Vegan
International
Organic
Raw
Juice bar
Take-out
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Fully vegan and plant-based cafe offering a range of beverages, cakes, Sunday roasts, and quick eats. Check Facebook for latest information. Reported closed September 2024.
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79a Lever St, Northern Quarter (at Manchester VapeMan), Manchester, England, M1 1FL
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 02 Sep 2024 by Leogoat72
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Added by Amyyyyy on 16 Aug 2022
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20 Reviews
First Review by Amyyyyy
MancByChoice
Points +78
I love this place - Edit
The venue is out of this world. They serve everything vegan and gluten free. Plenty of options for breakfast and lunch, smoothies and freshly squeezed juices and milkshakes. The cafe is independently run and the man behind the counter was one of the owners. We had a chat with him and the lady in the kitchen and they made us feel so much at home. On the first and second floor there is also an event space. It is not only a cafe with amazing food and drink, but most importantly a community space. Just amazing. I hope to visit more often while in the area.
Read moreThank you so much for your hospitality!!
Guest
HilaryCockshaw
Points +26
Vegan and gluten free - Edit
We booked a table for nine for a birthday brunch. The cafe is gorgeous and clean, food lovely, lots of options. Friendly staff.
Read moreActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks for supporting our little cafe, we are glad you enjoyed it, and really hope to see you again sometime.
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Woolfie
Points +40
Lovely independent cafe - Edit
We called in unplanned when we had a few hours after a running event one Sunday morning. I fancied a tasty drink and brunch in an independent vegan cafe, and this completely hit the spot!
Read moreThe owner really wanted to ensure that the food and drink was to our taste, so checked in with the kids what they wanted in their food and drink. We shared a cooked breakfast which was hot and tasty and my smoothie was really delicious.
I left feeling full and pretty relaxed and definitely plan to visit again when we are in the area. It's fairly close to Shudehill station
Pros: Server keen to ensure food was to our taste, Delicious food, Relaxed vibe
Cons: Venue is a bit tucked away but close to Shudehill
ActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks for your lovely review, and we are glad you enjoyed it! Hope to see you again when you are back in town.
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CharlieMills
Points +5398
Amazing breakfast - Edit
I loved the mezze breakfast here. They ran out of artichokes so gave me beans instead. It was all very tasty and the service was really good too.The cappuccino milkshake was also really tasty.
Read moreActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks for the lovely review, and so glad you enjoyed it!
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liamwilde
Points +300
Expensive but lovely - Edit
The staff were all lovely. It wasn't wheelchair accessible but they helped us up the step and had space to keep the chair while we ate. Really polite and welcoming. The restaurant was really cute and warm and the food was delicious.
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Delicious food , Lovely vibes
Cons: A step to get in , Quite expensive.
ActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks for the review, and we are glad you enjoyed it. Sincere apologies, we have only just seen that we are listed as accessible on this site, so we have taken that down, as we are not really. Unfortunately we don't own the building and as much as we have tried, its a very old building and impossible to change. We try to keep our prices as fair as possible, and as we are very niche (100% gluten-free and vegan), and where possible, organic and refined sugar free, our costs are always going to be higher than normal cafes, who pay much less than we do for their ingredients. As an example, we could pay 80p for a loaf of wheat bread from the wholesaler, where we have to spend £3 on a gluten-free loaf. Our coffees and teas are organic and ethically sourced, and still cheaper than Costa😄We are also not-for-profit, and have very high overheads, so hopefully that explains our pricing
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ximenesuk
Points +29
Great spot for breakfast in the Northern Quarter - Edit
This great little vegan cafe was just around the corner from our hotel so we stopped by for breakfast. They offer two breakfasts, one more traditional English and one more Mediterranean, both came with a drink included. My wife had the first, I had the second. Both were delicious and filling. They also did a hoot range of fruit and vegetable smoothies, my wife enjoyed one of those. The coffee that came with breakfast was good and ethical. The lunches looked good but sadly we were leaving Manchester that day, but next time we’re in town…!
Read moreActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks for your lovely review, and we hope to see you again next time you are in Manchester!
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rileywilde
Points +826
Lovely place - Edit
The breakfast and smoothie was perfect replenishment after a night out in a lovely atmosphere.
Read more1 step to get inside so not technically wheelchair accessible unless you sit outside and get someone else to go inside to order and pay for you.
ActiveWellnessCafe
Hi, and thank you for your lovely review. We must apologise as we have only just seen that we are listed as accessible on this site, so we have taken that down, as we are not really due to the lack. We are glad you enjoyed nevertheless.
Read morerileywilde
It won't stop us visiting again when we're next in the area on one of my more mobile days ☺️
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Jenny G
Points +68
Closed on a Saturday afternoon - Edit
Just a heads up, I recommend calling first to make sure they're open so you're not disappointed. Looks good from outside and the reviews are good...
Read moreActiveWellnessCafe
Sincere apologies, we did have to close the cafe for a few weeks due to covid, and we posted on our social media to let people know, but didn't post on all sites such as this one, so we do apologise.
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adventureaardvark
Points +796
Wow! - Edit
Lovely café, really popular with locals. All fresh and homemade good food, lots of hot and cold options. Great coffee and milkshakes. There’s much more seating than it looks like from the street.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good made fresh onsite, Friendly staff
ActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks for the lovely review, and we are happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for pointing out that we have seating at the back, where it is nice and cosy!
