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Manchester's specialty coffee scene has grown into one of the strongest outside London, built on the city's post-industrial creative energy and a cluster of homegrown roasters.
Northern Quarter is the heart of it, home to Idle Hands Coffee, Siop Shop, Allpress Coffee Roasters, Foundation Coffee House, Nomad Coffee, Feel Good Club, and Eagle St. Coffee, all within a few blocks of each other.
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View all 35ARTISTA PERFETTO (Ancoats)
Ancoats
Barista-owner brings Hong Kong and Taiwan specialty coffee expertise to Ancoats with meticulous brewing and flavor guidance
Opens at 10:00 AMGrapefruit Coffee &
Sale
Sale's specialty coffee destination serving guest roasters alongside house beans, with pastries and bread baked in-house
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowMukafe Studio
Northern Quarter
Hidden first-floor specialty coffee studio delivering exceptional pour overs and espresso with serious craft focus
Opens Tuesday 7:30 AMSMOAK Coffee - Chorlton
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Chorlton's neighborhood coffee spot on Manchester Road serving consistent espresso and filter coffee with friendly service
Opens at 9:30 AMCalico Coffee
Piccadilly
Family-operated specialty coffee spot near Piccadilly Station serving carefully prepared brews with meticulous attention to detail
Opens at 10:00 AMNorth Tea Power
Northern Quarter fixture serving handcrafted specialty coffee and loose-leaf teas with grilled sandwiches and soups in a daytime setting
Pour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 38ARTISTA PERFETTO (Ancoats)
Ancoats
Barista-owner brings Hong Kong and Taiwan specialty coffee expertise to Ancoats with meticulous brewing and flavor guidance
Opens at 10:00 AMGrapefruit Coffee &
Sale
Sale's specialty coffee destination serving guest roasters alongside house beans, with pastries and bread baked in-house
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowMukafe Studio
Northern Quarter
Hidden first-floor specialty coffee studio delivering exceptional pour overs and espresso with serious craft focus
Opens Tuesday 7:30 AMSMOAK Coffee - Chorlton
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Chorlton's neighborhood coffee spot on Manchester Road serving consistent espresso and filter coffee with friendly service
Opens at 9:30 AMCalico Coffee
Piccadilly
Family-operated specialty coffee spot near Piccadilly Station serving carefully prepared brews with meticulous attention to detail
Opens at 10:00 AMNorth Tea Power
Northern Quarter fixture serving handcrafted specialty coffee and loose-leaf teas with grilled sandwiches and soups in a daytime setting
Espresso Focused
View all 38ARTISTA PERFETTO (Ancoats)
Ancoats
Barista-owner brings Hong Kong and Taiwan specialty coffee expertise to Ancoats with meticulous brewing and flavor guidance
Opens at 10:00 AMGrapefruit Coffee &
Sale
Sale's specialty coffee destination serving guest roasters alongside house beans, with pastries and bread baked in-house
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowMukafe Studio
Northern Quarter
Hidden first-floor specialty coffee studio delivering exceptional pour overs and espresso with serious craft focus
Opens Tuesday 7:30 AMSMOAK Coffee - Chorlton
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Chorlton's neighborhood coffee spot on Manchester Road serving consistent espresso and filter coffee with friendly service
Opens at 9:30 AMCalico Coffee
Piccadilly
Family-operated specialty coffee spot near Piccadilly Station serving carefully prepared brews with meticulous attention to detail
Opens at 10:00 AMNorth Tea Power
Northern Quarter fixture serving handcrafted specialty coffee and loose-leaf teas with grilled sandwiches and soups in a daytime setting
Cafés with Food
View all 27Grapefruit Coffee &
Sale
Sale's specialty coffee destination serving guest roasters alongside house beans, with pastries and bread baked in-house
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowCalico Coffee
Piccadilly
Family-operated specialty coffee spot near Piccadilly Station serving carefully prepared brews with meticulous attention to detail
Opens at 10:00 AMNorth Tea Power
Northern Quarter fixture serving handcrafted specialty coffee and loose-leaf teas with grilled sandwiches and soups in a daytime setting
Siop Shop
Northern Quarter
Northern Quarter hangout pairing specialty coffee with house-made doughnuts, drawing a relaxed crowd to their Tib Street address
Opens at 10:00 AMAncoats Coffee Co.
Ancoats
In-house roastery in a converted mill serving ethically sourced single origins with wholesale expertise and bean-to-cup focus
Opens at 10:00 AMHAMPTON & VOÚIS
Spinningfields
Partnering with Buxton Coffee Roasters for specialty coffee, featuring a house blend of Brazilian, Thai, and Ethiopian beans
Opens at 9:00 AMFrequently Asked Questions
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