Brownie a a bit too sweet for my taste but it pretty good…read moreThe vegan banana chocolate cake was amazing Art of tea signature is Pretty good Service was fast and the people who works there are really nice Ambiance is relaxing even if it next to the road

This place is a little further out of the centre, in Didsbury, but is well worth a mention…read more Designed much like a cosy cottage, it's a real home from home where you'll feel welcome to spend hours and hours. During the day you can lounge around here, work on your computer (as there's free internet access) or just sit back and read the paper or browse the bookshop. They offer a full range of teas and cakes as well as a homely food menu and in the evening there's wonderful music, world beers served and special events including art exhibitions. One thing I would say is the choice of teas are quite limiting. In fact i find their coffee much better. I'd still be in here every day though if I lived locally.

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.

This cafe is located in the Marks and Spencer (Or M and S) in Bury. It is quite a big cafe in quite…read morea big store on the first floor. Being located on the 1st floor can be good or bad, the way they have set out this cafe with big glass windows makes it a really nice view of Bury, but on the other hand, being located on the first floor with clothing means the cafe is no where near the food hall, and it isn't just a place you can run in to get a quick to go coffee as using a lift and/or escalator can make it a bit of an ordeal, especially for the disabled having to use a lift, but still if you are sitting in, it is still okay as it is a really good view. The gluten free sandwich range here is satisfactory for a store of this calibre, with a good selection of sandwiches of 2 flavours on my most recent visit, yet they stock none on my first visit. The staff seem nice here and they have a good selection of coffee syrups including a Triple Sec flavouring syrup (which I picked) which is basically quite a nice chocolate, orange sort of latte (without the alcohol that is in Triple Sec) The chocolate is not that noticeable but it still does make your latte much nicer, and I did really enjoy my drink. My gluten free sandwich was a little pricey and not as good as I would of expected, as I find the standard changes between different batches, hence not making it worth the asking price of around £3.70, especially for that size!!! Afternoon Tea is available here, but obviously I'd rather go to the Hilton for it, or a expensive, luxurious hotel, because I'm posh like that !!! I feel 3 stars is a little unfair for this cafe, but I still can not give more for the following reasons: - I want to try out this cafe some more before increasing the rating - The location situation (but this isn't too important with the view) - The sandwich was a little pricey and not up to the best possible quality (Main reason) - Different staff managed to "dive in" to my conversation with another staff member, although I admit they were being very helpful, she didn't look like a trainee so it was a little rude, but I still don't feel it was intended to be like that.

Very nice place for coffee during the day and drinks later on. We have been there multiple times…read morealready. The coffee quality varies somewhat between baristas, but is generally high. It's not a cocktail bar, but they try to accommodate mixed drinks with the ingredients they have. They also have eight beers on tap, four staples (three of which are lagers) and four rotating handles, with some appealing choices. We have not tried eating there yet, so cannot comment on food at this time. Definitely a great place to stop by for liquid treats though.

My girlfriend and I have been walking past the Nook on a regular basis for a while now, having seen…read moreit as a work in progress and the delightful little coffee shop and more that it's blossoming into. At the weekend, we finally got around to stopping by and I'm very glad we did. The Nook, as the name would suggest, is a small and cozy establishment in Heaton Moor offering a range of teas, coffees, snacks, ice cream and other goodies. I'd estimate there's maybe seating inside for around 20 or so people, with a few more seats outside but in the current weather you'd have to be very brave to use those! The staff were very friendly, prompt and helpful. Between us we ordered a latte and a pot of chai masala. The latte was good, though if you're used to a latte from a chain this was stronger with more coffee flavour. The chai masala tea was amazing. Full flavoured tea with a good hit of spice and warming ginger; exactly what was needed on a miserable windy November weekend. The cups are also huge, the pot held two full cups easily; so at less than a fiver for both of us this was a bargain. I think I put this in a tip, but they are in the process of introducing movie rental on top of their other offerings. Not content with just adding this additional service to the neighbourhood, the profit from the rentals once they're underway are being donated to good causes and charities based around the Heatons so there's even more incentive to go and use them! The only reason why I'm not giving the Nook a 5 star rating is the door. Maybe it was just because we went on a day where a named storm was ravaging the North West with 65 mph gusts, but the door just wouldn't stay closed so everyone was unfortunately sat in quite a breezy environment. There was one lady sat by the door who attempted to keep it shut with her foot. Though, I didn't really feel the cold thanks to the tea I was gleefully drinking.

This is a bit of a dingy cafe which attract mostly the older generation. it serves cheap breakfasts…read moreor typical English food and coffee. I find the staff are friendly, but it is quite cramped inside and the decor isnt at its best.

As a bloke I can be forgiven for not picking up on the little things…read more But I really enjoyed having just more then my cappuccino. The location is spot on. Situated next to a bridge, the downstairs area i believe can give some wonderful views, especially during certain seasons. The decor was wonderful, again something I wouldn't pick up on but I found myself feeling very comfy and relaxed. Table service and friendly staff also helped and made me feel very welcome. The prices where reasonable and the menu included snacks like soup of day and paninis and such. When out for a walk in the area I will surely visit here for a good old cuppa.

A quick lunch stop in this busy cafe which also has a downstairs area which I didn't visit…read more Walking in, this is a friendly place, the clientelle range for all ages and seems like a child-friendly place. Nicely painted in purple/grey with tasteful kitsch and you can purchase some of the tea and crockery. I didn't stop here long, but I would definitely come here again for lunch or afternoon tea. The staff are friendly and the prices are good.

I was looking for a place to work on a cold dreary day in Chorlton. I decided to hit up Tea Hive as…read moreI've heard lots of good about it. Had a scone with jam, a latte and a flat white (I was there for a while), and was buzzing in no time. Thought the coffee drinks were good, the scone better and the space even better than that. Perfect amount of people and ambient noise. The decor is quaint and inviting. Servers were nice and helpful. All in all a great place to post up for a bit. Next time will come back and try the teas and maybe a cake.

Found myself in Chorlton the other day (as you do) and my trusty companion (the Yelp app) prompted…read moreme towards Tea Hive. Good choice old friend! I had a Flat White that was a little over £2, and for that I got a lovely Caffeine kick and nice place to do some work. The place was quiet, not as in empty, but as in noise was at a minimum, which I love! A lot of places these days are all about the hustle and bustle and you can barely hear yourself think. Not sure when my next visit to Chorlton will be, but this is a brilliant little spot for drink, and the food smelt amazing too, though I didn't sample on this occasion!

The Village Tea Rooms is located in Lees Oldham, a small cafe with approx 10 seats. The food is…read moretypical cafe grub but is sooo nice the english breakfast are amazing 10 items for less than £4 they also do home made desserts the decor is really modern and is newly done if anyone is in lees and is feeling peckish get to the Village Tea Room.