The best brunch in Manchester city centre

Specialising in breakfast and brunch dishes, The Koffee Pot has a cool retro design both with its interiors and the bold sign outside. Satisfying dishes are served in this trendy setting, including a big choice of fried breakfasts, filled bagels, pancakes, and waffles. There are plenty of veggie and vegan options too.

Visit Another Heart to Feed for an easygoing brunch with an Australian twist. This is a vibrant café by day that becomes a lively drinking spot later on. You'll find lots of brunch favourites on the menu here from eggs cooked your way to breakfast buns, sweet or savoury French toast, or health-conscious granola.

Trendy venue Foundry Project is housed in a converted warehouse and oozes urban style. It's a cool spot for food or drinks, and brunch is served every day. Expect tasty options like hash brown nachos, fried breakfasts, and brunch burgers. Added to that, weekends here mean bottomless brunch with a variety of dishes plus limitless drinks.

Taking inspiration from New York, 19 Café Bar has become one of Manchester's most renowned brunch places. A wide array of breakfast and brunch recipes are served here, including pancakes, bagels, sandwiches, Benedicts, and fry-ups. Coffee and alcoholic drinks are available too. The venue is bustling and bright with colourful framed art on the walls.

You'll find a few branches of Federal around the city centre. These guys reckon they've mastered brunch, with a menu of Antipodean-inspired options ranging from banana bread or smashed avocado to cheddar corn fritters or steak and eggs. Enjoy food and drinks here in a cosy and comfortable setting.

Tasty breakfast and brunch dishes are served throughout the day at Ezra & Gil. Diners can try pancakes with various sweet or savoury toppings, all-day breakfast options like porridge or a bacon sandwich, plus sandwiches, salads, and pasta. Brunch cocktails are on the menu here as well, with everything served in a modern environment.

The Pen and Pencil brings a touch of New York to Manchester. Food is served all day in a trendy venue that blends the old and the new to create a unique setting. Brunch is served every day but there's also a monthly bottomless party. The diverse brunch menu includes shakshuka, breakfast burritos, and fry-ups, including meat-free plates.

Idle Hands is a compact and welcoming café in the Northern Quarter. This bustling venue is well-known for its tempting fresh bakes but it also does a rotating selection of speciality coffees as well as all-day brunch dishes. There are meaty, veggie, and vegan fry-ups, plus lighter options like toast, breakfast baps, and Turkish eggs.

A well-known restaurant in the Northern Quarter, Trof serves classic British dishes throughout the day, including brunch. Start your day here with a fry-up, brioche French toast, or luxurious confit duck hash. The venue is housed in a historic building and has trendy decor with exposed bricks, vintage touches, and cosy seating.

Family-run Moose Coffee has been serving hearty American-style breakfasts and brunches since 2006. The space is quirky and full of character, packed with moose-themed memorabilia. Authentic and filling dishes are on the menu including a number of takes on eggs Benedict, pancakes, waffles, and a large selection of savoury all-day breakfast options.

Housed in a historic building in the city centre, Browns is a refined brasserie that offers elegant surroundings for a meal. This timeless restaurant serves breakfast and brunch every day but also offers bottomless brunch at weekends. Options range from fry-ups and eggs Benedict to steak and eggs, omelettes, and granola. Brunch cocktails are on offer too.

The Ivy Spinningfields is a style-conscious spot for any occasion, and offers a number of different menus. This includes a weekend brunch that features classics from the main menu like shepherd's pie or a burger, as well as brunch exclusives. The venue is bright and stylish, offering impressive surroundings.

Northern Quarter venue The Smithfield Social is a trendy place to hang out by day or night. This contemporary spot has indoor and outdoor seats with a stylish and moodily-lit interior. Brunch is available until late afternoon, offering a choice of original dishes with distinctive global influences, ranging from Turkish eggs to cacio e pepe beans on toast.

Cute and cosy café Sugar Junction serves brunch until late in the afternoon. It's a charming venue that specialises in baking, wholesome food, and quality tea and coffee. Cocktails are served here too. Brunch dishes range from sweet French toast to poached eggs, steak and eggs, and ciabatta breakfast sandwiches.

Based in the Northern Quarter, The Bay Horse Tavern is a modern pub with plenty of history behind it. It's a cosy and comfortable spot serving a varied choice of drinks and food, as well as putting on some fun events. At weekends you can visit for brunch, available with or without unlimited drinks. Expect classics like a full English, breakfast sandwiches, and mushrooms on toast.

If you want delicious food, somewhere to drink, or a great night out, Gorilla has got you covered. This vibrant multi-purpose venue serves brunch every day, with a wide variety of sweet and savoury choices. Visit this buzzy railway arch venue for dishes like waffles, French toast, avocado toast, or a traditional fry-up.

At Pot Kettle Black you get an Antipodean take on brunch. Visit the Barton Arcade location for brunch in Manchester city centre - it does brunch all day and offers plenty of meat-free options. The tempting menu features choices like granola, eggs Benedict, breakfast buns, and vegan options like scrambled tofu.

Manchester is home to a few branches of Foundation Coffee House, most of which are in the city centre. These bright and industrial spaces feel modern. Stop by for a coffee and a sweet treat or enjoy more substantial breakfast and brunch options. Dishes on the menu range from granola to fried breakfasts and breakfast sandwiches with your choice of fillings.

Hampton & Voúis takes inspiration from Mediterranean cuisine. It's a bright and contemporary venue in the heart of the city. This place offers a large selection of cakes and fresh bread but is also popular for brunch. A wide range of brunch dishes are offered and there are lots of options catering to dietary needs.