Though I'm not vegan, I keep unintentionally eating vegan food here in Manchester - it's much more…read moreavailable/prominent than back in the US. I got lost looking for the restaurant after my phone died but finally found my friend at the top of the steps leading down to Earth. Service is set up like a cafeteria, and for just £7 you can pick 4 items from the line (up to 2 "mains".) I think everything in the line and dessert counter is vegan - I was struggling to find dairy/egg items in the menu. I feel like it's more palatable for them to sell themselves as a vegetarian rather than vegan restaurant. I picked up a hearty bean chili atop quinoa, braised cabbage, and a beautiful mushroom pie, in addition to a lime/lemongrass bottled drink and coffee/walnut cake. Portion sizes were huge and you feel very healthy eating the food - the bean chili could have used more seasoning, but the savory mushroom pie was divine! Creamy, savory, and textural, I was surprised at how well they veganized this classic. The cabbage was like tame sauerkraut, which cut the richness of the pie well. The cake was mildly sweet but had a wonderful bitter aftertaste, the scent of ground coffee lingering in my palate long after I finished the last bite. I had a taste of my friend's raw blueberry cheesecake and we had quite a bit of fun trying to guess what they made it out of. It was alright - I would've wanted to try the raw tiramisu, if they had it.

It's safe to say that Manchester has become meat mad the past couple of years, you might even say…read morethere's a carnivore craze, you also could add that.... actually I think you get the idea of what I'm trying to say! But the thing is that it's all so super tempting - and from when I used to have a steady diet of variable fresh homemade soup I'm now starting to think a burger or maybe a hotdog is a suitable daytime bite. So now it's all about fighting that urge and finding out where the antidote is to make sure I get up to the 5-7 portions of fruit and vege I supposedly need each day! I've got to say that I've been walking past Earth for 7 years and never gone in. Which is kind of a bit strange as I've been going to the buddhist centre to meditate all that time too...and it really does feel like I've been missing out! Upon entering the smell of this vegetarian, mostly organic, all homemade onsite cafe is fantastic. There's variety on offer such as curry's, chilli's ( I had the mung bean one and it was fantastic) and Italian tray options. The main set up is that you can get a main and 4 sides (including salads) for £6 which is pretty good value for the amount of food you get. They also do snacky items like the £2.50 Jamaican patties, which seem very popular as a queue was forming for the next batch but that will be a different meal for a different day. Overall the cafe is a great place for lunch, tea, catching up with friends and just generally brining balance back to your diet and life. I felt really good after this meal, felt like I'd really treated myself and it may just help me get on the road to a healthier lunch time diet - now that is good news!

This guy is a genius! Has it all covered, the stock which is freshly made; the made to order items;…read morethe full vegan menu... it's just incredible and innovative. The polenta fries with homemade beetroot ketchup are delicious & although I want to try new items, the black bean burger (with pickes, guac, caramelised onion, salad & chipotle sauce) just keeps pulling me back! Outstanding!

I've been to Allotment both of my visits to Manchester, spread out between 2022 and 2025. Each time…read morethe food was lovely and the service friendly and enjoyable. On my recent visit, the server noted that the build your own tapas board was perfect for two people, so my partner and I chose this for the evening. It was full of delicious vegetables; my favourite part was the cauliflower wings. When we first arrived around 7pm on a Wednesday night it was on the quiet side but things livened up when a 10 person group came in! Also, on Wednesday's the cathedral practices their bell ringing so beware if you think that might be a distraction. Looking forward to our next visit!

We booked The Allotment for our New Year's Eve meal, despite not having visited for 6.5 years due…read moreto a previous awful experience. Foolishly, we gave it one final chance. It completely ruined our New Year's Eve. We were seated and then ignored for 90 minutes while food was served to every other table in the restaurant. No explanation. No update. Nothing. Only after repeatedly chasing staff were we finally told at 10.25pm on New Year's Eve -- when it was far too late to go anywhere else -- that there would be no food for us at all. The excuse was vague "communication issues" with the kitchen, followed by the chef refusing to cook because it was supposedly past cut-off time, despite food still actively coming out. There was no real apology, no accountability, and no manager in sight. Because we were told so late, everywhere else was closed, leaving us hungry on one of the most important nights of the year. Sitting customers for an hour and a half on New Year's Eve and then casually telling them they won't be fed is not a mistake -- it's gross incompetence. With service this bad, it's astonishing this place is still operating. Businesses like this give the hospitality industry a bad name, and frankly, I won't be surprised -- or disappointed -- when it eventually fails. It certainly doesn't deserve customers, trust, or second chances. Avoid at all costs, especially for special occasions. I honestly hope this restaurant goes bust this year. They don't deserve to be around any longer...

