The best gluten-free breakfast in Manchester

The best gluten-free breakfast in Manchester

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day so no one should miss out, even if you've got special dietary requirements like needing gluten-free food. Gluten-free diners are in luck in Manchester because the city is home to a wide range of restaurants that serve GF food, including tempting breakfast options. Get some ideas for where to start your day with our guide to the best gluten-free breakfast in Manchester.

In this guide
  1. Places serving gluten-free breakfasts in Manchester
    1. Dishoom – Inspired by India
    2. Browns – Easygoing brasserie
    3. Cosy Club – Get cosy at the Corn Exchange
    4. Oxford Road Café – Breakfast served all day
    5. The Koffee Pot – Cool retro breakfast place
    6. Nibble – Independent and female-owned
    7. Federal – Breakfast from Down Under
    8. Açai and The Tribe – Have a healthy start
    9. Off the Wheaten Track – Guaranteed gluten-free

Places serving gluten-free breakfasts in Manchester

Dishoom

Inspired by India

Dishoom in Spinningfields is a much-celebrated destination for Indian food, including breakfast. GF diners won't miss out – suitable breakfast options include an omelette and an Indian take on a fry-up. The venue is refined, with stained glass windows and cosy wood-panelled booths. Hot drinks and cocktails are also available here.

Browns

Easygoing brasserie

Relaxed all-day brasserie Browns includes plenty of options for gluten-free dining at any time of day. There's a gluten-free breakfast and brunch menu served alongside the main offering, including dishes like fried breakfasts, omelettes, and scrambled eggs on toast. This city centre eatery is timeless and elegant, housed in a historic building.

Cosy Club

Get cosy at the Corn Exchange

Cosy Club at the Corn Exchange is a popular all-day dining destination. The space is homey and eclectic, enhanced by the original features it retains. Vegan and gluten-free menus are available here, and the GF options include plenty of choices for breakfast. Start your day here with a fried breakfast, shakshuka, or a gluten-free breakfast bun, amongst other options.

Oxford Road Café

Breakfast served all day

In Altrincham you can visit Oxford Road Café for British favourites served in a modern and down-to-earth environment. There's a covered terrace here too. The food is halal and there are plenty of options for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan guests. The extensive breakfast menu includes GF waffles, scrambled eggs, French toast, and cooked breakfasts.

The Koffee Pot – Gluten-free breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – Gluten-free breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – Gluten-free breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – Gluten-free breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – Gluten-free breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – Gluten-free breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – Gluten-free breakfast
The Koffee Pot
The Koffee Pot – Gluten-free breakfast
The Koffee Pot

The Koffee Pot

Cool retro breakfast place

Boasting striking retro design both inside and out, The Koffee Pot is one of Manchester's favourite destinations for breakfast and brunch. A number of different fry-ups are on the menu here, and gluten-free versions can be provided to suit your dining needs. This place also serves a varied range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Nibble

Independent and female-owned

An inspiring female-owned café in the Northern Quarter, Nibble is a cute spot for coffee, cake, breakfast, and brunch food served all day. Catering is available, too. The all-day menu includes breakfast dishes like sweet potato hash and fried breakfasts, with gluten-free bread available if you need to adapt your meal. Indoor and outdoor tables are available.

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Breakfast from Down Under

Proclaiming themselves as brunch masters, Federal operates a few locations that bring Antipodean-style brunch to Manchester. Breakfast and brunch dishes are served throughout the day, with gluten-free bread available upon request. The venues are cosy and comfortable places to start your day, and you can pick up Australian treats to take home while you're here.

  • Altrincham Market, Greenwood St Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester City Centre 194 Deansgate, Manchester City Centre/Spinningfields 9 Nicholas Croft, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
    Federal Altrincham Market
    Altrincham Market, Greenwood St
    Federal Oxford Road
    Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester City Centre
    Federal Deansgate
    194 Deansgate, Manchester City Centre/Spinningfields
    Federal Northern Quarter
    9 Nicholas Croft, Manchester City Centre/Northern Quarter
  • Federal Altrincham Market
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    Federal Oxford Road
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    Federal Deansgate
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    Federal Northern Quarter
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    Federal Altrincham Market
    016-194 142 61
    Federal Oxford Road
    016-197 466 10
    Federal Deansgate
    016-183 308 90
    Federal Northern Quarter
    016-142 509 74
  • Federal Altrincham Market Federal Oxford Road Federal Deansgate Federal Northern Quarter

Açai and The Tribe

Have a healthy start

An açai bowl is a healthy way to begin your day, and Açai and The Tribe has you covered. All of the bowls here are naturally gluten-free,, but you can also craft your own with your favourite ingredients, like fruits and nut butters. Brunch and lunch specials are also available. This Deansgate venue is modern and bustling.

Off the Wheaten Track

Guaranteed gluten-free

Based in Altrincham, Off the Wheaten Track is the area's only 100% gluten-friendly café. Get gluten-free bakes here, including celebration cakes, or visit for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. This cosy and homey local venue serves a varied selection of breakfast dishes including a fried breakfast, BLT sandwich, pancakes, and omelettes.

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