For a nice way to start off your day, breakfast in an appealing local café is a great option. If you're looking for somewhere in Manchester to enjoy freshly-prepared food, tasty hot drinks, and pleasant surroundings, you'll find lots of great options all over the city. Whether you prefer a fuss-free greasy spoon or a charming contemporary venue, we can help you find the ideal places to eat with this guide to the best café breakfast in Manchester.
The best café breakfast in Manchester
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The best breakfast cafés in Manchester
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1Caramello Inclusive breakfast place
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2The Koffee Pot Breakfast in retro surroundings
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3Idle Hands Compact and cosy
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4Federal Popular breakfast and brunch destination
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5Ezra & Gil Breakfast for all tastes
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619 Café Bar Bustling Northern Quarter venue
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7Rowntree's Café Long-standing local café
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8Bold Street Coffee Start the day with a breakfast sandwich
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9Essy's Homey café surroundings
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10Giovannis New York St Café Bustling city centre café
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11Chorlton Metro Café Popular local greasy spoon
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12Nibble Charming female-owned venue
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13Oxford Road Café Breakfast served all day
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14Feel Good Club Food to make you feel good
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15Chai Latte Specialising in halal breakfasts
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16Foundation Coffee House Modern breakfast venues
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17Café North Homemade food in a spacious setting
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18Fig + Sparrow Breakfast and artisan coffee
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19Sugar Junction Vintage-inspired cosiness
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20Hampton & Voúis Inspired by Mediterranean cuisine
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21Tea Hive Homey venue in Chorlton-cum-Hardy
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22Bus Stop Café Café with a fun theme
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23Gemini Café Greasy spoon made modern
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24The Vienna Coffee House European-style coffee house
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The best breakfast cafés in Manchester
Inclusive breakfast place
Located in Didsbury, Caramello is a popular local spot for breakfast and brunch. It's inclusive too, serving a completely halal menu. The chic and contemporary setting is an ideal backdrop for breakfast, but takeaways are on offer as well. Breakfast choices here include waffles, eggs on toast, breakfast muffins, and fried breakfasts.
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10 Whitechapel St, Didsbury, Didsbury
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Caramello of Didsbury
016-182 372 42 - Read more on Thatsup
Breakfast in retro surroundings
The Koffee Pot boasts a distinctive retro style that commands attention. The food here is impressive too, making it one of Manchester's most in-demand breakfast destinations. Breakfast and brunch is the speciality here, with several types of fry-up on offer in addition to muffins, bagels, and pancakes and waffles. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served too.
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84-86 Oldham St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
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The Koffee Pot
016-123 689 18 - Read more on Thatsup
Compact and cosy
A cosy and welcoming café in the city centre, Idle Hands is known for its fresh pies and cakes, but breakfast and all-day brunch recipes are available here as well. Meaty, vegetarian, and vegan fry-ups are served, as well as lighter options like overnight oats, breakfast baps, and mushrooms on toast. The venue is compact and often gets busy.
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Dale House, 35 Dale St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
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Popular breakfast and brunch destination
Popular coffee shop Federal proclaims itself as a master of brunch. These venues bring Antipodean-style dining to Manchester, with breakfast and brunch on offer every day. Light breakfast choices like porridge and eggs on toast are available in the morning, as well as more filling all-day brunch dishes. These cafés are cosy and comfortable spots for breakfast.
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Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester City Centre 194 Deansgate, Manchester City Centre/Spinningfields 9 Nicholas Croft, Manchester City Centre/Northern QuarterFederal Oxford Road
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Breakfast for all tastes
Have a café breakfast in modern surroundings at Ezra & Gil. This place is a breakfast and brunch specialist, offering varied breakfast, brunch, and lunch options that suit a range of dietary needs. Daily and monthly specials are served here but you can always opt for pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, and various cooked breakfasts.
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20 Hilton St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter 49 Peter St, Manchester City CentreEzra & Gil Hilton Street
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Bustling Northern Quarter venue
Inspired by New York, 19 Café Bar is a renowned breakfast and brunch destination in the Northern Quarter. This bustling venue has framed art on the walls and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. There's a comprehensive range of dishes available for breakfast, going from bagels and brioche sandwiches to Benedicts and fried breakfasts.
