Café · Manchester
Breakfast here starts early — doors open at 7:30 — and the kitchen turns out generous, properly cooked plates: a Reuben with poached eggs, pastrami and hollandaise that people rave about, pancakes with strawberries, blueberries and mascarpone, brunch bowls and porridge that arrive looking lovely. There are high chairs, a kids' menu and good vegan and vegetarian choices, and staff are warm with families; one family celebrating a first birthday said the team recommended dishes and even took a Polaroid. Seating is plentiful and the queue moves fast — a quoted 20-minute wait often turns into a couple of minutes — though it is a bustling, hard-surfaced room that gets noisy, and the door draught can catch you on a windy day. Prices are city-centre standard. Dogs welcome too.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Small open-plan Northern Quarter spot with build-your-own kids' babs, high chairs and a £10 lunch deal on fresh salad bowls.
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Modern Manchester pub with cocktails, a dedicated gaming floor, live music five nights a week and outdoor seating for families.