Café · Manchester
Tucked near St Peter's Square, this small independent coffee house has the calm, slightly old-fashioned feel of somewhere family-run in Vienna — clean, modern inside, with plenty of seating and buggy access, plus high chairs and a kids' menu if you're feeding little ones. Breakfast and brunch are the reason to come: banana pancakes with butterscotch, American pancakes with Biscoff and ice cream, Turkish eggs, eggs on sourdough with bacon. Portions are generous, food comes out hot and fast, and the team are happy to swap or add things for fussy eaters. Vegan options too. The coffee is genuinely good and there's a loyalty card. Worth knowing: it fills up quickly, so come early for a table, and drinks are a touch pricey at around £4.10 for a hot chocolate.
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.
Tightly packed, lively table-grill Korean BBQ with generous portions, a kids' menu, high chairs and free parking — expect smoke and noise.
A Manchester café with outdoor seating and vegan options, warmly rated 4.8 stars by 250 reviewers.
A modern Manchester pub with global pub grub, craft beer and sports on the TVs — relaxed and casual, rated 4.3 across nearly 1,000 reviews.