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19 Lever St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
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19 Café Bar
016-123 632 84 - Read more on Thatsup
Long-standing local café
Having been open for over 25 years, Rowntree's Café is a classic café for breakfast in Manchester. It's bright and friendly with retro decor. Fresh and affordable British dishes are served at this straightforward eatery, and you can enjoy breakfast all day. The options include omelettes, toasted sandwiches, and full English breakfasts.
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Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre, 20 High Street, Manchester City Centre
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Rowntree's Café
016-183 999 29 - Read more on Thatsup
Start the day with a breakfast sandwich
Starting out in Liverpool before expanding to Manchester, Bold Street Coffee is a sleek and modern venue for coffee, breakfast, and brunch. In comfortable modern surroundings, guests can sample fried breakfasts, health-conscious bowls like granola or porridge, and the café's signature breakfast sandwiches with scrambled eggs, cheese, and other tasty ingredients.
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140 Oxford Rd 53 Cross St, Manchester City CentreBold Street Coffee University Green
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Bold Street Coffee University Green Bold Street Coffee Cross Street Bold Street Coffee Spinningfields
Homey café surroundings
Have your breakfast in a bright café that's homey and comfortable when you visit one of Essy's locations around Manchester. Breakfast is served all day here, with the menu including several types of fried breakfast, breakfast wraps, and French toast. Vegetarian and halal options are on the menu here as well.
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11 Jack Rosenthal St, Manchester City Centre 1 Chapel St 31-33 King St W, Manchester City CentreEssy's First Street
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Bustling city centre café
Based in the heart of the city, Giovannis New York St Café is bright and spacious, and often gets busy with hungry diners. Satisfying breakfasts are served all day here, including fry-ups, breakfast sandwiches, toasties, and a breakfast for kids. A wide range of hot and cold drinks are available too. This venue also serves salads and baked potatoes.
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7 New York St, Manchester City Centre
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Giovannis New York St Café
016-122 874 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Popular local greasy spoon
You'll find Chorlton Metro Café in a convenient location next to the local tram stop. This popular greasy spoon is comfortable and has tiled walls. It's a popular destination in the area for a cooked breakfast, with various types of fry-up available, including veggie and halal versions. Breakfast sandwiches, cheese toasties, and affordable traditional meals are served here.
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Wilbraham Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy
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Chorlton Metro Café
016-122 291 60 - Read more on Thatsup
Charming female-owned venue
Nibble in the Northern Quarter is a popular female-owned café. This charming and vibrant spot has indoor and outdoor seating and is best-known for cakes, breakfast, and brunch. Catering is also available. Breakfast is served here all day, with a range of cooked breakfasts, pancakes, and toasties to choose from.
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36 Oldham St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
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Nibble
016-192 348 45 - Read more on Thatsup
Breakfast served all day
Try Oxford Road Café for a satisfying breakfast in Altrincham. This down-to-earth local eatery serves classic British dishes and has indoor and outdoor seating available. Diners can sample a diverse range of breakfast favourites including omelettes, breakfast barms, pancakes, and fried breakfasts. The menu includes options catering to dietary requirements.
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19 Ashley Rd
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Oxford Road Café
016-192 999 92 - Read more on Thatsup
Food to make you feel good
Feel Good Club has a positive atmosphere, enhanced with food, drinks, and community-minded events. This café in the Northern Quarter has an industrial style complemented by leafy green plants and wood panelling. Breakfast is served every day – choose from pastries and fresh bakes for a light start or opt for breakfast sandwiches, bagels, or a fry-up.
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26-28 Hilton St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
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Specialising in halal breakfasts
Inclusive breakfast café Chai Latte claims to have pioneered the now-popular halal breakfast in Manchester. This contemporary café is easygoing and offers indoor and outdoor seats. Needless to say, breakfast is a speciality here, with a big choice of dishes available and the option to create your dream fry-up with all your favourite bits.
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1-3 Stevenson Square, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
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Chai Latte
016-122 279 19 - Read more on Thatsup
Modern breakfast venues
There are several branches of Foundation Coffee House around Manchester. These coffee shops have a bright and modern industrial look. They're ideal for quickly grabbing a coffee but are also popular for breakfast and brunch. Try a signature breakfast sandwich, a breakfast bowl, or lighter choices like pastries, crumpets, or porridge. Food for kids is served too.
