Federal Cafe & Bar

Federal Cafe & Bar, Manchester 9 Nicholas Croft - Manchester

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• New Zealand
• British
• Café

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Ratings of Federal Cafe & Bar

TA

Trip
Last update on 08/11/2023
4,5
1446 Reviews
Google
Google
Last update on 03/11/2023
4,7
2188 Reviews
Foursquare
Foursquare
Last update on 25/11/2021
4,6
422 Reviews
Facebook
Facebook
Last update on 06/10/2022
4,8
47 Reviews
Zomato
Zomato
Last update on 06/10/2022
3,9
16 Reviews

B

Beanhunter
Last update on 25/11/2021
4,4
12 Reviews

RG

Restaurant guru
Last update on 06/10/2022
4,6
3 Reviews
Yelp
Yelp
Last update on 19/06/2020
4,5
97 Reviews

Menu Federal Cafe & Bar

  • Breakfast
    • Eggs Any Way on Sourdough Toast (v)
    • Toasted Bagel/Sourdough
    • Acai Bowl (VE)
    • Rhubarb Porridge
  • Modifiers
    • Add Chorizo
    • With Bacon
    • Fresh Orange Juice
    • Vanilla Mascarpone
    • Jam
  • All Day Brunch
    • Emily's Banana Bread (v)
    • Smashed Avocado & Poached Eggs
    • French Toast (v)
    • Halloumi & Shrooms (v)
    • Steak & Eggs
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Reviews

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Gastroadventures
+5
Small and very popular cafe. Be prepared to wait for a table up to 45 minutes and I was on my own. Staff are super polite and patient, seating people as quickly as possible. I had eggs benedict, it was good but not exceptional. The coffee and mimosa went down far better
7 months ago
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Patrícia Neves
+5
Im in love with this place! Im from Portugal and everytime I visited my cousin in Manchester, its my priority to eat at Federal! I already brought lots of friends and they all loved it, just like me.
Oct 11, 2018
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Jéssica Carina Freitas
+4
The waiters ( such friendly people)
Environment ( good atmosphere...)
Food( excellent food...)
Drinks ( well we did not like the drinks that we picked because was our first time drinking this type of drinks . But we told the waitress and he was very kind to listen to us! And of course as a good employee he gave as I drinks for free for the next visit 😊 .


