Grindsmith

This is my favorite coffee shop in Manchester! Always love this mini cafe , the difference between this one and the one in deansgate is that the one here is more cozy and local vibe. Good for being alone or for a re-focus/ re-energize. I love come here to work/ people watching / meet up with friends or Relax and listen to the fine selection of music. The cappuccino here is absolutely fantastic! The staff are extremely friendly and chill. I would come here everyday for my flat ! Yay for local businesses!

I like independent coffee shops and walked past this place, it looks really modern and sleek inside, minimalist in design. The coffee is really good and strong here, and they have wireless phone charging on the tables and free wifi! I didn't see a menu anywhere so I wasn't sure what options they have for food or coffee, so I just ordered an Americano which was good. Staff are friendly, overall great.

+ Some of the best coffee in Manchester. Really nice choice of espresso and filter coffees. A cool space. Good to work in as there are individual seated areas (less good if you're on video calls as there's a noisy atmosphere sometimes) and really nice to sit with a friend too. Very, very friendly and helpful staff. - Food choices are minimal. The cakes are okay but not up to the standard of the coffee. There are occasionally pastries, but nothing more than that. A really simple savoury menu (sandwiches, toasties or something) would be amazing.