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E1izabeth
Points +461
Loved it! - Edit
Lots of yummy healthy food, a beautiful interior and really friendly staff. Definitely need to come here again!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-15
ActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks for your lovely review and photos! Happy that you enjoyed it.
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Ruthy85
Points +143
Lovely little spot - Edit
Great ethos here at this place. A cosy little spot for some wholesome vegan food. Lots of gluten free options. Raw cakes available. Great smoothies and shakes. Breakfast, brunch and mains available.
Read moreActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks for your lovely review and photos! Hope to see you again!
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Veganwizard
Points +28
Great healthy option - Edit
Great healthy options, it has a nice relaxed yoga kind of vibe and the owner and staff were very friendly
Read morePros: Calming atmosphere, Quiet, Healthy options
Cons: Only open at certain times on set days
ActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks for your lovely review and glad you enjoyed it.
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vegan_jay
Points +161
Delicious food and hosts - Edit
Great smoothie selection and enjoyed a fantastic all day breakfast. Will definitely come here again if next in Manchester
Read moreActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks for the review, and so pleased that you enjoyed it. Hopefully you will have another trip to Manchester!
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koneko
Points +1786
Everything was "ok" - 4.5 zen stars - Edit
The place is interesting, has a very calm vibe, even though there's loads of things to look at and buy.
Read moreThe cheese and pickle relish panini was ok, the panini was a bit too doughy and thick for my liking, the pickle was ok if you like sweet, cheese was ok.
The panini came with surprise side dishes of hummus, pickled carrots and cabbage(?) and kind-of pitted olives.
The pickled veg was my favourite out of everything - very refreshing.
It's a shame that I don't like olives, or care for hummus, not really a fan of the panini overall.
The Gaia smoothie was tangy/ acidic - it was also ok.
Staff/ Owner(?) is lovely and super friendly.
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-09
ActiveWellnessCafe
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to give us a review. All feedback is very welcome.
Read moreAs a gluten-free vegan cafe, we have to work very hard to source our ingredients, to ensure that our celiac and lactose intolerant customers can 100% know that everything they eat will be safe for them. We have tried different paninis, and the one we use came out on top with our gluten intolerant customers. Likewise with the pickle, even though the celiac society state that Branston is safe for celiacs, the company themselves wont state this, so we wont chance it, and so we have sourced a gluten-free alternative, that is a little sweeter, with unrefined sugar. Our cheese is Vio-life mature, and again came up top with our customers, however, we are starting to make our own range of vegan cheeses, and also chutneys. Our whole ethos is to try to be as organic as we can be, and we love to give a little extra, which is why we pop the sides of organic olives, kimchi and hummus. Our smoothies are organic, and the gaia is our best-seller, and super good for you, but ginger isn't to everyones taste, so we can leave this out.
We do have a range of fresh specials, which are organic and totally healthy so hopefully we will see you again and can tempt you with some of our home cooked food.
Thanks again for your review.
Guest
RussVilcans
Points +152
Good food makes you feel good - Edit
Beautiful little cafe. First time going but made to feel like we were regulars, extremely welcoming staff.
Read moreWe ordered from the breakfast menu. 10/10 for the beetroot latte!
Pros: All vegan, gluten free menu. , Friendly staff , Very fitting décor.
ActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks so much for your review and comments, we are so glad you enjoyed your visit! Next time you are visiting Manchester we hope you come say hi!
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BradleyRendell
Points +262
Snacks! - Edit
Sugar free, gluten free, guilt free. Lovely people nice shop.
Read morePros: Lots of snacks, Taste , Flavour
ActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks so much for your review. Hope to see you again.
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Kaya&Brad
Points +1490
VEGAN AND LOVELY - Edit
Great staff, whole food and AMAZING
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Whole foods , Natural
Cons: Expensive , Small
ActiveWellnessCafe
Hi, thank you for your review. We try to keep our prices as low as we can. Unfortunately we do have to pay a lot more for our gluten-free, unrefined sugar, and organic ingredients. We are a not-for-profit, and our prices are subsided, otherwise we would not be able to service our gluten and lactose intolerant vegan customers, as our prices would have to be even higher. We use only the most environmentally friendly consumables, which again we have to pay a premium for. We hope to see you again for a healthy treat! Thanks again for your review.
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SteveSmithson
Points +64
A purely Zen breakfast experience - Edit
Found this place by accident as first choice was full - maybe that was Karma itself 😃
Read moreBijou and relaxed and tucked away in its own peaceful bubble - a real hidden gem
We had the SOSage panini, beetroot juice and the coffe with oatmilk - and the food and drink was as great as the atmosphere.
This is a fully gluten free, meat free and dairy free cafe - but it isn’t free of a relaxed atmosphere, great food and drink and wonderful service.
The music played really adds to the vibe too
Namste 😊
Pros: All vegan, Good prices, Great vibe
Cons: None
ActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks so much for the review, and we are glad you enjoyed your experience. We are constantly trying to improve our menu, and are adding some new wholesome recipes, so hope to see you again.
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Eeebee
Points +118
Tasty food, and super friendly - Edit
Really zen little hideaway with great food and drinks
Read moreActiveWellnessCafe
hi, thanks for your visit and review. Hope we see you again.
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Amyyyyy
Points +3543
Vegan - Edit
Karen was so lovely and friendly. The food was delicious. I can't wait to try more.
Read morePros: Fully vegan
ActiveWellnessCafe
Thanks for your review, we are constatly updating our menu, so hopefully we will see you again.
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