Thanksss guys!!!
Aug 14, 2018
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Sanjeev
+4
What a great find! Went to meet a business colleague for a quick lunch. Federal is situated across from the Arndale and a quick hop across the tram lines. Great friendly welcome from staff and quick service. Have a fairly small menu but each with a nice twist on the traditional brunch type of items - I had a 3 egg omelette stuffed with huge chunks of onions and flavoured with cheddar cheese with a crispy side of sourdough toast. Nice neighbourhood feel from a decor perspective with wood floors and table tops, only about 20 covers and offer some outdoor seating too but that's part of the charm. Large drinks list including alcohol for if you want a sneaky lunchtime tipple. Highly recommend.
Jun 19, 2018
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Donutsam
+4
I had only one day in Manchester so I needed a brunch to make it count. I summoned the guidance of my Mancunian-turned-Melbourne friend Katie for some advice. She said I’d love the Northern Quarter and passed on advice to check out Federal Cafe & Bar. It’s a very Antipodean venue. The sign spells out exactly New Zealand and Australian cafe and it lives it up to that in its entirety.
Nov 25, 2017
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Margarida Vale
+4.5
Amazing brunch place! Definitely one of my favourites in Manchester. Had the Halloumi and mushrooms and Would recommend going during the week as it can get quite packed on weekends.
Apr 21, 2017
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Ginni Arora
+4
This was my fifth time visiting Federal Cafe, and I've only lived in Manchester for 3 months. They serve really good coffee and amazing food. I've always had brunch on the tables outside and it's lovely. Only let down will be in winter, as the place inside is quite small, so you get all the (delicious) smell from the kitchen. We had some eggs benedict (awesome), avocado on toast with streaky bacon (incredible) and banana bread (my friend had muesli before the banana bread and said it was really good too)
Sep 16, 2016
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Ambreen Ahmed
+4.5
Ordered a Veggie Brekkie Bagel and Skinny Latte! Food was amazing in taste and presentation! Definitely worth a visit if you like cute little cafe's and delicious food!
Sep 06, 2016
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Preeti Z
+4
This is a real hidden gem in Manchester! Me and my friends came about this place by accident so thought we would try it out for brunch. The food was excellent and one of the best brunches we had all tasted, the coffee was great too! The inside is small and when we arrived it was full but we sat outside and ate which was just as nice! 100% recommend!
Sep 03, 2016
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Roisin Dromomania
+4
Another day, another chance for me to drool over brunch dishes! This time I am reliving my fabulous experience of midday munchies at Federal Cafe, a newbie on the block on Shudehill. It was clear to me from the queue outside most weekend mornings that this place was going to be good, but I didn’t expect it to be as great as it was!
Nov 08, 2015
5
Melissa T H.
+5
Excellent brunch here! All the staff were friendly and despite being quoted a 20 min wait, it was about 10 min. We got window counter seats and ordered at the till. The Tumeric Latte was absolutely delicious, the Stuffed French toast was super decadent and delicious, as was the Halloumi and Shrooms was perfect! The poached eggs were done just right and the sauce was flavorful. The Pineapple porridge reminded us of Hawaii. Portions were generous and the atmosphere was lively at this cozy restaurant. All of it was wonderful! Can't wait to go back!
4
Erin S.
+4
Stopped by after a flight from London. Everything on the menu sounded amazing. The restaurant was well run and they did a fantastic job moving people along. The food itself was great. Not mind blowing, but solid in flavor and solid in execution. The staff was fabulous and the atmosphere was abuzz. All in all, we recommend this place for breakfast in Manchester.
5
Lloyd M.
+5
Great breakfast place and coffee shop. Interested breakfast brunch menu, I had the Turkish eggs with chorizo and a side of streak bacon. The eggs were poached perfectly, with bread that was a great way to eat the yogurt and remaining eggs. Chorizo was fantastic, as was the bacon (thick and flavorful). Good vibe, feels like a local place rather than a chain coffee shop.
5
Lingyun W.
+5
Best Brunch Ever. ESPECIALLY after having tasted FRESS yesterday. So the question is who ranked FRESS the number one? I can't believe it!
5
Natalie W.
+5
What an oasis! Super friendly staff and appealing menu make this a great place for a little treat (I wouldn't come here for a standard weekday lunch as it's fairly expensive, although generous portions and certainly not unreasonable for the quality). I like how you pay at the till so you don't have to stress about waiting to pay at the end. I tried the famed smashed avocado on sourdough and it made a very satisfying meal when paired with perfectly cooked poached eggs and a pile of smoked salmon. The coke was a disappointing 200ml (but I do need to cut down) and they brought water without asking, always a good sign. The nata tart was very nice but not a patch on what I had in Lisbon, I should probably stop ordering it and expecting a different result! It must be a good sign that I recommended two sets of friends to come here before I ever tried it, just on the basis of consistently excellent online reviews, and they all raved about it. On a shockingly summer October day it was delightful to sit on the pavement and watch the trams go by...the closest Shudehill will ever come to beautiful!
5
Dee D.
+5
