The best American breakfast in Manchester

The best American breakfast in Manchester

Typical American breakfasts are known for their heartiness and variety, often combining sweet and savoury elements to great effect. Whilst fry-ups and other classic UK choices rule supreme in the city, you won't have trouble finding a proper American breakfast in Manchester either. From classic eggs with bacon and hash browns to towering stacks of American pancakes drenches in maple syrup, our guide shows you where to go for American breakfast in Manchester. Read on to discover Manchester's top American breakfast spots!

In this guide
  1. Where to go for American breakfast in Manchester
    1. Moose Coffee – Moose-visit American breakfast spot in MCR
    2. Runyon's – Brooklyn-style brekkie
    3. The Koffee Pot – Proper American diner breakfasts
    4. Grand Daddy's Diner – American breakfast served late
    5. Idle Hands – Some of the best American pies around
    6. Fress – Trendy spot for American breakfast favs
    7. 19 Café Bar – Start the day in NYC
    8. Atlas Bar – Gin & juice
    9. California Coffee & Wine – Breakfast burritos and other Cali classics

Where to go for American breakfast in Manchester

Manchester's best American breakfast spots

Moose Coffee Piccadilly Moose Coffee York Street
Moose Coffee Piccadilly
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Moose Coffee York Street
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Moose Coffee Piccadilly Moose Coffee York Street

Moose-visit American breakfast spot in MCR

Moose Coffee's dedication to hearty North American breakfasts has won it fans even among celebrities like Ed Gamble. These stylish breakfast spots, decorated with moose-themed paraphernalia, have proven to be very popular and get quite busy around peak brekkie and brunch times. You'll find a big range of generous breakfast plates served here all day, along with eggs Benedict, sandwiches, pancake and waffle stacks, and more.

  • Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester City Centre York House, 20 York St, Manchester City Centre
    Moose Coffee Piccadilly
    Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester City Centre
    Moose Coffee York Street
    York House, 20 York St, Manchester City Centre
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    Moose Coffee York Street
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    Moose Coffee Piccadilly
    016-151 909 00
    Moose Coffee York Street
    016-122 879 94
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Runyon's

Brooklyn-style brekkie

Hotel Brooklyn's in the heart of Manchester blends the essence of New York City with a distinct British flair. The diverse and extensive menu showcases beloved dishes from both the UK and the US, featuring items like Brooklyn beer-battered haddock and knickerbocker glory, alongside indulgent foot-long hotdogs, towering burgers, reuben sandwiches, and more. Hearty American breakfast is served at this industrial-styled eatery too.

The Koffee Pot – American breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – American breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – American breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – American breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – American breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – American breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – American breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – American breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – American breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – American breakfast
The Koffee Pot

The Koffee Pot

Proper American diner breakfasts

The Koffee Pot in Manchester offers a menu that balances traditional and innovative dishes including full English breakfasts and American pancake stacks. A range of drinks from draft beers and classic brunch cocktails to unique offerings like boozy milkshakes and exotic soft drinks pair well with the food. The café's retro interior, complete with colourful leather booths and art-adorned walls, creates a welcoming, eclectic atmosphere.

Grand Daddy's Diner

American breakfast served late

One for the late risers, this retro 1950s-inspired diner next to the university campus serves a hearty full American breakfast plate until the early afternoon. Of course, at that point you can also just skip brekky and go for a burger and fries here – up to you. Indulgent shakes and other treats are available at Grand Daddy's Diner as well, and all of the food served here is suitable for halal patrons.

Idle Hands

Some of the best American pies around

If you're from the Dale Cooper school of thought, you'll know that a good slice of cherry pie hits the spot any time of day, especially when paired with good coffee. The Idle Hands café in the Northern Quarter subscribes to the same policy, serving a changing assortment of American-style pies made fresh daily. Those who'd rather start off with something savoury can find classic American breakfast dishes such as cowboy beans on the menu as well.

Fress Restaurant & Bar – American breakfast
Fress Restaurant & Bar
Fress Restaurant & Bar – American breakfast
Fress Restaurant & Bar
Fress Restaurant & Bar – American breakfast
Fress Restaurant & Bar
Fress Restaurant & Bar – American breakfast
Fress Restaurant & Bar
Fress Restaurant & Bar – American breakfast
Fress Restaurant & Bar
Fress Restaurant & Bar – American breakfast
Fress Restaurant & Bar
Fress Restaurant & Bar – American breakfast
Fress Restaurant & Bar
Fress Restaurant & Bar – American breakfast
Fress Restaurant & Bar
Fress Restaurant & Bar – American breakfast
Fress Restaurant & Bar
Fress Restaurant & Bar – American breakfast
Fress Restaurant & Bar

Fress

Trendy spot for American breakfast favs

Fress in Manchester's Northern Quarter is a contemporary café known for its lavish breakfast and brunch offerings, blending traditional fare with modern fusion in a chic, cosy setting. This popular eatery serves a range of eye-catching dishes, including American breakfast options such as a waffle burger, a Philly steak wrap, or pancakes made with Oreo crunch. Various indulgent sides and add-ons are available too.

19 Café Bar

Start the day in NYC

Inspired by the Big Apple, 19 Café Bar is a popular breakfast and brunch destination known for its vibrant and airy ambience, adorned with colourful framed artwork and large windows letting in as much sunlight as available. The extensive menu features a variety of American breakfast and brunch options such as bagels, sandwiches, eggs Benedict, and pancakes, complemented by coffee and alcoholic beverages.

Atlas Bar – American breakfast
Atlas Bar
Atlas Bar – American breakfast
Atlas Bar
Atlas Bar – American breakfast
Atlas Bar
Atlas Bar – American breakfast
Atlas Bar
Atlas Bar – American breakfast
Atlas Bar
Atlas Bar – American breakfast
Atlas Bar
Atlas Bar – American breakfast
Atlas Bar
Atlas Bar – American breakfast
Atlas Bar
Atlas Bar – American breakfast
Atlas Bar
Atlas Bar – American breakfast
Atlas Bar

Atlas Bar

Gin & juice

Atlas Bar, a pioneer of the café-bar trend in Manchester for over 25 years, is an iconic dining destination boasting a stylish industrial design and one of the city's largest outdoor terraces. The venue offers a varied menu including all-day breakfasts with US-inspired choices such as buttermilk pancake stacks, fried chicken sandwiches, or a salt beef bagel. It's worth mentioning Atlas Bar also has an extensive collection of over 600 gins, if you'd like to sneak a cheeky morning G&T in.

California Coffee & Wine

Breakfast burritos and other Cali classics

California Coffee & Wine, a bustling café and wine bar situated in Altrincham, takes great pride in its commitment to quality. They ensure every cup of coffee served is freshly roasted on-site within a 24-hour period, and meticulously prepared using only the finest filtered water. Their wine selection is equally impressive, featuring an array of biodynamic wines from California. Additionally, this quaint coffee shop serves an all-day menu of Cali-inspired cuisine, including breakfast items such as breakfast burritos, waffles, and eggs Benedict.

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