call in for a smoothie with a shot of Spirulina, which is a green algae sludge that tastes pretty weird, but is green so I imagine must be quite good for you. Masked in a delicious blueberry and raspberry mush you can hardly taste it either and 8th Day is the kind of place you can trust to look after your health anyway and that's what I like about them. The food is as expected from a veggie place; hearty, packed with goodness, vitamins and minerals and very flavoursome. I'm a bit dubious as to how healthy it actually is though as some of the dishes (and the tastiest) are topped with slabs of ouzing non-cheese. This is serious comfort food. I'm keeping quiet about the Mongolian grill part of my character though as I get the feeling it might not go down too well in here! read more

The Eighth Day Cafe and Shop is a health food shop and cafe on Oxford Road in Manchester. Stocking all the usual hippy gubbins, Eighth Day has a range of fresh organic fruits and vegetables, fairtrade teas and chocolates and organic dry goods, plus a selection of vegan and vegetarian alternatives (soy rice pudding anyone?). Alongside the grocery is a bakery and deli selling delicious breads, wraps, sandwiches and pastries and a healing centre which stocks various holistic remedies, vitamins and supplements. There is also a great little section which sells organic and natural cosmetics and products which are really great if you suffer from any skin problems or have easily irritated skin as there items are free from pretty much everything. Downstairs there is a lovely cafe which sells veggie and vegan food to have in or take away. The mixed salads and veggie lasagne are especially good, but I am always taken aback at the prices which usually seem a little expensive for a basic meal in a basic cafe. A little on the pricey side, Eighth day is a lovely little stopping off place to pick up a snack or two but I wouldn't advise it for your weekly shop as you might just end up broke. read more

The 8th Day - Image Sourced at: www.eighth-day.co.uk - Vegetarian Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I'm glad this place exists although its not somewhere I'll shop regularly as I'm too much of a cheapskate and meat eater to need most of their stuff. I'm glad they're trying to save the planet and animals though, someone should. I was at the cafe earlier this evening and very much enjoyed my jambalaya with tofu and veg. The nice woman behind the counter offered to let us try a little taste of their 3 mains they had left as we were dithering over what to get. My friend has issues with eating wheat and pulses so she also checked in their book what all the ingredients were which was appreciated. I also have to give special mention to the Earl Grey and cardamom cake I had. If you have a sweet tooth you'll love it, especially the icing. I'm really skeptical about vegan cakes but I genuinely wouldn't have known the difference I'm happy to report! The cafe is downstairs below the shop and has a canteen style, including encouraging you to put your used plates and tray on a stacking trolley. It suits the studenty vibe though. They also have the liberal newspapers available to read if you're waiting for your friend who was late! read more

Despite being a veggie (or should I say pescie - I eat fish) I rarely use vegetarian shops and cafes. They're often too health conscious, too hippy and too damn expensive. Eighth Day Cooperative certainly is no exception. When I was out for dinner at the weekend my friend suggested I should be eating the tofu at the buffet. All I can say is that I'm glad I don't eat tofu every day. But if I did, then I'm sure I'd be down here like a shot. This shop probably stocks the widest range of veggie, organic, fair-trade, ethical and healthy products in all of Manchester. They even have a wide range of natural bodycare products and offer free makeovers on the last Saturday of every month. If you have an ethically conscious friend, then this would be a great place to buy a pressie including locally made brooches, necklaces, gloves and bags. I can't say I've experienced the stroppy staff that the others have, but who can blame them if all they've got to munch on is tofu?! (I'm allowed to say that, I'm a veggie!) read more

I just enjoyed a huge, delicious lunch here for £7.50 - sweet potato & goat's cheese roulade, steamed broccoli and fried potatoes. Everything on the plate came together really well, with the rich flavours of the roulade contrasting with the slightly crunchy florets of broccoli. The fried potatoes were out of this world - well-browned, soft and crispy in all the right places, mmm! Eighth Day, when you get it right you're the best in town! read more

Eighth Day is on a corner on Oxford Street and I always used to beer in as my bus whizzed past. I was delighted when I finally paid it a visit and have been ducking in ever since. On the ground floor, there's an independent healthfood/fair trade shop offering most goodies to keep a veggy/vegan/ fairtrader happy. The gem- the cafe is just downstairs and although it's now not quite as fab as it used to be, the food is still great and has been nominated for loads of awards over the years. Something that is rare for a cafe- they offer fake-bacon butties....Their smoothies are great too. Pop in for a lovely surprise! read more