I popped into this cozy cafe/bistro/tea bar late Sunday afternoon to find some caffeine and fight…read moretrans-Atlantic jet lag. I took up residence in the dimly lit back area, where the cheerful waitstaff promptly took my order of a blood orange hot chocolate made with almond milk (!) The drink came out frothy and light, with a cloud of chocolate-dusted milk foam atop subtle, smooth chocolate. No bitter or artificial aftertaste. While bopping along to the background music and working on my laptop, I was informed that Leaf would close early at 19h instead of 20h, so I seized the opportunity to order dinner as well: the jerk lamb rump, and an order of jasmine pearl tea. The waiter helped me verify that the lamb was free of dairy, and soon I was chowing down on succulent roast lamb and garlicky roast beans. The mango jam was a perfect accompaniment to the meat, but I found the coconut/coriander rice too mushy to my taste. It helped me to imagine them as mashed potatoes instead, haha. The tea was sensuously fragrant, and I welcomed the scented fog clouding my glasses. I wish I could have stayed there longer, but I might return for brunch or tea - Leaf is truly a serene, wonderful establishment.

J love thus place, mostly because I live tea, and I'm really not a coffee drinker, where so many…read morecoffee shops tea is an afterthought, leaf is clearly dedicated to my fave, with a vast list of choices. Id also like to give props to the brownies. So many are disappointing and dry, but these are lovely and a generous square

Went to the V rev and was Blown away! Great vegan food…read more Service was amazing and very friendly. I ordered the Notorious D.O.G dawg it was freaking so good and huge lol. But the real star of the meal was the buffalo Mac n cheese. Holy shit balls was it delicious! I couldn't believe it was vegan. If you ever travel to Manchester Uk or you live there and have not been here it's a must whether your vegan or not

Okay, let me tell you. I've been to this diner a few times already and everything I've had has NOT…read moredisappointed me. From the burgers to the fries, the salad to the dessert, pretty yummy! And I'm not even vegan. The service is good, the restaurant itself is great. If you walk in and the place is packed (which it usually is, and that's a good sign) do not fret because there is additional seating in the back. The whole atmosphere is super chill and I really enjoy that. Great vibes. Good food. Awesome company. Yes, please.

I don't normally go for vegan food but vertigo was lovely and great quality. I had the falafel bowl…read morewith beetroot salad and hummus, and it tasted really good and was well made to a high quality. The prices are all under £10 so very reasonable, and it's all mostly healthy food. They offer a takeaway option as well which is slightly cheaper in price. The waitress was very friendly here and the atmosphere was casual and not too noisy but not dead quiet either. The downside is that it took ages to get our food; 40 mins wait for my falafel bowl and my mums falafel wrap, which seemed awfully long for a small cafe. Just to note they do not serve non vegan stuff, not even dairy milk is available but they have lots of alternatives like oat, almond, soya and coconut. Overall good quality vegan food at reasonable prices.

Great new place near the Royal Exchange selling vegan sandwiches, soups, salads and hot bowls to…read moreeat in or take away. I thought prices were reasonable for lunchtime and my dahl was really tasty. I had a smoothie with kale, spinach and mango in it - probably tasted a little too health for me but the mango just about saved me! I would definitely try the other two options which are fruitier. Everything was well presented and the restaurant is very cute with little velvet armchairs and nice lighting. Will definitely return, not least for the yummy look Victoria sponge and brownies!

So glad I discovered 8th day during my last trip to Manchester. It's a co-op grocery store on the…read moreground 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.

