From quaint cafés serving up artisanal coffee and flaky pastries to trendy brunch spots dishing out innovative twists on morning classics, Manchester is brimming with breakfast spots to kickstart your day. Whether you're craving a leisurely morning feast with friends or a quick bite on the go, Manchester's breakfast scene will leave you fuelled for the day ahead. Here are some of our favourite places to enjoy your first meal of the day in Manchester.
The best breakfast in Manchester
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The best breakfast in Manchester
- Gooey – One of the best
- The Koffee Pot – For a proper fry up
- Ezra & Gil – Diverse all-day menu
- Pollen Bakery – If you like baked goods
- The Smithfield Social – Get a fry-up 'til 4pm
- The Buzzy Bee – Independent, family owned café
- Albert's Schloss – A bit of everything
- Rustik – An Irish start to the day
- Federal – Stock up on Tim Tams
- Biskits – Brekky and brunch
- Thyme Out Food Co. – Brekky staples
- Moose Coffee – Perfect for brunch and brekfast
- Sugar Junction – Brekkie in your grandma's house
- The Pen and Pencil – All-day brunch
- Dishoom – A Bombay brekkie
- Idle Hands – Coffee from around the world
- Evelyn's – Brunch for breakfast
The best breakfast in Manchester
One of the best
Gooey Bakery + Café is one of the most popular Manchester spots for dessert lovers and coffee enthusiasts looking for a spot to enjoy a delicious breakfast, cake and coffee. With trendy decor and a laid-back vibe, it's the ideal spot to satisfy sweet cravings and sip on artisanal brews. Offering a variety of sweet treats, from gooey brownies to fluffy pastries, their menu is perfect for enjoying your food and posting on your Instagram.
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103 High St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
- Website • 073-997 751 96
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For a proper fry up
The Koffee Pot in Manchester is renowned for its hearty breakfasts and brunches, offering traditional and more out-there dishes. By day, the menu features things like a proper full English fry-up, stacks of fluffy pancakes and brekky burgers, but by night, you can expect birria tacos and margaritas. The retro interior adds to its cool vibe, making it a favourite spot for locals and out-of-towners to gather and enjoy a meal or drinks in a cool, laid-back space on Oldham Street.
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84-86 Oldham St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
- Website • 016-123 689 18
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Diverse all-day menu
Ezra & Gil is a sought-after spot for breakfast and brunch in Manchester, serving a diverse all-day menu. Depending on when you visit, you can enjoy classic brunch choices like eggs Benedict, pancakes, and fry-ups or opt for international favourites such as pasta dishes, salads, poke bowls, and more. Cocktails and wine are available to pair with your meal.
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If you like baked goods
Pollen is a bakery and café that has used the finest ingredients possible to craft a menu of sourdough delights, viennoiserie, and cakes since 2016. They also serve a seasonal brunch menu and speciality coffee at both venues, Kampus and Ancoats. Their sweet treats look more like art than food, which can be enjoyed in-house or taken away. They also serve bits to take home, like jars of condiments and their own inventions such as croissant butter made with caramelised croissant crumb and toasted white chocolate.
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42 Aytoun St, Manchester City Centre Cotton Field Wharf Marina, 8 New Union StreetPollen Bakery Kampus
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Independent, family owned café
Make your way to the Buzzy Bee Brunch Club in Manchester for the best start to your day. They serve a tasty breakfast, brunch, cocktails, and lunch options in a laid-back, no-frills setting. Treat yourself to their menu favourites, including light and fluffy pancakes topped with fresh berries and mouthwatering avocado toast. Focusing on sustainability, they strive to use locally-sourced, organic ingredients wherever possible. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast or a leisurely mid-morning meal, the Buzzy Bee Brunch Club has got you covered.
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13 The Parade, Swinton, Salford
- Website • 016-140 036 33
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A bit of everything
Albert's Schloss offers a refreshing retreat from the fast pace of Manchester's urban life. Here you can unwind daily to the sounds of live music and entertainment, accompanied by a selection of German beers, Alpine-influenced cuisine, and freshly baked treats. You can kickstart your day with their tempting breakfast options; they serve things like cooked breakfasts, granola, mushroom hash, and Turkish eggs, amongst other tasty options like pancakes and their special kroissant royale with various toppings.
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27 Peter St, Manchester City Centre
- Website • 016-183 340 40
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An Irish start to the day
Rustik is as a quaint, family-run Irish café-bar in the heart of West Didsbury, serving up comforting food and drinks in a pared-back space. While their brunch, lunch, and dinner menus offer plenty of tempting options like burgers and poutine, it's their breakfast that truly steals the show. From hearty full Irish breakfasts to fluffy pancakes drizzled with maple syrup, Rustik's morning offerings provide the perfect start to your day. As evening sets in, the café transforms into a lively hangout reminiscent of Dublin's Temple Bar, complete with live music, pub quizzes, and a selection of cocktails alongside the classic pints of Guinness.