Looking for pea protein? Vegan friendly ice cream? Chances are it's here. This foodstuff has every ware of diverse nosh known to man. Fair trade and sustainable foods are the order of the day. The 8th day is all about catering for those who think about what goes in their mouths. They have some great pasties and cakes which provide a respite from the onslaught of gregg's and sayers along Oxford Road. Heck they even have sustainably produced make up ranges. What strikes me about 8th day though is that if you want a quality item and know you're not going to get it from the supermarket, you can be guaranteed that it'll be here. The chutneys and chillies are amazing along with the more obscure foods such as every meat substitute ever conceived. The 8th day also stocks all sorts of green things including pots, plants, green pants? The heartland for all greenies. read more

The 8th Day - Vegetarian Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Right in the middle of student district, you can imagine what sort of hippies turn up here. Yup, rich ones. It's basically fairly bland food (about as good as any vegetarian food you're going to get in the West) at above-average prices. Still though, it feels healthy and it's nice to have the alternative. read more

On The Eighth Day is a vegetarians wet-dream in the shape of bricks and mortar. Located on the busy Oxford Road, you'll find everything you need to avoid meaty things here. Years ago, I used to frequent the place for the very reasonable and very tasty vege-chilli. It was a great place to sit in the window and have a pot of tea and idle away a few hours. However, since the refurb, 'Eighth Day' has gone from a laid back hang-out to a super-slick supermarket. That's not a bad thing as such... the cafe is still there, although it's underground now, so no watching the world go by with a cup of tea. As such, I no longer have a need to visit the place anymore as I'm not in the market for healthfood snack bars or TVP. Those that I know that ARE in the market for such grub have complained about how expensive it is. However, it's a good thing that this place exists. It does stock a lot of stuff you can't get elsewhere... however, with that, it's no good for someone like me who doesn't really care. A cool little place though. read more

Conveniently located and offers a good range of health and vegetarian food that it is hard to find elsewhere. I often pop in for natural healthfood bars to snack on, berries and cocoa nibs. However it is very expensive and I have seen some of the items it sells cheaper in more mainstream health food shops so take care not to get carried away. They also have a fresh food counter selling items such as quiches which are a healthy alternative for lunch when you are out and about. All in all I feel this shop is a positive step in the right direction, Manchester needs more shops like this. read more

Brilliant place to shop and eat in Manchester especially if you are vegetarian or vegan. The shop offers plenty of choice and sells a range of food and health products including vitamins and suplements, wine, fresh food, grains, meat and dairy substitutes as well as a deli section with hot and cold pasties and cakes. My favourite is the Banana and Walnut cake. In the basement is a vegetarian cafe which serves healthy but hearty meals for a reasonable price. The menu includes stews, soups, deserts and salads and you can also get a range of fresh juices and smoothies. This is my favourite place in Manchester to eat and shop! read more

I think I would move to Manchester for this shop and cafe alone. Upstairs is the most comprehensive collection of whole foods, toiletries and cosmetics that it would take years to try every product available. If it's healthfood/ethical and they don't have it, it probably doesn't exist. The deli counter is a must-mention that has an eclectic combination of sweets and savouries. My most recent visit resulted in aduki bean doughnuts. Sounds sick or odd? Try them and be proved so wrong. But just when you think all you've ever needed is to hand go downstairs and give the cafe a go. There is a good range of hot meals, soups, desserts, drinks all at a reasonable price. My only criticism is the food can verge on too big portions that can seem off-putting before you tuck in. Still, if that's the worst I can say . . . read more

This place is just brilliant. The old shop used to have something like Established 1972 or similar. What an achievement! And lucky old us cos u are guaranteed to find the weird thing that u need for your health/diet/lifestyle and bags of sound advice to go with it. AND the food is excellent too. There's some poor wee hippies who have to travel miles to get this stuff, we just stroll in. Thanks hot staff. read more

The 8th Day - Vegetarian Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Tasty vegetarian food and great value for money downstairs at the hot food restaurant. Get in early for lunch because it gets real busy and the queue can get long. Upstairs they have shop full of all things vegetarian style - including good versions of those things you wish were less horrible chemical filled. like non dangerous toothpaste and organic cotton buds :) Great for a quick snack from the deli counter upstairs as well. read more