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21 Aspin Ln 48-50 Whitworth St, Manchester City Centre Lever Street, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter 11 Portland Street, Manchester City Centre 247 Chapel St, Salford 125 Deansgate, Manchester City CentreFoundation Coffee House Meadowside
21 Aspin LnFoundation Coffee House Whitworth Street
48-50 Whitworth St, Manchester City CentreFoundation Coffee House Northern Quarter
Lever Street, Manchester City Centre/Northern QuarterFoundation Coffee House Portland Street
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fdncoffee.comFoundation Coffee House Northern Quarter
fdncoffee.comFoundation Coffee House Portland Street
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fdncoffee.comFoundation Coffee House Whitworth Street
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Foundation Coffee House Meadowside Foundation Coffee House Whitworth Street Foundation Coffee House Northern Quarter Foundation Coffee House Portland Street Foundation Coffee House Chapel Street Foundation Coffee House Deansgate
Homemade food in a spacious setting
Located at the edge of the Northern Quarter, Café North is a spacious coffee shop that's modern and comfortable. This independent business serves homemade food including fried breakfasts, omelettes, and pancakes that are a great way to begin your day. You can also get a wide range of hot and cold drinks here, including alcohol.
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66 Shudehill, Manchester City Centre
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Café North
016-183 949 16 - Read more on Thatsup
Breakfast and artisan coffee
Fig + Sparrow is a cosy spot for breakfast or brunch, with artisan coffee also being a speciality. The menu features global breakfast options like shakshuka, Turkish eggs, and a classic fry-up, plus toast with various toppings. The setting is bustling and contemporary, decked out with natural colours and materials and enhanced by large windows.
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Dale Street Chambers, 20 Oldham St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
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Fig + Sparrow
075-954 667 27 - Read more on Thatsup
Vintage-inspired cosiness
If you're looking for cosiness in café form, Sugar Junction is the one for you. The vintage-inspired setting is full of personality, and makes it a comfortable spot for coffee, food, or afternoon tea. Breakfast and brunch dishes are served all day, including several types of French toast. Breakfast sandwiches and various cooked breakfasts are also served.
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60 Tib St, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
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Sugar Junction
016-183 947 53 - Read more on Thatsup
Inspired by Mediterranean cuisine
Hampton & Voúis draws inspiration from Mediterranean cooking, and specialising in serving coffee and brunch. This café offers plenty of tempting breakfast dishes like granola, French toast, pancakes, and grilled sandwiches, as well as more filling brunch plates. This bright venue is cosy and contemporary, offering plenty of food to suit dietary needs.
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31 Princess St, Manchester City Centre 78-88 High St, Manchester City Centre/Northern QuarterHampton & Voúis Princess Street
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Homey venue in Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Family-run café Tea Hive is a cosy local venue in Chorlton. This homey spot offers indoor and outdoor seating and serves freshly-prepared food. Start the day here with a fried breakfast or try an all-day brunch dish like a bagel or banana bread. Sandwiches, afternoon tea, and meals for children are also all available, plus a wide range of hot drinks.
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53 Manchester Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy
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Tea Hive
016-188 105 69 - Read more on Thatsup
Café with a fun theme
Bus Stop Café in Urmston is quirky eatery inspired by buses. The theme is strong at breakfast time, with the cooked breakfasts all being named after types of bus ticket – they're much tastier than your usual Mega-Rider. There are indulgent breakfasts as well as more health-conscious options, all served in a welcoming and homey environment.
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200 Stretford Rd
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Bus Stop Café
016-161 112 22 - Read more on Thatsup
Greasy spoon made modern
Gemini Café offers Manchester's diners a modern take on a classic greasy spoon. This popular café is known for affordable homemade food, including breakfasts that are served all day, from hearty fry-ups to light beans on toast. Omelettes are also available on this straightforward menu. The café is fuss-free with utilitarian design.
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328-330 Oxford Rd
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Gemini Café
016-127 607 57 - Read more on Thatsup
European-style coffee house
The Vienna Coffee House takes inspiration from classic European brasseries. This city centre venue is comfortable and is decorated with work by a local photographer. The café serves its signature blend of artisan coffee in addition to fresh food. Breakfast is available here all day and includes fry-ups, Turkish eggs, porridge, and pancakes.
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74 Mosley St, Manchester City Centre
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The Vienna Coffee House
016-123 639 66 - Read more on Thatsup
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