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198 Burton Rd, West Didsbury
- Website • 016-122 209 84
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Stock up on Tim Tams
Renowned as the Antipodean brunch masters, Federal boasts multiple locations across Manchester, each offering a breakfast spread that lives up to its reputation. From the classic smashed avocado on sourdough to indulgent French toast and creamy Turkish eggs, their menu is brimming with brunch favourites. Pair your meal with a choice of speciality coffees or opt for a refreshing cocktail to kickstart your day (it's 5 pm somewhere). Don't forget to grab some Aussie treats like Tim Tams while you're there.
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Brekky and brunch
Situated in Withington, the chic Biskits is a hospitable diner offering halal-friendly cuisine from dawn till dusk. Their menu includes brunch classics such as the full English, avocado on sourdough, and shakshuka, alongside burgers, grilled specials, loaded fries, and other substantial choices. Biskits' dessert offerings are particularly popular; their pancake stacks, waffles, cakes, and other sweet treats are the star of the show.
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478 Wilmslow Rd, Withington, Withington
- Website • 016-142 507 10
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Brekky staples
As you step into this cosy West Didsbury café, you're greeted with the comforting aroma of classic dishes like the full English breakfast and eggs Florentine. In addition to these staples, Thyme Out Food Co. serves daily specials and more unique options such as burritos or parmigiana. There's a lush terrace that provides the perfect spot for basking in the sun during warmer days.
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147 Nell Ln, West Didsbury
- Website • 016-143 486 86
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Perfect for brunch and brekfast
Established in 2006, the family-owned Moose Coffee was born out of a passion for hearty North American breakfasts. With their trendy venues adorned with moose-themed decor, these breakfast spots have become a firm favourite in Manc, especially during peak brekkie and brunch hours. They serve a variety of generous breakfast options all day, along with classic dishes like eggs Benedict, sandwiches, and pancake and waffle stacks.
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Brekkie in your grandma's house
Sugar Junction is a cosy café and a haven for vintage enthusiasts and food lovers. With its quaint decor featuring China tea sets and vintage posters, this charming spot offers homemade cakes, fresh fare, and famed afternoon tea served on tiered stands. Breakfast here feels a bit like having breakfast at your grandma's house. You can also enjoy all-day brunch and vintage cocktails as evening falls, completing the retro experience.
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60 Tib St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
- Website • 016-183 947 53
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All-day brunch
The Pen and Pencil in the Northern Quarter offers a trendy New York-inspired setting for all-day dining, including breakfast. Brunch and lunch feature a variety of options, including bagels, French toast, cooked breakfasts, burgers, and sandwiches, with plenty of meat-free options. For dinner, enjoy light bites or one of the many mouthwatering burgers. Don't miss the monthly bottomless brunch with unlimited food and drinks. There are plenty of drink options, from non-alcoholic drinks, smoothies, coffee, and cocktails to a concise wine list and a selection of beers.
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57 Hilton St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
- Website • 016-166 033 03
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A Bombay brekkie
Dishoom in Manchester transports you to the bustling streets of Bombay, even at breakfast time. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with the vibrant energy of old Bombay cafés. Dishoom's breakfast offerings steal the show, boasting a selection of traditional Indian breakfast dishes. Enjoy their iconic naan rolls, including a bacon option which includes smoky bacon, tangy tomato chutney, and fluffy naan bread. For those with a sweet tooth, the rich and creamy House Porridge, infused with hints of cinnamon and served with fresh fruits and jaggery, hits the spot.
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32 Bridge St, Manchester City Centre/Spinningfields
- Website • 016-153 737 37
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Coffee from around the world
Idle Hands is located conveniently in the heart of the city and is known for its speciality coffees and artisanal baked goods. All-day brunch is where they truly shine; your teeth into their signature Breakfast Bap, where you can choose your fillings to build your own, sandwiched between a brioche bun. Other options include things like brekkie tacos, mushrooms on toast and overnight oats, amongst more.
Their espresso coffee selection boasts two to three choices from a constantly rotating roster of roasters. Otherwise, you can also explore their ever-changing brew bar, featuring filter coffees sourced from roasters across the globe.
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Dale House, 35 Dale St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
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Brunch for breakfast
Evelyn's Café Bar is a local favourite in the heart of the Northern Quarter. Drawing inspiration from Middle Eastern and pan-Asian cuisines, their menu showcases brunch classics by day and small plates by night, all prepared around a charcoal Inka grill and live fire. Choose from things like porridge, shakshuka and pancakes from their all-day brunch menu, as well as heartier options like burgers and fish and chips.
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44 Tib Street, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
- Website • 016-183 433 03
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