He saved me. I went to 4 shops to get some self made xmas…read morecards and no one would do it The gentleman did it for me straight away and fixed some size problems Great!!!

A brilliant resource centre for the local community, Marc Ltd is a not for profit organisation that…read moreoffers cheap design, print and computer services. The materials are more limited in terms of colour and stock than other printers but it's ideal if you're looking to photocopy hundreds of copies of a zine or get flyers and posters printed for a new gig or club night. To paraphrase the band Bis: The DIY revolution starts here!

One of my favorite Mosques in Manchesterread more

Yes, yes, yes. Just my kind of place…read more Somewhere I can drink coffee, relax and be surrounded by modern art. It is hard to find places like this near home. The art here is different, unusual and probably most people will find it strange and meaningless. Yes, there is a big rat head (costume) and a giant teddy bear hanging around. Constantly something is happening - life drawing, film nights and street artist exhibiting their creations. I'm always too distracted doing something or even just sitting on a comfy sofa drinking good coffee. So I've never tried the food here. Drinks are good. It is an interesting place to visit and take a break from your regular cafes. Why don't we have places like this in London ?

The quirky and cool social atmosphere…read more Plenty of seating that ranges from extra comfy to just plain weird. The coffee is great for the price and the tea is the same, the food is decent enough, if a tiny bit pricey. I'd say the staff are mostly awesome and friendly, although there is 1 guy who works though with a really crappy attitude that really puts me off staying whenever he is on the counter. Other than that, its a cool place.

Oxfam Emporium is attempting to take charity shops to the next level. Not content with making money…read morefor an awesome charity, this branch on Oldham Street is attempting to fit in with the multitude of amazingly cool record and art shops that litter the Northern Quarter. It does a half decent job of it, with a really good books, records and CD sections that actually house some decent titles. Also, it's not as ramshackle as other charity shops and definitely has more of a boutique feel. Oxfam Emporium offers photocopying as well, if you're in a fix. Make copies and support charity. Excellent!

Girls with small feet. Ooh don't get me started…read more I have been blessed with my height of 5 foot 2 and a half inches, yet what size am I in shoes? 5 and a half. Smack back in between the two most popular sizes. You see a friendly red 'Sale' sign, rush in, see a beautiful pair of black patent sandals with bows, heart beat quickens... Oh, they only have 3s and 4s left. And so it also is at the Oxfam Emporium- their glass case of Miu Mius flats and Marc Jacobs heels at the back (bargains) is all in small sizes. Ahh well. At least the rest of this massive 'emporium' will cheer me up. Its like a really cool supermarket but without much food (bags of tea, Green and Blacks and Divine chocolate). They have loads of ethical goods and some adorable material jewellery, like a felt flower brooch made by women helping themselves in developing countries. Good selection of vinyl too; I'm building up my collection and was tempted by a Barbara Streisand record. Don't worry I decided that I only really liked Hello Dolly not her music.

What a name. The rehabilitation of retro garments... I'm SO there…read more Dinky? I'll say. There's a lot to be said for small vintage shops as you can do all your rummaging quick sharp, and this place is perfect for that very purpose. As previous Yelpers have confirmed the stock rotation is indeed frequent, so be sure to pop in any time you're in the Northern Quarter. One of the things I love about this titchy boutique is the shoes... the brunette and I were drooling over little red pixie boots for quite some time. There are plenty of customised one-offs and second hand garments to choose from, and no doubt anything you buy from there will attract envious attention from friends. Unfortunately it doesn't cater for men, however a great many high street fashion shops don't either, so I don't have a gargantuan issue with that. The staff are very friendly and appropriately quirky themselves, so if you're stuck for inspiration you can always have a gander at what they're wearing. Prices vary depending on the item but no label has made me gasp in agony thus far. And I had no idea about the buy one get one free sales, so thanks to Alexandra I'll certainly be looking out for those in the future! And who can resist aqua-marine, well, I can't. This store has done extremely well in making itself conspicuous amongst the many shabby chic boutiques along Oldham Street, and it has definitely earned its place as one of the shops that very much makes the Northern Quarter feel like the Camden of Manchester. Chin chin to you, Retro Rehab.

Great little vintage shop. Great place for if you want a real one off piece. There is no rummaging…read morethrough piles of old clothes here, all clothes are pressed and ready to wear straight from the shop. Sorry boys but you wont find much here but hey at least they put the most important people first! Very often this place puts on a sale which is 'buy one get one free' so keep an eye out girlie's :)