Absolutely amazing. Situated beneath a health food co-op, 8th Day Food Cooperative, On the 8th Day is a vegetarian restaurant officially, but has mostly all vegan options, from daal to the black bean sweet potato enchilada, which I had and it was out of this world. I hear that everything else is just as good. The seating is a bit like in a cafeteria, but is fine. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, and made my experience even better than if it had just been the amazing food. There is also a good selection of beverages and desserts (there are vegan and raw desserts mixed in). It is also pretty cheap for what it is. Highly recommend for vegans, carnivores, and everyone in between. read more

I'm new to Manchester, and being that I have a fairly ridiculous list of food requirements, I was really pleased to find this place closeby. I went in looking for coconut flour and "sugar" but they had ran out. I asked a lady behind the counter who wasn't particularly warm or pleasant. She looked annoyed that I disturbed her and told me to talk to another woman who was helping another customer. When I say helping, I mean engaging in what can only be described as the most pretentious conversation about different types of tempeh - with a philosophical leaning. I hovered for around 30 seconds wondering if this conversation was more important than, I don't know...making money? Clearly it was and shame on me for being such a dirty capitalist. Seeing as I was raised with manners, I didn't interrupt their life altering conversation and resolved to return a week later to check if they had any in stock. I popped in today and they still didn't have any in. When asking someone behind the counter if they were getting any more, I got a shrug and a 'yeah' - to which I obviously enquired as to when this would be, again met with a shrug. She told me she didn't know. I scanned to see if anyone else was about but they generally didn't look like they were up for speaking to customers (after all, I had no existential tempeh crisis resolution theories to offer) so I left empty handed. I don't care that they didn't have what I wanted in or if they didn't know when they would have more but being polite is a bare minimum. Especially when being polite and dare I say helpful, is literally your job. They sell my preferred brand of flour and sugar substitute online and in Holland and Barrett but The 8th Day sells it cheaper. However, the £1 or so saving on each of these products is not worth being treated like a tw*t on two separate occasions. Maybe the cafe staff are nicer and maybe I would have found out if the upstairs staff hadn't been so dismissive. It's a shame because they do seem to have a nice deli range and stock some products that I need in my pantry at a great price. Also, I'd rather support a small business than a large corporation but not with that attitude. read more

I really enjoyed my meal here - bulgar wheat pilaff. Friends had gnocchi. Followed by vegan brownies. It's all served canteen style, but very fresh with good flavours. Good shop on the ground level (the cafe is in the basement) which is packed with every type of organic / vegan dry foods, vitamin ins, fresh & frozen treats - they even have toiletries - so a proper wee supermarket which competes well with Unicorn in Chorlton. read more

Always a reliable place for vegan options. Decently priced and fast service. A nice apple cake that was a few days old but was still delicious (probably should of got the brownie) they have a large tea selection that you can have with a dairy free milk. read more

The food here is pretty good plus some of it is vegan and/or gluten free. For any vegans or vegetarians out there, this is the place to be if you're around the university area. I buy some of my organic foods here or soy milk (lactose intolerant) when I need to get a quick drink before heading of to class. read more

I think I should write a review for this place. I was kind of the first few customers of this place. It's a vegetarian and vegan place and though I am not. It's also one of the largest organic food stores in North West. I could sense the green and healthy smell (I admit I exaggerated a little :) when I find this place. The first reason for me to come here was some good brands I could not find in the high street supermarket like the Fentimans drinks. Then I got use to the organic grain,porridge berries products here and stayed that way. I come to the supermarket regularly for the food supply and each time i discovery something different. I really like their buyers' taste on the brand selection. My latest great find would be the organic Trove loaf delivered on every Wednesday and Lovechoke raw chocolate bars from Netherlands. The croissant from Trove is actually as good as you could get in Paris. The eco-friendly package contains the best raw chocolate I had ever had. I was not a fan of chocolate even after trying all those fancy ones but this raw chocolate is exactly what I like - pure and raw Cacao. This shop also carries some beauty products which were from nature, free from animal test or harsh chemicals. There is also a cafe downstairs with vegetarian menus. read more

Oh yes, I remember this place. A trailer on stilts! Plenty for the California hippie, but I'm not sure many Northerners appreciated it!

Great soup, my friend had the sausage casserole but was less impressed, although he did say the broccoli was excellent.

Great shop/cafe for all the vegetarian/vegans in Manchester- sometimes when bands play at the Academy , and they are vegan-they pop into the cafe for breakfast! Wide variety indeed. Easy to get to on the bus! read more

Good location and good selection of items. But some items are quite expensive and you can buy the same one cheaper at sainsbury.