Man I love this place. I'm in Manchester for a few weeks for work, and this place has become my fave breakfast/brunch spot. Really good food, REALLY good coffee, and the staff is just so nice and laid back. A gem.
5
Jane D.
+5
Nothing says millennial like avocado and toast and poached eggs but damn, the avocado and toast and poached eggs are fire here. The sourdough bread is delicious, the poached eggs' yolks just ooze into the little crevices in the bread, and the avocado is smashed, as advertised. Order with the perfectly warm bacon and there is no need for regret. They also serve Portguese egg tarts/pastel de natas here and they can only be described as juicy (and they come out warm!). I think they might heat it up in the same oven they use to heat up bacon, so my first time I tried them they were sort of unpleasantly bacon-y. The second time, it was pretty damn good. The custard is sort of firm and oozes out the pastry that holds it. And I know that sounded dirty but yeah, it's a pretty naughty nata. ;)
4
Haydn D.
+4
I found this place via Yelp! By searching for good coffee places in the center of Manchester. I took my uncle there, we both had coffee and food. Ambience is nice, location is good, food was great; I had the eggs Benedict, while my uncle had the three egg omelette. Both were tasty and served rather quickly. The coffee was really nice, and reminded me of another New Zealand coffee place I really like in SoCal, called Two Guns. My only gripe is its size, which must be a nightmare when it gets busier. There's not many tables and chairs and the walking channels are narrow. Other than that, I really like the place.
4
Khaled E.
+4
Good food, good service. Omelette and cafe latte were tasty. Also my friends lamb sandwich was top. Go in and visit!
5
Marie-Pier L.
+5
Excellent breakfast!! Come early if you want a table. Definitely would come back next time we're in MCR!
5
Emily
+5
Best brunch in Manchester! Such a cosy little cafe with exceptional coffee and food. I ordered a cappuccino and it’s the best I’ve ever had. The homemade granola was absolutely delicious too. Service was incredible. Well worth a visit.
5
Aisha Afzal
+5
The food was delicious, stunning to look at as the presentation was curated. The staff really looked after us, was extremely friendly and attentive. My friends all enjoyed the food as well, overall a wonderful experience I recommend as a cute place to have brunch at. We ordered French toasts, Turkish eggs, the special and the salmon eggs. The Turkish eggs were exactly what you’d expect, the sauce was tangy not too spicy and went well with the poached eggs. Overall a wonderful experience
5
Jasmine Bowers
+5
Worth the Sunday morning queue. 5 of us visited and all enjoyed different breakfast dishes. I went for the Turkish Eggs and a Hazelnut Latte, absolutely delicious. We even ordered the special which was french toast for us all to share after. The queue is long but if you have the time, I definitely recommend waiting.
4
Kimmie Vo
+4
We ordered the steak sandwich and the avocado eggs benedict on sourdough toast with smoked salmon - both were really delicious and fresh! Drinks were just average (we ordered a batch brew and a cold Milo milk drink); although, my husband tried the flat white at the Oxford Road branch the day before and said it was one of the best flat whites he has had. Knocked off one star as was difficult to access with a pram up the two steps and there was no baby changing facilities. Staff were really lovely and efficient!
5
Samuele Benvenuti
+5
A real institution for Manchester, certainly the best place for breakfast or brunch. The place is very crowded, with some queue to get It, but it worth the wait. Inside the restaurant is well decorated with plants and vintage stuff, very nice. The food is great, but the sweeties but also the mai courses. I suggest the Egg Benedict with smoked salmon or avocado. Our best sunday breakfast in England so far
5
M Mosa
+5
Super amazing coffee the barista doing perfect cup of coffee, the food so delicious and service amazing. Also the place cozy and beautiful. The price at all greet we had egg Benedict and mushroom with egg and French toast .
5
Jessica Ball
+5
Ideal upmarket breakfast/brunch treat. We were lucky and didn't have to queue, but I would expect a queue from 10am on a weekend. We had the French toast and egg benedict with bacon. Both gorgeous, and the breakfast tea was delicious too. We also bought some Tim Tams.
5
Nadz SJ
+5
The food was great, one of the best french toasts ive had! However, the service wasn't the best. i don't understand why the waiter wasn't nice and welcoming. I went once so i cannot judge from one time, couldve been a bad say for that waiter. Overall I recommend it and would go again :)
5
Mudite Jones
+5
After doing a quick Google search for the best eggs benedict in Manchester, Federal up. After viewing their menu, there is no question why. I have never seen so many choices for one dish. The food was gorgeous, the atmosphere was nice and the prices were good for the quality of the food. Definitely will visit them again next time I'm in Manchester. Since this review was posted, I have returned twice to Manchester purely for Federal. Both times, we needed to queue outside for 20 to 25 minutes, and that just shows how popular their cafe is.
5
Justin Block
+5
My daughter and I popped in while on vacation and the food here was unexpectedly delicious. Reasonable prices, lovely staff, a tad bit cramped. Would absolutely visit again.

Timetable

Now Open
Monday:
07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday:
07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Wednesday:
07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Thursday:
07:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Friday:
07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday:
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday:
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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