The best halal breakfast in Manchester

The best halal breakfast in Manchester

Your typical English breakfast contains a few ingredients that aren't suitable for halal diners, but that doesn't mean you can't indulge in a proper fried breakfast. Many venues are adapting this classic dish and other breakfast favourites so that halal foodies can enjoy the delicious flavours with confidence. If you're wondering where to find a tasty breakfast treat, we'll take you through the options with this guide to the best halal breakfast in Manchester.

In this guide
  1. The best places in Manchester for halal breakfast
    1. Chai Latte – Breakfast pioneers
    2. Essy's – Homey spot for halal food
    3. Chorlton Metro Café – Inclusive caff
    4. Sips&Dips – Lebanese and English breakfasts
    5. Biskits – Charming halal café
    6. Caramello – Comprehensive breakfast menu
    7. The Royals MCR – Colourful local breakfast specialist
    8. Oxford Road Café – Breakfast all day in Altrincham
    9. Tutku Café – Bright and friendly
    10. Lahori Nazara – Breakfasts from Pakistan
    11. Zouk – Leading halal restaurant
    12. La Vie Café – Cute contemporary café
    13. House of Chai – Halal dining in Fallowfield

The best places in Manchester for halal breakfast

Chai Latte

Breakfast pioneers

Northern Quarter café Chai Latte is an easygoing spot that claims to have pioneered the halal breakfast in Manchester. As a result, you'll find a load of inclusive breakfast dishes here, plus the option to design your own. There are other tempting dishes too, like burgers and sandwiches. This relaxed and contemporary venue offers indoor and outdoor seating.

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Homey spot for halal food

Essy's serves traditional food in a comfortable and homey environment and is particularly popular for its breakfasts, which are served all day. Some locations are 100% halal, while others offer plenty of halal choices, including fry-ups and breakfast wraps or barms. Food is available for eating in or to take away.

  • 11 Jack Rosenthal St, Manchester City Centre 1 Chapel St 31-33 King St W, Manchester City Centre
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    11 Jack Rosenthal St, Manchester City Centre
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    1 Chapel St
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    31-33 King St W, Manchester City Centre
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Chorlton Metro Café

Inclusive caff

In a convenient location by the tram stop, Chorlton Metro Café is a comfortable greasy spoon that serves an inclusive menu. Traditional budget-friendly British dishes are available here, with breakfast being particularly popular. A halal fry-up is on offer, as well as a couple of types of halal breakfast sandwiches if you fancy a lighter start.

Sips&Dips

Lebanese and English breakfasts

You can get a halal breakfast in Levenshulme at Sips&Dips. This cosy local café serves Lebanese and English dishes, with breakfast dishes served all day, including a fry-up and Middle Eastern options. Fresh bakes, salads, and filled wraps are also on offer. This friendly café offers indoor and outdoor seating, and the menu is 100% halal.

Biskits

Charming halal café

Located in Withington, Biskits is an elegant and welcoming local café boasting an impressive interior laden with flowers wherever you look. The menu here is 100% halal and includes plenty of all-day breakfast and brunch options. Diners can opt for a fried breakfast, pancakes, or chicken and waffles amongst the diverse dishes available.

Caramello

Comprehensive breakfast menu

A neighbourhood venue in Didsbury, Caramello serves a completely halal menu and is known for its comprehensive choice of breakfast recipes. Dishes on offer include French toast, waffles, breakfast muffins, and fried breakfasts. Everything is freshly prepared, and the setting is chic and contemporary. Hot and cold drinks are also available here.

The Royals MCR

Colourful local breakfast specialist

The Royals MCR serves English and Desi dishes, specialising in halal-friendly breakfast and brunch. Options on the menu include fry-ups, omelettes, and breakfast buns. Asian choices like omelette paratha wraps are available, and diners are free to customise any dish to their preferences. This low-key local eatery has a colourful interior with orange walls. 

Oxford Road Café

Breakfast all day in Altrincham

Oxford Road Café is a modern neighbourhood eatery in Altrincham that serves classic British cooking. It offers a varied selection of all-day breakfast dishes and options to cater to a number of dietary requirements, including halal diets. For example, a halal breakfast with chicken sausage and turkey bacon and several other halal choices is available here.

Tutku Café

Bright and friendly

A local venue in Chorlton, Tutku Café is a café serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes. It's a bright and family-friendly venue that has a spacious outside terrace. The options range from light food like pastries and toasties to hearty full English breakfasts, with a couple of different halal fried breakfasts also available.

Lahori Nazara

Breakfasts from Pakistan

Try a Pakistani breakfast at Lahori Nazara. This vibrant and casual restaurant offers counter service and has freshly prepared food on display. A variety of affordable breakfast options, including filled parathas and omelettes, are served here. Have breakfast in the bustling dining space, or get a takeaway. The food here is entirely halal.

Zouk

Leading halal restaurant

Zouk Tea Bar & Grill serves food all day and is a favourite amongst Manchester's halal diners. Vibrant Pakistani and Indian recipes are served in a lively setting, including breakfast and brunch. Breakfast options include light pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and cooked meals like omelettes, a halal full English breakfast, and shakshuka.

La Vie Café

Cute contemporary café

La Vie Café in Deansgate serves an entirely halal menu, specialising in breakfast, brunch, and freshly ground coffee. Breakfast and brunch food are served all day, with the straightforward menu featuring fried breakfasts, omelettes, pancakes, and French toast. The venue has a cute interior decorated with soft colours and tons of flowers on the walls.

House of Chai

Halal dining in Fallowfield

House of Chai specialises in breakfast and brunch, including English, Desi, and global recipes. Sweet and savoury dishes are available including waffles, fried breakfasts, and Turkish eggs, with everything being suitable for halal diners. This colourful and trendy venue also serves a wide range of hot and cold drinks, including Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.

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