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

This place is closed down. Someone should remove it! Called numerous times and couldn't get…read morethrough. I figured something was wrong when address wouldn't pop up on my. Google maps. Finally did some more looking and found out they've been closed for a year. Very disappointed as I was looking forward to an American breakfast.

By far my favourite aspect about Alabama's is that it's not trying too hard to be 'American Style'…read moreit doesn't feel like one of the bandwagon American burger or hot dog joints popping up all over the city. It's just casually American or you could say it has a more intelligent nod to Americana in it's decor and attitude but maintain's a Northern attitude. Like the straight out of Mad Men 1960s Piccadilly Station print on the wall, the wooden star clock on the opposite wall or the red light shades. We went for breakfast and the selection was familiar but pleasantly different. With selections of classic breakfasts which could be Americanised with Texas toast for e.g. (I didn't see any grits which I'd love to see their take on). I had the Eggs Benedict with Ham Hock, it's one of those dishes which is a great judge of a place as it only has a few ingredients any one of which can disappoint. Alabama's was spot on. In fact I'm thinking that the ham hock possibly works better than streak bacon which I hate myself for saying, but it's less salty and gives it a more rustic homey feel. Which I really enjoyed. I love my coffee and I can say their flat white was spot on for me. The staff seem great here as well, very welcoming and friendly, offering to give suggestions or anwser any questions about the food. There aren't a huge number of places even in the city centre where I can guarantee a good breakfast and a great coffee in the same spot. I'm glad to have found another to add to my list.

Gorillas earned the name because they go in on all their options. The chicken burger was amazing…read moreeven though I am. It a fan of Russian sauce it was surprisingly awesome! The chicken was fried but my teeth winked into the breast like a head does to a pillow. Nothing like a place that gets butter milk fried chicken right! NIW let's talk about these truffle fries "thank you, Jesus"! I am such a fan of anything truffle, just does the body right. The cheese is shaved on top of the fries and served in an old style grandma classic bowl. Presentation was fantastic and there was no crumbs left behind! Also a nice touch is that utensils are comforted by a clothe rather then a cheap napkin. Let's not for get the wash down. Neck Oil IPA paired really well with mean so much why not have 2x. On another visit, I desired to have brunch and I again was not disappointed. The chicken and waffles with house gravy. I was left speechless with the presentation again and it is served stack style and topped with sunny side up egg. The true maple syrup (not corn syrup) is glazed over the stack before the egg is added which is a nice touch and the gravy is oil based on the side for dipping pleasure yum yum yum! If you are blessed to be able to treat yourself to this place, the smoothies, food, beer, good people you will not be disappointed!

They had a 50%off food offer in January, and I have passed by so many times and always was curious…read moreso couldn't resist. We ordered food at the bar, for some reason we couldn't offer jenga chips with steak - I'm really not sure why, the bartender kept saying something that it only goes with fish and chips, despite the menu saying otherwise. Oh well, ordered French fries instead. The food was nice, albeit our steak was cold, which probably means they didn't bring it straight away.

Such a beautiful place. Inside is decorative, service was awesome as well…read more We came here for lunch, and it did not disappoint. The drinks, service and food were delish. We tried several different dishes like the Buttermilk-fried chicken, sourdough bread, mash potatoes, french fries, baked broccoli and Slow-cooked beef cheek. My favorite was the buttermilk fried chicken. Definitely can't go wrong with that. All of it was delish. So much flavor and good size to share with 3 people. We also got Sticky toffee pudding for dessert. So yummy! Definitely give it a shot.

We had SUCH fond memories of this place from a few years ago when we gave it a stellar 5 star…read morereview. This time it simply disappointed in almost every way. The service was OK, the food offerings just not enticing at all (we ended up with Caesar salads as the main, and stopped to buy some food at a Sainsbury's local and take it back to our hotel room. The cost of cocktails and mocktails was absurd. Mrs G got a mocktail that was totally tasteless for £9.50. I had a margarita that tasted good but the glass was 80% filled with the biggest block of ice that I have ever seen - for £14.50!!!! Advice - stick with beer or wine and don't even consider cocktails!!! The place is still attractive but the fact that it was virtually empty on a Friday evening at 7-8pm is maybe explained by all the foregoing??