AMAZING! This is how all my 4 days in Manchester went. I loved every moment I spent in Manchester. I realized that one of the reasons why I liked it so much and because of which I felt so good is that locals love their city very much. Manchester is a great place to experiment with food from all over the globe, starting with Arabic / Lebanese and ending with Mexican, Italian or Chinese food. Among my favorite restaurants, for who is planning a trip to MCR: search them on google maps & thank me later! - include Hanoi 75 (specific Vietnamese) and a few that are such a cutie for any Instagram post (check the list below).

Hanoi 75

The Vietnamese restaurant is offering a limited but delicious selection of food inside of a blue double-decker. Vietnamese sandwiches are always freshly baked with great coriander, soft cheese, and pickled veggies. Fillings include the Norti Porki (Vietnamese pork roasted in honey and spices); Pho-real (slow-cooked beef brisket in ginger, soy, star anise, chili, cinnamon, and lemongrass); Jacked Up Fruit (pulled Asian-spiced jack fruit) and Teriyaki Mushrooms.

Address: Oxford Road, Manchester M17ED.

Opening Times: morning till 23:00

Hatch

Hipster’s Heaven with little stalls where they’re selling fresh food and delicious coffee in a small cozy decorated courtyard. On top of the mix of food, you can find a bar and a nano-brewery. It can get very busy if the weather is good.

Address: Oxford Road, Manchester M17ED.

Opening Times: morning till 23:00

20 Stories

High-style restaurant, with a cute garden terrace on the 19th floor of a shopping complex. Delicious cocktails and I would definitely recommend Manchester Tart Punch for a girly sweet drink. The terrace offers great views over the city

Address: No 1 Spinningfields 1 Hardman Square Manchester M3 3EB.

Opening Times: midday till midnight

Menagerie Restaurant & Bar

Perfect place for a girly dining or cocktails brunch. I recommend the French Kiss cocktail for a great combination of Gin and sweet Chambord with berries on top. You can’t get more Instagramable than that.

Address: One New Bailey, New Bailey St, Salford M3 5JL.

Opening Times: midday till midnight

Evelyn’s Café

This Instagramable foodie spot with a lot of vegan options is exactly what a food blogger needs. I had a small plate with watermelon, tomato, feta and pine nut salad which was delicious. I recommend for hot days a Fino Highball cocktail which brings a lot of freshness to the salad.

Address: 44 Tib St, Manchester, M4 1NB.

Opening Times: 09:00 am till 23:00

Black Milk Cereal

Definitely, the place to be for a sweet tooth of any food blogger. You can find over 20 crazy options of ice-cream, smoothies, and waffles.

Address: 88 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LF.

Opening Times: midday – 20:00

Mackie Mayor

One of the most beautiful food markets on my list for now, which offers artisan – independent food options for all tastes.

Address: 1 Eagle St, Manchester M4 5BU.

Opening Times: 09:00 am – 18:00. Monday closed

Ginger’s Comfort Emporium

Once you are in front of Affleck's look up and in the corner you will see the best place to get ice-cream from, in Manchester. The place is small and cozy, and it offers unique flavors with a lot of vegan options. I would recommend you to try the salted caramel with peanut butter, or for something even more flavor-ish – the orange blossom.

Address: Affleck, Church St, Manchester M41PW

Opening Times: 10:30 am till 18:00

Below there is a list of places that have been recommended to me by locals or other travelers like myself, but due to limited time, I didn’t have time to try them. Maybe next time…

Vertigo

Plant-based restaurant and café serving up an entirely vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.

Address: 18 Cross St, Manchester M2 7AE.

Opening Times: 08:00 am till 21:00

Blank Canvas

Close to the Victoria station a restaurant with great food and cocktails. Instagram photos should be amazing here.

Address: 1 Corporation St, Manchester M4 2BS.

Opening Times: midday till midnight

The Refuge

The award-winning restaurant is one of the most exquisite buildings in the city. The interior looks incredibly beautiful. You can get a small plate menu here and extensive drink options. TIP: take a look at the “winter garden”.

Address: Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA.

Opening Times: 08:00 am till midnight

The Creameries

A bakery and kitchen with a focus on the simple but delicious food served in a beautiful and welcoming space.

Address: 406 Wilbraham Rd, Manchester M21 0SD.

Opening Times: 08:00 am till 15:00

Tokyo Ramen

This little restaurant is one of the most delicious places for a Japanese meal in the city. The place was highly recommended by many locals, therefore I will have to try it myself when I return to Manchester.

Address: 55 Church St, Manchester M4 1PD

Opening Times: midday till 22:00. Monday closed.

Bundobust

All vegetarian Indian food, to give a taste of authenticity in small plates. It’s an ideal place to go and share food with friends and family.

Address: 61 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2AG.

Opening Times: midday till 23:00

Cottonopolis

A Japanese inspired restaurant and bar, and it’s truly a gem within the up and coming Northern Quarter.

Address: 16 Newton St, Manchester M1 2AE.

Opening Times: 11:30 am till midnight

Bubbleology

This is an Insta-foodie place, with a rainbow of bubble tea and a great variety of egg waffles.

Address: 44 Cross St, Manchester M2 7AR.

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